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N° 49 June/July 2020 PHOTOGRAPHY LESLIE ZHANG STYLING MONICA MONG MAKEUP CLIVE XIONG/ S STUDIO HAIR WEN ZHI/THE FUR PRODUCER OOLONG MODELS CHUN JIN, LI SHUPING, PAN HAOWEN, XIE CHAOYU, YE RIQUN, YUAN BOCHAO CASTING DIRECTOR VINCENT LOU/EPLUSV OUTFITS TERMINAL69 & WMWM
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Dear readers, How have you been? I hope you are well wherever you are around the world. These are challenging times but I do believe the fashion magazine has a relevant role to play—that offers some kind of escape, and as a channel to dream and hope; it works for me at least. Fashion has always been a form of storytelling; and we at L’Officiel Malaysia have many beautiful stories to tell and share. For our latest issue, I had made a phone call and texted a few messages across the seas to the young and talented photographer Leslie Zhang (@lesliezhang1992) to commission a set of images when we first started our self-isolation life. The only brief that I had given him was that I wanted images of enough purity to make us wonder again, undistracted by brand logos or products that may appear too obvious especially in these unprecedented times when all you need are the basics. Now we have here the images that were initiated remotely over calls, text messages and video sharing as we explored ways in which we could continue to conduct a shoot from a distance—this is our new normal. I wish through Zhang’s poetic and emotional images that as a visual feast will inspire you to marvel without borders and divert you from the reality, even for just a moment. I trust his images have that magic. Remember to keep your dreams alive—that’s the way to survive and thrive in the hardest of times. Stay safe. Love, Monica Mong (@mongnica) Managing Editor, L’Officiel Malaysia
CONTRIBUTORS LEAN LUI Photographer / Artist Initially an Economics student with no professional background in art or photography, Lean Lui took a leap of faith when she took up an internship with renowned Japanese photographer Osamu Yokonami. Fast forward to present time, she is now a global artist, photographer and art director who is reputed for her philosophical style of photography that offers a strong and emotional point of view. Apart from collaborating with numerous fashion brands and international publications, her other achievement includes having held over 30 exhibitions in places such as Hong Kong, Japan and Russia. 1
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LESLIE ZHANG Photographer Having made a name for himself with his striking portraits and shots that capture a strong sense of cultural belonging, Leslie Zhang’s work is one that is admired by many in the fashion industry. It was his involvement with painting as an art form that later led him to photography—a platform that allowed him to visualise and contextualise his ideas and aesthetics. Through his skilful composition and clever play of bold colours, he has recreated picturesque spreads in collaboration with Simone Rocha for her Spring/Summer 2019 campaign, and Burberry and Thom Browne for their Chinese New Year campaigns. Equally noteworthy are his achievements that include international recognition among the top 10 of New Wave: Creatives at The British Fashion Awards in 2018 and by BoF 500 in 2019; besides also landing on the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2020. CLIVE XIONG Makeup Artist Born in Guangdong, China, Clive Xiong received intensive makeup training from his Malaysian mentor Andy Koh after graduating from Wuhan Municipal Arts School. He soon ventured out as a makeup artist and built his portfolio, finding immense joy in creating art. He eventually started his own makeup studio in Shanghai and named it Studio X. Whenever he takes on a project, he would first carry out research on the photographer’s work, the story behind the shoot, the clothes involved and finally, the model he is working with, before visualising the look he will be creating. WENZHI Hair Stylist Hebei-born Wenzhi was 18 when he developed a deep interest for hairstyling while working at a friend’s salon. Once he set his mind on being a full-time hairstylist, he began gathering knowledge and reading up on the art of hairstyling from various websites and magazines before becoming an apprentice to his mentor Chen Feng, a famous celebrity hairdresser in China. Currently based in Beijing, he has since landed himself a career in the fashion industry, working for the 8 years. His portfolio is now filled with work that is heavily influenced by the ’80s and ’90s and featured in numerous magazine spreads.
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1. Prada: It’s time to put your hair up and get down to business. Prada shows how to make a power play without compromising on even an ounce of femininity with its plexiglas hair clip that comes with the brand’s recognisable logo and metal studs. 2. G ior gio A r m a ni: G oing to the office has become somewhat a privilege these days, so it’s a good thing that designers have stocked up their Pre-Fall 2020 arsenals with a plethora of workwear choices to get you back into work mode. 3. Louis Vuitton: Start afresh with the latest iteration of the Petite Malle that comes in striped white Epi leather. Reflecting the iconic Louis Vuitton trunks, the clutch-slash-crossbody bag boasts the signature boxy shape, S-lock and polished metal fittings.
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4. Loewe: One can never go wrong with a Loewe classic. The Heel bag is now subtly reimagined in softer skins while retaining its beloved design details such as black hand-painted edges and a leather tag at the bottom. 5. MSGM: A contemporary take on artisanal rattan and raffia accessories, MSGM’s slingbacks are bathed in candy colour and decorated with a frayed front detail. The pair also prioritises comfort as it comes with a semi-elasticated back strap and lightly padded leather insole. 6. Ch a n e l: T h e c e l e b r at i o n o f womanhood was in full swing at Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show with its many tulle cardigans and feather-embroidered frocks. Virginie Viard’s satin dress, in particular, is “champagne and caviar” for fashion aficionados with an appetite for elegance.
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7. Gucci: Add a touch of sunshine to your wardrobe as we march into the new season with this belt by Gucci. Crafted in pastel yellow leather, the thin cincture features a palladium-toned Double G buckle that gives the belt a harmonious contrast. 8. Kenzo: Putting its own twist on bohemian style, Kenzo delivers the Kopakabana raffia basket in a popping shade. The bag embraces its utilitarian nature with a spacious interior, a separate zipped pouch, as well as a removable shoulder strap. 9. S a l v a t o r e F e r r a g a m o : Transparency is always the best policy and Paul Andrew’s PVC sandal demonstrates this perfectly. Kitted out with see-through straps and teardropshaped sculptured heel, this sandal is made for the fearless.
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GUCCI It was the making of a cinematic catwalk masterpiece that provided the storyline for the Gucci show. “I have always considered the fashion show as a magic event bursting with enchantment,” creative director Alessandro Michele mused. The sanctity of creation and what lies behind the curtains of the runway ritual became the premise for its set design. Upon an environmentally friendly voice message invite via WhatsApp, guests arrived at the Gucci Hub in Milan to be greeted with a backstage scenario of models in robes being prepped for hair and makeup. As the show opened, the sheer pink curtains shrouding a rotating circular space were dramatically dropped to unveil another behind-the-scenes set-up. The models were now being dressed in the season’s new looks before forming a mannequin-style presentation lining the edge within the glass enclosure. As they paraded out for the finale, the creative team took over their spots as Michele shone the spotlight on his band of “skilful hands” to whom he showered lavish acclaim in the show notes.
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SAINT LAURENT Taking up its usual spot at the mesmerising Fontaine du Trocadéro grounds right across the Eiffel Tower, it was a relatively scaled-down affair for Saint Laurent’s F/W ’20 show. Elegance with a sexy, voyeuristic edge made the cut this season as creative director Anthony Vaccarello juxtaposed house classics with latex to provoke a chic born from imperfection. “I wanted to find the balance between control and abandonment, the tension between discipline and pleasure that defines the modernity of Saint Laurent,” he said. Bureau Betak, an ISO-certified sustainable event management firm, used a route that minimised waste and maximised drama to frame the runway experience. As each model trooped down a darkened catwalk located within a mirror-clad cavernous cube, a circle of light illuminated her from a series of moving spotlights, casting long shadows on the curved backdrop. This set design paved the way for the models to appear in the light before disappearing into the dark, making for a delicious game of playful peek-a-boo for the audience.
