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Gigi Hadid puts a modern spin on Reebok’s classic silhouettes for their first capsule collection

12.12.2018
By Stephanie Boey

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Gigi Hadid has long been an Reebok girl. From fronting the brand’s perfomance wear as early as 2016, the 23-year old model now adds a capsule collection she co-designed to her name. Given free reign with the archives, Reebok x Gigi Hadid is a 6-piece collection that reimagines some of the athletic brand’s most iconic silhouettes and appropriates them for modern athleisure fans and the arching neutral palette in black and white seen on all the pieces make it easily adaptable to any closet.
The Freestyle Nova Ripple is an update on the original high-top design from 1982 with a utilitarian twist. The classic sneaker now comes in a boot silhouette with new laces and hardware, textured leather uppers and a chunky rubber outsole that grips and brave a tough terrain…while also being camera-ready for the ‘Gram.
Back with a more streamlined colourway, the Reebok Aztrek gets a sleek modern look in a monotone refresh, but pays tribute to the colourful original from the ’90s with neon accents. The neutral colourways receive pops of colour in neon pink and orange seen on the laces, peek-a-boo sockliner and a single leather detail on the body. The updated sneaker is Gigi’s response to the current chunky silhouette or “dad sneakers” that continues to reign supreme. “You’re paying $1,000 for a shoe you can’t work out in, but the [Reebok x Gigi Hadid Aztrek sneakers] are a shoe that’s trendy and you can also wear them to the gym”, said Gigi at the collection preview in Sydney.
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The chunky sneaker isn’t the only trend she was inspired by. The current logomania craze too gets a Gigi Hadid spin with Reebok x Gigi Hadid logo tees. The athleisure street style star usually dons cropped tees and midriff-baring tops and decided to incorporate that into the t-shirts she designed for Reebok. The casual tees are easily converted into crop tops with the preset dotted lines. Can’t decide on your desired length? Start slow with the lower hemline that cuts into a baby tee and work your way up (literally). Coined the ‘G-Crop’, style it like Gigi in her preferred length that sits high on the ribcage. How high will you go?
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Price ranges from RM99 to RM499. Reebok x Gigi Hadid Freestyle Nova Ripple and Aztrek shoes will hit stores this Friday, 14 December 2018. The next wave will be followed by the logo T-shirts which will be available in January 2019. Shop the collection at Stadium Mid Valley, Royal Sporting House Pavilion KL, Gurney Plaza Penang, and Reebok City Square, Johor Bahru or log on to Zalora Malaysia.

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The latest additions to Richard Mille’s RM 07-01 Automatic collection are the evening watches you never knew you wanted

04.03.2021
By Joan Kong

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Richard Mille may have only introduced women’s watches four years after its first men’s novelty in 2001, but the brand has upped its game when it comes to timepieces for the ladies in recent years. Following the launch of the RM 71-02 Automatic Tourbillon Talisman in November last year, his round, the spotlight’s on the latest additions to the RM 07-01 Automatic collection—the RM 07-01 Automatic Starry Night and the RM 07-01 Automatic with an open-link bracelet. Both models highlight the patented Carbon TPT—a high-performance material that’s strong yet light.

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic Starry Night

Befitting its name, the RM 07-01 Automatic Starry Night features 181 diamonds that are set in 5N red-gold prong settings, peppered all over the Carbon TPT dial and bezel. Its charm doesn’t just lie in the embellishment. The mastery of machining the Carbon TPT is also demonstrated, as specialist CNC machines equipped with diamond bits are used in order to shape the hard material.

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic with open-link bracelet

On the other hand, the RM 07-01 Automatic is a fresh take on the open-link bracelet that we’re used to seeing from the brand. While the bezel and the casebook are crafted in Carbon TPT, and the caseband in 5N red gold, the strap is a combination of both materials weaved together. The contrast of colours is definitely one of the model’s main appeals.
Beneath the surface, both watches house the in-house Caliber CRMA2—a skeletonised movement with hours, minutes, and a variable-geometry rotor—under its signature tonneau case, sealed with a matching shaped clasp.
They may look like the perfect evening watches for the bold and modern at first glance, but who are we kidding—we’d gladly wear them during the day too.

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NYFW SS16: Boss Women

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NYFW SS16: Boss Women
Wu's the boss

17.09.2015
By Buro247

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Jason Wu is doing wonders at Boss Women. His woman works for her money and her wardrobe is unfussy, superbly cut and always elegant. Borrowing from the house’s heritage, Wu showed the chicest tailored pantsuits but in a looser, more relaxed silhouette. Wu’s use of pleats and sheer panels lent a little sex appeal, while adding just the right amount of interest. There were a couple of riffs on a white shirt that seemed a little done before, but  filmy dresses in bright yellow, blue and red were a nice counter-balance to the more structured pieces.
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This Malaysian artist is taking a stand against domestic violence—one postcard at a time

01.06.2020
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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This year has been a whirlwind. We had a government collapse, regroup, collapse and then regroup again; we had the pandemic outbreak; we had International Women’s Day and then we had… #WanitaBukanDoraemon? Yeah, remember that little set of infographics the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry came out with? As in, the official advice that urged women to (of all things) nag their deadbeat partners in a cutesy ‘Doraemon-like’ tone. Yep. Baffling. Needless to say, this year has been a lot of things.
However, as silly as it sounds right off the bat, there are a lot of sinister undertones that underly that very misguided message—since the implementation of the MCO (now CMCO) on March 18th 2020, the ministry’s Talian Kasih hotline has seen a considerable 57% increase in distress calls from women. In addition to that, WAO has seen a 148% increase in Hotline calls and WhatsApp enquiries. For the victims of domestic abuse, being homebound is a matter of life and death.
Well, Choy Yuin Quan (also known as Quan Choy) has had enough. As a freelance illustrator (who also happens to be pursuing her Business and IT degree at UCL), the 20-year-old has taken it upon herself to tackle one of Malaysia’s greatest demons. Armed with little more than a few (hundred) postcards and a lot of heart, here’s how she’s making a difference with #KadsForKawans.

What is #KadsForkawans and what inspired you to start it?

“I’m selling postcards from my #EmmelineQuarantines series to raise funds for the Women’s Aid Organisation whilst reviving the charm of snail mail. I’ve always wanted to sell my work for charity, but what inspired #KadsForKawans was the lockdown. More specifically, the kindness that circulated amongst my family & friends throughout, filling each others’ homes with many treats from afar.
“I realised that postcards were a perfectly thoughtful yet affordable option to remind all your friends of your love for them, without burning a hole in your wallet! They also remind me of my boarding school days, when we’d mail each other cards around Christmas–I wanted to revive that excitement.”

Why did you choose the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)?

“I wanted to support a cause that’d create a large impact in the long-term. Many COVID-19 food banks and emergency funds have received a lot of publicity, so I wanted to highlight less-acknowledged, yet equally important issues magnified by the pandemic.
“I was shocked to discover the stats on domestic abuse in Malaysia, and that calls for help from the WAO have doubled within just the first month of MCO! Their work to aid these women and children with legalities, sheltering, education and mental health was deeply inspiring, and I saw this as a great opportunity to raise an issue so scarily pervasive, yet hardly discussed in Malaysia.”

Tell us more about your Emmeline Quarantines series!

“Emmeline is a character I created at the start of MCO, now the star of my postcards. Impractically fashionable, she does the mundane whilst dressed flamboyantly in quarantine, with most of her wardrobe being actual pieces from local designers.”
“Besides promoting local brands, I wanted to spread positivity in this trying season and to remind everyone that, essentially, “quarantine doesn’t have to suck”! In most illustrations, she’s trying new things (though often failing too), attempting to make the most out of her situation. They’re reminders to take it day-by-day, let ourselves discover new possibilities, and to find the humour in it all.”

How would you describe your illustration style?

“Minimalistic, only to highlight the intricate details within my main subject. With art being a medium for release, my ethos rests on embracing imperfections and letting go—thus the seeming incompleteness and out-of-line colouring. That, or it’s my laziness masked with a ‘creative license’!”

How is the campaign going so far?

“I was quite literally overwhelmed by everyone’s support! Almost 500 cards were ordered within the first three days—encouraging yet daunting for a one-man job! Many also provide additional donations to the WAO with their purchase, which definitely helps.
“I’m glad to have gotten the conversation going, especially throughout Instagram. It was touching to hear acquaintances and friends inspired to start their own fundraisers for the WAO and other charities!”

Any plans to expand the available designs?

“As a fundraiser, the campaign lasts til the end of June. I’ve just released phase 2, and the postcards will also be available in one of my favourite local stores, APOM! Apart from that, I’m excited to work on designs for upcoming brand collaborations, personal commissions and future products!”
To purchase a postcard and support #KadsForKawans, fill in the order form here. For more whimsical illustrations and content, check out Quan’s art page, @quan.creates. For her upcoming collaboration with APOM! keep a keen eye on their website. Most importantly, if you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, call WAO’s 24-hour hotline at +603 7956 3488 or text their TINA Whatsapp service at +6018 988 8058.

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New month, new bags: January ’22 edition––from Dior, Loewe, and more

20.01.2022
By Kelly Lim

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It’s a new year and to help ease you into 2022, we’re back on the roll with a delightful lineup of the need-to-know designer bag drops of the season. This month, we’ve got Loewe’s highly-anticipated link-up with Studio Ghibli featuring a second collection focused on anime classic Spirited Away (psst, somewhere on eBay, listings for pieces from the collab are going for thousands); Dior’s latest launch of their sporty Vibe line; refreshed icons from Fendi’s Winter capsule; Valentino’s versatile Y2K-esque Garavani Locò bag; as well as Kate Spade’s show-stopping smile bags to help inject a bit of laughter into your life.
Find all the lowdown of the latest luxury bag drops ahead:
Dior Vibe line

First unveiled during the Dior cruise 2022 show in the Greek capital of Athens, the Dior Vibe line unites the world of sportswear with Dior heritage. As such, what better way to spotlight the bag than with a campaign featuring eight female athletes, including Greek athlete Athina Koini, Somali boxer Ramla Ali, Afghan-Danish soccer player Nadia Nadim, Korean figure skater Yuna Kim and Chinese National Team Fencer Sun Yiwen, who embody the energy and elegance of the bag?
Conceived as a hybrid creation incorporating the codes of sneakers, the Dior Vibe blends practicality and sophistication with its graphic lines and emblematic curves––its no wonder that when it dropped, every tastemaker seemingly bagged one, including Blackpink member Jisoo. Available in the hobo and bowling bag styles across a variety of colours and sizes, each Vibe bag carries the house’s hallmarks symbols––Christian Dior stripes and monogramming––and is more decidedly sporty when compared to other Dior classics such as the Lady Dior.

