As international luxury houses are forced to be more experimental with their approaches, the structure that the entire industry has run on is slowly but surely dismantling. But this might not be a bad thing.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

IF THE WORLD OF FASHION – AND CONTENT CREATION IN GENERAL – IS FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL OF ANIMATION, WELL HERE ARE SEVEN NAMES TO KNOW: BASED IN SINGAPORE, THEY WORK ACROSS A DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES – 2-D, 3-D, MOTION GRAPHICS AND MORE. BY KENG YANG SHUEN.

THE REALMS OF FILM, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT HAVE LONG EMBRACED THE DIVERSE MEDIUM THAT IS ANIMATION AND – GOING BY ITS RECENT RASH OF CGI-LED CONTENT AND FORAYS INTO GAMING (YES, GAMING) – FASHION IS RAISING ITS STAKES IN THE SCENE TOO. THE MILLION (MAKE THAT BILLION) DOLLAR QUESTION: IS THIS SIMPLY A TREND OR WILL IT LEAD TO NEW HORIZONS? AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ALL OF US? KENG YANG SHUEN REPORTS.

What makes a business digital-first? The creative minds behind three digital fashion and jewellery enterprises share what it’s like to run in the virtual world.

Not even this pandemic can stop ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong’s quest to build a global mixed martial arts empire the world has never seen.

In an extraordinary turn of events, Home & Decor travel writer DEVANSHI MODY’s typical assignment to Morocco turned into an extensive three-month quarantine. Find out what happened and what the country has to offer in times of a pandemic.

What does it mean to have valour?

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

We embarked on an inspiring journey in March with #HerWorldHerStory – a collection of 60 real-life stories to celebrate Her World’s 60th anniversary this year.

In just a few months, the pandemic has changed how we work and play. Collectors tell The Peak about how the ways they appreciate watches have been transformed in a time of tumult.

Satirist. Sweetheart. Saviour. Celeste Barber, who raised AU$50 million for bush fire relief, is everything right now. The actor and comedian talks Insta-fame, calling out bulls*** and getting political with Kirstie Clements, as she puts her unique spin on a selection of iconic fashion moments.

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With its meteoric growth, more and more brands and influencers have landed on the app. We find out why, and how they’ve found their place there.

TWELVE CREATIVES – INCLUDING SOME OF FEMALE’S CLOSEST COLLABORATORS – GIVE US THEIR PERSPECTIVE THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR FRAME OF MIND MID-CIRCUIT BREAKER.

SINGAPORE ARTIST HOWIE KIM TRANSLATES FANTASTICAL, ALMOST TRIPPY POP CULTURE-INFLUENCED IMAGERY THROUGH DIGITAL DRAWINGS.

WITHOUT THEM, MODEL LAYLA ONG MIGHT HAVE NEVER WALKED FOR GUCCI; THE CULT LABEL YOUTHS IN BALACLAVA MIGHT NOT LOOK AS COOL; AND, WELL, SOME OF THE STUFF YOU SEE IN THIS MAGAZINE MIGHT NEVER HAVE MATERIALISED.

A: Limiting your time online and streamlining your to-do list could boost your productivity.

As Chaumet celebrates the reopening of its Paris boutique this year, CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt speaks to Kenneth Goh about maintaining its connection to its storied past and plans to reach a new generation

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

Children as young as six years old are seeking help for depression, relationships issues, bullying and family problems, so adopting a parenting style that is mindful of a child’s developing brain is crucial.

FOR ALL OF FASHION’S FINERY AND GLAMOUR, MENTAL HEALTH ISN’T SOMETHING THAT IT’S NAILED GOING BY THE LUMINARIES IT HAS CLAIMED (THIS YEAR MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN’S TRAGIC SUICIDE).

Their voices are loud and clear.

THE END TIMES

With so many celeb beauty lines in the market (and underway), do we honestly need them all?

IN THE OVER THREE DECADES HE’S SPENT AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAX MARA, IAN GRIFFITHS HAS ALWAYS IMBUED HIS COLLECTIONS FOR THE ITALIAN LUXURY LABEL WITH A SENSE OF POSITIVITY.

Nine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

TO PARAPHRASE GEORGE ORWELL, IF THERE’S HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, IT PROBABLY LIES WITH THE NEXT GENERATION.

Vacheron constantin hits all the right notes with its latest ultra-exclusiVe chiming timepieces.

Cult Napa winery Hundred Acre gives a whole new meaning to “precision winemaking”.

Help your child develop healthier digital habits with these expert strategies.

From the timeless appeal of Max Mara to the street-style culture of Seoul, this Italian house is addressing Gen Z with a cool blend of classics, digital innovation and the power of social media.

Heston Blumenthal addresses the macro issues of sustainability by deep diving into the micro.

