In this issue

Every year, T Singapore deliberates on the most impactful individuals for The Greats, our annual list of cover subjects who have left their indelible footprint in their respective fields. This year, we looked both at home and abroad for inspiration. Two of our covers feature Singaporean talents. Kumar is a comedian, drag queen and performer extraordinaire who has been entertaining and exciting audiences for nearly 30 years with his uniquely Singaporean brand of humour; while Taiwan-based, Singapore-born Tanya Chua is one of the country’s most well-loved and talented musicians whose career has finally come full circle. Elsewhere on our list, we look to neighbouring Malaysia to learn about entrepreneur and style icon Neelofa. Finally, we look at two Japanese icons who have had a deep and profound impact on our collective aesthetic, whether we realise it or not: Yohji Yamamoto and Tadao Ando.

Brightest Minds In The Darkest Times

Socially hyper-aware, slightly off kilter and fiercely loyal to cultural heritage — these are the defining qualities of the young designers emerging during fashion’s gloomiest period.

10+ mins

Striking Parallels

James Marsden’s portrayal of IWC’s original founder, Florentine Ariosto Jones, opens a window into the hidden life of this historic watchmaker.

5 mins

The Remix

The Italian fabric company Dedar is known for its radical approach to colour, pattern and innovative materials. Now, the firm’s co-owner takes the look to new heights at her weekend home above Lake Como.

5 mins

A Swiss Watchmaker's Objects Of Tectonic Significance

For a time of monumental doubt, a Swiss watchmaker’s objects of tectonic significance.

4 mins

The World Is Your Oyster

The colourful releases of the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual line showcases the craftsmanship and technology behind its longstanding physical appeal.

3 mins

Tadao Ando

In his zen-like, awe-inspiring structures, the Japanese architect reimagines the use of space through an interplay of light and dark that invites observers to draw their own conclusions.

9 mins

Tanya Chua Is Taking Her Unadulterated Identity To New Heights

It has taken rejection, failure and a leap of faith into a new city for Tanya Chua to be comfortable with her own success. Today, she is taking her unadulterated identity to new heights.

8 mins

NEELOFA

ON THE SURFACE, NEELOFA IS A YOUNG WOMAN IN PURSUIT OF HER DREAMS. BUT THE ENDURING POWER OF HER NARRATIVE STEMS FROM A DEEPER QUESTIONING OF VALUES, DOMESTICITY AND A SOCIETY HELLBENT ON STAYING THE SAME.

10 mins

Yohji Yamamoto, Holds An Enduring Influence

The Japanese Designer has perfected defiant dressing over more than four decades. In a time when fashion is more liberal than ever, he holds an enduring influence.

7 mins

Kumar

Unapologetic, hilarious and cuttingly insightful, the stand-up comedian, drag queen and all-round performer Kumar has never been anything but himself in our conservative island.

7 mins

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As one of the most influential style and culture magazines in the world, T, The New York Times Style Magazine, illuminates the many facets of style - fashion, beauty and the finer things in life - with incisive commentary and artistic vision. With its Singapore edition now, T Singapore aims to interpret what is current, shedding light on popular culture and offering new and interesting ways to perceive. It is a guide to the cultural conversation through stories that are smart, sharp, exclusive and entertaining, with a distinct point of view.