Is that for decoration or can you eat it?-that's always the first question we get asked," begins John Lim with a laugh. As the founder of luxury botanical design studio This Humid House, his affinity for the language of plants and flowers is a given. While his newest culinary venture might seem like a departure from his usual field, Lim views it, instead, as an extension.
"Senang Supperclub is a way for us to challenge that assumption, that something can't be both beautiful and edible. I've always thought of food as a soft power. This is a nation of foodies and we have a very developed food culture. The way I see it, there's a potential for the same kind of sophistication to be applied to plants and flowers, and that's what we've tried to do in our work. It's been a dream of mine to be able to combine both of these things in a way that allows them to resonate with each other."
Hosted at This Humid House's beautiful new office space, Senang Supperclub invites guest chefs to prepare a menu, then turns it into a culinary experience like no other. On the surface this might seem like your typical gastronomic pop-up. Dig deeper however, and you'll find that it goes far beyond just that.
"For most, a typical Senang Supperclub session begins with the fight to find parking, or with being dropped off and getting very disoriented, because this is such an unassuming area that few people know it," Lim jokes. "What we do is put a small pedestal with a floral arrangement far out onto the street so it's impossible to miss. It's a bit of an announcement. Guests head down a passageway and when the door opens, what they'll find inside is a nice surprise."
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2023 من Vogue Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2023 من Vogue Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
Love WINS ALL
The Cartier Love bracelet, one of the most recognisable pieces of jewellery in the world, is more versatile than ever.
A GEM of A THING
At Richard Mille, coloured sapphires are the ne plus ultra of beauty and savoir-faire.
HOT COMMODITIES
Watches by independent makers and microbrands that break the mould are some of the most collectible at the moment.
ALL AFLUTTER
Of the many Chanel symbols and icons, the feather is perhaps the most cherished by connoisseurs in the know. It comes from a lesser known part of Gabrielle Chanel's history. Before venturing into fashion and haute couture, Chanel actually established herself in Paris, in a boutique at 21 rue Cambon, as a milliner. Her first creation that was presented to the press in 1910 was a feathered hat. The latest Plume de Chanel collection of high jewellery pays tribute to the feather in all its lightness and supple movement. Six sets of romantic, evanescent jewels introduce a new, naturalistic silhouette, decorated with diamonds and an array of dazzling pink gemstones such as sapphires, tourmalines and diamonds.
GROWTH in GRATITUDE
It's a simple practice linked to higher optimism, better sleep and improved immunity. But just how much can gratitude journalling power our personalities? Vogue Singapore's contributing beauty writer investigates.
PAINT the TOWN RED
A triad for the ages. Vogue Singapore sits down with the visionaries behind some of Chanel's most trailblazing make-up products to find out more about their creative process, the new age of beauty and more.
Top SHELF
This year, enter your niche hobby era. From beekeeping to the science of fermentation, we round up nine books that delve into a wide range of peculiar subjects—any one of which might pique your interest.
PAY to PLAY
The design team behind The Standard, Singapore shares how the city's most anticipated new stay is making its not-so-standard mark.
A New DAWN
After two decades at the helm of his namesake label, fashion designer Phillip Lim sets sail on a new chapter. In conversation with Vogue Singapore, he looks back on the lessons learnt, the significance of mental health and the endless possibilities ahead.
A GLOWING LIGHT
Qatrisha Zairyah, who made history as Singapore's first transgender finalist of Miss Universe Singapore, opens up about the symbolism of pageantry and being a voice for her community.