BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

As Covid-19 forced everyone indoors, ex-Straits Times photographer Bryan van der Beek and journalist Serene Goh found themselves outside, volunteering on late-night food drops and essential hand-outs for migrant workers, witnessing firsthand how Singaporeans banded together for a greater good.

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

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

EMBRACING AND LEARNING FROM HER REGRETS IN LIFE ARE WHAT KEEPS ACTRESS REBECCA LIM GROUNDED.

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Singapore-based app tigerhall is for those who want to learn life skills – and those who have lessons to share, says its CeO Nellie Wartoft.

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).

From training gear to fashion statement, and even a way to represent a crew, the T-shirt plays a vital role in street dance. Collaborating with our very own budding young creatives from Lasalle College of the Arts, we captured six young dancers in their element, and some of the hottest tee labels right now.

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

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From a sculptor who makes disquieting pieces out of hair and skin-like silicone to a fashion veteran turned abstract painter, Keng Yang Shuen spotlights five emerging Singapore-based artists who’ve captured our imagination in recent times.

What do fast cars and kitchen stoves have in common?

We ask three men with wildly varying styles about their love for the sartorial and horology.

The bold, the brilliant, and the beautiful on celebrating the power and joys of fashion.

The relations you build and preserve with your loved ones and peers are vital in fuelling you with the social support needed to achieve your ambitions. Prioritise and treasure these bonds to see your goals come true

Karen Tee drops into Luang Prabang to practise the obscure yoga that keeps Aman’s billionaire CEO Vladislav Doronin focussed.

We first met her mean girl Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. Now LEIGHTON MEESTER is playing for laughs—and new depths—as a different TV archetype: the single mom. She talks moving forward when life is more happily hectic than ever.

Being fit and healthy is a lifelong journey that comes more easily when you have the right support. And NG HUI RU, winner of Shape Fit Girl 2019, is all set to give you that.

Get to know the top fi nalists of Shape Fit Girl 2019 through these fun facts.

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

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.

As a new wave of bespoke shopping experiences takes things to the next level, Grace O’Neill investigates how the one percent buy jewellery in 2019.

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She may be funny, but Preeti Nair (aka @Preetipls aka 玛丽求求你) isn’t joking around when it comes to her influence. Known for her razor sharp wit and fearlessly calling out bullsh*t when she sees it, Preeti gets personal about why she’s doing what she’s doing.

Working with multiple constraints can prove challenging, but they can also provide inspiration for beautiful designs, as Lynn Tan finds out.

Where your work life is concerned, you don’t always have to stay in your lane. In fact, seeking professional help just might revive your career.

It’s easy to let 11 years in showbiz and 13 Star Awards go to any artiste’s head, but to actress Rebecca Lim, her life and career have only just begun.

Systems engineer, data expert and Omnistream founder Wendy Chen is strategising new ways to sell across South-east Asia.

Having that human connection with your team members isn’t just for touchy-feely self-esteem purposes—it actually boosts your performance at work.

Such closet spaces have become a sought-after addition for the home, partly because they help to turn the hassle of getting ready in the mornings into a pleasant experience.

There are fit girls; and then there are extraordinary fit girls – the ones who insist on using their hard-earned physical abilities to give a leg up to the disadvantaged. To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (Mar 8), the team found three such superwomen who have dedicated their time and heart to a meaningful cause. From promoting mental health and raising funds for kidney patients to helping victims of domestic violence in Cambodia, each of these profiles will inspire you to look at life diff erently

If your kid is good at sports, music or has other talents, the DSA programme may be his key to getting into an elite secondary school or specialised school. Here’s what you should know about the process.

Could your relationship with your plants clue you in to what’s happening with your love life?

It’s far from business as usual for these power couples as they test the boundaries of their union by choosing to marry love and work

The connected car as a standard is closer than ever.

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.

Try these actually doable resolutions to reinvent your life.