Shop: Small Dior Vibe Hobo bag, Dior

Shop: Medium Dior Vibe zip bowling bag, Dior

Shop: Large Dior Vibe classic bowling bag, Dior

The Dior Vibe line is now available in-stores and on dior.com.
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Valentino Garavani Locò bag

The early aughts nostalgia lives on! Valentino’s latest bag has us all going locò for its elongated and compact design, punctuated by double gold chain handles and an eye-catching V clasp that injects a touch of contemporary urban charm. Playful yet possessing a retro appeal, the versatile bag detaches into a clutch and arrives in variations of sleek shiny black, neon yellow and bright bubblegum pink. The Valentino Garavani Locò draws its name from locomotive, a nod to the design of the model and mobility, as well as the latin word for madness, in celebration of Italian hedonism as an expression of the limitless possibilities of and human identities.

Shop: Vlogo signature calfskin shoulder bag, Valentino

Shop: Vlogo signature calfskin shoulder bag, Valentino

Shop: Vlogo signature calfskin shoulder bag, Valentino

The Valentino Garavani Locò collection is now available in stores and online at valentino.com.
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Fendi

Launched late last year, Fendi’s Winter capsule introduces season signature realised via iterations of new house motifs as an evolution of the aesthetic first established during Kim Jone’s first collection for Italian house. As such, iconic handbag styles such as the Peekaboo, Baguette, Sunshine Shopper and Fendi Touch were all refreshed in accordance to the season.
One particular standout was the marble print that characterised the British designer’s couture debut. Reimagined in both rich peacock blues and a bold psychedelic hue (that will also work perfectly for CNY), the striking pattern appears across the Peekaboo and Fendi First in marbled shaved velvet, a material handcrafted using a technique known as carpet embroidery. Meanwhile, 3D textured FF motifs adorn a series of bags that range from the Sunshine Shopper tote to the Baguette and adorable mini models, in technical mesh of various versatile shades. If you’re on the hunt for a statement everyday companion, the options here are endless.

Shop: Peekaboo Iseeu Medium, Fendi

Shop: Peekaboo Mini, Fendi

Shop: Midi Baguette chain, Fendi

Shop: Fendi Sunshine Large, Fendi

Shop: Mini Sunshine shopper, Fendi

The Fendi Winter capsule is available online and in-stores.
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Loewe x Spirited Away

What’s fashion about if not fantasy? Following last year’s iconic Loewe x My Neighbour Totoro capsule, Loewe and Studio Ghibli are back again with yet another fantastical collaboration, this time spotlighting one of the Japanese animation studio’s most-loved films, Spirited Away.
This latest drop celebrates the film’s magic, bringing its awe-inspiring characters to life across ready-to-wear, blankets, scarfs, as well as a selection of the brand’s distinct leather and canvas bags including the Amazona, Puzzle, Hammock, Flamenco and totes. From young protagonist Chihiro to Kaonoshi the spirit with no face and even the cute little soot sprites, figures are playfully rendered as jacquard, print, applique, and embroidery, while landscapes manifest as allover prints across accessories.

Shop: Chihiro Amazona 28 bag, Loewe

Shop: Kaonashi Small Hammock bag, Loewe

Shop: Aogaeru Mini Flamenco Clutch, Loewe

Shop: Bo mouse Amazona 19 bag, Loewe

The Loewe x Spirited Away collection is available now online at loewe.com.
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Kate Spade New York Smile collection

What better way to ring in the year ahead than with a bag that literally looks like a smile? Kate Spade’s latest Smile bags arrive expanded in a new small crossbody size that features a feminine, chunky chain, making it perfect for any occasion, any day. It doesn’t stop there: The crossbody strap is also detachable, transforming it into a chic shoulder bag to complement different day-to-night ‘fits.
For the new season, the Smile line is also available in new textures and colours that include a two-toned metallic tweed for those who have a penchant for things a bit more sparkly, as well as in a  luxurious velvet and solid leather.

Shop: Smile small crossbody bag, Kate Spade New York

Shop: Smile small crossbody bag, Kate Spade New York

Shop: Small smile crossbody bag, Kate Spade New York

The Kate Spade New York Smile collection is available now online and in stores.
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#InstaLove: Coffee in a cone is world’s most Instagrammed coffee
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23.05.2016
By Rachel Au

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When it comes to Instagram, innovative and new forms of food trends are sure to be an instant hit, like the recent avocado roses. Now, the next #InstaLove is #coffeeinacone created by Dayne Levinrad of Grind Coffee Company in Johannesburg, South Africa. The object in question is basically coffee served in an ice cream cone coated with chocolate.

A photo posted by ™©® (@smile.at.it) on May 22, 2016 at 7:19am PDT

Coffee in a cone was launched in January and has since reached nearly one million images with the hashtag around the world, as claimed by Levinrad; adding that it’s the world’s most Instagrammed coffee. The idea may be innovative and it may look simple, but its creation process was less than easy.

A photo posted by Melissa de Mata (@melissademata) on Apr 12, 2016 at 11:36am PDT

After working as a coffee consultant in Brazil, Australia and Los Angeles, Levinrad returned home to Johannesburg and wanted to do something different. With the inspiration that people love ice cream, coffee and chocolate, he tried to combine all three at once. But as initial experiments showed, it wasn’t as simple as just pouring coffee into a wafer cone lined with chocolate—the wafer was too thin, the chocolate melted too fast and the coffee would eventually leak through.

A photo posted by a souvenir (@asouvenir_jhb) on Apr 19, 2016 at 11:54pm PDT

Levinrad eventually discovered the trick by using four different chocolate compounds to coat the cone, each hardened by varying percentages of cacao content. While this is by far the most optimal setting, customers only have ten minutes to drink the #coffeeinacone before it melts the chocolate layers and leaks from the cone.

A photo posted by The Jo’burg Foodie (@thejoburgfoodie) on Apr 30, 2016 at 3:31am PDT

“Now we’ve got the whole thing under patent,” says Levinrad, “it’s a very arduous process.” Well, anything for food and Instagram, right? However, Johannesburg’s The Grind Company isn’t the only place that serves #coffeeinacone—Alfred Coffee & Kitchen and Zia Valentina, both in Los Angeles have a slightly similar version although the former actually uses the cones from the latter, and calls them waffle cups instead of cones.

A photo posted by @seekinggoodvibes on May 11, 2016 at 11:26am PDT

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10 Best and worst hair trends of the decade — ranked

16.12.2019
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Believe it or not, when this year comes to a close we’ll be entering the ‘20s (cue gasp). What better way to ring in the roaring ’20s than to look over some of the biggest trends in hair this decade has seen? After you’ve gleaned through the best of braids, feathers (umm), and neon roots, don’t forget to check out a roundup of makeup trends from the past decade as well.
Feathery locks

 Yes, this one happened. For a hot minute in 2010, everyone wanted their hair adorned with feathers, but only the coolest of the crop sported the look. Alas (but fortunately), the trend was over as quickly as it had begun.
The verdict: Let’s leave it that way.
Scene queens

Ah yes, the scene queen, also known as the indie girl precursor. I know—didn’t this die at the end of the noughties? Unfortunately not. The scene subculture thrived up into the early 2010s and so did its aesthetic. The hair volume? Enviable. The extensions? Clipped in. Living with the shame of knowing that you either genuinely wanted your hair styled like that or, god forbid, actually did have it styled like that? Unbearable.
The verdict: Let’s leave it in the last decade, where it belongs.
Intricate braids

The braid has been around for yonks, but was skyrocketed into popularity following the release of The Hunger Games, with every tween learning how to do the perfect side Dutch braid a la Jennifer Lawrence’s character Katniss Everdeen.

