As the new face of Chanel N˚5, Marion Cotillard joins the ranks of numerous leading ladies, starting with Coco herself. She talks to Lydia Slater about her passion for activism, her dedication to her craft and the lessons she learnt during lockdown.

What does it take to be an effective leader? We turn the spotlight on four in different industries and quiz them with questions crowdsourced from The Peak’s community.

A DIVERSITY REPORT ON THE FALL/WINTER 2020 RUNWAY SEASON BY THE FASHION SPOT – DRAWN FROM 194 SHOWS THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE FOUR MAJOR FASHION WEEK CITIES – FOUND THAT 40.6 PER CENT OF MODELS CAST WERE PEOPLE OF COLOUR.

In the business of building the perfect playground for his clients, Leon Tan approaches this with the same playful attitude he applies to his sense of style.

What makes a business digital-first? The creative minds behind three digital fashion and jewellery enterprises share what it’s like to run in the virtual world.

How do you create culture? A dash of bravery, a few drops of creativity, dollops of passion and a desire to pass it on to the next generation. The Peak pairs five current and future icons from five different cultural fields and transcribe their riveting conversations.

The pandemic hit the reset button on an industry associated with trends and a taste for the novel. Four players in different areas of fashion and luxury retail share how their work has changed in this new world and their thoughts on the future.

Zumba Burn It Up!

Ancestors Legacy

FRESH OUT OF LOCKDOWN, LUCIA PICA – GLOBAL CREATIVE MAKEUP AND COLOR DESIGNER OF CHANEL – GIVES NOELLE LOH THE EXCLUSIVE ON WHAT NOW (AND NEXT) FOR COSMETICS

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.

Living in a digital age means that many of our social interactions are done online.

Amassing a cult following in recent months, these homegrown cafes, eateries and home kitchens are wowing diners with innovative ideas, fresh new flavours and DIY kits that are simply mouthwatering.

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll worldwide for both individuals and economies.

Artist and art educator Saharra discusses the importance of art education as coping strategies for our young ones during these unprecedented times.

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

We embarked on an inspiring journey in March with #HerWorldHerStory – a collection of 60 real-life stories to celebrate Her World’s 60th anniversary this year.

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THERE ARE 217,200 SINGAPOREANS LIVING ABROAD.

SOME FASHION SCHOOLS MIGHT HAVE INTRODUCED DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THEIR GRADUATION SHOWS THIS YEAR, BUT LET’S BE HONEST: THEY JUST DON’T HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AND MEANING AS A TRADITIONAL RUNWAY PRESENTATION, ESPECIALLY FOR THE DESIGNERS WHO’VE SPENT MONTHS OF LABOUR AND RESEARCH ON THEIR COLLECTIONS (THANKS, MISS RONA).

Vintage spirits are taking over the world of drinks, with decades-old gin, liqueurs, and amari most wanted by collectors and the flavour-curious. Here’s what you need to know about this burgeoning category.

Ever come across a dusty old game in your collection that you feel like playing again, only to realise It doesn’t inspire the same awe it did when you first brought it home?

Her World celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the fifth part of the six-month series #HerWorldHerStory to celebrate, define and champion women.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

Glasses, Prada. Bag; necklace; sandal, Miu Miu OPPOSITE: Bag; sandal, Prada

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

Circuit breaker has been tough for everyone – and rough on your looks.

WITHOUT THEM, MODEL LAYLA ONG MIGHT HAVE NEVER WALKED FOR GUCCI; THE CULT LABEL YOUTHS IN BALACLAVA MIGHT NOT LOOK AS COOL; AND, WELL, SOME OF THE STUFF YOU SEE IN THIS MAGAZINE MIGHT NEVER HAVE MATERIALISED.

Declutter your mind of an over abundance of anxiety to achieve a healthy, positive well-being.

Grasshoppers have become the answer to the world’s quest for a more sustainable protein alternative.

