Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Her World Singapore

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Tyvek resembles crumpled tissue paper (the type used at stores, not the sort for blowing your nose), feels like plastic, and is a kind of plastic – flash-spun high-density polyethylene fibres, to be exact. Seen more at construction sites than on clothing racks, the recyclable material is extremely lightweight yet highly durable, washable yet water-resistant, tear-and fray-proof but possible to cut to size, and resistant to mildew and chemical agents. Fyber Forma – available at Actually (#03-18 Orchard Gateway) – reimagines it for bomber jackets and everyday bags (backpacks, shoppers, totes) so they can take a beating when you need them to. $119-$199.…

When some brands say their accessories are versatile, what they really mean is that the items will most probably look good with something you have. But in the case of Swarovski’s Remix collection, its versatility is limited only by your imagination or budget. The premise starts with 33 bracelets. Each has charms, costs $149, is held together with a magnetic clasp – the key that also links one to another (and another, and another) so you can mix things up, and customise. When you use just one, it’s a bracelet. Combine four or five to get a long necklace. Add way more, and they become your new bag strap (see it on Instagram@herworldsingapore). “Remix is one of my favourites with its endless mix of possibilities,” says Swarovski’s creative director, Nathalie…

A hybrid of military and safari, cargo’s big draw, like sportswear, is that it’s utilitarian (no one has ever whined about its extra patch pockets or army green not looking good on everyone). And like sportswear, it’s now sleeker, more polished, and designed but casual. The only thing that hasn’t changed is the way we wear it – as always, it’s never head-to-toe.…

Dries: the 90-minute documentary on the Belgian designer From Sept 1-10, the seventh edition of A Design Film Festival (which previously screened other fashion films including TheFirstMondayinMay, Irisand YvesSaint Laurent)willbehostingtheAsianpremiereofDries. Directed by Reiner Holzemer (his previous works include William Eggleston: Photographer), the film follows Dries van Noten for a year, covering the professional aspects (on his creating four collections every year) and personal ones (his home in Antwerp and his relationship with Patrick Vangheluwe, his partner of 30 years). Go to www.designfilmfestival.com for screening details. – TLW Made In Singapore: Knits When local designer Cammy Wong was looking for apparel to stock at her Far East Plaza store, she found it a challenge. “I couldn’t find clothes I would wear myself,” says Wong. “I wanted modern classics that flatter the…

Packed with nutrients, ginseng has been used for thousands of years to combat health concerns ranging from flagging energy levels to mental and physical stress. Given its reputation for benefiting the body in various ways, it’s hardly a stretch from there to believe that it can be just as good for our skin. Korean luxury holistic beauty brand Sulwhasoo has been researching the effects of ginseng in skincare for more than 50 years. It first developed its ABC Ginseng Cream in 1966. Over the years, it has continued its studies on the herb, combining new findings with advances in technology, and that initial cream offering has evolved into the brand’s cornerstone range: the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing line. ESSENTIAL DAILY CARE The star of the range is Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream…

Knowing that many women avoid makeup brushes because of how much they cost and uncertainty over how to pick the right ones, local makeup artist Larry Yeo decided to develop a foolproof, multipurpose face brush. He collaborated with Tay Yu Hui, founder of the local cruelty-free makeup brush company, 13rushes, to create the Universal Do-it-all Face Brush ($39.90). It can be used to contour, highlight, and apply all types of foundation (including cream and gel), blusher, powder (loose or compact) and primer. And it can spread sunscreen evenly over skin. “Sunscreen is meant to sit on the skin surface to create an even UV barrier. This brush can help you evenly distribute sunscreen over your skin,” says the makeup artist of 16 years. Its synthetic bristles – which absorb less…

