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New month, new bags: March’22 edition––from Bottega Veneta, Loewe, and more
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17.03.2022
By Kelly Lim

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Spring has sprung, and with it comes the arrival of new designer bags to take you through the season. Whether you’re on the hunt for refreshing takes on classic shapes or eager to finally get your hands on a piece of cult arm-candy you’ve been eyeing for some time now, March’s roundup of the latest offerings will not leave anyone disappointed.
Read on for the hottest luxury bag launches:
Versace Le Medusa Mini bag

Mini can be mighty––Versace’s latest addition to the La Medusa family is solid evidence. Defined by a rigid handle formed into a distinctive Versace chain, the La Medusa mini is a force of definitive feminine attitude, encapsulating Medusa’s mythic power and allure into its scaled-down size. It’s detachable strap offers an alternate carry option while a central plaque punctuates the front for an instantly recognisable symbol of the Versace brand.
The La Medusa Mini is available in black and gold options in glossy patent leather, or bright marigold yellow, DV blue and turquoise for those who prefer pops of colour.

Shop: La Medusa Mini bag, Versace

Shop: La Medusa Mini bag, Versace

Shop: La Medusa Mini bag, Versace

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Bottega Veneta Cassette

It feels like just yesterday when the iconic Cassette debuted on Bottega Veneta’s Pre-Fall 2019 runway. An interpretation of the signature intrecciato weave, the distinct bag has since become ubiquitous among the fashion cognoscenti, breathing new life into the brand, while preserving their heritage and blending luxurious craftsmanship with modernity.
This season, the well-loved Cassette arrives updated in a variety of styles and sizes, including the Chain Cassette, padded Cassette and Mini Cross-body Cassette amongst others. As for colours, your options are endless, ranging from neutrals to pastel suedes, a delectable mint green snakeskin print and of course, Bottega green.

Shop: Cassette, Bottega Veneta

Shop: Cassette, Bottega Veneta

Shop: Chain Cassette, Bottega Veneta

Shop: Padded Cassette, Bottega Veneta

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Salvatore Ferragamo Cage bag

The new must-have item from Salvatore Ferragamo for Spring/Summer 2022 is the Cage bag, a creative twist on the classic bucket bag with a modern Ferragamo flair. This fresh iteration is encapsulated by bold striking hues and an eye-catching structure made of smooth, Italian calf leather that’s composed of an outer cage with a soft leather drawstring pouch inside. Dig deeper into the house’s heritage and you’ll recognise that this very design is inspired by the 1951 Kimo sandal, a reflection of their trademark combination of technical skill and style research.
Essentially, it’s a bag within a bag, outfitted with geometric studs and leather shoulder straps that inject a dose of practicality. For Pre-Spring, the Cage arrives in black leather, Tyrone Turquoise and Candy apple, with the addition of an optical white model for the summer.

Shop: Cage bag, Salvatore Ferragamo

Shop: Cage bag, Salvatore Ferragamo

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Loewe Luna bag

Taking its name from the Spanish word for ‘moon’, Loewe’s new Luna bag is a fresh take on the classic hobo bag via an everyday carryall that sits comfortably on the shoulder for anytime of the day. The bag was first unveiled on the Spring/Summer 2022 runways and immediately caught eyes for its distinct, crescent shape. Metallic sliding eyelets bring possibilities of personalisation with additional shoulder straps or charms.
The Luna is available in an array of stunning shades from pecan to avocado green, ash grey satin calfskin with the Loewe jacquard strap. Fans of the iconic Anagram jacquard will be delighted to hear that the bag also comes in navy/black, green/avocado green and tan/pecan colourways.

Shop: Luna bag in Anagram jacquard and classic calfskin, Loewe

Shop: Luna bag in Anagram jacquard and classic calfskin, Loewe

Shop: Luna bag in silk calfskin and jacquard, Loewe

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Cartier Panthère de Cartier bag

Cartier’s iconic spirit animal makes its mark on the jeweller’s latest bag. Aptly named Panthère de Cartier, the new design is defined by its structured, trapezoid shape and crafted out of finely grained leather with a black-speckled jewel clasp bearing the signature animal. The bag also evokes the original and creative heritage of Jeanne Toussaint, the eccentric visionary––nicknamed “La Panthère”––who was the first to adopt the creature as a three-dimensional emblem.
Whether you wear it on the shoulder or in your hands, there’s no denying of the bedazzling sculptural ‘C’––created in collaboration between Cartier’s design studio and its High Jewellery sculptor––that sits centerstage as a clasp.
The Panthère de Cartier is available in two looks and two sizes: a small and a mini model, to be worn for any occasion and is available in a palette of black, cherry red, green and pale pink. All bags can also be personalised by adding initials or a date; either hot-stamped in gold foil upon the bag or by engraving the interior mirror.

Shop: Panthère de Cartier small top handle, Cartier

Shop: Panthère de Cartier small top handle, Cartier

Shop: Panthère de Cartier small top handle, Cartier

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Read last month’s round-up of bag launches here.

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The best of PFW AW19 day 2: Lanvin and Maison Margiela

28.02.2019
By Joan Kong

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Who: Only one month after the announcement of his appointment as creative director at Lanvin, Bruno Sialelli presented his first runway collection for the brand for Autumn/Winter 2019. The designer was previously the head of menswear at Loewe.
Where: The venue of choice, was at the Musée Cluny, where models walked down tiled floors against a wooden backdrop.
The low-down: During a preview, Sialelli revealed to WWD that, “We know Lanvin is an eveningwear house where you find beautiful flou and colours. But Jeanne [Lanvin] was also one of the first to do a wide proposition of womenswear, menswear and sportswear, curtains and furniture. She was what we would call today a lifestyle [designer].” Taking cues from the founder of the brand, the French designer aimed to translate that into his collection this season, sending down both womens’ and mens’ looks, and on top of that, launching an array of arm candies (that are worth lusting over), from an oversized tote to a small top-handle bag. Clothes-wise, there were influences derived from several places-the 1982 film, Querelle, inspired the sailor jackets and other hints of nautical details, the dragon motif and manuscript-like print derived from its founder’s love for medieval art, and South American folklore radiated by the ponchos and knits with the new ‘JL’ logo.
Buro loves: Although the overall vibe was a reminiscent of his previous employer, Loewe, we liked the freshness he brought to the 130-year-old fashion house. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for what’s to come next.

Maison Margiela
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Who: It’s Creative director John Galliano’s fifth year at the French fashion house.
Where: Unlike most brands who showcased at awe-inspiring venues, John Galliano opted for a pared down set—a plain white runway was all he needed this season.
The low-down: To give the mostly black-and-khaki collection that amp-me-up, the designer turned to unique shapes and silhouettes that speak for itself. Pillowy coats-inspired by the brand’s signature Grand Slam bags-were spotted on both men and women. Tailoring took centre stage this season, although you can count on the designer to inject his own flair. Case in point: pantsuits with exposed stitching for that undone allure, double-breasted coats with pagoda-like shoulders, and skirt-suits with an oversized outerwear, nipped at the waist.
Buro loves: The pops of vibrance in the form of leggings and prints layered under coats or plastered on a dress or two.

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Nespresso introduces the Master Origin collection

21.09.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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If you were dismayed to find out that Nespresso has discontinued its Pure Origin line, this news will serve as music to your ears—introducing the Master Origin collection, which consists of five distinct capsules inspired by five different lands across the globe that take pride in fine coffee craftsmanship: Indonesia, Ethiopia, Colombia, India and Nicaragua.

Picking up where Pure Origin left off, each coffee boasts a taste profile that is unique to its country of origin and processing technique. Nespresso works with the finest coffee craftsman of the land, and refine the craft even further. In Indonesia, Arabica from Sumatra undergoes the traditional wet-hulling method to produce a rich, woody coffee with a velvety body. In contrast, whole cherries go through a meticulous raking (dry process) every hour by hand in Ethiopia to let the beans absorb the sweet, ripe flavours from the fruit, resulting in bright, fruity notes.

Over in Colombia, a late harvest technique pushes the typical harvest time to the limit, leaving the coffee cherries to ripen till it was exactly the right shade of deep purple before it is handpicked – taste notes are bright and vivacious with hints of red fruits and berries. The Robusta coffee sourced in India is exposed to the age-old ‘monsoon’ technique, cultivating a strong and intense character with woody, spicy flavours. Last but not least, the coffee in Nicaragua took on the ‘black honey’ method, where the beans are carefully turned in the sun for weeks to soak up the natural sugars of its fruit, giving it a beautifully balanced flavour.

But of course, words can only do so much to pique your senses. To experience the coffees for yourself, drop by the Nespresso boutique in The Gardens Mall, or pop by the Master Origin roadshow in KLCC, which runs till this Sunday (23 September 2018).

For more information, visit the website.

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Move over boys, this woman means business
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08.04.2016
By Buro247

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It’s no small irony that, in the longstanding battle for gender equality, the one place where women should prevail—the career kitchen—is in fact dominated by their male counterparts. Are women discriminated against in the professional kitchen? It’s hard to argue otherwise when there’s such a significant imbalance of 7:3 male to female chefs in the industry, and it’s equally difficult to finger one factor as being solely responsible for these disproportionate figures, whether it’s gender bias, and an inability to stomach the rough and tumble heat and profanity of the kitchen, or the inevitable ticking of the biological clock, and family demands. Which is why, when one woman bucks all the statistical trends with her talent and a pair of cojones that apparently out-hefts those of an African male, we should all rejoice, especially when said female hails from Malaysia, where this gender incongruity is even more pronounced.

