K-POP HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN ONE OF THE BIGGEST CULTURAL EXPORTS OUT OF ASIA AND THE SAME MIGHT JUST GO FOR ONE OF THE SCENE’S MOST POPULAR YOUNG FEMALE STARS OF THE MOMENT: THE CHAMELEONIC STYLE ICON AND MULTI-HYPHENATE ENTERTAINER JOY.

CAUSING SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZIES AND GARNERING SEVEN-FIGURE VIEWS PER EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, HIT THAI DRAMA 2GETHER: THE SERIES MADE INSTANT STARS OF ITS TWO YOUNG LEADS, VACHIRAWIT CHIVAAREE AND METAWIN OPASIAMKAJORN, PAVING THE WAY FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE.

Sleek, stylish pieces for a home office that will contribute to a job well done.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

A covetable, curated wardrobe is really one that’s filled with things you truly love, and that can last you a lifetime.

How do you create culture? A dash of bravery, a few drops of creativity, dollops of passion and a desire to pass it on to the next generation. The Peak pairs five current and future icons from five different cultural fields and transcribe their riveting conversations.

Appetite, chef Ivan Brehm’s latest concept, aims to bring food, art and music together.

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Singles are opting for video calls as the safest way to date and meet new people. Now, you can cast a wider net to find matches overseas with new in-app features, changing the way singles find love now – and in the future.

Wine’s relationship with food has been extensively explored. Next up, the wine and music pairing.

Marching to their own beat and shaking up the local art and design industry, here are the up-and-coming local creatives to keep your eye on

Able to lift moods and strengthen the bonds of fellowship, the arts play an essential role in times of crises.

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Her World celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the fifth part of the six-month series #HerWorldHerStory to celebrate, define and champion women.

Taiwanese musician 9m88 shares how her eclectic style is a combo of her education in fashion and music, and her time in New York City.

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

Declutter your mind of an over abundance of anxiety to achieve a healthy, positive well-being.

Patapon 2 Remastered.

They grew up in the spotlight (and sometimes their parents’ shadows). Now, they’re making their own mark. BAZAAR rounds up the celebrity progeny to watch this year.

Say hello to new ways of saying goodbye.

Spring’s most ethereal dresses are an ode to the colour of always, now and forever—in every shade and tone

While her artworks are bright, Nadia Nizamudin’s source of inspiration will surprise you.

Music and passion—here, Lolo reflects on living a life of contrasts, a sound that’s rare in this world, and keeping it real in her work.

Through a steady infusion of investments and developments, Andermatt is finally coming into its own as a winter wonderland. And now it’s also gearing up to be the classical music hub of the Alps.

Happiness is a state of mind. Here’s how to unlock and train your brain.

KELSEY LU ISN’T INTERESTED IN TRENDS AND AVOIDS BEING TYPECAST. THE SINGER-CELLIST JUST WANTS TO MAKE HER MUSIC HEARD.

Another year, another set of true wireless earbuds. This year the competition has only gotten stiffer, with Bluetooth 5.0 and water resistance becoming the norm. But there’s far more competition too. Here’s your definitive true wireless shootout.

A good sound system never gets old.

ONE-OF-A-KIND COMPOSITIONS.

Music can be like food for the soul.

Sure, she’s got a name straight out of the comic books, but Harley Quinn Smith is making her own mark in doing it all.

Now that The Sam Willows is on hiatus, band member Jonathan Chua is parlaying his musical success into nurturing the regional music industry.

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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

This couple wanted their home to mirror their artistic sensibilities. Jacqueline Tan walks through their gallery-inspired home.

Mark Wee shares his thoughts about the importance of the Skills Framework for Design program and how it can benefit both the workforce and local companies.

Designed by Meyer Davis and located in Music City, USA, this hotel is experiencing a revival while paying tribute to its fascinating past.

Leading the pack and jamming to her own beat? Head Mouseketeer Charis Ow shows us how it’s done.

Jorja Smith is 2019’s voice and face of music, so #TeamCLEO shines a spotlight on how she became “The One”.

This month's chic list.

