The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on virtually every aspect of our lives.

From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

Now that life and work collide at home, in our study, it is up to us to define the boundaries. Here, we look at some of the wisdom and tips from some of the world’s most prominent office furniture brands.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

The only family member still working for the dynastic Italian fashion house, Silvia Venturini Fendi talks to Lydia Slater about the needs of the modern woman and her inclusive fall/winter 2020 collection.

Emilia Teo’s taste for adventure is inspiring her to steer her family’s Tong Eng Group towards a more diverse range of endeavours.

The pandemic hit the reset button on an industry associated with trends and a taste for the novel. Four players in different areas of fashion and luxury retail share how their work has changed in this new world and their thoughts on the future.

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

Florence Ng, founder and creative director of Synergraphic Design, which specialises in glass art and design, reveals the intricacies of working with this beautiful, fragile and versatile material.

AS WITH NEARLY EVERYTHING ELSE, THE FASHION INDUSTRY IS UNDERGOING A RECKONING AND PLENTY OF SELF-QUESTIONING AT THE MOMENT.

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.

In the fight against Covid-19, Ng Choon-Peng has been unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. The CEO of Immunoscape shares his thoughts on balancing social good with business sustainability and a life worth living.

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

With the coronavirus at our doorstep, everyone is on high alert, taking steps to look after their health. It’s a good reminder that self-care isn’t just all about manicures and skincare masks.

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.

We embarked on an inspiring journey in March with #HerWorldHerStory – a collection of 60 real-life stories to celebrate Her World’s 60th anniversary this year.

How often do you notice a “Made in SG” tag on your clothes? Not often, we reckon. Producing here poses its own challenges, such as higher costs, yet some homegrown labels are pushing on. Here’s why, and how they’re moving forward in these times.

As staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

Venture capitalist Martin Berry believes the world is on the cusp of the next great entrepreneurial wave and he’s placing his bet on one thing.

Video calls are our new reality since social distancing became a way of life. Here are some ways that you can recover from exhausting virtual meetings that take more out of you than a face-to-face. By Arissa Ha

From what they’ve learned about themselves whilst on WFH, to how they envision the brave new world that lies ahead for luxury, BAZAAR asks global designers for their post-pandemic predictions.

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

Fit model, runway model, family since 2001. In fashion today, there are few who hold as special – and as long-standing – a position at a brand as Amanda Sanchez at Chanel. Keng Yang Shuen gets up close (virtually) with the effortlessly cool, 40-year-old clotheshorse for this exclusive cover story and discovers the secret to longevity.

Being in a lockdown has never stopped art. Here’s proof that human ingenuity and the love for expression are indeed limitless.

Set your productivity stage with these chair and task light picks.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

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

Let’s celebrate the everyday women who are making an extraordinary difference - behind the scenes, and on the frontlines of a global pandemic.

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

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

TWELVE CREATIVES – INCLUDING SOME OF FEMALE’S CLOSEST COLLABORATORS – GIVE US THEIR PERSPECTIVE THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR FRAME OF MIND MID-CIRCUIT BREAKER.

TEAMING UP WITH A STREET ARTIST HAS BECOME A NEAR FAIL-PROOF WAY FOR A LUXURY FASHION HOUSE TO DRAW PLENTY OF BUZZ AND CUSTOMERS. JOSHUA VIDES HOWEVER IS NOT JUST SOME GRAFFER WHOM FENDI PLUCKED OFF INSTAGRAM AND THE ITALIAN LABEL WANTS A LOT MORE THAN JUST HYPE OUT OF WORKING WITH HIM.

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

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

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.

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.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

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.

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.

Considering the industry he’s in, V-ZUG owner and CEO Heinz Buhofer’s mantra is quite apt.

Considering the industry he’s in, V-ZUG owner and CEO Heinz Buhofer’s mantra is quite apt.

Claire Warren recounts her journey towards establishing a retail space dedicated to stylish homeowners in Singapore.

Music and passion—here, Lolo reflects on living a life of contrasts, a sound that’s rare in this world, and keeping it real in her work.

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

Adobe’s latest drawing app–Fresco– offers you an incredible range of drawing and painting tools right on your iPad, but how to get started? Here is a little tutorial courtesy of Michael Ng(@mindflyer) on how to render your design in Adobe Fresco.

