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Christmas 2019: Gifts tailored to fit your friends’ Instagram aesthetic

18.12.2019
By Stephanie Boey

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“Doing it for the ‘Gram” has become second nature to us. We showcase our lives on our digital profiles and craft a narrative that’s synonymous to our lifestyles. Moments before the dawn of 2020, Instagram continues to reign supreme as the app of the moment. Gone were the days of ‘Friend Requests‘. It’s all about, “What’s your handle?” now. Our Instagram profiles say a lot about the lives we lead, carefully curated in tiny square grids.
In the past decade, the form in which we consume media may change (before IG, we were all hanging out on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat), but one thing remains the same no matter what the year and which platform we’re on—it’s how we connect with the people closest to us.
If you’re racking your brain thinking of what to get the people on your ‘Close Friends‘ list, we’ve come up with a 21st century approach to the gift guide debacle. Do these following Instagram profiles sound familiar? The jet-set traveller who is constantly on the go, the hypebae who’s always in the latest threads before anyone else with her fly OOTDs and the environmentalist whose championing sustainability as hard as Greta Thunberg. And, that’s just a taste. Scroll on for more Insta-personality types and gift ideas, tailored to fit your mates social media presence.
The jet-setter
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Think form and function for this constant traveller. A waterproof bucket hat in the season’s hottest animal print will appease the most adventurous traveler. Willing to splurge? A colour-block cashmere Burberry scarf will do just the trick.
The hypebae
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Change up their game. Heritage brand Lacoste is heading in a new direction with the latest Court Slam sneaker. The ultra-chunky silhouette and comfy sole will definitely pick up their fancy.
The sustainable champion
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Only the best for the environmental and socially conscious shopper. All the items above are responsibly made by brands that are in line with their strong values and principles. Mulberry recently launched their first fully sustainable tote, made at the brand’s carbon-neutral Somerset factories while Cos introduce their latest recycled silver collection whose previous lives were coins and silverware.
The social butterfly
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This friend always knows what’s up and gets the invites to all the coolest parties. Do them a solid and get them a pair of the hottest heels this season. You know they’ve been eyeing Bottega Veneta‘s latest weaved sandal.
The hipster
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One of a kind gifts for the quirky pal. Reach for unique pieces that showcase their personality. The dodo jacquard tote from Loewe is high up on our list.
The animal lover
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Thank the friend responsible for adorable baby animal photos on your feed with equally cute gifts. Know a cat-obsessed pal? They’ll love the 14-karat gold bracelet by Catbird.
The boss girl
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We all have this friend. She’s perfectly manicured from head to toe. Not a strand of hair out of place, not a crease in sight. What do you get the girl who has it all? More power statement pieces!
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Tried-and-Tested: The best fragrances for women from March 2021

30.03.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Looking for a new signature scent? We’ve rounded up the best of this month’s new fragrance releases, and given them each our honest review to help you make a decision. From Calvin Klein‘s gorgeous, watery floral to Diptyque‘s sweet, woody take on history, here are the best fragrance releases for your consideration.
Diptyque
Orphéon Eau de Parfum, RM699

“In celebration of the fragrance house’s 60th birthday, the Maison has launched their latest eau de parfum, Orphéon. One thing that drew me to this fragrance, in particular, was the rich inspiration behind it. Named after the now-defunct Parisian bar located just a few steps away from the Maison’s first boutique on 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, the scent somehow manages to capture the magic of a night out.
“The fragrance is comprised of woody base notes of cedar, patchouli, and vetiver to represent the furniture within the space itself, rich tobacco reminiscent of the smoky cigarette fog that filled the bar, middle notes of sweet jasmine and musk that stir up the image of men and women dancing in a crowded night club, and sharp top notes of Juniper berries that evoke that familiar scent of gin and tonic.
“All in all, though it comes on a little strong at first spritz, this fresh, floral, and woody scent has an absolutely gorgeous dry-down that lasts all-day, making it the perfect sensual, gender-free scent in my eyes.” — Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
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Chanel
Le Lion de Chanel, RM830

“Did you know that Gabrielle Chanel considered the lion to be her spirit animal? It wasn’t just because it was linked to her birth date, but she found its symbol for bravery and renewal to be a source of inspiration and strength. How do you bottle that into a fragrance? You take powerful ambery notes of labdanum and patchouli, then soften it with vanilla and bergamot. The result is a warm, majestic and elegant fragrance. The first whiff does come off as powdery yet citrusy, but it warms up on you. Personally, I see it as an evening fragrance where the night teases plenty of possibilities, and you are the sophisticated star at the centre of it all.”— Rachel Au, Editor
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Hermès
H24, RM585

“Men’s fragrances can generally be overpowering. They’re unmistakably punchy with a whole lot of musk. Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel knew, contrary to that, there are infinite variations in the men’s universe. She took it upon herself to create a new signature Hermès fragrance to prove it. “I had to open up other, less predictable paths, to move away from the conventional woodiness of men’s scents,” she says.
“It features an aromatic bouquet of botanical—not floral, but botanical—notes, a blend of clary sage, narcissus absolute and rosewood essence. Opening with the image of fresh green leaves with a hint of citrus notes, it then settles down to more metallic nuances. Most men’s fragrances are too strong for my liking, but the new H24 could almost be gender-fluid. And if not, it’s one I would love for my husband to wear.” — Rachel Au, Editor
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Calvin Klein
Eternity Eau Fresh for Her, RM398

“Truth be told, this isn’t the kind of fragrance I typically gravitate towards. I generally prefer more masculine fruity scents that have slightly richer bodies, so I was surprised by how much I liked this watery fruit and floral fragrance.
“Featuring top notes of refreshing pear, blackcurrant, and bergamot, mid notes of peony, rose absolute, and jasmine absolute, and dry notes of patchouli, musk and amber, the newest Eternity fragrance from Calvin Klein is a real mood-lifter. I love that the feminine sweetness of the scent still has a bit of a sharpness to it. Overall, like the campaign claims, it transports the wearer (read: me) directly to a tranquil garden… only this particular garden happens to be in super close proximity with the ocean.
“Plus, I am a big fan of the bottle’s design—it’s chic, sleek, and it will make the perfect addition to my vanity.” — Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
Eternity is available at major departmental stores and online here
FlowerByKenzo
Poppy Bouquet, RM556

“Intoxicating poppy takes centre-stage in this joyful floral fragrance, complemented by fresh notes of Bulgarian Rose, Nashi Pear, and almond wood to round it off. It’s sweet and floral, but not overpowering, which is a huge plus for my sensitive nose.
“Personally, I love the light, delicate dry down of this fragrance—it makes for a great everyday scent and I love how the bouquet of floral notes meld together. Further, the asymmetric, slim bottle is so gorgeous and sleek, yet totally space-efficient.”— Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
FlowerByKenzo’s Poppy Bouquet is now available at Isetan, Sogo, Parkson and Aeon.
Chloé
Atelier Des Fleurs Magnolia Alba, RM428

“Chloé Atelier des Fleurs is a collection of twelve fragrances expressing floral, aromatic or woody notes. This range, designed to be layered together in pairs or in threes, is currently exclusive to Chloé’s store in Isetan KLCC.
“If I had to pick just one as my favourite, it’d be the Magnolia Alba. To create this fragrance, perfumer Louise Turner transcribed the smooth, plump and slightly lemony notes of magnolia blossoms at their peak in spring. On me, it’s fresh with a delicate sweetness that isn’t ‘cloying’ on a hot day—classic and understated, like the bottle it comes in.
“My favourite way to wear it is around the décolletage, with Chloé Atelier Des Fleurs Cedrus on my neck and Atelier Des Fleurs Neroli on the wrists. ” — Adelina Tan, Deputy Editor
Chloé Atelier des Fleurs is now available at Isetan KLCC.
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#FROW: Our favourite celeb beauty looks from Paris Fashion Week SS17
Beauty game on

04.10.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Just when we thought Paris Fashion Week SS17 was all about anti-perfection and channeling your best quirky self, the beauty game at the #FROW blew us away with a slew of picture perfect looks that varied from understated to outstandingly bold. Celebs brought their best face(s) forward as they supported their favourite designers on the frontlines this fashion week. We picked up a few beauty lessons along the way, including Olivia Palermo’s daring navy blue lip outing, how to pull off burnished red eyes that Soko sported (we’re guessing it’s Chanel’s Rouge Allure), and also that ‘less is more’ is always a foolproof formula.
Below, our favourite celeb beauty looks from Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017:
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Bulgari chimes bright with its Carillon Tourbillon watch
Eloquent proof

21.07.2015
By Kenneth Tan

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Beauty, purity and precision. These three values became the guiding light in Bulgari’s development of its 2015 opus. The new 48mm Carillon Tourbillon, Daniel Roth Collection, is a powerfully made Grand Complication which offers a minute repeater, tourbillon and a three-hammer carillon with gongs housed in a slim 18k pink gold case.
Conceived, developed and finished entirely in Bulgari Manufacture’s own workshops, Italian inspiration nonetheless arrives on a flamboyant open-worked dial. Beneath this dial, one finds the precise mechanics of Swiss watchmaking ingenuity. In the midst of this balletic symphony of hammer, gongs and tourbillon are open-worked surfaces, embellished by NAC, an alloy composed of platinum, rhodium, ruthenium and indium.
At the heart of this magnificent timepiece is the Calibre 3300; 327 parts arranged around a large tourbillon carriage. Deep within this is the lavish carillon, a creation which features specially shaped gongs. These gongs are delicately fashion by the hand of artisans and hardened at a temperature of 900 degrees Celsius before yet another round of firing. This arduous process by the artisans is simply necessary to ensure perfect resonance in each and every gong.