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

An axiom that may have been coined long after the first motor race ever run remains as compelling today: “Racing improves the breed”.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Wendy Jacobs and her daughter, Iman Fandi, as both take the combination of fashion and family to brave, new heights

As Chaumet celebrates the reopening of its Paris boutique this year, CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt speaks to Kenneth Goh about maintaining its connection to its storied past and plans to reach a new generation

Four supercar owners. Four really fast cars. The Peak gets in the passenger seat and discuss the drivers’ passion for power.

Dr Karen Soh, medical director of Prive Clinic, tells you about the aesthetic treatments that can help reduce and lighten pigmentation.

EMBRACING AND LEARNING FROM HER REGRETS IN LIFE ARE WHAT KEEPS ACTRESS REBECCA LIM GROUNDED.

Vinously speaking, here’s a snapshot of where we are now – in Singapore and beyond.

They run businesses, manage their families and never take no for an answer.

AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THE COVETED AIR JORDAN 1 HIGH OG DIOR SNEAKER.

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.

Spring’s most ethereal dresses are an ode to the colour of always, now and forever—in every shade and tone

Get the most bang out of your buck with these 20 ideas on how to save and grow your wealth for the rest of the year.

Maximise your beauty budget and get the most bang for your buck with these smart investment choices.

A round-up of the best brightening investments for your beauty wardrobe and regime.

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

Being “sober curious” is the trend that finally ends alcohol glamorisation.

Music and passion—here, Lolo reflects on living a life of contrasts, a sound that’s rare in this world, and keeping it real in her work.

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

Paris-based interior architect Tristan Auer embodies the elegance of high-end French design like an ambassador of the French art of living throughout the world.

Australian luxury furniture brand James Said’s new flagship store with a wine bar sits in a historic property restored by Sydney-based interior designer Greg Natale.

ITALIAN MAISON BVLGARI’S DISTINCTIVE B.ZERO1 COLLECTION DISRUPTED THE WAY LUXURY JEWELLERY SHOULD LOOK LIKE WHEN IT DEBUTED IN 1999 WITH ITS GRAPHIC, GEOMETRICAL CURVES INSPIRED BY THE COLOSSEUM, ALL CREATED WITH THE BRAND’S PROPRIETARY TUBOGAS TECHNIQUE.

If diplomacy is an art form, then German Ambassador Dr Ulrich Sante might just be the perfect artist.

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.

Andy Lim, chief executive officer of JL Family Office, stakes out his path as the steward of his family’s assets.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is using her celebrity to push for greater acceptance of diverse cultures and different body shapes— encouraging dialogues on the East-West cross-pollination that has shaped her own background and audacious style.

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

A safari dress in bottle-green leather encapsulates both the sophistication and escapism Glass wanted to convey

Dr Karen Soh, medical director of Prive Clinic, helps you figure out the difference between two non-surgical face-lifting treatments, and two body-sculpting aesthetics treatments.

Stay with desert nomads, or skip the ski resort and slide down the Hallein Salt Mine. How’s that for an alternative holiday?

BEAUTY HW ENDORSES

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.

The clandestine(?) life of a cybersecurity researcher.

This former show unit presented such a cleverly designed space, that it is now home to a young couple, who appreciates its understated and luxurious look. Lynn Tan reports.

Feminism told us we’d earned our wrinkles and other signs of maturity, so why all the drastic cosmetic surgery? Kirstie Clements examines the new aesthetic and asks if it’s a club we’re all destined to join

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

To Chavalit Frederick Tsao, chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group and founder of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, wellness is not just about the individual – it is the way to tackle the challenges of the new economy.

BAZAAR presents the hottest models from Singapore who are making their mark beyond the Little Red Dot. By Jeffrey Yan.

MASTER YOUR CPU COOLIN.

Offal, off-cut, spare-part eats have moved from street food status to gourmet dining.

The Year of the Rat comes with new beginnings, and with that, consider new opportunities and challenges as the shift in Qi permeates through 2020. Find out what you can expect and design a grand year for yourself. By Dato Joey Yap

Music can be like food for the soul.

