In this issue

From designer bag connoisseur Bagaholicboy to the glamorous TikTok-ing KOL Willabelle Ong, this edition was brought to you with the help of FEMALE’s friends - old and new.

What Really Goes Into The Making Of A Dress Or Bag?

What really goes into the making of a dress or bag? With the pandemic spurring fashion houses to put the focus back on community and craft, Gordon Ng zeroes in on some Spring/Summer 2021 releases that prove that sometimes, it really does take a village (or going back to one).

3 mins

A Love Story

Even before he started his holy grail of a namesake website and Instagram account expounding on the world of luxury fashion, Bagaholicboy – designer bag connoisseur and long-time collaborator of Female – made it his quest to demystify the allure of the Chanel 11.12 handbag. Together with the French maison, Female gets him to share about his fascination for this iconic design and how he got a legion of others to love it too.

5 mins

A Tribe Called Quest

Behind many of Rolex’s iconic designs are some of the world’s bravest adventurers. Gordon Ng reports on the legacy of the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s enduring support of the explorer community.

2 mins

Call Of The Wild

If the original Pocket bag that Burberry introduced last year embodies heritage-made timeless – cue its leather-trimmed canvas make and structured, squarish shape inspired by a shopper from the archives – the Soft Pocket is its independent-minded grown-up sister. With an idiosyncratic trapezoid shape, it’s crafted entirely in calf leather, lending both pliability and a tough edge. In collaboration with the British luxury house, Female introduces four content creators – professional or accidental – with an equally nonconformist streak to watch out for.

3 mins

Magic In The Air

With its iconic accord of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley, Dior’s J’Adore is a veritable icon of modern perfumery. This month, the house launches J’Adore Infinissime, a sensuous update bolstered by a voluptuous heart of tuberose. Francois Demachy – perfumer-creator for Dior since 2006 – is the man behind it. He’s also the star of Nose, a recently released documentary that zeroes in on the secretive workings of the fragrance industry. Gordon Ng speaks with the master perfumer to find out about his process and how the most important ingredient in scent-making is the human touch.

4 mins

Willabelle Ong - The Girl Who Does Everything

Many would classify Willabelle Ong as the archetypal ’90s-born content creator made good. With her work spanning polished, artfully composed Instagram photos of herself showing off the latest fashion must-haves; Tiktok videos that reveal her to be quite the cheeky comedienne; and large-scale abstract expressionist canvas paintings, one can also call her a Renaissance woman for the post-social media age. That and the perfect personality to show off Chloe’s pragmatic-meets-poetic runway pieces for Spring/Summer 2021 meant to evoke feminine strength and hope. Female and the French label put her in the portrait seat.

2 mins

By Your Side

Drawing on its knack for innovative shapes and effortlessly modern design when it comes to watches and jewellery, Cartier debuts the Double C de Cartier – a leather shoulder bag that proves that the maison might just also be a master of fashion. Ladies, take note.

1 min

Wonder Vision

The crystal specialist Swarovski celebrated its 125th anniversary last year with the bold announcement of the fashion plate Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert as its first-ever creative director. This month, the full range of Collection 1 – her debut comprising a dazzling 14 sub-collections – gets released here, along with a new unified brand (you don’t have to try discerning between its different divisions any longer) and boutique concept as bombastic as the jewellery itself. Gordon Ng gets her to share the marvel that she has in store.

3 mins

Ties That Bind

One year after an assured debut in the world of makeup, Hermes is now revealing its second offering: the Rose Hermes range of blushers. Gordon Ng reports on the art, science and community behind it.

3 mins

Kindred Spirits

From a platform connecting charities and social causes with creatives to a design studio which has mushrooms (yes, fungi) as its primary medium, the eight emerging creative names spotlighted here share the same pursuit as us: challenge the way people see and think.

8 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.