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Whether worn with tweed or leather minis, fishnet stockings add edge to every look. THIS PAGE Chanel T-shirt, $7,240, vest, $16,120, skirt, $11,270, tights, $560, belt, $2,650, necklace, $3,120, earrings,$1,890, bracelets, both $1,590, bag, $17,710, and heels, $1,600 FACING PAGE Chanel top, $6,340, skirt, $9,090, earrings, $2,040, bracelets, $2,690 and $3,200, necklaces, $1,770, $2,380 and $1,260, and tights, $560 HEAT Wave With a mod-meets-punk line-up of tweed miniskirt suits, fishnet stockings, and leather fringing, Chanel’s resort 2022 collection is sure to set temperatures soaring. Photography TIMOTHY SCHAUMBURG Styling XANDER ANG

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Turn up the heat by mixing and matching prints, textures and layers with wild abandon. THIS PAGE Chanel dress, $62,470, earrings, $1,260, bracelets, both $1,280, pants, $1,670, boots, $1,600, and bag, $6,070 FACING PAGE Chanel tank top, $2,040, skirt, $40,220, earrings, $1,260, necklaces, $3,120 and $2,380, bracelets, $3,200 and $3,360, tights, $560, and heels, $1,600 Hair, Wataru Suzuki; make- up, Kenny Campbell using K. colo(u)rs; casting director, Jordan Mergirie; producer, Sina Linke/Services United; model, Berit Heitmann/ Spin Model Management; photographer’s assistants, Kristina Weinhold and Lukas Wenninger; stylist’s assistant, Stanley Bruzzese

InVOGUE Accessories Seeing DOUBLE Above: creative director for Cartier Meet Marlin Yuson, the creative leather goods, director for Cartier leather goods and the Marlin Yuson. brains behind the maison’s latest bag: Launched this the Double C de Cartier. September, the Double C de Cartier bag sees CWords MAYA MENON a new addition that artier has been winning over luxury watch and sports a chain strap. jewellery cognoscenti since its conception in 1847. Over its 174-year trajectory, the French maison has taken its expertise in horology and precious gems to the IMAGES COURTESY OF CARTIER world of accessories as well. In its repertoire are crowd favourites such as the Marcello and Guirlande de Cartier bags designed by creative director for Cartier leather goods, Marlin Yuson. Her latest creation is Double C de Cartier, a sleek shoulder bag topped off with a jewelled metal and lacquer double C clasp. Inspired by the scarlet wax Louis-François Cartier used to seal gift packages with, the bag features a simple rectangular finish and colourways that include black, red and pink. Fresh off the launch of the Double C de Cartier’s chain bag variant, Yuson speaks to Vogue Singapore about what craftsmanship looks like in contemporary times. You have had an illustrious career. What would you say have been some of the biggest highlights so far? I spent many years in fashion in New York, Brazil, Italy. I was a ready-to-wear designer when I discovered leather goods and it set me on a different path. I felt freer creatively working with leather as a material. It’s organic, tactile and luxurious; the possibilities are infinite. You designed the Marcello de Cartier bag, among others. Could you tell us about the inspiration behind it? My objective was to design a bag that had all the elements of the maison. Cartier is a pioneer in making a statement with the colour burgundy and the double C logo. Marcello was a nod to that period. How did you meld the worlds of bags and jewellery with Double C de Cartier? The objective was to create a bag that could be worn by persons of all ages who appreciate Cartier’s quality. What distinguishes Cartier leather goods from everyone else is the attention to detail. In that respect, our jewellery is an important source of inspiration. The enamelling and polishing are hand-executed and done one piece at a time. It must be beautiful and functional. You have also found the middle ground between a beautifully designed logo and understated minimalism. I look for purism rather than minimalism. Purism in form and construction; a poise that expresses the personal conviction of the person who carries the bag. “I felt freer creatively working with leather as a material.” 50

