Architect Quck Zhong Yi, a partner at Asolidplan, addresses how the pandemic has disrupted his projects, the challenging process of resumption and what we can learn from it.

IN 2019, LOUIS VUITTON INTRODUCED ITS ARTYCAPUCINES PROJECT, WHICH INVITES LEADING INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO REIMAGINE ITS CAPUCINES TOTE – NAMED AFTER THE PARISIAN STREET ON WHICH THE BRAND OPENED ITS FIRST BOUTIQUE AND KNOWN FOR ITS EXTENSIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP.

For our Home issue, BAZAAR commissioned The Next Most Famous Artist for a series of tongue-in-cheek artworks that presents everyday Singapore scenes in humorous new light.

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.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Use them as personal skincare coaches that analyse your skin and recommend products on demand.

Millennial sisters Rachel and Charlotte Hoe are breathing new life into their family’s bespoke gifting business through their love for heritage crafts and history.

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

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.

It’s July, it’s hot, and even non-sensitive skin can flare up. This all-round soother, blemish buster, glow enhancer will bring your skin some relief.

Being in a lockdown has never stopped art. Here’s proof that human ingenuity and the love for expression are indeed limitless.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

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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.

Invest in self-care this month as our beauty experts suss out the best wellness and beauty treatments for The Weekly’s annual Spa Awards

An action plan that helps you accomplish your ultimate #SkinGoals trifecta of clarity, smoothness and all-round radiance.

This year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

Antique Yixing zisha teapots – prized for their workmanship and depth of flavour in tea brewing – are skyrocketing in value, with affluent tea aesthetes and collectors viewing them as investments.

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

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

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.

One of the greatest living french painters, Bernard frize believes in a kind of autonomous artwork in which the brush almost paints by itself and his hand is practically absent, as he has invented a new language for painting that’s all about non-choice and nonexpression.

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE.

Multi-hyphenate Kelley Cheng reflects on the launch of her solo exhibition tracing her 20-year journey in design.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

These innovative openings in New York City encourage visitors to rethink art and design.

From tried-and-true favourites to new must-haves, check out this year’s beauty MVPs.

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.

Acclaimed Argentinean artist Julio Le Parc has spent the past 60 years dreaming up experiences exploring form, colour, light, movement and visual effects that engage all the senses.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

David Price’s family home is a culmination of nearly 30 years of experience in designing dream residences for an international clientele across the south of France.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

Discover why retinoids are still considered the top anti-ageing ingredient type after over 30 years

From rejuvenating skincare and breakthrough remedies, to high-impact makeup and hypnotic fragrances, we bring you the BAZAAR beauty edit of the year—culled from hundreds of formulas with just three goals in mind: To glam up, get gorgeous and glow from the inside out. These products get our seal of approval

French photographer Cerise Doucede suspends objects in mid-air, creating artworks that appear to be frozen in time.

Product launches, exhibitions, conferences, workshops and showroom openings: After only six years, Danish festival 3 Days of Design has become a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for everyone interested in the Scandinavian creative scene.

Regarded as one of Singapore’s leading contemporary artists, Suzann Victor talks about her work and being a woman artist.

This month's chic list.

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

A new wave of interior designers have brought forth innovation, awe-inspiring designs and an almost-obsessive appreciation for detail. Here are 10 stellar studios – all established within the last five years – that are turning heads with their fresh approach.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

Paris-based French artist L’Atlas’ universal language of lines, shapes and letters sees him crossing boundaries.

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

Firm up every inch of your body with these do-anywhere suspension training exercises.

This month's chic list.

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.

Through his photographs, hiroshi sugimoto, one of Japan’s most important contemporary artists, obscures and alters reality, blurring the boundaries between truth and illusion.

It’s a glorious time to get into custom mechanical keyboards.

For the last 16 years, RT+Q has been creating one exquisite abode after another, never revisiting tired trends or feeling stuck in a creative rut.

This month’s chic list.

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

These Singapore artists – working with wildly differing media – share their artistic journey with Hayley Tai.

One uses art to change society, another is highlighting street art, while a third is championing new media.

This HIIT workout includes meditation intervals that will reenergise your mind and maximise the sculpting power of every rep you do. Combine them with our tips on how to upgrade your carbs to achieve lasting energy and a trimmer body.

When you’re home with the kids or short on time, this is all the gym you need to get a routine done.

Who knew that rags and a step stool could take your home workouts to a whole new level?

From the wacky to the wonderful, here are the latest wellness trends everyone is obsessing over.

This month's chic list.

