Indholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2026 i Vogue Singapore

A Touch OF CRAFT Woven textures accentuate materiality in clothing and accessories, adding a tactile note across the board. RISE to the OCCASION The croissant silhouette has been taking over the bag scene with soft, rounded curves bringing a playful spin to daily arm candy. Dream STATE Slumber-inspired dressing moves beyond the bedroom, blending softness and fluid silhouettes for a relaxed sense of luxury. Put YOUR NECK Out This season, we're keeping our chins up with elongated silhouettes like funnel jackets and ultra-high collars. On the EDGE One detail to look out for this season? The hem. Frilled finishes lend a gentle lift while handkerchief-style cuts and patterns add a nostalgic touch. No SLOUCH The sack tote emerges as the season's go-to carryall, defined by its relaxed shape, generous volume…

Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Greta Garbo are just some of the names that come to mind when one thinks of Salvatore Ferragamo and in particular his shoes. This year, however, the spotlight has shifted to a single icon: the Vara. Starlets of a new generation have embraced it wholeheartedly, from indie fashion muse Alexa Chung to Hyeri Lee and Paloma Elsesser. In a landscape crowded with shoes that lean into edge and angularity, the Vara stands apart as a symbol of elegance and soft refinement, a kind of prettiness that feels almost otherworldly in today's fashion climate. But where did it all begin? Debuting in Ferragamo's autumn/winter 1978 collection, the Vara was the brainchild of Fiamma Ferragamo, the eldest daughter of Salvatore and his wife Wanda. Fiamma championed comfort…

1. Olfactory ornaments The word ‘icon’ is often overused, but Dior's Amphora, from $880, earns the title. These bottles have housed the brand's perfumes since 1947, when they first contained Miss Dior. Hand-moulded in a French glass studio, these softly curved vessels now hold Dior's full fragrance range and can be customised with your choice of scent, adornments and engraving. 2. Off to the races Conceived by Hermès Beauty creative director Gregoris Pyrpylis, the limited-edition Rocabar Silk Powder, $175, is a keepsake inspired by a 1920s racehorse rug. This compact echoes the original motif, with an elegant equine design over five luminous, rose–mother-of-pearl–infused shades that warm and brighten the complexion. Apply in light, buildable layers. 3. Irresistible fruits For a touch of playful luxury in the shower, try Acqua di…

“Y ou can always come back,” my mother said. “Just go.” These are among the numerous passages I've underlined in my now dogeared copy of the fashion writer Kate Betts’ memoir, My Paris Dream. A fond recollection of her years as a young expatriate in Paris pursuing a career in magazine journalism, I felt comforted by its parallels with my experiences when I first moved to Singapore aged 23: wide-eyed, ambitious and with a heart set on starting my dream career at this very title. In particular, this piece of maternal wisdom echoed the advice of my own endlessly supportive mother: “Do it while you can.” Against the wall Having only lived in suburban Melbourne, I was content to reap adventures by way of books and films—or so I thought.…

Van Cleef & Arpels Parisian jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels is an incomparably sophisticated proponent of elegant traditions. The maison was founded in the city's Place Vendôme in 1906, and has never left, and even the atelier where it crafts its spellbinding jewels remains in Paris. Van Cleef & Arpels’ many creations have been detailed since its early days on product cards, drawings on gridded sketch paper that record, simply and accurately, the jewels that leave its workshops. Examples of these date as far back as the ‘20s, a resource that the jeweller taps on when it stages exhibitions of its heritage and thematic passions. The latest such exhibition is a show on ballerinas, on view at the maison's Les Jardins Secrets space in Raffles Hotel. Dance is an enduring…

How are you feeling about the Fondation Cartier's new home? There is more space for exhibitions, but this isn't the only thing. We wanted to expand in terms of services we offer to our public. The new Fondation Cartier will have, in the very near future, more facilities for didactics and pedagogy dedicated to students, young people, children and families. We're also going to have, in 2026, a very nice restaurant, which we didn't have in Boulevard Raspail. The location is also impressive. The Fondation is in the heart of Paris. We are just in front of the Louvre, where the pulse of the city is the most intense. Everything will change, our public too, so I think we will need to attend to even more excellence. But we're ready…