But, really, since it’s Bistro à Table (6, Jalan 17/54, Petaling Jaya, +603-7931 2831) chef-proprietor Isadora Chai who is the female in question, we can throw the gender card out of the window, because this opinionated chef—who was probably too busy out-swearing the male chefs in the back alley to join the queue when god was meting out the self-censorious quotas—had no qualms about telling me on my Feeding Time radio show that “most chefs are egotistical male stars. You have to prove to them that you can do better and eventually they will eat humble pie.” But while it’s one thing to gratuitously shoot your mouth, it’s quite another when you have the benefit of talent in spades, which Isadora does, and then some. It’s easy to comprehend that pushing the female agenda, for her, is a cop out, because “behaving like a girl” is taboo. For Isadora, when the going gets tough, the girl just gets going.

And got going, she has. Since Isadora eschewed the easy money of having a restaurant in town in favour of the ‘burbs (“I liked being the underdog in the suburbs”), Bistro à Table has steadily garnered acclaim, from such internationally vaunted publications as the Miele Guide. And while her prose remains delightfully purple, she’s more than put her culinary money where her mouth is, so to speak.

A series of degustations executed in inimitable Isadora fashion—”I call them disgustations because they represent my disgust with certain issues, from GE13 to bloggers after a free meal”—would by any lesser chef be dismissed as show-pony tactics, but in Isadora’s case enjoyed not merely the side benefits of being scandalous, but concurrently served as platform for her forays in gastronomic experimentation. Those meanderingly delightful journeys have led to the impending launch of her second restaurant, the simply named Antara in Lorong Changkat Raja Chulan, in a gorgeous period building that Isadora had unsuccessfully hankered to buy, but in which she has nonetheless been installed as tenant.

The “upscale, MSG-free, modern Malaysian restaurant” will showcase a menu that’s a distillation of her multifarious culinary expressions, from pie tee with foie gras and unagi, and hazelnut roti jala with dulce de leche anglaise, to her signature lobster Sarawak laksa, and dried scallop poh pneah “that you assemble DIY style, the way we used to do at home with our families”. And while it’s indubitably an intimate expression of her evolution as chef and cook, Antara isn’t the only bubbling pot on the stove.

Because, while she may give as good as she gets, Isadora has also proven herself a consummate diplomat when needs must. Ergo, conscientious flesh pressing sessions with the right people have ensured her a plum contract as Miele brand partner (to put things into perspective: Vue du Monde’s Shannon Bennett is the Australian Miele brand partner) but more importantly, yielded an international book contract, with launches scheduled throughout Asia. Isadora is also advisor to the upcoming DBKL-driven Big Kitchen event that’s sponsored by such big guns as Electrolux and Mercedes.

I’ve always been a firm believer that actions speak more vociferously than words. So like or hate her—there’s no middle road where opinions of Isadora are concerned—the inarguable fact remains that, through her accomplishments alone, this is one woman to whom other aspiring chefs, female and male alike, should look to as a yardstick of what is entirely possible, as long as you set your mind to the task.

Follow Fay on Twitter and Instagram at @misskhoo.

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This new-age, power-woman beauty look is goals, as seen at Chanel

04.07.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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At Chanel’s sprawling library in the Grand Palais, Paris yesterday, a new era dawned—one made by women (specifically, Lagerfeld’s successor Virginie Viard) for women. The brand debuted Viard’s couture collection for FW19, but what complemented the 70-look lineup were the quietly stunning beauty looks conceptualised by Chanel’s Global Global Creative Make Up and Colour Designer Lucia Pica.
“I wanted the feeling of the girl to be strong and confident with an authority feel to her,” says Pica. Eschewing smokey eyes, bold lips, and elaborate hairdos typically seen during the brand’s past couture runway shows, there was a minimalist take to the hair and makeup looks this time around. Slicked-back, fuss-free ponytails and nude-out complexions echoed the collection’s nonchalant elegance—if there was a new-age librarian-chic aesthetic that we could get used to, it’d be this.
Inspired by the idea of “luxurious elegant readers”, she gave the skin a natural finish (blurred and smoothed to perfection) that contrasted beautifully with bold, look-at-me brows and an elongated winged-out eyeliner for a dash of effortless confidence.

Here’s how you can get the look:
1. Prep the skin with the Les Beiges Eau de Teint to give the skin light and natural coverage.
2. Conceal the area around the eyes with La Palette Essentielle.
3. Pat on Poudre Universelle Libre to set the skin.
4. Use the Stylo Sourcils Waterproof eyebrow pencil to define and draw the brows, elongating the ends for a sophisticated look.
5. Brush the brows with Le Gel Sourcils N°350 brow gel in Transparent. A good tip to give brows a naturally-groomed look is to brush it upwards and against the natural direction of hair growth.
6. Line the upper lash line with the Calligraphie De Chanel cream eyeliner in N°65 Hyperblack and extend the line out the corners of the eyes.
7. Curl lashes and coat with Le Volume Revolution De Chanel in N°10 Noir.
8. Use a brush to apply the Baume Essentiel multi-use glow stick along the cheekbones and bridge of the nose.

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Lifestyle
Nobu Kuala Lumpur introduces new Prix-Fixe menu for lunch
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26.02.2017
By Rachel Au

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You can always expect a crowd at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. Since its opening, the restaurant has introduced an array of specials to suit everyone’s needs as well as desires for something different; such as the Nobu High Tea and Nobu To-Go. The latest offering comes as a complement to its growing popularity as a lunch spot: a new Prix-Fixe menu.

With the Prix-Fixe menu, guests will be able to order some of Nobu’s most popular signature dishes—some of the recommendations include the Salmon New Style Sashimi, Yellow Tail Jalapeno and Salmon Antichucho Donburi—for lunch that were previously available exclusively for dinner. It’s a 3-course menu entailing a variety of options for the appetiser and main, and a dessert chosen by Executive Chef Philip Leong. The full Prix-Fixe menu is as follows:
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1st Course – APPETISERS
Salmon New Style Sashimi
Yellow Tail Jalapeno
Seafood Ceviche
Butter Lettuce Dry Miso
Steamed Mixed Vegetable with Shisho Salsa
Shitake Salad With Spicy Lemon Dressing
Soft Shell Crab Kara-age

2nd course – MAIN
Assorted Mushroom Toban Yaki
Shrimp Spicy Garlic
Salmon Antichucho Donburi
Salmon Oyako Donburi
Mixed Tempura Udon
Grilled Chicken Truffle Teriyaki
Tenderloin Wasabi Pepper Sauce

3rd Course – DESSERT
Banana Harumaki
Sata-Andagi
Green Tea Fiji Shaved Ice
Suntory Whisky Cappucino

Nobu Kuala Lumpur‘s Prix-Fixe menu is available at RM165++ per person and comes with a complimentary glass of green tea. For enquiries or to make a reservation, cal 03 2164 5084 or WhatsApp 019 389 5085.

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Team Buro Answers: What is in your travel beauty bag?

17.12.2018
By Wei Yeen Loh

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You’ve glimpsed the contents of our team’s carry-on luggage a few weeks back, but today’s edit that you are about to feast your eyes on—is the real challenge. Packing our travel beauty bags can be tricky for most on our team because we’re always tempted to sweep everything from our dresser into one teeny PVC kit (and in 100ml bottles, which is practically impossible.)
Ahead, we asked our editors—and one senior writer—what beauty picks they absolutely can’t travel without, their in-flight beauty regimes before landing, and more:
TERRY SAW, editor-in-chief

What can we find in your travel beauty bag?
Learning that women could lose over 1.5 litres of bodily fluids on an average flight completely changed the way I packed. Drinking enough water to replenish moisture in your body is great, but it’s just as important that your skin is not drying out in the process.
I have a no-makeup rule for long-haul flights and cleanse my face with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser soon as I can—it doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils, so I don’t have to worry about any dryness or itchiness. I usually skip the toner and go straight to using the La Mer Treatment Lotion to soften my skin before layering on La Mer The Concentrate, which smells great and absorbs quickly.
If I have some privacy on the flight, I’ll put on a sheet mask—extra, I know—but so worth it. A recent fave is the Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution, otherwise, a rich leave on mask is just as good. I always have a Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask EX handy for times like these.

What is your beauty regime when travelling?
Gone are my one-ritual-for-all days! I started customising my travel beauty essentials in my thirties because it’s so important to notice when and what your skin is telling you. As a quick guide, when traveling to hotter cities, I load up on super moisturising, water-based products, which hydrate my skin without causing outbreaks and swap them for richer serums and creams for colder to sub-zero destinations.
The one important ritual I feel doesn’t get enough love while traveling is exfoliation. I’m a fan of Aussie brand Go-To’s Exfoliating Swipeys—they’re super easy to use, single-use facial pads dipped in lactic acid and infused with essential oils to gently but very effectively remove dead skin cells and brighten the complexion while you’re on the go.
If you’re the busiest person in the world and have time for one thing and one thing only, make it sunscreen. Shiseido does an amazing job with their Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion series, which goes on like second skin and gives you good protection—also water resistant so your outdoor adventures are covered.