Inarguably Singapore’s most talkedabout siblings, Benjamin and Narelle Kheng share how they feel about each other, and why nothing can come between them.

Editor-in-Chief Barbara Koh flies to Seoul for an exclusive interview with K-pop superstar and Urban Decay Global Citizen CL.

What we’re all talking about this month.

BEFORE GINETTE CHITTICK BECAME THE FASHION-FORWARD INDIE QUEEN OF THE LOCAL CREATIVE SCENE WITH HER PLAYFUL TEXTILE ART WORKS, BRITPOP DJ NIGHTS AND SHOEGAZE BAND ASTREAL, SHE WAS PART OF SINGAPORE’S FIRST ALL-GIRL PUNK BAND PSYCHO SONIQUE.

The Irish interior architect fills us in on his daily life, things that inspire him and his personal design style.

Singer Sandra Riley Tang never felt that she fit in anywhere.

SHE'S JUST RELEASED HER FIRST MANDOPOP SINGLE.

Live jazz lounge and bar with private invite-only den.

In this exclusive, the soulful Sabrina Claudio opens up on what it means to truly be vulnerable.

Singing about the pains of growing and knowing it all, Alessia Cara is the voice keeping you up at night.

AI whizz-kid Annabelle Kwok is a lethal combination of talent and youth. She’s intimidating on paper, but meet her in person and any apprehension dissipates – this year’s Her World Young Woman Achiever is an infectious ball of fun.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

What we’re all talking about this month.

This month’s chic list.

The latest in the Singapore bar scene: a concoction of booze, bar bites and elements of fun.

Having just turned 28, Zouk is the undisputed OG of clubs in Singapore, but has the Institution of Electronic Music still got its groove? Its latest independently minded, drum and bass-mad head of marketing Audrey Choy sits down with Tracy Phillips – the cultural connoisseur who held her very position at the nightspot a decade before – to talk about its relevance, direction, and what’s going to make everyone lose themselves to dance again.

This month's chic list.

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Bandwagon founder transforms offline music gig directory into the region’s most influential music website.

How to back up all your Google data with just a few clicks!

EIGHT FUTURE BIG SHOTS IN FASHION, MUSIC AND THE ARTS TELL KENG YANG SHUEN HOW THEY WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

Multi-hyphenate Ginette Chittick is a woman of many firsts. She tells us about the significant moments that have shaped her into the person and artist she is today.

If you haven’t already started planning your mid-year getaways, you’ll definitely feel inspired after checking out these upcoming summer festivals.

This month’s chic list.

Cue the music, lights and Crubox action: the LA boxing studio beloved by celebs and models is now in Duxton. Psst, it’s owned by three Singapore siblings.

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in tech right now, except no one (meaning all of us) knows what it is.

This month's chic list.

All you need to see, eat, do and know this May.

She’s our answer to Sia, hiding her face behind a visor as she cranks out addictively jaunty pop tunes on her laptop.

ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out more about this apartment with an Oriental - European style, which was designed by the homeowner himself.

Different forms of entertainment are converging in interesting ways.

HANDS UP IF YOU FIND THE LOCAL CLUBBING SCENE TOO COMMERCIAL, MUNDANE, PRETENTIOUS OR DEVOID OF TASTE.

All you need to see, eat, do and know this March.

Everyone on the Shape team worked her butt off (literally) to bring you this prized list.

All you need to see, eat, do and know.

Going by the high octane lustre and unconventional shades of the Spring/Summer 2019 colour collections, fun is the new pursuit in beauty.

A vinyl music savant, a guitar slashing fairy godmother to independent local musicians, a Gen Z all-girl punk band… Keng Yang Shuen profiles five female names who are really tearing up our music industry.

Fashion and music have been bedfellows since forever. Here’s a condensed guide to all the ways the latter raised the style – and star – factor of the S/S ’19 collections.

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.

They’re niche, arguably hipster and definitely random.

Some days you go out just for the booze, and some days it’s all about the beats.

’Tis the season to be social! From light-ups to epic countdowns, these are all the places to play and stay in Singapore and beyond this year-end.

