Just A Little Prick Inside Cosmetic Surgery's Zoom Boom

In an uncertain world, a new wave of non-invasive cosmetic procedures promises to give white-collar men a competitive advantage: the right look for the boardroom, and—maybe more importantly—the Zoom call. Don’t have a face that fits the corporate ideal? Now you can buy a ‘power profile’. And why stop there, when you can own Ryan Reynolds’s jawline for less than the price of a bespoke suit?

Battle Against The Worst Wildfire Season On Record In The US State

A dispatch from the front lines of the battle against the worst wildfire season on record in the US state of California.

Harimau Jadian

Shen disappeared around about the time when the surveyor from the Jabatan Pertanian (Agriculture Department) was killed. The surveyor’s body bore all the marks of a tiger attack—neck torn, head twisted, body covered in gashes—but for anyone who cared to look a little closer, it was clear that the perpetrator was no ordinary tiger. Five distinct claw marks were discernible in the prints left behind.

Perfectly Symbiotic

Thank you all for being here tonight. I am honoured to be introducing our keynote speaker, a man some call an ambassador of our species, a man we now all know as this century’s ultimate pioneer, responsible for taking the human race into a better future.

Starships Were Meant To Fly Hands Up And Touch The Sky

As we begin to imagine the global travel industry post-Covid, airships are uniquely placed to deliver on our shopping list of 21st-century demands.

In Our Own Backyard

In a globalised country such as Singapore, talent comes in many different forms and origins. But at the heart of it is the recognition of Singapore’s potential as a land of opportunity for fashion despite its tiny size.

The Big Time

The digital watch turns 50.

In For The Long Run

In a market saturated by neon-hued synthetic activewear, Boston-based running brand Tracksmith aims to restore grace and timelessness to an ageold sport, writes Mitchell Oakley Smith.

The Body Perfect

The theatre might have been closed for the better part of the past year, but that hasn’t stopped Etienne Ferrère from refining his craft. The Singapore Dance Theatre principal artist shares what goes into making ballet look effortless.

Posthumous Fashion-ism

The works and names of late artists live on and gain multiple reincarnations via a medium that has often been derided as ‘not art’, writes Asri Jasman.

The Life Of Brian

It wasn’t long ago that Rich Brian was just a tween creating skit videos in the suburbs of Indonesia. Five years later, with two albums under his belt, Brian puts out 1999, a deeply personal EP. It’d appear that he has finally grown up and if so, is it a good thing?

CANCELLED

The prolific public embrace of ‘cancelling’ disgraced or accused celebrities means the erasure of certain parts of our shared cultural history. But how, Huw Walmsley-Evans wonders, can we separate the art from the artist?

Scent Of A King

The history and nobility of Tuscany is embodied in a new fragrance offering by this quintessentially Italian fashion house.

Material Instinct

As the newest ambassador of Swiss watchmaker Hublot, Samuel Ross’s star continues on its skyward trajectory.

In His Glory Days

Nearly a decade since he was introduced as the first member of Korean band EXO, and a year since the formation of supergroup SuperM, Kai is ready to step into 2021 with his debut solo album. And he’s doing it wearing head-to-toe Gucci, confirming his status as a bona fide style icon.

Sequential Sketches

Follow bold lines from graphic novels that detail telling narratives between illustrated panels.

For The Love Of Games

Scoring a deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA), French luxury maison Louis Vuitton is continuing its partnership with the sports world. But this time, it’s more than just a combination of two logos.

Dreaming small

Mini’s head of design explains why size is the only distinguishing feature of its cars.

Knit! Textile Exhibition By Kvadrat

Employing different design approaches and selected from around the world, the creative talent behind textile exhibition Knit! share a common goal of rethinking what design can be together

Riz Ahmed - This Charming Man

British-Pakistani actor, rapper and activist Riz Ahmed talks about two of his latest films which explore the themes of identity and diversity— matters that are close to his heart.

Can You Take Me Higher?

With the world at its feet, Montblanc’s 1858 Geosphere is a watch that inspires us to strive for more.

next of kin

In its imagining of a world of possibility, Singapore artist Kin Chui’s work offers a glimmer of hope in a year of despair.

The Gate Keepers

As fashion houses go through ever-evolving aesthetics under a constantly changing rosterof creatives, eponymously branded museums help trace their storied histories and connections to the now.

Moments In Time

Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek is known for his critical selection of roles, and as the new face of the Pasha de Cartier re-edition, there’s no exception.

10 for '20

2020 may have been the year in which everything slowed down, but at least where watches are concerned, it’s been a blockbuster. These are the 10 we have our eyes on.

Whiskey Jack

In the distillery’s 150th year, Jack Daniel’s Craft & Luxury Collection makes its Singapore debut.

The Talented Mr. Montgomery

With creative talent that belies his youth, Australian actor (and writer, poet, podcaster and director) dacre montgomery is redefining what it means to be millennial.

Fashion, But Make It Count

A new fashion season means having a fresh wave of products to discover and purchase. But what’s trendier now more than ever is making smart and informed style investments that would last beyond a seasonal cycle.

Where The Grass Is Greener

Come 2030, will more of us be able to... ...eat straight out of the garden city?

Block Rocking

Aurelien Rouffiange, project lead behind the Lego Technic Lamborghini Sián, on how designing it is probably a more painstaking process than building the 3,696-piece beast.