Have you always wanted to have custom-made furniture and homewares? Don’t know where to start? Afraid that it will break the bank? Overwhelmed by the sheer options? Custom experts answer all your burning questions about bespoke items.

Pile it on with the season’s slouchiest looks, imbued with soft knits, relaxed textures and a laissez-faire attitude.

Singapore’s last surviving kampong sets the stage for a chic homecoming for this season’s cool jackets, frilly dresses and statement-making trousers.

Mae Tan brings BAZAAR into her family home, where gloss and glamour are underpinned by real emotional resonance.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

FOR OVER A CENTURY, LOUIS VUITTON’S MONOGRAM HAS BEEN LIKE A COAT OF ARMS FOR THE MAISON: AN INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE EMBLEM OF ITS HISTORY AND DEDICATION TO CRAFTSMANSHIP (ITS FLORAL MOTIFS ARE REPORTEDLY INSPIRED BY ART NOUVEAU).

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

Brazilian glamazon Valentina Sampaio plays princess for a day in damask dresses with dramatic sleeves, while the cloak of night covers her in the sexiest black confections with cutouts in all the right places.

Every excuse to step outside deserves an impeccable outfit.

MASKING UP DOES NOT HAVE TO MEAN DRESSING DOWN. YOU CAN MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT EVEN WHILE DOING YOUR CIVIC DUTY. BONUS: SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR A BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO.

LIVING TOGETHER IN THE SAME APARTMENT HAS ENABLED THE CALISTO SIBLINGS TO ELEVATE THE BUSINESS THEIR FATHER FOUNDED TO THE NEXT LEVEL, IN SPITE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.

THIS MONTH, FENDI UNVEILS THE FENDI POWER, A VISUAL ESSAY-CUM-FILM FEATURING THE AMERICAN DANCER-TURNED-TOP MODEL ALTON MASON AND CHINESE STYLIST/INFLUENCER/MODEL MIA KONG SHIMMYING EXUBERANTLY ACROSS THE ROOFTOP OF MIAMI’S ICONIC MUSEUM GARAGE.

These days, leaving the house feels like an occasion – so you might as well dress for it in the season’s most striking statements.

MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI TAPS INTO HER OWN TEENHOOD IN ROME IN THE 170S - WHEN A SECOND WAVE OF FEMINISM SWEPT THROUGH ITALY - AND CREATES A COLLECTION OF KNITS AND TAILORING AS GIRLISHLY COOL AS IT IS PRACTICAL FOR DIOR FALL/WINTER 2020. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LABEL, FEMALE CAPTURES HOW IT LIGHTS UP THE SKY WITH A BADA BING, BADA BOOM.

What goes into creating a shirt that’s can be worn in more ways than one, tells a story and is super stylish to boot? Designer Shannon Lee shares how he reinvents the classic white shirt.

Balance the need to look professional during online meetings by keeping things cool and comfortable off screen.

Dior’s Rachele Regini has adorned her Chelsea home with colourful artworks and feminist literature that inspire her diverse wardrobe.

Make a statement with barely there pieces and calls from the wild. Not for the faint of heart.

How often do you notice a “Made in SG” tag on your clothes? Not often, we reckon. Producing here poses its own challenges, such as higher costs, yet some homegrown labels are pushing on. Here’s why, and how they’re moving forward in these times.

These local labels got their start from crowdfunding, but have gone on to set up their own brands. Here’s why you should #supportlocal by backing them too.

Glamorous sequinned tulle tops layered over grunge T-shirt dresses printed with the pulp art from the cover of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist. Smart tailoring given a demure touch with multicoloured checks then contrasted with monogrammed moon boots.

As staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

Get a jump on next season’s trends and styles with our favourite looks from the Pre-Fall collections.

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In the fickle world of fashion, what keeps one repeatedly going back to a particular label through the years or even decades?

Drawing from the whimsical world of Peter Pan for his S/S ’20 collection, Malaysian designer Edie Chung shares how his label Friesenguys is for curious folks with a sense of adventure.

Aim for a wardrobe uplift with these eight hot trends – whether telecommuting or back at the office desk.

Friend of Female Anmari Van Nieuwenhove snaps her “lockdown” diary in Pre-Fall’s feminine staples.

As more diners follow restaurants, bars and cafes with the dedication of groupies trailing musicians, hospitality merchandise has become a badge of honour.