 A few years on, thanks to Beyonce’s infamous ‘Lemonade’ cover and Zoe Kravitz being frustratingly cool, protective styles like box braids and cornrows came in to style. Unfortunately, the style has time and time again been subjected to controversy, surrounded by accusations of cultural appropriation by minority groups, who have criticised celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Christina Aguilera for wearing the styles.
Finally, the iconic braids Emilia Clarke sports as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones solidified the place of intricate braids in pop culture and fans followed suit.
The verdict: Love it (but leave the cultural appropriation behind)
Ombre locks

The ombre hair trend was huge in the earlier part of this decade, with very mixed results. Lucy Hale’s soft, blended honey locks were the envy of every Pretty Little Liars fan, but efforts to replicate the look often resulted in the dreaded harsh line as most struggled to blend the bleach out properly (this is only mostly from personal experience).
I know—yikes.
The verdict: Leave it because there are better options i.e. the trend below
The Balayage

The Balayage is also known as the Ombre’s more refined, modern older sister. Instead of all the hair at the end of the shaft bleached to one even colour and blended upwards, the balayage provides more dimension. The hair is sectioned diagonally and backcombed so that not all the hairs are bleached, giving the end result its multi-tonal, soft blend. The balayage has come in many forms, from black to ash blonde, rich dark brown to light honey brown and even wacky colours. Regardless, the trend is still going strong.
The verdict: Love it
Undercuts

With the undercut trending we reached peak edgy—typically entailing buzzing off the under-layer near the nape of your neck while maintaining the top part of your hair, giving you a striking look that could be easily concealed. Another iteration of this style was the sidecut, which was more akin to Skrillex (#tbt). Though definitely cool, many who gave in to the style said that growing it back out was a complete nightmare.
The verdict: Leave it, because is it really worth the effort?
Extraordinary hair colours

Unnatural hair colours like cotton candy pink (a Coachella staple not too long ago) or electric blue have creeped their way out of scene and punk subcultures and into the general population—with great results! Celebs including Katy Perry took Pantone’s Colour of 2018 quite literally, wearing their locks purple without resembling Barney (phew), while Billie Eilish is one to credit for making neon green roots a thing.
Psst—don’t forget to check out our at-home hair colouring guide if you’re keen on switching up your hair colour.
The verdict: Love it! This one looks like it’s going to stay, especially with the increase in colour-specialist hair salons.
Lob it out

The lob took Hollywood by storm, with a long string of celebrities (including Taylor Swift, who rocked a beachy lob back in 2015) doing a big chop and their fans following suit. It’s an effortless, easy way to change up your hairstyle without the lack of versatility that tends to come with short hair.
The verdict: Love it!
Glitter everything

Glitter: the child’s best friend for crafting and every exasperated parent’s worst nightmare. It’s a known fact that glitter gets everywhere, but that doesn’t stop the legions of festival-goers and party animals. The argument that we shouldn’t use glitter for the sake of the environment is now moot: In light of the global environmental crisis glitter has had a huge makeover, with biodegradable, seaweed-based versions now available.
So, rest assured, you’ll find it everywhere—notably, in the hair of girls, boys and everyone in between. Glitter roots, glitter tinsel, glitter hairspray—it’s taking over! Granted, it looks really cute but dear lord the sight of it makes me so anxious.
The verdict: Love it but far, far away from me.

Hair accessories

The revival of the ’90s aesthetic has brought back hair clips in full force, this time with an even more fun twist! You can find butterfly clips, big and small barettes, scrunchies, hairbands on the runway, the street—maybe even in your own home. Have bangs? No worries; you can clip them back. Worried about your greasy 4-day-old hair? Tie it back. The possibilities are endless.

The verdict: Love it!

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(Inter)stellar Style: Count on Chanel to get you ready for the festivities this year

18.12.2020
By Joan Kong

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Beauty buzz: Chrissy Teigen is removing her breast implants, Forbes revokes Kylie Jenner’s billionaire status and more

31.05.2020
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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This week in alleged fraud
Forbes revokes Kylie Jenner’s ‘billionaire’ status

Allegedly, the recent Coty acquisition deal saw Jenner sell a 51% stake of Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million, which puts the value of Kylie Cosmetics at around $1.2billion. However, the beauty mogul has been accused of “inflating the size and success of her business for years” in a scathing article by Forbes, who has since revised their initial estimate of her personal wealth to just under $900 million. Either way, does it really matter? With the current social, medical and political climates, the amount of money a celebrity has should be the least of our problems. Jenner herself said it best with the above tweet and in her latest Instagram post where she states that “we’re currently dealing with two horrific pandemics in our country, and we can’t sit back and ignore the fact that racism is one of them”.

since watching the most devastating and completely heartbreaking video showing the murder of George Floyd earlier this week I haven’t been able to get his face and his words out of my mind. i’ll never personally experience the pain and fear that many black people around the country go through every day but i know nobody should have to live in fear and nobody deserves a death like George Floyd and too many others. speaking up is long overdue for the rest of us. we’re currently dealing with two horrific pandemics in our country, and we can’t sit back and ignore the fact that racism is one of them. i fear for my daughter and i hope for a better future for her. my heart breaks for George Floyd’s family and friends. Don’t let his name be forgotten. keep sharing, keep watching, keep speaking out, because it’s the only way we can come together to help bring this much needed change and awareness. Rest In Peace, George Floyd.
This week in hair
Dylan Minnette proves he’s the ultimate chameleon

The 13 Reasons Why star (and Wallows member) shared his latest ‘do on the ‘gram, much to the pleasure of his fans. He’s no stranger to a hair colour overhaul, and lilac isn’t that big a jump from his previous blue—but either way, it’s proof that he can pull off pretty much anything (and we are here for it).
Post Malone gets rid of the mullet…

…and he really wants his mum to know about it. Of course he took to Instagram to share the results—is it an at-home haircut if you don’t document it for social media? Either way, we’re proud of him.
This week in makeup
Industry legend Naomi Campbell is the first ever global face of Pat McGrath Labs

The announcement was made in conjunction with the launch of the Divine Rose collection, which consists of three exclusive eyeshadow palettes, two lipsticks, two lip pencils and two glosses. We think it’s a match made in heaven!
Iris Law shares her go-to makeup routine

The model gives us an glowy, natural makeup tutorial using the products in her ‘Caring Box’ from Dior. She starts off with the Dior Backstage Face & Body Primer for that radiant shimmer, followed by very strategic placements of the Dior Forever 24-hour Foundation for a natural highlight and finishing up with the Dior Lip Tattoo on both her lips and cheeks for a rosy glow. The result? Absolute perfection.
Alexa Chung is the new face of Code8 Beauty

The model, fashion designer and personality announced her newest beauty partnership on Instagram last night. The London-based Code8 brand is a relative newcomer on the beauty scene, having only launched in the last two years, with an impressive range edited and curated by a panel of expert makeup artists.
This week in natural beauty
Bella Hadid’s freckles are out to play

The supermodel looks radiant as she soaks up the sun without a lick of makeup on her face. She’s been social distancing with her family at her mother’s farmhouse (and it appears she’s having a wonderful time).
Chrissy Teigen is ditching her breast implants

Always the social media warrior, Teigen made headlines yet again after posting a video of her getting tested for COVID-19. In response to all the questions and concerns, she explained that she was actually getting tested as a prerequisite for her breast implant removal surgery. Her full caption reads:
“Hi hi! So I posted myself getting a covid test on the twitter, as I’m getting surgery soon. A lot of people are understandably curious (and nosey!) so I’ll just say it here: I’m getting my boobs out! They’ve been great to me for many years but I’m just over it. I’d like to be able to zip a dress in my size, lay on my belly with pure comfort! No biggie! So don’t worry about me! All good. I’ll still have boobs, they’ll just be pure fat. Which is all a tit is in the first place. A dumb, miraculous bag of fat.”

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Food + Drink
Royce’s 2023 Chinese New Year collection is perfect for gifting chocoholics
Better (choco)late than never

18.01.2023
By Natalie Khoo

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Besides donning our best festive ‘fits and gathering for reunion meals, one of the highlights of Chinese New Year is blessing others with thoughtful gifts. To celebrate this time-honoured tradition, Japanese chocolatier Royce’ presents a mouth-watering selection of premium chocolate gift boxes for the Year of the Rabbit.
The Royce’ 2023 Chinese New Year collection comprises a wide variety of limited edition gift sets in varying sizes to meet different preferences. Each gift box comes elegantly wrapped in fortune-bearing colours of red and gold, complete with beautiful floral motifs that represent good luck, prosperity and wealth for the coming year.
Whether you’re shopping for your family, relatives, colleagues or friends, the limited edition treats below will surely bring joy to your giftees. Plus, they make delicious snacks to add to your home for when your loved ones come over to visit during this meaningful period!

CNY Red Collection (RM248)

Loyal fans of Royce’ and chocolate purists will enjoy the Red Collection, which houses 10 varieties and 78 pieces of popular Royce confections including four types of Pure Chocolate, Baton Cookies, and more. The assortment comes carefully packaged in New Year wrapping paper featuring plum blossoms and a Mizuhiki knot symbolising love, affection and friendship.
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CNY Chocolate selection (RM148)

For those who enjoy chocolate in different forms, this gift box is curated just for you! It contains 11 varieties and 31 pieces of chocolate treats that represent fortune and happiness, including limited-edition specials like Popcorn Chocolate, Potechi Crunch, Jagaimo Chocolate and Chocolate Wafers.
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CNY Variety Pack (RM88)

The CNY Variety Pack offers an abundant treasure trove of Royce’ delights, wrapped beautifully in lucky red and gold paper. There are 27 pieces inside, including berry-sweet specials like Prafeuille Chocolat Berry Cube and Strawberry Cream Chocolate Wafers.
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Nama Oolong Tea (RM52)

This new limited edition Nama Oolong Tea flavour promises to delight fans of both chocolate and tea. Each white chocolate block is infused with the floral aroma of Oolong tea and a hint of gin (yes, it contains liquor), with a dusting of Japanese Oolong tea chocolate powder on top to leave a refreshing aftertaste.
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Nama Kir Royal

Inspired by the popular Kir Royal (the same cocktail featured in the latest season of Emily in Paris), the Nama Kir Royal makes a timely comeback for Chinese New Year! It contains a luxurious blend of Champagne and Crème de Cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur), featuring creamy, rich chocolate flavours made from fresh Hokkaido cream and underlying fruity notes of blackcurrant.
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Other all-time favourite Royce’ treats are also available in exclusive Chinese New Year editions, such as the CNY Nutty Bar Chocolate (RM78), CNY Pure Chocolate Sweet & Milk (RM52),  CNY Baton Cookies Hazel Cacao (RM52), and CNY Potatochip Chocolate (RM52).
Shop the 2023 Royce’ Chinese New Year Collection at all Royce’ boutiques nationwide and online from 1 January 2023 to 5 February 2023.