How do you prep your face in-flight before landing?
My pre-landing ritual is quick and simple—I cleanse, moisturise with a day cream (with SPF!) and as a superfan of BB cushions, I’ll freshen up with a compact especially if I’m heading straight to a meeting because they’re magic when it comes to giving you that healthy skin finish, even if you’re not slept a wink on the flight.

CAI MEI KHOO, contributing editor

What can we find in your travel beauty bag?
I don’t know how to pack light and that’s evident of my clear PVC toiletry kit that’s filled to the brim with my in-flight beauty essentials. I always have a sleeping mask on hand—I’m currently using one from Chanel.
I also find face oils great for locking moisture in. Not forgetting, lip balms (yes, plural) are essential and I have at least two on hand from La Mer and Laura Mercier. I also must have a hand cream and dry shampoo with me—the latter to ensure I have fresh hair, especially after a long-haul flight (my go-to are from Ouai and Percy & Reed.)

What is your beauty regime when travelling?
I like to tailor my beauty routine based on what the weather is like at my destination. For colder weather, I pack face oils. I currently love Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil which is lightweight enough to be used both day and night. I also just started using Elizabeth Arden Retinol Night Serum—the texture is velvety smooth and my skin feels soft immediately after using it.
I usually finish off with a rich moisturising cream, like La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. For warmer climates, I use Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, sometimes using it during the day as well. I also make sure I have sunscreen with me; I’m currently using SK-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Cream.

How do you prep your face in-flight before landing?
Before landing it’s usually a spritz of face mist, followed by a quick touch-up with a compact powder and finally, a dab of perfume behind the ears. I’m currently wearing Jo Malone London’s Honeysuckle & Davana. And while I always carry a toothbrush and toothpaste with me, I also bring breath freshener in the form of Saje’s Kiss Mist.

GWEN ONG, deputy editor

What can we find in your travel beauty bag?
While I like to keep it minimal when I go on long haul flights, my beauty bag is supercharged with heavy-duty essentials. Think rich moisturiser, facial mist, sheet mask, eye mask and lip care—the works.
On regular rotation now are Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream and Dermalogica Calm Water Gel that immediately hydrate my skin so it stays soft and comfortable. I also have a stash of sheet mask favourites from Dr. Jart+ and Mediheal that are really convenient if my skin needs a boost.
A new addition in my carry-on is Talika Eye Decompress—this double capsule mask pack is great to relieve puffiness, so I look bright-eyed post flight. Last but not least, I pack along my trusted Kiehl’s Ultra-Light Daily Sunscreen—did you know you’re more prone to UV radiation up in the air? Get protected people!

What is your beauty regime when travelling?
Travelling really puts a toll on my skin. I’ve learned that what may work for me here in hot and humid Malaysia, does not work as well when I’m in the blistering cold of New York or in the dry air of Dubai. For these countries, I’ve had to switch to super rich cream-based moisturiser, which I’d generally avoid using in our tropical climate for my skin would just protest in breakouts.
One thing that I’ve found useful is to mask every single night that I’m away in a different country. This has helped save my face countless times as it puts the moisture and balance back into my skin.

How do you prep your face in-flight before landing?
Right before the plane descends, I’ll always whip out my facial mist and give myself a good spritz. I love feeling fresh for the touchdown and it pays to look alert for the long immigration line too. Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water is among my go-to.

RACHEL AU, lifestyle editor

What can we find in your travel beauty bag?
I like to keep my travel beauty kit light and compact, especially my on-board beauty kit. If you’re like me, my number one tip is to always save the samples you get so you don’t have to pack several 20ml to 50ml products.
Currently, I’m using Aesop’s Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream to keep my skin hydrated. I also love Arcona’s Triad Pads 2 Go—they smell amazing and gives my skin that quick refresh. Also, they’re packed individually so I can take as many as I need.
A dental kit is a given, and I also bring along a bottle of Mouthwash Tabs by Lush—I use it right after brushing my teeth for an extra minty cleanse. My other must-have is Glossier Balm DotCom. It’s super moisturising for my lips and cuticles. One last thing: a solid perfume. I’m now loving Diptyque’s L’ombre dans L’eau.

What is your beauty regime when travelling?
I generally switch to cream-based moisturisers when in cooler countries as my skin tends to dry out easily. I also bring a ton of sheet masks to use at night, which I have found to be very effective in maintaining my skin’s texture. So I’ll only use a proper moisturiser during the day.

How do you prep your face in-flight before landing?
A quick 3-step skincare plus a 2-step dental care, as elaborated above. Next, I’d use a Shiseido Waso Colour-Smart Day Moisturiser for light coverage on the face, Benefit 3D BrowTones for a quick filler because brows make all the difference and Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment for SPF and a tint of colour to make sure I look less like a zombie getting off a long-haul flight.

WEI YEEN LOH, senior fashion & beauty writer

What can we find in your travel beauty bag?
My skin is ultra-sensitive to fluctuating temperatures (even in AC-ed environments), so anything oil-based is great to soothe it quickly—in my bag now are Decorté AQ Oil Infusion and Dior Hydra Life Oil-to-Milk Cleanser.
Sunscreen is in my handbag no matter where I go; I like Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen because it doesn’t leave a white cast on my skin. Not forgetting, my trusty L’Occitane Organic Shea Butter to prevent dry cuticles/hands/elbows/anything, really.
Makeup wise, I find that a good lip colour works wonders in looking put-together under five minutes—I’m crushing on Chanel’s Rouge Allure Liquid Powder for a subtle, blotted finish.

What is your beauty regime when travelling?
Moisturise and mask, all the way. I alternate between Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Cream and Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Night Cream depending on the climate at my destination. Before I tuck in at night, a masking sesh is key—Huxley Sahara Sleeping Mask and Innisfree Second Skin Mask are current favourites.

How do you prep your face in-flight before landing?
Brushing my teeth following a gargle of mouthwash are a given. For my face—a spritz of Avène Thermal Spring Water for a quick refresh, a swipe of YSL concealer because my undereye circles are still a work in progress, and Nars The Multiple for a wash of colour on my cheeks and lips. Not forgetting, a dab of fragrance behind my ears and inside of my elbows.

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Culture
An insider reveals what you didn’t know about Riuh

23.11.2018
By Rachel Au

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If you scroll to the bottom of Riuh’s official website, you’ll find there’s a line that goes: “Riuh is brought to you by Creative Cult Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary of MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd”. Set up in 2012, the latter company is actually owned by Minister of Finance Inc. and had been tasked to help stimulate the local creative industry—including realising the need to “provide a dedicated creative platform called ‘Riuh'”.
“Riuh is set up to enhance the creative industry’s ecosystem by providing a: consistent marketing and distribution channel to creative entrepreneurs; creative platform for artists and artisans to showcase their talent, skill and products; and creative and cultural destination for the community and tourists to discover homegrown brands, learn a creative skill and come together to embrace creativity and culture,” said Melissa Low, Head of Riuh.
We speak to Melissa to learn more about how Riuh came about, how big it has become and the things no one else knew about the inspiring platform.

Tell us how the idea of Riuh came about.
Back in 2016, we studied the creative industry in Malaysia and discovered there was a gap in the creative ecosystem where there wasn’t a consistent platform to showcase creative products, be it for creative entrepreneurs or artisans, artists and performers.
From this discovery, we researched further by studying the existence of creative fairs, markets, bazaars and events around the world as well as the local market by observing retail trends as well as having conversations with people within the creative industry, and people who are not in the creative industry.
After putting all our observations together alongside many, many brainstorming sessions—voila! We hosted the first-ever Riuh in August 2017.

How many people does it take to organise a Riuh weekend and how long is the planning process?
We have a lean internal team of seven very passionate and driven people. In addition to that, we have an external event operations team, videography and photography team. We try our best to plan several months ahead of a particular Riuh. However, due to our monthly do, the team focuses on a Riuh a month prior to the event dates.

How big has Riuh become since its first inception?
We are very thankful that reception towards Riuh has been amazing, not only from Malaysians from all walks of life but it has attracted expatriates and tourists too! The visibility of Riuh as a brand has grown exponentially—not only through media and social media coverage but also in the number of followers we have and importantly, the number of visitors at each Riuh.
We get an average of 8,500 visitors on a monthly basis when it was held in APW Bangsar. In September 2018, when we had our Malaysia Day Weekend edition in Sentul Depot, we recorded over 18,000 visitors for that weekend alone.

Will Riuh be alternating venues between APW and Sentul Depot and is there a reason for this?
We have always wanted Riuh to be a nomadic creative platform. We made APW our home for one year because it was such a strategic location for the community to come together to celebrate creativity. Being a printing factory for many years in the past, APW has a story to tell which makes it special for us.
And then, there was Sentul Depot where our special Malaysia Day Weekend edition was held. It was exciting for us to transform the over 100-year-old historic train depot into a curated creative platform. It was perfect to have hosted Malaysia Day there as it was also the first time ever that Sentul Depot opened its doors to the public at large. Like APW, Sentul Depot is not just an event venue, it has a story to tell.
For future Riuhs, we are keeping a lookout for event spaces that could accommodate what we do and our expected crowd. It definitely adds value if a venue has its own story and character like APW and Sentul Depot.

