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10 QUESTIONS WITH … OON SHU AN

THERE is LITTLE THAT the BUBBLY SINGAPORE STAGE AND TV ACTRESS IS AFRAID to TRY WHEN IT COMES to BEAUTY — AFTER ALL, SHE’S ALSO THE HOST of WEB SERIES TRIED & TESTED — AND A BEAUTY GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING

Power To Her

A global fashion label with beginnings in a basement. A triumph over anxiety. A career born out of dissatisfaction with life. Three women — a designer, a reiki practitioner and a yoga guru — talk about taking control, and making it all happen for themselves

Rosalía Is Ready

It might seem like the Spanish sensation emerged out of nowhere as a global pop star. But in reality, rosalía has been preparing for this moment for a very long time

20 Icons For 20 Years

Chanel’s j12 is all set for its 20th anniversary this year, with a celebratory edition that pays homage to the brand’s storied history

Through The Looking Glass

It’s a strange time for beauty service freelancers, the most hard-hit of the industry. With unpredictability in the air, a muscled social media presence might perhaps be the key into a new world

Come What May

They say that when life throws you lemons, make lemonade. But with fashion at a global crossroads today, many are asking important questions about the industry and realising that it has to change. Designers and retailers tell elle singapore how they’re coping and adapting, in the face of such uncertainty

Sense And Sensitivity

Overdosing on acids has led our skincare into a whole new direction

Bright Young Thing

Charlie’s Angels actress ella balinska takes another starry turn as one of cartier’s newest ambassadors, wearing a hundred carats’ worth of megawatt diamonds. Here, the 23-year old actress talks about her love of sports, and how her mother inspires her every day

The World According To Alma

While the world takes a momentary break, french star alma jodorowsky talks about her slow life and recalls the latest chanel metiers d’art show where she starred in the video campaign

Eyes Wide Shut

SINCE the LINES BETWEEN WORK and REST TIMES HAVE BLURRED, a TROUBLING NEW PHENOMENON has ARISEN — WORK-FROM-HOME INSOMNIA

THEBE MAGUGU

WINNER of 2019’S LVMH PRIZE, THIS SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNER’S CREATIONS ARE a WINDOW into CULTURE, CRAFT, HISTORY and HUMAN RIGHTS

Spirited Away

In the wilderness of Ubud, one writer found the best hideaway to slow down for a well-deserved break

Written In The Stars

The most beautiful star is one that is accompanied by diamonds and pearls

Too Hot To Handle

Sizzle on the sand even as you stay safe in the sun, with these beauty tips for your next beach holiday destination

Time Out, In The Shower

It’s a new luxury that has emerged with the world’s new way of living; where you’re truly alone — and disconnected — to collect your thoughts for personal place-keeping

Defying Gravity

Upon her return to the small screen in the drama the king: Eternal Monarch, Kim Go Eun reflects on her breakthroughs as an actress, the meaning of happiness, and how she wants to live her life

The World's Best DIY Beauty Recipes

With both weekdays and weekends spent at home, there’s bound to be multiple trips to the kitchen. Here’s a challenge: instead of a meal, whip up something good for your hair or skin with a tried-and-tested diy beauty recipe from elle’s beauty editors worldwide

A Singular Force

As humble as he is charismatic, global k-pop phenomenon Kai talks about independence, motivation and the ins and outs of his career in a candid conversation

Now Online: The Great Escape

As heading out of the house has been curtailed save for essential exceptions, the virtual world has increasingly become our escape, allowing our eyes and mind to wander in a new version of freedom. But what does it mean for reality hereafter?

How Have Our Relationships Weathered the Pandemic?

As Isolation has overturned our social lives and the ways we co-exist and interact with our own little communities, the team reflects on how our relationships — the ones we have with ourselves, with our partners, friends and family — have evolved, for better or for worse

THE JE NE SAIS QUOI

WHEN RADIANT SKIN IS DIFFICULT to COME BY AND EASY to LOSE, RADIANCE-BOOSTING SERUMS MIGHT be JUST the HELPING HAND THAT you NEED OF SKIN

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

High Stakes, BIG Trade

Swapping convenience for conscious actions, the elle singapore team gives up habits detrimental to the planet for two weeks. Going without fast fashion, food delivery services or single-use beauty products, here are our accounts — unfiltered

Saving Plastic

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

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

HEART & SOLE

DESIGNER GIANVITO ROSSI ON INSPIRATION, INTEGRITY and WHY A GOOD PAIR of SHOES MUST ALWAYS be COMFORTABLE

Learning From The Best

They say that behind every great artist, is another great artist. But the question is, how does one find that great mentor? Here’s the answer

Blue Skies Forever

Joshua Vides is an unlikely artist. Through a digital connection, roped into the fendi universe by Silvia Venturini Fendi. As they put their heads together for pre-fall ’20, the result is a collection outlined with hopes and dreams

Tradition And Technology, Connected

When a serious watchmaker dips its artisanal hand into the world of wearable gadgets, expect nothing less than a traditional luxury watch built with the technological function of a smartwatch. Meet the new third generation of tag heuer connected