The fourth-generation X5 has a bolder design, keener performance and comes with even more advanced tech, which includes a digital personal assistant.

A joint account may be a smart option for managing shared expenses, but it also can cause disputes. So why not lay down some ground rules first?

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Cleansing is the first step of your skincare routine, and getting it right involves way more thought than just picking up a random facial wash off the shelf.

IN 1974, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG CREATED HER ICONIC WRAP DRESS AS A SMART AND SOPHISTICATED ONE-PIECE SOLUTION TO INSTANT GLAMOUR, AND INADVERTENTLY TURNED IT INTO A SYMBOL OF WOMEN’S LIBERATION. TOGETHER WITH THE US FASHION HOUSE, FEMALE GETS THREE MEMBERS OF THE FEMALE COLLECTIVE TO SHOW OFF THE LATEST RENDITIONS – AND HOW THEY TOO EMBODY CONFIDENCE AND FREEDOM.

Terry Jacobsen of Allsense shares that one key way of lifting our moods is through our noses.

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

Having babies later in life is a growing phenomenon, but it’s not always the easiest path to take.

As a parent, you have some big decisions to make, so how do you make sure you don’t sell yourself short? SASHA GONZALES finds out what you must consider when you decide to upgrade, have baby No. 2, quit your job to be a stay-at-home mum, and more.

74 percent of parents are still supporting their kids – but are we actually sabotaging them... and also ourselves?

Reconstructive surgery, astronauts and Middle Eastern royalty. This is the story of how they all came together for Dr Yannis Alexandrides’ 111Skin.

You’ve had enough of the confines of corporate life and want to juggle being a freelance photographer, Grab driver and home baker. But don’t jump ship just yet. You need to sort out how to protect yourself, beginning with your finances.

We’ve taken for granted that Facebook is all about sharing and fun. But there’s a price to be paid for using it, from becoming a product to advertisers, to losing your privacy, and getting caught in fake news campaigns. Here’s what you should know about LY Hardware using Facebook before you log in again.

BANKER-TURNED-ENTREPRENEUR ANNA HAOTANTO IS ON A MISSION TO HELP WOMEN CHART THEIR OWN FINANCIAL DESTINIES.

Bullying, the use of bad language and separation anxiety are just a few of many issues that can crop up when your little one starts preschool. Here’s expert advice on how to work through them successfully.

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.

Expect undivided attention and exclusive access to fashion treasures with The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands’ Personal Shopping service.

Hassle-free wellness retreat at Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia or Indonesia. Take your pick!

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

And are you risking your job if you do?

Essential Detox at Naman Retreat provides a mind-broadening reset.

Why heart rate-monitored workouts are the way forward.

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.

News articles, healthcare packages and diet plans claim to help you become your ‘healthiest’ self. But what does that actually mean?

We got our fashion writer SARA WEE to road-test two personal shopping services. One made her look like Gigi Hadid, and the other went for full-on glam.

The risks are everywhere. In your PC. Your smartphone. Your email. Here’s how the bad guys are trying to get to you – and how you can protect yourself from getting hacked.

Here’s a list of things that could be happening to you right now as you’re reading this

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?

Facebook, Google and Apple all do it, so what about you? DR TANVI GAUTAM talks about cultivating a strong personal brand.

Selling yourself well is how you get ahead, right? Harini Chari, founder of Brand YOU, debunks the things you think you know about personal branding.Not sure where to start? Try the three “R”s, suggests Harini.

Personal work is very important to me. It’s a way to control where I want to go with my work.

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Kamalaya koh samui’s new comprehensive optimal fitness programme shapes you into the best version of yourself.

Tales of saucy students, scandalous affairs, extravagant gifts and finding true love, as told to Aretha Loh.

An easy, effective and secure way for users to setup a personal cloud at home.

Founder of Ocean Soul Retreats balances the professional and personal, but still knows when, and how, to reset

Job hunting? We have three top job consultants to be your personal advisory panel.

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover… but what about its creator?