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

It's a new year and three women who are experts in living a productive life show you how to achieve success in 2020.

Who’s got time to fit a whole workout session into the day? The trick is to aim for bite-sized exercises that’ll get you looking fab in no time.

Want to get into business or take a venture to newer heights? We speak to experts with the know-how to share their top tips.

Transforming the discarded into the desired, Hermès’ petit h takes upcycling to a whole new chic level. Creative Director Godefroy de Virieu tells Jeffrey Yan all about the alchemical work of the little h

Curators Naomi Wang (left) and Jackie Yoong tell us what it means to curate the Asian Civilisations Museum’s first fashion and textiles, and jewellery galleries, which open their doors next year.

To comic book devotees and movie buffs, Ron Tan has the best job in the world. As executive chairman and group CEO of Cityneon, he gets to call the shots when building theme park sets and exhibitions filled with superheroes, robots and dinosaurs. But getting there required true grit.

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

The look of this bachelorette apartment is the result of a close collaboration between an interior designer and a feng shui master. Lynn Tan picks up a few tips on how to incorporate feng shui requirements into a home’s design without compromising on style.

Siren Design Group Singapore’s Penny Sloane pioneers workplace design in South-east Asia and beyond by creating thoughtful, engaging, fun spaces that blur the lines between work and play.

Communal areas designed for interaction and exclusive networking sessions are the reasons why co-living is now a viable option for singaporean millennials who want to mingle.

As one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

What personality type are you? Read this to find out what makes you the way you are...

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.

PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

Playing a comedian on the TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has given RACHEL BROSNAHAN a new kind of strength and self-confidence and made her a bona fide star. Here’s how all her hard work—and killer high school workouts—paid off.

We first met her mean girl Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. Now LEIGHTON MEESTER is playing for laughs—and new depths—as a different TV archetype: the single mom. She talks moving forward when life is more happily hectic than ever.

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

ARTS & MEDIA

Classic flybridge cruisers like the well-credentialled Maritimo M51 combine luxury with performance, a combination that has proven popular with bluewater sailors and sports fishers alike.

Why we need to rethink our workout motivation

Peter Mahony, Hong Kong-based General Manager of Benetti Yachts Asia, takes stock of the latest developments in the world of the high-end brand he represents and the regional response.

Skin Care

These beauty experts are responsible for helping people look their best. Here, they share the easiest and best makeup tips that anyone can follow

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

When famously eco-minded fashion designer Stella McCartney takes on a new role as sustainability adviser to the head of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate (that’s LVMH), and some of the biggest labels – from Chanel to Coach – renounce the use of contentious animal-derived materials, it will be impossible to ignore the signs: High fashion entering a new era.

Tan Lay Koon, co-founder of Nature Squared, talks about the challenge working with natural resources like feathers, and egg and oyster shells, and finding artisans who are able to work with such delicate materials.

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.

In this exclusive, the soulful Sabrina Claudio opens up on what it means to truly be vulnerable.

Whether they’re helping women in business, doing scientific research, rescuing stray cats, giving women prisoners hope, or educating kids in remote villages, these Singapore women are giving a hand where it’s needed.

Whether they’re helping women in business, doing scientific research, rescuing stray cats, giving women prisoners hope, or educating kids in remote villages, these Singapore women are giving a hand where it’s needed.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

Fueled by the desire to stretch herself creatively and help women and girls around the world, The Hustle star ANNE HATHAWAY opens up about tossing old insecurities and finding a new level of strength and purpose.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

Passion, grit and a love for all things beauty – discover how these passionate women founded their own beauty empires.

By building spaces that bring like-minded people together, Michelle Yong redefines her family’s traditional construction business.

Stephanie Dickson isn’t waiting for the world to change – she’s doing it now, for the world. The founder of green is the new black, Asia’s first conscious festival and platform, wants you to know that living more sustainably is a journey.

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.

Given how much our work spaces (and hours!) have changed, maybe it’s time for us to re-think the concept of workwear, says Fashion Editor Cheryl Chan.

The second wave of co-working spaces is even more useful, practical and curated. Need childcare services, lounges for presentations or 3-D printers for your mini projects? All sorted.

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

It’s good to be a hardworking millennial who doesn’t mind putting in extra hours. But how much OT is too much?

