What Is The Distinction Between Art And Attraction?

From Yayoi Kusama’s tate modern shows to the recently opened superblue in Miami, overwhelmingly sensory experiences have swept social media by storm. But what is the distinction between art and attraction?

Pure & Simple

Pura Brasa is now serving tantalising dry-aged beef – just in time for an intimate gathering with friends or family over superb spanish cuisine

Written In The Stars

For its new high jewellery collection, Van Cleef & Arpels collaborated with eminent astrophysicist dr isabelle grenier to create its cosmos-inspired pieces. In an exclusive interview, Grenier tells us how she helped the collection come to life — and of her discoveries from the stars

Black Models, Their Legacies In Fashion And Beyond

L’officiel’s history was shaped by black models whose own stories have gone largely untold. Here, their legacies in fashion and beyond live on

How It Started

Rome wasn’t built in a day — so the saying goes. Women in Singapore have come a long way in their various industries in the country’s 56 years, but one thing remains constant: they build on the shoulders of those who have come before them. We speak to women in the arts, in advocacy, and in tech, and learn just how much progress has been made — and how much work remains

Rolling In The Deep

Tag Heuer’s latest watches aren’t just for diving: they’re also the perfect companion for the woman on the go

Willow Smith Is Ready To Bare Her “Transparent Soul”

After shedding her anxieties, Willow Smith is ready to bare her “transparent soul”

Maya Gabeira Talks Girl Power

Record-setting Brazilian big wave surfer and Tag Heuer ambassador, Maya Gabeira talks girl power, coming back from a near-death experience, and the latest Aquaracer launch

Devil's In The Details

Louis Vuitton discloses the secret to their top-quality fine leather goods – savoir faire passed down from generations of expert craftsmen

Livin' Luxe

That much-needed mid-year respite could literally be at your fingertips with this app, which was launched earlier this year. We speak to Hotelux’s Yihao Shi about the hotel reservation platform and his luxury staycay picks

Centre Stage

Makeup that’s minimal effort, maximum impact – just the way we like it

Second Skin

The latest to positively dazzle from maison Hermès: intimate high jewellery collection, lignes sensibles

A Real Power House

Actress, style icon and aspiring DJ, Hannah Quinlivan doesn’t associate the word “juggle” with being a mother, wife and career woman – she says one can play all three characters while enjoying being herself

Rebel With A Cause

Tiffany & Co. Continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion, while Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates the wonders of nature once more

This Is Your Time

Nurul Suhaila and Aaron Mossadeg share their career experiences and how the Tissot seastar 1000 resonates with them

Life As A Sitcom

As we contemplate the days ahead, L’officiel wonders what the once glorified genre can teach us about life versus fiction, and how it might be best to embrace both

The Future Of Sustainable Beauty

Are lab-grown ingredients the answer to beauty’s sustainability problem? We explore how biotechnology is redefining what “natural” beauty means

Patek Philippe Begins A New Chapter For The Twenty~4

Patek Philippe begins a new chapter for the twenty~4, while retaining all elements of the continuing story

Rose Tinted View

Hermès beauty’s latest beauty launch comes in a profusion of pinks

Fashion Imitates Art

For a century, l’Officiel has chronicled the birth of a new concept within its lush fashion focus: art as lifestyle

Ways Of Seeing

We’re on the cusp of a cultural awakening. We speak to the rising artists of today – who have come of age with the internet and social media platforms – on what it means to be a young creative

The Art Of Scent

These days, scents are all about personalisation. Johanna monange, scent designer and founder of maison 21g paris, would know. With over 20 years of experience in the perfume industry, she speaks to us about her relationship to perfume, the importance of a scent wardrobe, and more

Lee Da-Hee On Being An Actress, Host And Occasional OST Singer

Fresh from the conclusion of South Korean sci-fi action-drama, L.U.C.A.: The Beginning, full-fledged multi-hyphenate, Lee Da-Hee describes how she relishes the challenges of being an actress, host and occasional ost singer

Bedroom Pop

We get ready with up-and-coming female musicians celine autumn, shye and Ysa Yaneza

Double Dare

Everything is better in pairs – just ask Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie. Thirteen years on from breaking the internet, the former comedic duo interview each other on healing through laughter, growing through music and the importance of true inclusion

Sensational Sunmi

The former wonder girl has sealed her status as k-pop’s electro-glam queen with bangers like gashina, heroine, siren and pporappippam – all with the killer choreography she’s become synonymous with. Now, our favourite disco diva is back with tail – a track loaded with animalistic charm, and one that she describes as her favourite single yet

M Srako – The Electric Violinist And Internet Sensation To Know Now

Trading in Beethoven’s Violin Sonata no. 9 for avenged Sevenfold’s unholy confessions is M Srako – the electric violinist and internet sensation to know now

Vivien Koh Talks Soundscapes, Paintings And Using Music As A Means Of Self-Expression

Vivien Koh is the self-taught Harpist melding the worlds of musical experimentation and sound design. Here, she talks soundscapes, paintings and using music as a means of self-expression

Sound Of Nature

We speak to the french founder of caudalie, Mathilde Thomas, on the importance of clean, sustainable beauty, her beauty tips and secrets, and a “maskne” cleansing routine

Time-Defying Female DJs

From Singapore’s All-Girl Punk band pioneer to a chopin-inspired ambient pop producer, time-defying female DJs speak to L’officiel Singapore. The OG multi-hyphenate ginette chittick, the queen of drum and bass Aresha Krishnan, genre-chameleon Farah Azizan, and electronic pop maven Wern Luk – these are the names on our lips for a shimmy like no one is watching