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20 Best celebrity looks to inspire your party ensembles this year

20.11.2019
By Nathanael Hsieh

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So you’ve got your gifts in the cart, dinner reservations made, party invitations sorted out, and your festive makeup looks decided, but wait — have you got your outfits down pat? If your answer is no, we’re here to help. To give you the best outfit ideas possible this season, we scrolled through Instagram to check out what the celebrities wore to celebrate the festivities last year, and narrowed down the best get-ups to inspire your party ensembles come December. Three words: dress to impress!
If you’re not sure where to start, Miley Cyrus’ chic LBD-and-leggings combo and Beyoncé’s metallic blazer dress are fail-proof picks for any occasion. Have a festive themed party? Take style cues from Anna Dello Russo who gave the Christmas sweaters a street-cool spin, or go big — literally —like Rita Ora with a Santa suit — you’ll win most festive, for sure. If glam is your way to go (we know it’s ours!), Kendall Jenner’s lime-green dress was one of the most memorable get-ups from last year, along with her sister Kylie’s fully embellished gown with a thigh-high slit. If you’d like to opt for pants to dance all night comfortably, Romee Strijd and Alessandra Ambrosio‘s party looks are the ones to take inspo from.
Check out all our favourite celebrity party looks last year:
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Paris Hilton & Nicky Hilton

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Kourtney Kardashian

Sofia Richie

Alessandra Ambrosio

Jennie Kim

Aimee Song

Anna Dello Russo

Beyoncé

Vanessa Hudgens

Romee Strijid

Lily Alridge

Rita Ora

Victoria Beckham

Lady Gaga

Miley Cyrus

Gemma Chan

Bebe Rexha

Barbara Palvin

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Travel
7 Stunning Instagram-worthy places that will make you want to visit Moscow

06.07.2018
By Rachel Au

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There are all kinds of travellers these days. The kind that chases Michelin-starred chefs and makes early reservations at some of the World’s Best Restaurants. The kind that travels with an (almost) empty suitcase in anticipation of all the shopping they’ll be doing. The kind that has an unending thirst for culture, music and people. Then there’s the kind that plans an itinerary around what they see on Instagram — especially if it means scoring a very likeable photo for themselves too. Believe it or not, Moscow is one of those places.

1. St Basil’s Cathedral

Built in 1561 and commissioned by Ivan the Terrible, the colourful structure with its multi-coloured domes has become the poster child for Moscow. There’s a myth that Ivan blinded the architect behind the cathedral to ensure nothing as beautiful could ever be made again.

2. Red Square

St Basil’s Cathedral is so magnificent that we decided to list it separately but within its surrounding vicinity that is the Red Square, is an endless supply of photography inspiration. Once you’re done there, head ‘next door’ to another Instagram-worthy spot, the Kremlin.

3. Bolshaya Tulskaya Complex

Let’s just say if Hong Kong’s Yik Cheong Building that appeared in Transformers, with its overwhelmingly dense exterior, is in your Instagram list, so should this. Because of its 50-meter height and half a kilometre in length, some of the locals have called it ‘The Titanic’ and ‘House-Boat’. Others know it as the House of Nuclear Scientists because it was designed with the possibility of a nuclear war happening in mind. Originally built with a white concrete facade back in the 1980s, the apartment complex has since turned to a shade of grey. Stop at the Tulskaya metro station and it’ll lead you right to it.

4. Moscow Metro — Komsomolskaya station

Speaking of metro stations, Moscow came in second on a list of the world’s busiest subways in 2017. However, what makes it different is that most of these stations are beautifully decorated — almost like an art museum. You’ll find classic marble columns, crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, mosaics and even paintings. Komsomolskaya station, in particular, is known as “Moscow’s Sistine Chapel”.

5. Dominion Tower

When it comes to architecture, Moscow has a beautiful balance of old meets new. One of the latter is Zaha Hadid‘s gorgeous, geometrical Dominion Tower, which was only unveiled in 2015.

6. Aquamarine III Business Centre

For those who love using the hashtag #minimalism, head over to the left shore of the Moskva River to spot this wave of giant white granite that spews modernism with a touch of surrealism.

7. Arseny Morozov Mansion

Moscow is certainly a city with plenty of architectural beauty that comes in a variety of ‘genres’. From traditional to minimalism to something as eccentric as the Arseny Morozov Mansion.

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Richard Mille introduces Margot Robbie as new brand ambassador
Striking partnership

03.07.2017
By Su Fen Tan

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Richard Mille’s creations have always been visually striking, accompanied by the best in technical innovation at its heart. It is only fitting that the partners of the brand are of equal calibre: captivating, inspiring and brimming with star qualities—and actress Margot Robbie certainly ticks all of the boxes. Best known for her breakout performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie has had a swift rise up the ranks of Hollywood, becoming one of the It actresses of Hollywood with a variety of roles under her belt.

The partnership will see Richard Mille and Margot Robbie creating a collection of which the proceeds will be donated to Youngcare, a foundation dedicated to helping young Aussies with high-care needs. “I am really excited to join the Richard Mille family,” says Robbie. “I have always admired the brand’s artistry and innovation. The watch we are working on embodies Richard Mille’s vision of horology; it’s beautiful, unique and modern. I can’t for everyone to see it.”

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Food + Drink
Review: The Kappo omakase experience at Sushi Kazu KL, Pavilion at The Five
It'll surely be your 'kappo' tea

27.02.2023
By Rachel Au

PHOTOS: Kazu Kuala Lumpur / Writer's own

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Sushi Kazu has found a new gorgeous home and even expanded the family to include Kazu Kappo and Kazu Ba by 61 Monarchy.
Omakase restaurants in KL are aplenty but few leave as lasting of a first impression as Sushi Kazu. Having opened a few months shy of the global lockdown, the establishment persevered throughout, gaining with it a fanbase loyal enough to be better known as friends. Since then, Sushi Kazu has moved from its humble beginnings at Plaza Batai, and into a larger playground with the same cosiness and an even more ambitious vision. As such, they’re now rebranded to Kazu Kuala Lumpur (or Kazu KL, for short).
Kazu Ba by 61 Monarchy
The Five and its surroundings of late have become a popular destination for new eateries and offices. Sushi Kazu resides at Pavilion at The Five, granting plenty of space and parking after-hours, and a Zen-like escapade thanks to a detailed architect (the same one who did the first Sushi Kazu!) and a dedicated landscaper. Right next to the front doors is Kazu Ba by 61 Monarchy, offering a pleasing sanctuary for happy hours and late-night chats, complemented by a varied menu of drinks, ranging from delicious Japanese-inspired cocktails to IB (Independent Bottling) tasting flights to leaving it entirely up to the bartender. The best seats are by the counter, upfront with the bartender, where you can learn about some of the unique bottles they have and the stories that come with them.
Past Kazu Ba is a door leading to the soon-to-be private dining space that could sit up to 20 persons, and across the corridor, beyond the glass windows is an outdoor seating area for drinks and bar bites. This area is only a quarter of the entire entity that Kazu KL. As we were ushered past the entrance area and down a long walkway, we caught glimpses of Chef Norikazu Shibata charming guests in another dining area—this was the familiar Sushi Kazu. But our dinner was behind the doors next to it, which was marked ‘Kappo‘.
Kazu Sushi
According to the Michelin Guide, ‘kappo’ boils down to ‘to cut and to cook’. It’s a similar concept to ‘kaiseki’, where you’ll find a seasonal multi-course menu of dishes, only less formally presented, with fewer restrictions and leeway for slight experiments. As such, kappo chefs are usually skilled in a variety of cooking styles, be it grilling, frying or even whipping up a stew. Counter seats are another standard feature of kappo dining, mimicking the intimate yet casual relationship a diner would have with the chef behind it. To play this role, Kazu Kappo has enlisted the wits of Chef Ricky, formerly of Ebisu at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Hotel to man the fires, the kitchen counters and the friendly conversations with guests.
Kappo is still an omakase experience and our ‘Sakura’ Omakase Course menu (RM598++) even provided the option of upgrading it to include a wine pairing (RM250++). As Kazu Kappo is still in its early stages, the co-owner tells us that the menu might change monthly but the theme is always surrounding the seasonal produce. At this point, Chef Ricky mused that Kazu KL came as the perfect opportunity as he was considering opening his own restaurant. After all, “cooked food is my [speciality] cuisine,” he told us.
Chef Ricky heads Kazu Kappo
Spoiler alert: It wasn’t an empty boast. The ‘Sakura’ Omakase Course menu kicked off strong with king crab served atop silky beancurd skin, surrounded by clear dashi jelly for texture. For the hors d’oeuvre, a small ceramic box arrived with simple-looking mackerel sushi and boiled prawn with a headband of caviar. Within the box, however, was a unique combination of salted fermented squid and sweet prawn. Both were paired with a glass of airy champagne from Spain.
The party truly started with the steamed chawanmushi, which has been embedded in my mind ever since the first scoop. The egg custard was soft, smooth and delicate, but embroiled within its flawless shape was a fluffy, brown item I had mistaken to be beancurd. It was bread. A refreshing experience from a slight confusion, the steamed bread with egg worked surprisingly well. When asked the reason behind this unexpected ingredient, Chef Ricky sheepishly admitted it was his signature to use bread and he thought it levelled up the impression of a simple chawanmushi. Mission accomplished, I’d say.
Tuna belly, flounder, yellow jack & A5 Wagyu
At this point, it’s worth remarking that once again, Kazu KL pays immaculate attention to detail. The tableware is beautiful beyond words and the co-owner replied that they were all hand-carried back from Japan—even Chef Ricky was not spared of the chore.
Next, it was a garden of fresh sashimi selections such as tuna belly, flounder, yellow jack and A5 Wagyu. While the raw fish were all tender and fresh, the standout was the flounder that had been wrapped with kombu for a green patterned exterior. Chef Ricky shared that they receive fresh fish delivery twice a week.
Moving on to the more cooked segments of the menu, a porcelain teacup was placed in front of me. Within it was a thick cube of simmered A5 Wagyu sitting in sweet sauce and mashed potatoes as velvety as the beef. It all simply melted on the palate. Despite being a loyal fan of whites, the wine pairing of choice, Lucien Crochet Sancerre Cuvee Prestige 2015, was a beautifully aged vintage that was crisp, clean and woody. One might assume a sake pairing would be the obvious choice, but Kazu KL’s co-owner opted for wine as it was lighter and placed more emphasis on the food. Discovering wines like that was also a personal interest, he added.
Charcoal Grilled A5 Wagyu with Bagna Cauda
The kappo omakase menu continued with tempura and a magnificent charcoal grilled A5 Wagyu that offered two ‘dipping’ options, bagna cauda or the dollop of golden egg yolk in soy sauce. Personally, the egg yolk was a better accompaniment to the Wagyu’s buttery umami. The savoury festivities concluded with a much humbler dish, cooked rice with chicken and burdock, and red soybean paste soup on the side. Simple but comforting.
For dessert, it was lightly fried Japanese pastry warabimochi, fruit and yuzu sorbet, concluding what felt like the perfect meal. The portions were perfect, and the journey of flavours was the rollercoaster ride that kept my palate on an excited edge. The presentation was a quiet sidekick that enhanced the experience while doing the dishes justice. To put it simply, Kazu Kappo’s omakase felt like a performance you’d want to experience again, and again.