Sustainability On top of using biodegradable fabrics, local label Sans Faff works with Nu Cycle to offset the waste created during its production and processes. Stay NEUTRAL As more brands seek to take full accountability for the refuse created in their supply chain, PHOTOGRAPHY, AMBERLY VALENTINE; STYLING, NIEL DIMIRIJ; HAIR AND MAKE-UP, ROSARINHO RODRIGUES; Oattaining waste-neutral status looks set to be the next frontier of sustainable fashion. PRODUCTION AND SET DESIGN, WE ARE THE WILDE PRODUCTIONS; PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANTS, ROBERT CASEY Words EMILIE CUNNINGTON AND GEDE SUBAWA; MODELS, FIROSA NOOR AND ALEXA LOURDY/CASTAWAY MODEL MANAGEMENT ver the past few years, sustainability-related advocates for repurposing waste into new sustainable resources, terms such as ‘upcycling’ and ‘circular providing businesses and individuals with fully circular solutions fashion’ have become buzzwords in the to neutralise their waste impact. Nu Cycle works with brands by clothing industry. The next term you need doing a full audit of their supply chain, measuring the waste in to know? Waste-neutral fashion. Similar to kilogrammes and offsetting the equivalent amount of waste from the idea of carbon neutrality, waste-neutral the natural environment across these three streams. Engaging the fashion refers to the act of a company services of clean-tech providers primarily in Southeast Asia such removing the same weight of refuse from as Geo-Trash Management and FeedWerkz in Indonesia, non- the environment that is created across its supply chain, from a recyclable plastics are repurposed as fuel, glass is crushed to form product’s start to end of life. bricks and bio-waste is used to create livestock feed. This movement is steadily gaining traction in Singapore, As the basis of synthetic materials including polyester with slow fashion brands including Sans Faff and Olive Ankara and nylon, the use of non-recyclable plastics is widespread in the leading the charge. Producing clothes in a sustainable manner has fashion world. With Nu Cycle’s waste conversion partnership with been integral to these brands from the start. As Sans Faff founder Geo-Trash Management, plastic is removed from waterways and Brandy Dallas shares, gaining waste-neutral status was the next landfills to become eco-friendly fuel. This combats the plastic logical step. problem, and boosts the economy of the coastal villages that “There is zero plastic in our supply chain. As a customer, depend on this fuel source. everything you receive when you purchase a garment is Even brands that already use biodegradable textiles biodegradable and recyclable. But Singapore incinerates over can benefit from this process. As Ifeoma Ubby, founder of Olive 40 percent of its refuse. What does it mean if all our dresses are Ankara, notes, “If composted correctly, our Tencel fabrics will incinerated instead of recycled?” decompose within 22 weeks. But this does not include the thread “It seemed obvious that we needed to take extra measures used for stitching and recycled polyester.” In her search for a way in order to be accountable for our footprint. But it came back to, to overcome this problem, Nu Cycle provided the ideal solution. how responsible are we at the end of life?” This thoughtful and considered approach to creating Enter: Nu Cycle, a multi-waste stream offset service clothes is a breath of fresh air and is vital for the future of fashion— rethinking the value of waste, viewing rubbish as an opportunity pushing for a circular fashion economy that takes responsibility rather than a problem. Instead of incineration, the company for its impact on our planet. 51

Executed in three parts, the autumn/ winter 2021 collection by creative director Ian Griffiths includes a 7 for 70! T-shirt capsule—featuring artworks from seven artists, each commemorating a specific decade of the brand—and a reimagining of Max Mara’s signature camel coats. 52

VOGUE Partnership MaxEFFECT As Max Mara celebrates its platinum anniversary, omnichannel retail director and brand ambassador Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti Germanetti reflects on the brand’s legacy. I Words MAYA MENON Who would you say is the Max Mara woman today and how might she n a quiet cathedral town in Northern Italy, a young be different—or similar—to the Max Mara woman of the ’50s? Achille Maramotti caught the first glimpse of a lifelong vision. The starry-eyed entrepreneur’s calling A fashion brand’s success lies within its ability to intercept intertwined with the lives of middle-class women in women’s needs. My grandfather used to say he wanted to post-war Reggio Emilia—transforming their closets dress the doctor’s wife. Today, I dress doctors, managers, from a collection of time-consuming and laboriously mothers, actresses and artists. They have different tailor-made pieces to exquisitely designed ready-to-wear. With just lifestyles, but one thing in common: the sense of freedom a camel coat and a geranium red suit, Maramotti launched Max that comes from wearing something that makes you feel Mara in 1951 as an Italian fashion house that catered to the style- good in it. conscious masses. Seven decades on, Max Mara is celebrating its platinum What would you say has been one of the biggest lessons from your anniversary. At its helm is Maramotti’s granddaughter and grandfather that you’ve carried through until today? omnichannel retail director Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti The passion for his work, his curiosity, the fact that he Germanetti. During her tenure, Prezioso Maramotti Germanetti was open to ideas and ready to embrace them. He was has familiarised the brand to a bevy of young It girls, artfully also passionate about life and balance. Life is too short blending the sensibilities of classic and cool. The house’s heritage not to enjoy it and appreciate it. After all, we are in a hasn’t been lost on the likes of Bella Hadid, however, it’s simply wonderful business. evolved. And its 70th anniversary fare is proof. As she looks back on Max Mara’s intricate heritage, Max Mara’s Prezioso Maramotti Germanetti speaks to Vogue Singapore about omnichannel retail the brand’s European roots, its biggest milestones and what she’s director Maria learnt from her multigenerational family business. Giulia Prezioso Maramotti Congratulations on Max Mara’s 70th anniversary. How does it feel to Germanetti look back on over three generations’ worth of milestones? There is an incredible sense of pride and excitement to look back at a 70-year-old family legacy. For me, it is crucial to look at how Max Mara has evolved through the decades and to see how these experiences can lead us to new, exciting projects. What would you say have been some of your proudest achievements so far? Throughout the years, the biggest successes have been those that have made Max Mara visible to a younger platform, such as the recent fashion show in Ischia. These are only examples of moments when we’ve been received by the consumer in a fresher, younger way. Historically, we were very product-centred and that is good, but it is not enough anymore. Max Mara brings with it a profound sense of European heritage. What have been some of the challenges in translating it to a younger clientele? Younger generations are all about novelty and social media platforms have shortened attention spans. We come from a completely different philosophy. The challenge is to find the right way to transfer the concept of fabrics, timelessness and craftsmanship to a younger customer who is attracted to and excited by a brand exactly because of its timelessness. This can be challenging but fascinating, and I believe it is the key to our evolution. 53

