I grew up with Her World.

Good chefs don't just cook, they lead.

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

(AND SOME OF THE ASIAN MODELS WHO COMMANDED THE SEASON’S RUNWAYS)

Once harnessed as a sexist trope in teenage chick flicks, journaling is now a panacea for modern life.

Artist, writer, curator, filmmaker – Singapore Literature Prize 2020 winner Shubigi Rao is all about transcending boundaries.

Mae Tan brings BAZAAR into her family home, where gloss and glamour are underpinned by real emotional resonance.

With exciting plans for the Greater Southern Waterfront announced by PM Lee Hsien Loong, property punters are heading south in anticipation of prices shooting north.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

IT STARTS WITH REGULAR BREAST YOU KNOW YOUR BOOBS INTIMATELY, AND THOROUGH SCANS LIKE MAMMOGRAMS. SELF-EXAMINATIONS THAT LET THESE TWO CHECKS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.

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

What's the first image that comes to mind when someone starts talking about "soldiers" in a video game context?

SEARCHING FOR A HOLIDAY AND FINDING IT AT THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS OF CHAMPERS.

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.

In a world of one-day deliveries and instant gratification, time has become a luxury many can ill afford.

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.

This five-bedroom family home was built on good architectural bones and a great relationship between the owner and the designers. ASIH JENIE find out more.

AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGAPORE ART-MEETS-STREETWEAR LABEL MASH-UP, CO-HOST OF THE FASHION-FOCUSED PODCAST ‘IN THE VITRINE’, RESEARCHER, CURATOR AND FASHION LECTURER AT LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS DANIELA MONASTERIOS TAN OFFERS SOME WISE WORDS.

If there's anything that we've learnt in the past months, it's to plan ahead.

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

How Land Rover is moving forward in the Covid-19 era, according to Robin Colgan.

Millennial sisters Rachel and Charlotte Hoe are breathing new life into their family’s bespoke gifting business through their love for heritage crafts and history.

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.

We don’t have to look too far to find custom-made sustainable wood furniture in Singapore. Some trees even grow in our gardens.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

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.

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

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.

They’re the frontrunners in local skincare and makeup, coming up with exciting new products and clever ways of doing things.

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THERE ARE 217,200 SINGAPOREANS LIVING ABROAD.

When tastes can last an instant, trends a couple of days and creative directors at fashion houses no more than three years, these designs that have been around for at least a decade and still score on innovation (and double taps on IG) prove that age is indeed just a number.

Vintage spirits are taking over the world of drinks, with decades-old gin, liqueurs, and amari most wanted by collectors and the flavour-curious. Here’s what you need to know about this burgeoning category.

Soneva founder says hospitality operators need to think of the environmental and social impact of their work beyond Covid-19.

Offering flexibility and security, Citrix’s integrated digital worlds empower a remote workforce.

Having navigated his company Call Levels through choppy waters, trader-turned-techpreneur Daniel Chia is poised to change the financial world, one WhatsApp message at a time.

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

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.

With 5G taking its time to reach our smartphone users here, do the current crop of 5G-ready smartphones matter in Singapore?

With 5G taking its time to reach our smartphone users here, do the current crop of 5G-ready smartphones matter in Singapore?

One of high horology’s oldest names builds a modern architectural marvel to tell the story of 200 years of watchmaking in Switzerland’s Vallee de Joux.

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

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

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

Managing money in your marriage is both a significant and delicate matter. Here are some tips to help you minimise conflict and misunderstandings

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

The unicorn of properties here and the most prestigious of landed housing, we get the low-down on Good Class Bungalows from one of Singapore’s leading experts, K H Tan.

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.

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

Here’s a look at unusual but profitable investments people are buying.

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.

"Eleanor Lee with Kenneth Goh"

"Eleanor Lee with Kenneth Goh"

Hit pause and take a few steps back.

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

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.

Check out what’s new in stores this month.

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.

SHANYA AMARASURIYA Creative director, BP de Silva Jewellers

Recharge your batteries and restore your senses with these pampering beauty treatments that will have you looking good, and feeling even better

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Wendy Jacobs and her daughter, Iman Fandi, as both take the combination of fashion and family to brave, new heights

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.

