You can’t go wrong with the most iconic luxury watches from the most established names.

These enduring prints are sure to give any wardrobe a boost.

Leather bomber jacker, Hermes

THE ARTISTS TAN YA AND KARA INEZ.

Make an entrance in the season’s strongest runway looks.

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

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana chat with Jeffrey Yan about why beauty is more important than ever and the brilliant riches they excavated for their latest Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria collections.

Stand tall in the season’s sharpest tailored numbers, adorned with delicate blooms that made the jump from wallpaper to wardrobe.

IN THIS MADCAP WORLD, FALL/WINTER 2020’S LADYLIKE DRESSES AND SECRETARIAL CHIC SEPARATES WITH A LYNCHIAN FLAIR ONLY ADD CHARACTER.

SO WHAT IF TRAVEL’S STILL RESTRICTED? LENDING A FUN AND FEEL-GOOD DIMENSION TO ARCHIVE STYLES FROM HIS GENDER-FLUID NAMESAKE LABEL – WITH MONCLER’S SIGNATURE LIGHTWEIGHT PUFFER FABRIC – JW ANDERSON REMINDS US THAT, SOMETIMES, ALL ONE NEEDS TO ESCAPE IS A LITTLE IMAGINATION. FEMALE AND THE LUXURY SKIWEAR BRAND GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH HIS DEBUT 1 MONCLER JW ANDERSON COLLECTION FOR THE LATTER’S GENIUS PROJECT.

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

Fringe, frills, flounce and feathers—this season’s most sumptuous looks served up on a bed of texture and lush details.

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.

Wendy Long gives us a peek into her chic, considered domain, where high style reigns supreme.

The modern mix that underpins Louis Vuitton—from historical references fused with futuristic elements to inspo taken from haute sportif and masculine tailoring—makes this fall/winter 2020 collection a standout for this new decade.

Everyone’s go-to basic is not so basic after all.

Every excuse to step outside deserves an impeccable outfit.

THE WINDS OF CHANGE PUSH AND PULL, NUDGE AND COERCE, ALLOWING FOR THE COEXISTENCE OF TURMOIL AND GROWTH.

Designers are returning to the core foundation of fashion – the original art form of dressmaking, while stripping off the pomp of decorative elements.

PULL IT BACK, DIAL IT DOWN, STRIP AWAY THE UNNECESSARY – NOT SO MUCH A PORTRAIT OF MINIMALISM, BUT LONDON-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER THERESA MARX’S PROPOSAL FOR MAKING WHAT’S NORMAL AND THE BEAUTY OF IT ALL, WELL, THE NORM.

The strength of cut and silhouette, with brilliant fabrication and details, is the strong pillar of FW ’20.

Create your own fairy tale with pretty dresses and florals, all worn with a devil‑may‑care attitude and swashbuckling boots.

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

Make lace urban with posh hardware, an ironic tee and a punch of leather.

COLOUR PLAY

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.

Her World presents the latest collection from Michael Kors, a good reminder that a versatile style goes the extra mile.

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.

SOME SUGGESTIONS FROM THE PRE-FALL COLLECTIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A ZOOM STYLE STAR.

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.

Edited by Gracia Phang

Lessons in elegance, these jewelled creations make a sophisticated statement on timeless design.

Edited by Gracia Phang

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

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

WHAT THE FEMALE TEAM IS INTO NOW

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

The last great recession saw the resurgence of minimalism. As we teeter now on the precipice of another, the movement that has become a trendy, Instagrammable lifestyle looks set to resonate even more powerfully. Keng Yang Shuen explains why it’s remained – and should continue to be – a forceful influence not just in fashion, but also all other aspects of reality.

Take a cue from these celebrity mums and go for multitasking pieces that let you mix and match – with minimal effort – no matter the occasion

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

NO TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOOTS ALLOWED? NO PROBLEM.

A TONGUE-IN-CHEEK (AND FASHIONABLE) ANSWER TO SOCIAL DISTANCING: SPRING/SUMMER 2020’S RUNWAY PIECES THAT ARE AS MAXIMALIST IN DIMENSIONS AS THEY ARE IN STYLE.