KAZU KUALA LUMPUR
Address: Pavilion At The Five, Lot 54303 & 54304, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Phone number: +603 2011 8211
Opening hours: 12PM – 3PM | 7PM – 10PM (closed on Mondays)
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07.10.2015
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A relaxing afternoon with Mandara Spa

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A relaxing afternoon with Mandara Spa
Stress? What stress?

29.02.2016
By Buro247

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When it comes to reviewing establishments, especially for us media folk, you can bet we’d never say no to spending a couple of hours at a spa – a particularly luxurious one, at that – on a weekday. Needless to say, I jumped at an opportunity to head to Mandara Spa at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel on a Friday afternoon (it just gets better, doesn’t it?) to experience traditional pampering at its best with the two-hour-long Harmony package.

Having started its journey in Bali, Indonesia, Mandara Spa has made its mark all over the globe. With each spa offering its own unique experiences, one thing ties them all together: all the treatments are rooted in Balinese specialties. But these treatments are not just body, health, mind and soul therapies that we now perceive as luxurious treats; these Balinese treatments are actually traditional healing art forms that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Before the treatment for the Harmony package began, I was presented with a personalised selection of therapeutic body scrubs and massage oils for my session. Each of the choices had different benefits, from relaxing choices, to deep tissue repair, to moisturising and such. I chose the moisturising options (traditional “lulur” scrub and the Mandara oil) as my skin had been rather dry for the past couple of months.

Following my selection, I was shown into the private “Orchid” room, which had a changing area, an indoor shower, and an outdoor patio with a bathtub and two showers. The first thing that struck me was how quiet everything was, even with traditional Balinese playing in the background. The room overlooks a busy street below, but right there, with that ever-lingering aromatic scent and an eyeful of leafy green shrubs on the patio and outside the window, I felt rather disconnected with the outside world. I guess that’s what makes a spa an effective one.

As the calming music (which really made me wish I was on a beach holiday) helped ease my mind, the therapist came in to give me the first treatment: an Aromatherapy Floral Footbath. Here, the therapist gently washes your feet with warm water and a mild soap, before giving you a salt scrub and a pumice stone scrub, to rid your feet of dirt and dead and dry skin.

Next, you head to the massage table for a Lavender Body Wash and Traditional Body Scrub. The therapist first applies the body wash onto your skin and lets it soak in for a couple of minutes before removing it with a damp towel. The body scrub comes next, which is carefully applied and removed before being topped off with a yoghurt moisturiser that restores the skin’s natural pH balance. Don’t be surprised if you feel a natural heating sensation following the scrub – it’s probably all the bad juju flowing out as you indulge in this luxury.

After I was all scrubbed and clean, I was asked to take a shower to rinse off the access products. Then, it’s into the Aromatherapy Floral Bath in the al-fresco tub, which is probably the most fun and satisfying bubble bath you’ll ever have (there’s just SO much foam). While you’re in the bath, they serve you hot ginger tea and a couple of biscuits.

Following the bath, I was set for my Balinese Massage (for the Harmony package, you can choose between a massage or the Pure Nature Facial). As the therapist worked through my legs, back and shoulders, this one was pure bliss. I even dozed off in between, and I can tell you that doesn’t often happen when I go for massages. I don’t know if it was all the treatments I had beforehand, but any tension I had, had melted away. I only wish the massage had lasted longer.

Definitely a rare luxurious pampering session for me, I would say the treatment was rather effective. My skin has been smooth and supple since then, and I most definitely crave more of that massage. The only thing I will warn you though, is, just don’t go back to work following your spa session! You’ll be tempted to take the rest of the day off to simply kick back and relax.

We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to win the luxurious two-hour Harmony package for two at Mandara Spa, worh RM405 each. Fill in the form below to stand a chance to win. Following a confirmation email, you will automatically be subscribed to our mailing list.

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Korean makeup artist Pony shares her pro tips on makeup, skincare and beauty techniques

30.04.2020
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Got a list of burning questions that you’d like to ask a pro that’s K-beauty related? If part one of our lowdown with popular beauty vlogger and makeup artist Pony didn’t manage to answer all your questions, the below roundup of beauty hacks is what you need to elevate your routine while seeing efficient results.
Skincare
“Application of the basics is key. This ensures that your skin acts as a good canvas for makeup,” says Pony. And we concur. K-beauty prioritises the importance of skincare for a healthy base—which equals effortless makeup application.

One of the areas that most people forget to apply serum on is the smile lines—don’t miss out on that area, and make sure to pat it on.
The best way to apply ampoules is to soak it in cotton pads (go for the thicker sort that doesn’t leave lint on the skin), and pat it on the skin. Cotton pads allow the product to reach hard-to-get crevices of the face i.e. around the nose and under the eyes.
Before applying moisturiser, section your face by area first and layer the moisturiser gently by spreading it out, instead of dabbing it on. Spread it in an upwards motion, especially on the forehead and cheeks.

Face
“Always use your ring finger to apply makeup as it is the most gentle on your skin,” says Pony. But don’t forget the number one tip before getting your fingers all up in your face—thoroughly wash your hands first!

When using cushion compact, pat the cushion puff on the face by sections (forehead, cheeks, chin), then blend it out with tapping motions. “If you spread it in a swiping motion, you might just swipe away the product!”
Avoid applying excessive foundation around the eyes, nose and lips area. “Foundation is made to even out the skin tone, not to cover it up. At the very most, it serves to conceal your skin’s imperfections.”
Use a brush with a bigger and wider head when applying concealer as it helps to cover a wider area—and will prove to be convenient when you’re strapped for time.
Aside from dark spots and undereye circles, don’t forget to apply concealer around the eyelids, the nose area (to conceal the blood vessels) and the lip area.
Apply powder on areas where smudge lines often appear, or on more oily parts of the face. Once again, do not swipe the brush over the face, but lightly roll and pat the powder brush on said areas in very gentle strokes.

Eyes

Brush the eyebrows in the direction of natural growth before filling it in. Draw the outline, then use a smudge tip to pick up a small amount of product. Fill in the sparse areas on the inner corners of the brows and use the bristled end to brush it out.
While applying a darker eyeshadow colour on the crease of the eyelids, gently tap the product on the lids with an eyeshadow brush, instead of swiping the colour on. The swiping motion might spread the pigment allover, resulting in a messier, unintended finish.
For a more nuanced look, apply a darker eyeshadow colour from the inner and outer corners of the eyelids, then extend it to the lower corner of the eyes. Blend well to prevent harsh lines.
Following the above-mentioned tip, choose a lighter eyeshadow hue (even in a shimmer/glitter finish if you prefer) to apply on the middle of the eyelids for a youthful look.
Tightline the lash line in a zigzag motion instead of drawing a thick line at one go. Look straight at the mirror while applying eyeliner to ensure both eyes are symmetrical—avoid applying eyeliner from a lower or higher angle. However, you can keep your gaze downwards while extending a cat flick.
Apply mascara on the lower lashes via the tip of the mascara in a vertical motion to prevent clumping and smudging along the lash line.

Lips

Apply lip balm before you start on your base makeup to hydrate lips. Remove it right before you’re about to apply your lip colour.
For a just-bitten lip look, apply lipstick on the lips then use an eyeshadow brush to gently smudge the corners of the lips.

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Technology
Samsung launches the S6 Edge mobile phone
It's metal and glass and it's beautiful

18.05.2015
By Buro247

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Beautifully crafted from metal and glass, Samsung has reinvented the smartphone with the S6 Edge that has the world’s first curved display on both sides. And it’s so durable that it’s unlikely you’ll need a phone cover for it, since its glass body is made from Corning® Gorilla Glass® 4, the toughest glass to date.

Not only is the phone good-looking, it is equipped with an incredibly vivid, bright and fast front and rear camera. The 5MP front camera and 16MP rear one means that your selfies will turn out extremely clear and your senic photos and group shots will be crisp and clear, even in the dark.
One feature of the phone that is sure to keep impatience at bay is the fully embedded WPC and PMA certified wireless charging standard, which works with any wireless charging pad that supports WPC and PMA standards. It will charge 1.5 times faster than the Samsung Galaxy S5 and provide up to four hours of usage after only 10 minutes of charging.

Retailing at RM3,099 for 32GB, you’ll be spoilt for choice with four beautiful colourways to choose from: White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, and Green Emerald.
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Twins in fashion you need to know

Fashion
Twins in fashion you need to know
Seeing double

11.07.2017
By Joan Kong

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The #squad and #squadgoals hashtags are just some of social media’s favourite hashtags at the moment. But instead of power couples and BFFs, who better to include in your fashion pack than your own twin? From designers to models, here’s a round up of a few powerful siblings in fashion—including two sets of our local ‘It’ girls. Twinning styles or not, as cheesy as it sounds, two is really better than one.

