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.

French maison Hermes may be known for its bags, but its beautiful flatware should be your go-to home decor.

In the fickle world of fashion, what keeps one repeatedly going back to a particular label through the years or even decades?

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.

THE STYLE

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

Saving money on household expenses doesn’t mean you have to compromise on family meals. Here’s how to feed a crowd on a budget.

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

From structured shirts to unconventional dresses and unexpected accents, the latest from 2020’s spring/summer collection will take your basic work wardrobe to a whole new level

If diplomacy is an art form, then German Ambassador Dr Ulrich Sante might just be the perfect artist.

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

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.

Net-a-Porter’s senior fashion market editor Libby Page tells us what this season’s key colour is, the must-know brands, and why the jumpsuit is the new power suit.

Customisable furniture offers homeowners the freedom to express themselves regardless of the layout or size of their home.

The bold, the brilliant, and the beautiful on celebrating the power and joys of fashion.

THE HOROLOGY ENTHUSIASTS WE FEATURED THIS YEAR SHARE THEIR TOP BUYS FOR 2019, THEIR MOST MEMORABLE WATCH-RELATED MOMENTS AND THE TIMEPIECES ON THEIR WISH LISTS.

French photographer Cerise Doucede suspends objects in mid-air, creating artworks that appear to be frozen in time.

A work of art ages, but a skilled conservator will be able to peel away layers of grime and restore – for a while anyway – its original beauty.

Ever wondered how to reuse toilet paper rolls, instead of simply discarding them? Well, Paris-based artists Anastassia Elias and Junior Fritz Jacquet have found creative ways to transform them into whimsical miniature universes and captivating face masks.

If there were a physical manifestation of the oxymoron “basic statement”, it would be the bodysuit.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

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.

Meet the individuals who are blessing the art scene in the region each with their own purpose, style and stories, picturing the world through brushes, lenses and mediums.

Ten of our favourite watches from this year’s collections—and they couldn’t be more different from each other.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

In this day and age, art moves – literally and figuratively – with the help of technology.

Enjoy cooking with these kids' friendly recipes- sweet potato dumplings, pan-fried meat buns or glutinous rice balls

WITH HIS FANTASTIC, LARGER-THAN-LIFE RUFFLED GOWNS AND EVEN MORE FANTASTIC INSTA-SUCCESS STORY, TOMO KOIZUMI IS THE DESIGNER WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR.

SHE’S THE STAR BEHIND THAT INFAMOUS RIHANNA YELLOW GOWN AND NOW, LINCHPIN OF THE ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM’S LATEST EXHIBITION – GUO PEI: CHINESE ART AND COUTURE – WHERE 29 OF HER DESIGNS WILL BE DISPLAYED, INCLUDING TWO NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PIECES THAT WERE INSPIRED BY THE MUSEUM’S ARTWORKS.

Can a snowboarding company survive here? What about a pole dancing studio? Three women in their 20s tell us what it’s like running a specialised business, and how they clawed their way to success.

Read on for the 10 hottest trends from the most widely anticipated design event of the year!

Vintage kilim rugs that have gone through wear and tear are given a new life in the form of cushion covers, thanks to local Web store Better Piece.

Danish jewellery luminary Ole Lynggaard speaks to us about his new Cranes collection and the patience that comes with crafting perfection.

These Singapore artists – working with wildly differing media – share their artistic journey with Hayley Tai.

One uses art to change society, another is highlighting street art, while a third is championing new media.

Slim and tuck all the right places with these shapewear options.

Meet the unlikely champions of Colombian and Singaporean street art.

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

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.

This interior is the result of close collaboration between designer and homeowner. LYNN TAN learns how their chemistry led to stunning results.

The interior design as well as architectural features of a space can be enhanced by art. Bernardo Coronado Guerra shares suggestions on how to incorporate it into your home.

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

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Link bracelet straps are timeless and safe, but sometimes you want a watch that’s a little less ‘business’ and more casual. In these cases, opt for a mesh strap.

The Peak and Rolex put the spotlight on the exclusive high-tech ceramic, Cerachrom.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

The French word marquage describes the art of literally making a mark. Three marquage artists here who specialise in painting on luxury goods tell us how they fell into this growing art, the styles they do best, and how they can help you make your leather goods truly your own.

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.

FiiO M7 review By Marcus Wong

The problem with wireless in-ear headphones is working out what to do with them when they’re not in use.

The one dish that cuts across societal strata deserves a tribute.

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

What’s better than having Wegner, Jacobsen and Poulsen pieces in your house? Scoring one of the vintage versions.

Now that we are well into the 21st century, it’s time to look beyond old staples, such as the Eames lounger and Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair, and uncover fresh favourites for the modern home.