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Those familiar with Prada will know there is always tension underneath its calm façade. Its F/W ’20 show with a “Surreal Glamour” theme was held at the Deposito grand hall, the multifunctional venue for performances at the Fondazione Prada complex in MIlan. It was again AMO, OMA’s research and design unit, who conceived the streamlined but dynamic graphics of imaginary piazzas emanating with abstract energy. Twin courtyards on a platform met guests at the base of a grand staircase. To demarcate the inside from the outside, portals were set symmetrically around the courts, while sinuous lines snaked across the floors and walls that consolidated it all into a cohesive three-dimensional space. Giant geometric floral motifs, like those found on Viennese Secessionist buildings, intersect the curvilinear patterns on the walls, while an Atlas statue held court at each centre stage among a series of sliding and interlocking planes. Mysterious red ether beckoned from the periphery of black walls, from which models entered and exited, being exposed and then concealed, as they wandered through the space.
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MIU MIU Retro glamour swept into August Perret’s Palais d’lena—where Miu Miu traditionally shows in Paris—going from sober to audacious with patterns, colours and textures enlivening its architectural surfaces as prescribed by collaborator AMO. A bold decorative carpet was laid at the entrance and grand staircase, and pervaded throughout the hypostyle. Metal frames equipped with LEDs embellished each colonnade and transformed it into a geometry of bright pink light, while a velvet plinth punctuated its base as visual effect and seating. Interspersed among the columns were reclaimed cinema seating, injecting the hall with dynamism and whimsicality. Mirrors along the walls formed a backdrop for the traversing models, as well as serving to magnify the graphic effect. Orderly and precise modernism was successfully disrupted by irreverence and play in this phantasm of design. In line with sustainable priorities, the set-up materials were given to an association which recovers raw materials and decoration waste from fashion shows to avail them to professionals and students from the cultural sphere.
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Not just a metaphor, it was a reflective moment at the Burberry show held in the National Hall at Kensington Olympia. Chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci named the collection “Memories” in a nod to the memory of his time spent in London as a youth, the places and people he encountered, and the music that inspired him. Connecting that to the codes and language of the brand he now helms, the collection’s concept was built around the house’s wealth of heritage and signature elements. Sparing no effort, an elevated runway was constructed in the middle of the massive show space, captivating the seated audience flanking it with a super high-shine façade of mosaics and mirrors. Perched on the first platform was another smaller one that provided the stage for pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque and producer Arca to perform a live soundscape curated for the show. All that musical splendour to accompany the army of models striding around them showcasing Burberry’s latest finery.
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KENZO For his maiden outing, the newly appointed creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista paid tribute to the spirit of the House of Kenzo—encapsulated by East meets West, colours, nature and flowers—with a tie-up to his own roots to shape a new crosscultural unity on the green lawns of the Institut National de Jeunes Sourds in Paris. Celebrating the wanderers of life, models stomped down a runway labyrinth covered by a transparent tubular structure, as though to represent the brand’s journey through style and a continued passageway between Kenzo Takada and Baptista himself. To showcase this convergence of intimacy and universalism where the spirit of these global nomads is sheltered by their clothes is the modular nomadic object—produced in collaboration with Bureau Betak, which is to be repurposed in other formats at future events, such as pop-up stores or presentations. This commitment to a recycle-friendly set that can be transformed into new objects reflects the collection’s progressive mobile wardrobe concept with its urban-elegant edge and transformational apparel.
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Hermès reverted to the brand’s deeply entrenched equestrian roots for its F/W ’20 show, keeping things pared-down with a set that evoked a horse-riding venue punctuated with a “forest of vertical bars” as described in the collection notes. What decorated the show space at La Garde Républicaine in Paris in real life were towering Mikado-like sticks painted in stripes of bright colours. The graphic world continued with the appearance of models garbed in quintessential and timeless Hermès looks sporting accents of primary colours. As they sauntered down the runway, syncing with the chromatic show-jumping poles surrounding them, a palpable sense of poetic rhythm and powerful harmony was created. Artistic director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski embarked to refresh the Hermès palette with primary colours and also the notion of classicism amidst a modernist Mondrian showscape. Directed by a mantra of “what is useful must be beautiful”, Vanhee-Cybulski’s mission was soundly accomplished, replete with functional design and styling alongside peerless craftsmanship and technique in perfect showcase.
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GIVENCHY Dramatic flair, feminine strength and heroines of French arthouse cinema were invariably linked, in flaming the imagination of creative director Clare Weight Keller in her “Arthouse Beauty” collection for the Givenchy F/W ’20 show. Right from the outset, the presentation held at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in Paris was pregnant with cinematic allure permeating the mood at the show space, including the reception area where guests enjoyed a cocktail or two before being seated on stools of red Plexiglas. Striking red lighting and a hint of smoky air carried through from outside to within the venue. Together with a spotlit runway, these elements formed the mainstay of the set design and created a complementary backdrop for the collection and its palette of mostly black, white and red hues. Pitting strong silhouettes with silky volumes and drapes, Waight Keller proved her seasoned mastery of the embodiment of the Givenchy woman as she united her with a modern reinterpretation of these powerful screen legends.
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WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER In light of recent events, Louis Vuitton has commissioned artist Luckylefthand to give the façade of its Paris headquarters a timely facelift. Using condensed style that’s inspired by 1960s and 70s aesthetics, Luckylefthand’s 14 acrylic paintings feature a number of hands that are distanced about a metre and a half apart yet are linked in spirit. The new fresco is hoped to bring positive vibes to the Pont Neuf neighbourhood during the current lockdown.
Furla Metropolis makes a grand comeback this Pre-Fall under a renewed guise while still embodying its main peculiarity: unique Italian style. Apart from its renowned rectangular crossbody bag, the reimagined arm candy also features a rounded iteration in two variations: a shoulder bag and a top handle. An expressive palette of colours, ranging from classic black and white to the lively proposals of electric blue and warm shades of yellow and orange, further compliments its versatile essence.
HYBRID BREED In a world where modern The Good Label Burberry continues to play its part in building a more ethical fashion industry with ReBurberry Edit. Stringing together 26 styles from the Spring/Summer 2020 line crafted from sustainable materials, the curated collection also marks the global rollout of dedicated sustainability-conscious labelling across all Burberry’s key product categories. The new pistachio-coloured labels will provide buyers with an insight into the brand’s environmental and social credentials.
technology is thought to bring about the demise of thoughtful, manual dexterity, Prada shows how the two can coexist through its Pre-Fall 2020 campaign. Shot by British photographer David Sims, the black-and-white images, featuring model Freja Beha Erichsen, combine digital artistry with hand-painted watercolours in a dozen Prada-esque shades such as Celeste blue, pink, yellow, orange and green.
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Valentino Got Game Animal Crossing has become somewhat a pop phenomenon in the past few months and its influence has now spread into the fashion realm. Valentino, for example, has collaborated with Kara Chung of @animalcrossingfashionarchive on Instagram to create custom clothing for the video game series. The 20 Valentino looks that include those from the brand’s Pre-Fall 2020 collection can be accessed through unique codes to be entered into the game.
When one of the godfathers of streetwear joins forces with a French high fashion label, sparks will truly soar. In the case of Dior Men, iconoclastic artist Shawn Stussy makes a return to the fashion world to put his creative stamp on Dior. The result? An intriguing yet colourful Fall 2020 men’s accessories line that revisits the House’s name in clean graffiti while exploring new signature plays on contrasts such as black on white, green on pink and yellow on green. Key leather goods including the Saddle bag and cardholders feature a graphic emblem of the American artist Stussy and Dior Men artistic director Kim Jones.
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ECO COUTURE From the very beginning, the Marine Serre ethos has always been a strong drive to alter and transform the existing lifeworld, birthing what was soon dubbed an ecofuturist set of values and fashion direction. Hence the launch of the Regeneration project in 2018, which has since been acknowledged as one of the most remarkable efforts to revolutionise established industry conventions. The operation involves Marine Serre’s transformation team searching for new staples of end-of-life products in Europe, across recycling centers and warehouses. Those materials are then repurposed into a new product, resulting in seasonal items such as denim, floral dresses and scarves that can be found across the brand’s White Line (Vestiaire), Gold Line (Collections), and Red Line (Couture).