Orbis Perfect UV Liquid Foundation SPF50/PA++++ ($30) covers dark circles, redness and hyperpigmentation spots. A pea-sized amount of the oil-free formula spreads easily over skin. It’s also fragrance-free and allergy-tested, so it’s suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. In five shades. YSL Beauty Encre de Peau All Hours ($98) evens out skin discoloration, redness and dark circles – and just one pump is enough to cover your face. The oil-free, sweat-proof and waterproof formula dries to a fine, powdery, matte finish and lasts up to 24 hours without needing a touch-up. In 22 shades. Tarte Amazonian Clay Stick Foundation ($64) comes in a retractable tube that’s handy for touch-ups. Offering buildable medium-to-full coverage, the hypoallergenic, vegan product feels like a light, creamy clay, and transforms into a powdery,…

Q: There has been a lot of buzz online about the Korean 7-Skin Method, where you apply toner seven times with slapping motions to cleansed skin. I would like to know if this is an effective way to hydrate skin, as claimed. Is it safe, and will it “overload” the skin? The Korean 7-Skin Method is a skincare step that involves applying multiple layers of toner to increase the moisture in skin without making it feel heavy, so as to give you a dewy complexion. It is safe for your skin, but you need a toner that is alcohol-free and lightweight, with natural hydrating ingredients. That said, it is not necessary to apply seven layers of toner, as you will be applying a serum and moisturiser after. The slapping action…

HE CONSTANTLY TALKS HIMSELF UP PR practitioner Haley’s* ex-boyfriend always seemed to have something to prove – especially when meeting people for the first time. “He would repeatedly bring up his past achievements, name-drop, and dismiss other people as stupid or useless,” she says. That’s one of the signs of a narcissist. If you happen to be dating one, don’t be surprised if he also tends to stretch the truth. “There were a number of instances where he would tell me how good he was at his job or how much his clients love him, yet I would hear a contradictory version from his colleagues or bosses,” adds Haley. This kind of self-absorbed behaviour is typical of narcissists, says clinical psychologist Vanessa von Auer. “They have a grandiose image of…

Deep breathing is good for you – it sends your body into a more relaxed state, releases tension, and gives you clarity. “When used at the right time (for example, when your body sends stress signals – like a racing heart or clenched jaw), deep breathing can stop you from losing your temper,” says school counsellor Camille Ko. “Many people try to breathe deeply when they’re at 10/10 on the anger scale,” Camille says. “But really, you should do it at 5/10 on the scale. Once you’ve reached the peak, you can’t think straight or calm yourself down.” That’s why you need to be aware of your body’s responses, so you can catch yourself. IT’S ALL IN THE BELLY Good deep breathing comes down to two things: breathing from the…

● Tokyo Story (1953) – an ageing couple travel to Tokyo to visit their adult children who, unlike their widowed daughter-in-law, have little time for them. ● Persona (1966) – a Swedish psychological drama centred around a young nurse and a patient who has stopped speaking. ● Rebels of the Neon God (1992) – a Taiwanese film that details two stories of troubled youth. ● Taste of Cherry (1997) – a haunting and mysterious film that follows an Iranian man as he drives around looking for someone to help him end his life. ● Ratcatcher (1999) – set during Scotland’s national garbage strike in the ’70s, Lynne Ramsay’s debut feature film focuses on a poor adolescent boy’s coming of age. ● Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – the…

EYE-AREA SUPPORT Estee Lauder’s research shows that repetitive micro-movements around our eyes stress the skin. The brand’s solution: Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix ($113). Its 360º Matrix Technology supports the eye area with a breathable, flexible polymer network, while Chronolux CB Technology (the same as in the iconic Advanced Night Repair Serum) helps the skin’s nighttime repair processes. Apply each day and night to rehydrate and fortify the skin, as well as tackle wrinkles, under-eye puffiness and dark circles so your eye area looks brighter and more youthful in four weeks. INTENSIVE HYDRATION Placentor Vegetal Regenerating and Moisturizing Cream ($29.90 for 40ml) intensively hydrates, protects and soothes skin that is dry and sensitive, and/or often exposed to the elements. The cream, for day or night use, provides eight hours…

