What was supposed to be a momentous highlight quickly turned into a nightmare. When 27-year-old London-based society fixture Nga Nguyen was invited to her first Gucci show earlier this year, she was ecstatic. With her sister Nguyen Hong Nhung in tow, she flew into Milan on 18 February to catch the Italian brand’s fall/winter 2020 collection. A week later, the pair made another whirlwind trip to Paris—this time, to attend the Saint Laurent show. Another week passed before the horror began.
At a routine medical check-up on a business trip to Europe, a mild cough led Nguyen to undergo a Covid-19 test. The positive result that came back marked the start of a harrowing month as the initial fever and cough gave way to suffocating chest pains and breathing complications. “It’s like someone’s pressing on your chest. You can’t even lie on your side. Just breathing or getting up to go to the bathroom was so difficult,” says Nguyen of that episode. It took two weeks of aggressive treatment in a hospital and two negative tests before she was finally in the clear.
This story is from the August 2020 edition of Harper's BAZAAR Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August 2020 edition of Harper's BAZAAR Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Lights, Camera, Passion
Korean actor and heartthrob Lee Min Ho talks about the difference between Hollywood and Korean productions, taking on as many roles as possible, and why he's saving the Northern Lights for later.
Follow The Sun
HELENA LEE savours an epicurean adventure in Portugal, come rain or shine.
Crafting The Future
Luxury brands are carving out pathways for the next generation of makers to keep artisanal traditions alive and thriving.
An Oasis For Healing
Creative consultant Tracy Phillips' home is a perfect representation of her dynamic and multifaceted personality.
FINE & DANDY
Move over, hype-beast. Designers and celebrities alike are embracing big dandy energy this season.
HOROSCOPE
Time for self-love and patience. Following the solar eclipse on the 8th, this will be a defining month for you. Look beyond the results of personality quizzes and get real about who you are.
THE HOUSE THAT FRED BUILT
FRED, the jewellery Maison that Fred Samuel created, pays tribute to his philosophy of life, light, and an unmistakable bold aesthetic in the art and pioneering craft of precious gems.
PHYSICAL 100
KENNETH GOH looks into the development, mastery and skill that go into Cartier's Trinity 100 collection as he savours the best of the best at the Maison's headquarters in Paris.
DREAM CATCHER
Encased in monogram and gleaming with pride and joy, the legendary LOUIS VUITTON trunk makes its way Down Under to crown the best in the world of tennis. KENNETH GOH reports from the Australian Open.
Colour Me Happy
Spark joy and confidence in your life with a little colour.