SINGAPORE ARTIST HOWIE KIM TRANSLATES FANTASTICAL, ALMOST TRIPPY POP CULTURE-INFLUENCED IMAGERY THROUGH DIGITAL DRAWINGS.

Long live the glory of chic black pieces in silk, lace and leather.

What does it mean to be a princess today? Here, four young women—Princess Talita von Fürstenberg, Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece, Princess Nokia and King Princess—reveal why making it reign in 2020 is about more than titles. It’s a state of mind.

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

Gucci pre-fall 2020

Take a deep breath and enjoy the luxury of being safe at home.

Engage in circular fashion and help reduce your carbon footprint by renting your wardrobe.

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

Better known for her climate change speeches than her dress sense, Greta Thunberg is often seen in comfortable basics, but not without occasional splashes of colour.

REIMAGINING THE OFF-SCREEN MOMENTS ON A MOVIE SET, THE CINEMATIC NEW YORK-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER NAT IRLIN SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE UNDERSTATED GLAMOUR OF PRE-FALL'S 'SOS-INFLECTED TRENCH COATS, SHEATH DRESSES AND SKIRT SUITS.

RAINBOW TIE-DYED BEACHWEAR STAPLES.

Fashion comes back to earth via clothes wreathed in wild flowers or fluttering with petal-like folds. Fabrics are natural, organic or upcycled; the mood is one of healing and budding optimism.

Ease into the hottest month of the year with relaxed silhouettes made for lounging, splashed with exuberant graphic prints.

A day out with your little ones calls for outfits that are comfy, functional and fabulous

This Mother’s Day, we visit three generations of a loving family – grandmother, mother and daughter – and explore the bonds that tie them

Take comfort in the familiar and look to decades past for inspiration—be it a 1960s shorts suit, ’70s midriff-baring top, ’80s culottes or an 18th-century pannier.

Self-confessed fashion magpie Katherine Ormerod learns to dress more sustainably.

THE STYLE

Edited by Gracia Phang.

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

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

Movie magic, that is. For Old Hollywood glamour is staging a spectacular comeback.

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

From powerful runway shows to red-carpet movie glitz, Nicolas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton collections have always celebrated expressive individuality. And at the recent awards season, he upped the ante, taking things to the next level.

Chanel spring/summer 2020

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.

With a mix of sequins, lace and volume, this season’s most covetable pieces are soft and feminine, but with an edge.

Young, beautiful and digital savvy, these three faces represent the new breed of Singapore models and they’re making major moves in some of SS ‘20’s most eyecatching looks.

Going beyond the K-pop style, these five South Korean designers are creating sleek, everyday pieces for the modern woman.

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

From structured shirts to unconventional dresses and unexpected accents, the latest from 2020’s spring/summer collection will take your basic work wardrobe to a whole new level

IN THE OVER THREE DECADES HE’S SPENT AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAX MARA, IAN GRIFFITHS HAS ALWAYS IMBUED HIS COLLECTIONS FOR THE ITALIAN LUXURY LABEL WITH A SENSE OF POSITIVITY.

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.

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

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

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.

A celebration of vibrant prints, homespun textures and a hint of shimmer for the spring/summer season.

Staying cool is a breeze with Charles & Keith’s modern and edgy Mesh Collection.

The best of what’s new for spring, from reimagined classics to safari-inspired glamour.

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.

Beat the heat with easy separates in cool, soft hues and polished extras.

DARE TO BARE

THE MINI DRESS

Balenciaga spring/ summer 2020

IN AN AGE WHEN WE’RE CONSTANTLY ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE NEXT SHINY NEW THING WHILE REPEATEDLY LOOKING TO THE PAST FOR INSPIRATION, COACH HAS FOUND A HAPPY MEDIUM:

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).

Timeless boots; bold, bright pumps; comfy flat sandals; and classic sneakers in neutral tones.

Classic designs and a masculine vibe add to the appeal of these bold timepieces made for women.

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.

Clad in biker chick-meets-Mother Earth ensembles, supermodel Cindy Crawford, at 53, is still riding high at the top of her game.

The ’70s flower child is all grown up in kaleidoscopic florals and ethereal silhouettes.

Cut a dramatic figure in the season’s most dynamic black and white pieces.

RUNWAY TO REALWAY.