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Samsung Galaxy S20: Everything you need to know—including the 108MP camera and Netflix collaboration

13.02.2020
By Ronn Tan

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Another day, another new mobile phone launch. We are definitely not complaining because this is something exciting. During the unveiling of the Galaxy S20, a new family of flagship products were released with the aim of changing the way we capture and experience our world. There are three models: Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. According to Samsung Electronics’ President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Dr. TM Roh, “all three variants come with 5G connectivity”. With that, the Galaxy S20 series is Samsung’s first, full 5G flagship lineup—featuring 5G and AI camera technologies. The Z Flip was also showcased during the event in San Francisco but that’s for later. All eyes and attention on the Galaxy S20 devices.
Ready, set, capture

Samsung Galaxy S20 series front view in three colours
The quality of phone cameras matter now more than ever. Hence, it is only natural for brands to keep pushing the envelope on what they can do to improve and elevate the way we capture the world. With the introduction of an entirely new camera system, the Galaxy S20 comes with Samsung’s largest image sensor yet. This means increased camera resolution. With that, added flexibility for editing, cropping, and zooming help to produce more detailed images. Both the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ come equipped with a 64MP camera whereas the Galaxy S20 Ultra has a camera with 108MP. To take things up notch, Samsung has embedded the S20 Ultra’s camera with the ability to move brilliantly between high resolution 108MP mode and 12MP mode camera.
The Space Zoom technology allows you to zoom up to 30X on the Galaxy S20 and S20+ utilising a combination of Hybrid Optic Zoom and Super Resolution Zoom. Here’s something that might get you (and everyone you know) excited: you can zoom up to 100X on the S20 Ultra—with the help of AI-powered, multi-image processing to decrease quality loss at high zoom levels. Another feature to take note is Single Take. You will be able to capture a myriad of photos and videos like Live Focus, cropped, and Ultra Wide with literally a single take that allows you choose the best moment for yourself. Repeating is officially unnecessary. One take is all it takes. Last but not least, it is now possible to produce 8K video shooting for pro-grade filming capability—from true-to-life colour to quality. What are your thoughts on the camera?
Better way to get things done?

Samsung Galaxy S20 series back view
The Galaxy S20 comes with new features and impactful partnerships. The integration between Spotify and Bixby means you can personalise soundtrack based around your routine. Moreover, thanks to the 5G technology, video chatting experience is enhanced. With fresh Google Duo features, you are now able to enjoy video calls with FHD quality. In addition to that, by being compatible across operating systems, Google Duo allows you to talk to up to eight people at once using the wide lens.
Netflix and Samsung have collaborated on something special too. The Galaxy S20 will be utilised by renowned directors to produce bonus content based on Netflix Originals that are popular. Through an improved integration with Galaxy devices, Netflix’s best-in-class content can be discovered via Samsung Daily, Bixby, and Finder. If you’re into gaming, check this out: smooth gaming is possible with the addition of the 120 hertz display.
Stay alive and secure

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in grey back view
Samsung claims that the Galaxy S20 is the most secure device they have ever made. The devices are imbued with a mobile security platform that protects the device from the chip level through to the software level. That isn’t all as hardware-based attacks will be kept away with the assistance of a new, secure processor. As for battery life, the S20 series come with a 25 watt fast charger. Furthermore, the S20 Ultra supports 45 watt Super Fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series 5G
What do you think of Samsung’s new flagship devices? The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will be available starting 6 March 2020:
1) Galaxy S20 (RM3,599) — Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink
2) Galaxy S20+ (RM3,999) — Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black
3) Galaxy S20 Ultra (RM4,999) — Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black
For more information, visit this website.

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Father’s Day 2020: 18 Splendid gifts for the dad you love and adore

12.05.2020
By Ronn Tan

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Did you know that Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday of June? This means that the day for dads is on 21 June this year. Getting a gift for fathers can go two ways: they can either be really easy or very difficult to shop for. The gift guide below is meant to help you decide on the perfect treat—an indulgent blessing that dad would treasure forever. You can even get him more than one present!
1. Montblanc Meisterstück Gold-Coated 149 Fountain Pen

Montblanc Meisterstuck Pen
Montblanc products tend to be lifetime companions and this fountain pen is no different. The Meisterstück has become a symbol for high quality luxury writing since its introduction in 1924. The nib of every Meisterstück fountain pen is hand-sculpted with gold bands by master craftsmen. You can also choose the size of the nib—from Extra Fine (EF) to Medium (M) to B (Broad). This particular Meisterstück Gold-coated 149 Fountain Pen comes with a hand-crafted Au750 gold nib and the Montblanc emblem.
Price: RM3,365
For more information, visit this website.
2. Garmin Marq Captain

Garmin Marq Captain

Part of the Marq series, the Garmin timepiece is equipped with the modern utility of smart features. Built with titanium and constructed with sapphire crystal, the Garmin Marq Captain is durable, strong, and lightweight. In addition to that, the watch is engineered with a ceramic bezel inlay to protect the watch from wear and tear. Other features to know include the always-on, sunlight-readable display with GPS and premium smartwatch functionality, built-in music storage, smart notifications, daily activity tracking, as well as a wrist-based heart rate and pulse ox sensor. As for battery life, the timepiece can last from 12 days in smartwatch mode to 28 hours in GPS Mode and up to 48 hours in UltraTrac mode.
The Marq Captain is designed with a jacquard weave strap—woven in the south of France—and crafted for exceptional performance in salt water environments. Moreover, current wind speed, temperature, and tide information are all displayed on the watch face.
Price: RM9,999
For more information, visit this website.
3. AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro

This addition to the AirPods family is perfect for dads who enjoy convenience. The earbuds now come with three different sizes of soft and flexible silicone ear tips—for a more comfortable fit. In addition to being sweat-resistant and water-resistant, the AirPods Pro come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation. With Adaptive EQ, one can expect brilliant sound quality; automatically tuning the low-frequencies and mid-frequencies of the music to the shape of an individual’s ear.
Moreover, the Apple-designed H1 chip features 10 audio cores and powers everything from sound to Siri. As for battery life, expect up to five hours of listening time.
Price: RM1,099
For more information, visit this website.
4. Burberry Vintage Check Travel Pouch

Burberry Travel Pouch

Is your dad a travel enthusiast? This travel pouch is perfect for fathers that want to keep their belongings organised on trips. It is available in five different colours: Vermillion, Dark Charcoal, Archive Beige, Black, and Bridle Brown. The compact travel pouch comes with leather trims and a logo-tagged handle. It has one interior zip pocket and two interior slip pockets.
Price: RM2,150
For more information, visit this website.
5. Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 700

Fathers deserve the best and this soundbar is a great option when it comes to sound quality. With the Bose SimpleSync technology, dads can group their Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with the soundbar for a personal television listening experience. The soundbar features a tempered glass top and wrap-around metal grille. Included with the purchase of the soundbar is the Bose Soundbar 700 Universal Remote. It has six presets and lights up only the buttons dad requires in the moment.
Price: RM3,699
For more information, visit this website.
6. Scarf Loewe Jacquard

Loewe Scarf

The striped scarf with Loewe motif and soft fringing comes with a monochrome jacquard knit wool. Available in two colour options—Green/Navy Blue and Beige/Navy Blue—the Loewe scarf measures at 18 centimetres by 135 centimetres. Perfect for dads who are always on-the-go, the scarf is also really lightweight; weighing only 0.238 kilogrammes.
Price: RM1,650
For more information, visit this website.
7. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Part of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 series of flagship devices, the S20 Ultra is a great option for dads who enjoy taking amazing photos on their smartphones. The S20 Ultra comes with Samsung’s biggest image sensor yet—along with a 108 Megapixel camera and the Super Resolution Zoom up to 100 times. The Single Take feature allows users to capture a number of photos and videos, such as Live Focus, cropped, Ultra Wide, and more with one take. Is dad a fan of taking videos? The S20 Ultra offers 8K video shooting. It is available in two colour options: Cosmic Grey and Cosmic Black.
Price: RM4,999
For more information, visit this website.
8. Philips Saeco PicoBaristo

