Homegrown jewellery brand State Property is breaking into the international market via Hollywood. Founders Lin Ruiyin and Afzal Imram share the secret to their success and how their “wearable art” ended up on the red carpet.

From the United States, Mexico and France to Australia and China, these spaces have everything to please the eye and boost creativity.

Interior designer Raymond Lee’s transformation of a Penang shophouse juxtaposes heritage and modernity with sensitivity, flair and refinement.

HOW CAN DEVELOPERS BETTER ADDRESS CHEATING IN GAMES AND E-SPORTS?

As the Belle Vivier shoe celebrates its 55th anniversary, Jeffrey Yan chats with Gherardo Felloni, Creative Director of Roger Vivier, about taking the heritage brand into a new age.

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?

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

HAVE YOU EVER HAD YOUR KIDS SUBTLY ASK FOR MORE GAMING TIME UNDER THE PRETENSE OF "TRYING TO GO PRO"? OR PERHAPS YOU'VE  TRIED GIVING YOURSELF SOME EXCUSE TO GIVE PROFESSIONAL GAMING A SHOT?

FROM ITS IMMENSE CARBON FOOTPRINT TO WASTE PRODUCTION, IT’S UNDENIABLE THAT FASHION HAS A SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEM.

More than the heart of the entertainment industry, the city of Los Angeles is also a hot spot for design lovers to check out the latest in interior styles and architecture.

This Texas property is the weekend and holiday getaway of Sara Story and her family. KARINE MONIE chats with the interior designer about why she built this home to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City.

Enduring, stylish, and endlessly collectible, Mid-century Modern design has established itself as a movement that’s here to stay.

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.

Cookbooks are back – as evidenced by thesecompelling new tomes documenting our shared love for food.

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

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).

Sequels used to mean one thing, and there was seldom any ambiguity around it.

The Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2019 winners and finalists take modern design to new heights and depths.

A small and landlocked principality, Liechtenstein is promulgating “Princely Moments”, the promise of brushes with royalty, to draw travellers.

Taking full advantage of the vertical expanse of this apartment, the designer managed to create more floor and storage space.

New HDB flats come with sleeker, more modern interior fittings.

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

Karen Tee drops into Luang Prabang to practise the obscure yoga that keeps Aman’s billionaire CEO Vladislav Doronin focussed.

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

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

From historical traditions to futuristic tech and emotional states of being, the ideas behind the top three collections from the local finalists of the Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2019 prove that impactful design today comes imbued with depth.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

This month's chic list.

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).

Warm Filipino hospitality and genuine care sets a trip for health and wellness apart from the rest.

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.

FALL/WINTER 2019 SAW DESIGNERS BOTH REINFORCING HERITAGE CODES AND CHARTING BRAVE COURSES FORWARD, CREATING CLOTHES THAT ADDRESSED THE REALITIES OF MODERN LIFE WHILE SOARING TO NEW FASHION HEIGHTS.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

White is light and breezy.

Preserving a treasured heritage while updating it with a forward-looking mindset has crystallised Raffles Hotel into a space of timeless luxury.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

Not ready for a redesign? You’ll be surprised at how these small changes around your kitchen can make a big difference.

The way to the modern traveller’s heart is to combine thoughtful destination-centred design with cutting-edge technology.

The watchmaker’s many talented artists and craftsmen don’t just make its dials move – but the human heart as well.

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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.

In southern Italy, a charming family palazzo has been transformed into an exclusive hotel.

Lynn Tan takes a peek into a Los angeles apartment belonging to one of the head honchos in the entertainment business, who is surrounded by a-list neighbours.

This homeowner shares with Lynn Tan his fascination with Hong Kong’s Kennedy Town, which provided the design inspiration for his home.

A place of unimaginable beauty, Chateau La Coste in the south of France is where art, architecture and wine converge and are in harmony with nature.

Shigeru Koizumi pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine with his food at Esora.

The Peak asks gourmets for their dining picks here and abroad. Here, in their own words...

Conceived in the 18th century, the ryokan represents an exclusive form of rural hospitality based on treating guests as family.

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

If you’ve got it, flaunt it, and what better way to showcase your collections than on a shelf that says as much about your interesting personality as the items on display.

Here's a list of the best restuarants in 2019 for a pampering meal.

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

Where radios and newspapers used to provide advice to the lovelorn, podcasts now play the agony aunt role by providing tips, tough love and true stories for the modern woman looking for love.

Some days you go out just for the booze, and some days it’s all about the beats.

The highly connected nature of the modern automobile requires several layers of cyber security to keep it safe from thieves and hackers alike.

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.

With Lucyna Kolodziejska’s design flair, almost every spot in this Polish home carries memories and has become a place worthy of its owners, as LYNN TAN discovers.

The 3 Days Of Design fair is an annual event where Copenhagen hosts some of the Danish design scene’s prominent brands and creative minds. Home & Decor checks out the latest trends coming out from this gathering of design luminaries.

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

When it comes to this apartment home belonging to a young couple, a practical yet bold and modern aesthetic serves as the perfect canvas for showcasing art and statement pieces. ROSSARA JAMIL delves into the details surrounding its design.