Familiarity and warmth—these are the emotions that linger when you leave Odette. The three-star Michelin restaurant temporarily closed for three months as it embarked on a facelift. It officially re-opened in December 2025, coinciding with its 10th anniversary. “We were very young back then and full of dreams,’ reflects Julien Royer, the chef-owner of Odette. But there is no doubt the dream is still very much alive. According to Royer, the restaurant's reopening comes with “an addition of talent that brings our vision to life, carrying forward the magic of our restaurant in this new chapter”. As its doors open again, the refreshed menu sees Royer's signature French fare accompanied by a lighter note—enriched by Asian influences the team has picked up over the last 10 years. “I think the…

“Music kept me company.” That's how Shazuan Shiraj, known more famously by his moniker Abangsapau, described the force that carried him through some of his most challenging years. The 26-year-old Singaporean rapper recently released his first record—a sonic culmination of all the pieces of him, coming together as a musical portrait of all that he is. And despite everything he's been through, his stage name carries a tongue-in-cheek spirit of the persona and strength that have been prominent throughout his artistic journey. His entry into music began in school, where a classmate would pull him aside after class to rap freestyle. “That's where the curiosity for hip-hop started,” he recalls. What began as casual after-hours fun soon became something he leaned on more deeply. “It kept me company on days…

ArunDitha Poet, sound-maker and movement artist January arrives as a season of artistic expression in Singapore, shaped by landmarks such as Singapore Art Week and Art SG, alongside major exhibitions at institutions including the Singapore Art Museum and National Gallery Singapore. In this moment, some of our most compelling artistic voices step into view, weaving a rich image of expression rooted in our homeland. Beneath this visibility lies a gentle overlooked force. Clothes bind like a cocoon, offering both protection and strength, quietly fuelling power from within. It shapes identity, sharpens intention and anchors purpose. To borrow the words of Charlie Porter, what do artists wear? How do they define the universes they build through the work of their hands, finding voice, cause and imagination? Here, we step into the…

One look at any of Cho Gi-seok's images and it feels like you're being pulled gently into a dreamscape. Since shifting from graphic design to photography in 2016, the South Korean image-maker has channelled his love for art and his design foundations into a distinct visual language, inspiring a new wave of surreal imagery. Cho's relationship with image-making began long before his camera years, sparked by a simple desire to create pictures that resembled the ones he carried in his head. His first studio was a modest one in Seoul's Euljiro neighbourhood, where he experimented tirelessly: photographing flowers, testing light, arranging props by hand, and slowly forming the surreal language that would define his work. More than simply layering Eastern motifs onto contemporary backdrops, Cho fuses traditional references with futuristic…

Growing up Chinese, the paradigm of romance is often summed up in a singular moment: a husband drawing on his wife's eyebrows. The context and setting might vary for each instance, but the quiet intimacy of the act shines through in every iteration: from modernday drama Love's Ambition to a friend's pre-wedding photo shoot centring on Chinese traditions and folklore. Devotion and care are evident in each stroke, differing only in its shape, thickness as well as placement specific to its time period. For instance, the broad and short eyebrow look dubbed Moth Wing style was particularly pervasive during the Tang dynasty. Yuanshan arches, on the other hand, were the brow du jour of the Han dynasty. “There are so many make-up techniques that were prevalent throughout history, and many…

“It's interesting seeing how much failure there is in the process,” said the American artist Daniel Arsham of his visits to the Hublot factory. Arsham, who is known for transforming contemporary objects into fictionalised ancient artefacts, was speaking in Singapore at a press conference to introduce his latest timepiece. A Hublot ambassador, he has followed up from last year's water droplet pocket watch to introduce his first wristwatch with the Swiss brand: the MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire. This new wristwatch is a continuation of the artist's water theme with Hublot. Mounted on titanium, a frosted sapphire bezel frames a clear opening shaped like a splash of water. It looks as if an ancient glacial fragment had been melted through, the centre turning from frosty ice to clear, limpid…

The aristocratic Italian poet and playwright Gabriele d'Annunzio loved to give gifts. He ordered creations from Mario Buccellati for women, friends and fellow soldiers. So taken was he by the beauty and craftsmanship of the jeweller that, in 1936, he gave Mario the moniker The Prince of Goldsmiths. This proudly held epithet is the name behind Buccellati's travelling exhibition, which first opened in Venice in 2024, and debuted in Shanghai in December last year. For its latest showing, Buccellati has added new sections that tell a richer story of its lineage. Family, indeed, is one of its unique strengths: it remains one of the rare heritage luxury houses today with members of the dynasty still active in the company. Andrea Buccellati and his daughter Lucrezia share creative director and design…

