For ardent followers of the Max Mara brand, Italian luxury and finesse are sure byproducts. Founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti, the fashion mainstay has been a go-to port for wearable yet intricate ready-to-wear pieces for over 70 years, instantly recognisable from its iconic Max Mara coat and structured suiting to casual leather good offerings and classic accessories. Max Mara’s aim remains unwavering and that is to create visionary, luxurious garments that are also suitable for everyday life. This message was everpresent for the brand’s spring/summer 2023 offering, too. Unveiled in September last year, creative director Ian Griffiths took to the idea of historical muses. In the case of this collection, he honed in on Romanian-Jewish model Renée Perle, who was also known to be the muse of French photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue. Expressed through a newfound gaze, however, it is unveiled that she was so much more.
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As You Like It
Slender new designs to the Tiffany & Co. Lock collection make it a breeze to style and wear. Vogue Singapore's editor-in-chief Desmond Lim takes the jewels for a spin on Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw, Christabel Chua and Lennard Yeong.
In Its Own Way
It’s easy, low-stakes even, to praise a classically beautiful watch. How about trying to appreciate and understand timepieces with aesthetics that challenge?
Fashion's Fresh Slate
As we contend with some of the industry’s biggest shake-ups, fashion experts weigh in on their predictions for the new season.
LAU FEY
After winning her first Grammy, the songbird opens up about her Asian upbringing, body-doubling with her twin sister and how she sends her music through time.
Sasha
With a career spanning several decades, countless runway shows and the record as the longest-serving model for Prada, the Russian supermodel and artist is widely recognised as one of the defining faces of the 2000s. Today, fashion's ultimate muse returns to grace the cover of Vogue Singapore's September issue, channelling the best of '80s kitsch and maximalism amid a flurry of daring silhouettes, striking embellishments and exuberant neon hues.
An Actor PREPARES
Ahead of her new film 7he ustigators, Oscar-nominated actor Hong Chau sits down to talk about her preparation for the role, how her relationship with acting has evolved and what success means to her.
CHYPRE &CHIC
After 71 fragrances in the house's 187-year history, Hermès debuts its first chypre scent. Here's why Barenia, and the whopping 998 tests it took to birth it, matters to perfumer Christine Nagel.
DECORA PLAY
In our local fashion landscape, where style often veers towards the plain and conventional, embracing the kitsch and vibrant world of Decora fashion represents a courageous defiance of the norm. Natasha Aliya Dawson, a local Decora dresser, talks about her journey with this bold style.
On BEAT
H&M Studio's new autumn/winter 2024 collection is an ode to jazz musicians.
A NEW VISION
Daniel Lee's Burberry is at once a profound reflection of the past and a projection into the future. In a photo shoot capturing the essence of the new Burberry, Lee is joined by English supermodel Karen Elson and Thai actor Bright Vachirawit.