Trust Gucci and its innovative ways to ease our restlessness and keep us occupied during this period of self-quarantine. Apart from being able to virtually “try on” its line of designer sneakers as well as items from its eyewear, lipsticks and Gucci Décor, thanks to its augmented reality technology, the Gucci App is also loaded with five entertaining video games which are located over at the Gucci Arcade section. Choose among Gucci Bee, Gucci Ace, Gucci Grip, Gucci Lips and Psychedelic—each one is inspired by retro video games made famous in amusement arcades in the ’70s and ’80s that allows its user to play with the House characters.
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Here comes a collaboration that’s one for the pop art comic books. Fendi reunites with Joshua Vides to doodle up the California Sky collection for Pre-Fall 2020 in which the visual artist incorporates his trademark black-and-white marker style onto the urban and resort numbers to stunning effect. B Y
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True to the strong feminine figure in Greek mythology, “Antigone” carrying the empowering meaning of “unbending” is the namesake of Givenchy’s Antigona, which has stood out as an enduring modern classic since its 2011 debut. From sharp details right down to its sturdy boxy construction, the Boston bag’s robust yet practical design concept fittingly embodies the characteristics of the Greek heroine. So it comes as no surprise when artistic director Clare Waight Keller takes cues from the house favourite and kicks things up a few notches in the vein of Givenchy’s Fall 2020 collection to deliver a more laidback version in the form of the Antigona Soft.
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The latest addition is feminine and masculine at once, with both its medium and large styles sporting a more slouchy shape clad in smooth calfskin. It captures the mood of relaxed elegance while retaining the Antigona’s geometrical structure and distinctive triangle patch. Stylish construction in a vibrant palette of nine rich colours aside, practicality and versatility also come into play as it is fitted with an ample central compartment, inner card pockets, turn-lock fastenings, dual zip closures, card pockets, plus a removable shoulder strap that adapts to three styles of wear for effortless transition from day bag to weekender.
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Olivia Erlanger, Ida, Ida, Ida!, 2020.
Martine Syms, Notes on Gesture, 2015.
Lee Kang Seung, Covers(QueerArch), 2019/2020.
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Cécile B. Evans, What the Heart Wants, 2016.
Meriem Bennani, Party on the CAPS, 2018/2019.
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The multi-layered project powered by Gucci in support of the rich cultural landscape and contemporary art scene in Seoul couldn’t be more relevant as it opens at the Daelim Museum in Seoul—just as the city and the rest of the world are slowly emerging from a quarantined lifestyle into one of a new normal. There exists many questions arising from the disruptions wreaked by a global health crisis that now challenge accepted patterns of thinking and behaviour. In running with the complex history of independent and alternative art spaces in Seoul and Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele’s reflections on eterotopia, No Space, Just a Place offers to redefine what an “other space” might be: a place to build a different, desirable future with new ways for humans to relate to each other and to their surroundings. Curated by Myriam Ben Salah, famed for her radical aesthetic vision, and in line with Michele’s meditations on society, the exhibition becomes a channel of discourse about the ethical and aesthetic value of the relationships between genres and gender, the notion of learnscapes, the urgency of self-expression and an ageless anthropological manifesto. Thematic concepts similar to these are also broached by the alternative spaces in art which began appearing in the late 1990s in Seoul as historically underground venues that confront the commerciality of “white box” galleries by engaging in politically, experimental and artistic debates. To give visibility to these radical venues and to explore their “alternativeness” as a conceptual tool through which to think about autonomy, defy authority and foresee new narratives for the future, an invited group of ten independent art spaces: Audio Visual Pavilion, Boan1942, d/p, Hapjungjigu, OF, Post
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Territory Ujeongguk, space illi, Space One, Tastehouse and White Noise, are allotted three floors of the Daelim Museum to each present a project created by their in-house team or the artists they represent. Each project is connected to the theme and idea of the alternative spaces as a utopian place in which to set new empowering narratives, dwelling on the understanding of otherness, the exploration of minoritarian identities and queer politics. Among the projects’ provocative narratives are: exploring the notion of artificial paradise (artist Sungsil Ryu by Boan1942); taking a closer look at what we consider to be “natural” by women artists (Swimming QFWFQ* by space illi); and the reinvention of an artist’s identity through collaboration and forming constant temporary relationships (Secret of Longevity by White Noise). Taking the dialogue and debate deeper, curator Ben Salah corralled five local and international artists: Meriem Bennani, Olivia Erlanger, Cécile B. Evans, Kang Seung Lee and Martine Syms, to showcase their works in the exhibition using immersive installations to again cleverly and playfully challenge dominant norms and limiting perspectives that sync with Gucci’s singular, eclectic and contemporary vision. One thing remains certain—No Space, Just a Place is sure to radicalise our belief system and mindset, helping us to be mindful about and to embrace “otherness” rather than what’s normal, conventional and accepted, and in doing so, allows us to live and engage with ourselves and the world in greater liberty. Take a virtual tour at nospacejustaplace.gucci.com or visit Daelim Museum from now until July 12, 2020 to experience the No Space, Just a Place exhibition.
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BLANKET STATEMENT There’s no more effective way to stave off the cold than being wrapped up in a lovely warm quilt; better yet when the aforementioned quilt is wearable and on trend. From Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato coat in butter-soft leather to a badass bomber by Salvatore Ferragamo, comfort reigns supreme for Pre-Fall ’20.
GREYSCALE GAME A black tuxedo is razor-sharp and makes for perfect formalwear; a navy pinstriped suit is never out of place in the boardroom while a softly cut grey suit is for everything in between. It’s the no-brainer outfit for a busy day at the office and all that happens after. Cool and sophisticated, the grey suit ought to be your new neutral.
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HANG LOOSE “Free-wheeling, carefree and out to have a good time” is what wearing fringe will say about you. Choices were varied, ranging from Michael Kors’ double-breasted coat, a poncho at Etro or a bolero-style jacket by Isabel Marant.
LEGS FOR DAYS For Pre-Fall 2020, designers looked to one of the most iconic fashion moments of the ’60s—the miniskirt. The raised hemline is a great way to make legs appear longer and when the weather cools, style with tall boots, stockings or knee-high socks.
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Exotic leathers are a timeless pantheon of luxury fashion—a driving force behind the development of conservation efforts in many developing countries. The cultivation of wild skins has created cottage industries for indigenous people, providing them with a livelihood as well as encouraging and educating on the protection of wildlife and their natural habitats. Every skin Louis Vuitton selects are 100% traceable and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) compliant, which ensures that the welfare of the animal is respected and that they are not a victim of poaching.
Just as with the finest and rarest of gemstones, artisans are very much at the mercy of nature’s whims when dealing with exotic leathers. The finest skins are the reserve of the best houses, requiring highly specialised treatments and a great deal of skill to turn them into sought-after handbags, apparel and accessories. Scarring or blemishes devalue their worth and while farming helps to control the quality of the skins (animals such as crocodiles are cannibalistic, and farmers minimise the chance of them attacking one another by keeping them properly fed), characteristics such as the size or shape of scales are impossible to control.
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Creating a bag in exotic leather is an art in itself: one that Louis Vuitton is truly skilled at. It is a labour love as much as it is a display of skill: from the selection of the skin to its final control, it can take up to 350 different steps to create a bag in exotic leather. The maison’s artisans are devoted to their task and are highly respectful of the precious material they work with in order to best showcase its natural beauty. It takes up to eight weeks to tan a crocodilian skin and a further six to colour, nourish and buff the surface before being made into a bag. In order to match colours specified
by the design team, artisans will perform several trials to develop the correct dye recipe in order to obtain the correct tone and depth. Every skin is hand-picked to ensure a continuity of scale patterns at each juncture of the bag, and the treatments must be meticulously executed in order to ensure that that every surface is uniform in colour and lustre. A range of designs from both their permanent collection and the shows are available in exotics: from the adorable Petite Malle to the Capucines and City Steamer, with 25 shiny, 4 matte and a variety of seasonal colours to choose from.