Sure, she’s got a name straight out of the comic books, but Harley Quinn Smith is making her own mark in doing it all.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Find out if your toddler’s language development is on track, what to do about stuttering and when to seek help about speech disorders.

Amber Yong, the globetrotting supermum of Instagram stars @leialauren, is far from kiasu when it comes to her kids’ preschool education. She shares why.

Choosing a childcare centre or kindergarten for your little one? Bookmark this step-by-step guide for firsttime parents.

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

From the timeless appeal of Max Mara to the street-style culture of Seoul, this Italian house is addressing Gen Z with a cool blend of classics, digital innovation and the power of social media.

Apple AirPods Pro

Got a relationship problem? Jason Godfrey, our man about town, is here to help.

For this high horology head, the product is a journey into a realm of rarefied experiences.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Kenzo Takada, who retired from fashion more than 20 years ago, is now channelling his creative juices into styling homes and interior design. Despite the change, the 80-year-old innovator, who remains rooted in his design philosophy, discusses his legacy and the recurring Japanese influences on his bodies of work.

Acting has allowed Blake Lively to let go of her insecurities, and the star reveals how she has found her happy place – as actress, wife, mother… and cook

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

We ask the experts about common skin problems and how to solve them

Collected stories from the Expedia Group Research Summit

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.

With exciting new launches come some much-needed expert tips, straight from an insider.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

Editor-in-Chief Barbara Koh flies to Seoul for an exclusive interview with K-pop superstar and Urban Decay Global Citizen CL.

Hyaluronic acid is a powerhouse ingredient that pulls more than its own weight when it comes to skincare benefits. Find out how it can fix your skin woes

In Hong Kong for the Asian preview of Tiffany & Co.’s 2019 Blue Book Collection, Chief Gemologist Melvyn Kirtley tells us about the science behind the Tiffany magic. By Charmaine Ho

BEFORE GINETTE CHITTICK BECAME THE FASHION-FORWARD INDIE QUEEN OF THE LOCAL CREATIVE SCENE WITH HER PLAYFUL TEXTILE ART WORKS, BRITPOP DJ NIGHTS AND SHOEGAZE BAND ASTREAL, SHE WAS PART OF SINGAPORE’S FIRST ALL-GIRL PUNK BAND PSYCHO SONIQUE.

A new style of Champagne is bubbling up, offering aficionados distinct and differentiated tastes.

Striking shades and bold lines make for standout timepieces.

PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

Master these seven movement patterns and you’ll move better, minimise injury, and expand your workout repertoire.

Ever wondered how to reuse toilet paper rolls, instead of simply discarding them? Well, Paris-based artists Anastassia Elias and Junior Fritz Jacquet have found creative ways to transform them into whimsical miniature universes and captivating face masks.

The InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort presents laidback, luxury living in beguiling lands that time almost forgot. Writer Elle Kwan Place

Peter Mahony, Hong Kong-based General Manager of Benetti Yachts Asia, takes stock of the latest developments in the world of the high-end brand he represents and the regional response.

DESPITE THE EASING OF DRESS CODES AROUND THE WORLD, LOOKING SPIFFY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.

MANDEEP CHOPRA, FOUNDER OF LIMITED EDT, SINGAPORE’S FIRST DEDICATED SNEAKER BOUTIQUE, IS ON A MISSION TO CEMENT SINGAPORE’S STATUS AS A STREET CULTURE CAPITAL.

This modest-sized flat in Tiong Bahru was reconfigured to fit a baby grand piano. JACQUELINE TAN finds out how the owners kept their home spacious, and infused it with modern and retro elements for character.

While most people take photographs as a way to create lasting memories, this intrepid artist found a unique way to make his.

Alex Landi plays an exciting breakout role on Grey’s Anatomy, and tells us how it all started.

In this exclusive, the soulful Sabrina Claudio opens up on what it means to truly be vulnerable.

Singing about the pains of growing and knowing it all, Alessia Cara is the voice keeping you up at night.

