FOR THE MULTITUDE OF DIFFERENCES THAT WE OUGHT TO RECOGNISE AND EMBRACE, THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT ASIAN WOMEN IN GENERAL SHARE IN COMMON WHEN IT COMES TO DISCUSSING MATTERS OF THE SKIN.

Sleek, stylish pieces for a home office that will contribute to a job well done.

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.

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

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.

The global fashion landscape is set to change irrevocably post-pandemic and those tectonic shifts have also reverberated here at home. Jeffrey Yan examines how the industry at large is adapting and the ways our local and regional designers are responding to this crisis.

Drawing from the whimsical world of Peter Pan for his S/S ’20 collection, Malaysian designer Edie Chung shares how his label Friesenguys is for curious folks with a sense of adventure.

With its mindful, anti-consumerist spirit and focus on well-made pieces that last across time and trends, could the slow movement be fashion’s much-needed salve especially following the great Covid shake-up? Keng Yang Shuen spotlights two young, under-the-radar Singapore labels leading the charge with their naturally beautiful, lovingly handmade clothes and accessories.

The Singapore fashion community has been innovating ways to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

Conscious.

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.

Known for its romantic, flouncy designs seen on the likes of Ariana Grande, womenswear label Anais Jourden is the It name with the cool girl following.

Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam shares why he wants to embolden the modern woman with his vibrant clothes.

WITH ITS DARK YET ROMANTIC, COUNTERCULTURE ROOTS, GOTHIC FASHION HAS LONG OFFERED AN ESCAPIST SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR DESIGNERS.

In this first-ever youth takeover of Her World, we gave them a canvas to express themselves: a group of street dancers lets us in on their vibrant lifestyle (captured and styled by Lasalle students), young women make themselves heard on issues close to their hearts, and beauty lovers share their insider addresses. This is a glimpse at what makes young people tick.

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

From playful colours to a ’70s comeback, these are the trends to watch, plus must-buy items this season – according to the merchandisers from three of the hippest multi-label stores in SG.

The husband-and-wife co-founders of contemporary womenswear label Beyond The Vines are using their complementary expertise to build a brand that offers thoughtful clothes for every woman.

Nope, this isn’t a story about going makeup free or some new Goop-y, all-natural skincare craze.

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

What we’re all talking about this month.

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

Are auctions the fast track to amassing awine collection?

PERHAPS IT’S A REACTION AGAINST THE TURBULENT TIMES THAT WE’RE LIVING IN (OR WE’RE JUST SECRETLY HANKERING FOR THE RETURN OF ALT-CHIC CIRCA THE 1990S).

EVOKING FASHION NOSTALGIA IN ITS MOST INTOXICATING FORM: SAINT LAURENT F/W ’19, WHICH DRAWS FROM THE SOPHISTICATED SENSUALITY OF BIANCA JAGGER, BETTY CATROUX AND CATHERINE DENEUVE, THEN LENSES IT ALL THROUGH SOME HIGH-POWERED ’80S GLAMOUR.

CALL THEM FASHION’S NEW ACTIVISTS: YOUNG CONCEPTUAL LABELS SIDE-STEPPING GENRES, GENDERS AND OTHER SOCIAL NORMS TO USHER IN A BRAND NEW ERA OF CONSCIOUS DRESSING.

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

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Meet the players flying the flag of Singapore beauty out in the global arena.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

Paragon’s reinvention of its third floor into a 15,000 sq ft open concept makes it a first-of-its-kind store, offering exclusive brands and some of the most novel fashion, lifestyle and dining experiences.

Helmed by its first creative director, Yuni Ahn (the design director at #oldceline), the French music label elevates its club culture cool with the introduction of high fashion.

The creative duo behind Sydney-based label, Song for the Mute open up about their journey of discovery and evolution, and their plans to break new ground.

Before being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

TIMELESS CLOTHES IN LOOSER CUTS THAT ARE EASY TO WEAR TEND TO STAY IN ROTATION LONGER.

Fashion trends can seem downright crazy these days. Thank goodness for these “palate cleansers”.

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

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.

M-sized, embroidered canvas Baguette, $9,600. All Baguettes have a card slot.

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

A vinyl music savant, a guitar slashing fairy godmother to independent local musicians, a Gen Z all-girl punk band… Keng Yang Shuen profiles five female names who are really tearing up our music industry.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

Make each Christmas gift count with useful presents from Brother

At Wisma Atria, you’ll find the best gift ideas across fashion, beauty and lifestyle for the whole family and more, so what are you waiting for?

THE NEXT FRONTIER IN ECO-MINDED FASHION LABELS: ANYTHING BUT YOUR BEIGE, EARTH-MOTHER CLOTHES OF YORE THAT SCORE BIG ON RESPONSIBILITY, BUT ZILCH ON AESTHETICS. KENG YANG SHUEN ROUNDS UP SIX RISING NAMES LEADING THE CHARGE.

HOW TO REFRESH FAMILIAR LOOKS AND UPDATE YOUR STYLE STANDBYS – PLUS, FOUR NEW TRENDS TO TRY FOR FALL/ WINTER 2018.