A FANTASTICAL VISUAL ESSAY FEATURING PRE-FALL 2020’S GRANDPARENT-GLAM WARDROBE PHOTOGRAPHED, ART DIRECTED, STYLED AND MODELLED BY THE INIMITABLE APRIL LEE, FRONTWOMAN OF SINGAPORE AMBIENT FOLK DUO ASPIDISTRAFLY.

NO TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOOTS ALLOWED? NO PROBLEM.

THE NAME OF WRITER/ARCHITECT BERNARD RUDOFSKY’S FAMOUS 1944 EXHIBITION THAT EXPLORED THE MEANING OF FASHION, THE QUESTION ALSO LIES AT THE HEART OF DIOR PRE-FALL 2020.

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

Gucci pre-fall 2020

An editor’s style picks.

Nadya Hutagalung is stepping up in the global arena to champion environmental issues.

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

Managing director of Tan Chong International, Glenn Tan reflects on life after his mum’s passing and shares his plans for the future

SO WE MIGHT NOT ALL RESEMBLE RUNWAY MODELS OR, LIKE THEM, HAVE A CREW ON HAND TO DOLL US UP, BUT WE CAN GET ONE SECRET TO NAILING THEIR BEAUTY LOOKS.

JAMIE QQ WU IS THE WITTY SHANGHAI-BORN, SINGAPORE-BASED ACCIDENTAL FASHION INFLUENCER WHO TEAMED UP WITH US LAST YEAR ON A MINI MOCKUMENTARY ABOUT KOL CULTURE.

DEPENDING ON ONE’S AGE, YOU’RE LIKELY TO HAVE A DIFFERENT ANSWER.

RAINBOW TIE-DYED BEACHWEAR STAPLES.

Sharing is caring— and on that note, you just doubled your golden bounty. Now that’s chic.

THE STYLE

Edited by Gracia Phang.

There’s a lot going on in the world. Brighten things up with cheery pastels – and a moment in the great outdoors.

Channel Jean Seberg’s Left Bank chic in the Jean-Luc Godard masterpiece, Breathless, with the season’s best new designer denim

SUMMER LEATHER

Flatter your silhouette and invest in versatile, timeless pieces that you can style with different accessories to dress up or down for any occasions.

Watch this space for all the classic wardrobe staples you need to own this season.

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.

We played up with Pantone’s Colour Of The Year — which means lots of denims and of course, blue!

You know you just wanna have fun, so channel your inner Cyndi Lauper.

When you need a watch that does it all, the classic chronograph deftly treads the fine line between smart and casual.

To paraphrase an old adage, we at The Peak believe in dressing for the world we want.

An occasional refresh can do any wardrobe a world of good. The welldressed men in these pages share their thoughts on personal style, trends good and bad, and updating their closets for the year ahead.

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

Anok yai, karlie kloss, grace elizabeth, carolyn murphy, guinevere van seenus, ashley, taylor hill, hiandra martinez, alek wek, tahaira caton, jezra matthews, dominique, lindsey wixson, stella maxwell, alton mason, max hamlet, alim yai, jacquelyn jablonski, james turlington

THE FIRST SEASON OF THE NEW DECADE SAW A LEGION OF DESIGNERS ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LONGEVITY—WHETHER BY RETHINKING METHODS AND MATERIALS, IMBUING PIECES WITH MEANING AND PRECIOUSNESS TO BE CHERISHED FOREVER, OR STRIPPING BACK THE SUPERFLUOUS TO CRAFT DESIGNS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME.

He’s the dapper, theatre artstrained star of one of netflix’s most thought-provoking teenage dramas.

In an era of hype (and where a banana taped on a wall can go viral), the luxuriously pared-down styles in these pages are a timely reminder that less is often more.

When it comes to amping up your work wardrobe, add these Brit menswear-inspired looks to your shopping list.

The premise here: Brights and bold prints definitely brighten our days.

New decade, new you — do it better by making style resolutions and taking fashion risks.

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

Denim djellaba, anyone? New silhouettes and treatments such as tie-dye update denim this season.

'Tis the season to ditch the casual t-shirt and jeans. Level up your fashion game and be the best-dressed at the holiday party. The wit and charm, however, will be all your own.

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

IMM, SINGAPORE’S LARGEST OUTLET MALL.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Stand out in a vanilla world with a potpourri of patterns. Pair each of these pieces with neutral-hued ensembles for a jolt of style, or wear them all at once for scene-stealing impact.

Come as you are — but grunge cranked way up with blacks, plaids, and a punk mood.