PARTY ON DECK

The vinyl revival is here to stay.

FiiO M7 review By Marcus Wong

In a Home & Decor exclusive with Michael Anastassiades, the London-based designer talks about his latest collaboration with Danish luxury audio-visual brand Bang & Olufsen, and the Beosound Edge.

Dale Lott, VP Product development, Fender Audio

Not just a mecca for dining, a variety of lifestyle establishments and high-energy activities make CapitaLand’s The Star Vista a one-stop destination.

Music has a powerful impact on your brain and mental health. Recent studies prove it can help to…

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Streaming is the future, at least for this audiophile. By Kenny Yeo

With Lucyna Kolodziejska’s design flair, almost every spot in this Polish home carries memories and has become a place worthy of its owners, as LYNN TAN discovers.

Living spaces are more interconnected and intuitive than ever, thanks to the rise of smart tech.

Young, ambitious and blessed with a unique sound, it's time to add these local indie acts to your playlists.

We share three ways to practise arts therapy, an excellent method of self-care, at home.

Brandt zoneless horizone tech technology boasts a true zoneless induction cooking surface, being able to accommodate all shapes and sizes of cookware - from rectangle pans to oval dishes.

Get a total-body workout and feel the adrenaline rush with every punch you make and every breath you take at an aqua boxing class.

Are you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

We’ve all seen them – you know, the epic love scenes in movies made more perfect with a great soundtrack. The question is, do we really need that boom boom pow in real life? The answer, apparently, is yes. And as it turns out, there’s a science to it.

Some Singapore preschools integrate arts education into their curricula. EVELINE GAN finds out how this approach helps your kid learn better.

As the song “Home” celebrates its 20th anniversary, we get up close and personal to its original singer – the multitalented, versatile and soulful Kit Chan BY SANDHYA MAHADEVAN

These 10 common boo-boos make running more tiring than ever.

What happens when you star in not one, but two of the most talked- about blockbusters this summer?

An adjective which means using imagination or original ideas to create something. Also a noun used to describe a person whose job involves creative work.

You’ve read all about our fave beauty products, now here are some of the red carpet beauty looks we’re still not over yet. We might not be able to rock them daily, but hey, seeing celebs make some daring style choices during awards season is half the fun, isn’t it?

Ramesh Jayaraman, Vice President and General Manager, Harman Professional Solutions.

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Cool, creative and community-building, these private clubs are redefi ning the ways today’s industry leaders kick back and synergise

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.

With his song already getting airtime on popular Korean variety shows, local pop singer Falling Feathers is one musician you’d want to keep an eye on. Just as well that he’s releasing an EP, titled Pipe Dreams, later this month.

If you’ve been using these methods, they’re actually responsible for throwing your body clock even more out of whack. Experts and frequent fliers tell us what actually works – even if you’re cramped in economy class.

This Singaporean folk singer-songwriter has gone from performing at bars and cafes here to playing at the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas.

This apartment’s country cottage-meets-industrial style is a reflection of both the homeowners and the interior designer.

Hear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.

That and other sounds can upgrade your workout, your happiness, and your health. Here’s how to tune in.

Until she tried this indoor cycling class at Absolute Cycle Singapore Estelle Low used to dread cycling of any kind.

Here’s how to feel your best throughout the work week.

Local music store Swee Lee opens its first flagship for a different kind of musical-meetslifestyle experience.

This March holidays, expand your kids’ repertoires with these enrichment classes for swimming, Maths, art and more. With classes available for infants to primary school children, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

These group workouts are crazy effective at raising your metabolism and torching calories for hours (or maybe even days) after.

Cover girl Denise Keller shares how she feels younger and happier than ever in her mid-30s – thanks to yoga, a healthy diet and living mindfully.

THE MUSIC RETAILER’S FLAGSHIP STORE AT STAR VISTA.

Jazz meets its match in Chinese getai in Diva to the Death.

Find this face familiar? You probably know her as Sue-Ann from SGAG. But when she’s not writing, directing and acting, Annette actually gets busy with music.

