I grew up with Her World.

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

A watch industry veteran on taking the long view with flexibility, patience and plenty of repetition.

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.

The secret to star investment banker Keith Magnus’ success cannot be found in the numbers, data or a fact sheet.

Genshin Impact

FASHION PR, WRITING, MODELLING – BOHAN QIU HAS TRIED HIS HAND AT ALL OF THEM.

In the heart of Devon lies ANRÁN, a picturesque farmhouse that blends big-city sophistication and organic country charm—complete with impeccable personalised service that ensures you feel right at home.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana chat with Jeffrey Yan about why beauty is more important than ever and the brilliant riches they excavated for their latest Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria collections.

As international luxury houses are forced to be more experimental with their approaches, the structure that the entire industry has run on is slowly but surely dismantling. But this might not be a bad thing.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

THE REALMS OF FILM, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT HAVE LONG EMBRACED THE DIVERSE MEDIUM THAT IS ANIMATION AND – GOING BY ITS RECENT RASH OF CGI-LED CONTENT AND FORAYS INTO GAMING (YES, GAMING) – FASHION IS RAISING ITS STAKES IN THE SCENE TOO. THE MILLION (MAKE THAT BILLION) DOLLAR QUESTION: IS THIS SIMPLY A TREND OR WILL IT LEAD TO NEW HORIZONS? AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ALL OF US? KENG YANG SHUEN REPORTS.

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

Venture into the breathtaking, fragile realm of the polar bear.

Fashion’s most visionary women are taking the language of femininity to new heights and depths, with the volume turned up to the max.

Motor racing doesn’t have to be the preserve of a select few. Given the right steps, the path towards it is very safe.

These entrepreneurial young artists are out to prove that a career in circus arts can be viable in Singapore.

In the business of building the perfect playground for his clients, Leon Tan approaches this with the same playful attitude he applies to his sense of style.

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.

Not even this pandemic can stop ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong’s quest to build a global mixed martial arts empire the world has never seen.

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 Ming dynasty was known for its wealth, cultural expansion and vases. But, what made its porcelain so valuable?

Trailblazer Christine Amour-Levar is on a mission – and she’s not taking no for an answer.

Bottles, casks, independents and funds – there are many ways to invest in whisky.

The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

The “Made in China” stamp may have had a less than appealing connotation before – but that’s not the case anymore. In these pages, the top 10 trends shaping the country’s soft power of design.

Interior and furniture designer Geraldine Prieur opens the doors to her recently renovated Parisian apartment to KARINE MONIE for an exclusive interview with Home & Decor.

THEY MIGHT NOT HAVE THE SAME GLOSSY LIFE, STYLISH INSTAGRAM CONTENT AND RABID FOLLOWING AS THE LIKES OF MICHELLE PHAN AND HUDA KATTAN, BUT A BAND OF MYTH-BUSTING, INFO-WIELDING SCIENTISTS ARE FAST RAKING UP THE “HEARTS” ON SOCIAL MEDIA PARTICULARLY DURING THESE TROUBLING TIMES. AILEEN LALOR EXPLORES THE RISE OF THESE ALTERNATIVE BEAUTY INFLUENCERS – AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR THE INDUSTRY.

Durreen Shahnaz still hasn’t forgotten her roots and believes that finance can be a force for good if it’s channelled properly.

Some of the most stunning gardens in the world, as seen through the lens of award-winning photographer Claire Takacs.

Patek Philippe finally unveils its impressive new building that is setting the direction for its future for the next three decades.

This collector has a boundless love for limited editions.

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.

As the Belle Vivier shoe celebrates its 55th anniversary, Jeffrey Yan chats with Gherardo Felloni, Creative Director of Roger Vivier, about taking the heritage brand into a new age.

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

Samurai Shodown

Branded fashion’s patient zero, Nga Nguyen’s jet-setting lifestyle resulted in a public backlash when she was diagnosed with Covid-19. Here, she opens up about her road to recovery, the lessons learnt and what she’s doing next.

Dior’s Rachele Regini has adorned her Chelsea home with colourful artworks and feminist literature that inspire her diverse wardrobe.

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.

Artist and art educator Saharra discusses the importance of art education as coping strategies for our young ones during these unprecedented times.