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Something wonderful happened when Van Cleef & Arpels last sat down with Benjamin Millepied and learned about his upcoming dance revival of Romeo and Juliet. It prompted an all-new high jewellery collection dedicated to the star-crossed lovers. But what some of us might not know, that wasn’t the first time the brand had been in conversation with the French choreographer nor was it the first time it had linked itself to the world of dance. The not-so-secret love affair between the two can be traced back to the 1940s when Louis Arpels created the brand’s very first ballerina clips. His fascination for ballet and opera was mutually shared by his nephew Claude, who in turn had courted
co-founder of the New York City Ballet George Balanchine. Inspired by Van Cleef & Arpels’ emeralds, rubies and diamonds, Balanchine then put together a special ballet showing titled Jewels in 1967. Fast forward to half a century later, the jeweller has forged a new partnership with Millepied’s L.A Dance Project, giving rise to the Gems dance trilogy. The founder of the artist collective brought his vision of precious stones to life with every chapter of the series: Reflections which was staged at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris; Hearts & Arrows at Gusman Center’s Olympia Theater in Miami; and On the Other Side at Sadler’s Wells in London.
CARTIER It is no secret that Cartier is an ardent supporter of the arts. The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, for instance, has been one of the hallmarks of the French arts scene ever since it came into being in the early 1980s. Extending its reach to the creative community, the maison has initiated the Résonances program that aims to help nurture talented young musicians in their pursuit of musical veracity and identity. The jeweller recently worked with celebrated Chinese pianist Zhu Xiao Mei to set up the Académie France-Chine. Through its musical sponsorship project, Cartier offers the new generation
of pianists from the academy a chance to perform at the most prestigious events and venues in Paris. This golden opportunity not only allows these artistes to reach a wider pool of discerning audience but also to release a record of their own. Just last year, four budding talents were invited to showcase their work at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. And after receiving the special Jury Prize at the famed Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow, the winner of the Résonances musical program, An Tianxu, was invited to perform a repertoire of Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff at the launch of Cartier’s Magnitude de Cartier fine jewellery collection.
SWAROVSKI Remember that moment in Moulin Rouge! when Nicole Kidman swung and dangled from a trapeze in a Swarovski crystalstudded satin bodysuit while crooning to the strains of Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend? That was a cultural reset. So when the news broke that the property was headed to Broadway, Swarovski did not hesitate to once again lend its signature sparkle to bring out the glitz, glamour and electrifying debauchery of the Parisian cabaret. The Austrian house reunited with veteran collaborator and Tony Award-winning costume designer Catherine Zuber to design five extraordinary looks for the femme fatale protagonist
Satine, as well as the brightly coloured corsets for the ensemble cast for the show’s opening number. Embellished with over 30,000 Swarovski crystals, the garments lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre even in its darkest. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the latest proof of Swarovski’s commitment to musical theatre that adds to the endless list of productions it has been a part of. The brand previously worked alongside costume supervisor Billy Roache to recreate Dorothy’s iconic ruby red slippers for The Wizard of Oz’s Australian tour and costume designer Gregg Barnes to fashion 337 individual costumes for the stage adaptation of Disney’s Aladdin in London’s West End.
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“B Blossom” bracelet in yellow and white gold, with onyx, white mother-of-pearl and diamonds, Louis Vuitton.
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“Bvlgari Bvlgari” necklace in white gold with full pavé diamonds, Bulgari.
“Flipside” bracelet in yellow gold with black enamel, Stephen Webster.
T o u g h L o v e “Iconica Bold” bracelet in pink gold, Pomellato.
“Maillon Infini de Cartier” necklace in yellow gold, Cartier.
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“Olympia” necklace in white gold with diamonds, Van Cleef & Arpels.
“Tiffany City HardWear” bracelet in yellow gold, Tiffany & Co.
“Flat Link” necklace in gold, Roberto Coin.
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More than every now and then, storied jewellers pull something out of their bag of tricks to surprise. It keeps the brand in the headlines and its devotees on their toes. Known for his neoclassical garland style designs, Louis Cartier, the heir of the Cartier empire, turned fine jewellery on its head in the early 20th century with geometric shapes and sleek lines—think simple cubes, polygons and diamond shapes. Drawing from these instances, the house has thrown its heritage studs, beads and clous carrés in a blender and served the sharply bipolar Clash de Cartier. The collection that debuted last year is now enriched with new pieces
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rendered in new materials and colour combinations. The refreshed Clash de Cartier ring, for one, is crafted in yellow gold and paired with “clashing” lagoon-blue amazonite beads. The contrarian nature of the range is further showcased by the brand’s technical savoir faire. Despite its tough and rigid exterior, the ring boasts a hinged magnetic mechanism that grants the interconnected studs and spikes freedom of movement. The Cartier jewellery workshop has also delicately scalloped the inside of the ring, making it feel soft to the touch and comfortable for the wearer.
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As the world adapts to the ‘new normal’, Dior Joaillerie creative director Victoire de Castellane shares how she’s spending her time indoors in drawing up a storm to bring out the silver lining behind every cloud. Cleverly reworking the colourful Rose des Vents medallions into each illustration, De Castellane implores her audience to make the most of the time they have at home whether it’s trying out a new recipe, reconnecting with family members through board games, or binge-watching new television series.
IN FULL BLOOM The celebration of nature at Van Cleef & Arpels continues with an exciting collaboration with the winner of 2017 Grand Prix Design Parade Toulon Van Cleef & Arpels, Alexandre Benjamin Navet. Combining the maison’s cherished flowers with his signature vase motif, the French artist has spruced up the window displays at the jeweller’s boutiques and created large-format scenery to be installed in-store throughout the year. Borgonuovo
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Giorgio Armani has launched its first high jewellery collection and it is every bit as stunning as its ready-to-wear line. Reflecting the brand’s sensibilities in fashion, the collection is made up of three familiar themes: Borgonuovo, featuring refined variations of the Giorgio Armani logo; Sì, inspired by the brand’s female olfactory symbol; and Firmamento, evoking the glow of the stars in the night sky.
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Channel your inner royalty with these diamond-encrusted cascading earrings.
What attracted you to the project? I have been drawing vases for several years but people often point out that there are never any flowers in them. So I found this project to be interesting when I received the invitation to do some drawings for the brand. The idea was to present flowers in bloom and in the colours that come to life in spring. What techniques did you use for the window displays? The flowers and stems were drawn on paper, using pencils with strong vegetal pigments that yield deep colours that I don’t mix. I then cut them up, reassembled them and stuck them down to create unique drawings. They are not just flowers in vases but flowers that seem to have grown and emerged from the vases. I wanted to create the illusion that they had appeared in the windows during the night as if by magic. What about the large-format scenery? The in situ scenery is a development of the window displays but on a different scale. We leave the scale of jewellery behind and move to that of interior design. Here, I’m concentrating more on making panels for wall sections and arches. The use of pastels gives such a vibration to the colours that it will feel as if the drawings were done on the spot. The idea is to create largescale elements alongside details that are adapted to each boutique: carpets, embroidered cushions or library scenery.
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Bell & Ross returns to its aviation origins of high-performance military instruments in a new interpretation of the BR 03-92 HUD. Inspired by the cutting-edge avionics displays of fighter jets, the timepiece with its green-tinted Head Up Display—a transparent glass screen displaying all essential information in the pilot’s visual field to fulfil a mission safely—completes the brand’s Flight Instruments family. Its direct influence from the aeronautical essential navigation tools of aircraft cockpits levels the watch with Bell & Ross’ four fundamentals: functionality, legibility, reliability and precision.