Inspired by Charles Francis Annesley Voysey’s patterns of flowers, birds and hearts, Loewe’s Gifting collection delivers a whimsical and timeless capsule of ready-to-wear and accessories. Natural SELECTION In keeping with tradition, blue against neutral shades, rendering an Loewe has released its elegant simplicity and wearability to an annual Gifting collection. otherwise whimsical motif. Inspired by the British Arts and Crafts Movement of The Gifting collection also sees the the 19th century, previous launch of the classic Amazona bag, which collaborations have been was reintroduced during Loewe’s autumn/ with the estates of seminal winter 2021 collection, in a new size. In figures of the movement such as William addition, new iterations of iconic bags have Morris and William De Morgan. been released in monogrammed jacquard This year’s edition celebrates the and leather in vivid colourways such as work of architect and designer, Charles neon pink and green. Francis Annesley Voysey and is inspired by his stylised patterns of natural forms Coupled with more versatile traced with his characteristic outline in and understated everyday wear from black. His charming herbarium florals deliberately oversized jackets and have been magnified, and embroidered monogrammed sweaters to flattering or printed on a selection of clothing and halter tops and dresses, Loewe’s Gifting bags—notably the Hammock, Puzzle collection offers updated classics and and Cushion—in vermillion, yellow and luxurious, playful options, all underscored with an appeal to last well beyond the festive season. 54

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InVOGUE Profile A NIGHTinVENICE What’s in a dream? Following a spectacular Alta Moda 2021 show, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana speak to Vogue Singapore about where the coveted art of fatto a mano—‘handmade’ in Italian—fits in today’s world. IWords MAYA MENON f there’s one thing Domenico Dolce and slated Murano glass, intricate illustrations of the Rialto Bridge Stefano Gabbana have mastered, it’s the art on Venetian postcards and lagoon-green feathered capes. Shares of spectacle. The designer duo hosted one of Gabbana: “Italian culture and beauty have always been our the year’s first physical shows—and true to source of inspiration. This time, we chose Venice because of its form, it was an extravaganza most would be great treasures. For us, Venice represents the perfect harmony of hard-pressed to forget. The city of choice was opposites that attract. It is romantic and sensual, melancholic yet Venice; the venue, the legendary St Mark’s joyful, rational and visionary, luminous and nocturnal, sacred yet Square; and the guest list, star-studded. In front profane, dark and golden. It is the city of Casanova, of the Carnival, of an audience that included Kitty Spencer, of the historic regatta on the Grand Canal.” Jennifer Lopez, Sean Combs and Monica And such is the allure of Alta Moda. First introduced to the Bellucci, Dolce&Gabbana presented its Alta Moda 2021 collection world in 2012 in Taormina, Sicily, Dolce&Gabbana’s offering to to Giacomo Puccini’s aria ‘Nessun dorma’—translated to ‘let no the stratosphere of fashion would be the first of many unique and one sleep’. For the audience present and the ones watching from irreplaceable experiences. This was its pledge: each collection far corners of the globe, the sentiment would resonate: one could would be approached like a work of art, inspired by the city it was experience dreamlike beauty while awake, too. set in. From all over the world, clients would be able to walk away Against the backdrop of impending rain and a faint with an inimitable piece, akin to a travel relic. Except this time, it rainbow was a showing of lavish dresses, skirts and cloaks, would be couture. Unsurprisingly, they have had a golden pot of designed to include unique symbols of the city: strategically heritage to draw from. Alta Moda has made its mark in cities like 58

For Alta Moda 2021, Dolce&Gabbana took over St Mark’s Square as an ode to Venice. The city was reflected in each piece of the collection, from illustrations of the Rialto Bridge on Venetian postcards to green feathered capes. IMAGES COURTESY OF DOLCE&GABBANA Milan, Sicily and Capri. “We are lucky to live in a country that has “What lies behind an incredible artistic and cultural heritage that we are proud to acquiring an Alta Moda be able to shed light on. The artisans are everything. They keep garment is not the necessity traditions and secrets alive as well as an ancient know-how that to dress, but the search for we must protect at all costs,” explains Gabbana. personal fulfilment.” “Fatto a mano and ‘made in Italy’ represent an important That being said, the pair doesn’t negate fashion’s new- value for us. They translate the love we have for our work; from the found call for democratisation, which might be hard to achieve attention we dedicate to the construction of each garment to the in a craft that encourages collecting more than actual day-to-day research for the perfect balance between the harmony of shapes. wearing. However, they explain that the world of Alta Moda has a My father was a tailor, so I was born surrounded by fabrics and different purpose: a call to cultivate consciousness around each handmade clothes,” adds Dolce. purchase. It is also a fitting reflection of the fashion industry’s slow-burning affection for one-of-a-kind, thoughtfully created However, handmade has a different kind of appeal today. products, whether in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—the What was once perhaps reserved for an older clientele has now maison, for example, just sold its debut nine-piece NFT collection, acquired a new-found energy, as seen with the likes of Leni Klum which raked in approximately US$5.65 million—or made-to- as well as D’Lila Star, Jessie James and Chance Combs—the measure clothing. Concludes Gabbana: “We feel Alta Moda is children of Heidi Klum and Sean Combs, respectively—on the Alta one of the few sustainable realities that remain alive. Only the Moda 2021 runways. best materials are sourced, new generations are being taught crafts that are on the verge of getting lost and we are educating Who, then, is the Alta Moda customer of today? The customers that perfection does not come overnight.” duo’s view on this might seem ephemeral to some, but rings as refreshingly honest. “Our Alta Moda Collections are not just To the designer duo extraordinaire, this much is clear: luxurious garments, but a lifestyle. It is a dream to wear and an whether rooted in hype or heritage, youth or maturity, dreaming is experience to live, despite the age,” shares Dolce. a denominator for all. In a landscape that can often prioritise the effortless and laissez-faire, the Alta Moda customer is described as a discerning collector of sorts, albeit with exceptionally luxurious taste. He hints at a sentiment not far removed from that of a lone traveller in search of inner peace. “What lies behind acquiring an Alta Moda garment is not the necessity to dress, but the search for personal fulfilment. It’s a unique lifestyle, conceived in the spirit of the dolce vita and joie de vivre.” 59