What can people expect from your upcoming Christmas-themed Riuh?
Christmas is always an exciting season. People are in high spirits due to the holidays season. We envision it to be a nice tropical Christmas market where people are able to come and shop for gifts as well as to just wind down towards the year-end.
We’ll be collaborating with Buro Malaysia to activate a space and some activities in Riuh where a certain amount of proceeds from the sales will be channelled to charity—which we are very excited about as it is the season for giving, after all.

How has Riuh helped grow the current Malaysian arts scene?
Arts has many facets to it—visual arts, performing arts, music as well as crafts, culinary arts and the list goes on.
Riuh provides a platform for the arts to gain visibility and awareness among the public at large. An example is with F Talent’s Jom Teater initiative where local performing art centres publicise and sell show tickets at Riuh itself. We collaborated with F Talent in this as we see the need to promote the local performing art sector. We want people to purchase a theatre ticket, go watch and support local theatre, plays, musical etc.
Another example is in our live acts—which mainly consists of music and cultural dances. When we invite a musician, band or dance troupe, we observed that the visitors are very curious to get to know these creative individuals/groups even more. They ask questions like, “What is the name of that band? They are good…” In addition to that, musicians have informed us that they’ve been booked for gigs and shows because someone saw them performed at Riuh.

What are some things no one knows about Riuh?

We had a photo wall that did not make the cut at Riuh several months ago but we put it up anyway due to time constraint and guess what? People were flocking to take a photo with it. In fact, it had the longest queue among all of the other photo walls! We were shocked ourselves!

We have part-timers who will click the clicker to track the number of visitors that attend Riuh.

We almost cancelled a Riuh a day before the event several months ago. This was due to certain clearances that were beyond our control. The Riuh team was ready with a PR statement to cancel it and put up a thick face to deal with the business owners. But guess what? We managed to secure the clearances at the eleventh hour! (Thank God!) We were really glad that we did not prematurely cancel it because it turned out to be a really exciting Riuh weekend.

Stay tuned on what to expect from our special #BuroLovesGiving space at the Christmas-edition of Riuh by checking out the event page here!

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The show will go on: The best livestreams and virtual concerts to jam out to at home

17.04.2020
By Kelly Lim

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The coronavirus may have put a stop to all IRL performances and events for the foreseeable future, but artists all around the world have kept the party going by turning to the virtual world. From intimate living room lives to global digital concert lineups, the music community has adapted and responded with resourcefulness to show that the fun doesn’t have to end, even while we’re all responsibly practising social distancing at home.
So, settle in with your favourite grooving outfit—here’s a list of the best live music shows you can stream and enjoy now. Watch this space for updates as more livestreams are announced.
UPCOMING
MARQUEE Singapore’s 1st Anniversary
When: May 22 at 9pm

To celebrate their first anniversary, MARQUEE Singapore is hosting a virtual party that will feature back-to-back performances by dance DJ icons Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki and Andrew Rayel on Friday, 22 May. Live-streamed across Zoom and Twitch, the free event will also kick-off a new series of virtual clubbing experiences set to arrive over the next two months, and will feature electronic music powerhouses such as Dash Berlin, MarLo, Dannic, Blasterjaxx and Paul Van Dyk.
Livestream links and updates are available here.
Big Weekend UK 2020
When: May 22 – 24

Hosted by BBC Radio 1, Big Weekend 2020 will kick off this Friday evening with their virtual Radio 1 Dance stage, featuring non-stop sets by the likes of Armand Van Helden, Disclosure, CamelPhat, Solardo and Bicep to turn any home space into a full-fledged club. The party continues over the next two days, across various stages to introduce over 50 live performances by some of music’s biggest stars, including Sam Smith, the Jonas Brothers, Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, and more.
Find out more here.

Gluestick Festival
When: May 23-24 at 6:30 pm

Hong Kong-based music platform Gluestick has put together a virtual YouTube concert to raise funds for HandsOn Hong Kong, a charity organisation supporting Covid-19 relief efforts. Featuring a stellar, multi-genre line-up that includes RINI, Charlie Lim, Mellow Fellow and Ruru, the online event will also include an Instagram live Q&A session with the artists after each performance.
Watch the livestream here.
U Mobile #GroovesWithU Raya Performances
When: May 30 at 8:30 pm

Telco brand U Mobile has teamed up with local artists and businesses during the festive season to spread the Raya spirit through a series of live performances and events. For its #GrooveWithU special, Yuna, Bil Musa, Sona One and more will be filling your home with tunes via virtual concerts on their YouTube channel.
Follow their Instagram for updates.
Identity: Project Blue Marble
When: May 31 at 5am onwards

In conjunction with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this eight-hour-long concert is set to stream live on Amazon Music’s Twitch Channel with performances by Alextbh, Yuna, Jay Park, Hyolyn, plus the debut of Far East Movement‘s latest track, ‘We Are The Truth’. The charity event aims to promote solidarity amidst the xenophobia targeted at the Asian community in light of the Covid-19 pandemic in addition to its bid to fundraise in support of United Way Worldwide‘s COVID-19 fund. On top of it all, expect appearances by poet Rupi Kaur, Fast & Furious star Sung Kang, former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and The Daily Show‘s Ronnie Chieng.
More information can be found here.
Dear Class of 2020 Ft. Lady Gaga, BTS and more
When: June 7 at 3am

YouTube’s massive graduation event will feature Lady Gaga, BTS and the Obamas as commencement speakers to send off the Class of 2020. Other special appearances include Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, Dude Perfect, Jackie Aina, Kelly Rowland, Mr. Kate, The Try Guys, Zane Hijazi, Zendaya, and Kerry Washington.
Watch the livestream here.
Safehouse KL
When: Ongoing

In their continuous support of the local creative community, Safehouse has been running weekly online events from quiz nights to 101 workshops on YouTube Stream, Google Meets and Instagram Live. As a multipurpose space in KL, the creative hub is one of the many businesses that have halted all operations due to the pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped the community from supporting each other to carry on. Tune in every weekend for their ‘From The Comfort Of Ur Home’ sessions to jam out with local artists from songstress Lunadira to R&B singer NYK and Arif from alt-indie band Midnight Fusic.
Check out what’s happening each week via their Instagram.
Christine and the Queens
When: Ongoing

Parisian pop icon Christine has been holding “impromptu” livestreams from her studio and living room via Instagram, belting out an acoustic version of her February-released track, People, I’ve been sad to covering The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights. “Let’s meet every day around 6 pm CET on my Instagram,” she wrote in the first instalment of her informal shows. “Guests and weird concepts included.”
Keep up with her daily lives via her Instagram.

#DABAOSCOSERIES
When: Ongoing

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra has been rolling out digital concerts each week to continue bringing live instrumentals to everyone. From covers of pop songs and heartbreaking soundtracks to meticulously coordinated recordings of virtual virtuosos, the national orchestra is spreading the joy of instruments through live music that is bound to pull at your heartstrings.
Check it out via their Instagram and Facebook.
H.E.R.’s Girls with Guitars
When: Ongoing

Grammy-winning R&B vocalist H.E.R. recently launched her weekly Instagram Live special, dubbed Girls With Guitars which features soul-soothing lives of her hit songs, fan requests and covers. Crooning along to her guitar, she also invites fellow female artists like songwriter Lianne La Havas to jam out and engage in conversation.
Royal Albert Home

London’s renowned Royal Albert Hall will be presenting a season of free, streamable shows on their website as part of a new virtual gig series.  Following an inaugural performance featuring Rufus Wainwright, the concert hall will stream acts by the likes of English indie artist Baxter Dury (April 17), performance poet Toby Thompson (April 22), science, music and comedy show Sea Shambles (May 22) and more.
Watch the online performances here.
Broadway World’s Living Room Concerts
When: Ongoing

For fans of Broadway, Broadway World has partnered with various performers to give a series of living room lives, with past guests including Andy Karl and Orfeh from Pretty Woman and Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda among others. Disney on Broadway will also celebrate its 25th anniversary on April 17, uniting some of Broadway’s biggest performers via YouTube to support Broadway Cares’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, which will help those in the theatre and performing arts community impacted by the pandemic.
Watch the livestreams here.
COMPLETED
Crush Ft Hongttochi
When: 14 May

Korean hip hop crooner Crush is performing live in a homemade jam session this Thursday with fellow musician/producer Hong So Jin on his YouTube channel. “Hope you’re all ready to clap your hearts out from the comfort of your bedrooms!” he writes.
Watch the livestream here.

AETH3R Festival
When: May 8

Open Pit introduces another AETH3R Minecraft Festival this weekend with sets by Rina Sawayama, Russian feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot, Canadian singer Alice Glass, Brazilian drag queen Pablo Vittar and more for an in-game fundraiser event to support Groundswell Fund. Previous acts have seen the likes of Charli XCX, Cashmere Cat and Tommy Cash perform, with one festival delayed for an hour due to server overload.
Twitch and audio streams will be available on their website, including instructions on how to join the event if you play Minecraft.

