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 does it take to be an effective leader? We turn the spotlight on four in different industries and quiz them with questions crowdsourced from The Peak’s community.

A DIVERSITY REPORT ON THE FALL/WINTER 2020 RUNWAY SEASON BY THE FASHION SPOT – DRAWN FROM 194 SHOWS THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE FOUR MAJOR FASHION WEEK CITIES – FOUND THAT 40.6 PER CENT OF MODELS CAST WERE PEOPLE OF COLOUR.

IF THE WORLD OF FASHION – AND CONTENT CREATION IN GENERAL – IS FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL OF ANIMATION, WELL HERE ARE SEVEN NAMES TO KNOW: BASED IN SINGAPORE, THEY WORK ACROSS A DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES – 2-D, 3-D, MOTION GRAPHICS AND MORE. BY KENG YANG SHUEN.

When it comes to breast cancer detection, it’s best to take matters into your own hands.

How do you create culture? A dash of bravery, a few drops of creativity, dollops of passion and a desire to pass it on to the next generation. The Peak pairs five current and future icons from five different cultural fields and transcribe their riveting conversations.

The new ways to earn extra moolah: from drop-shipping and virtual teaching to affiliate marketing. Learn from those who've been there, done that.

The take-up rate for their tech solutions was initially slow, but these local companies – GTriip, Oddle and TiffinLabs – stuck to their guns. Now, there is no stopping their phenomenal growth.

These leaders don’t wear capes but their selfless response to help the sick, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged during the Covid-19 pandemic places them in the league of the heroic.

Marching to their own beat and shaking up the local art and design industry, here are the up-and-coming local creatives to keep your eye on

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

Her World celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the fifth part of the six-month series #HerWorldHerStory to celebrate, define and champion women.

Glasses, Prada. Bag; necklace; sandal, Miu Miu OPPOSITE: Bag; sandal, Prada

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

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

ONE’S THE YOUNG DANISH DESIGNER CHARMING INDUSTRY INSIDER TYPES WITH HER PRETTY, ARTISANALLY MADE DRESSES THAT FUSE THE CHILD-LIKE WITH THE CONCEPTUAL.

Hit pause and take a few steps back.

It takes discipline, research and planning to translate zero waste and being eco-friendly into your daily beauty practices. Three women tell us how they do it.

Nadya Hutagalung is stepping up in the global arena to champion environmental issues.

WITHOUT THEM, MODEL LAYLA ONG MIGHT HAVE NEVER WALKED FOR GUCCI; THE CULT LABEL YOUTHS IN BALACLAVA MIGHT NOT LOOK AS COOL; AND, WELL, SOME OF THE STUFF YOU SEE IN THIS MAGAZINE MIGHT NEVER HAVE MATERIALISED.

If there is anyone who knows about surmounting challenges in these tough times, it is the founders of these independent watch companies who have carved a name for themselves in an industry dominated by conglomerates.

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

An avant-garde tap company in Northern Italy is also the home to Casa Fantini Lake Time, an intimate luxury boutique hotel overlooking Lake Orta, one of Italy’s unsung jewels. Welcome to paradise.

They run businesses, manage their families and never take no for an answer.

Antique Yixing zisha teapots – prized for their workmanship and depth of flavour in tea brewing – are skyrocketing in value, with affluent tea aesthetes and collectors viewing them as investments.

FOR ALL OF FASHION’S FINERY AND GLAMOUR, MENTAL HEALTH ISN’T SOMETHING THAT IT’S NAILED GOING BY THE LUMINARIES IT HAS CLAIMED (THIS YEAR MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN’S TRAGIC SUICIDE).

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

BETTER LIVES, BETTER SELVES

BETTER LIVES, BETTER SELVES

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

Nine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

A safari dress in bottle-green leather encapsulates both the sophistication and escapism Glass wanted to convey

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

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.

Breathing new life into aged furniture is one of the best ways to create eco-friendly interiors.

They’re locally made, by hand, in small batches.

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

Music can be like food for the soul.

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

A fourth-generation horology head on building bonds alongside the business.

We ask three men with wildly varying styles about their love for the sartorial and horology.

Amber Yong, the globetrotting supermum of Instagram stars @leialauren, is far from kiasu when it comes to her kids’ preschool education. She shares why.

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.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Yes, the tech we have in our smartphones now is the best they’ve ever been.

What if your work is your dream? Hear how these young movers calling and shakers followed their hearts and found their purpose.

Editor-in-Chief Barbara Koh flies to Seoul for an exclusive interview with K-pop superstar and Urban Decay Global Citizen CL.

As if getting to the top of the game in one business isn’t enough, these women are making money from their side interests, too, and proving that when it comes to their careers, two businesses are twice as nice

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

What is it like to beat breast cancer? We talk to three women who battled the disease and have emerged feeling empowered, educated and enlightened.