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

A place of unimaginable beauty, Chateau La Coste in the south of France is where art, architecture and wine converge and are in harmony with nature.

The opening of M+ in Hong Kong next year will allow visitors to access for the first time the world’s most comprehensive Chinese contemporary art collection, thanks to the efforts of one man, Uli Sigg.

This transforming workout torches calories, builds lean muscle, and unwinds your mind so thoroughly, you forget about everything else.

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

Despite a damaged hand, the artist in musician Mark Chan will not be stopped.

THREE YOUNG NAMES; THREE NEW WAYS TO SEE AND WEAR CLASSICS.

GLOBAL TEMPERATURES ARE SET TO BE AT A NEARRECORD HIGH, WITH SINGAPORE SUPPOSEDLY HEATING UP TWICE AS FAST AS THE REST OF THE WORLD, WHILE OUR STIFLING HUMIDITY REMAINS UNABATED.

Bye-bye, skin-clogging PM2.5 particles – we’ve assembled the best anti pollution skincare around.

You'll feel the burn during this interval training workout - but it's worth all the pain

We get experts to weigh in on whether these alternative weight loss methods are legit.

Take a leaf from the stylebooks of these celebs who continue to wow over the years.

We tested over 600 products from 300 brands to bring you the very best your skin deserves.

Supercharge your skincare and makeup regime with the best beauty picks of 2019.

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 TACKLE OBSCURE TOPICS, ARE A LITTLE ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES, AND CAN READ LIKE AN INCENSED MANIFESTO.

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Power up your circuits with these dynamic combinations that will tone you up from head to toe. And with plenty of swift jabs and mighty knee-ups, you’ll get a major boost in mobility too.

Embrace the burn with these eight core-intensive moves that will firm up your tummy and bring you one step closer to a killer six-pack.

How does one create a home with personality? In this apartment, it seems like a generous dose of handmade touches didn’t hurt. ISABELLE TOW has a chat with the DIY enthusiast who resides here.

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.

Following the path of light. By Koh Wanzi

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

She works fast, thinks fast and even speaks fast. And her eponymous beauty brand is taking its cue from its founder by delivering products that deliver quick results.

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

We’ve rounded up the best moisturisers to rescue every skin type and concern out there.

Get high-intensity sculpting from abs to calves with this genius workout upgrade.

The CEO and founder of furniture brand Stellar Works talks about his journey towards establishing a design approach based on traditional craftsmanship, Asian aesthetics and innovative industrial technology.

WHETHER THEY’RE EMERGING TALENTS IN THEIR FIELDS OR BONA FIDE SUPERSTARS, THESE CREATIVES WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE GONE GLOBAL AND DONE SINGAPORE PROUD.

Breathe new life into your hair and scalp with our definitive guide to the most pampering treatments and salon services around the island

Upgrade your hair care regime and look fab always with our top hair product picks of 2018, from shower to styling

We’re all for do-it-all products as long as they do it all well.

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.

The celebs do it. The question is, should you? And do these four trending diets actually work? Davelle Lee breaks them down so you can decide if the torture is worth it.

It’s important to include the integration of smart technology when you are renovating your home today. Here is a handy checklist of what to look out for pre- and post- renovation, as well as tips on what you need to do to keep your interiors digitally connected.

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This mummy embroidery artist turns her daughter’s drawings into whimsical jewellery and hoops. It’s their special way of bonding.

HAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

Done in a strategic sequence, these eight high-intensity moves will rev up your metabolism like never before.

Had unprotected sex but not looking to get pregnant just yet? That’s where the morning-after pill comes in.

Spirituality shines through in this collector’s trove of South-east Asian works.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

Confession: It wasn’t easy categorising the 16 products on the next four pages, because they all do more than what their traditional product type does. What this also means: They can replace other steps in your routine and make your life a whole lot easier. Sofi a Kim curates the best multitasking beauty products to know now.

Confession: It wasn’t easy categorising the 16 products on the next four pages, because they all do more than what their traditional product type does. What this also means: They can replace other steps in your routine and make your life a whole lot easier. Sofia Kim curates the best multitasking beauty products to know now.

Not sure how to get started on renovating your bathroom, or how much it’ll cost? Here’s a handy checklist to run through before embarking on your redesign.

Get it all done in record time with super moves that firm, burn, flatten, and crank up your cardio.

The people placing Asia on the world map.

This is the serious muscle-sculpting routine that strengthens any hard-to-firm spots.