“I became an artist when I became a lobster.” Philip Colbert stands out in more ways than one. Known for his larger-than-life crustacean persona and rapidly touring global exhibitions, the Scotland-born, London-based artist creates work that rewards closer attention. His self-proclaimed identity hints at incisive wit, realised through hyperpop painting techniques and a keen understanding of art history and digital culture. Beneath the cartoonish exterior lies considerable experience and expertise. Colbert is often hailed as the ‘godson of Andy Warhol’. Like the iconic American artist, he weaves narratives across time and space, linking art history and elevated themes with the familiar language of mass media. His blend of sharp commentary, playful satire and striking visuals has earned praise from figures such as Charles Saatchi and Simon de Pury. Anchoring his…

From an early age, Christie Ho drew inspiration from the porcelain, cutlery and decor that now underpin her work at TableTalks. At the studio, her role as creative director spans tablescaping, event styling and interior design. Naturally, her creative outlook is strengthened by a lifelong engagement with art in all its forms. She was classically trained in ballet and the theatrical arts, and was educated in hospitality, even working at the three-Michelin-starred Les Amis for a period. Today, she channels that wide-ranging life experience into elevating events of every scale. All events are, by definition, fleeting affairs. Yet Ho and her team strive to infuse social gatherings with a lasting vitality, rooted in a love of nature and art, and expressed through a distinctive mix of classical and contemporary elements.…

Some coming-of-age shows feel like comfort; almost as innocent as the time in life they depict. In 2023, the popular Chinese high school drama When I Fly Towards You burst onto the scene, garnering fans from all over the world following its international addition to streaming giant Netflix. Heartfelt, nostalgic and tethered to sweet, youthful romance, it centred around the budding relationship between the genius and aloof student Zhang Lu Rang, played by Zhou Yiran, and wide-eyed Su Zai Zai played by Zhang Miao Yi. “I didn't think much about it while filming and couldn't have imagined that it would gain the success it did,” reflects Zhou on his breakout role. “After the show aired, I received support from many fans both domestically and internationally. I feel very lucky to…

In an era of shake-ups, glow-ups and constant reinvention, the beginning of 2026 arrives with an unexpected refrain that we're predicting at Vogue Singapore: a call to remain. Each new year brings the familiar pressure to place ourselves at the forefront of transformation, to believe that in a single decisive moment we can leave behind the trials and tribulations of the previous year. We are encouraged to become someone entirely new—through a fresh look, a different routine or the well-worn promise of self-improvement via patience, idealism and ‘doing things the right way’. Yet, when the appetite for more begins to overwhelm us, perhaps the truest magic lies in allowing life to simply unfold. For years, fashion—much like New Year resolutions—has been consumed by the newest, the fastest, the brightest. Recently,…

Fashion cannot exist without change, but some changes reach beyond the season. When it was announced in 2024 that Chanel was without a creative director, people across the industry looked to the house in nervous expectation. For nearly 40 years, Chanel had articulated the vision of one man: Karl Lagerfeld. After he died, in 2019, his longtime deputy Virginie Viard had carried on his style. Viard's departure opened one of the highest seats in fashion, but also raised the possibility that Chanel's taste could take a startling turn. Matthieu Blazy, a comparatively young designer who had distinguished himself doing surprising things with leather at Bottega Veneta, was not considered an obvious choice, and when he was announced as artistic director in December 2024, he had the task not just of…

For Thai actress Lingling Kwong, the past year unfolded quickly, marked by milestones she never expected to reach so soon: the launch of her business, Always Wonder, a pop-up store at Siam Paragon; fan meets that reaffirmed her bond with supporters; and moments on stage that pushed her beyond her comfort zone. Yet amid the professional achievements, it is the deeply personal victories that linger most—chief among them, being able to buy a home for her parents—a goal she speaks about with warmth. This period of intense activity has also reshaped her understanding of self-care. Once driven to fill every spare moment, she now embraces stillness, learning to rest without guilt and to protect her energy just as carefully as she nurtures her ambition. Whether challenging herself to dance, confronting…

THE HARVEST'S YIELD For your next colour combination, draw inspiration from the hues of an almost-ripened apple: orange lids softly diffusing into red as the warmth spreads across the cheeks. The Hourglass Cosmetics Fox Ambient Lighting Edit Face Palette has all the shades you need to recreate this look. AMBROSIA AND NECTAR Like the food of the gods, this look leaves you irresistibly flavoursome. Apricot shades melt down to the cheeks while lids sport a distinctly dewy sheen, both of which are achievable with Gucci's Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière Face Gloss. OUT OF THIS WORLD Galactic hues gain an ethereal quality when you lay a watercolour filter over them. To make sure everything stays in place, dust the Nars Aura Illuminating Face & Body Powder over your visage. A…

