Samantha Francis

Written by Samantha Francis

Cotton dress, nylon mesh coat, embroidered socks, and calfskin mules, all from Prada (Credit: Stefan Khoo)

Olivia Lee On Making Ideas Tangible

The industrial designer and founder of Olivia Lee studio reflects on AI, cultural influence, and why design’s future lies in making the intangible tangible.

The Macallan Harmony Collection’s Final Release Brings Coconut To The Whisky Glass

The Macallan’s final Harmony Collection release explores fresh and toasted coconut through two distinctive single malt whiskies.

LIFESTYLE

The Kagan Sofa pairs generous proportions with refined solid oak legs and detailing (Credit: Castlery)

Tan France: Why Your Home Should Be Designed For Yourself, Not Instagram

The fashion designer on creating his first furniture collection, embracing his multicultural identity, and why the most beautiful homes are the ones that tell your story.

One standout is the Confit Yellow Chicken, Royer's interpretation of Singapore's unofficial national dish (Credit: Tiffany & Co)

Our Favourite Dish At Tiffany’s? Chicken Rice

The Tiffany & Co. Blue Box Café Singapore brings the magic of Breakfast at Tiffany's to Orchard Road, along with locally-inspired dishes.

Visitors will move through four curated spaces, each built around a different facet of Audemars Piguet's craft (Credit: Audemars Piguet)

Audemars Piguet Brings 150 Years Of Watchmaking To The National Museum Of Singapore

Step inside 150 years of Audemars Piguet watchmaking through rare timepieces and interactive experiences.

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Jennifer Tham says that singing together will always be important because it teaches us to listen (Credit: Mun Kong)

Jennifer Tham On Reimagining Choral Music For A New Generation

For the fourth anniversary of a+, we reconnect with 12 advocates shaping Singapore's future. The Artistic Director and Conductor of the Singapore Youth Choir Ensemble Singers, shares how collaboration is reshaping choral music in Singapore.

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Ryan Ong believes Singaporeans will only grow closer to farming and sustainability in the years to come (Credit: Mun Kong)

Ryan Ong Is Growing Singapore’s Largest Mushroom Farm

For the fourth anniversary of a+, we reconnect with 12 advocates shaping Singapore's future. As Founder and CEO of Fogo Fungi, Ryan Ong is building Singapore's largest mushroom farm while advancing food security.

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The original timber beams and intricate carvings accentuate the main hall with a touch of history (Credit: Bar Kap)

Step Inside Bar Kap, Where Cocktails Tell The Story Of A Historic Teochew Mansion

At Singapore’s restored grand mansion, Bar Kap transforms cocktail culture with Teochew heritage and sensory design, as Chai Karim and Edwin Tan explain.

The cuisine at Asin draws from the four seasons of Asia and the bold, expressive flavours of Southeast Asia (Credit: Asin)

At Asin, Ace Tan Reimagines Southeast Asian Flavours Through The Rhythm Of The Seasons

Asin’s Ace Tan reimagines culinary traditions through seasonality and a fusion of lesser-known regional ingredients.

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The expressions draw on the incredible diversity of ingredients, flavours, and traditions found across Asia (Credit: The Orientalist Spirits)

Michel Lu Wants Asian Spirits To Stand Beside The World's Finest Bottles

Michel Lu is on a mission to put Asian spirits on the world map through his Singapore brand The Orientalist Spirits.

LIFESTYLE

For Claudia Poh, design ethics is about inclusion (Credit: Mun Kong)

The Future Of Fashion Is Body-led, Says Claudia Poh

For the fourth anniversary of a+, we reconnect with 12 advocates shaping Singapore's future. Werable founder Claudia Poh discusses inclusive fashion, accessibility, and body-led design.

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Our Picks For Singapore’s Best Mooncakes

Whether you favour traditional lotus paste or bold new flavour combinations, these standout mooncake collections are the sweetest way to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Samantha Francis

Samantha has far too many hobbies for her own good. When she isn’t busy churning out stories, you’ll find her teaching yoga, taking aerial hoop classes, and shooting portraits on film.