Great Heights

As bipolar Carrie Mathison on the cult hit show Homeland—returning this month— Claire Danes makes playing a complex character look easy. It’s not—which is exactly how she wants it.

The Future Is Chanel

Transforming the runway into a data centre that focused on the internal workings of a computer, Chanel’s SS17 show saw couture and technology collide. Here’s what went down.

A Way For The Homeless

Not all homeless are helpless. In this article, we take a look into how a Malaysian initiative seeks to reintegrate the homeless into society through enabling them. Sometimes all they need is the right type of support to pull through difficult times. One step at a time, they can work their way out of the rut and lead a safer, healthier life for themselves and their families.

A Free Woman

Before Chanel became Coco, she was Gabrielle. A woman in love – passionate, defiant and, above all, independent. Today, Kristen Stewart follows in her footsteps, and carves out a unique path of her own

Travelling Alone Can Be Scary, But I Do It Anyway

This Erzurum native (population 367,250) left her hometown in eastern Turkey when she was 17 and has since lived in six different countries and travelled to more than 30. Wherever she is going, Özge Elif Özer doesn’t believe in letting fear pick her next destination

Being Shailene

Many Actors Say They Are Activists, but Few Would Put Their Careers on the Line for a Cause. Thankfully, Shailene Woodley Isn’t Most Actors. Here, She Talks Getting Arrested, Giving Away Possessions and Popping Her Political Hymen (Susan Sarandon’s Words, Not Ours)…

Feel Right At Home

For those wanting to bask in Penang’s rich culture and heritage – a stay at the Macalister Mansion will do the trick

Seeking Sanctuary In The Land Below The Wind

From one of the world’s oldest rainforests to the highest mountain in Malaysia, Sabah is home to a diverse punch of habitats. As a first timer in Borneo, I opted for a tranquil and authentic retreat with Sutera Sanctuary Lodges

A New Scene Unfolds At Burberry And Celine

Riccardo Tisci’s rendition of British heritage brand Burberry was met with praise and fervour while Hedi Slimane’s Celine takeover was a much debated affair.

Coconut-Tified

Loaded with antioxidants, coconut oil moisturises, nourishes, and deeply cleanses the right way—here is an in-depth look at the all-natural miracle ingredient we can’t get enough of.

Women In The Mist

Deep within the rainforests of Miri, ten hours off road lies a hidden tribe of women who reign as breadwinners while their men struggle to make ends meet. Lira Jamaluddin ventures deep into the mountains of Sarawak for this Marie Claire exclusive.

Russel Curtis & The Rowdy Gentlemen

When a seven-piece band gets together, it can be tough keeping up with who’s who. We talk to frontman Russell Curtis about his latest project and the best places in KL to go to for a crowd-favourite meal – banana leaf rice

The Real Biel

Jessica Biel May Have Started Out as a Pastor’s Daughter in 7 Th Heaven, but She Has Recently Turned Homicidal Housewife in USA’s the Sinner. It’s Just the Role She’s Been

Moulin Rouge 24 Hours Inside The Dream

Photographer Géraldine Aresteanu immersed herself within the Moulin Rouge’s daily life. For 24 hours, she sought to capture the essence and emotions of those who make the most mythical venue of Parisian nightlife come alive

Get Glowing Skin

Made for women who are always on-the-go, all you need is 15 minutes to get brighter, more radiant skin at Glo Laser Centre’s new store in Suria KLCC

Power Couple Goals!

You know the type – gorgeous together, wildly successful careers and are so romantically in sync it makes the rest of us look like amateurs. Annoying? A little. But guess what – you too can be a power couple with your guy! Time to rule the world

Ready For Kick-Off: Ola Bola The Musical

Enfiniti takes on Malaysian director Chiu Keng Guan’s infamous film by bringing it to Istana Budaya this month

Bonjour Spring

The dreamy season is back, filled with beautiful flowers, femininity and love

Shanghai Holy Fever!

CHINA’S religious communities are flourishing under the shroud of communism, with women at the heart of the movement. Liz Hingley, a British photographer and anthropologist, spent three years looking intimately at the booming of religious rituals performed by Shanghai’s residents. EVOCATIVE OF PAINTINGS, her images provide a surprising portrait of the city, while raising questions about the place of rituals in our lives.

Out for Blood

It’s time to lose the embarrassed, hush-hush tones – the topic of menstruation deserves to be addressed openly and without shame. Meet two individuals who are working to tackle the stigma surrounding periods by revolutionising the menstrual hygiene industry in their own unique ways.

Orange Is the New Red

Tigers have always been an object of fear and awe, revered and reviled, a symbol of strength and ferocity, but how do we keep its significance once they are gone-forever? 

The Most Famous Babies on Earth

The tiny log house alongside the Trans-Canada Highway is easy to miss among the strip malls, fastfood outlets and car dealers. But 83 years ago, it was the eye of a publicity maelstrom because of a one-in-a-billion event: the birth of five identical girls.

The Power of Priyan Ka

Priyanka Chopra Was Already a Huge Film Star in India When She Took on Abc’s Spy Thriller Quantico. With This Month’s Baywatch, She’s Set to Conquer America, Too. 

Nipping It in the Bud

They’re taut, evenly balanced, artfully sculpted by a cosmetic surgeon’s scalpel, and only for the eyes of the most fortunate audiences —welcome to the world of the designer vagina.

City Chic

Flown in all the way from Paris, Azza Arif gets a firsthand glimpse of Swarovski couture pieces that inspired the brand’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection.

Check in to Luxe

With our passports in hand, luggage bags in tow and travel outfits on point, we were all set for our flight down to London via British Airways.

Fountains Of Youth

There is no ultimate secret to eternal youth, but certain practices can help us age gracefully and preserve the youthful glowing complexion we desire. From unique dietary practices to freezing ice cold baths, here are some of the most interesting anti-ageing secrets from around the world!

viva la diva

For the best the beauty market has to offer – look no further. These local beauty brands bring you some of the trendiest shades in matte and mousse formulas! From big-time names like Dida For Women to Velvet Vanity, there’s a story behind each brand and shade. It’s time to go local and show some love to these homegrown Malaysian brands.

Punchy Mothers

Hundreds of Indian women are going into boxing, some because they love it, others in the hope of securing a job in the police force. We follow Meena Kumari, one of the female boxing pioneers, a police inspector and the mother of a little girl.

Miss Scarlett

She’s the Highest-grossing Actress in Hollywood History, So the Name of Scarlett Johansson’s Character in Sci-fi Film Ghost in the Shell Is Particularly Apt: the Major.