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.

COSPLAY AND FASHION MAY NOT APPEAR, AT FIRST GLANCE, TO BE NATURAL BEDFELLOWS.

THIS MONTH, FENDI UNVEILS THE FENDI POWER, A VISUAL ESSAY-CUM-FILM FEATURING THE AMERICAN DANCER-TURNED-TOP MODEL ALTON MASON AND CHINESE STYLIST/INFLUENCER/MODEL MIA KONG SHIMMYING EXUBERANTLY ACROSS THE ROOFTOP OF MIAMI’S ICONIC MUSEUM GARAGE.

IT MIGHT BE ONE OF THE WORDS MOST OVERUSED IN RECENT FASHION HISTORY TO HELP SELL A BRAND OR PRODUCT.

SOME MIGHT CALL IT THE ART OF THE PIVOT OR, IN THE WORDS OF MICHELLE O, BECOMING. EARLIER THIS YEAR, TIFFANY & CO. DEBUTED ITS SIGNATURE T1 COLLECTION, A COOLLY ELEGANT RANGE OF JEWELLERY IN LUXURIOUS ROSE GOLD AND DIAMONDS THAT TRANSFORMS THE BRAND’S “T” MOTIF INTO AN ENCLOSED CIRCLE TO REPRESENT STRENGTH AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT. NOW AS ITS WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD RENDITIONS HIT STORES, FEMALE TEAMS UP WITH THE BRAND TO SPOTLIGHT TWO WOMEN WHO’VE TAKEN THE YEAR 2020 SO FAR HEAD-ON – AND WON.

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.

Foreign exchange platform Spark Systems is creating seismic changes in the FX landscape.

Fit model, runway model, family since 2001. In fashion today, there are few who hold as special – and as long-standing – a position at a brand as Amanda Sanchez at Chanel. Keng Yang Shuen gets up close (virtually) with the effortlessly cool, 40-year-old clotheshorse for this exclusive cover story and discovers the secret to longevity.

NO TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOOTS ALLOWED? NO PROBLEM.

THE NAME OF WRITER/ARCHITECT BERNARD RUDOFSKY’S FAMOUS 1944 EXHIBITION THAT EXPLORED THE MEANING OF FASHION, THE QUESTION ALSO LIES AT THE HEART OF DIOR PRE-FALL 2020.

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.

JAMIE QQ WU IS THE WITTY SHANGHAI-BORN, SINGAPORE-BASED ACCIDENTAL FASHION INFLUENCER WHO TEAMED UP WITH US LAST YEAR ON A MINI MOCKUMENTARY ABOUT KOL CULTURE.

DEPENDING ON ONE’S AGE, YOU’RE LIKELY TO HAVE A DIFFERENT ANSWER.

IF GRETA THUNBERG REPRESENTED A CATEGORY OF PEOPLE, TALIA RYDER WOULD FIT RIGHT INTO IT: A SOPHISTICATED VOICE ON SOCIAL ISSUES SPANNING BULLYING TO REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALL PACKED INTO A PETITE 17-YEAR-OLD.

SIX OF THE MOST POPULAR SIGNATURE FINE JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS GET AN UPDATE – YET ANOTHER WAY TO KEEP SPARKLING DAILY.

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.

HW Endorses: The Backless Number

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

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

Model mother and daughter duo Wendy Jacobs and Iman Fandi offer a sneak peek into their special bond.

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.

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.

The mark of a truly iconic watch: when its design remains distinct and looks right, be it past, present or future – even after its maker hits the refresh button on it.

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

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?

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.

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

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.

It’s easy to let 11 years in showbiz and 13 Star Awards go to any artiste’s head, but to actress Rebecca Lim, her life and career have only just begun.

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.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAYS:

PHOTOGRAPHY ZAPHS ZHANG STYLING IMRAN JALAL UNLIKE THE OTHER CAPSULE COLLECTIONS FROM MONCLER GENIUS THIS YEAR, MONCLER 1952 – THE FOURTH TO LAUNCH – IS NOT DESIGNED BY A SUPERSTAR COLLABORATOR, BUT THE BRAND’S IN-HOUSE TEAM. THAT, HOWEVER, DOESN’T MEAN THAT IT’S IN ANYWAY SHORT ON IMPACT. TOGETHER WITH THE BRAND, FEMALE SPOTLIGHTS ITS RIOT OF RAINBOW-HUED, SLOGAN-FESTOONED WEATHER-READY OUTERS.

WHOEVER SETS RULES TO ACCESSORISING DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. FEMALE COLLABORATES WITH CHANEL TO PLAY DRESS UP, FEATURING THE FRENCH LUXURY LABEL’S ’80S SOPHISTICATION-MADE-MODERN FALL/WINTER 2018 COLLECTION.

THE ’90S COMEBACK THAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: UNAPOLOGETIC, HIGH-OCTANE GLAMOUR THAT MAKES TRAFFIC-STOPPING GOWNS, STUDIO-54-PERFECT SEPARATES, OR ANYTHING FANCY USUALLY RESERVED FOR NIGHTS, THE NEW EVERYDAY DRESSING.

Google the phrase that we’ve used to describe this aesthetic and you’re likely to get a bunch of decor-related results. It might hint at how it’s not the easiest sartorial move to pull off, or that it’s not exactly trendy. We don’t know about you, but such individuality is a lot more compelling to us than anything on Hypebeast. The role models: Bianca Jagger and the late Loulou de la Falaise – fashion icons who would trump today’s style influencers with their exuberant and eclectic way of wearing bright and bold hats, scarves and jewellery. To nail the look, Chloe, Saint Laurent and Diane von Furstenberg offer a simple proposition with their Pre-Fall collections: Pair dramatic jewels with ’70s style headgear. – NL

SUMMER’S SARTORIAL PLAYBOOK IS RICH IN BOTH COLOUR AND PRINT.

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL: OUTDOORSY BOOTS

PEPPING UP PRE-FALL’S FAMILIAR WARDROBE OF RELAXED YET POLISHED STAPLES: WILD ANIMAL PRINTS, GRAFFITI ART MOTIFS, AND CLASSIC FABRICS IN UNEXPECTED COLOURS. FAITH LYNCH, AMERICAN MODEL-TO-WATCH, SHOWS THEM OFF.

PORTRAITS OF SOME OF SINGAPORE’S MOST FASHION-FORWARD HOUSEHOLDS – ACTUAL OR SELF-DEFINED – IN SPRING/ SUMMER 2018’S MOST VIBRANT YET COMFORTABLE LOOKS. #MYFAMILY INDEED.

SHEER, SEE-THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORYBOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH-INSPIRED LAYERING.

SHEER, SEE - THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORY BOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH - INSPIRED LAYERING.

No, they haven’t worked on any major campaigns or catwalk shows, but like some of the world’s most unexpected – and successful – models (cue everyone from Kate Moss to Paul Hameline), these two budding local faces just have that special something. Together with Tiffany & Co., Female goes in for a close-up.

One of the most celebrated architects of all time and the first woman to win the pritzker architecture prize, zaha hadid lends her hyper modern eye to bvlgari’s signature line, creating the b.Zero1 design legend – one of her last collaborations before her passing. Together with the italian luxury jeweller, female speaks to three women from the singapore design scene about her legacy and influence.