Every month since September 2016, we have been curating ideas and experiences for this column that aim to do three things: encourage you to take the less-travelled path (literally and figuratively); inspire you to do better by yourself and others; and live a little more – even a little smarter. For our last issue of 2017, we’ve added a fourth thing: ideas and experiences that also make darn good gifts.

Must-know creatives under 30 drawing artistic inspiration from their experiences.

National Gallery Singapore pulls together South-east Asia’s largest survey of Yayoi Kusama’s works.

Start with the warm-up, then do each exercise as indicated. Repeat the circuit 1 or 2 times. Aim to do this routine 3 times a week on alternate days.

This designer’s bachelor pad brings together his love for travelling, entertaining and collecting works by young designers.

Become a calorieburning machine by boosting your strength, power and endurance with this all-in-one sculpting workout.

Add one simple tool – the foam roller – to your sculpting routine to loosen and strengthen your muscles like never before.

Eight calorie-busting sculptors plus a key mental move will give you a body and mind recharge, leaving you stronger, lighter and focused to take on anything.

No need to break the bank to buy good art. Affordable Art Fair fair director Alan Koh picks these wallet-friendly pieces by up-and-coming artists.

These eight moves will tone your upper body and torch calories in no time.

Fitness guru Jillian Michaels’ creative take on dumbbells will transform your body, giving you the strong, streamlined muscles you’ve been repping for. Guaranteed.

Their aesthetics procedures have become a big export. Some are innovative, some are questionable. CHARMAINE LEE and local doctors discuss their merits, and the alternatives here.

Emerging artists from Singapore wowed the BAZAAR Art Prize judges for the second year in a row, with an array of innovative entries.

From LED installations to diamond scratchings on glass, these digital art exhibitions will help you plan your next vacation destination.

By adding her tubby tabby to iconic works, artist Svetlana Petrova brings new life to old Masters.

Master potter Iskandar Jalil has always insisted his works are crafts, made to be used. A survey of his career at the National Gallery shows how they are art.

A polished headset that works with both Android and iOS smartphones.

A stability ball is known as the ultimate ab flattener, but try this transforming routine and you’ll see what muscle-making magic it works on your butt and thighs too.

From coffee to clothes and then some, there’s a subscription box for everything you need in your life now. MIA CHENYZE rounds up a clutch of services you’ll want to try.

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.

Matchmaking packages don’t come cheap. What do you get for your hard-earned cash? CHERYL TANG susses out five agencies

Now you can sculpt and smooth your backside and thighs. This quickie circuit will tone up your entire lower body.

Sculpt them sleek and sexy with these six easy tricks.

We’ve rounded up some of the best exhibitions in Southeast Asia. Save these dates in your diary.

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.

Do these moves in order for the number of reps indicated, resting for 30 seconds to one minute between moves. Repeat the circuit 2 more times. Do this routine 2 to 3 days a week on alternate days. Aim to increase the amount of weight you use after 2 to 3 weeks.

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

Life is full of unexpected disappointments, but your preschooler is having a hard time dealing with it. What you say to him can make a huge difference, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

The world is about done with passwords, but what’s going to replace them, and how good is the tech?

Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry’s largest retrospective to date is on show in Sydney. Warning: It is not for the prudish or faint of heart.

Warm up for five to 10 minutes by doing dynamic stretches – lunges with rotation, plus arm and leg swings – to loosen and activate muscles. Then start a one-minute timer and do as many reps of the first move as you can in that time. Record your score when done (on paper or into your phone) and start the timer again for one minute of active recovery: Jog in place, jump rope, or ride a stationary bike. Repeat this process until you have completed all 10 moves. Finish with a five- to 10-minute cool-down of static stretching. Save your score and retest yourself with this same process one week later to see how much you’ve improved.

The high-end smartphone category is one of the most competitive consumer markets out there. It’s the place manufacturers showcase their latest and greatest developments, plus the most luxurious designs. We’ve rounded up five flagships to find out which is truly the best of the best.

Your reps don’t always work the muscles they’re meant for. But get firming results fast with these on-target moves.

To discover Berlin is to discover a city with aesthetic appeal

Cranky or exhausted? These gentle moves can help you bust out of misery faster than popping a pill can.

Give a few of these lippies, hand creams and mini fragrances to your girlfriends, or keep them all for yourself – we won’t judge.

In just this short time, you’ll work such magic on those abs, arms, thighs and butt, we bet you’ll make this your go-to routine all year round.

The MINI range gets a powerful new JCW version that is speedy and terrific to drive.

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

A lean body and strong, sexy muscles? It’s all in the bag with this tough but worthwhile routine.