The latest iteration of this skincare gadget will level up your regime and set your heart aflutter.

FIERCELY INDEPENDENT AND PASSIONATELY DRIVEN, THESE FOUR LOCAL WOMEN FROM DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS TELL US WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CRAFT ONE’S DREAMS—IN TRUE CORUM FASHION.

Gertrude Stein coined this phrase to describe how things are just what they are. In the case of Fresh’s new Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask, the roses are more than just roses, as Ng Yi Lian discovers in Morocco.

Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS) Design Excellence Awards 2018/2019 Designer of the Year award recipient, Mike Lim, shares his thoughts about the winning project, Our Tampines Hub (OTH), and the key to the success of large-scale projects.

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

Deep, monochrome shades dominate this luxurious apartment, with bold wallpapers for an offbeat tone.

Uwe Cremering, Director, Ambeo Immersive Audio, Sennheiser.

Custom keycap sets that will literally make you stop and stare.

Underground, misfit, weird, and 100 per cent wonderful that way. Way before such attributes became Gen Z buzzwords, the DJ/boutique owner/nightlife impresario was steadily living and dressing up by them.

Tommy Ton, the man who made his name with street style photography, takes on the new challenge of fashion design for New York-based luxury label, Deveaux.

It is not just the ladies who share a passion for fashion. Meet this sartorial society – a collective of young gentlemen (and one lady) bonded by their shared pursuit of sartorial perfection.

Analysis of Google searches and vast amounts of statistics are helping to uncover new medical treatments and ways to improve health.

This month's chic list.

Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain.

There are plenty of fish in the sea, yet some still end up with a catfish— like these six guys who went on dates with girls who didn’t quite look like they did in pictures.

Modern, casual, versatile, the house’s fine jewels have been reimagined by its new artistic director for watches and jewellery.

School’s out but the learning doesn’t stop there! Here are 20 places with enjoyable yet educational activities for your kids to experience in the month of June.

The Her World team tested myriad shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in treatments. The aim: to round up the best products for every hair type.

Love the visuals in our magazine or on Instagram? You can style your home to get amazing snaps that seem as effortlessly taken, with these photography and styling tips.

ARCHITECT AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGNER ONG KER SHING DRAWS ON HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES TO INSPIRE HER BODY OF WORK.

Where your work life is concerned, you don’t always have to stay in your lane. In fact, seeking professional help just might revive your career.

There’s so much more to health than your body weight.

WE’RE NOT PAID AS MUCH AS MEN FOR THE SAME AMOUNT OF WORK.

For these three women, it means overcoming the odds even though life dealt them a bad hand.

Today’s Gen Z beauty audience seek realness, that inside-out glow and an honest opinion when it comes to making a purchase. See how these model personalities trawl the net and use social media to tell us what beauty really is to them.

Danish jewellery luminary Ole Lynggaard speaks to us about his new Cranes collection and the patience that comes with crafting perfection.

Cara Delevingne and Peter Philips paint the city of Seoul pink with the scintillating lipstick everyone’s talking about—Dior Addict Stellar Shine.

Shirley Crystal Chua, founder and CEO of Golden Equator, talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated tech world.

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

Talk about skincare with multiple functions.

From sprightly brights and the charmingly cute to the exotics, Summer’s bags provide that break from the norm.

The Indonesian island is seeing a surge in beach club developments, but can it maintain its momentum to become the Ibiza of South-east Asia?

Fascinated with all the hype surrounding healing crystals? Here’s everything you need to know if you’re keen to get started on this ancient ritual.

Showcasing over 3,000 carats of certified rubies, Van Cleef & Arpel’s Treasure of Rubies is a disciplined study of beauty. Charmaine Ho reports from the launch in Bangkok.

When I first met Josh, our connection was instantaneous and electric.

Think of a sex addict and you’ll probably picture someone who masturbates or has sex a lot.

Milan Design Week provides an eclectic environment for launches by fashion brands.