InVOGUE W[ar]drobe STRENGTH to STRENGTH Creative consultant Mae Tan interprets the concept of strength within fragility through cerebral styles from Alexander McQueen. Scan the QR code on this page to see her appear in your space with augmented reality. Photography ZANTZ HAN Styling DESMOND LIM Words ZHUAN LEE To Mae Tan, Alexander McQueen represents “a shoot, the suit is the one that is closest to her personal style. “It’s sort of mystical rebellion”. She says: “One of effortless, structured and edgy,” she quips. She adds that the item my first few fashion memories was watching she can see herself incorporating into her everyday dressing is the Alexander McQueen shows from the late chunky bracelet. “During the shoot, we transformed the bracelet 1990s and early 2000s on the Internet and into a unique necklace. One item, two ways!” being entirely inspired by them. They were beautifully dark, from the theatrics to the Often sartorial dichotomies in and of themselves, the designs—breathtaking.” This sparked her concept of duality has been integral to Sarah Burton’s vision during love for the brand, which has a special place in her heart. her tenure as creative director of Alexander McQueen—marrying fragility and functionality, creating looks that are futuristic yet Citing a diverse range of fashion inspirations, from infused with history, and striking a balance between prim and Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama to film-makers Wes punk. When asked how she would interpret the notion of strength Anderson and Quentin Tarantino, as well as musicians Rihanna, versus fragility, Tan explains: “I love mixing masculine and Erykah Badu, Cher, Christina Aguilera and Avril Lavigne, it’s no feminine silhouettes and fabrics together, such as a dress with wonder that Tan’s inimitable style is bold, eclectic and bursting boots or pants with heels. Even latex with lace or strong hair with with personality. She divulges that out of all her looks in the light make-up. It is always about balance and the idea of wabi-sabi.” 60

Less is more: choosing to wear nothing underneath a suit that is heavy on details is a way to express your femininity and let the suit shine. Alexander McQueen jacket, trousers, The Curve handbag, boots, necklace, earrings and ring

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THIS PAGE Alexander McQueen dress, boots, necklace, earrings and bracelets FACING PAGE Add a belt to the season’s voluminous frocks to give shape and form to the body. Alexander McQueen dress, boots, belt, bracelet (worn on neck), earrings and ring Hair, Junz Loke using Anti Collective; make-up, Dollei Seah/Makeup Entourage using Charlotte Tilbury; photographer’s assistant, Hizuan; fashion assistant, Joey Tan; make-up assistant, Mandy Yeo/Makeup Entourage; set designer, Angela Zhang.

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The GOODWITCH On the heels of Netflix’s cult-favourite series The Witcher’s second season, breakout star Anya Chalotra opens up about mental health and self-care, her Indian heritage and, most importantly, her recipe for vegan naan. Photography PAUL SCALA Styling FABIO IMMEDIATO Words CHANDREYEE RAY