Paul Andrew has spun his childhood memories into Salvatore Ferragamo’s spring/summer 2020 collection, weaving its heritage with a progressive new spirit.

Edited by Gracia Phang.

Thinking of giving up what could be a high-flying career for a shot at doing what you truly love? These women did, and they’ve never been happier.

Take centre stage with these stunning beauty looks inspired by your favourite K-drama heroines.

Four couples, four different stages of marriage – this is how love blossomed and thrived between them.

Wipe the slate clean with a sublime mix of diaphanous separates and crisp white tailoring.

Edited by Gracia Phang

21 Stories’ Jeneen Goh recommends accessories to glam up your outfit quickly. For her, they’re instant sartorial confidence boosters, too!

Step into the New Year in these brilliant and bold shades.

Step into spring where fresh, vibrant floral blooms come to life on pretty dresses to standout suits.

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

Oft-associated with Yves Saint Laurent, this borrowed-from-the-boys outerwear staple is one of the most classic and utilitarian pieces you can own.

Resort 2020's version:Michael Jackson meets Metropolis meets the 1980s (cute Isabel Marant here)

It’s your time to rise — show up in a dreamy mix of brights or make a strong comeback with edgy monochromes.

CLOCKWORK ORANGE

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.

Bring glad tidings with luscious baubles everyone would approve of.

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

An editor’s style picks

That means bold colours and big glitter. These looks are created from the latest holiday collections and show you how to add a party touch to basic everyday makeup.

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

Curators Naomi Wang (left) and Jackie Yoong tell us what it means to curate the Asian Civilisations Museum’s first fashion and textiles, and jewellery galleries, which open their doors next year.

Pick your favourite mini or midi dress to wear this festive season.

It’s party season! Shimmy the nigh away with sparkles, ruffles, feathers and fringing

Chanel cruise 2019

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

The objective: a year-end standout style reboot.

Roll on with the magic of the season — work all that’s romantic, feminine and soft into your holiday wardrobe. holiday wardrobe.

Matriarchs Kris Jenner and Yolanda Hadid channel archenemies Alexis and Krystle Carrington in a hilarious send-up of the iconic ’80s soap opera. By Mike Sager.

From Sweden to China: fashion powerhouse H&M heads East with its collaboration featuring young Chinese designer Angel Chen.

High-octane iridescence, decadent jewel tones, exaggerated pouts and out-of-this-world eyes.

Inarguably Singapore’s most talkedabout siblings, Benjamin and Narelle Kheng share how they feel about each other, and why nothing can come between them.

Italian designer Giambattista Valli is known for his beautiful haute couture with its explosions of tulle and ruffles.

We got a female leader to decode what power dressing looks like in 2019

Jennifer Aniston has had her slew of big screen hits but it’s from TV that fans fell in love with her.

Jennifer Aniston has had her slew of big screen hits but it’s from TV that fans fell in love with her.

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

A little fashion math will help you build a smarter wardrobe. By Katherine Ormerod

The supermodel opens her little black book, as told to Alison S. Cohn.

Step confidently into fall in tall boots, midi skirts, and luxurious outerwear. By Lisa Armstrong

Edited by Debby Kwong.

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.

We first met her mean girl Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. Now LEIGHTON MEESTER is playing for laughs—and new depths—as a different TV archetype: the single mom. She talks moving forward when life is more happily hectic than ever.

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

We show you how to take 20 of FW19’s boldest trends and turn them into fresh new looks.

ARTS & MEDIA

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

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

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

WELCOME GENERATION BUY-ANYWHERE. FLIP AND SCROLL THE FRESHEST FINDS OF FALL 2019.

Having established a name for herself as a model, MTV Asia VJ and radio host, Hanli Hoefer isn’t content to rest on her laurels. She’s clinched a leading role on television, adding to her multifaceted career.

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

THE BEST OF STREET STYLE BOILS DOWN TO INDIVIDUALITY, AND WITH PUNK ELEMENTS LIKE SEW-ON PATCHES AND DESIGN DETAILS THAT LET ONE CUSTOMISE ONE’S LOOK, THE LATEST INSTALMENT OF 2 MONCLER 1952 HAS US COVERED.

BECAUSE THIS SEASON, REAL (FASHION) HEROES DO WEAR CAPES.

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.