POETIC PERFECTION The artistry of Swedish photographer Julia Hetta provides a sublime pairing for these Dior Horlogerie couture watches: Grand Bal Plume and Grand Bal Ruban. Giving us a glimpse of an alternative world saturated with the irresistible romance and serenity of classical painting, the renowned Gerrit Rietveldt Art Academy (Amsterdam) graduate transports us into a visual world of timeless enchantment. She works exclusively with natural light and long exposure times, manipulating light, colour and texture to frame her photographic portraiture subjects with a PreRaphaelite painterly sensibility that comes across as thoroughly contemporary.
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Daddy’s Girl The luxury of time is indeed the best Father’s Day gift.
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The Arceau L’heure de la lune shines a unique vision of the Earth’s satellite with the simultaneous display of moon phases in both northern and southern hemispheres. Each of the lunar, Martian or Black Sahara meteorite dial options of the watch offers two mobile counters in gravitation, revealing mother-ofpearl moons with an exclusive module, coupled with a Manufacture Hermès movement. An unconventional and original rendition of a classic horological complication from Hermès watchmaking expertise, the watch is housed in a white gold or platinum case. Inviting the wearer on a new cosmic experience of time and space, it comes replete with a mythical Pegasus winged horse adorning the moon at 12 o’clock, designed by the “dreamer-designer” Dimitri Rybaltchenko and named Pleine Lune (Full Moon), whose portrayal becomes the convergence of magic and reality.
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“Santos de Cartier Squelette” (large model) watch in pink gold with manual movement, and interchangeable metal and leather strap, Cartier.
“RM 07-01 Ladies” watch in TPT® carbon case with automaticwinding skeleton movement, Richard Mille.
“Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10” watch in ceramic case with manual-winding skeleton movement and rubber strap, Hublot.
C o d e B l a c k “Royal Oak Quantième Perpétuel Skeleton” watch in ceramic case with automatic movement and ceramic strap, Audemars Piguet.
“Epic X” watch in titanium case with exclusive Jacob & Co. skeleton movement and rubber strap, Jacob & Co.
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“Boy.Friend” (55-piece limited edition) watch in ceramic case with manualwinding skeleton movement and alligator strap, Chanel Horlogerie.
“Octo Finissimo Skeleton” watch in extra-flat ceramic case with manual-winding mechanical movement and ceramic strap, Bulgari.
“Tambour Curve Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève” watch in titanium and Carbostratum® case with manual-winding mechanical movement and rubber strap, Louis Vuitton.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Reverso One Red-Wine, bringing the colour of love and an expression of youthful femininity to the Reverso collection. B Y
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A classic introduced almost 90 years ago that still looks as fresh and modern today as it did then, the Reverso is a horological keepsake with recognisable 20th-century design. The secret of its longevity hails from the perfect synthesis of form and function that renders the timepiece with timelessness and unfading desirability. Blessed with heritage deeply rooted in the Art Deco design movement of the ’20s and ’30s, the Reverso’s aesthetic is synonymous with the strength and purity of line. With this year’s introduction of the Reverso One, a slender ladies version of the Reverso, in a vibrant new colourway, Jaeger-LeCoultre successfully injects modern refinement into the Reverso family. Case in point, we see its elongated case referencing the first Reverso Lady model of 1931, coupled with a row of grain-set diamonds accentuating the three straight-line
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gadroons at the upper and lower edges of the case, and finely drawn lines at the four corners of the dial sporting delicate Arabic numerals that look almost hand-sketched. Admirably for this Reverso One, the rich glow of its dial boasts multiple layers of lacquer applied over the discreet sunray guilloché pattern, enhanced by white numerals alongside the cool polished sheen of a steel case and shiny alligator strap in a perfectly matching red-wine shade. Most prized for the Reverso including the Reverso One is the solid caseback—in steel for this model—to be used as a blank canvas for the owner to personalise with any engraving—an intimate message, a significant date or even a bespoke design—which attests to the infinite skills and talents of the design and engraving team at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture.
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It has certainly been a year of unexpected encounters in many ways for us all, and for Cartier’s 2020 watchmaking novelties, a global theme of “Unexpected Encounters” leads in direction for more of its peerless creations. Highly reputed as “the jeweller of kings” among luxury purveyors, Cartier has never hesitated from taking risks and shying away from being a design rulebreaker. On the contrary, it has always championed the unconventional and the spontaneous, welcoming all of that through the combination of shapes and ideas that none would have envisioned—thus cultivating for itself a signature of creations, be it by design or accident, that begins from unexpected encounters and a question of perspective. This year’s timepiece bounties include the Cartier Privé collection, which throws the limelight on the design of the House’s legendary watches released in limited and numbered series. On the heels of the Crash watch, the Tank Cintrée and the Tonneau watch, the Tank Asymétrique makes a re-entrance for the 2020 collection of Cartier Privé. Back in 1917, Louis Cartier conceived of the Tank with the idea of wanting a watch to be in the shape of a rectangle instead of the round ones that were the norm at the time. After a few incarnations of the rectangular timepiece, the Tank Asymétrique watch appeared in 1936. Known also as the Parallélogramme or Losange, it was the outcome of Cartier’s curiosity and courage in questioning the established order of things and tradition. By shifting everything on the dial 30 degrees to the right, the original Tank’s rectangle morphed into a diamond, where the
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12 was positioned in the case’s upper right-hand corner facing the 6 opposite. Also, Arabic numerals with only the even digits were used, separated by indexes. Due to the torsion effect, a custom strap had to be developed for the watch, while some models had the axis of symmetry in the centre of the watch replaced by a special insert—a detail unique to the watch that makes it very rare. Today, the refreshed Tank Asymétrique, with its two horizontal shafts connected by two oblique ones, and repositioned numerals 30° to the right, makes it a super striking proposition. Despite a refined volume, the Manufacture 1917 MC movement with an elegant manual winding gesture has been fitted into the timepiece, complete with a redesigned look of the dial’s Arabic numerals and indexes. Three variations in 100-piece limited editions are available: pink gold with a grey dial and strap; yellow gold with a champagne dial and brown strap; and platinum with a silver-hued dial, ruby cabochon and grey strap. Upping the options, the Tank Asymétrique also comes in a skeleton version which showcases the 9623 MC skeleton movement at the centre, interjected by the 12 and the 6. The integration of a specially developed caliber completes the aim of the Cartier Privé collection in applying technology to the service of design. The skeleton Tank Asymétrique is offered in these iterations, again in a limited series of 100 numbered pieces for each: pink gold on a brown or grey strap; platinum on a blue or black strap; and a gem-set platinum version on a black or glossy blue strap. The straps for all Tank Asymétrique models are made to measure with an ardillon buckle—a final stamp that certifies this truly unique watch with an even more exclusive status.
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Picture this scene: you are walking down the beauty aisle. With over a hundred products perched on the shelf, only some instantly catch your eye at a glance. Here, we explore four skincare brands that hit the product packaging jackpot with memorable and clever design which has now become a crucial component of their identity. F A N
AESOP Familiar dark brown pharmaceutical glass bottles and malleable aluminium tubes housed in a meticulous and neutralhued space—there is truly no mistaking the signature Aesop touch. Most beauty brands in the market regularly tweak their packaging by employing a vibrant palette of colours and designs to keep their customers interested. Aesop, on the other hand, chooses to stick with their utilitarian aesthetic of functional and sensorial design with minimal visual distraction to present their carefully formulated product. This includes their refreshing take on the imperfection and impermanence of beauty which is beautifully translated into most of their tubes whose blunt and tactile edges seem to have been shaped by being handled over long periods. Even the brand’s alternating black and cream labels in a simple sans serif typeface for readability has contributed greatly to its design trademark and fortified Aesop’s reputation and cult status as a purveyor of good taste.
