The 17th edition of the London Design Festival was, once again, a celebration of talent from the UK – which has one of the biggest creative economies in the world – and beyond with over 400 different events, exhibitions and installations.

Thai fashion designer Bhanu Inkawat on Thai street style, the Asian way of life – and the inspiration behind his brand Greyhound Original’s playful collaboration with Ikea.

Some time ago, I received a 20-plus years old Apple Extended Keyboard (AEK).

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

It takes discipline, research and planning to translate zero waste and being eco-friendly into your daily beauty practices. Three women tell us how they do it.

As its name suggests, sustainable fashion label Sans Faff is doing away with the glitz that fashion is typically associated with.

With her fearless spirit and flair for fitness, eco-warrior Liv Lo Golding is lending a touch of glam to environmental issues and she has a powerful message for climate change sceptics.

But we won’t let it burn. This is how to do your part in the climate crisis.

Tempest Kirin.

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.

Small efforts go a long way — here are 30 things you can do at home to help save the environment.

It seems nothing is simple (or straightforward) when you head south of the face.

Less is so much more when it comes to skincare, and we discovered this new range has even better intentions.

Thailand’s fertile jungles, wildlife and rich culture make the ideal landscape for a sustainable vacation.

When famously eco-minded fashion designer Stella McCartney takes on a new role as sustainability adviser to the head of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate (that’s LVMH), and some of the biggest labels – from Chanel to Coach – renounce the use of contentious animal-derived materials, it will be impossible to ignore the signs: High fashion entering a new era.

With a fresh dose of ideas, independent grocers are offering alternatives such as zero-waste cereals, vegan-friendly wines, hormone-free meat and other mindful goods.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Fueled by the desire to stretch herself creatively and help women and girls around the world, The Hustle star ANNE HATHAWAY opens up about tossing old insecurities and finding a new level of strength and purpose.

These bucket-list hotels are not only immersed in nature but also work to protect the environments they inhabit, making them memorable eco-escapes.

Stepping off the grid is easy for travellers to this Central American country, where a life less structured, filled with untouched natural charm and surrounded by beauty comes, well, naturally. Charlene Fang spent a month embracing what Costa Ricans call living la pura vida – the pure life.

Stephanie Dickson isn’t waiting for the world to change – she’s doing it now, for the world. The founder of green is the new black, Asia’s first conscious festival and platform, wants you to know that living more sustainably is a journey.

Confectionery heir Takeshi Fujinawa shares the history and art behind a box of Japanese cookies.

Before being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

We’re used to recycling kitchen waste – great job on properly disposing of that milk carton – but when it comes to beauty product packaging, things aren’t as straightforward.

The journey to a zero-waste Eden starts – even for these dedicated eco-warriors – with a single simple step.

The sustainable life isn’t as inconvenient as you think. It’s quite easy to go from idea to attempt, and from habit to ritual.

EVERLANE HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO USE NO VIRGIN PLASTIC IN ITS ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN BY 2021.

IKBC CD87 BT

NVIDIA’s Turing cards are packed with advanced ray tracing technology. It’ll be awhile before you can take advantage of that though, but in the meantime, these cards are still very, very fast. For every hardcore gamer out there, here are the best GeForce RTX 2080s money can buy.

Try our easy three-in-one fruit mix, studded with festive dried cranberries and rich with brandy, to create a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and cute mince pies

The doctors from the new Boris Valerie Plastic Surgery tell you five things you must know about botulinum toxin injections, which are touted as the answer to more youthful-looking skin.

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

THEY’RE COOL, CREATIVE, FASHIONABLE – AND ARE MAKING A STATEMENT ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THEIR OWN WAY. KENG YANG SHUEN MEETS FIVE WOMEN IN SINGAPORE WHO ARE REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ECO-CHIC.

How much stamina and strength you have are controlled by four key hormones, research shows. Learn how to turn up their power.

Are you getting a side of harmful plastic molecules with your fish soup?

Razer Huntsman Elite

Let’s face it. Not everyone needs a 16,000 DPI mouse, swappable grips, and a weight tuning system. When you find a mouse that suits you, all that just goes out the window. The simplest mice are also some of the very best out there, and they can be far easier on your wallet.

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

Germany’s Biopot, made from potato starch, looks and feels like a plastic straw, but is better than one – it’s 100 per cent biodegradable.

The ‘click clack’ of mechanical keyboards is everywhere these days, but the fact remains that many of them are still really expensive. Or are they?

Cosmetic procedures are available to help you tone your abdominal area, and you can even claim insurance for some of them.

Vegan and vegetarian diets can fuel your energy and improve your workout, the latest science shows. Here’s why, plus some fresh and satisfying ideas.

THE ANSWER: AS MANY AS YOU NEED – BECAUSE IT’S WHAT THIS SEASON’S REAL-LIFE-INFLUENCED RUNWAYS ARE DICTATING, AND BECAUSE THERE ARE JUST SO MANY TO LOVE.

THE ANSWER: AS MANY AS YOU NEED – BECAUSE IT’S WHAT THIS SEASON’S REAL-LIFE-INFLUENCED RUNWAYS ARE DICTATING, AND BECAUSE THERE ARE JUST SO MANY TO LOVE.

What does it take to look truly radiant? The latest studies point to one ingredient in particular.

THERE’S MORE THAN THE CARROT AND STICK APPROACH TO ENCOURAGE GREEN WAYS.

Freedom Moses, the Israeli take on Birkenstocks, is plastic but eco-friendly, and smells of milk and honey (we kid you not).

TRY A MENSTRUAL CUP. IT’S REUSABLE, AND MORE FUSS-FREE THAN YOU’D THINK THIS AND OTHER WAYS YOU CAN DO YOUR PART TO CUT YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT THIS EARTH DAY AND BEYOND

Tech- and designled, Smeg flexes its prowess with award-winning kitchen aids.

Increasing numbers of women are going under the knife at an earlier age. Liz Krieger investigates.

Flawless beauty is attainable with Dream Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery’s winning formula of Korean techniques and highly trained surgeons.

Can superfoods really reduce your risk? If you have bigger breasts, should you worry? asks medical experts to debunk DAVELLE LEE common beliefs about the disease.

Looking to improve your ranking now that Overwatch’s competitive Season 2 is underway? First things first: use the right mouse. Who are we to say what the right mouse is? In this special edition of Test, we look at what the pros are actually using.

Lift, contour and tighten sagging skin with Dream Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery’s minimally invasive Mega V-Lift procedure.

Thousands of Singaporean women holiday around the region each year – and get cheaper cosmetic procedures done while they’re at it. But are the savings worth the risks? SASHA GONZALES finds out.

THE PAST 12 MONTHS HAVE SEEN IMMENSE DEVELOPMENTS IN CURING THE PLASTIC PLAGUE. COULD THIS MEAN THE FUTURE OF OUR OCEANS MAY NOT BE AS DEPRESSING AS MANY HAVE THOUGHT?

Tablets and smartphones are getting so powerful that many find they no longer need a dedicated laptop. But if you’re trying to get serious work done, a touchscreen keyboard just won’t cut it. Bluetooth keyboards are easy to set up, usable on multiple devices, Hardware and give you a real typing experience.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest of the many garbage patches in our oceans. Located in the North Pacific Gyre, off the coast of California, it’s a floating mass of plastic three times the size of Britain — which is about 900 times the size of Singapore!

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.

Bye, boring basics. ELISA CHIA rounds up the trendiest feeding bottles and asks the doc for shopping tips.

Mid-range headphones provide decent audio quality, through varying levels of aesthetics and appeal. The only question that remains then is, which should you buy?