As Chaumet celebrates the reopening of its Paris boutique this year, CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt speaks to Kenneth Goh about maintaining its connection to its storied past and plans to reach a new generation

THE NEWS

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

This year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

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

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?

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As The Peak rounds up the latest crop of ladies’ timepieces, we also take a moment to consider what makes female watch fans tick.

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.

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

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.

We are what we eat. American doctor and author Dr Michael Greger tells us that these 12 foods could be the key to living well for longer.

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).

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.

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

From training gear to fashion statement, and even a way to represent a crew, the T-shirt plays a vital role in street dance. Collaborating with our very own budding young creatives from Lasalle College of the Arts, we captured six young dancers in their element, and some of the hottest tee labels right now.

Two women who have battled with their physical appearance show us that it’s possible to learn to love yourself despite what you see reflected in a mirror

This innovative essence refines skin for exceptional clarity

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.

What we’re all talking about this month

Shermaine Ong, principal designer of MOW Interior Design, offers first-time homeowners advice on making their place stand out.

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

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.

Andy Lim, chief executive officer of JL Family Office, stakes out his path as the steward of his family’s assets.

Stunning, arduous or historical, these stairways put modern elevators to shame.

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

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

The best of what’s new for spring, from reimagined classics to safari-inspired glamour.

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.

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

Poet Tan Lixin, writer-travel-host Jemimah Wei, and celebrity Jamie Yeo talk about finding love.

In the decade that she’s been at the helm of Aware, former lawyer Corinna Lim has spearheaded numerous projects and campaigns – from helping single parents to victims of sexual assault – that have led to positive changes in the community.

One billion dollars!

A good sound system never gets old.

Multi-hyphenate Kelley Cheng reflects on the launch of her solo exhibition tracing her 20-year journey in design.

The new decade brings a slew of fresh ideas, with some designers reimagining concepts from the past—be it three decades or three centuries ago.

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

For her work in alleviating human-wildlife conflict, conservationist Krithi Karanth was named by Rolex as one of its Laureates in the 2019 Rolex Awards for Enterprise.

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.

Ukrainian cuisine finds its place at the table in Singapore.

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.

Agri-tech might be the sexiest thing right now, but is it the solution to bettering our nation’s food security?

Thinking of giving up what could be a high-flying career for a shot at doing what you truly love? These women did, and they’ve never been happier.

Four couples, four different stages of marriage – this is how love blossomed and thrived between them.

Proving that they are not quite your average celebrity couple, Joanne Peh and Qi Yuwu talk marriage, milestones and misunderstandings in their first cover story together since saying “I do” in 2014.

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

Indosuez’s polyglot chief of Asia didn’t get to where he was today by having things easy.

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

Michael Ng (@mindflyer), Illustrator and founder llustration Arts Fest

Got a relationship problem? Jason Godfrey, our resident guy expert, is here to help.

Almost everyone is searching for some from happiness.

Apparently, getting a “Finsta” (fakeInsta) is your 2020 way of setting safer boundaries online — let loose with content to closely-curated followers and watch your stress levels subside.

Music can be like food for the soul.

The Mini may be 60 years old, but this anniversary edition demonstrates that the diminutive hatchback still commands all of its original appeal – and then some.

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

Aman Kyoto’s minimalist design immerses guests in nature – and it can’t come at a better time.

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.

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

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

Derrick Yap never imagined that he would join the family business and, once he did, couldn’t have envisioned how a company making ball bearings could evolve into one leading the way in fancy tech and robots. But none of these were happy accidents. Yap embraced the grind and fought for the change we’re about to see in the world.

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

Find out if your toddler’s language development is on track, what to do about stuttering and when to seek help about speech disorders.

Choosing a childcare centre or kindergarten for your little one? Bookmark this step-by-step guide for firsttime parents.

From the timeless appeal of Max Mara to the street-style culture of Seoul, this Italian house is addressing Gen Z with a cool blend of classics, digital innovation and the power of social media.

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.

For its 15th anniversary, SK-II Boutique Spa wants to drive home what makes for an amazing spa experience to its customers, with a slew of upgraded amenities and stellar services at its new flagship outlet.

Citroen chief executive Linda Jackson is as well versed in engine design as she is in automotive success strategies.

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

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.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

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.