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LUSH One of the many things LUSH takes pride in, apart from their 100% vegetarian handmade products and admirable charitable efforts, is their packaging. While some of their products such as bath bombs and shampoo bars are sold naked in an effort to reduce waste, the others are contained in recyclable and reusable pots and bottles conceived using post-consumer plastic. In addition to putting a serious amount of thought into caring for the environment and society, the brand also made sure to demonstrate a fun and approachable facet. This is especially apparent in their unconventional yet distinctive packaging design: all-black containers with contrasting large white lettering of the product info printed across its surface in a paint-like finish. As opposed to the distant feel of seriffed or sans serif fonts, its handwriting typography gives a lovely, personal touch to the overall brand image. A sticker containing an illustration of the employee who packaged the particular product makes for a nice addition that adds to the company values of fair labour practice and sustainability.
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CLINIQUE With a long-standing history of over 50 years in the business, Clinique certainly qualifies as a rare legacy brand with an unconventional indie approach of having its iconic products clad in clean packaging. To date, its best-selling range continues to generate confidence alongside its simple skincare regimen of “Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturise” that still resonates with modern-day consumers. Even with top-notch dermatological formulations rooted at its very core, packaging design evidently also played great importance in its development process. The clean and streamlined forms in pastel shades—yellow, pink, blue, green and lavender—paired with the iconic Clinique logo that rank as favourites for many were mainly influenced by the brand’s historical DNA and innovative ideas. Its simple and consistent take on the packaging componentry remain true to the brand’s distinct identity of being the first to develop an allergy-tested and completely fragrance-free skincare line while at the same time enhance user experience and even simplify selection process at the counter or online.
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THREE In a pool of high-performing Japanese skincare brands and their cutting-edge formulas, THREE Cosmetics is quickly becoming a standout thanks to its naturally derived skin-loving products and minimalist packaging design. Their exceptional skincare curation is known for paving the way to a new age of holistic care. This involves honouring the bounty of nature by incorporating a variety of organic and local raw materials that enhance the purity and beauty of the skin as well as instil balance in the mind and body. Equally noteworthy here is their practice of imbuing the Japanese sense of beauty wabi sabi, which fundamentally centres around authentic and rustic beauty, into their packaging. Bottles and jars resemble blocks carved from natural stones that have been subsequently shaped patiently by human hands. When stacked, they fit perfectly to form an architectural structure. The soft rubber finish and rounded edges give the impression and feel of a surface that have been worn away over time. All these small, intricate touches ultimately come together to embody the brand’s three core values of “natural, honest and creative”.
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SMALL BUT MIGHTY Do not let its miniature appearance put you off because what Le Labo’s new Santal 26 Mini Concrete Votives lack in size, they make up for in substance. Now available in packs of three, each candle is molded in Maine using recycled stone dust and the wax is hand-poured in Mississippi. Its aristocratic scent—gentle, smoky and leathery at once—instantly fills the space, transporting you to the gateway of heavy olfactive bliss.
Promising more benefits than its predecessors, Sulwhasoo’s signature anti-ageing boosting serum goes through an exciting upgrade, leading to the birth of the fifth-generation Sulwhasoo First Activating Serum. After years of research and reinterpreting traditional Korean medicine, the new serum is even more powerful than before as it provides a healthy ecosystem for skin cell regeneration by nurturing the skin from the inside and out. Its core ingredient JAUM Activator™ is responsible for not only activating skin cells and promoting youthful resilience, but it also protects skin’s outer layer by balancing its microbiome composition. The elixir is now repackaged in a more refined glossy and translucent bottle fitted with a golden amber cap.
Pure Color Envy Oil-Infused Lip Shine in 000 See-Thru, ESTÉE LAUDER
Volupté Tint-in-Oil, YSL
Orgasm Oil Infused Lip Tint, NARS
Hint Of Colour Lip Oil in Pale Princess, M.A.C
Lip Glow Oil in 004 Coral, DIOR
Lip Comfort Oil in 03 Red Berry, CLARINS
Tropical Twist Being stuck indoors doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t treat your lips to a twist of tropical hydration. Introducing the new Watermelon, as well as limited-edition Blood Orange and Lime Mint Sugar Hydrating Lips Balms joining Fresh’s best-selling line-up of sweet hydrating balms, the three flavourful additions boast the same hydrating ingredients: moisture-retaining sugar, a blend of emollient oils to soften lips, and Vitamin E to protect against dehydration. To fully enjoy these benefits, be sure to gently buff lips with Fresh’s Sugar Lip Polish before following up with a layer of one of the three balms for a supple and sweet-tasting pout.
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SOCIAL SKETCH Rome-based artist Emma Allegretti is best known for her captivating illustrations that are often defined by their vivid hues and accompanying ironic captions. So it is no wonder that Gucci Beauty has appointed her to create a portfolio of artworks for the brand. Here, she opens up about the inspiration behind her all-female characters and how she tackles a number of social issues through her art. Where do you find inspiration? Are your characters inspired by women you know? Absolutely! I am constantly inspired by the women in my life, and what surrounds me and how it feels. You created a water-coloured world defined by female characters, tell us why. I find that working in watercolours adds depth to my illustrations
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The rumour gets outrageous and the scandal more extravagant than ever as Jean Paul Gaultier wittily reveals an even more daring and sensual facet through the new eau de parfum So Scandal! Its languidly pleasing pleats, round hips and tiny waist along with high-kicking limbs are guaranteed to be the talk of the town while an addictive floral trail of bright orange blossom, opulent sambac jasmine and powdery tuberose make up the very essence of a delicious scandal. A deadly weapon that sets the scene for a deeply sensual story.
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Looking to punch away all your woes and frustrations for the decade? The instructors at Tribe Boxing Studio will ensure that you are unleashing those pent-up emotions through a healthy yet satisfying outlet: daily live boxing sessions on Instagram! A punching bag would let you reap the full benefits of the blood-pumping workout, but if you are a beginner without one, they also host shadow boxing sessions where a bag is not required.
Nothing screams a gratifying workout than taking on Fly Project’s high-energy HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) routines twice a day. Think of the sweet release of endorphins and better sleep that come after that, and your body will most definitely thank you. Apart from the usual daily workout classes on Instagram, they are also renting their professional-grade equipment which includes weights and bikes to those wanting to up their fitness game.
For the mentally agitated who are seeking something a little less intense but equally sweat-inducing, one can always tune in to Hot Yo Studio livestreams for a good stretch and relax to achieve that muchneeded tranquil state of mind. Classes every week will vary as each one will be led by a different instructor focusing on specific areas that ranges from detox, breathing to flexibility. So be sure to check in on their updates from time to time to plan a routine that best meets your needs.
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An unconventional floral, the Australian skincare brand’s fourth fragrance is one of tender intensity that transcends gender boundaries. B Y
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When it comes to designing a fragrance, Aesop sees it as an exercise at once lyrical and rooted in science—a process that begins with multifaceted inspirations and ending with nuanced formulations in beautiful harmony with the brand philosophy. For its fourth olfactory offering Rōzu, it seeks to celebrate the life, work and passions of celebrated French modernist designer Charlotte Perriand. Long-term collaborator and prominent perfumer Barnabé Fillion was brought on board once more to put together an unorthodox fragrance that is both brazen and delicate. Every distinctive and sophisticated facet of Rōzu is a representation of Perriand’s life and work. The aroma is
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Amongst the flurry of vintage elegance that took place at Giorgio Armani’s Pre-Fall show comes a harmony of contrasts from graphic Nineties liners, Thirties-inspired dark statement brows, along with a touch of Asian influence on high, blushed cheekbones and sensual lips. B Y
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VERB LEAVE-IN MIST More often than not, a good leave-in hair mist holds the key to effortless and faultless styling. Considered to be a crucial step between washing and styling, this multitasker from VERB is a cult favourite for managing tangles, frizz and unruly fine hair, on top of adding shine; repairing split ends; protecting from heat treatments and prepping for styling. This is all thanks to its mighty formulation of elasticity-enhancing argan oil, moisturising moringa seed oil, antioxidant-rich green tea extracts and strengthening bamboo extract.