Philips Saeco PicoBaristo

Here’s one for dads who love all things coffee. This super-automatic espresso machine features up to 10 beverage options—including Espresso, Americano, Café au Lait, Cappuccino, Coffee, Espresso Double, Espresso Macchiato, Latte Macchiato, and Ristretto. Along with Thermoblock technology that calibrates coffee to the perfect temperature, the coffee machine also has ceramic grinders that deliver up to 20,000 cups of coffee across 10 different grind settings. With Philips’ patented AquaClean water filter, the need to descale is minimised.
Price: RM5,999
For more information, visit this website.
9. Hermès Tarmac Chimeres Passport Holder

Hermes Tarmac Passport Holder

This passport holder comes with Chimeres Dragon-printed Swift calfskin and palladium-plated snap closure. Swift calfskin—named after the author of Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathan Swift—is supple and sophisticated.
Price: RM3,750
For more information, visit this website.
10. HP Envy x360

HP Envy x360

If dad is looking for a new convertible PC, the 13.3-inch HP Envy x360 is a sound choice. With integrated Webcam Kill Switch and fingerprint reader for seamless login, the HP Envy x360 is designed with privacy in mind. In addition to that, the convertible has a three-sided micro-edge display and audio by Bang and Olufsen. The product also comes equipped with a full-size, illuminated keyboard. Made for convenience, dads will enjoy the four working modes—Laptop, Reverse, Tablet, and Tent. It’s available in Nightfall Black and Ceramic White.
Price: RM3,399
For more information, visit this website.
11. Rimowa Aluminium Groove Case for iPhone

Rimowa Aluminium Phone Case

Combining premium protection with Rimowa’s iconic groove design and made to match their signature suitcases, the iPhone case is lightweight and slim. Moreover, the case is made from aluminium and shockproof TPU. Hence, dad can expect good grip and comfort.
Price: RM480
For more information, visit this website.
12. Penfolds Bin 111A Clare Valley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Penfolds Bin 111A

The rare wine from the 2016 vintage is produced in conjunction with Penfolds’ 175 years of winemaking heritage. This is the brand’s first Special Bin wine in almost a decade. Blended from two South Australian Shiraz vineyards (Botanic Vineyard in Clare Valley and Gersch Vineyard in Barossa), the wine is concentrated with balance and character.
Price: $1,500 (approximately RM6,500)
For more information, visit this website.
13. Nike React Vision

Nike React Vision

The Nike React Vision—with React foam and an ultra-plush tongue that provides surreal comfort—is the latest addition to the React family. Colour pops and vivid textures are integrated with the existence of the revolutionary seamless mesh on the upper. Dad can expect all-day comfort and style with this pair of shoes on. Colour combinations include: Vast Grey, Sail, White, and Black; Summit White, Barely Volt, Laser Crimson, and Black; as well as Light Bone, Photo Blue, and Team Red among other colours.
Price: RM535
For more information, visit this website.
14. Louis Vuitton Horizon Wireless Earphones

Louis Vuitton Horizon Earphones

The luxurious earphones are a combination of a modern design with noise-cancelling and ambient-listening modes. Along with a sleek stainless steel case, the earphones come with the LV logo on a circular brushed-steel stud. The charging case has a sapphire glass lid and polished Monogram flowers. As for battery life, it takes 40 minutes to get a full charge.
Price: RM4,900
For more information, visit this website.
15. Cartier Santos de Cartier Ballpoint pen

Photo by Cartier

This ballpoint pen comes with black composite, godrons decor palladium finish metal, and golden screws. It’s perfect for dads who prefer writing something that’s skillfully and uniquely crafted.
Price: RM2,040
For more information, visit this website.
16. Tumi Arrivé Hannover Slim Brief

Photo by Tumi

The modern Hannover Slim Brief offers an open pocket with protective lining alongside zip entry to two main compartments as well as a quick-access slip pocket for the phone. Part of the Arrivé collection, this bag comes in a seasonal Navy colourway that’s contrasted with black. It is also available in pure black.
Price: RM3,890
For more information, visit this website.
17. Dyson V8 Slim

Dyson V8 Slim

The Dyson V8 Slim cord-free vacuum cleaner is the brand’s lightest without compromising on performance. Its new soft roller cleaner head is 40 per cent lighter and smaller than its predecessor. The wand is now 102 millilitres and the machine weighs 2.15 kilogrammes. The Dyson V8 Slim is equipped with Dyson’s digital motor V8 technology for powerful suction, two Tier Radial cyclones, and whole machine high efficiency filtration. Charging time is approximately five hours.
Price: RM1,799
For more information, visit this website.
18. Father’s Day Hampers from EQ Kuala Lumpur

Available for purchase at Nipah and delivery, EQ’s Father’s Day hampers are filled with hand-picked assortments of snacks and sips. The Wine Hamper comes with Ochagavia white or red wine and two containers of premium cashews in a box of lilies whereas the Champagne Hamper consists of a bottle of Taittinger in a bed of a dozen Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Click here for the order form.
Price: RM208 (Wine Hamper); RM388 (Champagne Hamper)
For more information, visit this website.
What will you be getting for your daddy dearest this Father’s Day? This roundup of gift ideas include suggestions for fathers who are tech fanatics, travel enthusiasts, and food lovers. Fathers deserve the best and these are just some of many ways to shower them with love and gratitude.

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How-to: Sequins for daytime

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How-to: Sequins for daytime
Do the shimmy

16.07.2017
By Joan Kong

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There’s nothing like some sparkle that gives your daily ensemble that perk-me-up; the shiny details—which may have a tacky and over-the-top reputation in the past—have now taken a (surprisingly) wearable turn, with more and more embellished looks spotted out and about during the day. And with day-to-night outfits being all the rage, the trend will let you mix business and pleasure in one. Take a style cue from these celebs who have given the shiny sequins a modern makeover, and we’re hopping on the bandwagon stat.
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It’s in the details

For those of you who are a lil’ hesitant, start small with just a hint of shine to pique some interest. From adding clusters of sequins to amp up your look to breaking off your monochrome ensembles, these understated details lend a trendy result. Erin’s flared pantsuit with sequinned lapels is our next boardroom-to-cocktails style inspo.
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Pare it down

Often associated with party looks, one of the easiest ways to make it daytime-appropriate is to pair it with casual separates. Rugged denim, cosy knits and tailored shirts do the trick. We love how Victoria tones down her festive mini dress with an oversized denim jacket. Swap the heels with a pair of sneakers and you’re all set for your day about town.
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Short and sweet

Notice-me dresses can be worn during the day too, but a tip to style it right is to opt for a shorter length (and a shift silhouette) to lessen the formal vibe. Kelly and Shermine nail their shimmery outfits by keeping things effortless—without forgetting to flaunt their toned pins. Kristen’s knee-length jumpsuit is a refreshing pick for a daytime event.
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Alternatively, you can also go edgy for your take on the trend. Noah’s mesh-checkered combo and Alexa’s biker-jacket pairing exude a more casual-cool flair, but if you’d like to dress to impress, Gabrielle’s double-embellished look and Irene’s boxy cropped top (with a swath of midriff) are your go-to inspo.

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Style diary: Chloë Grace Moretz’ weekend getaway with Jimmy Choo
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05.04.2018
By Joan Kong

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The luxury accessories brand is no stranger to the starlet; a staple of hers not only on the red carpet, she was also spotted in a pair on her days off (most recently during her birthday celebration back in February). With five movies slated to be released this year, Chloë Grace Moretz took a short break away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and travelled to one of Palm Springs’ iconic location—The Parker Hotel for that bit of work and play, with a fashion shoot featuring Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection. On top of that, she also discussed about her career, her family and what she aspires to be for her fans:

What has been your favourite weekend getaway of all time?
This last getaway that we had was for my birthday where my family and I went to Mexico. For me, it’s more about the company you’re with over the destination. If you’re with people you love, you can be anywhere in the world and it feels like home.

What are the key ingredients for the ultimate weekend getaway?
Great people, great music, and great food.

What does Jimmy Choo mean to you?
Jimmy Choo to me feels like a brand that has always made me feel flirty and sexy, while still being comfortable with myself. My Jimmy Choo’s have always been the perfect accessory to make my outfits uniquely me, be it for a red carpet event or Thanksgiving dinner.

You’ve worn Jimmy Choo countless times on the red carpet. Do you have any specific memories of styles you’ve loved or any favourite outfits?
That’s easy! When I was at Sundance, the perfect shoes for me were my gold Jimmy Choo boots. I even wore them to the Women’s Rally. In falling snow, they made me feel like Wonder Woman. After the rally, I was able to wear the same boots with my Vampire’s Wife dress for the after party to the premier. Perfectly versatile!

Are you a big shoe person?
Growing up my mom always had the best shoe collection, so I always knew from a young age that that’s what I wanted too. The perfect shoe for me is comfortable but flashy to make a statement.

Whose shoes would you like to step into for a day?
Gloria Steinem. Because she’s always been such an inspiration to me. She stood up for so many things politically that, over the years, were considered controversial to support. She never took “no” for an answer, and stood behind her words and for equality for all.

