Harper's Bazaar Malaysia Magazine - May 2024

In this issue

NY-based Malaysian model, Atikah Karim amps up the glamour in slinky dresses from Ralph Lauren for our cover story this month. The Sabahan beauty opens up about her experiences navigating the modelling scene from London to New York, en route to embracing her life as an international working model. Elsewhere, South Korean heartthrob, Lee Min Ho, gets candid about acting, Hollywood and the joy of cycling. We also sit down with emerging artists Nazhan Fikri and Khabir Roslan as they explore each other's artistic psyche. Fashion surrenders to fantasy to unearth floral looks that express wonder and whimsy while in Beauty, our annual Wellness Awards return with the latest pampering and wellness sanctuaries to allow yourself to get lost in. In our Lifestyle section, we catch up with Indonesian entrepreneur Denica Riadini-Flesch, one of the current 2023 Laureates of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, to learn more about her farm-to-closet social initiative, SukkhaCitta.

Walking ON SUNSHINE

A guide to basking stylishly in the summer sun.

1 min

Maritime SUMMER

Embrace the easy elegance of nautical fashion with sleek seaside ensembles accompanied by equally chic accessories.

1 min

In Full BLOOM

The iconic Prada Galleria is reimagined with whimsical floral embellishments.

1 min

The Story OF AN ICON

Virginie Viard taps into her love of New Wave cinema for The Iconic Chanel Handbag campaign.

2 mins

PHANTASIE, AN ODE TO FANTASY

Unveiling Phantasie, the new Weekend Max Mara Signature Collection in collaboration with Arthur Arbesser.

5 mins

Monochromatic MOODS

With the new Ombre Essentielle eyeshadow collection, Chanel shows us how one colour alone is enough to heighten the allure of your look.

2 mins

PURE OPULENCE

Louis Vuitton's master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud reveals his inspiration behind the new Pure Perfumes fragrances.

2 mins

Wet to Dry

Dyson introduces the Airstrait\" straightener-a revolutionary tool for effortlessly achieving straight hair from wet to dry.

2 mins

Revolutionary RETINOL

Caudalie redefines anti-ageing with their Resveratrol-Lift collection relaunch.

2 mins

The Next CHAPTER

The Deep Time high jewellery collection from Louis Vuitton enters its spectacular second episode.

3 mins

Out of this WORLD

Omega adds some cosmic wonder into its celestial-inspired Constellation watches.

1 min

Beauty & SUBSTANCE

The RM 07-01 Automatic Ladies watch collection from Richard Mille is a timeless ode to high design and technical ingenuity.

2 mins

Feminine CHARM

TAG Heuer expands on its offerings for women with three new TAG Heuer Carrera Date timepieces.

1 min

CHRONICLES of a model

In an exclusive interview with Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia, Atikah Karim, Malaysia's celebrated model, recounts her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to international fame. Her inspiring story sheds light on her struggles, triumphs, and the relentless pursuit of a dream that propelled her onto the global fashion forefront, all while staying true to her Malaysian roots.

8 mins

LIGHTS, CAMERA, PASSION

Korean actor and heartthrob Lee Min Ho talks about the difference between Hollywood and Korean productions, taking on as many roles as possible, and why he's saving the Northern Lights for later.

4 mins

Crème de la crème

Refined furnishings, eye-catching accents and extravagant proportions reign supreme at the interiorarchitect Dara Huang's Chelsea home.

4 mins

Under ONE ROOF

Louis Vuitton unveils LV The Place Bangkok at Gaysorn Amarin, offering a new destination concept with an immersive exhibition, café, store, and restaurant.

4 mins

Liquid COURAGE

Experience the epitome of opulence and suaveness with the latest spirit in town, Belvedere 10.

1 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nazhan Fikri & Khabir Roslan

We paired two emerging Malaysian artists for an interview, allowing them to delve into each other's artistic worlds.

8 mins

In the heart of SUKKHACITTA

We get up close and personal with Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate, Denica Riadini-Flesch, on her expansive vision of her \"farm-to-closet\" brand, Sukkha Citta, and how winning the Rolex Awards will enrich the lives of the artisans and farmers in her homeland and across the globe.

10+ mins

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Harper's Bazaar Malaysia Magazine Description:

Harper’s BAZAAR provides a sophisticated and diverse array of articles, blending intelligent comment and stimulating features with outstanding photography, wit, glamour and informed round-ups of the best in fashion, jewellery, health and beauty, restaurants, travel, the arts and interior design. It offers a Malaysian perspective of the smart and cultured international lifestyles its readers either enjoy or aspire to.