In this issue

While she loves spending time in solitude, Jasmine Suraya Chin is also comfortable around big crowds. Read more about the actress and latest cover girl in our March issue, which also features exclusive stories on Coach’s latest collection, admirable Italian luxury shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti, and Longchamp’s teeny-tiny bags. Get insights on the FEMALE team’s SS20 trend report and you’ll always be ahead of the fashion and beauty pack.

STAYING ONE STEP AHEAD

AMIDST RUNNING HER OWN FASHION BRAND AND MANAGING MULTIPLE BUSINESS VENTURES, NOOR NEELOFA MOHD NOOR, OR POPULARLY KNOWN AS NEELOFA, ADDS ANOTHER FEATHER TO HER CAP – A COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL SHOE DESIGNER, GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI. SHE TELLS SARAH HANI JAMIL ALL ABOUT IT.

2 mins

MINI SIZE, MAXI IMPACT

THESE DAYS, THE SURE-FIRE WAY TO STAND OUT IN THE FASHION CROWD IS TO SPORT A VARIETY OF BAGS IN XS, AS YANG MEI LING DISCOVERS IN SINGAPORE RECENTLY.

2 mins

A NEW WAVE OF STYLE

THE START OF A NEW DECADE CALLS FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO HIT REFRESH, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT LUXURY FASHION BRAND COACH DID FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2020. AMALINA ANUAR HITS NEW YORK CITY FOR ITS RUNWAY SHOW AND DISHES ON HER EXPERIENCE AND FAVOURITE ESSENTIALS OF THE SEASON.

3 mins

Having The World At His Feet

His fancy footwear is favoured by the well-heeled the world over but despite his fame and recognition, Italian Designer Giuseppe Zanotti is as grounded as they come. He talks to Sarah Hani Jamil about his spring/summer 2020 collection in the living room of his swanky home in Milan over tea and pastries.

4 mins

The joy of being an ambivert

IN PURSUING HER PASSION FOR ACTING, JASMINE SURAYA CHIN HAD TO OVERCOME MULTIPLE HURDLES TO MAKE A NAME FOR HERSELF IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. VASENTA SELVANAYAGAM REVEALS HOW THE BUBBLY ACTRESS’S WINNING PERSONALITY AND HER ABILITY TO ADAPT TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND SCENARIOS HELPED HER OVERCOME THESE OBSTACLES AT THE SNAP OF A FINGER.

9 mins

IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER

ANNATASHA SAIFOL WEARS MANY HATS – SHE’S AN ACE PHOTOGRAPHER, SOUND ENGINEER AND PASTRY CHEF! HERE, THE INSPIRING 27-YEAR-OLD SHARES HER EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE LENS, FAVOURITE BEAUTY LOOKS AND VANITY MUST-HAVES.

2 mins

Tales From The Hair Maestro

With over 35 years’ experience as a hairdresser, Ecru New York’s creative director, Lisa Lobosco is a notable trendsetter and style enthusiast. Nabila Azlan catches up with her during the brand’s launch in Kuala Lumpur via a partnership with shins.

2 mins

Aesthetics: Pros & Cons

It’s a face-off when it comes to botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers. Ng Yi Lian has no qualms about doing them, while kayce teo shuns all invasive aesthetic treatments. It’s about ageing gracefully, they both say. Where do you stand?

5 mins

CHAMPIONING GIRL POWER!

HER IDEA OF EMPOWERING WOMEN IS TO GIVE THEM A SOLID SUPPORT SYSTEM SO THAT THEY CAN GROW STRONG WHILE UPLIFTING AND ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER TO REALISE THEIR DREAMS. DEPUTY MINISTER OF WOMEN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HANNAH YEOH TELLS US WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO GIVE A BETTER AND BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR WOMEN IN MALAYSIA.

4 mins

TRIPLE THREAT

TAKE A LOOK INTO THE LIVES OF THREE STRANGERS TURNED ‘BROTHERS’ WHO’VE TAKEN THE LOCAL FASHION INDUSTRY BY STORM WITH THEIR FRIENDSHIP AND CREATIVITY. THE TRIO ARE THE BRAINS BEHIND TOPBOI CITIZEN, A ONE-OF-AKIND MODELLING AGENCY THAT’S CELEBRATING ITS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH.

6 mins

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FEMALE is Malaysia’s top selling fashion and beauty magazine for savvy women with an individual sense of style. Runway looks, hot designers, new beauty products, and cool gadgets, plus updates on the latest happenings around the city and popular travel destinations.