If you’ve endured a few bumps and detours in the game of life, don’t be disheartened – these events might just make all the difference.

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

Combining advanced tech and the latest innovations, Illumia Therapeutics offers customised, clinically proven solutions to get you looking good and feeling great.

What happens when food and fashion collide? Michelle Tchea explores the crossroads.

Subduing his wanderlust has been tough for extreme explorer Ryan Pyle, who shares his experiences during the filming of Expedition Asia, his latest series.

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.

In our relentless quest for progress, DBS Head of Innovation Bidyut Dumra believes humans will become more like machines.

Liu Feng-Yuan predicts that the world will be hyper-personalised. Is this a good thing?

Uniting people by improving global connectivity in an age of technological acceleration.

Foreign exchange platform Spark Systems is creating seismic changes in the FX landscape.

As she acclimatises to life under lockdown in her adopted city, model Victoria Lee reflects on fear, family and the fortitude of New Yorkers.

Satirist. Sweetheart. Saviour. Celeste Barber, who raised AU$50 million for bush fire relief, is everything right now. The actor and comedian talks Insta-fame, calling out bulls*** and getting political with Kirstie Clements, as she puts her unique spin on a selection of iconic fashion moments.

Photographed by her husband Justin Ervin, and surrounded by the golden grasslands of her childhood home in Nebraska, a quarantined Ashley Graham shares moving moments of personal insight, and pens a letter to her newborn son Isaac.

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.

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.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

Can heritage be sexy? Should we really prioritise staples over new designs post-crisis? Is purchasing that classic luxury watch indeed a wise investment especially now? Pierre Rainero – image, style and heritage director of Cartier, where he’s been working at since 1984 – gives Keng Yang Shuen an exclusive (and sometimes surprising) lesson on economics and the value of time.

The Last of Us Part 2

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

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

The Singapore fashion community has been innovating ways to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

In a self-quarantined world, Michelle Tchea discovers that vintage sardines are a hit with gourmets and collectors – and have quite a cult following.

Yvonne Tan, Dyson’s Digital Motor Engineering Manager, Singapore, talks about what it means to become a modern-day inventor.

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

Visionary architects are redefining urbanism by merging infrastructure with public spaces.

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

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

The Covid-19 pandemic is a true test of crisis management. These business leaders share what they’re doing to get their organisations through this.

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.

While dealing with the pandemic, homebased learning and chocolate bribes, start-up darling Darius Cheung plots a better solution to today’s property problems.

We find out about Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s animal adoption programme, and how to be a part of it.

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.

Luxury watch and jewellery brands are doing their part to give back to society and make ethically responsible decisions.

We asked a group of mums what they would actually like to receive this Mother’s Day and the answers were nothing short of perfect

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.

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You might not know what telepresence is now, but it could just be all around you by the time this pandemic is over.

With the right price, it’s easy to fill any cellar with Margaux. But for any oenophile to dismiss the world of natural wines is to deprive oneself of a chance to taste and collect bottles of exceptional rarity and quality. Here are some of the best examples.

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.

An axiom that may have been coined long after the first motor race ever run remains as compelling today: “Racing improves the breed”.

Chief technical officer Jon Gunner fills us in and introduces the 21C – the first hypercar from his company Czinger Vehicles.

Slowing down in our fast-paced society can be a scary concept but it may actually be what you need to help you get more done

Ahead of reprising her role as an atypically complex female foil to 007 in the long-anticipated No Time to Die, Léa Seydoux speaks candidly about film, family and the Me Too movement.

A: Limiting your time online and streamlining your to-do list could boost your productivity.

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

As the world plunges into crisis and uncertainty, the fashion industry steps up, whipping up masks, sanitisers, hazmat suits and donations in the millions. Jeffrey Yan ruminates on what we’re doing now and what comes after.

How do you invest during a crisis? We look to China and other foreign cities for property investment upsides.

Four supercar owners. Four really fast cars. The Peak gets in the passenger seat and discuss the drivers’ passion for power.

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

Social distancing may be the new normal, but staying in doesn’t have to be a claustrophobic nightmare. The Her World team has put together a selection of things to try while being indoors, because we’re here to support you #HerWorldWithYou.