88rising’s Asia Rising Forever Festival
When: May 7 at 9am

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 88rising introduces a global livestream festival, ASIA RISING FOREVER, to be hosted by hosted by rapper and actor Dumbfoundead. The 4-hour special event will feature intimate performances from some of Asia’s most exciting artists around the world, including Rich Brian, Phum Viphurit, NIKI, Kang Daniel, CLC, HYUKOH and more, along with exclusive interviews and surprise games in the name of Asian music and togetherness.
Tune into the livestream here.

Kempinski Concertini by 8 Conlay
When: 20 April, 24 April and 8 May at 8pm

8 Conlay is introducing Kempinski Concertini, a digital concert series inspired by the oldest luxury hotel group in Europe of the same name. Debuting this Monday on their Instagram account, the series will feature local talents like cultural activist and artist Alena Murang and violinist Josh Kua to serenade us straight to our dinner tables.

Room Service Music Festival
When: 24-26 April

Jeremy Zucker, Yungblud, Gallant and What So Not are just some of the acts from the dance music scene going live on YouTube from home for this virtual festival. Featuring multi-channel stages, the event is also raising money through donations to Feeding America & Sweet Relief who are working to aid those affected by COVID-19.

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How to wake tired skin up for the back-to-work glow

16.06.2020
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The highly anticipated Dior saddle bag is now available in stores

19.07.2018
By Stephanie Boey

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The iconic Dior saddle bag is riding its way back into stores today. Close to two decades since its debut in the dawn of the millennium (by then Creative Director, John Galliano), here lies the next wave of a resurrected trend from the early aughts. Loved and popularised by the influential set in the early 2000’s, like Beyoncé (way back when she was the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, pre-Sasha Fierce days), supermodel Elle Macpherson, and fictitious life-pondering New York columnist, Carrie Bradshaw on the hit show Sex and the City, this silhouette soon received a major cult following.

From millennium to millennial, a lot has happened since the Dior Saddle Bag’s original debut. Current Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri updated the shape to be larger and more robust for practicality. The revived design sees monochrome leather for the normcore queen, ’70s-inspired patchwork and the Oblique monogram for the fan of the classics, and our personal favourites—heavily embellished pieces with finely-beaded embroidery in bright and contrasting colours.
See our top picks below:
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Need some inspo on how to wear them? Follow suit with these celebs:
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Met Gala 2021: 21 Beauty looks we actually liked from the red carpet

14.09.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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The Met Gala is back! Following the cancellation of last year’s event in light of the global pandemic, the 2021 Met Gala has returned as a slightly more humble affair (or, at least, as humble as it can get for fashion’s biggest night). The evening introduced the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s new two-part exhibit, and the theme of the 2021 Met Gala coincides with part one: ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’.
READ: Met Gala 2021: Best fashion from the red carpet
Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favourite beauty moments from the evening, from Naomi Osaka’s poignant homage to her mixed Japanese-Haitian heritage to Maisie Williams’ goth revival and more:
Naomi Osaka

The tennis star and Met Gala co-chair channeled her mixed Haitian and Japanese heritage into her look with this ornate hair and makeup look.
Hunter Schafer

The Euphoria starlet hit the red carpet with this spidery adornment and a pair of white contacts—one of our favourite uses of accessories from the evening.
Amandla Stenburg

The actress called back to the pinnacle of 00’s Hollywood fashion with her spidery lashes and her liner-heavy lips.
Yara Shahidi

The Black-ish star took to the red carpet with this beautifully-adorned, ’20s-inspired braided headpiece.
Maisie Williams

The Game of Thrones actress channeled ’80s goth subculture with this moody, ornate look (complete with bleached brows!)
Kristen Stewart

The Spencer actress sported a ’40s victory roll, pairing it with pink eyeshadow to complement her Chanel blouse.
Teyana Taylor

There is quite a lot to take in with singer Teyana Taylor’s glamorous look, from her glittery highlight to her graphic eye, but our eyes are particularly drawn to her gorgeous hairdo.
Gemma Chan

The Crazy Rich Asians actress looked radiant on the red carpet, sporting this sculptural braided hairdo.
Lil Nas X

The Montero rapper kept it simple with this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it graphic liner look, paired with radiant skin.
Gigi Hadid

The eldest Hadid supermodel wore 2021’s hair colour of the year—copper red—in a voluminous high half-ponytail.
Amanda Gorman

The American poet sported this modern bejewelled eye look to complement her ornate headband.
Alicia Keys

Taking the 2000s bejewelled trend to the next level, Alicia Keys embellished her low bun with plenty of rhinestones.
Diane Kruger

The newly-engaged actress stepped out onto the red carpet embracing all things neon, from her highlighter-green dress to her neon pink inner corner highlight.
Megan Fox

The Jennifer’s Body actress drew inspiration from ’40s Hollywood glam with her Betty bangs, arched brows, and bold red lip.
Lupita Nyong’o

The Kenyan-Mexican actress sported a shimmery, sculptural denim blue eye look to complement her Versace gown. We particularly love how her masterfully-styled hairdo flaunts her natural texture.
Kim Petras

The German singer’s look was one for horse girls everywhere—Petras’ super-long braid and blue eyeshadow matched that of the horse on her dress.
Jennifer Lopez

No one said “Yeehaw” quite like Jennifer Lopez did—the singer drew inspiration from old Western Hollywood films, pairing her deep brown embroidered dress with a stetson.
Zoe Kravitz

The actress kept her makeup look simple and radiant, drawing all eyes down to her incredible Saint Laurent dress. Her box braid bun was the perfect hairstyle for the look.
Tomi Adeyemi

The American novelist paired her updo of locs with an eye-catching, bedazzled double-wing and inner corner accent.
Barbie Ferreira

The flapper look returned with a modern twist as Barbie Ferreira sported pencil-thin brows and purple eyeshadow look with her pearl-heavy dress for the evening.
Billie Eilish

The Happier Than Ever singer channeled old Hollywood with a twist, keeping her edgy side at the forefront with her TikTok-inspired reverse eyeliner look.
Find more beauty inspo here.

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Dos and Don’ts: The best etiquette to follow for your first date
The do’s and don’ts

11.02.2016
By Buro Malaysia

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Be on time
Whether you’re being fetched or you’re meeting your date at the venue, it’s always essential to be ready on time. This contributes a lot to your date’s first impression of you. If you’ve got a handful of excuses for your tardiness, perhaps you could think of it this way: how would you feel if you’ve made the effort to be ready on time, only for your date to show up half an hour late? Probably not a good start for a first date, unless of course, you’re both running late.

Hand phones away
Yes, yes, that photo you posted up of your dog stealing your socks is hilarious and is getting a lot of likes and comments, but when you’ve got someone sitting right in front of you, try to keep the focus on that person. It’s called “respect.” Save the digital interactions for later, unless it’s an outright emergency. After all, what better way to have a date turn sour than by trying to talk to someone who’s glued to their phone?

Table manners
Again, first impressions are everything. Bad table manners can be a massive turn-off during a date, more so on a first date. Good table manners always translate into general good manners, which can’t put you in any negative light in the eyes of your date. Besides, you probably wouldn’t want to stay for dessert if your date has managed to splatter pasta sauce all over himself/herself, burp, and pick their teeth all in one seating. You can read our guide to table manners here.

Dress decently
Always dress for the occasion, but in case you’re unsure, it’s always better to overdress than underdress. However, save the flashy clothes for another time. First dates should remain on safe grounds: no revealing clothes or novelty comedy ties, unless you want to send such messages to your date.

Don’t get hammered
While alcohol can help loosen the tension up during a first date, getting wasted isn’t quite advised. Firstly, getting sloshed probably brings out the most extreme sides of a person – something you may not want to reveal on a first date – and secondly, this simply means you may end up doing something you may regret. Can’t control your alcohol intake? A simple way to do so is to take it slow and not drink more than your date does.

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Four Nines: Eyewear as fine as pure 999.9 gold
Four nines for four eyes

08.11.2016
By Buro247

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A line of eyewear conceptualized by opticians and seasoned purveyors of eyeglasses, Four Nines is the realization of astute expertise and years of experience. The brand’s name, 999.9—read as Four Nines—is an alias of the purest grade of gold; hence, alluding to the impeccable quality they stand for.

Four Nines makes it their mission to pursue the creation of the ‘ideal’ pair of glasses—catering to the demands of users while anticipating their needs to surpass expectations. Engineered first and foremost to be fine optical tools, Four Nines makes exemplary standards quality and design their principal objective. Their philosophy denotes that through the pursuit of excellence, beautiful aesthetics will naturally ensue.

The holistic design process is embodied through three key points:
Comfort: Products are designed to wrap around the wearers’ heads as opposed to applying unnecessary pressure on the nose and ears—offering optimum comfort
Durability: The aim is to create products that truly last and not break easily
Ease of use: Frames are shaped to naturally promote comfort and can be easily adapted to individual facial characteristics—minimizing the necessity of frequent adjustments

Traits of the brand are translated most explicitly in their specialized hinges and layered frames. The Gyaku-R (reversed ‘R’), Jabara and S hinges aid in weight and force distribution to enhance comfort and prevent frame distortion. Additionally, wearers are easily able to adjust the frames if and when necessary. The Layered Blow and Double Front type frames create a balance that disperses the stress placed on the front of the glasses by the lenses.
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Four Nines’ latest campaign for their 2016-2017 collection, ‘Me to Me’—with ‘Mé’ meaning ‘eye’ in Japanese—explores eyewear on a deeper level; relating eye contact to true communication.