Matriarchs Kris Jenner and Yolanda Hadid channel archenemies Alexis and Krystle Carrington in a hilarious send-up of the iconic ’80s soap opera. By Mike Sager.

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

As the streaming wars heat up, there has never been a better time to be a couch potato.

Facebook has been having a really tough time for a while.

‘Our screens will kill us all’? An exaggeration, but here are some super-easy ways to help you cut down screen time so you can live in the moment.

Follower numbers and likes don’t always tell the whole story. These power players are the real reason we are swayed to try certain beauty trends – we’re roused by their stories of grit and success, or inspired by their POVs when it comes to treatments.

With a steady stream of personal and collaborative projects and an active, 218K-strong instagram account with Virgil Abloh as an ardent follower, the New York-based graffiti artist has not only outlived most of his contemporaries, but would also easily outshine any Gen Z in hypebeast-ness – without even trying. Who better to school us on the evolution of street art and its intersection with fashion? Keng Yang Shuen reports.

Meet BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women. Singapore visionaries under 40, they are paving the way in the tech and digital spheres and proving that the future is not only female, the future is now.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

Take one look at Japanese artist takanori aiba’s tiny kingdom sculptures, where entire miniature communities are built around bonsai trees, and you’ll feel like Gulliver stepping foot on the imaginary land of Lilliput.

Tech addiction is real, so the earlier you manage your kid’s screen time, the better. EVELINE GAN polls the experts for their best strategies.

IN FACT, @BELLYWELLJELLY AND @OHHOWSTRANGE INVITED CLEO TO SIT DOWN WITH THEM AT STRAITS CLAN, WHERE WE TALKED ABOUT THEIR FRIENDSHIP, EXPERIENCING SOCIAL MEDIA FATIGUE, AND HOW WE’RE ALL TRYING, IN OUR OWN LITTLE WAYS, TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT UPLIFTS OTHER WOMEN.

Known for vanquishing beasts onscreen, 15-year-old Millie Bobby Brown is just as gutsy in person, speaking her mind on family, love rumours and what makes a teenager tick today.

Today’s Gen Z beauty audience seek realness, that inside-out glow and an honest opinion when it comes to making a purchase. See how these model personalities trawl the net and use social media to tell us what beauty really is to them.

Social media wunderkind and Pomellato for Women ambassador Chiara Ferragni preaches a very millennial message of self-empowerment.

From sprightly brights and the charmingly cute to the exotics, Summer’s bags provide that break from the norm.

I used to be that girl whose life revolves around her partner.

Caterina Negra, Creative Director at Pinko, is the second- generation designer shaping the future of the brand.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

Three former influencers tell us why they chose to retire from their seemingly cushy Instagram careers.

INSTEAD OF FEEBLE RESOLUTIONS YOU WON'T KEEP, HERE'S A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOT BY LOOKING WITHIN, CHANGING YOUR MINDSET, AND EFFECTING REAL CHANGE AROUND YOU.

Standing out on social media can be a difficult task. There are just too many people out there with the same type of photos. To get ahead, photographer, YouTuber, and social media influencer Jason Goh (@smashpop) thinks you need to either capture distinctive and rare scenes, or edit your images to a level that is hard to achieve using simple mobile apps.

As appalling as it sounds, belittling a mother for her parenting choices has become normalised in the age of social media.

How authentic can an influencer be when he or she doesn’t really exist? By Marcus Wong

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

Cara Delevingne is a multi-faceted beauty who likes to keep things natural, from her social media to her skincare.

As collaborations become the heart of fashion’s existence today, how do we keep the industry fresh and impactful while moving forward?

You wouldn’t work under the rain without proper gear, or tolerate it if your boss didn’t compensate you after an accident. So why should anyone else? But that’s not always the case for migrant workers here, who don’t always have people to look out for them. That’s why Dipa Swaminathan decided to step up to help. This is the story of one woman’s efforts to do everything she can – to make a difference.

In celebration of International Friendship Day on July 30, we asked besties how they inspire each other and keep their bond strong BY ELIZABETH LIEW

A beautiful balance is achieved between architecture and nature in this abode that celebrates tropical living.

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

These celebrities and influencers inspire us – but not because they seem perfect on social media. We love them because they’ve all overcome challenges in their motherhood journeys, as LYNN WEE discovers.

Engage your audience rather than amuse them from a novelty perspective.

WITH MORE PARTICIPATING WATCH BRANDS(35), MORE VISITORS THAN EVER (20,000) AND NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVES, THE SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) ANNUAL WATCH FAIR IS MOVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT TRICKY EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN EXCLUSIVITY AND HOLDING ITS OWN IN A NOISY DIGITAL-DOMINATED WORLD. HERE, OUR REPORT FROM GENEVA, FEATURING THE FAIR’S BEST BOOTHS, CELEBRITY SPOTTINGS, WATCH-CHIEF QUOTES, AND OF COURSE, WATCHES AND HOROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.

