Harper's Bazaar Singapore

It’s going to be a bit of an eating, drinking, visiting and indulgent month ahead—right after we completed a full-on Christmas and New Year. a Yes, the Lunar New Year is happening in January but are we ready to start releasing the floodgates of ‘huat, huat, huat’ again? Is this a case of too-much-of-a-good-thing? There’s a part of me that longs for the quiet and intimacy of smaller gatherings. It felt more meaningful and purposeful—you only meet with people you really want to spend quality time with. If you read my travel story on Tasmania on page 90, you will see how much I loved the expanse of nature in a land that’s truly blessed by the gods. The food and the scenery was sublime, and I loved the solitude—when a…

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The Faux Fur Coat Go for maximum impact with this luxe cover-up and complete the chic ensemble with sleek, thigh-high boots. The Shearling Coat The versatile cropped length is perfect for an off-duty look, with embroidery details adding a decorative flourish. The Pea Coat A rugged, naval-inspired topper balances the feminine vibe of a billowy slip dress. The Maxi Coat The oversize fit and neutral colour elevates wardrobe basics—score bonus style points with a tweed beret and loafers.…

When is a bag not just a bag? For the Fendi Baguette, its pop culture fate was sealed when one of TV’s most enduring characters, Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw, proclaimed “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette!” to a robber demanding her bag at gunpoint. The Fendi cruise 2023 show last September marked 25 years since that seminal moment and appropriately, Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini Fendi turned the occasion into a celebration of all things Baguette—and we do mean, all things. The duo turned the bag into every imaginable accessory and adornment. It was plastered onto beanies and gaiters and gloves, and swung from belts and necklaces. Even in original bag form, the Baguette has received a delightfully maximalist makeover. This vivid purple version sports five pockets…

1 KEEP THEM HANGING ON A supersized pendant necklace is your jewellery box must-have this season. Spotted at Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Chloé are big logos and smooth, organic shapes dangling from short, chunky chains or chokers. Let these bold pendants shine on their own. 2 PRAIRIE IN THE CITY Whether you view cottage-core as an escape to a more innocent era, or adore its calming vibe, one key element of this popular trend has been adopted by the fashion set. The tiny floral print that’s the hallmark of this aesthetic has popped up on sheer tops and flowy skirts, and are paired with rugged leather jackets, bra tops, ombre jeans and platform shoes, to take the look from country sweet to city chic. 3 GATHER ROUND A little ruching here, a little shirring there—this…

In a fashion capital filled with multigenerational family businesses and designer-founders who reign for decades, change can sometimes feel excruciatingly incremental. But all of a sudden, for spring/summer 2023, boom! An infusion of new blood is energising what had been family-owned enterprises like Missoni and Etro, and accessory giants like Bally and Ferragamo looking to carve out a bigger slice of the fashion pie. These are the designers turning the heat up in Milan with sex appeal and plenty of covetable clothes. BALLY Rhuigi Villaseñor was one of the pioneers in the luxury streetwear market when he established Rhude in 2015. Since then, the label has been worn by influential tastemakers the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z and Bella Hadid. Last year, the American-Filipino designer was tapped for the top job at…