As the new face of Chanel N˚5, Marion Cotillard joins the ranks of numerous leading ladies, starting with Coco herself. She talks to Lydia Slater about her passion for activism, her dedication to her craft and the lessons she learnt during lockdown.

WHAT’S TRENDING & WHAT WE THINK

From the worlds of Art, Culture, Travel and Design.

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THERE ARE 217,200 SINGAPOREANS LIVING ABROAD.

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.

FEMALE COVER LOOK

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

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

TODAY, FEW FASHION MUSES ARE AS ENDURING AND RELEVANT AS BETTY CATROUX HAS BEEN TO THE HOUSE OF SAINT LAURENT.

Nine days, thirty-eight shows and one million croissant-calories later, Paris Fashion Week has come to a close— BAZAAR captures the highlights in this visual diary

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.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

Paris-based interior architect Tristan Auer embodies the elegance of high-end French design like an ambassador of the French art of living throughout the world.

JOINING THE SHELVES OF CELINE, HERMES AND MORE OF THE WORLD’S MOST WELL-LOVED AND TRENDSETTING LUXURY FASHION HOUSES:

One of the greatest living french painters, Bernard frize believes in a kind of autonomous artwork in which the brush almost paints by itself and his hand is practically absent, as he has invented a new language for painting that’s all about non-choice and nonexpression.

A bespoke scent is the ultimate expression of personal style.

The Culinary Nomad.

BAZAAR presents the hottest models from Singapore who are making their mark beyond the Little Red Dot. By Jeffrey Yan.

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

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

Unassuming, steely cool yet Sentimental, the artistic Director of chanel brings a hip And inspiring human touch to The french luxury maison.

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

Kenzo Takada, who retired from fashion more than 20 years ago, is now channelling his creative juices into styling homes and interior design. Despite the change, the 80-year-old innovator, who remains rooted in his design philosophy, discusses his legacy and the recurring Japanese influences on his bodies of work.

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

In a decade, Shang Xia’s Jiang Qiong Er has grown the collections of the luxury Chinese brand, known for its museum-worthy pieces. Next month, its 11th store will open in Singapore.

What do three of the coolest fashion concept stores in Singapore have in common? They were started by industry professionals who just happen to hail from different countries: Japan, France, and China.

From Gabrielle Chanel’s passionate love affair with the Grand Duke Dmitri comes a high jewellery collection that shows her life-long fascination with Mother Russia.

Using fruit flies to study the human brain, award-winning scientist Dr Sherry Aw hopes to find the causes and treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson’s.

Lucia Pica’s Parisian home is as fresh and bold as the makeup looks she creates for Chanel.

When not in Beirut, Lebanese interior designer Claude Missir spends time with family in this very personal, modernist haven in the heart of the French capital.

Eiffel Tower’s legendary gourmet restaurant gets a brand-new look.

Art Nouveau and Art Deco meet in this trendy Parisian restaurant.

This month's chic list.

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

Paris-based French artist L’Atlas’ universal language of lines, shapes and letters sees him crossing boundaries.

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.

Fresh from his restaurant being awarded Asia’s best, chef Julien Royer is now creating dishes for Air France.

New properties to explore in the world’s buzziest destinations.

All you need to see, eat, do and know this April.

Behind the operatic voice, the coiffed moustache and the larger-than-life personality lies a man who is transforming a storied French House, one kitten heel at a time.

Such closet spaces have become a sought-after addition for the home, partly because they help to turn the hassle of getting ready in the mornings into a pleasant experience.

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

THE DESIGNER WHO MADE GROWN MEN COVET SKINNY JEANS, INSPIRED WOMEN TO DRESS LIKE TEENAGE PARTY GIRLS, AND BROUGHT A CALIFORNIAN STATE OF MIND TO PARISIAN FASHION IS BACK WITH THE SAME LIBERATING MAXIM: YOUNG HEARTS, RUN FREE. NOELLE LOH REPORTS.

Advances in perfumery have refined the olfactory notes extracted and made blending techniques more innovative, so you get unique concoctions that don’t just smell “mass”.

Singapore is arguably the world’s most expensive city* to live in.

From tree-posing in Sri Lanka to fasciatherapy in Paris, retreat to these restorative spa destinations for a trip of the holistic kind

The modern way of taking care of your skin is not about piling on products in multiple steps.

