Shu Ong, the founder of DuraBlinds, talks to us about reclaiming balconies – some of the most under-utilised spaces ever – with blinds.

How you look and feel begins with posture. Time to pay more attention to yours.

Motor racing doesn’t have to be the preserve of a select few. Given the right steps, the path towards it is very safe.

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What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

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.

With health and wellness a focus of many people’s concerns right now, check out these innovative appliances you’ll want to invest in to keep your home a safe haven.

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

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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.

From barely there glimmer to bombshell glassy, lip glosses are back in every way and come in varying levels of glossiness. These ones marry multi-dimensional shine in a comfortable formula that smooths and soothes lips.

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.

K11 Musea in Hong Kong presents dazzling new possibilities for the future of retail.

The BAZAAR Academy heads to the City of Lights to soak up culture, craftsmanship and a new dawn at Chanel.

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Porsche’s new sports car is criminally good.

Feeling energetic and healthy is the goal, but if you’re exhausted on the daily, check in on your iron intake.

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

We break down the best beauty trends of Fall 2019 into wearable, everyday looks.

Adding a meaningful new layer of refinement to already slick performers is quite an achievement for Australia’s premium marque, Riviera.

There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

Infuse your skin with the radiance boosting vitamin C and see your complexion instantly transform.

The rise of local design competitions brings opportunity for young designers to showcase their talent. Here are some of the brand initiatives to get the creative juices going.

Tan Lay Koon, co-founder of Nature Squared, talks about the challenge working with natural resources like feathers, and egg and oyster shells, and finding artisans who are able to work with such delicate materials.

ASIAN FOOD’S FINE-DINING RENAISSANCE HAS REINVIGORATED THE TOP END OF SINGAPORE’S CULINARY LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE EXCITING CHANGES UNDERWAY.

Once a cramped and dark apartment, this condominium unit now has a bright, airy ambience and loft-inspired look.

Home-grown skincare brand Crystal Tomato®’s new Beyond Sun Protection sunscreen is the only sunscreen that’s clinically proven to offer protection against a less-known insidious pollutant: blue light.

A shared passion for the iconic Prancing Horse has driven these three members of the Ferrari Owners’ Club Singapore to build it into one of Singapore’s premier car clubs that goes far beyond motoring activities.

Get your glow on by regularly using a facial mist.

A sports massage may not be a blissful experience, but it’s an effective treatment that will heal old injuries and prevent new ones.

Singapore is well and truly on the green map, thanks to these culinary destinations.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

Autonomous cars will soon become a part of our daily lives, for better or worse.

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.

The latest Skechers at Jewel Changi Airport isn’t just its 24th store in SG. It’s the LA brand’s first duplex and its largest Experiential Concept Store in South-east Asia with one-of-a-kind services and sneakers. Here’s your visual tour.

The latest Skechers at Jewel Changi Airport isn’t just its 24th store in SG. It’s the LA brand’s first duplex and its largest Experiential Concept Store in South-east Asia with one-of-a-kind services and sneakers. Here’s your visual tour.

Can’t decide between a tablet and a traditional clamshell notebook? These convertible notebooks are for you.

This isn’t your garden-variety classics. See how you can upgrade timeless pieces, and give them new life.

Real-life experience up close — that’s always been the goal of any new TV technology.

A contemporary tropical dwelling, the Secret Garden House embodies down-to-earth luxury set amid verdant greenery and tranquillity.

The second wave of co-working spaces is even more useful, practical and curated. Need childcare services, lounges for presentations or 3-D printers for your mini projects? All sorted.

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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.

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

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

This month, we address some common vehicle maintenance queries that firsttime car owners might have.

Taste the esteemed Louis XIII in five ways with an exclusive food pairing created by the brand’s house chef and cellar master.

Like Knight Rider’s famous autonomous car, Audi’s A8 is packed with clever speech and driver-assisted technology.

“The future is electric.”

Everyone on the Shape team worked her butt off (literally) to bring you this prized list.

We tested over 600 products from 300 brands to bring you the very best your skin deserves.

You’re more motivated to keep fit when you’re surrounded by fellow mums-to-be. We suss out prenatal classes, from yoga to barre and pilates.

Feel the burn in your legs, bum and tum with these strength-training exercises.

Feel the burn in your legs, bum and tum with these strength-training exercises.

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Try our easy three-in-one fruit mix, studded with festive dried cranberries and rich with brandy, to create a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and cute mince pies

Power up your circuits with these dynamic combinations that will tone you up from head to toe. And with plenty of swift jabs and mighty knee-ups, you’ll get a major boost in mobility too.

