January/February 2023

Vogue Singapore

Vogue Singapore is a bold, innovative and fashion-forward magazine.

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EDITORIAL Deputy Editor Amelia Chia Digital Editor Janice Sim Watches and Jewellery Editor Celine Yap Chief Sub-Editor Jacqueline Danam Senior Writer Chandreyee Ray Digital Writer Azrin Tan Intern Jesslyn Lye FASHION Fashion Director Desmond Lim Asso
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In VOGUE 19-61
Ralph Lauren Collection dress, price upon request; sleeves, stylist’s own ■
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Blackout
Hair, Tomoaki Sato; makeup, Ayaka Nihei; casting director; Cheyma Ha; photographer’s assistant, Wayne Francis; stylist’s assistant, Chardonnay Taylor; production, Leon Hernandez, Jordanis Sapuis and Austin Esterline/ Ojeras; models, Chen Xi/ Muse, Vi
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The GREAT ESCAPE
Destination runways have always been the fashion industry's widely practised tradition. Karl Lagerfeld famously transformed the Great Wall of China into a catwalk for Fendi in 2007. When Raf Simons presented Dior's 2016 resort collection, he turned t
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Haute HEEL
Mention ‘red bottom heels’ to anyone and the moniker for a pair of exquisite Christian Louboutin shoes would be largely understood. Named after the brand's signature soles, the French luxury house has a tenacious presence in pop culture; spotted on c
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Future NOSTALGIA
Turning 25 is a milestone that calls for a celebration. With Fendi’s Baguette bag reaching a quarter of a century old, the Italian luxury house is paying homage to the cult accessory designed by Silvia Venturini in the most decadent way possible. Kic
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Perfect PAIRINGS
Fashion collaborations that merge a brand's aesthetic and an artist's touch are always full of surprises. New designs aside, such partnerships build interesting connections between art, commerce and pop culture. Closer to home, there's another duo te
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Fresh EYES
For Moh Ee Jin, an early interest in photography and sneakers led him towards a career in fashion. Today, the 21-year-old has made leaps and bounds in Singapore’s creative scene. He is currently the creative director of multi-label collective Spades.
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New HAVEN
Grey concrete walls plaster the interior of a small, understated store tucked in the corner of a basement in the shopping complex The Adelphi. Every now and then, an oblivious passer-by wanders past the glass windows of Milieu, an up-andcoming hive f
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Concrete RETREAT
For its spring/summer 2023 collection, Michael Kors brought the tropics to New York City. Themed Urban Resort, the collection saw the sleekness of the city juxtaposed with the greenery and tranquillity of nature through a mix of fabrics and silhouett
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Step UP
Think of the name ‘Birkenstock’ and chances are a flurry of styles come to mind. Perhaps it is the breezy practicality of the open-toed Arizona sandal, the innocuous Gen Z appeal of the Boston clog or the storied history of the simple Madrid flat. An
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Two Steps FORWARD
Lukita Maxwell's first big screen break was HBO’s Genera+ion in 2021, where she played Delilah Faye, the resident Gen Z activist who seemed to have all her wits about her. Just over a year later, the fresh-faced actor is packed and on a flight to Los
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Beauty DESK
In this stress-filled age, our skin shows signs of ageing earlier than ever. Undo damage with the help of Caudalie’s reformulated Premier Cru The Cream, $161 from Sephora. The brand's patented TET8 technology features a blend of honokiol and resverat
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Sensory PLEASURES
It's 1921 and I'm in a room with 38-year-old Gabrielle Chanel, looking impeccable in an ensemble comprising a wellfitted blazer, pencil skirt and beret. She shakes her head and purses her lips in dissatisfaction with a litany of "nos”, and gestures f
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DRUNK in LOVE
I am with Drunk Elephant founder, Tiffany Masterson, in 0a luxurious suite at The Peninsula Paris for this interview. The chilly weather prompts Masterson to sip warm lemon water from a teacup as we exchange initial pleasantries. This intimate affair
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Editor’s Picks
Protini Polypeptide Cream, $98 from Sephora Those with damaged and sensitive skin will appreciate the restorative properties of this airy cream. C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, $112 from Sephora Despite its high dosage of L-ascorbic acid, its antioxidant-ri
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Calming DOWN
Some of us go through life like ducks—unruffled on the surface yet paddling furiously underneath. Others are easily triggered at seemingly inane things: slow walkers, loud chewers, people who call instead of text. The definition of calm, being tranqu