Whilst eye-to-eye contact is hardly visionary, perhaps, promoting a shared ‘Me to Me’ experience in the age of virtual connectivity could be.

Find the latest collection by Four Nines at the new Isetan: The Japan Store, other Four Nines optical stores and a list of authorized dealers found here.

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PHOTOS: Dior Men’s Summer 2022 Collection

26.06.2021
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Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro: Everything you need to know
Mate with their own AI chip

17.10.2017
By Rachel Au

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Huawei attempts to add a new meaning to the term ‘smartphone’ with their upcoming Mate 10 Series. The Chinese tech giant finally unveiled the much-anticipated Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro at IFA Berlin last night and the specs sound, well, quite spectacular. The highlight, however, is the Kirin 970. It is Huawei’s own AI chip that was developed in-house, launched earlier this year and the Mate 10 Series are the first phones to be armed with it. Read on for our quick roundup of what you need to know about both the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.

Kirin 970: There’s much to talk about the world’s first A1 processor for smartphones with a dedicated Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU). For starters, it delivers 25x better performance and 50x greater energy efficiency for AI-related tasks. Secondly, the AI functions are processed on the smartphone instead of in the cloud, making the phone perform even faster. This also means the phone’s performance degradation over time is significantly reduced.

Display screen and design: The Mate 10 sports a 5.9-inch display while the Mate 10 Pro has a 6-inch screen. They’re both thin with a barely-there bezel and a 3D Glass Body. Only the Mate 10 Pro is water- and dust-resistant.

Rear camera: Both phones are equipped with a Leica dual-lens camera, featuring a combination of 12-megapixel RGB and 20-megapixel monochrome sensors as well as Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and the world’s largest aperture of f/1.6. Here is where the AI chip extends the camera’s functions to give users AI-powered Bokeh Effect, AI-powered Digital Zoom, AI-powered Real-Time Scene and Object Recognition. The chip is essentially able to detect the object and its surroundings to automatically adjust the camera settings.

Front camera: Both phones feature an 8-megapixel front camera.

Battery life: Packing a 4,000 mAh high-density battery, both phones support fast-charging (reach 1 percent to 58 percent in 30 minutes) and can last up to two days with ‘typical usage’ as reported by Huawei.

Security: The Mate 10 can be unlocked via the front-facing fingerprint sensor while the same sensor is located on the back of the Mate 10 Pro.

Operating system: The latest Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Misc: The Mate 10 features a 4GB RAM and 64GB memory space while the Mate 10 Pro has a 6GB RAM and 128GB memory space. Both support super-fast LTE connectivity and download speeds (although this depends on the network the user is on) as well as offer dual 4G SIM support and dual VoLTE connections.

Side note: You’ll also be able to extend/mirror the devices onto a PC for a full desktop experience.

Price and release date: According to Huawei’s Facebook, the Mate 10 will be available for pre-order beginning 19 October till 22 October at a retail price of RM2,699 (with freebies worth up to RM999). It will arrive in-stores on 28 October. The Mate 10 Pro is expected to drop in mid-November.

For more info, visit Huawei’s website.

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In stores now: Levi’s x Justin Timberlake’s ‘Fresh Leaves’ collection

12.10.2018
By Joan Kong

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After partnering with Levi’s for his Man of the Woods tour, Justin Timberlake is once again collaborating with the brand, but this time, it’s on a full-fledged collection. Inspired by the singer’s love of music (and his style as of late), the name of the line, ‘Fresh Leaves’, is derived from how he’s making his own mark, and giving a fresh spin on timeless pieces. Consists of 20 looks, the menswear line definitely radiates that rugged vibe with a hint of streetwear flair. Fans of the brand can find a new addition to the 501 Family—the 501 Slim Taper, inspired by how Justin wears his 501 jeans. A piece to keep a look out for? The denim camo trucker jacket that’s printed using the brand’s newly launched Project FLX digital laser technology—talking about giving the classics a dose of modernity!

During the design process, Justin worked closely with the Levi’s team at the brand’s San Francisco Eureka Innovation Lab, the Levi’s Archives and their showroom in Los Angeles, called the Haus of Strauss. According to Levi Strauss & Co.’s Chief Product Officer, Karyn Hillman, “We immediately connected with Justin on creating pieces that blended the familiar with the unexpected. Inspired by the stories behind Justin’s music, we used classic materials-canvas, plaid, camo, flannels, Sherpa and denim and put them onto familiar silhouettes and Levi’s icons but remixed them by infusing streetwear elements and hints of modernity.”

Below, every single piece from the Levi’s x Justin Timberlake collection:
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The ‘Fresh Leaves’ collection is now available at selected Levi’s stores nationwide, and price ranges from RM99 to RM599. Click here for more info.

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Pride Month 2019: The best rainbow-hued capsule collections

03.06.2019
By Stephanie Boey

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Have you ever wondered why Pride Month occurs in June? In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, a police raid took place at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village. Frustrated with their continuing unfair treatment, the queer community resisted, which led to a series of demonstrations in New York City, sparking the gay rights movement in the United States. 50 years after that uprising, the WorldPride NYC 2019 march will take place in the same city that sparked the movement, marking half a century of the LGBTQ liberation.
In full support of equal rights for all, these fashion brands have released limited-edition rainbow-hued collections to celebrate Pride Month 2019. Support equal rights for all individuals, and look good while doing it, too.
DKNY
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It’s only apt that the brand that shares its name and home city to the birth of the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States dedicate a collection to the Stonewall uprising. DKNY incorporates the many colours of the rainbow into its bold block letters for a fun and playful take on the iconic print logo. Top pick: The oval belt bag with the names of New York’s city streets nestled in between the colour-blocked logo grid. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Hetrick-Martin Institute’s Arts & Culture Program, an outlet of empowerment, education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth in the NYC metropolitan area and beyond.
Ralph Lauren
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The instantly recognisable logo gets a complete rainbow makeover in this capsule collection for Pride Month 2019. The simple yet impactful rainbow horse and equestrian is printed on white tees and sweaters for a clear and direct message: Ralph Lauren supports equal rights and wants you to look stylish as you too, champion for human rights.
Michael Michael Kors
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Flaunt the rainbow stripes in style with this cheerful capsule collection, filled with easy ready-to-wear pieces to rock during the month of June and beyond. Each item instantly elevates your look with its bold bands of colour. Slip into the casual multi-hued sliders during the day, while the fully sequinned t-shirt dress is perfect for a night out. All proceeds from the sale of rainbow-hued MK logo tees go to God’s Love We Deliver, a non-profit that delivers healthy meals to those living with severe illnesses in New York City.
Reebok
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Three Reebok classics get a subtle update for Pride Month 2019. The Club C 85, Classic Leather and Freestyle Hi are reimagined with vibrant rainbow-coloured stitching while a bright Pride flag replaces the Union Jack. Simple and subdued, the swap will go unnoticed to an untrained eye. Until June 30, Reebok will donate a portion of the proceeds to Fenway Health. Founded in Boston in 1971 by Northeastern University students, the facility firmly believes in healthcare as a human right and aims to provide adequate healthcare to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as well as all people in their neighbourhood.
Dr. Martens
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The classic 1460 boot gets the full rainbow treatment across its entire body for Pride Month this year. Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice the other tiny details inspired by the Pride flag: the coloured eyelets, the rainbow welt stitching and heel-loop. A portion from each sale of the Pride boots will go to The Trevor Project, a national non-profit organisation focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
H&M
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H&M supports love for all, and firmly believes in equal rights for all women, men and non-binary individuals. They’ve released a series of gender-neutral clothing to celebrate Stonewall50, with slogan tees emblazoned with names of iconic cities across the globe decorated in the many colours of the rainbow. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the UN Free & Equal campaign (by the United Nations) for equal rights and fair treatment for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex people around the world.
Teva

Equipped with its Universal Strapping System, the trendy “ugly” chunky sandal gets a whole new rainbow sole this June. Created in partnership with musical twins, Tegan and Sara, the ultra thick 7-layer flatform is made from 100% recycled polyester from post-consumer materials (such as used water bottles). For each pair of Flatform Universal Pride sandals sold on Teva.com, the footwear will donate US$15 to the Tegan and Sara Foundation which fights for economic justice, health and representation for LGBTQ girls and women.

