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Two Butterfly earrings in white gold with diamonds, Vintage Alhambra necklace in white gold with diamonds, and Perlée ring in white gold with diamonds, all from Van Cleef & Arpels. Blouse, stylist's own (Credit: Wee Khim )

Cover Story

For Architect Angelene Chan, Singapore Artists Must Keep Finding Relevance

Angelene Chan has designed landmarks at home and abroad for more than three decades. The executive chairman of DP Architects tells us about Artery, where she is helping to build a space that empowers Singaporean artists to thrive.

Lurex tweed jacket and matching skirt, metallic twill shirt, and metal and crystal earrings, all from Chanel (Credit: Stefan Khoo)

Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Transforms Everyday Into Extraordinary

Why save your best looks for after dark? From reimagined tweeds to high-shine glamour, Matthieu Blazy gives the Chanel wardrobe a new rhythm for Fall/Winter 2026.

STYLE

Greater productivity does not necessarily mean greater abundance

Will Money Still Matter In 2036?

Elon Musk recently predicted that money will be irrelevant in 10 years. But as AI and robotics revolutionise production, scarcity may not vanish, just shift. This raises urgent questions about value, ownership, and who benefits from an age of abundance.

CULTURE

Anthology

Chanel Signes & Symboles

From the lion, to the comet, the symbols that shaped Gabrielle Chanel’s world reveal a story of instinct, luck and destiny.

At Ambassador Hotel Zurich, history meets with the intimacy of a smaller property constructed in 1899 (Credit: Small Luxury Hotels of the World. )

Where To Find Switzerland’s Most Intimate Luxury Hotels

In Switzerland, Small Luxury Hotels of the World grows through independent properties that offer something global hotel chains cannot easily replicate: a strong sense of place and personal service.

The engineering beneath Olympian Eileen Gu’s Airo Dress took A.A.Murakami more than six months to develop (Credit: A.A.Murakami)

The Ephemeral Technology Behind Eileen Gu’s Bubble-filled Met Gala Dress

British-Japanese artistic duo Alexander Groves and Azusa Murakami, the minds behind Eileen Gu’s bubble dress at the Met Gala, reveal how they give shape to the impermanent.

A good swing: See Toh Wai Onn, Koh Soo How, Lip Ooi, David Ong, MC Chin, and Ivan Chin

Read The Room: Make-A-Wish Singapore’s Swing For Wishes 2026 Charity Golf

Who showed up, who stood out, and who made the night.

PEOPLE

The event's VIP Buyer Programme will connect qualified buyers with exhibitors through curated, pre-scheduled meetings (Credit: FIND - Design Fair Asia)

FIND – Design Fair Asia 2026 Lands In Bangkok, Sparking New Conversations On Asian Design

Taking place from 26 to 28 November 2026, the design fair brings international brands, industry leaders, and conversations on Asian design to the Thai capital.

The soft and smooth Chutoro is a delight to savour (Credit: Sushi Ryujiro)

Sushi Ryujiro Returns To Singapore For Its Second Chapter At The Capitol Kempinski

Sushi Ryujiro promises exceptional seafood and heartfelt Japanese hospitality at its new home in The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

LIFESTYLE

Lobster served at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur (Credit: Saint Pierre)

Emmanuel Stroobant Celebrates 25 Years Of Saint Pierre With A Culinary Tour Across Asia

As Saint Pierre marks 25 years, Emmanuel Stroobant takes his approach to hospitality on a culinary journey from the Maldives to Kuala Lumpur and Osaka.

Rethinking Dessert: Pastry Chef Janice Wong Removes Refined Sugar At Rei

Rei arrives with creations including Honey Basque Cheesecake, Sticky Date Pudding, and a 100 percent Dark Chocolate Water Mousse Tart.

LIFESTYLE

The team from A*Star Innovation Factory@SIMTech produced more than 20 prototypes before deciding on the current anti-chiral triangle pattern (Credit: A*STAR Innovation Factory@SIMTech for Castomize)

How TessaCast Reimagined The Orthopaedic Cast

Singapore-designed TessaCast combines 4D printing and a flexible lattice structure to make wearing an orthopaedic cast more comfortable.

The Sherry Cask Finish 12-year-old is the latest addition to The Glen Grant's portfolio in Singapore (Credit: The Glen Grant. )

The Glen Grant Releases Asia-exclusive Sherry Cask Finish 12-year-old

This expression features notes of orchard fruit, warm spice, and caramelised red apples.

LIFESTYLE

“London’s West End Rising Stars” Raises Funds For Arts Programmes For Underserved Kids

Produced by British Theatre Playhouse, this one-night-only musical on 24 October at Capitol Theatre brings together West End stars for an evening of music, dance and drama.

Exhibition view of “Resonance Project: The Cave” at Lyon Biennale in 2024 (Credit: Oliver Beer)

Oliver Beer Paints With Music, Transforming Invisible Sound Into Visible Art

From French prehistoric caves to his London studio, British artist Oliver Beer transforms sound into breathtaking abstractions that resonate across people, places, and time.