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Saving Plastic

A partnership between two local brands sparked an environment saving process that’s ground breakingly simple

Swiping Away The Skincare #shelfies

We hate to break it to you, but skincare ain’t like shoes. The more isn’t merrier — it generates more waste, and might even cause skin sensitivity

The Shades And Silhouettes Of Eco-Friendly Fashion

From emerging designers and veteran stalwarts to the internet’s biggest e-tailers, luxury fashion is racing to quell its effects on our planet. But what is the green standard it’s defining, and who are the people setting the bar?

Is Fashion Finally Going Green?

Even if 2019 saw a huge shift towards “GOING GREEN”, fashion remains one of the MOST POLLUTING INDUSTRIES on the planet. How is the textile industry reacting to the CLIMATE CRISIS? What are luxury giants, fast fashion veterans and newcomers doing to change their ways? Here are their plans for 2020

GREEN me UP SCOTTY!

TRANSPORTING YOURSELF to ANOTHER COUNTRY SOON? ELLE has THE LIST OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOTELS ACROSS the GLOBE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT. NOT LACKING in UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES – OR COMFORT – THESE VERY SUSTAINABLE SPOTS go BEYOND THEIR DUTIES TO THE PLANET, AND to YOU, THE GUEST

The Bright Side

Freckles are not perceived as a facial blemish anymore —they’re even an Instagram filter, but as someone who grew up with them, I am at the crossroads of wanting to keep my freckles lighter while not removing them

In Tandem With

Born of Global Cultural Movements and a seismic shift in what women wanted to wear in the ’60s, what is sportmax if not a sign of the times? Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti — granddaughter of its founder — on the world, fashion and its consumers, then and now

The New Power

The Industry’s best-selling philosopher Alessandro Michele is wondering if fashion can rally the people to rage against the machine. Here’s how Gucci’s ss’20 runway was his stage

Batting For Baseline

Is fashion tired of using a loudhailer to make an entrance? On the ss’20 runways, there seems to be a consensus

The Beauty Game Changers

These three under-30 Singapore brand founders are the movers and shakers of new-age beauty. In light of international women’s day, we’re celebrating grit in the face of grime (of starting a business, that is). These girls may be young, but they’re capable as hell

Your Skin, When You Sleep

Billie eilish once sang: when we all fall asleep, where do we go? We now have answers, when it comes to our skin, at least

How To Win (Famous) Friends & Influence (Powerful) People

He hangs out with Gigi, parties with Kendall and persuaded naomi to launch a youtube channel. But who is derek blasberg? And how did he become the most connected man in fashion?

Take the LEAD

...IN GETTING the PROMOTION AND PAY RAISE YOU DESERVE, and DEFINING YOUR NEEDS in THE WORKPLACE. WE WANT it ALL, AND THROUGH PERSONAL ANECDOTES, WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN THERE and DONE THAT, TELL US HOW

SAVAGE BEAUTY

A COLOURFUL LISBON APARTMENT REFLECTS its VIVACIOUS OWNER, Design Consultant FILIPA DE ABREU

In The Flesh

A new frontier in he body positivity movement goes beyond plus-size. Ere a look at the history of body image, the social media looking glass, and the next wave of representation

Forward Facing

In Beijing’s Chaoyang District, one mall’s vision is resolutely tinted with gentle monster’s future-centric lenses, together changing how we shop and experience retail in artistic new ways

In Her Shoes

For SS’20, Boss’s Ingo Wilts brings clarity and the beautifully fuss-free to a chaotic world

Naomi Watanabe Is Perfectly Peculiar

With nine million followers on Instagram, comedian Naomi Watanabe is Japan’s most-followed personality for her Effortless Funnies and Magnetic Personality that transcends language barriers, cultural nuances, and the act of being self-deprecating. In all seriousness, she discusses why being Weird is her weapon

Love, Made Easy?

A world away from yesteryears, the landscape of loveseeking has evolved with the times to become increasingly digitalised. As we continue to embrace technology in our search for meaningful relationships and connections with another human being, this question begs to be asked: how useful are modern dating apps and unconventional approaches in today’s world? We speak to three experts whose jobs have shaped the way we meet, date and choose our partners through the generations

Girl Boss

Stacey Bendet, the ceo and creative director of alice + olivia, on driving a global business, its learning curve, and championing equal rights for women in and outside of the workplace

Slowing Your Mind Down

There’s nothing wrong with having an overactive mind. You just need to know when to slow it down

I Need To Get This Off My Chest

A long-awaited breast reduction left one feeling physically – and emotionally – lighter

The Girls' Club

In the spirit of the tradition of stepping into the new year with a clean slate and fresh objectives, and in an era where female voices carry more weight than before on a societal level, elle singapore asks three women: what prejudice do they face in their daily lives, and what is the change they want to see?

Supriya Lele - One Of London's Brightest Stars

One of london’s brightest stars on the cusp of becoming a household name in fashion is weaving culture into clothing, and designing from a female’s perspective

Another HOME

In Beijing and Chengdu, hotels that are destinations unto themselves — from art installations to conceptual dining spaces

The Vampire's Wife

Susie Cave, the woman behind the vampire’s wife, on her growing empire, a-list fans and how a dress helped her push through crippling grief to create her own world, filled with possibilities

Rays Of Sunlight

Actress Alicia Vikander has a face that changes with chameleonic ease, like the variations of the sun as it moves through the day. We met her under the bright rays of the Los Angeles sun

The Sleep Hoax

As the western world faces a global sleep epidemic, technology promises to have the answer. But, asks Jennifer George, is it creating a whole new health disorder in the process?

The Beauty Of Future Proofing

As consumers have developed an insatiable appetite for “what’s next?” in the trend-setting world of korean beauty, an expert gives us the inside scoop on its next big thing(s)

Love Letters

To: New York. From: Nicolas Ghesquière. First Seen On The Runway At Jfk Airport’s Twa Flight Center, Louis Vuitton’s Cruise’20 Collection Embodies The Bright Lights And Big City From Its Embroidery To The Seams. At The Re-staging Of The Season’s Runway In Seoul, Actress Rebecca Lim Takes On The Empire State Of Mind