PERCY & REED ABUNDANTLY BOUNCY VOLUMISING MOUSSE We can always count on Percy & Reed to combine our love for volume and mousse into one ideal hairstyling product. True to its name, this intelligently formulated creamy mousse is all set to supersize your style in all the right ways. It features styling polymers to take your blow-dry skills to new heights (literally) with extreme, lasting volume and natural-looking bounce without the icky stiff and sticky feeling. For best results, run a wide-toothed comb through the lengths of towel-dried hair from root to tip for even distribution.
IGK GIRLS CLUB COLOR SPRAY For those looking for a quick, dramatic hair makeover minus the long-term commitment and permanent dama ge of constant bleaching, this IGK temporary hair colour spray is the best for experimenting with the pink hair look. Its innovative pigment technology fuses buildable on-trend pink hue into the tresses, and despite being transferproof, rinses out easily in the shower. Additionally, it comes with coconut extract and UV protection to nourish and protect the hair and scalp respectively.
SACHAJUAN STYLING CREAM As far as styling cream goes, Sachajuan’s magical little tube exceeds all expectations. Regardless if you have straight or curly hair, the cream lightly coats strands to seal moisture in and shield against heat to make them incredibly soft and silky with superb shine. The secret behind its high-performing formula lies within its revolutionary Ocean Silk Technology that combines algae and other tailor-made ingredients that impart a healing effect on your locks. The product can be left in for natural smooth curls or used before blow-dry for a straight, shiny look.
KRISTIN ESS HYDRATING CURL DEFINING CRÈME Keeping your curly locks in its best spiral shape doesn’t necessary have to be a challenge when you have this curl-defining cream by your side. Not only does it enhance natural curl patterns and create clean coils, it also kicks the frizz to the curb, while replenishing moisture for a soft finish that isn’t stiff or crunchy. Simply rake a quartersized amount evenly through semi-damp hair, scrunching once or twice as it dries to unleash your curls’ full potential. Every application is guaranteed to leave you with a head full of spiralled glory.
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With heritage that spans almost half a century, Parfums Henry Jacques was founded by Henry Cremona, a world traveller who channelled his childhood memories, wanderlust and dreams of exotic places into his passion for perfumes after an encounter with one of the last great noses of the old French perfume tradition. With just a select few boutiques located in Paris, London, Dubai, Qatar, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with Los Angeles and Tokyo in the pipeline, the offerings of the haute parfumerie are indeed ultra-exclusive. Among its olfactive cache is the Masterpieces collection, distinguished by not just three chapters of delicate, rare and unforgettable fragrances to express the intricate facets of our souls, but whose precious essences are perfectly matched and held in specially conceived, designed and crafted crystal flacons of striking complexity. This magical interdependence of fragrance and flacon—a true art form of great perfumery—is now entrenched in the work of Henry Jacques and the quintessence of the maison. Reflecting a play of emotions and storytelling, Les Toupies (French for The Spinning Tops) is conceptualised and developed as complementary pairs in perfect symbiosis and harmony— similar in form yet entirely different, just like couples! Taking more than three years to develop by Henry Jacques artistic director Christophe Tollemer, the design challenge of the series of flacons revolved around making them multifaceted yet symmetrical, with no central point and yet possessing a stable axis, in order to safely hold, as well as capture and reflect the light, and evoke the character of the scents within. Artisans are commissioned to transform these lines into threedimensional handmade crystal objects that are strong in form yet refined in detail.
Chapter 1, comprising Mr. H & Mrs. Y, introduces us to the universe of Les Toupies. The epitome of French elegance with a je ne sais quoi attitude to life that speaks of effortlessness and grace, Mr. H is discernibly assertive with cedar leaf, geranium, sandalwood, tobacco, amber and patchouli in a 50 ml flacon, while Mrs. Y is decidedly tender with ylang-ylang rose damascenia, jasmine, iris, wild lily of the valley and tonka bean in a 35 ml flacon. Progressing to Chapter 2, No. 16 and No. 81 is a diptych of freshness that bursts with an inventive, evocative and avantgarde signature that is classical in values yet unconstrained by tradition. A beacon of modernity and artistic expression with layers beautifully balanced and elevated by lesser known ingredients such as bergamot, grapefruit and smoky wood for No. 81; and Rose de Mai at the heart of No.16. Their flacons, 45 ml for No. 16 and 60 ml for No. 81, are designed by Tollemer and echo the scents’ philosophy with boldly architectural silhouettes, strong angles and clean lines in flawless threedimensional symmetry. The third and final chapter is Fanfan and Galileo, which perpetuate and complete the mesmerising Le Toupies limited edition. Housed in the most curved and rounded flacons of Les Toupies, the pair is a natural marriage of exuberance and intimacy. Strong and poetic patchouli with lavender, Italian mandarin, tobacco, myrrh and amber make up Galileo, while lavender, saffron and rose damascenia define Fanfan as typically Parisian in its complexity, ease and grace— stored in flacons with 40 ml for Fanfan and 60 ml for Galileo. Such spellbinding saga that weaves in and evokes romance, characters and stories with sensational scents that await your visit at the Henry Jacques boutique of French haute parfumerie.
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What’s the experience like working on this particular shoot and how is it different from what you normally do? It’s a very special experience because of the complete free rein I was given to create the shoot. It is unusual that this is less of a collaboration but more of a realisation of my own vision. Everyone worked hard to help me create the imagery that I want whereas normally it would be a combined effort that represents separate ideas from the whole team. What would you say are the pros and cons of this independent working style? The pro is that it allows me to be an artist with a singular vision. The work is total self-belief. The downside might be that it’s too indulgent and I would still need collaborative stimulation for new ideas. We’re very lucky that at least in China, things are slowly getting back to normal. It’s amazing that we managed to pull off the shoot. Working in a time of crisis such as now, has the situation made you discover new avenues in which to do things? Like when people say “when someone is blind, his other senses are heightened”. It has really made me assess the different aspects of the way I work. I cannot afford to be indulgent, so efficiency is key. And I value the opportunity to create work that matters. It is more important than ever to create fashion that means something, whether it’s about sheer beauty or something that carries a message. From your observation, how has the pandemic affected the fashion industry at large? It has had a huge impact on the industry, not only on the business side of things which is detrimental, but also the way people work. It has prompted a total rethink that brings about a new level of creativity. People are making fashion with such novel expressions. No one is ready to truly learn how much the pandemic is costing the industry but one should remain hopeful and pragmatic. What does a day in self-isolation mean for you? I spend a lot of time tending to my plants. And I cook a lot more these days. Fortunately, things are slightly better now in China and I think I would really love to take a long vacation abroad when the dust has settled.
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JILLY BALLISTIC @JILLYBALLISTIC If you’ve ever lived the life of a New York City straphanger, chances are you’ve already stumbled upon some of Jilly Ballistic’s eerie historical images of World War II soldiers and civilians in gas masks. The subway artist describes these black-and-white wheatpaste figures as “modern protest work” as she’s of the opinion that words and images are the two best mediums to reflect what is currently happening in the society. Tell me about the artwork that you’ve been doing. It changes day to day as the situation with the pandemic changes. I’d comment on things like the absurdity of reopening the country while death toll continues to rise or I’d use a historical image that reflects our current situation; this is to show how little has changed for us. We’re repeating the same mistakes. How are things going? New York City has become a completely different world. Subways are mostly empty and the streets are bare. It certainly
doesn’t have the energy it is known for having. It’s somber, with the occasional glimmer of hope. What do you think about the handling of this pandemic and its effect on the people? The State of New York is doing its best to handle the pandemic without any Federal help. Individual states are left to fend for themselves, which is leading to more suffering, confusion and instability. We aren’t unified as a country and that’s going to take a toll on our citizens. Art will reflect this and art around the globe will record what is happening for the history books. What does your daily routine entail now? I’m entering my second month of quarantine, which entails me living alone and producing artwork that I apply to walls on the street or within the subway system. I do have a full-time job that I’m able to work remotely from; I try to find a good balance between these two areas of my life. It keeps me going.