Career-wise, 2018 looks to be yet another stellar year with five films slated for release. What has been the secret of your segue from child to teen to more adult titles?
There’s not much that I would call a secret, honestly. Over the years, it’s always been focusing on what is most important to me emotionally to depict on screen. As well as surrounding myself with my family and other people around me who have my best interest in mind. My drive, I would say, comes from my deep love of acting and film-making in general. I’ve always wanted to be the best that I could be at my craft because I truly respect the medium.

You’ve been working solidly for nearly 15 years now, and have managed to play progressive, strong female characters in an industry known for typecasting young women in one way. Where did that attitude come from?
Growing up, I was raised by a single mother and my four brothers. From the get-go, I was bound to have a strong opinion of who I wanted to be in this world, which translated to who I am in this industry. It was never a question for me whether I wanted to be the heroine of my own story or the damsel in distress. I always wanted to be the one taking charge instead of riding shotgun. The diversity of the different roles in my career really came from my wanting to try all genres, and auditioning at a young age for each different type of role, instead of just telling myself I was good at one style and sticking to that.

What does empowerment mean to you?
I think empowerment is too complex to explain with just a few words or examples. I have found that always vocalizing my opinion, while simultaneously listening, comprehending, and learning from others’ opinions has gotten me farther than just having one stance. It’s helpful to have progressive debates on subjects, there are so many ways to empower yourself and others around you.

How easy has it been to find female mentors?
I’ve been incredibly lucky, from the time I was a kid in this industry to have always worked with such supportive women, in front of and behind the camera. They taught me, as did my brothers and my mother, that we are stronger together. Supporting each other will get us farther than being so fiercely competitive that you alienate not only others around you, but yourself as well.

Social media has put a new spin on celebrity, allowing a much more intimate connection with fans and also offering actors the chance to express themselves in a new, creative medium. What has been your experience and how do you feel about being in control of the way you share your personal life?
It has always been important to me that I run all my social media accounts myself. I felt from the time I began on Instagram and Twitter that these profiles were extensions of myself, as well as platforms for me to be able to engage with my fans and have my words be spoken directly from me. I’ve found it really exciting to share my love for photography on Instagram, giving my fans a glimpse into my world, from my point of view. On Twitter, I’ve used it a lot over the years to be able to show my fans the artists and music I’m listening to, which has been different and exciting.

When it comes to ambitions, what are you really prioritizing for your future over the next couple of years?
I’m excited to try my hand at different jobs in this industry, to really dive into being more of a creator than just an actor. From producing through my production company, to co-directing with my brother, Trevor, I believe I will find ways to come in to my own artistic groove over these coming years.

How do you wind down from work?
Just being home with my family and my dogs is the most important respite for me. I also meditate daily to re-center myself and help my brain quiet down.

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Unlock petal-soft skin with L’Occitane Pivoine Sublime’s new skincare treats
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07.06.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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Dubbed the ‘King of Flowers’, the peony is widely admired not only for its soft, delicate beauty, but also its many medicinal benefits. Last year, L’Occitane unveiled Pivoine Sublime—an exquisite line of perfecting skincare products.

The key ingredient to the range is the Perfecting Peony Complex, where peony extract is combined with other perfecting active ingredients of natural origin to give skin optimal hydration, while correcting irregularities and imperfections in skin texture, leaving you with petal-soft, radiant skin. The best part is: they are suitable for all complexions.

If you already love the existing L’Occitane Pivoine Sublime range, it is probably wise to make space in your beauty kit just about now—the brand just introduced three new extensions to the line: an exfoliator, cleanser and toner. Here is your new foolproof cleansing routine to fresh, healthy skin.

Step 1: Cleanse with the Perfecting Make-Up Remover

Armed with a refreshing gel texture, this cleanser works to effectively remove impurities and make-up from the face, eyes and lips. We love how it glides on with ease, and washes off to reveal clean, supple skin.

On days your skin require extra pampering…
Exfoliate with the 2-in-1 Perfecting Scrub

We love a good multi-functional treat for the skin, and this is one of them. A blend of delicate micro-granules, a micro-exfoliant active ingredient and Pivoine Sublime’s peony extract, this can be used as a mask or facial scrub. The unique gel-to-oil texture gently cleanses and exfoliates, prepping the skin perfectly for the next step in your skincare routine.
Tip: To use as a mask, apply a thick layer to dry skin and leave on for two minutes. Then, massage gently and rinse off.

Step 2: Tone with the Perfecting Toner

Achieving velvety complexion is just one step away—to complete your cleansing routine, refine and moisturise the skin with this perfecting toner. Enhanced with Pivoine Perfecteur extract, it leaves skin hydrated and radiant, while open pores become less visible.

The new additions to L’Occitane Pivoine Sublime is now available at all L’Occitane boutiques and counters nationwide or online.

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Film, TV + Theatre
Review: Season 3 of ‘You’ stays true to its roots by portraying the ultimate twisted love story

20.10.2021
By Deanna Cheah

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You is a psychological series starring Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a lover of literature and book conservation. While he appears to be the perfect man who has it all together, Joe has personal demons that he can’t seem to overcome. In addition to a traumatic childhood where he witnessed his mother being in an abusive relationship, he yearned for the love and approval that she withheld from him.
Consequently, he’s brought his mummy issues into adulthood and longs for a maternal figure in his love life. When Joe’s eyes are set on ‘The One’, he becomes obsessed and completely devoted. Based on the books by Caroline Kepnes—there are currently three, with the latest published in 2021—You vividly portrays the extremes of toxic romances and how far one would actually go for the sake of “love”.
Recap of You: Seasons 1 and 2

Spoilers ahead for both seasons

In Season 1, we were introduced to Joe in the New York bookshop where he works. It’s easy to sympathise with this lonely man-child and empathise with his yearning for true love. Though we don’t see much character development for Joe, the appearance of his first love, Candance Stone, sheds some light on who Joe really is: A maladjusted man-child who enjoys the thrill of stalking, who kills when he doesn’t get his way. This is all but confirmed when he murders Guinevere Beck, his love interest who doesn’t reciprocate his feelings. Joe really takes heartbreak to a chilling new level.
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In the second season of You, Joe wants to start over—he changes his name to Will Bettelheim and moves to LA. Here, he tries to be as “normal” as possible but, you guessed it, falls in love with Love (played by Victoria Pedretti). And yes, her name really is Love. They eventually get closer but Love’s brother, Forty, keeps interjecting. After more digging by Joe, we find out that Love and Forty’s parents are 1. wealthy and 2. not all that they seem. Through their family dynamics, we get to see how elitism among psychopaths works. It wouldn’t be You without dead bodies piling up, while we also finally start seeing some character development from our lead serial killer, Joe.
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You: Season 3

The third season of You quickly picks up the pace with intensely consuming episodes, so do block off your time as the compulsion to binge-watch this season is hard to suppress. Let’s start by taking a quick flashback to Season 2, which ended with Joe feeling the urge to know everything about his new neighbour and ominously voicing out his ever-famous line: “You, I need You”. This brought up speculations of whether Joe is actually able to be in a committed relationship, or if he’s addicted to constantly needing a new obsession in his life.
Season 3 starts off with Love delivering their baby boy, which Joe is upset about as it was supposed to be a girl. His inner demons torment him because he is afraid he won’t know how to raise a man. To get away from it all, Love and Joe move to Madre Linda, an upper-class suburban town that’s filled with momfluencers and tech entrepreneurs. Joe, who comes from humble beginnings, hates the highly polished veneer of his new community but puts up with it for his son, even making a promise to leave his murderous past behind.
To feed his boredom, Joe tries to get closer to their neighbour Natalie (the mystery woman in the last episode of Season 2). It doesn’t help that Natalie seems to be flirting with Joe, tempting him with gestures he cannot resist. She picks out books for him from the library and he goes over to her house for a glass of wine. No, nothing more happens, but he is already envisioning an imaginary life with her. When Joe comes to his senses and realises that he’s falling for Natalie, he tells Love they need to curb their boredom by actually doing something.
Surprisingly, Love agrees and attempts to open a pastry shop in a town where no one likes sugar and being gluten-free is a must. Natalie, who is a realtor, helps Love pick the perfect space. But, what she doesn’t know is that Love has found out about her budding relationship with Joe—and Love isn’t happy.
What to expect throughout the season

Mild spoilers ahead

Expect to see and feel a plethora of emotions right from the start. By the first episode, Joe starts to work in the local library and his little thing with Natalie is dead (literally and figuratively) thanks to Love’s impulsiveness. But, as they say, when one door closes another opens. Joe’s new love interest—will he ever learn?—is a librarian he works with. They connect over witty banter about F. Scott Fitzgerald, while Love and Joe also start to mingle with Madre Linda’s posh residents. However, we know this could never last—and there’s blood, lots of it, in this season. Love’s brother, Forty, also makes a cameo.
Despite being a married man and a father, Joe still clearly enjoys the chase, despite (or in spite of?) the risk of being caught by his just-as-deranged wife. People have hobbies to give them purpose in life and for Joe, that seems to be sneaking into houses and stealing the panties of women who catch his interest. You’ll question his motivations and judgement, as well as Love’s—but also relate to the sheer horror of finding another woman’s belongings stashed away in your house. The series of unfortunate events in this season confronts the ugliness of Joe and Love’s twisted relationship, as well as whether the two killers are perfect for each other.
What has always set You apart from many other crime thrillers is the disturbing premise that you never know who might be a psychopath—it could be the soft-spoken guy in the bookshop or the neighbour with a new baby. In its third season, the show continues to serve up shocking twists in mundane settings, in addition to more body counts to unpack in the fourth season that’s now been confirmed by Netflix.
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Grammys 2018: What the stars are wearing
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29.01.2018
By Joan Kong

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The 2o18 award season continues with the Grammy Awards, and what we love most about the Grammys, is the slightly more relaxed dress code that allows the A-listers to play up their award-night ensembles. While you can still expect the stars to dress to a T for music’s biggest night, this year, the red carpet looks were mostly in a palette of neutral hues, with an exception of a few, such as Pink and Camila Cabello who showed up in bold and bright numbers. Our picks for best dressed of the night? Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey who managed to deliver in their über polished get-ups. In support of the ongoing #TimesUp movement, most celebs finished their looks with the accessory of the night—white roses that were pinned on their dresses, or carried with them on the red carpet.