1.     Lara and Mara Bawar
Not your average models, these 11-year-old twins from São Paulo, Brazil recently made waves after appearing in Swiss photographer Vinicius Terranova’s personal project, titled “Flores Raras” (which translates to rare flowers), and thanks to their unique features, they managed to create quite a buzz. Born with albinism-a genetic condition that causes the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes, the Bawar sisters broke beauty stereotypes by embracing their stunning looks. Recently, the twins went on to work with brands such as Nike and Insanis, and aim to take on the fashion world one step at a time. With 98k followers to date, the twins are slowly but surely making their mark in the world of modelling.

2.     Ruth and May Bell
Did you know that the twins had totally different ambitions growing up? Ruth—in pixie hair wanted to be a pilot, while May aimed to be a paramedic. All that changed after they got approached by an agent while on a holiday, entered the Elite Model London competition and subsequently signed to the agency. They worked with i-D magazine and Topshop at the start of their careers, but it wasn’t until Ruth decided to shave her head that gave her the career-defining crop; there’s something about the same-but-different vibe that is ultra-intriguing. Appearing in campaigns on the runway with big fashion houses such as Burberry and Dior, Ruth and May Bell are definitely one of the ‘It’ twins of the moment.

3.     Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
From playing Michelle on Full House to building their own entertainment empire, many of us have been a fan of the Olsen twins since day one. Although they dabbled in fashion with clothing lines in Walmart and J.C. Penney in their teenage years, it wasn’t until they were 20 years old before they launched their own label, The Row, and Elizabeth & James (named after their younger siblings, Elizabeth and James Olsen) the following year. The duo has carved out a niche in the fashion world—both with their signature boho-chic style and the success of their brands. Even though they’re shying away from the limelight in recent years, Mary-Kate and Ashley make an exception for the Met Gala, gracing the event with notice-me-now looks every year.

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4.     Cherrie and Evangeline Liong
Cherrie and Evangeline, also known as Duo Gigs are making their presence known in the fashion industry locally by working with brands such as Gucci and Coach, and although both of their styles are distinctly different—Evangeline usually dressed in monochrome pieces in her raven bob while Cherrie opts to go down a more street-casual route in her signature blonde hair—their impeccable fashion tastes are apparent. This can be seen from their eye-catching appearances at fashion weeks abroad, namely Seoul Fashion Week and recently, the men’s SS’18 fashion week in Paris, getting photographed by street-style photographers on the Parisian sidewalks.
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5.     Rachel and Michelle Yeoh
The Malaysian twins—who are based in London—have been making waves since their debut at the 235th Queen Charlotte’s Debutante Ball (being the first set of twins at the event in history, no less). Anything but just a pretty face, besides pursuing their tertiary education in philosophy, politics and law respectively, they are also regulars in the fashion industry. From being on the advisory committee in the British Fashion Council (BFC) to walking the Dolce & Gabbana runway at its Autumn/Winter 2017 show in Milan (alongside offsprings of A-listers such as Corinne Foxx, Rafferty Law and Sofia Richie), one thing’s for sure: Rachel and Michelle are establishing themselves globally, and we can’t wait to see what lies ahead for these sisters next.

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Fashion buzz: Chanel unveils Métiers d’Art 2021 collection, Natacha Ramsay-Levi exits Chloé, and more

08.12.2020
By Joan Kong

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Chanel unveils its Métiers d’Art 2021 collection

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A year after our magical Métiers d’Art experience in Paris, Chanel has staged its 2021 show at the Château de Chenonceau in Paris. Also known as the Château des Dames (Castle of Ladies, in English), the estate was designed and lived in by Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers, who were King Henry II’s wife and royal mistress respectively.
Looks-wise, creative director Virginie Viard took inspo from the showspace, with largely black and white looks that are equal parts glam and goth. The chequered motif on the floor can be found in the form of embellished co-ords and maxi woven skirt, and the warm colours of a tweed cape is reminiscent of the tapestries of the castle. To amp up the Renaissance flair, ruffles, elaborate pearl accessories, and cone-shaped hats (an ode to Hennin), complete the ensembles.
As France is currently on lockdown, no guests were invited except for one—Kristen Stewart, who was also announced as the muse of the collection’s campaign. We could definitely see the actress nailing the looks.
Watch the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2021 show here:

Natacha Ramsay-Levi steps down at Chloé

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After four years at the helm, Natacha Ramsay-Levi has announced that she’s stepping down as creative director of Chloé. In a statement, the French designer said: “Over the last months of health, social and economic turmoil, I have thought about the changes I want to see in our industry and how to better align them with my own creative, intellectual, and emotional values. It is the reflection that makes me consider my future differently and desire to pursues new opportunities.”
Chloé thanked the designer for her contribution to the brand via an Instagram post, captioning it with “Thank you, Natacha Ramsay-Levi from the Chloé family for these beautiful four years as our creative director, continuing the proud tradition of women who have designed at the house. You have defined a meaningful vision of femininity and strength that has touched and inspired us all. With gratitude and love, we wish you a bright future.”
Natacha Ramsay-Levi succeeded Clare Waight Keller in 2016, and at Chloé, she’s known for injecting a cool, sartorial flair into the brand’s signature romantic-bohemian aesthetic.
Zendaya is the face of Valentino

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Actress and singer Zendaya has solidified her fashion cred over the recent years, and now, she has been named as the new face of Valentino. “The reason why we chose Zendaya as the new face for Valentino is because she perfectly embodies and represents what Valentino is and stands for, today. She is a powerful and fierce young woman that uses her talent and her work to express herself, her values and her generation as well,” creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli says in a statement.
In her first campaign, Zendaya dons a black lace number and a white flouncy dress while clutching the Italian Maison’s Garavani Roman Stud bag. We can’t wait to see what’s to come.
#BossTogetherMY is back with its latest partnership

ICYMI, Hugo Boss launched a #BossTogetherMY campaign earlier this year that aims to support local F&B restaurants during these trying times. Following its partnership with Siti Li Dining back in October, the brand has announced its latest partnership for the holiday season—Kenny Hills Bakers.
A well-loved neighbourhood bakery, Kenny Hills Bakers has specially curated a menu in conjunction with the launch of the brand’s holiday capsule collection with New York-based artist and illustrator, Justin Teodoro. The five-course meal includes three appetisers (chicken liver parfait, lobster bisque, and a festive salad), one main (Christmas Turkey), and a delectable dessert.
10 per cent of the proceeds from the menu will be donated to The Lost Food Project. The exclusive collaboration is available for dine-in only at Kenny Hills Bakers, Bukit Tunki, from December 11 to 25.
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‘The Tale of Thomas Burberry’: A cinematic homage to the brand’s 160th anniversary
Reimagining history

03.11.2016
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Brace yourselves for an onslaught of the feels—Burberry’s new three-minute cinematic trailer inspired by key events that happened in founder Thomas Burberry’s life will make you wish there was a full-length movie debuting for the holiday season. This new festive campaign is premiered in conjunction with the brand’s 160th anniversary that falls on Christmas Day. Directed by multi-award-winning British filmmaker Asif Kapadia and written by Matt Charman, it depicts real life moments that shaped the company’s history and values, which has cemented its foundation as one of the world’s top luxury brands with a deep-rooted heritage of craftsmanship and design.

“This Christmas, as we celebrate our 160th anniversary we wanted to tell the story of Thomas Burberry—pioneer, inventor, innovator, and the man behind the iconic trench coat—in our own words,” says Christopher Bailey, Burberry CEO and Creative Director. “The film we have made is a brief glimpse inspired by his full and extraordinary life, which threaded its way through the history of the twentieth century in all its tumultuous highs and lows.”

The star-studded cast include Domhnall Gleeson as Thomas Burberry, Sienna Miller as his fictional first love, Sara, Dominic West as Sir Ernest Shackleton, the pioneering polar explorer who chose to wear Burberry gabardine for his expeditions, and Lily James as the fictional pilot Betty Dawson, inspired by world record-breaking pilot Betty Kirby-Green. The Shirburn Castle in Oxfordshire served as the film location for a few scenes of the trailer. And if you’d like a spoiler on what to expect from this cinematic debut, notable scenes that were also real moments not to miss out on include Burberry’s invention of the weatherproof material gabardine and his achievements that were outfitting the military, polar explorers, and pilots. Fun fact: The cast is actually dressed in a variety of custom Burberry pieces, including replicas from the Burberry Heritage Archive and designs from the latest collection such as the Heritage Trench Coat and Bridle Bag.

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Holiday 2021: A food and drinks gift guide to eat, drink, and be merry this Christmas

17.12.2021
By Natalie Khoo

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It feels like Deepavali was just yesterday (not to mention Halloween), and now here we are welcoming Christmas decorations all around town. Cue Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas…
With the year-end festivities ahead of us to round off 2021 on a brighter note, it’s time to get started on gift shopping for your loved ones. If you haven’t found something from our top picks of holiday beauty collections and advent calendars, this food and drinks gift guide will surely sort you out.
From coffee and tea specialties to curated wines, whiskies, and chocolates, foodies will thank you for being their Santa this year. Merry gift shopping!
Nespresso’s Forest Creations

Nespresso Limited-Edition Forest Creations range

Nespresso Touch Travel mug

This year, Nespresso has teamed up with world-renowned Colombian fashion designer Johanna Ortiz to design its annual festive collection. Inspired by the beauty and depth of nature’s forests, the Nespresso’s Forest Creations collection features a range of limited-edition coffees and festive accessories to bless your coffee-loving friends and family. The limited-edition Forest Creations range includes two flavoured coffees and one black coffee: Forest Black, Forest Fruit, and Forest Almond. Accompanying the coffee range is the Nespresso x Johanna Ortiz Nomad travel mug in a deep berry shade, as well as the Touch Travel mug in festive gold. Customers can also purchase the Nespresso x Johanna Ortiz organic cotton tote bag as an add-on with any purchase from the collection.
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Johnnie Walker ‘To The One Who…’ Collection