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

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The demand for prenatal fitness classes is hitting a new high. ESTELLE LOW susses out the yoga, barre and pilates ones.

Living spaces are more interconnected and intuitive than ever, thanks to the rise of smart tech.

Get your artisanal coffee fix whenever, wherever – thanks to the single-drip coffee bags from Bettr Barista and Hook Coffee. We love the variety and complex taste profiles – and, oh, no queues.

Your wearable tech is keeping tabs on your heart rate 24/7. Now use those digits to level up your fitness.

Great for improving both strength and flexibility, pilates reformer classes are one of the best exercises you can do – regardless of age and fitness level.

Looking for your next challenge? Stretch your limits with endurance training. It will take you to a whole new level of fitness, physically and mentally.

Get a total-body workout and feel the adrenaline rush with every punch you make and every breath you take at an aqua boxing class.

Upgrade your hair care regime and look fab always with our top hair product picks of 2018, from shower to styling

Are you getting a side of harmful plastic molecules with your fish soup?

What happens when you star in not one, but two of the most talked- about blockbusters this summer?

The celebs do it. The question is, should you? And do these four trending diets actually work? Davelle Lee breaks them down so you can decide if the torture is worth it.

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It’s not just about learning to read and write. EVELINE GAN finds out what every parent should know about how early literacy is taught in Singapore preschools.

Sculpt any muscle you want (yes, really!) at these Shape-tested group exercise classes from Amore Fitness to Yoga Movement.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

Battery-powered cars are finally on the way, but some will inexplicably have a warmer reception than others.

How safe is the new Airzone attraction for kids? FELICIA WONG reviews this hot new suspended net playground.

Women are two to three times more likely than men to be affected by a decline in sex drive as they age, but good news: It’s possible to get your libido back on track.

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These group workouts are crazy effective at raising your metabolism and torching calories for hours (or maybe even days) after.

This year’s best skincare, makeup and body products for the ultimate in top-to-toe pampering. By Joyce Cheo.

After modern Australian restaurant Whitegrass opened at Chijmes in 2016, the fine-dining circle waxed lyrical.

How the simple act of breathing has the power to transform.

Protect your peepers from the harsh reality that’s screen time.

Unsure about your relationship with your bag? Girl, we’ve got you. Here’s our advice on partners you should be swiping right on and proud to call your boo.

Our mechanical engineer continues with a series of thematic Q&A articles to assist the average motorist in Singapore.

This preschool brand has opened what it claims is Singapore’s first 100 per cent Chinese-immersion childcare centre.

Pre-diabetes affects many women in Singapore, but the problem isn’t often discussed. Even worse, you could have it and not display any symptoms. Here’s what you should know about the potentially dangerous condition.

Run out of kid-friendly places to visit? Load your calendar with ideas from our guide to family fun – many for free!

Because not all sensors are made equal.

When it comes to hair hues, South Korea takes it to the next level. From work-appropriate brassy browns to statement pastels, check out just how far you can push it.

Here’s your cheat sheet to dressing like a street style pro and working all your favourite pieces at once.

Beauty brand Sulwhasoo celebrated its 50th anniversary by opening a stupendously beautiful flagship store. TRACY LEE reports from Seoul.

The british builder has crafted an award-winning motor yacht in which comfort and performance can live together.

From award-winning actress to jet-setting entrepreneur and budding restaurateur, Cynthia Koh shares her tips on how to be adaptable and stay relevant in changing times. BY STELLA THNG

We’ve rounded up 63 winners to soothe every kink. Use this guide to book your next skin, body or hair treat.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

Stabilising your blood sugar is the secret to staying healthy, energised and slim, the latest research shows. This is news that hits fit women, too. If you work out, you need to know how to managethe highs and lows. Here’s why.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

Sanlorenzo’s latest entry-level yacht should prove popular in asia – just like the builder’s other recent models. By Angelo Colombo

Q: For more storage, I want to build my cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. Is there a way to access them more easily?

Add some “wow” to your Chinese New Year snack table with these gourmet goodies. By Christa Choo

Mid-range headphones provide decent audio quality, through varying levels of aesthetics and appeal. The only question that remains then is, which should you buy?

New shops and a cool cafe make it worth visiting The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands again.

In the second of a two-part article, our mechanical engineer continues to explain the technology of active suspension.

In the first of a two-part article, our mechanical engineer explains the technology of active suspension.

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!

Getting ready for the holiday celebrations? Look and feel gorgeous this Christmas in 60 minutes or less, with these pampering treats at Wheelock Place.