HAVE YOU EVER HAD YOUR KIDS SUBTLY ASK FOR MORE GAMING TIME UNDER THE PRETENSE OF "TRYING TO GO PRO"? OR PERHAPS YOU'VE  TRIED GIVING YOURSELF SOME EXCUSE TO GIVE PROFESSIONAL GAMING A SHOT?

MORE INSIDE

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.

Tee off at the world’s best golf club right here in Singapore.

Spring’s most ethereal dresses are an ode to the colour of always, now and forever—in every shade and tone

Ian Griffiths, creative director of Max Mara, talks fictional spy heroines, real-life superwomen and the subversive power of simplicity.

Children as young as six years old are seeking help for depression, relationships issues, bullying and family problems, so adopting a parenting style that is mindful of a child’s developing brain is crucial.

With her fearless spirit and flair for fitness, eco-warrior Liv Lo Golding is lending a touch of glam to environmental issues and she has a powerful message for climate change sceptics.

BRITISH DUO PETER PILOTTO’S SATCHELS COME WITH A SLOT AT THE BASE SO THAT ONE CAN SLIDE IN AND ATTACH ONTO THE METAL HANDLE OF ANOTHER.

There’s nothing embarrassing about your sexual wellness.

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

Their voices are loud and clear.

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.

THE END TIMES

Summon more magic moments with Klook’s 101 guide to more ‘me-time’ for 2020. Nothing (or no one) should hold you down!

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

Being “sober curious” is the trend that finally ends alcohol glamorisation.

But we won’t let it burn. This is how to do your part in the climate crisis.

Through a steady infusion of investments and developments, Andermatt is finally coming into its own as a winter wonderland. And now it’s also gearing up to be the classical music hub of the Alps.

Meet the sparkling water maker inspiring you to make healthier choices while saving the earth and fostering world peace at the same time

Every year on March 8 – International Women’s Day, women are recognised for their push to break barriers and create a better world for all women.

Whatever your fancy, whatever your style, there’s an experience right here to stir up your wanderlust.

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.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

Enduring, stylish, and endlessly collectible, Mid-century Modern design has established itself as a movement that’s here to stay.

IN THE OVER THREE DECADES HE’S SPENT AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAX MARA, IAN GRIFFITHS HAS ALWAYS IMBUED HIS COLLECTIONS FOR THE ITALIAN LUXURY LABEL WITH A SENSE OF POSITIVITY.

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

ITALIAN MAISON BVLGARI’S DISTINCTIVE B.ZERO1 COLLECTION DISRUPTED THE WAY LUXURY JEWELLERY SHOULD LOOK LIKE WHEN IT DEBUTED IN 1999 WITH ITS GRAPHIC, GEOMETRICAL CURVES INSPIRED BY THE COLOSSEUM, ALL CREATED WITH THE BRAND’S PROPRIETARY TUBOGAS TECHNIQUE.

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

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is using her celebrity to push for greater acceptance of diverse cultures and different body shapes— encouraging dialogues on the East-West cross-pollination that has shaped her own background and audacious style.

TO PARAPHRASE GEORGE ORWELL, IF THERE’S HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, IT PROBABLY LIES WITH THE NEXT GENERATION.

SWIPE RIGHT

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

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.

I’ve always struggled with my body.

Getting your skin clean is more than just removing makeup and dirt. It’s about getting rid of pollutants, protecting skin and keeping it clean, clear and healthy.

Celebrated for its natural scarcity and exclusivity, the life-giving elixir of fine tea holds inestimable value for enthusiasts.

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.

Driven by their love for the environment, this couple wanted their home design to be as sustainable as possible, resulting in material choices that could stand the test of time. Domenica Tan and meloDy Bay learn about the unique design of this home.

This month’s chic list.

Feminism told us we’d earned our wrinkles and other signs of maturity, so why all the drastic cosmetic surgery? Kirstie Clements examines the new aesthetic and asks if it’s a club we’re all destined to join

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

This luxury independent bottler just released an impressively high-scoring whisky from a distillery many have never heard of. Here’s why it should be the first of many to add to your collection.

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

A bespoke scent is the ultimate expression of personal style.

IAN ANG Co-founder and CEO, Secretlab

The Star Wars trilogies may be over, but Tozeur is about to rise.