What we’re all talking about this month.

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Being fit and healthy is a lifelong journey that comes more easily when you have the right support. And NG HUI RU, winner of Shape Fit Girl 2019, is all set to give you that.

Get to know the top fi nalists of Shape Fit Girl 2019 through these fun facts.

MENTAL ILLNESS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PSYCHOLOGICAL PRISON SENTENCE.

Whether they are passionate about growing together as a beauty community, pushing body inclusivity or engaging in honest conversations, they are making social media woke again.

ARTS & MEDIA

Behind the scenes of a four-hands collaboration between Julien Royer and Kenichi Takatsu.

A new wave of interior designers have brought forth innovation, awe-inspiring designs and an almost-obsessive appreciation for detail. Here are 10 stellar studios – all established within the last five years – that are turning heads with their fresh approach.

While most people take photographs as a way to create lasting memories, this intrepid artist found a unique way to make his.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

AI whizz-kid Annabelle Kwok is a lethal combination of talent and youth. She’s intimidating on paper, but meet her in person and any apprehension dissipates – this year’s Her World Young Woman Achiever is an infectious ball of fun.

FIERCELY INDEPENDENT AND PASSIONATELY DRIVEN, THESE FOUR LOCAL WOMEN FROM DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS TELL US WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CRAFT ONE’S DREAMS—IN TRUE CORUM FASHION.

With a steady stream of personal and collaborative projects and an active, 218K-strong instagram account with Virgil Abloh as an ardent follower, the New York-based graffiti artist has not only outlived most of his contemporaries, but would also easily outshine any Gen Z in hypebeast-ness – without even trying. Who better to school us on the evolution of street art and its intersection with fashion? Keng Yang Shuen reports.

This is a home where everything has a specific placement. Homeowner Mads tells LYNN TAN that to keep things tidy, it is important to design for what you need, based on what you have.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Toh Yah Li flies the flag as she lights up spaces and minds here and overseas.

Bandwagon founder transforms offline music gig directory into the region’s most influential music website.

FOR DECADES, SINGAPORE’S ONLY THREE TELCOS RULED THE CELLULAR NETWORKS. ONE EXTREMELY DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMER CHANGED ALL THAT.

DISRUPTING PAYMENTS IS JUST THE FIRST STEP IN LOUIS LIU’S AMBITIOUS PLAN TO UPEND SOUTH-EAST ASIA’S BANKING SECTOR.

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.

Formulating natural skincare is not always a bed of roses. Sylvie Chantecaille shares her journey.

Body confidence is about the ability to proudly accept each flaw and imperfection. While many would baulk at donning a swimsuit for our cameras, these four women show what it means to celebrate body positivity.

The Italian photographer/streetwear designer/arbiter of laId-back cool on what the front row scene actually means for a fashion label, and who he thinks will fill those (huge & cushy) seats next.

There’s so much more to health than your body weight.

“IF ONLY YOU WERE PRETTIER, SMARTER, AND…”

Shirley Crystal Chua, founder and CEO of Golden Equator, talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated tech world.

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

The creative duo behind Sydney-based label, Song for the Mute open up about their journey of discovery and evolution, and their plans to break new ground.

Inspired by heritage but made with modernity firmly in mind, the new Clash de Cartier jewellery collection is a study in chic contrasts.

Think of domestic violence and you’ll probably picture physical assault. But it can also take on other forms—like emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Two women tell us about the different types of cruelty they suffered at the hands of their loved ones.

There are fit girls; and then there are extraordinary fit girls – the ones who insist on using their hard-earned physical abilities to give a leg up to the disadvantaged. To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (Mar 8), the team found three such superwomen who have dedicated their time and heart to a meaningful cause. From promoting mental health and raising funds for kidney patients to helping victims of domestic violence in Cambodia, each of these profiles will inspire you to look at life diff erently

TV presenter, model, writer, DJ, and all-around fashion and beauty icon Alexa Chung isn’t done yet. She’s designing her own clothing line – and revving up for her next steps.

More millennial entrepreneurs are getting into the pummelling action, lifting the sport as well as enticing beginners.

HANDS UP IF YOU FIND THE LOCAL CLUBBING SCENE TOO COMMERCIAL, MUNDANE, PRETENTIOUS OR DEVOID OF TASTE.

You’ve gotta have faith in love... and sometimes in more ways than one. Two interfaith couples recount their love stories and share advice on how to navigate these relationships.

Three former influencers tell us why they chose to retire from their seemingly cushy Instagram careers.

The last of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac is also the fifth most intelligent in the world.