Take your style inspo from the streets of Paris, and channel elegant daytime glamour with time-tested fashion

DAKOTA FANNING thrives on hard work, and she knows what makes her feel strong and confident. the star we’ve watched grow up on-screen shares how she forged her own path.

It’s hard not to fall in love with this season’s easy leather pieces and floaty prairie dresses in gauzy fabrics.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

Meet this season's knockout blazers that promise to charge up your corp looks.

Graffiti, sequins, embroidery, and the odd Romantic flourish: A little bit retro and a lot timeless glam, autumn’s maximalist accents make a statement that’s totally of the moment.

FORMER PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER AND MODEL THOMAS BEATTIE LAYS OUT HIS TECHNOPRENEUR LOOK.

DAPPER GENT GILBERT MADHAVAN KEEPS TO CLASSIC SILHOUETTES BUT ISN’T AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT WITH PRINTS, TEXTURES AND TEXTILES.

A SWEEPING KIMONO COAT AND A COCOON-SHAPED TAKE ON PUFFERS.

HOW BEST TO DESCRIBE THE FALL/WINTER 2019 RUNWAY TRENDS SINGLED OUT OVER THE NEXT 12 PAGES AND THE SINGAPORE PHOTOGRAPHERS WE GOT TO LENS THEM: FRESH, PUNCHY, BETTER KNOW THEM NOW.

FALL/WINTER 2019 SAW DESIGNERS BOTH REINFORCING HERITAGE CODES AND CHARTING BRAVE COURSES FORWARD, CREATING CLOTHES THAT ADDRESSED THE REALITIES OF MODERN LIFE WHILE SOARING TO NEW FASHION HEIGHTS.

After being crowned the winners of Project M 2019, what’s next for Claudia Lim and Ernest Siow? For now, it seems, anything is possible for them.

Returning to save every day this Fall/Winter 2019 with a wardrobe that brings back ’70s-era no-nonsense, ladylike chic.

The romance of a woman in a tailored suit or mannish separates, captured A La Helmut Newton, never dies.

GLAMOUR MIGHT HAVE A WHOLE NEW LOOK AT A TIME WHEN STREETWEAR AND ALTERNATIVE SUBCULTURES ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST INFLUENCES ON FASHION. BUT AS THE SIX EXPERIMENTAL, INSTAGRAM-SCOUTED STYLE STARS HERE PROVE, ONE THING REMAINS: IT’S A LOT MORE FUN WITH A WHOLE LOTTA ATTITUDE.

Form meets fashion as the season’s unexpectedly tailored pieces are put into the spotlight. The soft-as-butter suede coats. Crystal-embellished shirts and dramatic oversized pleated sleeves make this the time to flex your sartorial prowess.

As part of our tribute to fathers this month, we looked out for the less-conventional papa. They each have different heart-warming, sometimes heart-wrenching, stories to tell, but one thing stays the same: The adoration they have for their children.

This isn’t your garden-variety classics. See how you can upgrade timeless pieces, and give them new life.

Special edition street-inspired collab? There’s one in here.

She’s an unmistakable presence with her mixed race beauty and daring buzz cut, while Wushu training as a teen means that she can literally kick butt.

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

SHRUNKEN HEMLINES, EXAGGERATED PANTS AND SHOULDERS, UNEXPECTED POPS OF BOLD, BRIGHT COLOUR – PRE-FALL’S COQUETTISH TURN ON ’70S-INSPIRED TAILORING GIVES NEW MEANING TO THE TERM LOUNGE SUIT.

Most people probably do not associate men with the beauty industry, but we speak to a few good guys who are building careers out of making women (and men) beautiful.

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.

HOW TO UP THE BEAT ON BOHEMIAN CHIC? THROW IN SOME SURF (OVERSIZED HOODIES AND BUMBAGS), A DASH OF HIPPIE (STRIPED KNITTED BEANIES AND BELL-BOTTOMS), AND A HINT OF NOMAD (LINEN WRAPS AND RAFFIA BAGS), THEN MIX IT ALL UP TO CREATE A PASTICHE OF TECHNICOLOR SUMMER PRINTS AND TEXTURES.

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

Are you coming or going?

From double-visor straw caps to novelty bags inspired by a day out at the beach, Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2019 accessories make for some of the most collectible toys in any woman’s wardrobe.

MUJI Quick Dry UV Protection Short Sleeve T-shirt

INTO THE GLOSS Gear up for any challenge in the brightest of patterns and the slickest of shimmers.

OLD HOLLYWOOD IS NEW AGAIN.