Furniture stores may come and go, but some have become cherished landmarks for local homeowners. Here are five that have remained favourite shopping destinations over the last three decades, and a younger bunch that we hope will be able to weather changing trends and the test of time.

Having high standards can be a good thing. But sometimes the scales could tip too far and that high-achieving mindset awakens a harsh inner critic.

From a chic power lunch spot to bold, beautiful elixirs when you need them most.

Tiffany & Co.’s Chief Artistic Offi cer Reed Krakoff on that magic ingredient called humour.

WHAT EVERY TIMEPIECE HERE HAS IN COMMON: A CONSIDERABLE ELEMENT OF CERAMIC (AND, NO, WE AIN’T TALKING STONEWARE) THAT IS NOT IN BLACK OR WHITE. IMRAN JALAL REPORTS ON WHY THIS NEXT MOST COLOURFUL TREND IN HOROLOGY SHOULD GET YOU ALL PSYCHED UP.

The London-based Irish designer – known for her twisted yet pretty, Victoriana-influenced sensibilities – shares her cultural inspirations and indulgences.

Lamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.

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.

Powerful and comfortable, the S4 is one for the demanding executive.

This home reflects the homeowner’s family values and love for antiques, while still providing a modern backdrop. LYNN TAN finds out how the old can perfectly complement the new in this home project.

When you step into Ushidoki’s main dining room in a shophouse on Tras Street, it’s clear that chef Hirohashi Nobuaki is not one to stick with tradition for the sake of it. The kaiseki master shifted his specialisation from seafood to beef two and a half years ago, based on one main approach: “(I applied) the ways I handle fish/ seafood to the way I handle the beef.”

Lamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.

Ishi is the latest outfit to join the bevy of fine-dining Japanese restaurants in Singapore. Located on the second level of the new Intercontinental Robertson Quay, it serves Kappo cuisine, which features both cold and hot preparation using the season’s best ingredients.

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL: OUTDOORSY BOOTS

One is a skilled kaiseki chef whose entire menu focuses on Japanese wagyu. Another is reinventing Chinese desserts. Then there are the young talents creating unique renditions of modern Korean cuisine. All have carved out a niche in Singapore’s crowded dining scene.

The city is filled with plenty of hot spots for design lovers to discover, but these 10 Insta-worthy boutique hotels will make you opt to stay in, instead.

A modern take on the classical style gives this home a refreshing and elegant look that’s far from overbearing. DOMENICA TAN finds out more.

Designer interiors, hip F&B outlets, the trendiest fitness classes and, most importantly, a vibrant crowd to mingle with – the latest members’ clubs in Singapore are your antidote to social media and a life spent on a smartphone. Karen Tee reports.

Designer interiors, hip F&B outlets, the trendiest fitness classes and, most importantly, a vibrant crowd to mingle with – the latest members’ clubs in Singapore are your antidote to social media and a life spent on a smartphone. Karen Tee reports.

Interior designer Kelvin Teo redefines the industrial look with warm wood accents and a contemporary style in this spacious apartment home.

A MODERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

Chaise longues for every home.

Guests at new Bayswater Kitchen have the option of taking home the lobster shells from their seafood meal, in order to make broth with it, using a recipe provided by the restaurant.

Sensitive renovation to a pre-war terrace house preserves its old-world charm while injecting modern touches.

With new hotels and retail spaces up and ready, Tanjong Pagar is the upcoming lifestyle district in town.

Purepods in New Zealand: your luxemeets- off-the-grid silent retreat.

Even the most seasoned traveller seeking a hot new travel destination, or elusive ancient land, will be spellbound by magical Bhutan, possibly the ‘last Shangri-La on earth’ that lives up to its newfound hype

Windy Aulia speaks to Balmain’s Creative Director, Olivier Rousteing, on why being daring, sexy and shameless is his recipe for success

There has to be a reason for Andre Chiang’s longevity in our dining scene, from the time he carved out his memorable creations at Jaan to his current full-fledged restaurant at Bukit Pasoh.

Malaysian-born and London-based, the founder of label of the moment Self-Portrait reveals his personal loves and favourite hideouts in his adopted home country.

Provided the capital with a great excuse to step outside and soak up the last of the English summer, along with the best in global design. While the uncertain post-Brexit climate has been sobering, it has not dampened the spirit of diversity and innovation embodied by the Festival.

Madeira is best known for its sub-tropical climate, beautiful gardens and lush mountainous terrain, a hotspot for walkers and nature lovers. A mere dot in the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a well-established port for cruise liners which is shaking off its reputation for sedate holidays as visitors discover its wild side

Head to Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove for your dinner date. The attractive marina-front enclave has a cluster of must-visit restaurants, some of which are now off ering 10 per cent discounts on their weekday menus*.

With full calendars and frenetic travel schedules, it’s easy for executives to neglect their well-being until something goes awry. Here, we turn to the experts, the doctors themselves, for insights into how they maintain their health and what time-starved professionals should look out for in their own.

This very modern superyacht has a story steeped in history that begins with british superyachts built in a bygone era.

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

FORTY YEARS IS A milestone for many occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and so on. For a magazine to manage that feat is rare, especially in this so-called Digital Age.

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!