Vogue Singapore

As I write my first letter as editor-in-chief of Vogue Singapore, I reflect on the journey of putting this issue together. It has been one of immense self-discovery. I began my career in fashion at the age of 31 after paving my way as a graphic designer. The world of design and its subtleties intrigued me. Opening the door to fashion, however, was a second homecoming. I got swept up in all that made it: exploration, transgression, boldness and fearlessness, At my core, I thrived on the challenging ideologies and imagination. Today, I see these qualities come to life. Alongside Mumbai-based artist and creative director Varun Gupta, I have co-designed a series of three covers entirely created by artificial intelligence —a Vogue first. Guided closely by the words tradition and future, this…

Hair, Hiro Furukawa using Oribe; make-up, Kat Zhang using MAC Cosmetics; manicure, Ann Lim; photographer’s assistant, Ray Tan; stylist’s assistant, Kyann Fong; model, Claire Lee/Misc Management.…

Powerful, enigmatic, mysterious—these are Some of the words that come to mind when one thinks of the panther. Placed in tandem with French luxury maison Cartier, however, the feline also symbolises heritage, tradition and expert craftsmanship. The emblematic wild animal first appeared at the maison in 1914 and has since graced the brand’s watch, jewellery and leather goods offerings. It has also seen variations in its design, donning jewels such as diamonds, onyx and sapphires. Cartier’s director of accessory and leather goods design, Marlin Yuson now introduces the latest Panthère Graphique de Cartier bag collection. Curved, sensual and with no visible seams, the Panthère Graphique de Cartier bag is crafted out of soft grained leather. Its crowning jewel is an intricately designed panther head—created in collaboration with a high jewellery sculptor—which…

Christian Dior was a designer of the world. While his legacy and impact has only amplified this sentiment, the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, first showcased at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 2017 to 2018, is proof in motion. Conceptualised as a retrospective that celebrates the couturier’s ties with art, heritage and various storied cities, it has since made its way to the Brooklyn Museum in New York, Victoria & Albert Museum in London and most recently, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, among others. The exhibition began its run on 21 December2022 and will conclude on 28 May this year. It is also a homage to the maison’s long-standing relationship with Japan. Under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams brings together…

Are fashion illusions meaningless distractions or are they avant-garde statements? In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous”. Such were the words of surrealist designer Elsa Schiaparelli, whose statement aptly summarises spring/summer 2023’s runway trends. Cue a buffet of unexpected surprises. Gucci festooned plushies of Gizmo from Gremlins on twins. Balenciaga presented Lay’s packets as clutches. Collina Strada’s bedazzled broccoli was an accessory. The pièce de résistance? Coperni’s finale set the Internet ablaze with a spraypainted dress on Bella Hadid. In a time when collections are viewed through screens and condensed into reels, catwalks are becoming more than just a space for creativity. They’re competitive arenas for virality. Any sensational moment or off-beat garment spins headlines that jostle for our attention. Though this Season’s oddities tantalised and hooked us, the theatrics highlighted the…