Below, all the show-stopping looks on the 2018 Grammy Awards red carpet:
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All of Jane Chuck’s bridal looks at her dream beach wedding in Greece

08.06.2019
By Stephanie Boey

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Malaysia’s own fashionable set of Instagram royalty made their way to the Greek island of Mykonos during the midweek break. The private beach of Alemagou was the spot, Jane Chuck’s destination wedding with Han Pin Ma has commenced! Her bridal party consisted of a few familiar faces: her sister, Ashley Lau, Brian See, Daphne Charice, Juwei Teoh, Nana Law and Kittie Yiyi. You can bet all that IG star power came with some proper snapshot memories to be remembered for a lifetime and the outfits did not disappoint. Below, all three of Jane’s bridal party looks that she donned for her big day, as well as her most noted bridal party.
#1 Introducing the bridal party

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How’s that for a group shot? The “bridesmaid gang” welcomed the warm Greecian summer in bold coloured swimsuits that lit up the against the bare and minimalistic interiors of the villa. Their diverse combination of colours are in perfect unison to Pride Month 2019, too. (Spotted: Kittie Yiyi in hot pink bike shorts). In the centre of the tableau sat the maiden of the hour, Lady Jane in a molten gold skirt that shone liquid gold. On her head, an oversized floppy straw hat in stark white that drew a mysterious aura.

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#2 The bachelorette party dress

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Jane’s affinity to a slinky silhouette was carried through to the evening festivities. She wore a fitted lace-up dress in wild animal print, paired with sheer gloves worn under a Dior timepiece and her engagement ring from Han Pin. Fun, cheeky, but minimal. No hot pink sash, no crystal-encrusted tiara, just a simple bridal veil that rested on her crown.

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#3 Here comes the bride

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The moment everyone’s been waiting for, the big reveal! For her wedding ceremony, Jane decided with Primalicia, a multi-brand bridal boutique that offers dreamy, classic dresses for your big day. On hers, Jane wore a multi-tiered ball gown with a sweetheart neckline and embellished bodice. The sheer tulle train was light in the wind, falling softly to the sand as the couple said their vows by the beach.

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Which is your favourite bridal look by Jane?
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5 Beauty staples for your best sleep ever
Time to catch your zzzs

20.04.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Two long weekends in a row call for an extra mile with your beauty routine. Treat yourself to these skin-friendly saviours while getting your best sleep ever — even better when you don’t need to wake up to five consecutive alarms the next morning:

Organic and natural French skincare brand Melvita’s latest Nectar Blanc Brightening Duo – Oil & Water combines both compositions to mimic that of your skin’s hydrolipidic film. With a complex of plant-based active ingredients and proteins, this granule-free, no-rinse pre-moisturiser can be used as an exfoliator to rejuvenate and brighten your skin in no time.
Tip: Shake the bottle before use. Spritz a pump onto the palms and massage it to the face with fingertips. Use it in the morning and evening as a precare.

Herbivore Botanicals Pineapple Enzyme + Gemstone Instant Glow Mask has a chockfull of natural, botanical ingredients to nourish your skin before a good night’s sleep. Pineapple and papaya enzymes with micronised Brazilian tourmaline gemstone will resurface and exfoliate your skin for a radiant and vibrant complexion the day after. Not to mention, rice powder and rose water help to tone and soothe fatigued skin — just what you need after a long week.

Erborian combines Korean herbal tradition with French technique in its range of products. Its Ginseng Infusion Total Eye blends herbs such as ginseng, gingko-biloba, ginger and a sugar derivation for cellular renewal and a decrease in dark circles, fine wrinklkes and signs of fatigue. Tired eyes no more!

Nothing is as effective as having a quick-fix balm for all your skin’s needs. Edible Beauty’s & Heal Me Soothing Balm is an aloe-based gel infused with antioxidants such as chamomile, white tea and cranberry to heal skin from dryness and irritation. We can’t get over its decadent scent of cucumber and cranberry that’s perfect for winding down for the evening.

Rahua’s Omega 9 Hair Mask is crafted from ingredients that can be found in your pantry (meaning it’s good enough to eat!), such as gluten-free quinoa, sunflower and canola oil. Its formula also incorporates ungurahua oil — Central America’s best-kept hair secret that’s an all-natural frizz fighting serum. Here’s to waking up with your tresses in full (crowning) glory.

If you’re having a hard time falling asleep and have resorted to all methods (counting sheep included) but to no avail, try this aroma-therapeutic rollerball, the Stress Check Breathe In from This Works. As per its name, this remedy is imbued with a superblend of pure, natural essential oils such as eucalyptus, lavender and frankincense to calm your senses and aid in physical and mental relaxation.
Tip: Glide the rollerball onto wrists and pulse points before bedtime to relieve stress. Roll into the palm of your hands and take five deep breaths.

Herbivore Botanicals, Erborian, Rahua, and This Works are available at all Sephora Malaysia outlets and online at sephora.my

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Watch the Loewe SS19 livestream here

28.09.2018
By Stephanie Boey

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Loewe Spring/Summer 2019 show is almost here! The teasing campaign on Instagram was lensed by Steven Meisel and depicts models Rianne Van Rompaey, Juliane Grüner and Rachide Embalo at a seaside pier, clad in heightened beachwear—a v-neck knitted dress, capri pants, macramé tank and a fisherman’s bucket hat. Also seen on Instagram, the breakout Gate bag in a new black and white grid design. (Psss—have you seen how the Buro fashion team wears the silhouette?) Looking forward to seeing what J.W. Anderson has planned for Loewe SS19!
Tune in to the livestream below at 3.30PM Malaysian time.

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A chat with Swarovski Insider, Tengku Chanela Jamidah on all things brilliant
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21.11.2016
By Buro247

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Right before the city was swept up in the frenzy of Singapore Fashion Week, Swarovski gathered a collective of influencers, media and guests from Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries to showcase the brand’s current and upcoming collections.

Swarovski’s SS17 collection, Urban Romance was unveiled for the first time in Asia at an exclusive trunk show at Singapore’s Naumi Hotel. A tale of two cities—Paris and Los Angeles—inspired a crystalised range that spanned from one-off couture pieces to pared back everyday staples featuring the intricacies of Parisian architecture and the bohemian aesthetics of the Californian city.
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With a glimmering skyline as a backdrop and the FW16 Crystal Galaxy Collection on display, the day concluded on the deck of Singapore’s National Gallery where 250 guests graced the Swarovski Opening Showcase Party for Singapore Fashion Week.
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Amidst the revelry, we managed to catch up with one of Swarovski’s Insiders, Malaysia’s very own Tengku Chanela Jamidah for a tête-à-tête on all things brilliant in jewellery and fashion:

It’s so nice to see you again, Jamidah. You’re here at Singapore Fashion Week (SGFW) as a Swarovski Insider. Could you tell us a little about your role as an Insider for SGFW?
It’s something like being an ambassador. We get the exclusive privilege to preview and wear a lot of the pieces from the newest collections. It’s quite an enjoyable affair—connecting with other influencers around Asia, discovering new local designers, and doing events like meet-and-greets.

How would you define a modern Swarovski woman?
The term used is ‘multi-faceted’ because Swarovski is all about crystals. I think they were quite clever when they chose the Swarovski Insiders. We each have our individual strengths. I come in as a mother and a career woman with a business in fashion. It’s all about balance. It’s a struggle I face myself—balancing everything and to do it all gracefully. It’s something Swarovski crystals represent as well; the cuts are always perfectly balanced, beautiful and timeless.