Making Limoges porcelain is a long process guided by the skilled hands of craftsmen who have mastered rare, centuries-old techniques, and adapted them to the new needs of the industry, ensuring that it is – more than ever – synonymous with prestige and innovation.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

Four enterprising women take us into their spaces to talk about fashion, style and the pieces that defi ne them BY AARON KOK

The Weekly’s resident stylist Aaron Kok dishes out helpful advice to deal with your style woes

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.

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.

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.

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

This Mother’s Day, four mum-and-daughter pairs show us the family heirlooms that strengthen their filial ties, and reveal their love affairs with objects that tell stories of the past.

Adobe Dimension CC makes it easy for graphic designers to create highquality, photorealistic still images that include virtual 3D objects. Albert shows us how to use it to easily build product shots and scene visualizations.

Take a look at this fabulous gift collection and find out how you can win these fantastic gifts, from a luxurious mattress to a high-speed router.

Her fashion label is loved by fashonistas and influencers, but she sees herself as a mother first. LYNN WEE stitches together the story of this accidental mumpreneur.

Chaise longues for every home.

1More Quad Driver In-ear Headphones By Marcus Wong

Design is multifaceted and offers endless possibilities ranging from the likes of fashion, art, architecture, interiors and more. What are the key inspirations driving designers today? We ask five Singapore-based interior designers about furniture collections and accessories that fuel their imagination.

Little known fashion fact: If not for espadrilles, there would be no Manolo Blahnik. The legendary Spanish shoe designer credits childhood memories of seeing his nanny and mother wearing traditional jute and rope sandals for inspiring his career. This month, fellow Spanish espadrilles label Castaner debuts a collaboration (from $490) with Blahnik in conjunction with its 90th anniversary. “Manolo By Day” features flat and stiletto, pointy-toe sandals in linen and jute, in contrasting hues. “Manolo By Night” is the evening equivalent, with a touch of satin.

ROLLS-ROYCE’S FIRST NEW PHANTOM FOR 14 YEARS IS READY TO BE UNVEILED IN ASIA.

One of the older models in this shootout, the Clip 2 is also the best designed for outdoor use. It has an actual snap link hook so you can easily affix it to the back of your bicycle.

The vintage car rally, Mille Miglia, is fêting its 90thanniversary this year.

As the popularity of analogue gains steam, we give paper its due.

A CLASSIC MATERIAL INTERPRETED FOR MODERN TIMES.

If your child didn’t do that well in the English mid-year exam, don’t fret. Tap on these expert tips to help improve his composition skills during the June school holidays.

The mark of a truly iconic piece of furniture is its relevance to the lifestyles of homeowners, even decades after its creation – such is the brilliant design of Florence Knoll’s Relaxed sofa.

Kenneth Goh jets off to Tokyo to marvel at Cartier’s new Magicien collection of high jewellery pieces.He speaks to Jacqueline Karachi - Langane, Creative Director at Cartier, about how legends are made, one sparkle at a time.

Noise-cancelling headphones are commonplace on a flight, where people are trying to drown out the drone of the plane, get some sleep or watch a movie in peace. But they’re not just good for travel; noise cancelling lets you listen to music at lower and more comfortable levels by keeping out ambient noise and distractions.

If there’s one thing the Italians know, it’s passion. Bulgari’s Lucia Silvestri and Giampaolo Della Croce speak to Debby Kwong about their designs, dreams and delicious desires

Light, compact, and designed for travel, on-ear wireless headphones are great companions. They’ve also come a long way with advanced technologies to ensure audio quality over wireless can match up to traditional cable connection. Which one of these will be your next upgrade?

For Filipino artist couple, Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, the act of migration is their unique point of view.

We speak to Hu Qiren about winning the prestigious award.

You know her as the multitalented actress and supermodel. Now, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the face of Bulgari’s bags and eyewear. She tells IAN LEE about her fashion must-haves in Milan.

From the look and sound of a bygone era to a cartoon cat with no mouth, find out how three women bring their unique pop culture obsessions to life.

Sustainable fashion has finally made the jump into fitness, so it’s time to embrace the era of eco-chic!

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

When in doubt, break out the MVP in your wardrobe. The Weekly team and style influencer, Jemma Wei, style their hero pieces

Q: I love the way carpets and rugs soften a space, but I’m not sure how to use one in my living room. Does the carpet go under the furniture or stop at the edge? And is there a general guide to how big a carpet should be in relation to the room size?

What’s Chinese New Year without yusheng, pineapple tarts and bak kwa? ELISA CHIA fi nds out what you can indulge in when pregnant.

The column-wheel Single push-piece Chronograph from Longines stirs up Fond memories of its Storied heritage.