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In The Clouds
Spring/Summer ’20 looks to the silver screen for a touch of make-up magic. And it’s all ‘Euphoria’.
Birds Of A Feather
Starting with a blessing at a monastery, and ending on a high from vibrating singing bowls, Lexie Rodriguez’s wedding blurred the lines between traditional Black Tie and ’70s bohemia. Here, the creative entrepreneur recounts her wedding to Drew Switaj, anchored on a lake in Pokhara.
POWER OF THREE
Conversations with the luminaries of The AFK Collection.
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE
Mughni Che Din previews the Bvlgari Spring/ Summer ’20 Leather Goods and Accessories collection and gets cozy with Bvlgari’s accessories business unit director Mireia Lopez Montoya where they discussed inspirations, brand growth, and innovation.
SIMON SAYS
BATE is back and this time, the DJ duo are caught in a Webbe.
SCENTS AND STORIES
As Louis Vuitton master perfumer, Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud expands its ‘Art of Travel’ codes through sensorial fragrances. Amy Yasmine meets the innovative visionaire, whose free-spirited yet inquisitive nature feeds into a new exciting chapter at the maison.
NEW POWER DRESSING
Bottega Veneta creative director, Daniel Lee, continues to hone in on his vision for the Italian heritage brand with a Spring/Summer ’20 collection that is geared towards individualism and self-expression.
JOJO GOH
The Malaysian actor shares her thoughts on her latest role in Netflix’s original series ‘The Ghost Bride’, fashion heroes, and conscious spending.
ITALIAN SUMMER
For Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer ’20, creative director Paul Andrew showcased an ultra-sophisticated ready-to-wear collection, propelling a 1979 house icon into the future.
IN FULL BLOOM
Amid London’s sprawling cityscape lies a hidden gem where the past meets present. Amy Yasmine gets a lesson in history at The Bloomsbury, whose very own feminist past gets an unexpected bourgeoise makeover.
HEADS UP
The latest buzzword in beauty isn’t a seasonal phase; clean beauty is a crucial action for this trillion-dollar industry to work towards the sustainable future we all deserve. Simply by resisting your next impulsive beauty purchase is a step closer to what the world needs.
FRESH AS A DAISY
With her breakout role as Rey in the latest ‘Star Wars’ saga, British actress Daisy Ridley is hailed as the generation’s feminist icon, and with good reason. Having gone from working on a minimum wage in a London pub, to one of science fiction’s greatest heroines, to producing BAFTA-nominated documentaries, the 27-year-old actress is indeed a force to be reckoned with.
Gou Against The World
With her inimitable force and off-kilter humour, South Korean DJ Peggy Gou is a breath of fresh air in music’s prismatic landscape. Here, in between her one-night-only performance in Kuala Lumpur, the 28-year-old shares all— from her beer-shampoo days, to braving the world, against all odds.
The Greatest Love
Between lingering kisses and adoring sidelong glances, artist-turned-filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson and her dashing actor husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, open up to friend James Frey (whose book A Million Little Pieces they have adapted for the big screen) about the coup de foudre they experienced when they first met—and how they keep that spark burning bright more than a decade later.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas In 24 Hours
The actress and producer shares her day.
Landscapes Of The Mind
Ahmad Fuad Osman’s current artwork introduces contemporary art of Southeast Asia.
RUBINI SAMBANTHAN
The Malaysian top model on breaking stereotypes, her body positivity, and sustainable style secrets.
LOVE ACTUALLY
Loving all things timeless, Duchess & Co creative director Ju Nn Phang and husband Aaron Tey, tied the knot in a Spanish palace surrounded by four-hundred-year-old tapestries and ancient chandeliers.
Lightness Of Being
In the sunlit north-Indian enclave of Vana, Lucia van der Post discovers health, healing, and spiritual insight.
Chris Hemsworth- Man Of The Hour
He’s the man who broke hearts and film baddies as the God of Thunder, Thor, and he’s also the man who made us laugh as Kevin, in ‘Ghostbusters’. Amy Yasmine met with the Marvel star and TAG Heuer ambassador in Singapore, and discussed how his acting has diversified as he charts his course through Hollywood, all while “never cracking under pressure”.
What It's Like To Live Life Virtually
Taking #IWokeUpLikeThis to an entirely new level, digital models are heralding the future of influence, sparking polarising dialogue about boundary-blurring, art and ethics. Here, three of the biggest CGI influencers break the code on what it’s like to live life virtually, and making an impact beyond the digital realm.
Unfolding The Future
Elyza Khamil discovers the latest engineering marvel by Samsung that everyone is talking about.
A Library Of Flavours
A new chapter at The Library awaits as Chef Wai unveils his latest menu for this festive season.
Ear Seeds Acupuncture Without Needles
Devotees of the trendy practice of auricular therapy claim it can treat ailments from addiction to insomnia. Should you try it?
Fashion's Next Frontier
Forget eco-friendly plant dyes, upcycled fabric scraps, and paper packaging—the answer to fashion’s sustainability problem lies in tech.
Future Proof Your Beauty
Don’t wait until it’s too late. To fight the signs of ageing, it’s all about prevention.
ROCKET MUM
Maye Musk flies solo. In her new book, the model opens up about escaping an abusive marriage and raising three geniuses (including Elon) on her own.
FUTURE HISTORY
Alessandro Michele introduces a new vision of fashion by continuously shattering stereotypes and setting style free, interestingly, in the oldest temple of civilisation.
BORN READY
She’s the badass bride at the heart of last year’s must-see horror film and once made Nicolas Ghesquière gasp with her red carpet game, but Samara Weaving has a surprisingly shy side. Eugenie Kelly discovers, as the actor talks stoner humour, ego shredding auditions, and the protective power of fashion.
AMPED UP
High fashion dystopia meets “more is more” make-up this season. And we are so here for it.