EVERYONE EXPECTED RICCARDO TISCI’S DEBUT FOR THE BRITISH HERITAGE LABEL TO BE A HYPED-OUT, CELEBRITY– CHARGED AFFAIR – AND THEN IT WAS ANYTHING BUT.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAYS:

When CNY and V-Day are nine days apart, do the smart (and time-and$-saving) thing: Choose styles that please the family and are just as good for everything we’re up for after.

SINGAPORE’S MOST DARING SONGBIRDS IN SOUND AND STYLE MAKE A STATEMENT IN BOYISH TAILORING AND A RIOT OF PLAID AND CHECKS.

In Shanghai for the launch of Omega's 2018 Constellation "Manhattan" collection, Nicole Kidman shares her thoughts on female empowerment and precious family time.

BEFORE THERE WAS PHOTOSHOP, THERE WAS PHOTOMONTAGE – THE ART OF MANUALLY COLLAGING PICTURES TOGETHER TO CREATE A NEW, OFTEN SURREAL IMAGE – A PRACTICE THAT DATES BACK TO THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

Some silver-screen remakes from the era are great (cue A Star Is Born); others not so (see – or should it be not see – Carrie).

SLING BAGS FOR THE ACTIVE MAN.

Boss up your wardrobe and power up for work in these pantsuits.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

This Halloween, dress your kid up without resorting to a character costume.

Three women in their 20s, 30s and 40s put their fresh spin on timeless style BY AARON KOK

FALL’S LUSH, ECLECTIC ARRAY OF FLORAL MOTIFS PROVES THAT FLOWERS NEVER GET OLD.

THE ’90S COMEBACK THAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: UNAPOLOGETIC, HIGH-OCTANE GLAMOUR THAT MAKES TRAFFIC-STOPPING GOWNS, STUDIO-54-PERFECT SEPARATES, OR ANYTHING FANCY USUALLY RESERVED FOR NIGHTS, THE NEW EVERYDAY DRESSING.

THE BEST LOOKS FOR FALL/WINTER 2018 COM BINELEVATED EVERYDAY PIECES WITH NEW TAKES ON TAILORING, AND THE ODD DRAMATIC FLOURISH.

HOW TO REFRESH FAMILIAR LOOKS AND UPDATE YOUR STYLE STANDBYS – PLUS, FOUR NEW TRENDS TO TRY FOR FALL/ WINTER 2018.

For these dashing honchos, style is going against the grain, and not with a little chutzpah.

Take on F/W18’s trends in real-time with ease BY AARON KOK

Turn tradition gently on its head with timepieces that skew just a little left of classical.

Four enterprising women take us into their spaces to talk about fashion, style and the pieces that defi ne them BY AARON KOK

As diverse as these Singapore girls, this season’s offerings let us be everything we want to be, from Marc Jacobs’ Claude Montanainspired Amazons to Miu Miu’s rebel sisters.

It’s a season of extremes as heritage tweed jackets meet futuristic down coats, diaphanous layers meet boxy cuts, and thigh-grazing minis meet floor-sweeping hemlines.

So many malls, so little time! We’ve rounded up the cream of the shopping malls crop, so you can save time, and find what you’re looking for with ease BY AARON KOK

Ng Zi Xuan, 24.

SUMMER’S SARTORIAL PLAYBOOK IS RICH IN BOTH COLOUR AND PRINT.

How a suit specialist can thrive in an increasingly dressed-down world.

White separates, blue skies and a sense of adventure beckon this season.

Turning to other women for love advice is great, but to get a deeper understanding of what goes on in his head, we decided to go straight to the source. We grill Allan Wu, Glenn Ong, James Quan, Howard Lo and Paul Foster on love, sex, marriage and divorce.

Beat the heat with seven look for easy summer glamour.

They’re some of today’s most ardent – and outstanding – consumers of fashion who are shaping retail tastes and habits. Here, our (tongue-in-cheek) anthropological study.

PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETH WONG, ASSISTED BY WUILI/STILLS NETWORK STYLING BRYAN GOH HAIR CHRISTVIAN GOH, USING KEVIN.MURPHY MAKEUP MELISSA YEO, USING NARS MODEL ANNE/AVENUE LOCATION ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

History is cyclical, and so is much of fashion. What’s cool will at some point become mundane, misguided or mocked, as tastes change. Iconic brands, on the other hand, are, well, simply iconic – which is what old-school sportswear masters like Fila, Fred Perry, Kappa and Sergio Tacchini are. They’re having a renaissance now, and they all have genuine history to buy into.