For these three women, it means overcoming the odds even though life dealt them a bad hand.

For many of us, home is a sanctuary to eat, chill and sleep. But for ex-beauty queen Jaime Teo, home is also her gym, art room, music studio, and food experiment lab where she bakes up a storm. She tells ESTELLE LOW how she spends most of her waking hours in her 1,100 sq ft apartment, doing productive things that are, quite frankly, out of this world.

Chanel-Pharrell—a collection that deftly melds the ethos of the classic French House with Pharrell’s unique brand of swag—has finally been unveiled. Whether standing in front of the camera or speaking about his friendship with the late Karl Lagerfeld, every moment is filled with what makes Pharrell, well, Pharrell.

Jo Hu, head of tech-driven co-working space Distrii, shows what it is like to work in the office of the future.

By the time she was 29, Esther Khong was already an entrepreneur, had launched an app, dealt with a painful breakup, and made peace with her past.

Try saying that to yourself the first thing you wake up every morning.

With a blockbuster movie, a killer workout routine, and a mission to help those who need it most, Amber Heard is on a roll. And she’s just getting started.

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

Wanting to make a difference isn’t easy, especially if you’re already juggling a career and a busy social life. But there are still ways you can help those in need. Here’s how three women make it work.

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

It’s far from business as usual for these power couples as they test the boundaries of their union by choosing to marry love and work

Once regarded as a gritty, male-dominated sport, Crossfit has earned the favour of many women in Singapore. Laine Tan investigates.

SHE’S STRONG AND CONFIDENT, AND SHE’S NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK UP ABOUT HER PERSONAL STRUGGLES.

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.

INSTEAD OF FEEBLE RESOLUTIONS YOU WON'T KEEP, HERE'S A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOT BY LOOKING WITHIN, CHANGING YOUR MINDSET, AND EFFECTING REAL CHANGE AROUND YOU.

Feel the burn in your legs, bum and tum with these strength-training exercises.

Having valuable skills is the best way to get ahead in your career. Here are some of the popular ones employers are looking for in 2019.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

Meet Tiong Jia En, first runner-up of Miss Universe Singapore 2018, newly-minted rhythm cycling instructor and the owner of a swimwear label.

Milan-based Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro believes that slow and steady wins the race, and goes about his work with quiet confidence, determination, passion and purpose.

A combination of art and function – that’s the best way to describe the intricate products that glass artist Nathalie Ziegler Pasqua creates.

Rakesh Mandal, Senior Director & General Manager, Client Solutions, South Asia & Korea, Dell

The discipline approaches that worked during your kid’s preschooler years no longer apply once she’s in primary school.

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.

The right kind of exercise with the right nutrition is the way to go, say experts. Here are 10 ways you can make every minute really count

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.

Living in the “now” is the newest mantra for a life well lived. Experts say practising mindfulness helps bring calm and boosts productivity

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.

That dreaded sense of guilt when you’re not home to tend to your sick child or miss a performance because of work… So how do these successful career women deal with it?

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.

You’ve had enough of the confines of corporate life and want to juggle being a freelance photographer, Grab driver and home baker. But don’t jump ship just yet. You need to sort out how to protect yourself, beginning with your finances.

On refreshing one of the most respected names in a largely traditional industry.

Whether you’re a fitness entrepreneur or simply love to work out, Core Collective is a new co-working space worth checking out.

Think you’re paying too much for your renovation? Here’s an estimate of how much it’ll cost to turn a four-room HDB apartment into a cosy nest.

After raising five children and a near-death experience, former model Wendy Jacobs hopes for another shot in the spotlight.

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

For actress Shay Mitchell, the secret to success, health, and happiness comes down to one smart and simple formula: Work hard, play hard; eat a lot, work out a lot. She explains.

Balancing career and family life is a real juggling act: Three successful working mums share their prized advice.

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.

After four months of maternity leave, picking up your career from when you left off can seem daunting. Here’s how you can have a smoother transition.

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.

Singapore’s first innovation club leverages on high-powered members.

If you’ve just set up on your own or are working freelance, a co-working space makes sense. The rent isn’t astronomical, you’ll connect with loads of people outside your industry, and have tons of useful, fun events to go to. Oh, and did we mention? These spaces are gorgeous. So even if you’re not in the market for a hot desk, read this and drool. Then show it to your boss.