Hitting the gym is probably the last thing you feel like doing. Here’s how you can create fitness habits that help you stay healthy for life.

Are you and your partner fun-loving and adventurous, or more intense and reflective? Whatever your bent, here’s how to pick a pair of perfumes that best reflects your relationship.

To Chavalit Frederick Tsao, chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group and founder of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, wellness is not just about the individual – it is the way to tackle the challenges of the new economy.

Sequels used to mean one thing, and there was seldom any ambiguity around it.

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

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

It’s a brand new decade, and gaming is going interesting places.

Her World Rally and Two L(i)ps, Spa Esprit Group’s newest brand, opened the conversation on the part of the female anatomy that we so often refer to as “down there”.

Almost everyone is searching for some from happiness.

This year’s Great Women Of Our Time award recipients are an audacious bunch and the world is better off because of their work. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these true game-changers.

Music can be like food for the soul.

MEANT TO SYMBOLISE LOVE WITH ITS PINK HUE AND FEMININE SCENT, MISS DIOR IS OFTEN CONSIDERED A MAINSTREAM DESIGNER FRAGRANCE.

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

Israeli designers are creating a new language of design from the city’s architectural past and multicultural present.

Inspired by his passions for surfing, sustainability and spirits, this local entrepreneur brings another Asian contender to the gin playing field.

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

Growing a billion-dollar horology business by journeying beyond the “tiny island” of fine watchmaking.

Former US president Barack Obama outlines the challenges facing societies around the globe and where he sees hope.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for more than 2,000 years – but it might take thinking out of the box for it to survive the 21st century.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Help your child develop healthier digital habits with these expert strategies.

Your Christmas shopping just got better. Enjoy bonus treats and activities while contributing to a good cause.

Gen Z wunderkinds Kiernan Shipka, Yara Shahidi and National Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson talk about what it means to come of age in the first year of the new decade.

No poor cousin of African safaris, the highly affordable Asian safaris offer equally thrilling adventures from forest excursions and river rides to land expeditions, plus exotic animals like Royal Bengal tigers and four-horned antelopes – from just $500 a person.

Tammy Tang started as a hobbyist and later broke into the upper echelons of the esports industry.

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.

The city of Auckland has all the bustling excitement of a cosmopolitan hub with none of the overcrowded frenzy, and the SO Auckland sits at the very heart of it all.

Legendary ice hockey player Viacheslav Fetisov is pushing to preserve the polar regions.

A Singaporean environmental activist travels to the Arctic and Antarctica to document the impact of climate change, and realises its consequences may hit closer to home than most might imagine.

If there’s been one thing that stood out for the tech world in 2019, it would be how technology was caught up in politics.

As we bid farewell to another year, we look back to the memorable moments that made us laugh, cheer and cry

From palm-fringed beaches to picture-perfect ocean views, these resorts in the Maldives are where you can retreat to for a slice of island paradise

Entrepreneurs in the business of creating happiness share how they, in turn, experience it.

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.

Stephan Kurzawski, Senior Vice President of Consumer Goods and Sales at Messe Frankfurt, shares more about one of the biggest international design fairs happening next year.

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.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

The primordial stillness that reigns over New Zealand’s remote and pristine Dusky Sound makes an impression on seasoned traveller Victoria Burrows.

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

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

The nostalgia gripping fashion today offers some insights into what the zeitgeist craves and desires.

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

These restaurants have created a variety of dishes to celebrate the unique harmony between seafood and sake. Book a table before Nov 30.

It may be the beauty industry ’s trend du jour, but Moroccans have long known the healing benefits of argan oil and its gift of social, environmental and economic transformation. Shamilee Vellu reports.

Where most see risks and disadvantages, Gary Xie sees potential in destinations less travelled – and proves his point with the success of Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ far-flung hotels.

AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR NICOLE MIDORI WOODFORD IS GROOMING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FILMMAKERS

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

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.

Jennifer Aniston has had her slew of big screen hits but it’s from TV that fans fell in love with her.

Jennifer Aniston has had her slew of big screen hits but it’s from TV that fans fell in love with her.

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.

This month's chic list.

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

Of course, the night saw a chic squad of models, personalities and celebrities at their coolest.