It’s that time of the year again! Here are a few suggestions that will make great presents this holiday season.

They get your online spoils to you, stat. They fix your acne woes and your clogged bathroom pipes. They sell your unwanted goods. And give stray animals a home. Clara How, Hoe I Yune and Davelle Lee meet the men who solve our problems and make our lives easier. So how could we not love them?

When it’s too hot or too wet outside, these indoor spaces provide hours of educational play for your little ones.

They’re all below 16, but look what these kids have achieved – two are champs at unusual sports, one is a classical opera singer and yet another is a TEDx speaker.

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Debbie Harry proves her music is as timeless as her inimitable style.

Both Lee and Myrne are redefining what it means to be a Singaporean son—albeit in different ways.

Annabelle Fernandez looks at the enduring relevance of music videos in the ever- evolving world of music and fashion.

Part electronic dance music vocalist, part singer-songwriter, Linying is going global.

One is best known for an award-winning repertoire of uplifting songs buoyed by cherubic vocals, while the other sparks a sense of rhythmic rebellion at the sound of her soulful pipes and pulsating tracks.

THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR OF HOT MUSIC SHOWCASES.

A popular weekly Korean music programme, Music Bank was a prominent driving force of the Hallyu wave and helped many K-Pop rookies find stardom.

You know about Apple Music and Spotify.

Whether you realise it or not, you’re already familiar with Martin Hong’s work.

Singapore’s rising R&B queen gives us the low-down on “Bulletproof” and her obsession with Drake

Music Hall is an American company that is dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-end audio components.

How Sonos wants to bring more music into your life. “We’re constantly challenging ourselves to unlock more homes, more rooms with music”

June 25–july 8 Healing Guru.

It’s getting hot in here, and we’re sure it has something to do with the start of CLEO Most Eligible Bachelors 2017. Have a tall glass of water ready, because we trawled the island for the crème de la crème of the male species, and the next few pages are guaranteed to make you thirsty.

FROM SINGAPORE’S NATIONAL DAY PARADE TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN GAMES, ADRIAN GOH HAS STAGED SOME OF SING APORE’S MOST SPECTACULAR PROJECTION-BASED PERFORMANCES.

We listen to their songs, follow their dramas and turn to them for style inspo, making South Korea clearly the tastemaker du jour of Asia. So just how did we become so enamoured with all things Korean?

Totally wireless earbuds are incredibly portable and offer unprecedented freedom of movement. But do they sound any good?

This is the 8th edition of our annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, and in the last issue, we rounded up the products and technologies that won our Editor’s Choice awards.

Looking for interesting activities to keep your little ones busy during the March holidays? BAZAAR Junior rounds up popular courses from across the island in this special segment that shows learning can be thoroughly fun.

Fancy spinning for a living? Three local female DJs talk about the business of beats.

Tabitha Nauser went from belting out classics on the Singapore Idol stage to writing her own music for a global audience. DAVELLE LEE chats with her about her new single.

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The little details that elevate your parties from good to legendary – we gather a group of industry experts to share pro tips on how to give your next social gathering that X factor.

Be honest – how many other local musicians can you name besides The Sam Willows and Gentle Bones? Here are some other musical acts that prove Singapore’s got talent.

Noise-cancelling headphones are commonplace on a flight, where people are trying to drown out the drone of the plane, get some sleep or watch a movie in peace. But they’re not just good for travel; noise cancelling lets you listen to music at lower and more comfortable levels by keeping out ambient noise and distractions.

Don’t put off your dreams of playing an instrument any longer – musical training is good for the mind and soul, no matter what your age. Here’s how.

Don’t believe everything you see on the telly. In a recent study by the Medical University of Vienna’s Center for Public Health, researchers asked 322 participants about their TV viewing habits, and found that the more the volunteers watched, the higher their probability of believing fiction as fact. “For example, people who watch a lot of television often overestimate the number of people in those professions that are frequently portrayed on television, such as doctors, lawyers or policemen. They also overestimate the probability of being the victim of crime,” says lead author Benedikt Till.

Internationally acclaimed Singaporean comes home to help young musician here venture onto the world stage.

