For reigning Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the brand’s signature tuxedo is a sacred obsession – and rightly so. Keng Yang Shuen reports on the iconicism and enduring relevance of Le Smoking.

She may not like the term, but Betty Catroux’s impact on Yves Saint Laurent and generations of other designers has been significant. As she opens up her archives, she lets us in on one of the greatest eras in fashion.

Windy Aulia looks at fashion and film’s enduring fascination with the Orient

Bad taste, some say, is an art form in itself. Yves saint laurent was inspired by it 46 years ago, creating his “scandal” showcase of tarted-up minidresses and coats that shocked the industry – and it became one of his most influential collections. Now, for s/s ’17, it’s the foundation of anthony vaccarello’s debut as creative director of saint laurent. Here, an exclusive backstage peek.

Did you know that we were the first local magazine to organise a beauty awards event? To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Her World Beauty Awards, we threw a carnival-themed party. Here are the highlights!

You may know Yves Saint Laurent for his signature Le Smoking suit and for his It bags, but you may not know that his road to fame was far from smooth. Yves Saint Laurent: Birth Of A Legend is an ongoing exhibition that gives us a glimpse into the tumultuous start to the young designer’s career, after he was unceremoniously fired from his first job at the House of Dior.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say hundreds of beauty products pass through our desks every week. To find out which beauty buys are worth investing in for the new year, The Weekly team, along with industry professionals and influencers, rubbed, scrubbed and dabbed our way to determining the best By Elizabeth Lee.