In this issue

How to dress now: Anti-fashion or escapist gothic glam;
Your new beauty regime: Short, simple, essential-only;
What fashion really needs to care about now: Sustainability & mental wellness - and what we're doing about them

A Deep Conversation

This is a shot of marine biologist/ pioneer ocean explorer sylvia earle (she’s 84 years old) taken by another trailblazer in marine conservation, underwater photographer david doubilet. As the seas hit record temperatures and the need to protect it grows increasingly urgent, noelle loh gets the duo – both rolex testimonees (the brand’s speak for ambassadors) – to tell us what you don’t already know about the state of today’s life aquatic.

4 mins

Tomorrowland

From its immense carbon footprint to waste production, it’s undeniable that fashion has a sustainability problem. Among the industry giants trying to do their part to change this: net-a-porter with its net sustain initiative that champions brands and products that are human/animal/environmental welfareconscious. Nearly a year into its launch, the e-retailer’s global buying director elizabeth von der goltz tells maya menon how this digital shopping revolution is leading to a socio-ecological one.

4 mins

Addams Family Values

With its dark yet romantic, counterculture roots, gothic fashion has long offered an escapist source of inspiration for designers. Now a growing crop of young, independent labels are making it their soul and putting a spell on critics and customers alike. Keng yang shuen spotlights the ones to know.

4 mins

An Over Hundred Dollar Lipstick Could Be Every Woman's New Essential. Here's Why

An over-hundred dollar lipstick that feels as lush as suede, is scented and comes packaged in a brushed gold metal tube might seem like an indulgence. Hermes however thinks it could be every woman’s new essential. Aileen Lalor reports.

3 mins

Talia Ryder Is The Next 17 Year Old Who Is Going To Educate This World

If Greta Thunberg represented a category of people, Talia Ryder would fit right into it: a sophisticated voice on social issues spanning bullying to reproductive rights all packed into a petite 17-year-old. Oh, she’s also the lead in one of the year’s most powerful movies about the realities of modern adolescent life. Keng Yang Shuen discovers the charm of the next teenager who’s going to captivate – and educate – the world.

3 mins

A Quiet Place

For all of fashion’s finery and glamour, mental health isn’t something that it’s nailed going by the luminaries it has claimed (this year marks the 10th anniversary of alexander mcqueen’s tragic suicide). The stress and burnout that come with the industry’s cut-throat pace for ideas, merchandise and content mean that those working in it are 25 per cent more likely than others to experience some sort of mental illness, according to reports. The good news: conversation about it has been rousing in recent years, especially within the creative community. Keng yang shuen gets five singapore women from various disciplines who have been vocal about the cause to share more about what you need to know, erase and do next about mental wellness.

10+ mins

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Female Singapore Magazine Description:

Female Singapore Magazine is a lifestyle magazine published by SPH Media Limited in Singapore. It is one of the most respected fashion and beauty magazines in the country.

The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the latest fashion trends, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to fashion, including:

* New fashion trends: Female Singapore Magazine features articles on the latest fashion trends from around the world, as well as from Singaporean designers.
* Fashion shoots: Female Singapore Magazine is known for its stunning fashion shoots, which feature the latest trends and styles.
* Beauty trends: Female Singapore Magazine also features articles on the latest beauty trends, including makeup, skincare, and haircare.
* Interviews with designers and celebrities: Female Singapore Magazine also features interviews with leading fashion designers and celebrities.
* Style advice: Female Singapore Magazine also features articles on style advice, such as how to dress for different occasions and how to find your own personal style.

Female Singapore Magazine is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in fashion and lifestyle. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the Singaporean fashion scene.