From stage to street, the relationship between dance and fashion has long been intertwined. This season, the two art forms collide in new fangled ways—from the runways to the small screen.

Australian World Orchestra’s Alexander Briger is prepared to conduct in a Givenchy suit.

Multi-hyphanate Tabitha Nauser's got her OOTD game strong.

Light, compact, and designed for travel, on-ear wireless headphones are great companions. They’ve also come a long way with advanced technologies to ensure audio quality over wireless can match up to traditional cable connection. Which one of these will be your next upgrade?

Good music quality with practical usability, even for a situational gadget.

Illustration, that ambiguous genre between fine art and commercial design, has never been more dynamic – or multifaceted. From a painter making Instagram art for a fashion house to a graphic designer bringing back the old-world glamour of fashion sketches, Lucy Rees puts the spotlight on the most fashionable Singapore names to know now.

We think these things are great and you should have them.

We’re all music curators.

In this wearables shootout, we look at activity and wellness trackers able to provide Heart Rate Monitoring (HRM) without the need for a chest strap.

Krug vintage is crafted to express the unique character of a particular year, each with its own special kind of music

Think of the last time you went to a brick-and-mortar store to buy a music CD. If you can’t remember when that was, you’re most defi nitely not alone. Two of the most prominent music streaming services – Apple Music and Spotify – both have a combined total of over 90 million users, and we bet that you’re one of them.

The best enrichment classes and schools to maximise junior’s potential, as recommended by mums in Singapore.

Try these stressreducing solutions to bring peace back into your life.

Choose your prize among some of the best gadgets in the world, curated from our tech awards 2016 winners!

Tod’s welcomes a new era of music—and we can’t wait to join the band

Choose your prize among some of the best gadgets in the world, curated from our tech awards 2016 winners!

The streaming revolution may be upon us, but for the diehard audiophile, nothing beats procuring your own high-quality files.

Meet the world’s first augmented-reality earbuds.

At Her World, we’re hard to impress. Not only does a guy need to score in the looks department, he has to have talent. These four definitely have what it takes.

Ng chee soon, president and managing director, sennheiser electronic.

No matter how good a digital recording, the richness of tones coming from a speaker will never match that emanating from a grand piano. With piano maker Steinway & Son’s latest creation, you can listen to concert-quality music even if you are nowhere near a music hall.

Music is an indelible part of the driving experience, says our senior writer.

Play doesn’t require an instruction manual or directions. NIKKI FUNG finds out why open-ended play is critical for your preschooler’s development.

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to wireless portable speakers – they come in all shapes and sizes, calling out to us with the promise of great sound. But if you had to pick one, here’s our take of speakers large enough for great sound, with aesthetics and features that matter, yet small enough to bring about anywhere.

With all the spying and hacking nowadays, you can be sure nothing you do online is truly secure. Big Brother is always watching you. If you’re still on a spy high from our last issue, we’ve got more nifty tricks to show you, such as storing messages within image and music files.

The next time you’re planning a trip Down Under, don’t just opt for the obvious cities and itineraries. Do like the Her World team does and choose the road less travelled. Here, we share our favourite alternative hotspots.

With St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival just around the corner, we brush up on our indie music history.

The nightlife industry is often associated with fabulous partying on the job, but these three young women reveal it’s not glitz and glamour all the time and tell us what it takes to be a rising success in the scene

From sprucing up your social media accounts to decluttering your desktop, cleaning up all your digital debris could be the key to a clearer mind – no feather duster required.

With a brand-new, record-breaking #1 album, Taylor Swift is once again taking her place at the head of the table.

New in store on level 3, london-based label jigsaw marries three things modern women love: affordable prices, artisanal workmanship, and styles that’ll last for seasons.

All the important things you need to know to get that Apple experience in your car.

The trick to feeling confident is to ensure your body and soul is in optimal condition. Let Lactacyd show you how to indulge in a pampering grooming and spa session at home.

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

Uh-oh, uh-oh… if you’ve got a weakness for super-catchy pop music, Tove Lo’s debut will prove a hard habit to break.