DUYI HAN @DUYI.HAN The recent outbreak is devastating on a worldwide scale but it hits especially close to home for Duyi Han. Making headlines for his mural at a historic church in China’s Hubei province, Duyi’s journey to the region where the virus originated is deeply personal as it’s also where his grandparents reside. The Doesn’t Come Out creative director was travelling back and forth between New York and Los Angeles for work when China was first swept by the pandemic. How are your grandparents holding up? They are doing fine. I was worried about them when the outbreak was severe earlier in the year. People in the city were very nervous during the crisis. But basic food and supplies were available at their door, at least in the neighborhood my grandparents live in. So they were able to stay home without much difficulty. Tell me about the mural. Was selecting a church a conscious choice on your part? I was already aware of the local architecture although my
collaborators and I were still deciding on the final location. We figured that we might use either the church that’s no longer in use today and not a registered heritage building, or an interior space that’s separate from the church. Where are you self-isolating at? I am now in Shanghai and free to move around in China after my 14-day hotel quarantine. Having travelled to China from the United States, I witnessed directly the shocking difference in the level of precautionary and safety measures between the two countries. How has the lockdown affected you personally and the people around you? It’s just that I have to adjust my short-term and long-term life plans accordingly. There are lots of phone and video calls. Lots of recipe sharing. But on the bright side, I have plenty of ideas for future artworks. The situation is getting better in China, so I hope the world will recover soon too.
TV BOY @TVBOY Italian artist TV Boy believes that art should mirror the times that we’re living in. So when he heard about a spike in coronavirus cases in Barcelona, a city where he’s based in since 2004, he rolled up his sleeves and got to work. Through his artwork, TV Boy captured the severity of the circumstances with a touch of triviality that casts the world in a more positive light. Love in the Time of Coronavirus, for example, is a bittersweet note on how love can survive the pandemic. At what point did the gravity of the situation hit you? It started with the cancellation of the Mobile World Congress. The virus was supposedly still contained in China, but the decision to call off the fair prompted me to come up with Mobile World Virus featuring the Mona Lisa. It made me think about how technology could be both of help and a kind of virus in itself too. Tell me about some of the famous references in your artworks. I just bring it back to reality. I reimagined the Uncle Sam poster
with “I Want You” slogan because I want people to stay home. I also use the phrase “united we stand, divided we fall” in reverse because I want people to avoid close contact with strangers to protect themselves as well as the frontliners. Which of your artworks are you most proud of? The first one is always the best. So for that, I think Mobile World Virus with the Mona Lisa with a mask and smartphone would be a solid pick. But I also like Love in the Time of Coronavirus that’s inspired by a Francesco Hayez piece of work because it is both poetic and romantic. What is it like being a street artist when there’s no one on the street? Street art can also be found on digital platforms because whatever it is on the wall could realistically be erased. So, the Internet and online channels like Instagram give us artists the platform to share our work. It is a way of allowing the artwork to live a little longer.
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They say that a good blanket not only provides comfort but also gives a sense of peace and tranquility. If that’s the case, we reckon that the ones at Gucci Décor are the ones to look out for. Along with the house’s signature vintage floral designs, tartans with patches, and GG patterns; the luxurious throws also feature details like the tiger cards motif, fringed or satin borders, as well as patterned or quilted backs. gucci.com
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These fashion houses invite you to dine in style with a selection of tableware that’s guaranteed to elevate your gastronomic experience.
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Dior Maison creative director Cordelia de Castellane dug deep into the brand’s archive for her latest collection and struck gold with the lily of the valley motif. The delicate flower has inspired a number of iconic creations at Dior including the 1957 Muguet dress, and it is once again reclaimed to decorate the Lily of the Valley crockery. A symbol of purity and joy, the flower makes a lasting impression on the porcelain plates, decorative baubles, glasses and decanters.
The Medusa Colours tableware line has been given a stunning update for 2020 and it entails a refreshed colour palette. The fine porcelain plates now come in four new colourways, namely delicate rose, light celeste blue, marine purple and juniper green. A staple in the Versace Home Collection, the range is recognised for its central Medusa motif as well as the heritage goldtone Barocco borders.
Inspired by the incandescent Passiflora incarnata, Hermès presents a tableware collection that celebrates the wonders of nature. Designer Nathalie RollandHuckel conveys the art of botanical tradition across the 30 novelties, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. From the presentation platters to the teacups and the dinner plates, the Passifolia creations are drenched in a lush tropical palette and finished with hand-painted circles of gold.
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TAKE A SEAT Nobody does home design collaborations quite like Louis Vuitton. Having partnered with the likes of Damien Langlois-Meurinne and Patricia Urquiola, the Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades collection is brimming with ultra-modern, design-centric pieces that speak to modern homeowners. The striking stool by Atelier Oï, for instance, is a brilliant amalgamation of collapsible furniture, the Japanese art of origami and Louis Vuitton’s leather craftsmanship. It comes in no less than nine colour variants and is fashioned to fold up in a flash. louisvuitton.com
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With a vision to transform everyday items into must-have essentials, The James Brand has joined forces with artist Elyse Graham to launch The James x Elyse Graham Ultimate TJB Box Set. Here, Graham’s noted resin craftsmanship is put on display as a limited-edition collection which includes a valet tray with a built-in pen holder, ring dish, Stilwell compact pen and a Duval pocket knife crafted out of her Metamaterial resin. thejamesbrand.com
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Work From Home It is possible that some of us have been herded into home quarantine without being forewarned and forearmed. Luckily, Danish startup Stykka has devised a brilliant solution to ease the remote working experience with the StayTheF***Home Desk. Made from repurposed cardboard, this recyclable workstation boasts a flat-pack design that takes only about 10 minutes to be assembled. The desk is available in brown or white, with three height options. stykka.com
One can never be too careful in these uncertain times and that is why the Lexon Oblio wireless charger is one of the few gadgets that is worth investing in. Designed by Manuela Simonelli and Andrea Quaglio, the vase-shaped charging station is equipped with UV-C antibacterial light to eliminate the nucleic acids of bacteria, viruses and other microbes on a smartphone in less than half an hour. lexon-design.com
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Jonathan Anderson invites us to escape into the summer with Paula’s Ibiza and we agree it’s the perfect antidote after months of dark clouds. Inspired by sun-kissed summers on the island as a teen and also fuelled by the Armin Heinemann and Stuart Rudnick-founded ’70s bohemian boutique, Anderson revived the breezy Balearic spirit and spirit of letting go with a Loewe Paula’s Ibiza capsule collection back in 2016. The fourth chapter now celebrates the juncture of Ibiza’s hedonism infusing subcultures globally, particularly in rave culture. Its extended fully-fledged offer of ready-to-wear, accessories and debut fragrance is a visual feast that shouts part rave, part cyberdog—cornea-searing hues shuffle next to kaleidoscopic OG Paula’s archive prints, also decorating the accessories: Puzzles, Totes, Cushions, Pouches and Bumbags, besides explorer hats, caps and visors with mermaid and waterlily motifs. While the collection’s part leisurewear vibe is all summery ease, its part clubwear sensibility is all liveliness.
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Capping it all off is the unisex Paula’s Ibiza fragrance with a free-spirited and playful composition pitting warm ambergris with fresh coconut water—pure escapism in a bottle. Most importantly, craft being Loewe’s very essence emerges from a collaboration with artisan communities using specialist handcraft techniques and naturally-occurring materials, resulting in an array of timeless braided baskets that reverberate globetrotting joy. For every Paula’s Ibiza product sold in Loewe’s physical and online store, 40 euros will be donated to support children’s education in socially vulnerable groups, starting with an initial 500,000 euro donation. “I know this is not the ideal time to launch products, but this is a project all craftspeople at Loewe have been lovingly working on for some time, giving life to objects that are exquisitely lively and optimistic—as craft always is,” the creative director wrote.
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