If you’re facing a quarter-life crisis or feeling burnt out, taking a career break to do something out of the box may do you a world of good.

Where fathers would discourage their sons from pursuing a career in racing, Logan Ravishankar is behind his all the way.

#Fitspo. #Bodygoals. And more recently, #couplegoals.

These come from all over the world and are exclusive to Guardian here.

Weaned on sweet drinks, this boy didn't drink plain water till he was three. His family share their traumatising experience with EVELINE GAN.

You may not have noticed the quiet revolution, but some of Singapore’s best bars are fronted by women bartenders – one even has an all-female team – and they bring a distinctly amiable and amicable touch to the scene.

Each of them started out with little more than artistic flair, an affable personality and a trusty webcam or camera phone.

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.

Three women in their 20s, 30s and 40s put their fresh spin on timeless style BY AARON KOK

What happens if you find yourself pregnant – before you’re ready? How do you deal with it, emotionally and physically? Three women open up about how they handled an unwanted pregnancy.

Ever been blindsided by a breakup? Imagine this: girl meets boy, sparks fly, and happily ever is in sight... And then he suddenly pulls a 180 and cuts things off, seemingly without rhyme or reason. If that’s ever happened to you before, you might be interested in reading on...

Tattoos have come a long way in Singapore - gone are the days when body art was synonymous with gang poems, barbed wires and butterflies. We ask two local tattoo artists who have been in the industry for almost 20 years to walk us through the evolution of tattoos over the past three decades.

MANAGING DIRECTOR PIRELLI ASIA

THE NEXT FRONTIER IN ECO-MINDED FASHION LABELS: ANYTHING BUT YOUR BEIGE, EARTH-MOTHER CLOTHES OF YORE THAT SCORE BIG ON RESPONSIBILITY, BUT ZILCH ON AESTHETICS. KENG YANG SHUEN ROUNDS UP SIX RISING NAMES LEADING THE CHARGE.

THEY’RE COOL, CREATIVE, FASHIONABLE – AND ARE MAKING A STATEMENT ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THEIR OWN WAY. KENG YANG SHUEN MEETS FIVE WOMEN IN SINGAPORE WHO ARE REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ECO-CHIC.

In an ever-evolving world, change is the only constant. We speak with three go-getting women on how they stay at the top of their game BY ELIZABETH LIEW

In Ermenegildo Zegna’s latest ‘Defining Moments’ film, tattoo artists Joseph Siow and Bobo McGrylls wax lyrical about their craft.

It’s no easy feat being this toned and svelte, even if you’re blessed with good genes. Model Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw spills her stay- slim strategies in this candid interview about all things Shape.

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.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

Magic Square might be the hottest new restaurant trending on social media, but there is a lot more than meets the eye to this pop-up helmed by three previously unknown local chefs.

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

These 30 food brands from Singapore are trusted by generations of chefs, home cooks and foodies.

From brushes to makeup and skincare, these inspiring Singaporean entrepreneurs are making waves in the beauty industry with their own products and signature style BY ARISSA HA

An adjective which means using imagination or original ideas to create something. Also a noun used to describe a person whose job involves creative work.

If you live from pay cheque to pay cheque – the way Clara How does – but your friends are buying homes, putting aside cash for retirement, and just generally adulting, read on. She’s on a mission to change her spending habits so she can put more pennies in her piggy bank.

Picking up a guy isn’t limited to Tinder anymore. Try doing it on Instagram instead – at least you’ll get his backstory so you can decide if it’s worth chatting him up.

In celebration of International Friendship Day on July 30, we asked besties how they inspire each other and keep their bond strong BY ELIZABETH LIEW

Do private-hire cars tarnish the image of a brand? If so, why are car companies jostling for a piece of the blue-label market?

CLAUDIA TAN TRIED A CLEANSING DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IS NOW A CONVERT.

Shape Fit Girl is an annual search for the most inspiring, fresh-faced fitness personality in Singapore.

His repeated episodes of stomachache were mistaken for constipation and masked his undiagnosed medical condition. One mum shares the harrowing experience with EVELINE GAN.

This year marks the 9th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, the tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products, and services.

Faced with the sudden loss of her beloved husband, Facebook’s million-dollar COO Sheryl Sandberg shares how grief has shaped the person she is now

BANKER-TURNED-ENTREPRENEUR ANNA HAOTANTO IS ON A MISSION TO HELP WOMEN CHART THEIR OWN FINANCIAL DESTINIES.

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we highlight these amazing career-oriented women, who are making significant time to pursue their fitness passions. We hope you’ll be just as inspired by them as we are.

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.

What’s the secret to teaching your child to read? Singapore parents and experts share their best strategies.

Meet three women who’ve turned illustrating into a career, and their art into a brand.

This marquage artist works with luxury brands to customise their items by painting on them.