Jacob & Co. is one of the most flamboyant, extravagant names today in timepieces and jewellery. Started in 1986 in New York, founder Jacob Arabo made his name as the go-to guy for hip-hop artists. Massive, outsized diamond-encrusted chains and jewels—Arabo's was the look that defined iced-out bling for rappers. When Jacob the Jeweller (the moniker given to him by the rapper Notorious B.I.G.) turned his eye to watches, no one expected subdued luxury. At Jacob & Co., watches are just as extravagant in their horological complexity and certainly in the luxury quotient. Now, the brand is making its full-fledged debut in Singapore with the opening of a standalone boutique in partnership with Sincere Fine Watches, located in Takashimaya Shopping Centre. “The opening of the Singapore boutique gives us the…

It is incredibly bold, if you are a contemporary art museum, to uproot yourself from a specially commissioned avant-garde building in the 14th arrondissement of Paris to move north, up into the heart of the 1st and next to what is arguably the most famous museum in the world: the Musée du Louvre. That, however, is exactly what the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain did in October last year in a monumental change of address to the Place du Palais-Royal. The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is the first of its kind. In 1984, Cartier International president Alain Dominique Perrin founded France's first corporate foundation dedicated to contemporary art. Its founding story goes like this: Perrin, a lover and collector of contemporary art, thought of a foundation to provide artists…

Being a creative in Singapore is, very often, a thankless task. Many of our interests—our ambitions and dreams—are diametrically opposed to the workings of ‘the rat race’. But while the various arts communities here are small, they are mighty. Photographers and tattoo artists. Illustrators and poets. Designers and chefs. Each slice of every creative industry contributes to the slowly, but surely growing fabric of artistic expression on this small island. Here's a peek at what's inspiring the hearts and minds of some of our local creatives going into 2026—curated by Vogue Singapore and captured on film. Rebecca Toh Photographer and founder, Casual Poet Library Deon Phua Founder, Tell Your Children Studios, and co-founder, Hideout Coffee Bar Elly Rei Tattoo artist, Stable Tattoo Studio Christina Rasmussen Co-owner and head chef, Fura…

There is a secret formula to throwing a memorable party, although most people never manage to capture it. Auryn Studio, however, seems to keep it close at hand, almost as if it were second nature. Candlelight pools across the glassware, sculptural florals arc gently over the table and elegant details like personalised place cards, soft linen folds and the quiet weight of polished cutlery draw guests into the moment before the evening has even begun. At the centre of the studio stands Costanza Giaconi, the Florentine creative director whose work has become legendary among those who value beauty that feels both intimate and transcendent. She has spent years shaping celebrations around the world, turning ordinary rooms into fleeting worlds that exist only for a night. Now Giaconi has brought her…

If there is an adage that Yerin Ha resonates with, it is that life imitates art. Much like the fairy-tale retelling she has been recently cast in, she is propelled into exhilarating, uncharted territory after garnering the attention of an influential individual. Or well, in Ha's case, the team behind Netflix's hit Regency period drama, Bridgerton. “The audition came up in your usual way. Well first, I was unemployed,” Ha states with a self-effacing laugh. We're speaking at a ridiculously early hour, but she assures me with a bright smile that she's a morning person. I spy grey-cast London skies through her window; a startling contrast to Ha's spiritedness throughout our conversation. “I was in Korea with my mum at the time when my agent called me. I was in…

Painter and sculptor Claudia Koh weaves together elements of traditional symbolism with modern artistic techniques. Her work often combines objects and motifs from her culture, as seen in the painting 年年有余, where a koi fish and orchid are seen in flux with each other, along with a traditional greeting of good fortune emblazoned across the top right of the painting. Filmmaker-artist duo Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen examine the intersections of history, materiality and existential unease through speculative fiction and multimedia installations. In ‘Visions From My Scalp’, they adhered strands of their own hair to film leaders, splicing them into looping sequences projected simultaneously. Altered live with ink during projection, the work conjures an inescapable atmosphere of tension and anxiety. Butoh, an avant-garde Japanese theatre dance form, has gained…