Ever since 1991 (the year we launched the Her World Woman of the Year award) and 1999 (when we first introduced the Her World Young Woman Achiever award), we have been shining the spotlight on exceptional women. Not just because they do exceptional work, or do it exceptionally well. It’s because these women have shown us that whatever their vocation, they do it with passion, love, grace and kindness. They give it their best. They find some way to always give back. Yet they never let what they do define them in restrictive ways. This year, we honour Angelene Chan, CEO of DP Architects, as Her World Woman of the Year 2017, and filmmaker Kirsten Tan, whose award-winning movie Pop Aye is just the start of better things to come.…

The French brand doesn’t deviate from its DNA of helping you to travel well, whether it’s selling you a duffle or perfume, or in this case, a timepiece. Developed together with Google and Qualcomm, and running on Android Wear 2.0, the purpose of the Tambour Horizon is to be with you every step of the way for all your journeys, from the moment you’re booked on a flight. It tells you where you can go, where you can stay, and what you can do – even if you have only two hours of playtime. The “concierge service” kicks in the minute you e-mail your flight details to your dedicated Louis Vuitton e-mail address (yes, this decadence comes with the watch), which in turn transfers that info into your Horizon. Then,…

The Poorboy Cap The best ones are never too ›oppy, too small, too big, or lopsided. The Beret How to wear it without looking like a mime, Francophile, or worse, an amateur? Keep your clothes simple, low-key and classic. The Headband We love Bjorn Borg for three reasons: He was one of the greatest tennis players in the world (it was true in the ’70s when he was playing, and it’s still true now); he had fantastic hair; and he made the headband the coolest accessory. The latter’s even cool again right now. The Bucket Hat It was – and still is – an essential for men who love to fish. Then gangster rap culture adopted the bucket in the ’80s and transformed it from sea to street.…

The Deal: The Twist was introduced by Nicolas Ghesquiere in Cruise 2015. It has since been reimagined every season in new colours, new textures and new patterns. For F/W ’17: The addition of pop art pins. The Deal: My LV World Tour Personalisation Service, a free service introduced in June this year, gives 20 styles from the Monogram and Damier Graphite Canvas families an “old” or “well-travelled” look by adding printed “vintage” stickers to them. The latter come in 60 designs under five categories – Grand Hotels, Cities, LV Heritage (a collection of the brand’s vintage logos), LV Pop (rockets, planets, peace signs) and Make It Your Own (initials and a special date). The customisation, done in Paris, takes up to eight weeks. How it works: Pick your bag/accessory. Then…

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4 years in development + 103 engineers + 600 prototypes + 1,010 miles of human hair used in tests + 100+ patents pending The traditional On/Off switch has been replaced by a sleek button. The button below it? Called the Cold Shot, it releases cool air when you’ve had enough of the hot. On the right, three speed settings for fast drying courtesy of Dyson’s Digital V9 motor, which generates powerful airfow. On the left, intelligent temperature control – which offers four heat settings – to help prevent extreme heat damage to hair. Magnetic hairstyling attachments go on with a click and come off without a hitch. Coupled with Heat Shield technology, the surface of each attachment remains cool to the touch regardless of how hot the dryer gets. Airfow…

Fill the entire lip Instead of just outlining your lips, fill in the entire lip surface with liner to help your lipstick last – and avoid ending up with a ringed pout after meals. Touch up with a lip liner If you’re carrying this season’s mini handbags, swop your matte lipstick for a skinny lip liner that is pigmented enough to create a solid-coloured pout. The lip liner dials up the comfort factor for its resurgence with creamy, semi-matte to matte formulas that go on smoothly without hurting skin, and stay put until you decide to clean them off. Available in a multitude of shades, including green and black (yes, you read that right), they let you pucker up and experiment with just about any colour you can possibly think…

 Ask anyone what Chanel’s first name is and there’s a good chance the reflexive answer would be “Coco”. Not many automatically recall the name given to her at birth: Gabrielle. Chanel cared little about the era’s norms, or what people thought of her. “Be who you are, not who the world wants you to be,” she would say. The greater prominence of her nickname reflects how Chanel’s glamorous public persona and fashion milestones have captured the limelight. But for a woman who created so many sartorial icons – the little black dress, the tweed jacket, the 2.55 bag, just to name a few – the real Chanel remains something of a mystery. The daughter of a washerwoman and a travelling street vendor, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel’s mother died when she was…