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.

When we need career advice and tips on staying at the top of our game, we naturally turn to the trailblazing Great Women of Our Time alumni.

These group workouts are crazy effective at raising your metabolism and torching calories for hours (or maybe even days) after.

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.

ZOE SALDANA, who dominated the big screen as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 this year, recently started a production company with sisters Mariel and Cisely.

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?

How do you groom a girl or boy to be a leader? DR RICHARD C.WOOLFSON says to ignore gender differences and do this instead.

AFTER CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015, PRINCESS YACHTS IS QUIETLY EMBARKING ON A BOLD NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH WHILE STAYING TRUE TO ITS ‘CRAFTED IN PLYMOUTH’ HERITAGE.

Writer Vicki Williams.

In which we ask three men to get candid on a very hot topic.

Fronting a luxury brand in-store can seem posh, but the job usually involves more grit than glam.

Ever wondered if you should try your luck working abroad? We spoke to three women who made vastly different decisions to see what they’ve learnt from their experiences.

Why work nine-to-five if you don’t have to?

A new generation of mums are juggling Mummy duties, running their own businesses and working from home at the same time.

ASIA-PACIFIC BOATING TALKS EXCLUSIVELY TO SOFTBANK TEAM JAPAN SKIPPER DEAN BARKER AND GENERAL MANAGER KAZUHIKO SOFUKU ABOUT THEIR HOPES FOR THE SOLE ASIAN CHALLENGER IN THE 35TH AMERIC A’S CUP IN BERMUDA.

This talented artist is now working with some of the biggest fashion labels in the world.

With all the advances that have been made in equal rights, we’d like to think there’s no such thing as “a man’s world” anymore. But is this really the case when some industries are still clearly dominated by men?

Our HWZ team traversed various offices of known tech companies – our collection of office stories spill the beans, be it alluring décor, revolutionary cultures, or just old-school cool. By Team Hardwarezone

That's what you may see on a name card these days, and it's part of an increasing number of job titles that didn't exist a decade ago.

A visit to Dyson HQ in Malmesbury, UK, reveals how the company works and takes risks on new ideas.

Would you dare throw in your office job to work remotely while indulging your wanderlust? FIONA LIAW reports on this growing trend.

Can working mums really achieve this elusive concept? According to these women, it is not impossible.

It is the equivalent of the swanky Google office for freelancers and start-ups, but don’t get distracted by the free coffee.

From co-working spaces to multi-concept hubs, the places where we work and play have evolved into collaborative ecosystems fusing creativity, freedom and an innovative spirit.

Every year, The Singapore Women’s Weekly shines the spotlight on 18 outstanding, high-achieving working women in the Great Women Of Our Time awards. These inspiring pioneers and game-changers are making an impact in different arenas in Singapore. In this issue, meet the nominees in the Education & Public Service, Finance & Commerce, and Science & Technology categories.

Armed with elegance, intellect and an innovative state of mind, these six inspiring women zoomed in on their passions, and, today, they stand out for how they have changed the game. Presented by Massimo Dutti.

Three couples who’ve said “I do” to spending both their personal and professional lives together share the moments that drive them.

As a working mum, you can’t be with your baby 24/7, but you don’t have to wrestle with constant guilt, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON says.

American Idol may have wrapped but Jennifer Lopez is on a new high – with a starring role in a TV series and a $35-million Vegas gig

We have everything you need to be happy, healthy and successful in your career with this guide.

The Kendall + Kylie designers’ lives by the numbers: 94.2 million combined Instagram followers 83 pieces in the spring collection 21 months apart.

Forget happy hour hobnobbing at the nearest bar, or on the golf green. As more co-working spaces mushroom across Singapore, housing promising start-ups to dynamic tech unicorns, the shared workspace looks set to be the new CEO hangout.

Everyone wants a cool job, as inane as that sounds. But what does it really mean to be working in today’s hipster tech environments, complete with sleeping pods and pantries calculated to expand your waistline? We’re of the opinion that a pretty office does not a cool job make. There’s so much more to it – culture, colleagues, and the work they do – but these firms we visited are pretty awesome, if we may say so.

Here’s our pick of Singapore’s game changers – fashion-label founders, an up-and-coming model discovered on Instagram and the real influencers behind It girls and celebs.

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