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery Advent Calendar
Johnnie Walker invites fans and customers to celebrate “the ones who Keep Walking” this festive season with limited-edition bottle designs of its iconic Scotch whiskies. Take your pick from the Johnnie Walker Black Label, Johnnie Walker Aged 15 Years Sherry Finish, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, and Johnnie Walker Blue Label, each arriving in Icon or Tin packs that are specially packaged for gifting. Alternatively, there’s a limited edition 12 Days of Discovery Advent Calendar (RM399) featuring 12 5cl recyclable bottles of well-loved Johnnie Walker variants, including the Black, Red, Gold, and Blue Labels, and more.
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Oh Cha Matcha 2021 Christmas range

Oh Cha Matcha Limited Edition Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar

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Gingerbread House DIY Kit

Matcha fans will love Oh Cha Matcha’s 2021 Christmas range, featuring a Limited Edition Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar (RM129), a Gingerbread House DIY Kit (RM119) and three handcrafted sets of Christmas Gift Boxes (from RM149). Only one thousand boxes of the specially crafted advent calendar will be available, housing 24 handmade chocolates in the brand’s best-selling flavours such as matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, lavender, rose and mint. On the other hand, each of the three Christmas Gift Boxes will come with an exclusive Matcha Microbiome Nourishing Customask created in collaboration with homegrown cosmeceutical company, B&B Lab.
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Inside Scoop Holiday Collection

Inside Scoop has introduced four festive-inspired ice cream flavours this season, including Rocky Road, Black Forest, Popping Raspberry Ripple, and Mint Brownies. These flavours are available for sale individually, in twin packs, and in the Merry Pack (RM85) that comes with all four flavours in a limited edition Holiday cooler bag. If you’re looking for a dinner party gift, there’s the Wreath Ice Cream Cake (RM149), made from Belgian dark chocolate ice cream coated with Raspberry Valrhona Jivara mousse that sits on raspberry jam, flourless chocolate cake, and almond praline feuilletine base. Besides that, you can also create your own flavours in-stores (RM32.50 per pint) by choosing your preferred base, sauces, and toppings!
The Inside Scoop Holiday collection is available throughout the month of December at all Inside Scoop outlets and via GrabFood delivery.
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Wynnsday 2021 Collection

If you’re looking for a gift for an oenophile, check out the recently launched 2021 Wynnsday Collection—the annual premium release from Australia’s Wynns Coonawarra Estate. This year’s collection is said to mark “a golden era at the estate”, underscored by the return of Wynn’s flagship John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon and Michael Shiraz from the acclaimed 2018 vintage. Other highlights include the Black Label Old Vine Shiraz and the Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Michael Shiraz and John Riddoch bottles are available at Maxvalue, Atlas Gourmet KL, Village Grocer Tropicana Gardens, and Leisure Grocer, whilst the Black Labels are available at Jaya Grocer (Hank’s).
Ao Yun Vintage 2017

The recently released Ao Yun Vintage 2017 is another perfect gift for the wine aficionado. Despite the harsh climate conditions that year, Ao Yun Estate Director and Winemaker Maxence Dulou and his team adapted the winemaking process to the unique terroir and weather, resulting in a world-class Chinese wine. Crafted from Chinese Cabernet with a hint of Merlot in the blend, the red presents rounder and more concentrated flavours that are fresh and velvety on the palate.
For orders and enquiries, contact [email protected].
The Singleton Sustainable Festive Pack

In line with its commitment to sustainability, The Singleton is proud to unveil its festive packs for the gifting season. The brand has substituted the standard Artbox packaging for its whisky bottles with reusable, functional bags that are great for daily use.This initiative has helped the brand save up to approximately 9.848 tonnes of paper. To shop eco-consciously for single malt enthusiasts, take your pick from the The Singleton of Glen Ord 12 Year Old, which comes with a teal-hued Executive Bag, or The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old, which also comes with a teal bag, in addition to two Singleton Tulip Glasses.
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Amazin’ Graze Ultimate Christmas Collection

Amazin’ Graze Festive Granola Variety Box
Amazin’ Graze is back with another Christmas collection featuring its well-loved range of granolas, nut butters, and snacks. There’s the Festive Granola Variety Box (RM39.90), consisting of four crowd-favourite granola flavours for snacking this season. Meanwhile, the Festive Nut Butter Box (RM48.80) comprises eight luscious Nut Butter spreads in mini jars—so good you’ll want to finish them in one sitting! Then there’s the Festive Snack Gift Box, housing mini Granola Bites, Nut Mix and Brownie Chips, and a festive Tea Towel.
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Martell Limited Editions

Martell VSOP Limited Edition giftset
To complete your holiday reunions, Martell has unveiled exclusive Limited Edition bottles that honour its heritage and history. Bringing its expressions “From Cognac to the World”, the collection includes Martell Cordon Bleu Limited Edition bottle and giftset, which comes with an exquisite snifter glass, as well as a minimalist, gold-hued ice bowl paired with a matching ice tong. The House has also collaborated with renowned Chinese artist, Jacky Tsai, to adorn the Martell Noblige Limited Edition and Martell VSOP Limited Edition giftsets with traditional Eastern artistic imagery and Western pop art collages.
The Limited Edition collection is available at all major retailer outlets nationwide.
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Happy Bunch Christmas Collection

Online florist Happy Bunch has teamed up with local brands such as Buih, Asli Co.,Tapping Tapir, Seniman, Jugelik, Fallen Leaves, and more to thoughtful gift boxes filled with locally made treats! There’s the Joy Box featuring CocoRaw Artisan Hot Chocolate Dip Sticks, HB Home Rustic Wooden Coasters, a ‘Hope’ and ‘Joy’ Mug, as well as a curated Christmas Movie Checklist. Meanwhile, the Wonder Box contains Christmas Edition Chocolate Dome by Jugelik, a Butter Loaf, Gingerbread Man Cookies, and a Christmas Stove Potpourri which makes a fitting gift for any party host. On top of that, there’s also a Gingerbread House, Christmas Gingerbread Cake, and Christmas Log Ice Cream Cake available for pre-orders.
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Perrier-Jouët Ecobox

Celebrating the beauty of botany and the arts while supporting mindfulness and sustainability, the Perrier-Jouët Ecobox collection presents the Art of Mindful Gifting, featuring the Blason Grand Brut pack with two Jamesse flutes, as well as individual bottles of the Blason Grand Brut and Blason Rosé. The exclusive collection is fully-recyclable, made of natural materials, and has a low carbon footprint for your eco-conscious gifting pleasure!
The collection is available at all major retailer outlets nationwide.
Godiva Holiday Collection

Godiva’s Holiday Collection will have chocolate lovers smacking their lips with delight over the gift sets and hampers curated for gifting. There’s an extensive catalogue of gifts to choose from, including stocking stuffers, customisable chocolate gift boxes, and hampers for every recipient. Some gifts that caught our eye include the Holiday Chocolate Truffle Gift Box which features limited-edition truffle chocolates with decadent fillings housed in unique, colourful shells; the Holiday Tree Box with Chocolate that comes with 10 individually wrapped chocolates in a Christmas-tree shaped tin; as well as the Chocolate Wonderland Hamper, which comprises an assortment of the brand’s best-selling products—perfect for gifting families or larger groups.
For orders and enquiries, contact +6018 254 0847 (Klang Valley) or +6018 327 6357, email [email protected] or visit your nearest Godiva outlet.
Chivas

For those who appreciate rich, indulgent aromas of dried fruits, buttery toffee, and dark chocolate in a whisky, look no further for a gift than the Chivas Regal 18. The flagship whisky is offered in a giftset with a swirling glass and wooden coaster for the festive season, as well as in a miniature twin pack alongside the Chivas Regal XV and a full-sized Chivas Regal 12.
The Chivas festive gifts are available at all major retailer outlets nationwide.
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TWG Tea Holiday Collection

TWG Tea Holiday collection

TWG Tea Red Christmas Hamper

TWG Tea Taste of Christmas Hamper

TWG Tea The Yuletide Hamper

Know someone who’s always sipping on tea? You’ll find the perfect gift in the TWG Tea Holiday collection, featuring stocking stuffers and curated hampers for individuals and groups alike. There are tea bags and tins, cookies, glassses and saucers, and other tea-infused sweets and savouries to handpick the ideal gift for those among your friends and family who are tea connoisseurs. For the ultimate splurge, check out The Yuletide Hamper (RM888) that includes the TWG Tea Taster Selection of packaged teas, TWG’s exclusive sugar sticks, and TWG Morning Teacups and saucers.
For orders and enquiries, contact [email protected].
Dignity’s Box of Joy

In the true spirit of Christmas, why not purchase a gift that also gives back to the less fortunate? Dignity’s Box of Joy offers two options: a two-cookie jar box (RM70) or four-cookie jar box (RM145), with flavours including Classic Shortbread, Chocolate Almond Bites, Matcha with White Chocolate, and Cranberry Butter Cookies. For every jar of cookie purchased, RM5 will be channeled towards Dignity’s Education Fund to empower a child in need. Aside from the cookies, there are other gift sets available, such as in-house batik cushion covers, dining sets, drawstring pouches, fabric mask keepers, teak phone holders, and kids’ drawing notebooks—where sales and proceeds will go towards giving more children the opportunity to receive better quality education.
Custom or bulk orders of cookies can also be made by contacting +6010 321 4049 (WhatsApp).
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The Glenlivet

The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve
Fans of single malt whisky will find their fancy in The Glenlivet’s festive collection, which will arrive plastic-free and in bright designs as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability. The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve pack will come with a pair of highball glasses, while The Glenlivet 12 Years Old pack will come complete with two tumblers.
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GH Mumm

G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé
Welcome the new year with a special edition gift box of the G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon and Grand Cordon Rosé, or gift a loved one with the Grand Cordon giftset that arrives with two elegant flutes for a toast to remember.
The collection is available at all major retailer outlets nationwide.
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Benedict Cumberbatch is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s newest ambassador

14.01.2018
By Joan Kong

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Days before this year’s edition of SIHH, Swiss luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre has announced a new face for the brand, and it’s none other than British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. Described by the brand as a man who “embodies the elegant and active man of today with his integrity as an actor, a family man and someone who dedicates himself with energy to charitable endeavors”, Benedict is no doubt a fitting addition to the Jaeger-LeCoultre family. The actor—who sported the brand’s Master Ultra Thin Perpetual engraved watch in his 2016 Marvel movie Dr. Strange—will be making his debut at SIHH next week.