EVEN AS THE MERCURY HEADS NORTH, STAY COOLIN THE SEASON’S SUMMERY STYLES.

Cast a bewitching spell with a mélange of stripes, checks and surreal florals.

BUGIS JUNCTION AND BUGIS+ SPECIAL

For the ladies.

PEPPING UP PRE-FALL’S FAMILIAR WARDROBE OF RELAXED YET POLISHED STAPLES: WILD ANIMAL PRINTS, GRAFFITI ART MOTIFS, AND CLASSIC FABRICS IN UNEXPECTED COLOURS. FAITH LYNCH, AMERICAN MODEL-TO-WATCH, SHOWS THEM OFF.

NO LONGER JUST A GRUNGE STAPLE, PLAIDS AND CHECKS DRESS UP EVERYTHING FROM SPORTY TO BOHEMIAN SEPARATES THIS SEASON. CONTRAST TWO OR MORE FOR A LOOK THAT’S TRULY OUT OF THE BOX.

Busy mum Ginette Chittick shows you how to embrace bright prints and newseason textures for vibrant confidence.

PORTRAITS OF SOME OF SINGAPORE’S MOST FASHION-FORWARD HOUSEHOLDS – ACTUAL OR SELF-DEFINED – IN SPRING/ SUMMER 2018’S MOST VIBRANT YET COMFORTABLE LOOKS. #MYFAMILY INDEED.

The gauzy fabric usually conjures up images of frothy tutu skirts, bridal wear and the arty-pretty cult of Molly Goddard. What’s different this season is that it’s being used on more practical, effortless pieces. Think a turtleneck bodysuit (Marc Jacobs), vest top (Dries Van Noten) and classic tee (Coach 1941) – all perfect for layering and adding visual interest to any outfi t minus the frills. – KYS

SHEER, SEE-THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORYBOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH-INSPIRED LAYERING.

The gauzy fabric usually conjures up images of frothy tutu skirts, bridal wear and the arty-pretty cult of Molly Goddard.

SHEER, SEE - THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORY BOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH - INSPIRED LAYERING.

All your essential quick getaway gear, from the jauntiest outfits to the most striking accessories.

Flawless white diamonds—with just a hint of gleaming gold— epitomise unadulterated glamour that’s fit for royalty.

DEMOLISH THE WORK-PLAY DIVIDE WITH GO-ANYWHERE STYLES IN THE SEASON’S SOFTEST SHADES.

Start off Spring/Summer ’18 with our favourite runway trends, complete with figure-fixing solutions to help you fit each look to your body type, and wear it with confidence.

REDEFINE THE MEANING OF ‘PARK AND RIDE’ WITH THESE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR LOOKING YOUR BEST IN THE NEW YEAR.

When Jack Neo debuted a movie about a bunch of NS recruits back in 2012, none of us had an inkling that it would grow to become Singapore’s most profitable movie franchise. We caught up with the tight-knit group of actors and learnt that five years and four movies later, these ah boys didn’t just become men – they’ve become bona fide movie stars.

No, they haven’t worked on any major campaigns or catwalk shows, but like some of the world’s most unexpected – and successful – models (cue everyone from Kate Moss to Paul Hameline), these two budding local faces just have that special something. Together with Tiffany & Co., Female goes in for a close-up.

Pack your softest knits, brightest prints and sense of wonder. Welcome to a world of big adventures.

Why take the path well-trodden when you can go off the beaten track with the cruise 2018 collections? Lamé in the woods, jacquard on the rooftop, denim in the palace—the only constant is change.

Meet the rising stars of Singapore’s fashion scene, who impressed with their talent and flair at the tightly-contested Singapore leg of the Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2017.

Meet the rising stars of Singapore’s fashion scene, who impressed with their talent and flair at the tightly-contested Singapore leg of the Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2017.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE TRADITIONAL TECH-GEEK UNIFORM GET A TOTAL UPGRADE.

School's out! Time for fun in these bright, breezy outfits made for days in the sun.

WHETHER IT’S A LAZY WEEK END OR JUST A QUICK SANITY BREAK IN THE MIDDLE OF A WORKDAY, WE COULD ALL DO WITH MORE QUIET MOMENTS TO OURSELVES. AND WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU’RE READY T O DOWNSHIFT AND CUT OUT ALL DISTRACTIONS? THE SEASON’S MOST RELAXED, MUTED HUES, OF COURSE .

A little sparkle never hurt! Dress up a casual tee with this season’s crop of statement necklaces.