They get your online spoils to you, stat. They fix your acne woes and your clogged bathroom pipes. They sell your unwanted goods. And give stray animals a home. Clara How, Hoe I Yune and Davelle Lee meet the men who solve our problems and make our lives easier. So how could we not love them?

SEVEN ADVENTUROUS SOULS FROM CHINA ENJOYED THE BEST LANGKAWI HAS TO OFFER IN A FOUR-DAY CATAMARAN CRUISE MANAGED BY DREAM YACHT CHARTER.

They’re all below 16, but look what these kids have achieved – two are champs at unusual sports, one is a classical opera singer and yet another is a TEDx speaker.

Two women, two very different reactions to a break-up. Clara How swore off men for six months, while a woman Hoe I Yune spoke to went on a dating spree to get over her ex. Extreme choices, no doubt, but both women took away lessons in love.

Using cloth nappies helps save the Earth – and your wallet, too, say these mums who choose not to put their babies in disposable diapers.

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

He’s a good guy who loves you, and you love him too. Plus, he’s got the stamp of approval from your friends and family. So on paper, you’ve got a good thing going. But there’s that voice at the back of your head asking: Is this all there is? What if you could be happier?

DO THESE CROSS-TRAINING EXERCISES TO BECOME A STRONGER RUNNER.

She has the glossy hair and can apply a smoky eye with the skill of a top makeup expert – but SSIN is anything but your average beauty vlogger. Editor-in-Chief Claire Starkey talks to the girl whose unique voice has set her on the path to YouTube domination.

Coach celebrated turning 75 with a nostalgic pre-fall show in the ciry where it all began: New York.

Van Cleef & Arpels has unveiled one of its most ambitious projects yet: The Automate Fée Ondine. CEO Nicolas Bos walks us through the table clock’s intricacies.

It’s getting hot in here, and we’re sure it has something to do with the start of CLEO Most Eligible Bachelors 2017. Have a tall glass of water ready, because we trawled the island for the crème de la crème of the male species, and the next few pages are guaranteed to make you thirsty.

Fitness holidays are taking off in a big way this year. Three avid travellers share with TAN MIN YAN what they love about their active vacations.

Forget mini pizzas and frozen cupcakes—children today are firing up stoves and whipping up Michelin-star worthy creations.

Fancy spinning for a living? Three local female DJs talk about the business of beats.

Meet the inspiring individuals giving women a leg up at work and in life.

Stunned by her doctor’s diagnosis, Zhong Peirong found unexpected solace in support from friends, family, and baking.

Whether you choose to give your time or money this year, there’s no time like the present to give back to the less fortunate in our midst.

From producing a megawatt music festival and having their restaurant clinch a Michelin star, to launching an executive business lounge, Alex Chew and Raj Datwani have morphed their lifestyles into the hottest businesses around town. This year, the prolific duo are set to get the city buzzing once again.

Self-taught and self-trained, these enterprising online bakers are delighting the sweet-toothed with visually stunning treats. They share their stories with TAN MIN YAN.

You refer to them not by name, but by their Instagram handles. Kid-fashion brands adore them, and fans gush every time a new photo comes out. ELISA CHIA talks to the mums of social media’s most stylish babies and toddlers.

Getting it straight from the top men on the job. BAZAAR sits down for a tête-à-tête with the founding CEO of eponymous brand Richard Mille and François-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet.

Ever looked at the effortlessly chic OOTD of a style influencer and wondered how she does it? Us too. We dive into the wardrobes of two stylish people of Instagram to find out what it takes to look so flawless at any time, any angle.

The truth about his affair is out. Now what? Eight women tell JO UPCRAFT how they found out and dealt with their partner’s betrayal.

Fresh from a divorce, 42-year-old isabelle ho* found a new zest for life with a man almost 20 years younger.

While others jazz up their lives with a recreational hobby, these executives are serious about what they do for leisure and take it one step further – by turning it into a business.

These three designers rediscover unexpected sources of design inspiration, right here in Singapore.

Tired of feeling weak and all the namecalling, Soo Lee Theng and Bernice Lim decided to revamp their lives. Today, both are walking proof that weight loss can be fun and sustainable. As told to ESTELLE LOW.

Want to lose weight or have a sexy, toned body? Just start lifting! More women are embracing the physical and mental benefits of weight training, and they tell ESTHER AU YONG that the afterburn is calorifically good.

It could be your job, your relationship or a goal you’ve set. Clicking restart on your life can be daunting, but it doesn’t make you a quitter. It could be the best decision you’ve ever made.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.

Anxiety. Addiction. Shame. Going on a juice cleanse to detox your body is easy, but what happens when you try to rid your life of bigger, badder influences? Three women tell us their stories…