For actress Constance Lau, snagging a role in Crazy Rich Asians was validation that her years of hard work and gumption had finally hit pay dirt.

No guesswork is needed with Clinique’s ID – it’s idiot-proof customisation in two steps.

A technique that gets smarter over time.

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.

At Lange, it’s all about doing things the hard way – a philosophy that suits this product development director just fine.

ACTIVIST VENTURES OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE TO SHAKE UP THE FOOD INDUSTRY.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

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.

From the metallic shine of mesh dresses to the power of primary bold separates, celebrate spring/summer 2019 with unapologetically sexy, feminine and empowering fashion for today’s glamazons.

IN A SEASON THAT CELEBRATED WOMANHOOD IN ALL ITS FORMS, DESIGNERS CHAMPIONED A DIVERSE WARDROBE THAT BROUGHT US ALL ON A SWEET ESCAPE EDITED BY GERALD TAN

A showcase for new technologies, robots and a series of talks livestreamed to audiences around the world:

What is it like to raise a child with high-functioning autism in Singapore? One brave mum shares her inspiring story with EVELINE GAN.

Rewire your leadership approach through executive coaching.

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.

You’ve gotta have faith in love... and sometimes in more ways than one. Two interfaith couples recount their love stories and share advice on how to navigate these relationships.

The interior design as well as architectural features of a space can be enhanced by art. Bernardo Coronado Guerra shares suggestions on how to incorporate it into your home.

Singapore is arguably the world’s most expensive city* to live in.

The last of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac is also the fifth most intelligent in the world.

The latest hybrid trend brings together artisanal whimsy and the great outdoors.

If you’re facing a quarter-life crisis or feeling burnt out, taking a career break to do something out of the box may do you a world of good.

Your room is your refuge—add these five things to create a space that boosts your mood and calms your nerves.

The rising star of the spirits world is only for the brave.

Once regarded as a gritty, male-dominated sport, Crossfit has earned the favour of many women in Singapore. Laine Tan investigates.

The first Singapore jeweller to collaborate with household names such as Disney and Singapore Airlines is also organising bigger and better Keepers events.

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

We take a look at three photo features that are turning up in today’s smartphones and the technology behind them to see how they’re producing ILC-like images.

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.

Stash your name cards, but bring your game.

Can you give us a quick rundown of Workplace by Facebook?

There’s some adage that goes along the lines of how for one to move forward, you ought to look back.

From healthcare to technology, this year’s cohort of winning women are changing the world as we know it with their smarts, hard work and unwavering dedication to uplifting others.

Who does actor Yao Wenlong worry more about: His 12-year-old son or three-year-old daughter? Find out also why he didn’t send them to school in Singapore.

After years of ceding the limelight to K-beauty, Nihon makeup and skincare are flexing their muscle and making their presence felt once again on the global stage.

Or how your brain needs your eyes to help trick your ears into hearing what’s not there.

Make each Christmas gift count with useful presents from Brother

Did you know that learning two languages builds brain power? Experts share everyday ways to introduce mother tongue to your baby.

A great haircut is a good thing.

As the 29th edition of The Singapore International Film Festival rolls around, we meet the power players of our film industry who are shaping, moulding and steering the visual language of cinema with their behindthe-scenes bravado

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Two major timepiece retailers here have opened their digital doors.

Piaget’s managing director of Australia and South-east Asia, Petronille de Parseval, crosses borders to seek connections and experience the unfamiliar.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

With its numerous improvements, 802.11ax looks set to be the next big wireless standard, but why should you care?

From sporty GMT timepieces to sophisticated world-timers, the watches designed for frequent travellers can be an attraction in themselves.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

TAKING PROBIOTICS CAN BOOST YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND IMMUNITY, AND ALSO POTENTIALLY IMPACT YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH. ARM YOURSELF WITH THESE KNOW-HOWS BEFORE STARTING ON A COURSE.

Being good at googling stuff doesn’t make you an expert. That’s why we’ve got three people who are experts in their fields to teach us how to do specific things better.