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“My dad is from Punjab and he is one of eight siblings. He wasn’t going to let me forget that I’m Indian just because we didn’t live there.” n Netflix’s hit fantasy series The Witcher, Anya Chalotra plays the string a sentence together,” she confides. “It’s all to do with enthralling and powerful sorceress, Yennefer, alongside Henry my body and my hormones changing day to day as a woman. I Cavill’s titular character of Geralt the Witcher. Yennefer is a genuinely feel like I'm evolving every day. It’s very important to me woman of many mysteries, and one of the things not known about that I check in with myself to make sure that whatever mood I'm in, her is her age. She starts off the first season as a young woman I'm good to myself.” in her early 20s, and by the end, she is estimated to be close to 100 years old. Fittingly, Chalotra is herself—in every sense of the Her brand of thoughtful self-care is an important message word—an old soul. for many young women in her position, whether or not they are in the public eye. She dishes out some sage advice for anyone She bursts into a bright laugh when I bring this up in our dealing with anxiety, pulling from tips she has accumulated over Zoom call, a good half hour into our conversation about her the years: “The biggest thing for me is changing my breath. If I'm personal and acting journeys. “Some would say I’m a very deep really anxious, meditation might help, but that is honestly not as person,” she jokes. Fresh-faced with her feathery brown hair easy for some people as it is for others. If you don't usually practise tossed over one shoulder, she is dressed in a simple sweatshirt for meditation, you may end up putting more pressure on yourself our interview and carries no airs of the massive success and fame because it’s hard to get into. In that situation, I’ll go out for a walk she has achieved recently. or a run. And just the immediacy of changing your breath and pumping blood around the body completely changes my mindset, The Witcher has been a breakout role of sorts for Chalotra. so it’s something I do if I need to help myself quickly.” While she had a main role in 2018 British television drama series Wanderlust alongside other voice and acting parts, none of her Surrounding herself with family and indulging in simple past projects have matched up to the mainstream popularity of pleasures has also been essential for her mental health. “I had a The Witcher. Based on a set of Polish novels of the same name first lovely weekend,” she gushes. “I had my brother and his girlfriend released in the 1990s, the material of The Witcher is abundantly rich around for an early dinner on Sunday, and I made vegan naan for and has a cult following—spawning countless media adaptations the first time in my new air-fryer. That was probably the highlight and even an uber-popular video game trilogy that has sold over 50 of my week.” Chalotra has been eating a plant-based diet for almost million copies to date. four years, and rattles off her recipe for naan excitedly when I ask. “I don't put butter in. I made it with spelt flour, coconut yoghurt, Chalotra, however, was a relative stranger to the saga warm water, yeast and some maple syrup. It was absolutely till she was cast. Hence, she was somewhat unprepared for the delicious if I do say so myself. I was showing off and making my avalanche of success that was to follow. “I wasn’t quite aware of guests compliment my naan about 10 times during the meal.” how big the fan base of The Witcher was before I started the series and I also did not expect it to grow the way it has,” she shares. “But This discussion of naan not only makes my mouth water, it the main thing that I’ve gained from the series so far is experience. also brings to mind Chalotra’s mixed heritage: she was born to an And that just comes from filming so much—for season one, we Indian father and English mother in Wolverhampton, England. “I’ve filmed for a year and a half. No one gets to film for that amount of been heavily shaped by my Indian heritage, it’s a strong influence time. I’m really grateful for that time because it has allowed me to in my life. My dad is from Punjab and he is one of eight siblings. He grow in confidence.” wasn’t going to let me forget that I’m Indian just because we didn’t live there.” Chalotra visited India for the first time just two years With that, I catch my first glimpse of a young woman ago and was greatly impressed by the warmth of the experience. who is wise far beyond her years. Chalotra had spoken pensively “My dad took me to his hometown and I met my aunties and family. earlier in our conversation about her personal struggles with It was such an amazing time.” anxiety, something that had ostensibly driven this growth. “I have an internal struggle with the expectations I have of myself Her sense of style, too, is shaped by her Indian roots. For and wanting to fulfil them. The world is so immediate and when The Witcher’s 2019 world premiere in London, she walked the red you work at such a pace, you feel like you have to keep up with carpet in a silky Manish Malhotra cocktail sari, a standout choice everything. Sometimes you just can’t.” among her peers. “I love saris and Indian fashion and to wear a sari for one of the biggest events in my life just felt right,” she says, Relatable as this notion is, I imagine that for Chalotra, who bashfully acknowledging that for young brown girls watching, was at the centre of such a massive production, anxiety must be seeing Chalotra confidently flaunt a sari on such a big platform quite a task to cope with. The 25-year-old, however, seems to take meant something precious. She confesses sweetly: “That’s one of it all in stride. the reasons why I feel so thankful to have been cast as Yennefer as well. I’m really glad to be able to claim her. And I can’t wait for “I have good days and bad days. Sometimes I'm confident, viewers to see how her character develops in the coming season.” sometimes I'm not. Sometimes I'm scared to be in a group environment and sometimes I relish it. And sometimes, I can't 71

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BEAUTY Director’s Cut SlowBURN These limited-edition candles conjure up visions of snowcapped, pine-filled forests, and the sweetest treats of the season. Smells like holiday spirit. Words ALLI SIM 2 1. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Pain d’épices, $104, from escentials Pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and envision a charming gingerbread house at the edge of a pine-filled forest in the wintertime. Gourmand notes of orange, honey, cinnamon and anise in this candle are sure to elicit visions of festive delights from childhood. 2. Cire Trudon A King’s Christmas candle in Bayonne, $170, from escentials Illustrator Lawrence Mynott transports us to the Sun King’s domain with a range of Christmas candles inspired by a 1745 artwork called ‘Le bal des Ifs de Versailles’. Bayonne is composed of cacao, chilli pepper and fresh pine notes—offering the scent of Christmas with a spicy twist. 3. Jo Malone White Moss & Snowdrop, $115 For days that are both merry and bright, channel sparkling snowscapes with an accord of fresh forest moss with sensual amber, delicate snowdrop petals and radiant cardamom. 4. Diptyque candle in Biscuit, $115, from escentials This candle perfumes the air with all things cosy and comforting as rich patchouli, mountain pine and woody notes recall loved ones huddling by a roaring fire. Be sure to give the vessel a second life after burning—a new home for pens or tchotchkes, perhaps? 5.Emilio Pucci x Acqua di Parma candle, from escentials Made in support of Save the Children’s Rewrite the Future campaign, this holiday candle from Acqua di Parma is dressed in Emilio Pucci’s unmistakable Vortici print. Burn to release balsamic notes of pine and birch with guaiac, spicy clove and delicious raspberry. 76