Acting has allowed Blake Lively to let go of her insecurities, and the star reveals how she has found her happy place – as actress, wife, mother… and cook

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Jorja Smith is 2019’s voice and face of music, so #TeamCLEO shines a spotlight on how she became “The One”.

After conquering China, chef Jereme Leung is back in Singapore.

In a decade, Shang Xia’s Jiang Qiong Er has grown the collections of the luxury Chinese brand, known for its museum-worthy pieces. Next month, its 11th store will open in Singapore.

After 2013’s Ilo Ilo, Anthony Chen has resurfaced with a second feature film, Wet Season. And it’s clear the acclaimed director has spent the last six years waiting, watching and gathering everything he needed to tell another emotionally resonant tale.

What do three of the coolest fashion concept stores in Singapore have in common? They were started by industry professionals who just happen to hail from different countries: Japan, France, and China.

Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng bears out her belief that she knows exactly what today’s luxury travellers want in a hotel – by building places that she herself will stay in.

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

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.

To mark our 22nd birthday, we wandered through our archives and tracked down some of the people who have appeared on our pages through the years…

What we’re all talking about this month.

A little fashion math will help you build a smarter wardrobe. By Katherine Ormerod

A new style of Champagne is bubbling up, offering aficionados distinct and differentiated tastes.

The independent designers quietly flouting conventions and blazing a path to glory on their own terms.

Are auctions the fast track to amassing awine collection?

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.

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

Award-winning Design Intervention wins again five awards at the Asia Pacific Property Award 2019.

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.

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

ARTS & MEDIA

What we’re all talking about this month

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

Meditation leads to sustainable happiness says Gelong Thubten

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.

48th Rolex Fastnet Race, Cowes/Plymouth, UK; August 3-8, 2019.

MARCO SEGATO IS THE NEW CEO of Sanlorenzo Americas, which represents the yard in North, Central and South America.

Modern-day Abu Dhabi continues to evolve in harmony with its traditions.

When the cameras stop rolling, does the love fizzle out, too? This certainly seems to be the case for these ex-couples who met on set, fell quickly in love, and then severed ties afterwards

Celebrated travel writer Pico Iyer examines the intersection between history and home in a new book about Raffles.

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.

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.

Follower numbers and likes don’t always tell the whole story. These power players are the real reason we are swayed to try certain beauty trends – we’re roused by their stories of grit and success, or inspired by their POVs when it comes to treatments.

Having established a name for herself as a model, MTV Asia VJ and radio host, Hanli Hoefer isn’t content to rest on her laurels. She’s clinched a leading role on television, adding to her multifaceted career.

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.

A glittering canvas for artistic and creative expression, the encompassing Bohème watch collection is Montblanc’s answer to women’s horology desires.

Newest restaurants at Raffles Hotel includes chef Anne-Sophie Pic's first restaurant in Asia- La Dame de Pic and Alain Ducasse's first mediterranean grill concept- BBR by Alain Ducasse.

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.

The Singapore thespian dives into the highs and lows of her life.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

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.

We scoured the recent Fall/Winter beauty trends to find the looks that will inspire your everyday makeup. Psst… they are so wearable, you can even sport them as they are.

I Am A Serial Plant Killer In My Family.

After being crowned the winners of Project M 2019, what’s next for Claudia Lim and Ernest Siow? For now, it seems, anything is possible for them.

As one of the nation’s brightest stars, actress and icon Fann Wong isn’t afraid to fly Singapore’s flag up high. The patriot tells us why August 9 is near and dear to her heart.

Meet BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women. Singapore visionaries under 40, they are paving the way in the tech and digital spheres and proving that the future is not only female, the future is now.

Raffles Hotel Singapore reopens, setting the bar for sophisticated glamour and tantalising dining options.

Having just turned 28, Zouk is the undisputed OG of clubs in Singapore, but has the Institution of Electronic Music still got its groove? Its latest independently minded, drum and bass-mad head of marketing Audrey Choy sits down with Tracy Phillips – the cultural connoisseur who held her very position at the nightspot a decade before – to talk about its relevance, direction, and what’s going to make everyone lose themselves to dance again.

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.

Keep updated on new products in beauty, health, home and food here.

Habitat, diet and lifestyle choices are responsible for greater number of heart problems for men.

Contributors of AsiaSpa July/August 2019