Stand out in styles that also shield you, whether softly severe tailoring or protective technical gear in outsized proportions.

Singapore’s last surviving kampong sets the stage for a chic homecoming for this season’s cool jackets, frilly dresses and statement-making trousers.

Brazilian glamazon Valentina Sampaio plays princess for a day in damask dresses with dramatic sleeves, while the cloak of night covers her in the sexiest black confections with cutouts in all the right places.

These days, leaving the house feels like an occasion – so you might as well dress for it in the season’s most striking statements.

COLOUR PLAY

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10 FRESH JACKETS

With art and fashion always entwined, classic blue – Pantone’s Colour of the Year – is the perfect backdrop for exploring this season’s trends.

From the new neckline to tailored denim, update your wardrobe with these key looks from the Spring/Summer 2020 runways

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

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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.

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In an era of hype (and where a banana taped on a wall can go viral), the luxuriously pared-down styles in these pages are a timely reminder that less is often more.

When it comes to amping up your work wardrobe, add these Brit menswear-inspired looks to your shopping list.

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Step into spring where fresh, vibrant floral blooms come to life on pretty dresses to standout suits.

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

Stand out in a vanilla world with a potpourri of patterns. Pair each of these pieces with neutral-hued ensembles for a jolt of style, or wear them all at once for scene-stealing impact.

Inarguably Singapore’s most talkedabout siblings, Benjamin and Narelle Kheng share how they feel about each other, and why nothing can come between them.

Artistic details and refined finishes take utilitarian-inspired styles into territory that’s a whole lot more play than work.

Graffiti, sequins, embroidery, and the odd Romantic flourish: A little bit retro and a lot timeless glam, autumn’s maximalist accents make a statement that’s totally of the moment.

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.

SLIP INTO A VACATION STATE OF MIND WITH SOFT OUTLINES AND PASTEL HUES OF JOIE DE VIVRE.

A ponytail may be the ultimate go-to, fuss-free hairstyle, but it doesn’t have to be ordinary.

It takes two to parent so why does mummy get all the flak when it comes to raising the children? We turn to Andie Chen, Jason Godfrey, Shane Mardjuki, Daniel Ong and Aun Koh to weigh in on fatherhood BY NATALYA MOLOK

SLING BAGS FOR THE ACTIVE MAN.

WITH BOLD PATTERNS AND VIVID COLOURS, THE LATEST STATEMENT KNITS ARE JUST THE TICKET FOR THOSE HEADED SOMEWHERE WITH SWEATER WEATHER – OR, PERHAPS, AN OFFICE WITH ARCTIC AIR-CONDITIONING.

THE BEST LOOKS FOR FALL/WINTER 2018 COM BINELEVATED EVERYDAY PIECES WITH NEW TAKES ON TAILORING, AND THE ODD DRAMATIC FLOURISH.

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

EVEN AS THE MERCURY HEADS NORTH, STAY COOLIN THE SEASON’S SUMMERY STYLES.

All your essential quick getaway gear, from the jauntiest outfits to the most striking accessories.

Standing out while blending in with refined details crafted for real life.

I LLUSTRATED SLICES OF EVERYDAY SCENES, CLOTHING MADE FOR DAILY ACTIVITY, AND A CELEBRATION OF REGULAR-JOE STYLE – THE SPRING/SUMMER 2018 COLLECTIONS PUT AN UNEXPECTED TWIST ON ALL THINGS FAMILIAR.

DEMOLISH THE WORK-PLAY DIVIDE WITH GO-ANYWHERE STYLES IN THE SEASON’S SOFTEST SHADES.

REDEFINE THE MEANING OF ‘PARK AND RIDE’ WITH THESE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION.

When Jack Neo debuted a movie about a bunch of NS recruits back in 2012, none of us had an inkling that it would grow to become Singapore’s most profitable movie franchise. We caught up with the tight-knit group of actors and learnt that five years and four movies later, these ah boys didn’t just become men – they’ve become bona fide movie stars.

WHETHER IT’S A LAZY WEEK END OR JUST A QUICK SANITY BREAK IN THE MIDDLE OF A WORKDAY, WE COULD ALL DO WITH MORE QUIET MOMENTS TO OURSELVES. AND WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU’RE READY T O DOWNSHIFT AND CUT OUT ALL DISTRACTIONS? THE SEASON’S MOST RELAXED, MUTED HUES, OF COURSE .

Ready yourself for chilly destinations in the season's coolest coats.

As we enter the halfway point of the year. It's time to slow down, take a break and recharge, before taking on the next six months. One of our favourite ways to wind down: surrounding ourselves with sun, sand and sea at an idyllic destination. Where the days are blissfully long and dressing up takes on a lighter, cooler complexion.

While the world of menswear may have recently been engulfed in its own round of musical chairs— brand-designer breakups weren’t just limited to marques for the fairer sex—spring/summer 2016 seems untouched by industry shakeups as it emerges as a season of relaxed vibes and breezy hedonism.

Some might think that fashion exists in its own bubble, but no thing could befur ther from the truth. From a preoccupation with a growing region of big spenders, to abridging of the gap between work and play, the latest fashion trends are a reflection of the times in which we live.

From lavish botanical motifs to abstract brushstroke prints, this season’s most sumptuous looks take their cue from the artistic traditions of the east.

Sure , it might require a little extra care when you’re carrying a cup of coffee . But as an easy - wearing neutral with a crisp edge , white adds a coolly minimalist dimension to a new season of style.