1. Muse 2. 3. 8. 3. 7. 4. WORDS DANA KOH COLLAGE SAMANTHA LEK 5. 6. ALYSSA GIBBS Affectionately known as Chi, this designer, painter and musician moved to Singapore with suitcases full of colour—from kaleidoscopic palettes to traffic-stopping Neon Island outfits 1. Holy grail product Tom Ford Beauty Shade and Illuminate Face Palette, $132. “This is worth the splurge—it’s got the best contour colour for my skintone and natural-looking highlight.” 2. Body-loving formula Mario Badescu AHA Body Lotion, US$14. “I have very sensitive skin. This moisturises and smoothens without any sticky feeling.” 3. Boldest look ever “I live for bold beauty looks. My recent favourite was a blue metallic eye with a braided wig for the Gibbs sisters’ ‘Angel Baby’ music video.” Shiseido Pop Powdergel Eye Shadow in 17 Zaa-Zaa Navy, $34. 4. Skincare favourite Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, $69. “Love how this serum keeps my skin plump, firm and radiant.” 5. Make-up must-have Sunnies Face Airblush in Razz, $19.99. “Blush! I can’t stand looking pale plus it works as a lip tint and eyeshadow as well.” 6. Best hair tool Eva NYC Spectrum Far-Infrared Styling Iron, US$100. “I have coarse, thick bleached hair, and this tool does the job with a lot less damage.” 7. Mindfulness ritual “I always pray and meditate in the morning—setting your intentions early keeps you in the right mindset throughout the day. I also love painting with a glass of wine.” 8. Runway look of the season Jacquemus autumn/winter 2021 77

BEAUTY Swatched Photography and styling STUDIO OOOZE Words ALLI SIM CHEEK& CHIC 1. 2. A wash of colour, a hint of tint— 3. nothing makes those apples on your cheeks pop and glow quite like a cream or liquid blush. 4. 5. 6. From top: 1. Tarte Sea Cream Blush in Breezy, $48, from Sephora 2. Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Blush in Warm Pink, $84 3. Nudestix Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush in Moodie Blu, $50, from Sephora 4. Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal, US$55, from Net-a-Porter 5. Chantecaille Aqua Blush in Gladiola, US$53, from Net-a-Porter 6. Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Blush in Nearly Neutral, $34, from Sephora

Fragrance The IMAGINARY Odyssey Louis Vuitton’s Les Extraits collection encapsulates emotive journeys dreamt up by masters in material and invisible forms. Cosmic Cloud caresses the senses TWords DANA KOH with powdery musks, here are fragrances that seek to encapsulate warm tonka bean, the smells of a library, like musky, dusty patchouli and chords books, freshly printed paper, worn-out leather of bergamot. and wood. Then there are libraries that house the scents of the world… like those by Jacques crafted without top, heart or base notes, structured like olfactory Cavallier Belletrud’s. columns that extend and expand each accord. One of the fragrance world’s most “This perfume is 100 percent floral” is how he describes noted noses, the master perfumer for Louis Dancing Blossom, formed by an elegant bouquet of May rose from Grasse, a hint of tuberose, jasmine sambac and fruity Osmanthus Vuitton has built a vast collection of olfactive souvenirs from his from China; while Cosmic Cloud was “quite a challenge”, with its core traits derived from a “vegetal musk called ambrette, seeds decades of travels—comprising rich and rarefied raw ingredients coming from poppies growing in South America that are collected and dried naturally”. Rhapsody is a tribute to the chypre family, with filed alongside his “imagination, library of feelings, and memory a magnified blend of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, fresh floral notes, and moss in the form of a molecule called evernyl. Symphony is of emotions”. His desk at the brand’s headquarters in Grasse, fresh and bright with hits of grapefruit and bergamot, elongated by ginger extracted with CO2. And finally, Stellar Times is a sensual France, is lined from end to end with fragrance bottles, overlooked fragrance that tantalises with a molecule called ambrox, classic amber, orange blossom and Peru balsam, striking a fine balance by a portrait of monsieur Louis Vuitton himself. It is these precious between sweet and oriental without being too heady or gourmand. elixirs that have allowed Belletrud to traipse the globe sensorially It was only fitting that these essences be housed in equally transportive during the pandemic, which interestingly, bolstered his creativity. vessels, and Louis Vuitton called upon architect and designer Frank Gehry, “There’s been a lot of inspiration this past year. It was a period who stretched and curved the lines of the original glass flacon and crowned it with where we were really quiet, and we took the time to work a lot,” a gleaming, sail-like sculpture modelled after a crumpled sheet of aluminium. he explains, crediting Grasse’s network for bringing in the finest Belletrud muses: “Gehry is always looking to translate movement. It is a piece of art, natural materials from across Asia, South America and Europe. blooming from base to cap, and there is a lot of energy from the cap, which looks like Finished in lockdown, the maison’s newest fragrances are a flower in movement. This is exactly what I like to do when I create perfumes—to its boldest so far—extrait de parfums, which are the most luxurious capture movement and to reveal the beauty of some materials through others.” and potent versions of eaux de parfum, boasting double the oil concentrations of up to 30 percent versus the traditional 10 to 15. “I wanted to venture where no one goes anymore. To reinvent the notion of an extrait in a contemporary way, it’s important to draw out the ingredient and reveal the expression of its essential truth. To reconnect, casting aside any frou-frou, with the rendezvous of seduction. I wanted to deconstruct the very architecture of perfume,” he explains. Composed of five fragrances representing five olfactory escapades, the Les Extraits collection revisits perfume’s major families—florals, chypres and ambers—of which Bellutrud took in their purest form, twisted, and completely liberated by condensing them into extraits, in turn allowing new and exaggerated facets to blossom. In an attempt to not only Louis Vuitton’s Les surprise wearers but to also exalt these raw Extraits Collection materials, these concoctions have been 79