Miuccia Prada takes us into the Miu Miu universe with a one-night-only takeover. Welcome to the Club.

Now entering its 131st year, Lalique has earned a reputation as one of the world’s great crystalware manufacturers, with its mastery of traditional techniques and understanding of light, transparency and colour that result in the creation of precious works of art.

Paris welcomes a chic boutique hotel.

Creating a home with Classical interiors is easy, when you know where to source furniture in that style.

Creating a home with Classical interiors is easy, when you know where to source furniture in that style.

HAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

Or what the French house calls it: Les Eaux de Chanel – its first unisex fragrance line centred on freshness, and celebrating life’s freedom and escapes.

The French fashion designer and winner of the prestigious LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers 2017 shares her favourite places to go, things to do and looks from her latest collection.

One woman’s beauty must-have can be a total fail for her bestie, simply because products should fit our individual lifestyles and beauty goals. Hence, we’ve curated these winners to suit you, whether you’re a fit girl, environment advocate, party-lover or lady boss.

Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel's favourite destinations, Perfumer Olivier Polge introduces a trio of fragrances to arouse the modern urbanite’s love for travel.

Think you know the City of Lights? Think again... these spots will have you falling in love with Paris all over again

The majestic Hotel de Crillon in Paris reopens after four years of renovations, creating buzz about the design steeped in modernity yet paired with the building’s 18th century roots.

This little red dot just got a lot brighter, with home-grown architectural firm WOHA named Designer of the Year Asia at the recent biannual edition of the Maison & Objet home fair in Paris. It seized the occasion to debut its new design brand, WOHAbeing, on the international design circuit.

Inspired by the world's most beloved opera houses, the Chaumet est une Fête high jewellery collection present the drama of love, joy and artistry in four scintillating arias. By Charmaine Ho

She has fun with fashion, and is sexy to the point that some might call her trashy. The initials for the local colloquial term to describe her are AL. Now, the look best associated with Paris Hilton in the 2000s is one of Resort 2018 and street style’s biggest influences. Keng Yang Shuen breaks it down.

How far would you go to pursue your passion? Four jet-setters share how their travel itineraries take them trendspotting, goodwill hunting and adventure seeking. By Dana Koh

From constructing outstanding structures that stand the test of time to designing spaces we work and play in, there’s no denying these world-renowned architects have left their mark on today’s ever-changing urban landscape with their phenomenal creations.

The Ritz on Place Vendôme, where Coco Chanel returned to sleep each evening, has played a vital role throughout her label’s illustrious history. Following Karl Lagerfeld’s Métiers d’Art show, Justine Picardie explores the enduring relationshop between these two icons of Parisian style.

SHAKE UP YOUR MAKEUP WITH LANCÔME’S LATEST CUSHION FOUNDATION AND LIP ESSENTIALS

All hail Dior’s First Lady, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who’s injecting a new spirit of romance into the 70-year-old French House. Kenneth Goh speaks exclusively with Dior’s first female artistic director in Paris.

There’s so much to see and do in the city of lights and love. Senior Beauty Editor Cynthia Chew has must-do’s to add to your list.

Robbed while on vacation alone with her six-month-old son, VICTORIA DENG recalls her chilling encounter and what she learnt from it.

Beauty editor Simone Wu’s picks of the month.

Described as Karl Lagerfeld’s “outside eyes”, the stylish multi-hyphenate recounts her work day in Paris.

With the unveiling of a cool new look at its historical flagship store on one of the most famous streets in Paris, Longchamp has arrived as a full-fledged maison.

… as told by high-street giant H&M. Its Fall/Winter 2016 Studio collection – with floral and lynx prints, and ultra-luxe embroidery – has us spellbound. IAN LEE reports from Paris.

A dream solo trip with her young son turned into a nightmare, but 33-year-old entrepreneur Victoria Deng says despite losing her passport, cash and credit cards, she still believes in the goodness of people. She tells SASHA GONZALES why.

French film noir meets Italian la dolce vita for Chanel’s latest pre-fall fashion collection in Rome.

Sure, you know the Eiffel Tower and London Bridge, but where can you go to really escape the crowds? Check out our insider’s guide to these amazing cities.