What we know of fashion justseems to keep on changing. Who are the new influencers? Whatare the new staples? Do seasonsand gender matter? The designersbehind three labels to watch nowgive their take. By Keng Yang Shuen and Imran Jalal.

Do private-hire cars tarnish the image of a brand? If so, why are car companies jostling for a piece of the blue-label market?

Shoe-holics, this is not a drill. Hot off their site launch, MarthaLouisa.com has partnered with Instagram style superstar Man Repeller to carry an exclusive line of designs that will satisfy your cravings for new footwear. The standout piece from the collection? A cerulean pair of sandals with a little lobster embroidered on the back of each heel. Think of this as your perfect goeverywhere shoe for the season: You can take it to the office in a midi dress, or serve it up with a pair of denim jeans for weekend brunch.

Independent multi-label stores used to be the It place to shop, see and be seen at. They’ve also become increasingly rare. Keng Yang Shuen speaks to the folks keeping the concept alive about what makes a great retail experience.

Zoom in on the mood boards and style notes of global creatives from the worlds of fashion, photography, gastronomy and urban art.

INGAPORE FASHION WEEK 2017 RETURNS WITH THE ONGOING MISSION TO SHOWCASE THE HOTTEST HOME-GROWN LABELS, AND TO SOLIDIFY THE ISLAND NATION’S REPUTATION AS THE REGION’S PREMIER FASHION HUB.

THE ANNUAL SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK RETURNS FROM OCT 26 TO 28 WITH NEW NAMES AND FRESH PERSPECTIVES. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S IN STORE THIS YEAR. BY DONSON CHAN

In the hands of local label Biro, even staples like denim look unexpected.

This year, watch companies will have to meet stricter requirements to label their watches “Swiss Made”. Here’s what it means and how much it matters.

Modelled after Moroccan babouche shoes, Bally’s Janelle leather loafer is one of the many ways the Swiss brand has adapted traditions for 21st-century style.

Meet your new fashion powerhouses – a daring breed of style darlings shaping the way Singaporean women look, feel and dress.

Capitol Piazza is home to international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, making shopping for that perfect Christmas style statement so much easier.

What makes a cult favourite? TAN MIN YAN discovers the appeal of Japanese artisanal label 45R in Tokyo.

One is singapore’s answer to rick owens; another makes lace ready for all occasions; and the last brings sexy back the modern way. stacey pamela chia spotlights the local designers from the fashion future showcase.

It’s been seven years since YG Entertainment debuted a new all-female group, and boy, was it worth the wait.

Demna Gvasalia ascended the throne at Balenciaga on the crest of the Vetements wave. Having co-founded the radical Parisian label famous for its counter-culture, anti-fashion clothes, he is the designer on everyone’s lips. Gvasalia also extended Vetements’ discourse on the relationship between clothing and attitude to his debut at Balenciaga. The difference? He spun that discussion around the body with a precise, tailored finesse. Determined to translate Cristóbal Balenciaga’s architectural leanings for this millennium, Gvasalia conceived a passage of skirtsuits that moulded the wearer’s silhouette into a gentle, undulating curve, much like how the master couturier’s elegant bell or cocoon-shaped creations gave women their regal posture during the ’50s. Gvasalia then opened up utilitarian anoraks, puffer jackets and oversized shirts at the shoulders, elevating their street-smart sensibilities through the graceful lens of couture.

A rising crop of fashion designers finds hope in trying economic times.

Mention Japanese designers, and Comme des Garçons’ Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Kenzo Takada immediately come to mind. These originals blazed a trail through Paris with their radical clothes in the ’80s. But in recent years, another crop of Japanese designers are proving that Nippon’s invasion on the runways didn’t stop with Kawakubo and gang. Sacai’s Chitose Abe the pack with column inches dedicated to her collections that meld textures, proportions and silhouettes. For pre-fall 2016, Abe revamped the utilitarian aesthetic with ingenuity: Her flare pants were cinched at the thighs with big buckled straps, while a top-and-skirt combo came patched from distressed denim that looked like it story to tell with every fray. A cornerstone of Abe’s works are her outerwear propositions: She lace to craft a crowd-pleasing officer coat and create a panel on a quilted bomber jacket.

Build your new home with the environment in mind. Every element counts in maintaining a greener lifestyle, and renovating your place is a good time to start afresh!

In recent years, the most famous fashion exports from down under have been social media stars. Now, a bunch of singapore-based retailers are turning the attention back to its clothes. Stacey pamela chia reports on the next wave of australian chic.

Burberry's groundbreaking announcement that it will collapse its men’s and women’s runway shows to align them with the respective seasons is a reaction to consumers’ heightened need for immediacy.

With St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival just around the corner, we brush up on our indie music history.

Heading to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City, or just doing a staycay in Singapore? Here are the trendiest boutiques and Asian labels, recommended by Her World’s editors, celebs and social-media stars. Book that air ticket now!

The age-old “battle of the sexes” gets a new twist. By Kit Chua

Hippie chic has been this year’s biggest fashion throwback and, with a selection that covers everything from rocker to girlie, the women’s wear department on level 3 is a modern boho’s paradise.

Here’s our pick of Singapore’s game changers – fashion-label founders, an up-and-coming model discovered on Instagram and the real influencers behind It girls and celebs.