A new doctor-developed range called 277 Series aims to simplify your skincare routine while targeting skin problems caused by Singapore’s humid climate, as well as the constant shuttling between air-conditioned offices and outdoor heat. “We had patients who previously tried [to solve their skin problems with] eight- to 10-step regimens that they found confusing. Some commercial brands also tend to cater to ageing skin or acne-prone skin quite exclusively, so mixing and matching products between brands isn’t ideal either,” says Dr Winston Lee, medical director of South Bridge Aesthetics Clinic. So, doctors from South Bridge Aesthetics Clinic and The Knightsbridge Clinic developed formulas for a simple skincare range, and had the products made in Singapore, South Korea and the US. The resulting 277 Series has just four lines, colour-coded for…

If you have an oily scalp and dandruff, you may need a hair scrub, says Sam Chok, hairstylist at Passion Hair Salon. Before shampooing, section your hair the way you do when applying a scalp serum, then massage the scrub directly onto your scalp. Use it once a week to remove impurities, control oiliness and unclog hair follicles. Word of caution, though: A hair scrub is not necessary for those with a normal scalp (a deep-cleansing shampoo will suffice) and should be completely avoided by those who suffer from scalp conditions like dryness, itchiness and redness, says Sam. L’Oreal Paris Elseve Phytoclear 1 Min Pre-shampoo Purifying Scrub ($15.90) has antibacterial tea tree essential oil and almond seeds to thoroughly purify and refresh the scalp. The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea…

Enjoy the effects of cleansing oils, but not the feeling of oil on your face? Shu Uemura’s Nutri:nectar Gentle Cleansing Oil in Emulsion ($55 for 150ml) may be just right for you. Massage the lotion-textured product over dry skin, like cleansing oil. Then splash water over your face to emulsify the cleanser. Its texture becomes only slightly more viscous than water as it removes waterproof makeup, sebum and dirt – without leaving skin greasy at all.…

Q: Dark spots appeared on my cheeks when I was pregnant. After giving birth, I used brightening skincare, but the dark spots remain darker than the rest of my complexion, which has seemed to become fairer. What can I do to remove these spots? These darkened skin patches are caused by high levels of pregnancy hormones in your body, and usually disappear after you have given birth. However, in some women, the darkened skin areas never seem to fade. To treat specific dark spots on your face, I would recommend laser treatments like the Pico Laser Skin Resurfacing ($642). Such lasers work by delivering heat energy into the outer layer of the skin in ultra-short pulses to break down the spots – without affecting the surrounding tissues. The laser beams…

● Kanye West The rapper constantly leaps at the chance to be the centre of attention, and claims to be the No. 1 talent in music. His album, Yeezus, even has a track called I am a God. ’Nuff said. ● Gaston The preening villain in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast pursues heroine Belle just because she’s the prettiest girl in town, and according to him, he “deserves the best”. ● Mariah Carey She’s supposedly impossible to please, and once insisted on filling her trailer with lamb plushies. Her fans are known as her “lambily”, which holds follow-the-leader connotations. ● Kim Kardashian The reality TV star gifted husband Kanye West with a book of her selfies on their wedding day.…

Use: The term takes its name from the 1944 hit film Gaslight (right), about a woman whose husband cons her into thinking she's losing the plot. Two women tell Hoe I Yune how reel life became their realities, when their own husbands started gaslighting them. Looking back, teaching assistant Emily* wondered if she had ignored the red flags. Right before thewedding,her then-fianceplayed an audio clip of her inconversation with a man, and accused her of being unfaithfuL He claimed to have received the clip in his inbox. "What were you thinking? Do you love someone else?" he asked her. She was confused The words were definitely hers, but the other voice sounded strange. It didn't match up - she could not recall having had such a conversation with anyone else.…