Your line, Thavia debuted at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) earlier this year. What are your thoughts on Singapore Fashion Week and how does it feel to be back in the midst of the fashion frenzy?
At KLFW, you go to fashion week to support your local designers, you see a lot of your friends, but here it’s a whole new experience. It’s always good to back in Singapore, though. You see so many familiar faces and you meet so many warm people; it feels like a second home.
I feel like the fashion scene here in Singapore is a little edgier than Malaysia. I have noticed very different styling choices—band tees, statement tops, and biker jackets were all mixed and matched with feminine skirts.
Last year, fashion week was held at Takashimaya and it was intense—there was a lot of walking in heels involved. The struggle is real for us girls. The location this year is outstanding. The National Gallery represents Singapore’s heritage and shows off incredible architecture and interiors. To put nice clothing in that kind of atmosphere, just really brings out the whole vibe. Nowadays, it’s all about the vibe.

What are your daily go-to accessories?
I guess you could say that I’m a chameleon. During the day, I go for more classic pieces and typically stick to bangles and earrings. For the evening I pick more big statement pieces. When I’m looking for something minimalist, my go-to piece is this simple wraparound Swarovski piece, the Crystaldust bracelet.

Going back to your clothing line, Thavia—how do you think jewellery can elevate an outfit?
For Thavia, we’re all about street style and key pieces for the season. So, I think it’s important to accessorize well to make the outfit pop. We like to make pieces you can style to wear during the day; but tie it, twist it, or put it off shoulder, and it can go through to an evening function. Incorporating bold statement pieces adds glamour to an outfit—transforming the look from day to night.

What do you think sets Swarovski apart from other jewellers?
I think Swarovski is quite contemporary in a sense. They have done collaborations with many big designers; Mary Katrantzou and Jean Paul Gaulthier, for instance. It keeps them current and on trend. They consistently push themselves in that direction while staying classic at the same time.

Do you have plans on expanding your fashion line to include accessories?
Definitely. We’ll slowly be incorporating a line that’s more lifestyle-skewed, with handbags and shoe pairings. This is in a few years’ time though—not so soon. I’ve also just hired a new designer for Thavia. She has had great exposure after working with brands like Proenza Schouler and Mary Katrantzou. I’m really excited about upcoming collections.

What about creating a stronger presence for Thavia in Singapore?
Thavia has been very well received in Singapore. I intend to be more physically present; either in stores here, through Fashion Valet or our own pop up. We’re currently going through a transitional period where we will have a new structure to be able to cater to the demands of our customers. I think being in Singapore brings really good opportunity and exposure for the brand.

Could you tell us about any collaborations you’re working on at the moment?
I have a personal collaboration with Material Lipstick coming out sometime in December. It’s an edited version of one of their bestsellers, the 1960s Nano. The best part: it’s modular. The bag will be sold as a package—a detachable top with two different bottoms in completely different materials.

Swarovski has also been very smart in recruiting many digital influencers. Karlie Kloss, the new face of Swarovski, herself is a perfect example. What do you think is the importance of social media and digital advancement in fashion?
It’s a very fast, instant, effective way of communicating because not many people have the time to go and read magazines. Like you guys, Buro 24/7, it’s fully digital. I’m toying with the idea of starting a website myself but that’s still in the works. People want to know what goes on behind the scenes, how you develop the concept, and it’s execution which can be properly communicated through a webpage.
That being said, Instagram and social media are still the fastest and most effective tools to tell a story about your brand. I’ve used it in most of my businesses.

Swarovski’s SS17 collection was inspired by two cities—L.A. and Paris. Of all the places you have visited, is there one city that is particularly special to you?
Actually, Paris brings back a lot of memories. I feel very connected to Paris, especially because it launched my career in fashion, through Ultra. I love the vibes in the city. Walking through Le Marais, seeing all the art exhibitions, and meeting people during fashion week—it’s so inspiring.
It just has this sense of romanticism as well—from the rivers, to the beautiful bridges, and the museums. Paris is definitely my favourite and will continue to be for years to come.

If you were to design a new line, would you pick Paris as inspiration for the next collection, or do you have another city in mind?
I find Tokyo quite interesting. It’s so fast paced and forward thinking in terms of trends. Their rich culture and attention to detail are also very inspiring. My daughter is obsessed with Japan, anime, and these videos where they make incredible miniatures of food! Actually, she’s the reason I’m inspired by Japan.

So, for our final question, Coco Chanel said, “Before leaving the house, a lady should look in the mirror and remove one accessory.” Are there any golden rules you abide by when it comes to jewellery?
Yes, I don’t mix metals too much. I match accessories to the outfits I’m wearing. If it has gold accents, I’ll purely choose gold accessories and match that also to my shoes and bag. I think avoiding too many colours that clash is something that everybody should think about when choosing their accessories for the day.

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24 Minutes with Uniqlo’s Yuki Katsuta and Shu Hung
Tech-driven essentials

07.08.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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If there is one trait that Japanese retailer Uniqlo is known for, it is likely consistency. Season after season, the fast fashion manufacturer never fails to deliver, whether in terms of exciting collaborations (the latest one is none other than Irish fashion designer J.W Anderson) or innovative technology incorporated in its apparel. Earlier this March in New York City, we sat down with Yuki Katsuta, Head of Research and Design at Uniqlo, and Shu Hung, Global Creative Director of LifeWear to find out what’s in store for the Fall/Winter 2017 season.

On Uniqlo’s upcoming collaboration with J.W Anderson:
Yukihiro Katsuta: “We wanted consumers to focus at our LifeWear range, and so we thought of using the concept of the origin and history of clothing. We did some research and wanted to add something new to those traditional forms of clothing. For example, fisherman sweaters are something that everyone is doing now. But if we want to do it, why not go all the way and do something different?”
“So we thought of having someone from Britain to design it while using our technology—British heritage meets Japanese technology, essentially. Jonathan is actually Irish, but he is from Britain and is proud of his country. I met him for the first time last October and surprisingly, the process came about very quickly. I thought it would be difficult because of his position at LVMH, but it turns out that he was okay with it. I was very happy to see two different companies coming together—how times have changed!”

On the importance of fittings:
YK: “It takes a lot of time and labour into materialising our lines. The prices are affordable, but the process is luxury—that is how I put it. We spent a lot of time developing material. We’ve already start researching on materials for 2019! We do at least three fittings for one item. When we think about clothing, just 1mm of a difference has a major impact. Fitting is very important for us.”
“I learned it from Jil Sanders, who drove me crazy at the beginning [of our collaboration back in 2009] because we did so many fittings. She’d come to Tokyo and stay for two weeks, and we’ll be doing fittings on the weekends too. I am not a technical person so I don’t have to be there for the fittings, but since Jil is there, I have to be there! I knew it was important but after working with her, I realised the true importance of it. It is a real asset.”

On technology as a true innovation of today:
YK: “We focus on so much of our technologies for this season. But we have two pillars—one is technology and the other is natural materials such as cashmere and merino. When we have collaborations with designers, it is not required for them to use certain technologies. With Christophe [Lemaire], he likes to use natural fabrics and ultra-light materials. We give them freedom to use whatever they like for their collaborations.”
“But design may be more important than technology in some cases. Our philosophy is that our clothing doesn’t have to give one specific message, but the individual consumer is the one who creates the message. We like consumers to use our clothing as a tool to express themselves. Our LifeWear is simple and high quality yet you can wear it for a long time.”

On seamless 3D U-Knits that were unveiled this FW17:
YK: “There are certain things that 3D machines can only produce, including draping and A-line silhouettes. But when we are talking about creating a perfect knit, using 3D is almost a must. The company we worked with is Shima Seiki Manufacturing, a knitting machine production technology leader that is the world’s number one knit manufacturer—90% of the world’s knits come from there. We were able to form a strategic partnership and launched a joint venture called the Innovation Factory. We purchased the knit machines and produce 3D products everyday there. In the future, customising will probably be available for 3D apparel too. I cannot say when, but we are looking forward to that.”

On Uniqlo’s denim innovation:
YK: “What I am most proud of (as a company) is the way we work on our denim from scratch. We own all the machines and every single piece of denim is under our full control. Of course, other denim manufacturers own their own machines too but we make very different products, so it costs us a lot of money because we don’t only manufacture denim. If you compare our denim to 50-year old denim from elsewhere, you probably can’t tell the difference because ours is that good. The advantage to having our own machines is that we don’t have to pay a third party to carry out the finishing for us—and in some cases, they might compromise on the quality.”

What can we expect from Uniqlo U’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection?
Shu Hung: “This will be the third season of Uniqlo U and what’s exciting is the colour palette—from bright blues to reds. This was something that Christophe was experimenting, but the silhouette is one of the biggest things. It is oversized and there’s a lot of volume and draping. It’s quite flattering despite the longer hemlines, and that’s something he wanted to emphasise on. There’s also a lot of technology involved this season, including the denim from our Denim Innovation Center in Los Angeles, and also great knitwear from our factory. This collection is very confident—every single item is very strong.”

 What is the role of Uniqlo U at Uniqlo?
SH: “It’s an experimental thing for us. The range comes from the Paris R&D Center, so I would say that this is where we try new materials, shapes, types of production methods, and we put it out there to see how consumers react. You might see some of those silhouettes trickle down to the main lines. We work a few rounds where we look at every item and figure out if it would resonate with the consumer, or if there is a story to tell.”