BEAUTY Make-up FeverDREAM Dive into the sensuality of textures as pigment and pay-off deliver in a dramatic way with Byredo beauty’s evocative autumn/winter 2021 collection. Photography ALVIN TANG Beauty director ALLI SIM Make-up MARC TENG using Byredo

THIS PAGE Hypnotic. Seductive. Saturated. For an unapologetically long-wearing red that throbs, consider Byredo’s modern classic: Mad Red, a vibrant matte lipstick. FACING PAGE Use the heat of your fingertips to smudge and finger-paint these shades on your skin. Get the look with Byredo’s Brow Pencil in Sepia; blending the Colour Stick in Great Sands across the lids and Colour Sticks in Ancient and Babi to contour and add warmth to the cheeks. Carve out your pout in Byredo’s Lipstick in Vieux Rose. 81

THIS PAGE Byredo’s Eyeshadow 5 Colours in Metal Boots in the Snow presents cool industrialism in the form of a palette of blues, golden khaki and frosted green with metallic silver. Layer its intense glitter topcoat over the Kajal Pencil in Chaandee, a futuristic silver hue, and coat the lashes without restraint using Mascara in Space Black. FACING PAGE From deep, dark to luminous and reflective, Byredo’s Eyeshadow 5 Colours in Fêtes Noir proves that black, the ultimate anti-colour, doesn’t have to be flat. Bury your fingers in the limited-edition palette of densely pressed powders and swatch on these black-on-black shadows for ultimate self-expression. Anchor the waterline with the Kajal Pencil in Kali Kali. Beauty editor, Dana Koh; manicure, Dulcia Lim; photographer’s assistant, Rex Teo; model, Elina Avdieieva/Looque Models. 82

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THIS PAGE Chanel No.5 Eau de Parfum, $253 for 100ml; Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum, $372 for 100ml FACING PAGE Dior Rouge Velvet in 999, $56; Dior Rouge Satin in 999, $56; Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $30 Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum, $175 for 50ml; SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, $220 for 160ml Armani Beauty My Armani To Go Cushion Foundation, $120; Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $46; KVD Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Outlaw, $29 Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, $135 for 30 treatments; Laneige Water Sleeping Mask EX Sleeping Micro Biome, $45 for 70ml Scan the code to discover more about these beauty icons OBJETS deBEAUTY From cult classics that have stood the test of time for their cosmetic allure and efficacious formulas, to modern-day icons that are going down in—and rewriting—history with their innovation and virality, these beauty masterpieces reign supreme. Photography and styling STUDIO OOOZE Beauty editor DANA KOH Beauty director ALLI SIM 84