FUMIHIKO MAKI From Manhattan’s 4 World Trade Centre Tower to Singapore’s Skyline @ Orchard Boulevard, award-winning architect Fumihiko Maki has made his mark around the world. Angelene has known him for 12 years, and considers him both a work partner and treasured friend. LE CORBUSIER Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is known as the pioneer of modern architecture. Seventeen of his projects have been named Unesco World Heritage Sites. His streamlined, spacious designs were ground-breaking at the time they were created.…

“Gender should not define an industry.” - GAN SUE ANN GAN SUE ANN Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright (Asia) LLP “Shipping is in my blood,” declares Sue Ann, whose entire family is involved in the maritime industry. Her father is a managing director of a commercial diving and underwater ship maintainance company, while her mother used to work at Sembawang Shipyard. Her brother, who studied naval architecture, worked in an offshore oil and gas company before joining the family business a few years ago. While Sue Ann always wanted to be a lawyer, it was only when she pursued her Masters in Law at the University College London that she saw how dynamic and exciting the industry could be. It was there that Sue Ann met the founder of…

Creative director Alessandro Michele has breathed not just new life but irrepressible joie de vivre into Gucci. The renaissance continues with his debut homeware line that exactly reflects the Italian brand’s eclectic philosophy: Wes Anderson movie meets vintage storybook meets retro vulture. The range runs the gamut from incense holders (because candles aren’t boho enough) and wooden high-backed chairs (which look like they’re right out of an 18th-century European home) to the most charming velvet cushions decorated with roses, quizzical cats and slithering snakes. It also has porcelain crockery produced by renowned Florentine company Richard Ginori, which has created fine handcrafted porcelain since 1735. The largest and priciest items are silk folding screens with tessellated designs such as blue and pink octopuses. Kitsch at its best.…

From the mid-1980s to the early 1990s, the one thing that most women relied on to go from casual to dressed in zero was a jacket. Boyfriend-sized, with big shoulders, and either single-or double-breasted, it was the throw-on solution for almost every situation: “I need to look presentable.” Throw on a jacket. “I look crap.” Throw on a jacket. “The dress now looks wrong.” A jacket can help. “I wanna look like a pop star.” Here you go, a jacket. That jacket is back. And it’s as useful and purposeful as it was 31 years ago.…

Sept 22 is the big day for this collection at Uniqlo’s global flagship store at Orchard Central and www.uniqlo.com/sg.…

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1. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask, $13 Loaded with volcanic extracts from Jeju Island, this fourth-generation mask features seven coloured variants in three textures – Watery Gel Clay, Cream Clay and Transforming Clay (a clay-to-foam texture) – to remove sebum and address specific skin needs. For a clearer, brighter complexion, use once a week and leave on for five to 10 minutes before rinsing off. Resembling a lightweight cream, the mask with the Watery Gel texture spreads easily over skin and dries more quickly than the other two formulas. It comes in three variants – Hydrating, Brightening and Vitalizing – to keep skin hydrated, radiant and supple. The Cream Clay mask has a thick cream consistency that takes more time to spread over your face. It has two variants…

 Let me start by painting a few scenarios: you travel between cities with vastly different climates, and your skin feels dry and tight, even flaking in some areas; you’ve just survived a super-stressful work week, and red, itchy patches appear on your cheeks; you try a new skincare or makeup product that seems to set your skin on fire. Bad skin moments are caused by external factors such as UV rays and air pollutants, as well as internal stressors like mental stress, hormonal changes and fatigue. Surely these reactions mean you have sensitive skin? Or is your skin simply going through a bad phase because of external and internal stressors? People with sensitive skin experience burning and tingling sensations, dryness, tightness, itching and more every day, because their skin condition…

We don’t have to look overseas for advanced developments in cosmetics technology. Two local companies, together with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), are bringing cutting-edge technology to the beauty scene here. Calecim Two products from Calecim Cosmeceuticals make stem-cell therapy available to consumers. Calecim Serum (to speed up skin healing after aesthetic procedures) and Hydration Cream (used between or in place of aesthetic treatments to combat signs of ageing) have active ingredients from mammal-origin cord-lining stem cells. Such cells are said to encourage skin renewal and cell repair, and to be more compatible with our DNA than plant-based ones. Cellresearch Corp, which owns Calecim Cosmeceuticals and holds worldwide patents for its cord-lining stem cell discoveries, is collaborating with A*Star to further develop platforms and uses for its…