Uniqlo U seems like a favourite with fashion crowd. How do you find the middle ground between that range and the other lines for the rest of the consumers?
SH: “Uniqlo U is coming from Paris R&D and Christophe Lemaire, who is a fashion designer. So a lot of experiments come from the fashion point of view. A fashionable mindset will adapt to that much better, but when you look at the product, it’s rather wearable across many mindsets. There’s nothing too crazy with the knits, and that’s something we also thought about. We’re very aware of that, and at the same time we want to make sure it’s experimental enough to make sure it puts Uniqlo in a new place.”

Styling wise, how does Uniqlo offer options to customers?
SH: “Five years ago there weren’t many mannequins in store. But now there’s a Uniqlo point of view with the way you can style each item. It is how customers can take these building blocks and build something out of it. There is a strong styling hand involved with the mannequins and lookbooks, which shows the versatility of each item. We want to show as many possibilities as we can to the consumer.”

Uniqlo LifeWear FW17 is now available at all Uniqlo stores nationwide.

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‘Ayam Goreng Berempah’: A fried chicken fit for multi-cultural Malaysia

29.08.2018
By Loh Yi Jun

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In the world of food, there lies a select few dishes that are wholly revered regardless of class, country, or culture. Without a doubt, fried chicken is one of them. I mean, who in their right mind can resist the crunchy, deep-fried crust and uber-succulent flesh of a good fried chicken?
We’re no different in Malaysia. Mention fried chicken and somewhere a Malaysian will salivate. All throughout the country, allegiances can be made or broken with the mere mention of your favourite fried chicken joint. In KL and PJ alone, we’re spoilt for choice from local joints like Victory’s and Lim Fried Chicken (which, despite its signage, isn’t only for Liverpool fans) to Korean-style fried chicken eateries like Kyochon, and classic American fast food fare like KFC and Texas Chicken.
But out of all the fried chickens, I think Malaysians everywhere can agree that ayam goreng berempah holds a very special place in all our hearts. It’s a fried chicken that’s aromatic and deeply laced with lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and a ton of other Southeast Asian spices. It’s a fried chicken that truly expresses its Malaysian flavours in full, and in doing so it can certainly hold its own against the heavyweights from Kentucky and Korea.
Just like any fried chicken, we all have our favourites. My choice, which happens to be arguably the most prolific one in PJ, is Village Park. Their fried chicken is served alongside their award-winning nasi lemak, and has that shatteringly crispy crust and strong scent of spice all throughout the chicken. The kicker for me though, are those extra fried bits of spice and flour they generously pile on top of your chicken, that when mixed into your nasi gives it that salty, umami crunch. It might just be the reason why I keep going back again and again, and it’s certainly the reason why I’ve tried to recreate Village Park’s chicken at home!
As much as I love ayam goreng berempah though, I have a certain gripe with it. Despite how deeply satisfying it can taste, its texture often leaves much to be desired. Unlike the succulent flesh of Southern fried chicken, which drips with juice as you bite into them, most ayam goreng berempah have dry, overcooked, and sometimes stringy flesh. The secret, I found, to the incredibly moist fried chickens of the American South, is in the buttermilk brine. By soaking the chicken in salty buttermilk, the chicken retains a lot more of its moisture after a long fry in oil, and stays plump and tender.
So this National Day, in the spirit of embracing the diversity in cultures and background our nation is built upon, I attempted to bridge cultures in my kitchen too. I cooked ayam goreng berempah, based off that signature Village Park flavour profile, but I also utilised the buttermilk brining technique that makes the fried chicken of the American South so dang tender. It took me a few attempts to get right (five times to be exact), but it was so worth it! The result combines the aromatic, spice-laden flavours of ayam goreng berempah, and the succulent, juice-dripping texture that’s a signature of a good buttermilk fried chicken, giving it the best of both worlds.
Scandalous? Perhaps. But like Malaysia, I think it’s certainly benefited from the cultural diversity. So Selamat Hari Kebangsaan all! Here’s to a new Malaysia, and to a future that embraces the weird and wonderful rojak-ing of food, culture, and heritage that makes this country so uniquely ours!

Recipe: Ayam Goreng Berempah Buttermilk
Serves 4

Ingredients:
4 whole chicken legs (drumstick + thigh)
Buttermilk brine 500ml milk 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or lemon juice 1 tablespoon salt
Spice paste 5 shallots, peeled 8 garlic cloves 3 stalks of lemongrass 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon curry powder
Flour dredge 200g all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ tablespoon salt
~1 litre of oil, for deep frying
Directions:
1.     Pour the milk into a large bowl. Then, add the white wine vinegar and salt to it, give it a quick stir and let it sit for 10 minutes until it starts to coagulate a little. (Alternatively, you could buy ready-made buttermilk, though it is a little tough to find in Malaysia.) Submerge the chicken legs in the buttermilk brine and let it sit, refrigerated, for 4 hours, or up to overnight for the buttermilk to really work its magic.
2.     After brining, remove the chicken from the buttermilk brine, and pat it dry. Reserve the buttermilk.
3.     For the spice paste, roughly chop up the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, and ginger, and put them all in a food processor or blender. To this, add the turmeric powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and curry powder and blend them all until smooth. Rub this spice paste all over the chicken, and refrigerate for another 2 hours, or up to 12 hours.
4.     When you’re ready to fry the chicken, heat up the oil in a deep pot or a wok to 170°C. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. For each piece of chicken, first, dredge it in the flour mixture, give it a few taps to get rid of the excess flour, then dip it in the buttermilk reserved from earlier. Finally, dredge it in the flour a second time, and again, tap off the excess. Fry the chicken immediately in the oil for 10-12 minutes, making sure most of the chicken is submerged in the oil. Flip over the chicken halfway through frying. Fry the chicken in a few batches if they don’t all fit in the pot.
5.     When the chicken is done frying, remove from the oil and place them on a wire rack to let the excess oil drip off. Let it rest for 5 minutes before digging into them!
6.     Eat them however you like – with chilli sauce, in nasi lemak, or just on its own!

Follow Jun on his blog for more recipes and musings on food.

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Arrivals at the 2017 American Music Awards
Music's finest

20.11.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Last night at the 2017 American Music Awards saw one of America’s most popular and sucessful singers of all time receiving an accolade that was a long time coming: The legendary Diana Ross took home the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross on stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
While that swamped the headlines—along with Ross’ performance that had all her boundaring-busting hits, worth mentioning is the celebrities’ red carpet game during the arrivals. Black was the theme of the night, with A-listers donning a variety of outfits that ranged from badas* to feminine. Celebs who repped the former include Selena Gomez in Coach (she also debuted her new blonde ‘do), Hailee Steinfeld in Mugler and Ciara in Alexandre Vauthier; while Demi Lovato and Kelly Rowland showed up in girly gowns worthy of a double take.
Below, click through the gallery to find out who wore what that night:
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Round up: Best moments of the 2015 VMAs

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Round up: Best moments of the 2015 VMAs

31.08.2015
By Buro247

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With this year’s VMAs hosted by Miley Cyrus, we expected nothing less shocking than her controversial performance with Robin Thicke in 2013. With spectacular performances by award-winning artists, extravagant costumes and a bit of bad blood spilt on stage, this year surely did not disappoint. Have a look at the most memorable moments below:
1. Nicki Minaj’s opening performance with a special appearance from Taylor Swift. The two VMA winners made up their Twitter feud by warming up the stage with their glittery red frocks and friendly embraces.

2. Kanye West’s priceless staged reaction when Taylor Swift won ‘Best Female Video’. West first pretended to fall asleep and then faked a second interruption to Swift’s acceptance of the award.

3. Justin Bieber’s emotional breakdown after his performance of ‘Where Are U Now’ and new single ‘What Do You Mean’.

4. Taylor Swift’s throwback to the infamous 2009 VMAs when presenting West with the Video Vanguard Award as she joked “So, I guess I have to say to all the other winners tonight: I’m really happy for you, and I’mma let you finish but Kanye West has had one of the greatest careers of all time!”.

5. Rebel Wilson twerking with Nicki Minaj after stripping down her police attire to reveal a t-shirt that spelt out “F— tha stripper police”.

4. Nicki Minaj calling out Miley Cyrus on stage during her acceptance speech stating “And now, back to this b**** that had a lot to say about me in the press. Miley what’s good?”.