Kenneth Cole
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The Kenneth Cole Kam Pride sneaker is found in neutral white and black, save for the rainbow strip along its heel. If you’re looking for something that would make more of a statement, check out the Bailey Jogger with the eye-catching rainbow strip at its sides. Our favourite piece in the collection? The slogan tee that reads ‘Solidarity’ which cleverly incorporates the number 50.
Fossil
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RuPaul’s Drag Race star Alyssa Edwards is the face of Fossil’s Pride campaign. Commemorating Pride Month this year, Fossil has released a limited-edition large-faced timepiece with a multi-coloured watch dial and colourful rainbow strap. Total proceeds from sales will be donated to the Hetrick-Martin Institute, an organisation that provides support and safe environments for LGBTQ youth. What time is it? It’s time for equal rights for all!
Converse
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Converse is committed to supporting movements for positive social change and has been releasing a dedicated Pride collection since 2014. This year, Converse updates their classic silhouettes with colours of the rainbow in multiple styles that will suit just about anybody. The iconic Chuck 70 is remixed with a diffused rainbow across its length and glitter lightning motif on the tongue. For a more subtle approach, the All Star gets the allover rainbow treatment with tiny lightning bolt motif. Brownie points: A portion of the proceeds will go to the It Gets Better Project and Out MetroWest.
Adidas
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You may already recognise the sneaker silhouettes from Adidas’ latest ‘Love Unites’ campaign. Say hello to the limited-edition Ozweego Pride, Nizza Pride and Continental 80 Pride. The shoes are dominated by their leather white uppers but see pops of colour on the sides with rainbow accents. Adidas aims to champion social movement and change by also supporting The Trevor Project (alongside Dr.Martens)—a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth.
Nike
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Nike honours the creator of the pride flag, Gilbert Baker with its latest ‘Be True’ collection. Each hue in the 8-striped flag bears meaning; Pink: sexuality, red: life, orange: healing, yellow: sunlight, green: nature, turquoise: magic, blue: serenity, and violet: spirit. The Nike Air Max 90 ‘Be True’ sneaker breaks down the Pride flag into its individual components and colours with colour-blocking panels for a beautiful, deconstructed multi-hued homage.
Under Armour
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The sports performance brand celebrates the 50-year anniversary of the historic moment that propelled the gay rights movement with a splash of colour. Under Armour acknowledges the conflict, discord and chaos that brought on the necessary change. “Sometimes, beauty is born of chaos”, says Under Armour and this notion is perfectly and beautifully illustrated with the rainbow-splashed shoes and rainbow laces.

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The 2019 Met Gala theme and co-hosts—revealed

11.10.2018
By Joan Kong

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The first Monday in May is fashion’s biggest night out, period. Every year (since its first back in 1948), the Met Gala brings together the biggest names across all industries to celebrate the year’s Costume Institute exhibition. While this year’s ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’ theme proved to be one the best yet, you can expect an even bigger event in 2019, as the theme has been revealed—Camp: Notes on Fashion. Curated around American writer Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay “Notes on Camp”, she describes camp as the “love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration…style at the expense of content”, according to Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute, Andrew Bolton.
As usual, Anna Wintour will be hosting the event alongside some of the biggest names in the industry (last year’s being Rihanna, Donatella Versace and Amal Clooney), and the co-chairs will be Lady Gaga, Harry Styles and Serena Williams. The entire event will be (fittingly) sponsored by Gucci, and its creative director Alessandro Michele will also joining the list of co-hosts next year. In an interview with the New York Times, the designer says, “Camp really means the unique ability to combine high art and pop culture; it is not kitsch. The Met exhibition will give contemporary significance to Sontag’s perspective.” Next year’s Met Gala is definitely one worth looking forward too.

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Coming soon: The Burberry Conservatory at The Gardens, Mid Valley

29.09.2018
By Stephanie Boey

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This October, a classic British greenhouse is making its way to Malaysia. In place of a traditional garden, you can expect the latest Belt Bag to take centre stage. Inspired by the British fashion house’s iconic Trench, the Belt Bag is the brand’s latest runway tote which debuted at the Autumn/Winter 2018 show in February.
Embroidered with equestrian knights, the limited-edition bags are available in small and medium sizes in a wide range of colourways—neutrals (white, black, camel) and brights (red, yellow, pink). If you’re looking to make more of a splash, you’ll love the colourful rainbow option. Dress it up with the interchangeable belts, sold separately. Also available at the Burberry Conservatory, the sophisticated yet edgy Pin Clutch with the equestrian embroidery in limited-edition colours.
Take a peek at the Belt Bag below:
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7 Things to do in KL this weekend during RMCO: 18 & 19 July 2020

15.07.2020
By Ronn Tan

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

1. Join online cooking classes with award-winning and Michelin-starred chefs on Airbnb

The recently unveiled curated collection of Online Cooking Experiences provides a peek behind the counter at the unique recipes and techniques of top-rated chefs. They will also guide you in whipping up a culinary storm in your very own kitchen. Chef Malcolm Lee of Candlenut— the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant—hosts Secrets of a Michelin-starred Chef.  To celebrate the hidden diversity in Southeast Asia, Chef Malcolm Lee will kickstart the class with an introduction of the ingredients (how to prep them, what substitutes you can use, and what other dishes you can cook with them) as well as share tips and tricks. You will be learning to cook his signature Yeye Crab Curry.
The collection also includes David Chang (of Momofuku Restaurant Group), Marc Favier (Marcore in Paris, France), Christina Bowerman (of Glass Hostaria in Rome, Italy), and many more.
For more information, visit this website.
2. Luxuriate and indulge with the Sunday Retox Brunch at W Kuala Lumpur

The reopening of W KL also means the return of its popular Sunday Retox Brunch at Flock—with social distancing, of course. In addition to creative cocktail experiences, you can expect a star-studded variety of dishes concocted with locally sourced ingredients. Feast on an array of cold seafood offerings, sushi, sashimi, antipasti, charcuterie, cheeses, and mains off the grill. There will also be healthy options and desserts.
Available from 1pm to 3pm, the Sunday Retox Brunch on 19 July is priced at RM198 nett per person for food with non-alcoholic drinks; and RM298 nett per person for food with alcoholic drinks (crafted cocktails, house pouring wine, and beers). To make a reservation, call 012 347 9088 or email [email protected].
For more information, visit this website.
3. Take part in the #Fight4OurPlanet campaign

A collaboration with Persatuan Patriots Kebangsaan, Nest Nature Education Society, Free Tree Society, Friends of Taman Tugu, and Leo Burnett Malaysia, the initiative is launched in conjunction with International Climate Change Day. A social challenge was initiated to get each person to plant a tree, and tag four other friends to do the same on social media—with the goal of planting 100 million trees by 2025. The campaign was kickstarted by public figures such as Anis Nabillah, Deborah Henry, Zamaera, Jehan Miskin, and Jinny Boy.
The fight against climate change cannot be neglected. This weekend, why not plant a tree and tag your friends on social media to do the same? One tree absorbs 21.8 kilogrammes of carbon dioxide. If each Malaysian planted a tree, we could absorb 687.4 million kilogrammes of carbon dioxide each year.
For more information, visit this website.
4. Visit The Back Room for CC Kua’s solo exhibition, All By Myself

Photo by CC Kua
Running from 18 July to 9 August 2020 at The Back Room, the exhibition—curated by Sharmin Parameswaran—follows CC Kua’s Southeast Asian Arts Residency Programme at Rimbun Dahan from January to May 2020. Take a humorous and whimsical glimpse through CC’s lens; combined with her thoughts on her experience amidst the lush tropical rainforest garden of Rimbun Dahan, and juxtaposed against a sense of anxiety as a result of the ongoing global health crisis.
According to CC herself, “I often try to capture first-hand impressions or feelings, and not what I’m looking at directly. We live in an image-saturated world, with each of us having a ‘visual bank’ in our minds. To create, we will need to be conscious of this bank, and throw it out. Do not be lazy to see differently.” The Back Room is open from 12pm to 6pm every Saturday and Sunday. From Tuesday to Friday, viewing is by appointment only (call 016 660 2585).
For more information, visit this website.
5. Go for afternoon tea with the Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Halcyon Days’ British Afternoon Tea Set at Altitude

Priced at RM148 per person (inclusive of RM100 Halcyon Days gift card) and available from 15 July to 31 August 2020 (3pm to 5pm), you will be able feast on popular tea time delights such as Coronation Chicken and Smoked Salmon Sandwiches, Classic and Raisin Scones served with authentic clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam, Lemon Meringue Tarts, Battenburg, as well as Victoria Sandwiches—all treats that are carefully curated by Head Pastry Chef Fodil Baghal.
In addition to quintessential sweet and savoury afternoon tea delights, you will also be enjoying them with the finest enamelware on display by Halcyon Days. The British Afternoon Tea is paired with a selection of gourmet coffee by illy Caffè and fine teas by Harney & Sons. For reservations, call 03 2113 1823.
For more information, visit this website.
6. Watch Chelsea Ng perform live on Facebook Live and YouTube Live with Jao Tim’s Live At Jao Tim
On Friday (17 July 2020), Chelsea Ng’s live performance with Jao Tim will be broadcasted live from Jao Tim’s venue across Facebook and YouTube—starting at 9pm. Exclusive viewing tickets are limited to 40 only and can be purchased from Jao Tim’s website. They are priced at RM80 each.
For more information, visit this website.
7. Check out new restaurants and cafes in Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Jibby Group
Every month, we compile of a roundup of the latest dining joints to visit in Kuala Lumpur and July is no different. On the list this month are seven amazing spots—all unique and brilliant in their own respective ways. For Japanese fare, check out Shin Haru Tei or Fifty Tales for classic Chinese noodles. There’s Element Fresh if you prefer a menu filled with international concoctions and M’Laboori Cafe for a relaxing timeout while you munch on local treats. For Italian cuisine, head over to A.Zeta Kitchen in Bangsar or Jibby By The Park for brunch and beautiful Instagrammable shots. Last but not least, if you’re looking for a speakeasy coffee house, C’est La Vie Cafe Bar is the spot for you.
For the full list, click here.
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Spotted on the front row: Celebrity power women and their statement OOTDs

05.03.2020
By Stephanie Boey

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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2020 has come to end! And since we’re approaching International Women’s Day, we thought it apt to highlight the best female celebrity looks caught on camera during fashion’s biggest event. Over at Loewe, Tessa Thompson (slide 1) brought drama to the front row in a Black Dahlia-inspired look, with a crystal-embellished birdcage veil that harked back to the ‘50s. You can’t go wrong with an all-black look! On the opposite side of the spectrum, Gwendoline Christie (slide 2) wore a silk, cream-coloured tunic paired with beige boots for a tone-on-tone ensemble.
Janelle Monae (slide 13) brought the best of both worlds in a black and white skirt suit at Chanel‘s runway show. The defining statement? The two-toned jacket worn sans shirt. Lupita Nyong’o (slide 16) brought a splash of colour to the frow at Louis Vuitton. Her teal dress was cinched with a multi-coloured sash that perfectly complemented her silhouette. In the spirit of Dior‘s female empowering show, former model and It Girl of the ‘70s Bianca Jagger (slide 24) graced the show with her presence. Dressed in an oversized coat, lace-up boots and sunglasses—this 74-year-old icon still got it.