Recruiters spend just 20 seconds on on a resume, so make yours impactful with these expert tips.

You know them for their music video parodies like “Minahconda” and “Minah Funk”. After a decade of shenanigans, comedy duo Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie tell us why they are bidding YouTube goodbye and closing their channel with a final curtain call… literally.

Who says only young people can be successful influencers? These mums over 30 prove that putting their authentic selves on social media can be a win-win formula.

The stork was certainly busy in 2017. ELISA CHIA rounds up some of the celebrities and influencers who gave birth last year.

THE ANNUAL SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK RETURNS FROM OCT 26 TO 28 WITH NEW NAMES AND FRESH PERSPECTIVES. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S IN STORE THIS YEAR. BY DONSON CHAN

THE ANNUAL SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK RETURNS FROM OCT 26 TO 28 WITH NEW NAMES AND FRESH PERSPECTIVES. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S IN STORE THIS YEAR.

Editor-in-Chief Barbara Koh takes you on a tour through the delightful Declaring Happiness exhibition in Shanghai

Windy Aulia speaks to Balmain’s Creative Director, Olivier Rousteing, on why being daring, sexy and shameless is his recipe for success

We’ve all “stalked” someone famous online, but how does it feel to be on the receiving end? We look into what it’s like when idolisation takes a creepy turn.

Your friends’ social media posts may make it seem like they are leading perfect lives. STELLA THNG shows you how to cope with your envy and even benefit from it.

From pop to politics, television to technology, meet the 30 women who are making a stand and changing the world as we know it.

Nikki Sharp on making her role as an influencer an authentic one.

Across fashion, photography, retail, beauty and entertainment, these digital powerhouses in Singapore are gaining international traction and recognition—proving that the mighty Lion has a lot more byte in its roar. By Dana Koh & Gerald Tan.

Why your internet habits could be more dangerous than you think.

The backlash from YouTube star PewDiePie’s anti-semitic jokes was fast and furious. But it helped nobody, and achieved nothing, while PewDiePie’s response only served to deepen existing divisions between the media and a new generation of online influencers.

It’s time to show more love to our fellow Asians; here are some of our favourite designers from the region to check out.

Chinese star Yao Chen is the most-followed celebrity online, and it’s her no-holds-barred personality and heart of gold that’s gained her super stardom.

Once a pleasant distraction, social media has morphed into a forum for not so humblebrags. It’s time to stop scrolling,

That's what you may see on a name card these days, and it's part of an increasing number of job titles that didn't exist a decade ago.

Bitten by the jealousy bug as you scroll through your social media newsfeed? You’re not alone.

Through his collages, mixed media artist Maxwell N. Burnstein bridges technology, fashion and fine art. In a BAZAAR exclusive, Burnstein merges high fashion with Singapore’s heartland.

Do the words “don’t worry” feel impossible? You’re not alone. Dealing with the demands of everyday life has left millennials more confused, overwhelmed and stressed out than any other generation.

Wanna be on top? You might want to take notes from OG style blogger Aimee Song aka Song of Style, who has a killer fashion sense and is THE girl boss when it comes to the business of selling your personal brand.

Three decades of fantastic prints, audacious fabrics, flamboyant embellishments, vibrant colour, and eccentric fashion. Will Dries Van Noten please stand up?

We pore over what they eat, what they wear, what they do and who they do it with, but what do influencers really do for a living… and how do they do it?

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 12th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

How luxury brands are wooing a new generation of consumers in this highly competitive social media age

You know how to spot phishing scams – but do you also know that you shouldn’t upload pictures of your boarding pass and accept friend requests from strangers?

Between #eatclean and #foodgasm, #carbfree and #fatdieme, it’s time that we come clean with ourselves – does anyone know what to eat anymore?

What to do if you tend to measure your worth by how popular you are on social media? Find out how to enjoy the online scene without letting it get to you.

Watches may be a hit on social media, but they deserve more than “Instagrammable moments”.

With their global connectedness, sense of adventure and parenting quirks, millennials are redefining parenting in Singapore. EVELINE GAN reports on this phenomenon.

LED lighting and gaming keyboards go together like noobs and tears. In the past, LED lighting was mostly for show. Today's gaming keyboards can be programmed to light up individual keys or only keys when certain conditions are met.

You post like crazy, but your profile still lacks the “likes” to make you the next Instagram star. Would you ever pay to give it a boost?

The holiday season brings much joy but it can also amplify negative emotions. Here’s what to do when your fear of missing out goes into overdrive.

Let’s be honest, mums rule the universe. And that includes social media.

What does it take to work for a social networking giant like Twitter? Pratiksha is proof that, as it is with a dream job anywhere else, experience and enthusiasm will get you everywhere.

Our news feeds have never been more important. But in the age of social media, is it really true that we are what we eat?

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.