The bold silhouettes, strong shoulders and strategic ruffles that define this season’s retro-futurism are a throwback to ’80s sci-fi style – but made to be worn right now.

All hail Dior’s First Lady, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who’s injecting a new spirit of romance into the 70-year-old French House. Kenneth Goh speaks exclusively with Dior’s first female artistic director in Paris.

Voluminous separates.

Who says fuss-free equals fuss-free equals sloppy? These combos will hese combos will have you out the door in the shortest time possible.

This holiday season, make the most of every moment with that special someone by turning up the temperature in the hottest statement styles.

An editor’s style picks.

Like the quintessential modern woman, Lily Aldridge, the new face of Bulgari, slips easily between her multiple identities— as a supermodel and girl-next-door, tomboy and fashionista, rock chick and young mum. But she doesn’t see why any one of these should define her.

What makes a cult favourite? TAN MIN YAN discovers the appeal of Japanese artisanal label 45R in Tokyo.

No wet hair on the train here! Look slick when you’re zipping around town with cool layers. Work shirt, not optional. No wet hair on the train here! Look slick

The increasingly popular festival can be traumatising for kids – and not to mention, expensive and worrisome for you, with all the fancy costumes and unhealthy candy. Survive it with these tips.

What do you pack for a super-stylish holiday? We ask fashion blogger Andrea Chong, guest judge on How Do I Look? Asia Season 2.

This roomy classic is more versatile than you think. Here are three ways to wear it now.

Time to celebrate! It’s been 90 years since Marks & Spencer’s very first bra went on sale. Back then, women just wanted to stop their breasts jiggling about. Today, they want a lot more than that. We asked these women to share their needs, so we could find the bras that they should be wearing from the brand.

Those seemingly timeless wardrobe classics you’re still hanging on to could be making you look older. Here’s a much-needed update. BY KARIN TAN

Worried about trying out this season’s trickiest trends? Don’t sweat it with our easy-to-follow guide – you’ll be sure to rock these looks effortlessly By Soleil Mahani.

The trendy print-on-print look is easier to pull off than you think, especially on kids. Just follow our style guide.

One couple takes a culinara jaunt through Suntec City

Where irony is the chicest form of flattery.

For some, it’s no longer a part of the corporate dress code. For others, it remains a workplace necessity. Either way, the necktie remains a way to sneak in a neat slash of extra colour or print into outfits, formal and otherwise. From matching to considered clashing, here are a few ways to wear the newest ties now.

The perfect T-shirt bra only means creating everyday magic for your bosom buddies, after all they deserve only the best

As we enter the halfway point of the year. It's time to slow down, take a break and recharge, before taking on the next six months. One of our favourite ways to wind down: surrounding ourselves with sun, sand and sea at an idyllic destination. Where the days are blissfully long and dressing up takes on a lighter, cooler complexion.

Don’t be a frumpy mum, be a cool mum! It’s easy when your wardrobe consists of sexy-meets-sporty separates that turn those regulation weekend duties into a “glamathon”. Bonus: These outfits are also comfy!

Fuse CC is a new application in the ever evolving Creative Cloud suite of creative software from Adobe, and it allows you to easily build realistic 3D characters with little or no 3D experience. These characters can then be used in Adobe Photoshop CC, where you can give them poses for designs and mockups or even animate them for output to video.In this first of a series of tutorials, we’ve got Adobe’s Paul Burnett taking us through the basics of using Fuse CC.

Florals– they’re fun, flirty and quintessentially spring. Not just for women, this print can work for the entire family too. We show you how.

Achieve Insta-stardom easily with these nifty shortcuts, just tick the boxes and cement your chic dresser status!

There’s no need to go to great lengths to work shorts into cool downtime looks.

From lavish botanical motifs to abstract brushstroke prints, this season’s most sumptuous looks take their cue from the artistic traditions of the east.

Sure , it might require a little extra care when you’re carrying a cup of coffee . But as an easy - wearing neutral with a crisp edge , white adds a coolly minimalist dimension to a new season of style.

Set the scene for your very own epic romance story, where you star as the foxy femme fatale, who steals the show (and the brooding man) with your wit, guile and killer wardrobe of figure-hugging dresses FASHION DIRECTION: JANICE PIDDUCK

Take a limousine ride around town. Shop the trendiest threads. Have dinner and dessert at the finest restaurants. And sip on bespoke cocktails at the swankiest bars. Go on, live it up this festive season at Suntec City.