The Laneige Fresh Calming Morning Mask ($38) is a leave-on mask that forms the last step of your morning skincare routine before sun protection. Use it in place of your moisturiser, or after it if your skin needs extra hydration. The hydrating mask soothes skin, helps makeup stay on longer, and is rich in antioxidants, which can reduce skin-cell damage caused by free radicals and UV rays. It also has deep-sea water, whose minerals (like magnesium and zinc) can improve the skin’s moisture barrier. The mask helps control oil production in oily-combination skin and oily-but-dehydrated skin. It dispenses as a mousse and transforms into a watery gel when you pat it into your skin. A dollop about half the size of a golf ball is enough to cover your face.…

Pollutants that are small enough to sit in your pores are made up of substances like free radicals that can irritate skin and make it age prematurely. Combat them with Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage City Smart Double Action Detox Peel Off Mask ($114). This deep-cleansing, sticky, gel-textured mask purifies and defends skin against free radicals with a polymer blend that lifts debris off skin, and has powerful antioxidants like idebenone, blueberries, cranberries and goji berries. After application, it dries into a thin layer in about 25 to 30 minutes, and can be peeled off painlessly to reveal clearer skin. Apply a thick-enough layer of the mask at the start to make it easier to peel off once it’s dry.…

We all want to be liked, but saying yes to everything – like that additional project at work, running an errand for your friend, or the invite to an event you have no interest in – means you end up being stretched super thin. And face it, tired and miserable isn’t a good look on anyone. So here’s the case for saying no: You’ll be happier Be aware of your priorities and, correspondingly, your limits. Once you start to pick the stuff – both at work and in your personal life – that gives you the most mileage, you’ll clear your schedule of all the things that don’t create value to you, or the people you care about. You’ll be taken more seriously It takes courage to turn down an…

Why is it so hard to meet a nice guy? I date a lot, but I never seem to meet a guy who wants to commit. How do I break the cycle? You could start dating guys who are less fun. Yours is the age-old question of how to lock a guy down, and the answer is that there’s no hard and fast rule. One day you’ll meet someone you click with and the cycle will break, but in the meantime, you’re just as free as they are to play mind games. With the next one you meet, just have fun and then never call him again. When he reaches out, say “Hey, I was just having fun”, and watch him become obsessed with locking you down. Cycle broken. I’ve…

It’s past midnight at local art-house cinema The Projector, and Kirsten Tan is in the middle of a video shoot for this magazine. The reason behind the late-night shoot is a scheduling mix-up. Kirsten had already done an hour-long photo shoot around 2pm, and was to head to The Projector immediately after for the video shoot, but the mix-up meant this could not happen. When she learnt about it, the first thing she did was to calmly pick up her phone and make a call to the cinema (the owners are friends of hers) to work out an alternative time. Even when told that the only available slot was 10pm, she remained unruffled. “These things happen,” she said. She's all about grit This incident quickly establishes that Kirsten’s a trooper…

HW Endorses 1 AUDACE’S STEAMED MEDITERRANEAN SEABREAM Purees smeared artfully on the plate, daubs of sauce, and charred powder – flourishes such as these are commonly seen in fine dining, but don’t necessarily contribute meaningfully to a dish’s flavours and textures. Not so for this item on Audace’s menu – every ingredient is thoughtfully planned to paint a vivid, edible representation of the Mediterranean. Of course, the plump fillet of perfectly cooked sea bream, tender yet firm, is the star. But all the other accents – broccoli, olives, lemon paste – are just as deserving of the limelight. The man behind the masterpiece is Jeremy Gillon, a Michelin-starred maverick from France. To him, Audace is about boldness in creating new taste experiences. Chef Jeremy’s experimental streak is best embodied by…