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Soul Beauty Viewpoint: MoreJOY In an exclusive interview with monk turned mindfulness expert, Jay Shetty, Meg Mistry unlocks Mthe keys to obtaining more joy and how to find it in a hopeless place. onks are some of the happiest people on the talk is critical. “We consume a poor internal dialogue diet,” he says. planet. But that doesn’t mean you should have He urges us to eschew negative and unhealthy comments such as to shave your head and don saffron robes to ‘I’m not good enough’ and instead create a list of our strengths. lead a joyful life. “You don’t have to live like Positive self-affirmations help us find our feet in difficult times a monk to think like a monk,” says British- and ultimately bring us closer to joy. Indian life coach Jay Shetty. Speaking on Shetty believes it is possible to feel joy even in joyless Zoom from his sunny Los Angeles home, the former monk-turned- situations. When confronted with the death of his spiritual influencer says the key to happiness lies within us if we simply mentor at the beginning of the pandemic, he was devastated but shift our mindset. “If you search for joy, you won’t find what you’re also determined to honour his teacher. “I realised he could still be looking for,” says Shetty. “Joy and happiness are not destinations, alive and present with me if I could live the qualities and values but by-products. They are the natural result of a life filled with that he lived by.” By consciously embodying his mentor’s virtues meaning and purpose—lived in alignment with your dharma.” of compassion, kindness and service, Shetty is continuing his Sporting a laid-back hoodie and I-woke-up-like-this hair, Shetty is legacy. “I have to be honest,” he says with sincerity, “I feel a lot of disarmingly down-to-earth and has a knack for making timeless joy from that.” wisdom relatable and accessible. As Shetty speaks, I can see why he is deemed a beacon of Today, some 40 million social media fans tune into Shetty’s light by so many—I can almost feel his warmth radiating through talks. His podcast On Purpose has become a pillar of strength my screen during our call. His secret? An abundance mindset. that’s consistently ranked as one of the world’s most popular. His What he describes as knowing that there is more than enough in eponymous videos on personal growth (garnering more than eight the universe for us and for everyone else to succeed. When we look billion views) have also inspired a cult following of top CEOs and at life as abundant, we open ourselves up to experiencing mudita, celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Novak a Sanskrit term that translates to unselfish joy— Djokovic and Oprah Winfrey. “If you search finding pleasure in other people’s joy and good When it comes to cultivating joy, Shetty for joy, you won’t fortune. “If you are only delighted when good things happen to you, that places an extreme believes we must begin by understanding our limit on the amount of joy you can feel. Imagine minds. In his New York Times bestseller Think Like that joy magnified by five, 10 or 100 times as you A Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day, he compares two states of mind: celebrate the wonderful things that happen to others around you,” he says. find what you’rethe monkey mind and the monk mind. “The monkey mind is scattered, not focused and doing looking for.” But where do we start? By cultivating joy different things all the time. The monk mind is or sharing joy? Shetty compares it to the chicken centred, balanced and aligned. The monkey mind or the egg dilemma, “Can I give joy if I don’t have complains, compares and criticises, while the it? How do you do that?” he asks rhetorically. One monk mind is conscious, aware and collaborative. The monkey of the simplest ways is to make a positive impact on others. We can mind is frantic, moves fast and trips over, but the monk mind is start by sharing gratitude, what he has dubbed “the world’s most focused, seeks clarity and composure.” He argues that while we powerful drug”. He invites us to express specific and personalised may live in a high-paced world where monkey mind qualities gratitude by sending one person a daily, considered, uplifting such as multitasking and pleasure-seeking are praised, they are note of gratitude. We can acknowledge their positive intentions, unsustainable and can be draining. While adopting a monk mind intelligent decisions or unique qualities that we admire. leads to long-term joy, success and stability in life. He trusts that Another way is to be fully present in our interactions. In anyone can master monk-like habits through daily mindfulness the company of family, friends or even strangers, he encourages practices and doing service for others. Another strategy to adopt is us to put our phones away and ask meaningful questions about the TIME: thankfulness, insight, meditation and exercise. Practising individual. We could also do a small act of kindness for someone gratitude, seeking insight through self-study, taking time to reflect who is not expecting it. He suggests: “Maybe bring your partner and meditate, and doing daily exercises improve physical and their morning tea or do a chore that they’ve been struggling to get mental well-being. Ultimately, making the healthy switch from to. It can be the simplest of things but can bring them so much joy,” monkey to monk mind will hardwire a happier, more fulfilling and he says. “But if you give thinking you’re giving, that will make you purposeful life. feel like you’re losing. If you give knowing that you’re receiving, But what happens if life’s hard knocks pull us down? How that will create joy.” do we regain balance and composure? One of Shetty’s solutions So, if we want to feel more joy this holiday season, Shetty is to stop criticising ourselves. “Judgement blocks joy,” he says. reminds us to think like a monk, give presence and express Instead, he invites us to normalise anxiety or uncertainty and gratitude. “Joy is an infinite and abundant quality,” he says. To feel realise that it’s okay to feel unsettled at times. Examining our self- its true magic, we must live it and give it—with purpose. 86

EYE ON BEAUTY THE FUTURE The futurist blankets her lids in modern, silver shadow and marches on. Consider dressing your eyes in Nars Eyeshadow in Banquise and High- Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in The Strip. Armani earrings 2046 Slick metallics, graphic brows and make-up made for the metaverse. Delve into beauty’s brave new frontier with photographer Liuwen.

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GO DARK Find the allure in unconventional hues. Opt for KVD Beauty’s Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick in Bluepink. THIS PAGE Shushu/Tong sunglasses; Heurueh collar; Hermès dress FACING PAGE Chanel dress, leggings, bracelet and heels; Armani earrings; necklace, model’s own Make-up, Wang Lu; hair, Xiaotian; model, Ye Riqun; stylist, Charlie Chin; editor, Teresa Sun; words, Alli Sim; translation, Isabella Lok.

VITRINE Trends 2. 3. 1. 7. 8. 6. 5. 4. TopKNOTS When the best Christmas present is yours truly, the only appropriate gift-wrap is a diamond encrusted bow. Edit CELINE YAP 1. Gucci Hortus Deliciarum rings in white gold and brilliant cut diamonds with one Paraiba tourmaline, price upon request 2. Tiffany & Co Schlumberger ribbon rosette brooch in yellow gold with brilliant cut diamonds, price upon request 3. Louis Vuitton Bravery La Star du Nord high jewellery earrings in white gold with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, $340,000 4. Chanel Ruban ring in white gold with diamonds, $13,700 5. Chaumet Insolence ring in white and pink gold with brilliant cut diamonds, $24,400 6. Graff Tilda’s Bow high jewellery earrings, price upon request 7. Cartier Tradition vintage ribbon bow clip-brooch in platinum and white gold with diamonds, price upon request 8. Carolina Bucci Tutto Per Te ring in frosted yellow gold, US$6,009, from Net-a-Porter 94