Sacha Walckhoff, creative director of Maison Christian Lacroix, talks to KARINE MONIE about the inspiration behind the bold look of the apartment he shares with partner Pascal.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW.

The comparatively modest size of this apartment inspired the designer to delve deeper to create a luxurious yet practical holiday home for the client and his family. LYNN TAN reports.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

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

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

NO TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOOTS ALLOWED? NO PROBLEM.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

ELEGANT PRAIRIE DRESSES; MASCULINE TAILORING PAIRED WITH SENSUOUS BLOUSES WITH A TWIST; A PRACTICAL NEW BAG DUBBED THE DARIA THAT STILL MAKES A STATEMENT.

Clean, structured and (very) roomy, the Ghost Bag – which debuted at Balenciaga’s SS ’20 – highlights Demna Gvasalia’s interpretation of power dressing for every career woman (shoulder-padded blazers optional).

In his latest SS ’20 collection for Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquiere takes Belle Epoque pouf-sleeve shirts, Art Nouveau prints and ’70s miniskirts into the new decade with an eclectic mix of fabrics and modern silhouettes.

Start with a simple base – a black dress or separates in white. Add a statement bag or graphic jewellery. There, all ready for V-Day.

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.

Dreamy, fluid dresses, check. Statement-making accessories, check. Dramatic backdrop, check. Destination #OOTDs sorted.

Including the stuff that didn’t. So that you have the option of shopping for the same, or a different look.

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

“Clients are involved in the design process from the beginning.”

As the temperature climbs higher, how do we keep our freaking cool when it’s freaking hot?

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.

ELIZA HAMIZAH finds out more about this apartment with an Oriental - European style, which was designed by the homeowner himself.

Challenge yourself with these unusual – and gruelling – workouts. You’ll be surprised at just what you can achieve.

ELIZA HAMIZAH visits this renovated family home which exudes a chic yet sensible Japanese-inspired design.

A smart home need not have all its technological wizardry and sophisticated gadgetry blatantly displayed. LYNN TAN discovers the inner workings of this discreetly smart home.

A smart home need not have all its technological wizardry and sophisticated gadgetry blatantly displayed. LYNN TAN discovers the inner workings of this discreetly smart home.

The benefits of this alloy (brass is a metal blend) are not as many as gold.

Move over, Japan. Singapore distillers know a thing or two about Asian gin botanicals, too.

On the East Coast of the United States, this seemingly traditional home is surrounded by nature, but features glamorous interiors that reflect the owners’ chic style. KARINE MONIE finds out more from its designer.

Some of Pre-Fall’s best ideas remind us of the Expressionist work of Austrian artist Egon Schiele.

ELIZA HAMIZAH visits this home in Bugis, where the owners' jet-setting lifestyle and the designer's knack for spatial and lighting design resulted in a luxurious interior.

The annual AD Interieurs exhibition recently unveiled its latest showcase in Paris, comprising a series of rooms designed by 10 iconic interior designers. Home & Decor travels to France for a first-hand visit.

You know what’s great about being in the era of “anything goes”? It’s anything goes when it comes to how you want to dress for festive events (with the exception of black or white tie, of course). With that in mind, we’ve pulled 100 items of the kind you already love and wear, at prices that you’ll like even more.

You know what’s great about being in the era of “anything goes”? It’s anything goes when it comes to how you want to dress for festive events (with the exception of black or white tie, of course). With that in mind, we’ve pulled 100 items of the kind you already love and wear, at prices that you’ll like even more.

Introduce lush, dark greens into your home to bring a bit of nature inside.

The Look.

Indulge in the allure of dark shades and sophisticated forms, for vignettes that exude suave style.

The seductive appeal and alluring forms of these richly textured homeware make them perfect for a scintillating home setting.

Pair luxurious fabrics with casual, everyday pieces. Upgrade your denim, dress up your army surplus finds, and add a touch of ruggedness to your LBD.

Instant style upgrade: four hot accessories to jump-start your off-duty looks now.

Rose-tinted glasses make us look fondly upon designs from the past, but only a few are timeless enough to surface again and again. Distinct colours, patterns and styles have the power to conjure up memories of people, places and feelings.

Fall into the embrace of Rose Quartz and Serenity, which twins a warm blush with cool tranquil blue, Pantone’s colour of the year.

Unleash your tribal instinct with tropical prints, fringe, patchwork details and XL-sized costume jewellery.

The ’80s are always coming back. Because who doesn’t love excessive styling and ott silhouettes?

No other suit is more enduringly cool than the tuxedo. And now, it’s even cooler with embellishments or patterns, and teamed with edgy jewellery.

Shine now in these high-gloss metallic suits and fully embellished dresses that scream wow.