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Visualising Calm
"Here's a simple practice. Inhale. Exhale. Imagine right now that everything in your life is working perfectly. How would you feel? Bring that feeling into your body. Make it as real as you can. Welcome, and allow the felt sense of pleasure, joy and
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Golden GLOW
Ariff on the classic Perlée fine jewellery line, the collection delves into new proportions, shapes, styles and textures while paying homage to the golden bead motif and colourful baubles so dear to the Perlée aesthetic. Vibrant blue turquoises take
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Dark MATTER
Until Boucheron did it, no one imagined that rock crystal could ever be paired with diamonds. That was over 100 years ago. Likewise, until Boucheron's Contemplation and Holographique collections, no one thought that futuristic technology could ever p
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Rainbow CONNECTION
Rainbow timepieces have been trending consistently for more than a couple of years now and Patek Philippe is the latest manufacture to throw its hat in the ring—properly this time, that is, with a bezel lined with coloured sapphires all arranged by t
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Starry NIGHT
Whether you're at work, an evening soirée, or a glamorous fashion show, there is never a bad time to throw on a statement timepiece to complete your look. Especially when you're dressed in headto-toe black, it's all about having the right accessory t
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Riviera CALLING
Jewellery forms a large part of our creative expression, allowing us to portray our individuality and bring detail to even the simplest looks. Yet not all jewellery is designed to be equal. There are the ones we save up for to wear for a special occa
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BUTTERFLY Effect
Of the 15 studio albums that Mariah Carey has released over the course of her 30-year music career, Butterfly is the one the pop diva considers her magnum opus. It was released at a point when both her life and career saw a major transformation. With
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LOVE Locked
The ongoing conversation surrounding gender norms and identity has just seen a powerful contributor enter the chat: Tiffany & Co. The American jeweller recently unveiled Tiffany Lock, an all-gender collection that makes a bold statement, starting wit
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The Heart Of A LANDSCAPE
There is a certain sense of interconnectivity in Ella Spira MBE's art. Her work fluidly evolves based on collaborations with people and encounters with nature, culminating in an end product that is intricately woven with all that she comes across. As
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All ACCESS
Progress always seems to come at the cost of someone getting left behind, but as we enter a new age of the virtual world, it's high time we change that. As creator of NFTY Collective, Giselle Mota works with brands and companies to ensure that people
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Hourglass
Dawn Ng has a new obsession. "How many breaths on average do each of us have in a lifetime? What are the components of a single breath? Is breath, like a fingerprint, unique to each person?" Ng cuts herself off in an impassioned frenzy. “You know how
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TOP Shelf
This book had a radical effect on my understanding of the climate crisis and what we eventually must do to take care of each other in the midst of profound and inescapable suffering. The novel begins at the point where my imagination and courage usua
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HOME & AWAY
Four years after their wedding, events manager Jesslyn Ho accompanied her husband to India, where he had been posted for his work. The couple furnished their home with pieces of furniture acquired there, such as a vintage-looking Indian rosewood mirr
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Love ISLAND
For a location so prolifically photographed, the islands of the Maldives remain uniquely difficult to capture in a picture. It is easy to pull together an arresting image of a Maldivian beach in your mind’s eye. Teal waves glitter in the bright sun,
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Renewal
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SUZI de GIVENCHY
Suzi de Givenchy is in a season of resplendence. Over the past three years, the Hong Kong-born Parisian has walked runways all over the world, poised with a chameleon-like canvas arguably afforded to only the most seasoned models in the business. In
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Work From Home
Hair, Yuhi Kim using Anti Collective Singapore; make-up, Marc Teng using Gucci Beauty; manicure, Ann Lim; photographer’s assistants, Jaron Tay, Yam Sin Yean and Nataling Yap; fashion assistants, Joey Tan and Kyann Fong; model, Serena Jane McNeill/Mis
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Daydream Believer
Hair, Evanie Frausto; make-up, Marcelo Gutierrez; set design, Lauren Nikrooz; production, Carina Mak; model, Anok Yai/NEXT ■

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