“Being a great watchmaking enthusiast I am delighted to be associated with such an outstanding watch manufacture as Jaeger-LeCoultre and to be visiting the Manufacture in the Valée de Joux in January.” — Benedict Cumberbatch

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Self-taught architects taking over the world
Singular Sensations

11.12.2015
By Buro247

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There are many ways to skin a cat although one would imagine with a field as technical as architecture, one would need some kind of formal education to train said practitioner in the fundamentals especially in these credential obsessed times. However in a triumph of passion and natural ability over academics, some of the most inspiring architects of our time did not actually pursue a tertiary education in that particular field yet they’ve put their name on some of the most unforgettable groundbreaking structures the world has seen.
Rock Star

Austere yet poetic concrete monoliths, Tadao Ando’s uncompromisingly rigorous style has won this Osaka based architect great acclaim, the highest being the Pritzker Prize in 1995. Ando’s path to architecture was unconventional, to say the least (he was also a boxer and truck driver) as he used a list of the books that architecture students were assigned to read in four years to train himself within one year.
He chose not become an apprentice to another architect because every time he tried, he was fired for “stubbornness and temper.” There is nothing but zen in his buildings however, and Ando’s is known for making nature, light, and space as important and tangible as the walls in projects such as The Church of Light in Osaka, Naoshima Art Museum and 21_21 Design Sight Museum, Tokyo. Ando has also accumulated a rather famous fan base, counting amongst them Giorgio Armani, who commissioned the Teatro Armani in Milan and Tom Ford, who Ando built a magnificent ranch in Texas.
Swiss and Low

Swiss born Peter Zumthor is something of the architect’s architect – judging from the amount of fanboy/girling that goes on whenever his name comes up – but Zumthor has no formal training. Instead he first apprenticed as a cabinetmaker, studied in Basel and New York, and then worked as surveyor before establishing his practice in the small Swiss town of Haldenstein in 1979. Despite this, his singular clarity of vision and strong sense of his own philosophy have made him one of the most influential and revered contemporary architects.
Remarkable, considering he only chooses to take on a few projects at a time and keeps his studio small. His output is just as limited but the realised buildings easily rank among the world’s most stunning. Have a gander at St. Benedict’s Chapel in Sumvitg, Switzerland; Therme Vals in Vals, Switzerland; Kunsthaus Bregenz in Bregenz, Austria; and the Kolumba Art Museum in Cologne, Germany. The Pritzker board also agree, Zumthor was awarded the “Noble for architecture” in 2009.
Brit Grit

During the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, the British “Seed Cathedral” was clearly the most outstanding in concept and execution with 60,000 light-funneling fiber-optic rods, each one implanted with seeds. This remarkable structure came from the astonishing imagination of Thomas Heatherwick, who also designed the Nanyang Technological University Learning Hub in Singapore and the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Hampshire among others.
Heatherwick’s status as one of Britain’s most gifted and creative designers does not owe anything to an education in architecture; instead he studied 3D design at Manchester Polytechnic and then Design Products at the Royal College of Art. He’s also been quoted as saying that designing a building is “exactly the same” as designing a Christmas card: “The passion is solving problems. We just see everything as problems, whether it’s (the Olympic) cauldron or a 4 million-square-foot development in Shanghai. It’s just a problem to solve.”

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Enjoy a day of indulgence at Neal’s Yard Remedies new concept store
Therapeutic space

18.09.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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BURO Beauty Empties Giveaway Week 2: Win up to RM4,500 worth of beauty prizes

Looking forward to some therapeutic timeout? Step into Neal’s Yard Remedies very first standalone organic facial treatment room, where a much-deserved pampering session is in order.  The therapy rooms transport you to a haven of luxurious calm in the midst of the city, while Neal’s Yard Remedies pampers you with Organic Holistic Facials, leaving you with radiant skin that glows from within.
The new concept store is a one-stop beauty centre for all your health needs, with products ranging from skin and body care to natural healthcare and remedies, as well as tailored facial treatments that caters to your individual needs by means of consultation and detailed skin analysis.
Neal’s Yard Remedies new concept store is now open at Bangsar Village I. For more information, visit www.nealsyardremedies.com.

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7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 15 & 16 July 2023
Time to get handsy

15.07.2023
By Aina Nur Sarah

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It’s about to be a fun weekend! Get artsy fartsy or unwind with your family and friends at one of the most iconic parks in KL. Here are seven things you can do this weekend:

1. LEARN HOW TO MAKE FRENCH DESSERTS AT THE RUMA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

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Where: The Ruma Hotel & Residences
When: 15 – 16 July 2023
The Ruma Hotel & Residences has curated an exclusive French-themed 2D1N Staycation Package that will bring you on a whirlwind tour. It begins with French-inspired cocktails upon arrival, followed by a decadent afternoon tea for two, as French-born master chocolatier and patissier Chef Philippe Kotzky joins forces with Chef Tai Boon Ee for a French-inspired spread. The main highlight of this staycation is a masterclass in making the classic Chocolate Fondant, conducted by Chef Kotzky.
For more information or to make a reservation, click here.

2. UPDATE YOUR SPORTSWEAR WARDROBE WITH THE NEW ADIDAS Z.N.E COLLECTION

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Whether you live in sweatpants and hoodies or you’re simply looking for new sports attire, the new Adidas Z.N.E collection offers a range of relaxed fits to refresh your wardrobe. Developed with Aeroready technology and four-way stretch fabric to provide maximum comfort, the collection comprises four key looks including hoodies, trackpants, T-shirts, and shorts designed for him and her.
To celebrate the launch of the collection, the brand debuted a campaign starring global superstar, actor, and producer Jenna Ortega; actor and international model Hoyeon; actor David Yang; Lioness and Manchester United’s star forward Alessia Russo; German footballer and Olympic champion Melanie Leupolz; as well as Minnesota Timberwolves record-breaking shooting guard Anthony Edwards. The campaign sees each star sporting the new range of comfort-first apparel, while sharing how it helps to keep them in the moment.
In case you needed another reason to cop the collection, every purchase of selected Z.N.E. outerwear from 10th July to 30th July 2023 will entitle adiClub members to a limited edition pair of Z.N.E. Coasters.
For more information or to shop the collection, visit the Adidas website here.

3. EXPERIENCE THE CALIFORNIAN DREAM WITH NESPRESSO

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Where: All Nespresso boutiques nationwide
Nespresso is bringing the Californian summer to town with a lineup of delicious limited edition iced coffees that pays tribute to a lifestyle that is highly artistic, expressive and active—offering consumers moments of escapism wherever they are.
The Californian Dream line features the limited-edition Barista Creations for Ice Watermelon over Ice, exclusively for the Vertuo Line. It comprises lightly roasted Arabica coffee beans, with a distinctive watermelon note and a hint of refreshing cucumber.
This year’s newcomer is the Cold Brew Style Intense for Vertuo that is inspired by the ‘hot bloom’ method. The silky-textured coffee offers a bold, roasted sweet-caramel note. The Malaysian-favourite Coconut Flavour Over Ice for the Original Line and Tropical Coconut Flavour Over Ice for Vertuo also makes a comeback in the lineup.
Learn more about this limited-edition Californian Dream collection here.

4. ENJOY A ONE-OF-A-KIND ‘PICNIC IN THE PARK’ AT KLCC

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Where: KLCC park
When: 7 – 16 July 2023
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind picnic at the iconic KLCC park, an experience that’s exclusive to the shoppers of Suria KLCC—set against the stunning backdrop of the Petronas Twin Towers and the mesmerising musical fountains of KLCC Lake Symphony.
Shoppers that spent RM1,000 and above in two receipts from 30 June to 9 July 2023 will have the opportunity to redeem an exclusive “Picnic in the Park” Experience for four people. Guests will enjoy a beautifully curated picnic set-up with a relaxing, picture-perfect atmosphere, while being serenaded by members of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. The event is limited to 50 groups of four people per day.
For more information, click here.

5. BE MESMERISED BY THE AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION, ‘LUNA’

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When: 14 – 16 July 2023
Where: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Price: From RM80
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) presents the Southeast Asian premiere of Luna, a show that explores the Bunun—an indigenous tribe from Taiwan—and their culture. The award-winning production is the brainchild of Bulareyaung Pagarlava, who stumbled upon the Bunun during his travels. Mesmerised by the indigenous tribe, he headed back to the mountains with his dancers to learn the ancient Bunun chants (recognised as a Cultural Heritage in Taiwan), their culture, and how to survive in the mountains.
With blessings from the Bunun elders, the Bulareyaung Dance Company gives you a glimpse of their culture through dance, allowing you to reconnect with nature and tradition.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

6. MAKE A CUTE ANIMAL-THEMED TRAY

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Where: Beary Potter Studio
When: 16 July 2023, 2pm – 5pm
Put your pottery skills to the test and learn how to make adorable themed hand-built plates of animals relaxing in hot springs! In this workshop, you will learn how to craft plates using white clay. Plus, you will also be able to design your own animal and take them home with you!
For more details about the workshop, click here or DM them on Instagram.

7. DEEP DIVE INTO ART AT THE ‘TAFSIR SEMULA’ EXHIBITION

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Where: Rumah Tangsi
When: 7 – 16 July 2023
To ‘Tafsir Semula’ is to reinterpret something in any form you’re most comfortable with. This exhibition invites you to dive into the minds of an array of artists at Rumah Tangsi as they give new meaning to the definition of heritage and culture. Some of the artists on display include Hakym Hilmi, Zahran, Afi Sulaiman, and more.
For more information, click here.

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