Hit the headlines and turn heads in the striking new vintage print from DVF.

Whether it’s the swinging ’60s or the power ’80s, the past decades can be one of the richest sources of inspiration when it comes to the LBD.

The wardrobes of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, offer a lesson in developing iconic personal style.

These are the designers and labels whose work will set the agenda and trends in the years to come, so stay woke.

THE SLIP DRESS.

Elevate your wardrobe from ordinary to outstanding with the boldest and most dramatic pieces from Fall/Winter ’19.

In contentious and crazy-ass times, designers revisit what makes women feel good, confident, safe and strong: elegance (beautifully exemplified here at Dolce & Gabbana).

Up your office wear ante in a wardrobe of modern designs from homegrown labels.

What we’re all talking about this month.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

Kenneth Goh travels to the home of Lamborghini to discover how this testosterone supercar is finally embracing its feminine side.

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.

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

The enigmatic, surrealist oeuvre of French photographer/beauty guru Serge Lutens makes the perfect inspiration for Pre-fall’s ’80s-inflected makeup colours and fashion accessories.

Edited by Debby Kwong.

The best of America comes out to play with graphic prints and rich hues set against cult works from the L.A. edition of the Frieze Art Fair.

Draw inspiration from nature and express yourself through playful illustrations.

Like dots of paint on a Monet painting, florals blossom on romantic gowns, capes and coats to form a verdant canvas that’s rich with colours and prints.

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.

EVERY DAY IS FANCY DRESS DAY WITH THE COLOURFUL, VINTAGE FANATIC MODEL MAE LAPRES – SO WHO BETTER TO PUT SOME OUTLANDISH CINEMATIC GLAMOUR INTO PRE-FALL’S DRAMATIC GOWNS AND STATEMENT COCKTAIL DRESSES?

“I LOVE COOKING FOR THE PEOPLE I LOVE. IT’S MY WAY OF SHOWING CARE.”

While S/S and F/W generate the bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Pre-Fall, available from May to August, and Resort (also known as Cruise), from November to January – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. Our first look at this year’s Pre-Fall ran last month. This is the second part.

Given how much our work spaces (and hours!) have changed, maybe it’s time for us to re-think the concept of workwear, says Fashion Editor Cheryl Chan.

“Look at me, I’m limitless” – the lyrics to Jennifer Lopez’s song ring like an anthem to the superstar’s life and career. As she approaches 50, and with a new tour and movie out soon, the singer-actress-dancer-producer-mother shows there’s just no stopping her.

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

How do we, the progressive women’s fashion and beauty magazine, celebrate turning 45?

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.

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.

For those bright, sunny days, stay stylish and protected with these cool sun hats.

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.

What does it mean to be a mum who prioritises her wellbeing, happiness and career above family and kids? It means being a fulfilled and happy mother who is able to transmit all those #wins to her loved ones.

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

The point here: Pair it with dressier items so that it has more than Tank Girl potential – heels instead of sneakers; a feminine top instead of a grungy tee; and a tailored jacket instead of a bomber.

Slim and tuck all the right places with these shapewear options.

With an interplay of bold hues, graphic geometry and free-form artistry, it’s no wonder the future is bright.

Go freestyle with your strokes and draw outside the lines to make your peepers new works of art.

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.

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.

In the ’90s, it was called minimalism. In 2019, it’s simpler pleasures.

This music festival mainstay has made its psychedelic swirl from the freespirited crowds to the runway this season.

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

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.

OLD HOLLYWOOD IS NEW AGAIN.

FORMER SINGAPORE DANCE THEATRE BALLERINAS ALISON CARROLL AND LISHA CHIN’S QUEST TO CREATE A DANCE INSPIRED FITNESS WORKOUT LED TO THE LAUNCH OF THEIR STUDIO BALLET BODY. HERE, THEY SHOW THEIR MOVES IN THIS YEAR’S LATEST OUTFITS.

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.

THE GODDESS OF POP AND ORIGINATOR OF GYPSY MEETS SHOWGIRL GLAMOUR HAS BEEN GETTING US BABES SINCE 1965.

There was a time when the qualities of a great dress were how versatile it was, not how many likes it got;

Cartier’s iconic red case for its jewellery and watches has been given another function.