5. Kanye West dropping more than just his microphone after announcing that he’s decided to run for president in 2020.

The full list of VMAs 2015 winners:
Video of the Year: Bad Blood – Taylor Swift & Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Video: Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Best Male Video: Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson
Best Hip-Hop Video: Anaconda – Nicki Minaj
Best Pop Video: Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Best Rock Vide: Uma Thurman – Fall Out Boys
Artist to Watch Award : Fetty Wap – Trap Queen
Best Direction: Alright – Kendrick Lamar
Best Editing: 7/11 – Beyoncé
Best Collaboration: Bad Blood – Taylor Swift & Kendrick Lamar
Best Visual Effects: Where Are U Now – Justin Bieber & Jack U
Best Video with Social Message: One Man Can Change the World – Big Sean, Kanye West & John Legend
Best Art Direction: So Many Pros – Snoop Dogg
Best Cinematography: Never Catch Me – Flying Lotus & Kendrick Lamar
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Kanye West

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15 Pairs of slouchy denims to help you ditch the skinny jeans trend

27.10.2021
By Kelly Lim

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Remember the baggy, loose-fitting jeans that encapsulated a whole era of ’90s teen angst (think pop punk stars like Avril Lavigne and *NSYNC)? Well, they’re back and bigger than before.
Roomy, wide-legged denim is the hot new jean in town––and with good reason. Our focus on comfort during current times have led to a movement towards more relaxed, voluminous silhouettes, and the realm of denim has received a similar treatment as the comfy clothing option has transitioned seamlessly into the everyday on both the runways and the street. Pushing forward the slouchy look, the Spring/Summer 2022 collections delivered the final blow to fashion’s abandonment of skinny jeans, as brands from Molly Goddard to Balenciaga and Peter Do and The Row all championed baggy blues to show that the style is set to reign supreme for the foreseeable future.

Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2022

Molly Goddard Spring/Summer 2022

Peter Do Spring/Summer 2022

Meanwhile, celebrities from Bella Hadid to Dua Lipa and Blackpink’s Jennie have embraced the baggy pants trend as a staple of the everyday in a variety of styling options that include balancing the oversized proportions with a form-fitting top to going all-over oversized with an equally baggy sweater.

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Take it from us: Once you find the right pair, you’ll never want to take them off. Baggy jeans will fit effortlessly from day-to-night, and can be easily dressed up with a tailored blazer and an It-bag or sky-high stilettos and chunky jewellery for a more polished look. While the appeal of skinny jeans was that it streamlined any outfit, loose-fitting denims do the opposite and leaves you with an effortless (comfier) cool however you wear it.
Ready to go hunting? Luckily for you, we’ve done the digging––ahead, find our pick of the best baggy jeans on the market, designed in different cuts, washes and patterns to fit a variety of personal styles:

Shop: Mosaic Pleated Jean Released Hem Mesa, Frame, RM539.11

Shop: Barrel wide-leg jeans, Totême, US$359 (approx. RM1,489.13)

Shop: Heart pocket jeans, Natasha Zinko, US$560 (approx. RM2,322.88)

Shop: Dad organic-cotton ripped boyfriend jean, Raey, RM664

Shop: Ella high-rise wide-leg cropped jeans, Khaite, RM1,723

Shop: High-rise straight-leg jeans, Lemaire, RM2,410

Shop: Egli high-rise wide-leg jeans, The Row, €589 (approx. RM2,834.54)

Shop: High-rise belted jeans, Peter Do, €559 (approx. RM2,690.17)</figcap

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4 Buro readers take on Christophe Lemaire’s first Uniqlo U collection
Uniquely you

06.10.2016
By Buro247

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After two sell-out collaborations and months of anticipation, Uniqlo U is finally here. Making its debut in Malaysia today, the Fall/Winter lineup marks Christophe Lemaire’s first collection as Uniqlo’s Artistic Director. Embodying the brand’s philosophy behind its LifeWear line of comfortable and high-quality clothing, Lemaire elevates and redefines wardrobe essentials; whether through silhouettes, details or fabric choice. Think basics to be anything but, well, basic.
With designs made to express one’s individuality, what better way to epitomise the essence of Uniqlo U than to have our readers experience the collection firsthand? After inviting readers to show off their style in our #BuroStreetStyle Instagram contest, only four were selected to be in an exclusive Buro 24/7 Malaysia and Uniqlo photoshoot. Each winner also walked away with RM200 worth of shopping vouchers and an outfit from the Uniqlo U collection. We get to know the four #BuroStreetStyle winners as they divulge their style, #OOTD tips and love for the new collection.

Valenditro Mathiew, 20
{insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”buro uniqlo u valen” rid=”4463″ order=”a_tstamp”} Describe your personal style.
I’m quite adventurous when it comes to my style. It all depends on the occasion and mood that I’m in. I could be in loud prints on one day and go monochrome the next. It’s utmost important to feel confident in my ensembles.
How do you master the art of snapping an #OOTD?
Natural lighting! Yes, it can get really hot when posing for a picture under the sun but hey, anything for a great #OOTD. Also, make sure your outfit does not blend in with a busy background; it needs to be the hero of the shot.
Having said that, did you feel less nervous while on set at the photoshoot?
It was a bit awkward for me when I first got in front of the camera but I became more relaxed with the photographer’s guidance. After seeing the Uniqlo U pieces and the looks styled by Jasmine, my nerves quickly dissipated. The photoshoot was such a wonderful and an unforgettable experience.
After viewing the Uniqlo U firsthand, can you describe the collection in three words?
 Universal, quality, affordable.

What was your favourite piece from the Fall/Winter lineup?
It has got to be the button-up shirt for the group shot. The styling possibilities are endless; from leaving it un-tuck and slighty unbuttoned on a casual day to pairing it with a blazer for my college presentations. One could never go wrong with a plain white shirt!

Danielle Lee, 33
{insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”buro uniqlo u danielle” rid=”4464″ order=”a_tstamp”}Give us a brief account of your experience at the photoshoot.
I was really thrilled to be one of the first lucky ones to see the collection up-close and personal, let alone, model it for the shoot. It was so much fun trying out different and unexpected pairings.
What was your favourite part of the photoshoot?
I’m Head of Production for a local e-commerce brand, so I’m always surrounded by models who are all dolled up. So to be the one to have hair and makeup done instead, I was certainly overjoyed. I mean, which girl wouldn’t like that?
What do you like most about Uniqlo U?
I like how the collection transcends trends. Christophe Lemaire definitely brought a chic Parisian flair to everyday wardrobe essentials.
Tell us which piece you picked to go home with.
The oversized shirtdress is my favourite item because of its versatility. Not only can it be worn as a dress, it can also be styled as a top or even, as an outerwear.
 How do you take a perfect #OOTD photo?
Whenever I’m heading to Instagram-worthy spots, it helps to plan my outfits ahead of time. I keep myself inspired with the help of social media, fashion influencers and even the people around me.

Juno Ko, 25
{insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”buro uniqlo u juno” rid=”4465″ order=”a_tstamp”}Tell us how it feels to win the #BuroStreetStyle contest.
I’ve always been unlucky when it comes to competitions, so I was really ecstatic when I found out that I won. As a freelance hairstylist, it was an interesting experience to be in front of the camera for a change.
What is your go-to trick when snapping an #OOTD?
I find that being too pose-y makes everything look forced. Always keep it natural. Candid shots are the best!
What was the best part of the whole photoshoot experience?
My everyday style is a little bit of street with an edge, so to be dressed in Uniqlo U was definitely an eye-opener. I never knew I could rock some of the collection pieces, so it was a lot of fun to be styled in different looks that are simple but so effortlessly cool.
Do you have a favourite look?
I like the turtleneck and sweatpants combination. It’s such a lazy-day outfit yet so put-together at the same time. The cashmere blend turtleneck sweater is lightweight but it keeps me cozy – perfect for work since I’m constantly in air-conditioned studios.

If you could describe Uniqlo U in three words, what would they be?
Comfortable, functional, sophisticated.

Angelina Saw, 23
{insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”buro uniqlo u angeline” rid=”4466″ order=”a_tstamp”} How does it feel to win the #BuroStreetStyle contest?
It’s so exciting! Buro 24/7 is one of my go-to digital magazines, so to be a part of this whole experience really is a highlight for me.
Tell us about your first experience on set.
The photoshoot was a real pinch-me experience. I was nervous at first but everyone at the studio immediately made me feel at ease. I got to pull off unique pairings that I’ve never tried before or even thought of, thanks to Jasmine, the stylist.
 After viewing and trying on the pieces, what are your thoughts on the collection?
I like how Uniqlo U features accessible pieces without compromising on style and quality. The Fall/Winter range has a good mix of silhouettes that are very wearable for daily wear, even for a professional working environment like my office.
Tell us about your favourite outfit from the photoshoot.
I loved my look with the grey pinstriped shirt and burgundy cardigan dress, which lent a preppy feel. It was very comfortable and I can see myself wearing the ensemble to the office on casual Fridays or to brunch on the weekend.
Do you have any tips on acing an #OOTD shot?
Always dress in what makes you feel comfortable. It’s important to look and feel good. Also, your outfit is a form of individual self-expression, so never take your #OOTD too seriously!

Credits:
Photography: Eric Chow/Blink Studio
Styling: Jasmine Leong
Art Direction: Chong Yi Suen
Hair: Bibian Leong/Hair Menu Wigs
Makeup: Joey Yap
Styling Assistant: Alyssa Lee

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