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Bottega Veneta is next to go coed this Spring/Summer 2017
A meaningful decision

02.05.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Another designer brand to combine its men’s and women’s shows into one is Bottega Veneta—but with a more meaningful reason behind this major decision: The event is meant celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary alongside creative director Tomas Maier’s 15th year at the helm.

While the see-now, buy-now strategy isn’t something that Maier is looking to adopt anytime soon, the designer has mentioned that this September’s show will be a “special” one that differs from the typical format held at its Milan headquarters. “The Bottega Veneta universe is built on both genders, showing both women and men together is an organic move that follows the evolution of my creative vision,” says Maier according to WWD. This also indicates that the brand will showcase its men’s collection in a presentation during Milan Men’s Fashion Week instead of the traditional runway setting.

This move is one of the many as of late from a slew of brands, following Gucci’s decision to go coed as well last month. Other brands that have set a precedence include Burberry, Vetements, and Tom Ford.

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Ikea drops exclusive collection just for your cats and dogs
Lounging in style

12.10.2017
By Gwen Ong

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With the same clean lines and pleasant aesthetics, Ikea’s latest furniture collection made especially for our four-legged friends is proving to be a hit among pet lovers. Lurvig was developed by Ikea’s designer in consultation with trained veterinarians to make sure it is as friendly as it can be for your dogs and cats.

On the same note, the Lurvig range also takes into account an animal’s natural needs and behaviours including how they sleep, eat and play. For example, cats love small places to curl up in while dogs enjoy open areas. Hence, in the new collection there are several hidden spots among side tables for cats while for dogs, the open beds and cushions are catered to their needs.

What’s interesting from Lurvig is the pet cushion that owners can fill it up with old clothes, blankets or towels, so your dog or cat can get comfy with some familiar smells. No more separation anxiety, perhaps?

You can also find other cool offerings in the new collection including scratching mats, slow-feed bowls and even scaled-down mini Klippan sofa that is based off the human collection. There’s also a travel basket, reflective leads and collars as well as poo bags and litter tray shovel.

The Lurvig collection is currently available in five countries – Japan, France, Canada, US and Portugal – with more countries to follow next. Reportedly as soon as March 2018. You can start making a wishlist with the full catalogue here.

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3 Good reasons to drop by the new Prada store in Suria KLCC
...if you haven't already

05.06.2017
By Su Fen Tan

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1. To see the new façade
Located at unit G7 and G7A, the new store spans approximately 190 square metres on a single level, housing the house’s leather goods, accessories and footwear collections. On the storefront, black granite clads the paneling, framing the entrance and shop windows. Inside, the floor is decked in the iconic checkboard motif, with green ceiling beams and matching coloured velvet chairs by Osvaldo Borsani (an exclusive edition for Prada) to complete a classic yet modern image.

2. Get a personalised travel companion
With the opening of the new store, Prada introduces the ‘My Character’ service. Available from 1 to 30 June, the personalisation service is provided for four different backpack and pouch styles from the brand’s travel collection. You’ll be able to choose from 26 patches to personalise your very own travel bag.

3. Be one of the first ones in Asia to own the Prada Etiquette
Malaysia is one of only four countries in the Asia Pacific region to launch the new Prada Etiquette. Made of soft calf leather with suede lining, the new model boasts a classic silhouette—a casual yet sophisticated bag ideal for everyday pairings. What makes the Etiquette unique is how the brand’s iconic blue label, traditionally placed within garments and accessories, is stamped in leather and displayed on the exterior, a chic representation of the symbiotic relationship between Prada products and its brand identity.
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04.07.2021
By Kelly Lim

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9 Signs your hair is heat damaged—and ways to keep it healthy yet stylish

25.10.2021
By Adelina Tan

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With sophisticated styling tools in hand, you can have any hairstyle you wish. The only limits are creativity, skill… and the very real possibility of damaging your hair by constantly subjecting it to high heat. The good news is you can minimise the effects of heat on your hair. Before blow-drying or styling it with a straightener, coat your hair with a heat protectant.
Every so often, you should also apply a hair mask to feed your hair with nutrients and strengthen it from within. Another way to care for your hair while styling it is to control the heat of your tools. Below, find out if your hair has been damaged by heat—and how you can still try different hairstyles without stressing out your locks with a styling tool like the Dyson Corrale.

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Check your hair for these symptoms of heat damage

Split ends: It’s normal to have split ends from time to time, which is one reason to get a trim every 10 to 12 weeks—but if split ends occur frequently, it’s a sign of heat damage.
Prone to breaking off: Structural damage to your hair usually manifests as split ends and a loss of elasticity. Healthy hair will stretch when tugged gently, but weakened hair is at risk of breakage.
Excessive hair loss: It goes without saying that when your hair breaks off easily, you end up shedding more of it than the normal range of 50 to 100 strands a day.
More tangles and knots: Damaged cuticles (that’s the outer layer of your hair) cause your locks to stick out instead of lying flat, increasing the probability of them getting tangled.
Flyways that are hard to tame: These strands could be due to breakages near the roots. They’re too short to lay flat, giving you an unintentionally tousled look.
Frizziness: Hair damaged by heat becomes very dry and resorts to absorbing moisture from the environment. In a humid country like ours, hair cuticles swell up from the excess moisture, causing individual strands to separate and rise up, giving your hair a frizzy appearance.
Rough and coarse texture: Straight hair that’s damaged by heat styling turns rough and coarse, while the curls in curly hair become larger as they lose their spring and can’t maintain the shape.
Dull and lacking shine: Healthy cuticles equate to shiny hair. If yours looks dull after you’ve washed it, that’s a sign of damage and dehydration.
Incorrect hair colour: Heat-damaged hair turns porous and might absorb too much of the dye. Not only will the colour turn out darker, but your hair would be unable to properly retain colour and fade more quickly.

Speaking of colour-treated hair, heat styling could also cause the colour to fade faster than it normally would. This happens because high heat can alter the proteins in each strand—the more heat used, the more significant the colour fade. Fortunately, it’s no longer true that you need higher temperatures to achieve more sophisticated hairstyles.

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The styling tool that gets the job done with less heat

Meet the Dyson Corrale straightener, voted by readers and the BURO Beauty Council as the ‘Must-have Styling Tool’. This winner of our BURO Beauty Empties features patented flexing copper plates to reduce the reliance on heat when creating your desired hair looks. A stellar example of great design powered by science, the microhinged plates on the Corrale are incredibly thin at just 65 microns, the width of a single strand of human hair.
These plates flex around your strands when gathering them—ensuring an even application of heat and tension to your hair in every pass, in addition to keeping the strands aligned. It’s why the Corrale is able to deliver optimum style at lower temperatures, with fewer passes. For those looking to add volume, the device’s curved outer body supports curl structure, passing through hair smoothly to avoid dents when creating different types of curls. The tip always remains cool to touch, so you can hold onto the ends for better control and easy styling.

That’s not all, however, as this styling tool features Dyson’s Intelligent Heat Control feature to prevent excessive heat damage. You just have to pick one of three precise heat settings—165°C, 185°C and 210°C—that best suits your hair type and preferred style. An integrated sensor regulates the temperature 100 times per second, so the copper plates will never exceed your preferred temperature threshold.

Did we mention that the Dyson Corrale is also cordless? Now that borders have opened up again, it’s easy to bring it with you wherever your next destination may be. It’s cord-free and powered by a four-cell lithium-ion battery that charges fully (universal voltage compliant) in just 70 minutes, giving you up to 30 minutes of styling on-the-go. Before flying, activate the Corrale’s flight mode feature to safely pack it into your hand luggage.

Black Nickel/Fuchsia

Bright Copper/Bright Nickel

The Dyson Corrale straightener is available in three colours: Purple/Black, Black Nickel/Fuchsia, and the newly introduced Bright Copper/Bright Nickel. Purchase it from Dyson Malaysia’s online store or from Dyson Demo Stores.
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