Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i Her World Singapore

Let’s be honest: Wellness trends can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. One minute it’s all about hot girl walks, cold plunges and sleep trackers. Recently, it’s pink Pilates princess and matcha madness. But behind all the buzzwords, there’s something real: a growing awareness that taking care of ourselves isn’t selfish, but essential. Maybe it’s part of growing up, or maybe it’s life post-Covid, but topics about health and fitness seem to creep up in conversations with friends and colleagues ever so often these days. The good news? It looks like many of us are learning to listen to our bodies, filter out the noise, and figure out what actually makes us feel good – whether that’s a quick morning stretch, 10 minutes of calm before the chaos, or…

Slow days are healing and necessary for the soul, and it is in this liminal space that Tasha Low is living in at the moment. She has just returned from a work trip to Korea, where she recorded two new English singles to be released this year. Apart from that, she has simply been recharging before her next production (in which she plays a teacher) begins in July, and is thoroughly enjoying her well-deserved downtime. “I’m doing very well,” Tasha says, flashing me a warm smile. “I’m trying to spend more time with my friends and family, because as actors, we don’t get that privilege of being with our loved ones very often. Once we are on a project, we are away for three to four months.” The 31-year-old actor…

Wellness used to be about balance – a bit of movement, a touch of mindfulness. Now? It’s an aesthetic sprint in Lululemons, juggling a Stanley Cup in one hand, and an acai smoothie bowl in the other. Scroll through Tiktok and Instagram, and you’ll find a carousel of glow-up trends, each with its own aesthetic code and ritual. For example, born out of colder climates, Winter Arc spins the quiet of winter into a time for curated self-reinvention – early gym sessions, 5am alarms, and a brand of solitude that markets itself as healing. Meanwhile, Pink Pilates Princess has emerged as the poster child of soft, performative wellness, clad in pastel activewear, sipping matcha, and perfecting her reformer flow in a sunlit studio. Both trends look different, but the pressure…

The Pilates powerhouse TANISHA KHAN, 26 Co-founder, Sunday Pilates Club www.sundaypilatesclub.co When Tanisha Khan and her best friend Sarah Ibrahim started Sunday Pilates Club, they focused on what they believed mattered most – branding. It wasn’t just about selling a product, but building a meaningful circle where like-minded women could feel seen, connected and celebrated. “That was our eureka moment: We weren’t just starting a brand. We were creating a community,” she shares. While doing their research on grip socks, the overwhelming response from the people they spoke to was that style was just as important as form and function. That struck a chord with Tanisha, sparking the idea behind Sunday Pilates Club, which was to create Pilates accessories that blended aesthetics with real, everyday functionality. The brand now carries…

For about six months, Elaine Tan couldn’t explain what was happening to her body. “I was moody, anxious, and my body felt like it was on fire every day,” says the 40something Singaporean banker. Her once-regular periods became erratic. Foods she’d eaten for decades suddenly triggered allergic reactions. “Work was fine, technically,” she adds. “But I was just grumpy all the time.” It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t stress. It was perimenopause. And like many women in Singapore, Elaine didn’t feel the workplace was where she could discuss it. A SILENT DISRUPTION Perimenopause, often described as the hormonal roller coaster before menopause, typically begins when a woman is in her 40s. In Singapore, the average age for menopause is 49, with symptoms starting three to five years earlier. But unlike the…

Charleen Sng thought she had it all planned out. The 32-year-old engineer was steadily investing $3,000 of her income each month, and was on track to growing her monthly dividends to fully cover her living expenses. Then, the global markets went crazy. A combination of tariff announcements, inflation, interest rate swings and geopolitical uncertainty jolted her dividends off course, and sunk her investments 15 per cent into the red. These international events also affected her employer’s business, and she started fearing the worst. “In my rush to achieve financial independence, I had forgotten to buffer for tough times. Thankfully, I still have a stash of funds in cash management accounts to tide me through,” she says. This decision to stay calm was the right move. Fong Yong Hui, master financial…

You’ve seen her on social media: dressed in pink athleisure, glowing with minimal makeup, matcha in hand. But the “pink Pilates princess” is more than just an aesthetic. She’s a lifestyle. Blending beauty, wellness and self-care, she’s as mindful about how she feels as how she looks. “Health and movement have become part of visual culture and a powerful tool for branding,” says Atsuko Hussain, senior instructor at The Moving Body. “If someone stays because it makes them feel more present, connected and resilient, it’s doing more than just looking good.” Dr Shauna Tan-Chiam, founder of Bareness Skin, believes the “pink Pilates princess” isn’t just a trend. In today’s hustle culture, slowing down is a luxury. “Caring for your mind and body takes time, and not everyone can afford that.…

The annual Her World Hair Awards is back, ready to spotlight the most innovative hair and scalp treatments and services that combine expert techniques with cutting-edge technology. Our team has cleansed, coloured, conditioned and coiffed their way through the best in the business to uncover standout winners, each designed to repair, revitalise, and elevate your crowning glory for great hair days, every day. COLOUR Whether you want a subtle refresh, seamless regrowth blending, or a colour that highlights your best features, find your perfect match here. BEST BALAYAGE Service Airlights, from $338 Where Chez Vous: Hideaway, #14-04 Ngee Ann City Tower B, tel: 6219-3558 What Airlights deliver soft, natural highlights that blend effortlessly with your hair. Using air to gently “push out” finer strands, it creates a gradual colour transition…

With an air of refined elegance and brazen boldness, Prada Beauty steps into Singapore with an extensive makeup and skincare collection. At the heart of this debut lies the Prada Monochrome Nude series, a sophisticated lipstick gallery brought to life through 10 varying nude shades. These lipsticks reinvent the maison’s signature materials – Saffiano leather and Re-Nylon – to offer a Hyper Matte and Soft Matte finish respectively. Infused with Micro-Fit Technology, bifidus extract and jojoba oil, the formula delivers high-density colour depth and an intense finish for a 12-hour wear. The emblematic Prada triangle bullet glides effortlessly across the lips, while the bullet’s logo stamp and square ring accent ensures a precise, controlled application. Priced at $70 each, the Prada Monochrome Hyper and Soft Matte Nude Lipsticks are available…

Once considered niche, somatic therapy is now gaining traction across wellness spaces, clinical settings and social media. On Tiktok, the hashtag #somatictherapy features in nearly 29,000 posts, while Instagram hosts over 238,000 – showcasing everything from grounding techniques to nervous system resets. A 2025 Coherent Market Insights report estimates the global somatic therapy market will surge from US$4.01 billion ($5.16 billion) to over US$12.4 billion by 2032, signalling growing interest in body-based healing and integrative mental health care. Unlike conventional talk therapy, somatic therapy views the nervous system as central to emotional regulation. It reconnects individuals with the physical effects of trauma or stress – through breath, movement, and tuning into bodily sensations. “People don’t get stuck because talk therapy isn’t effective,” says Kathy Gabriel, co-founder and lead therapist at…

Zhang Ze Tong has his mother’s dogged persistence and belief in her son’s good looks and abilities to thank for his foray into the entertainment industry. “I never imagined myself becoming an actor,” he confesses, his eyes twinkling merrily. “I joined Star Search in 2019 to appease my mum. I guess she was pretty confident about how I looked.” “But I didn’t think I would win,” Ze Tong admits. “I thought I was going there for some weekend fun, to gain a bit of experience, and have stories to tell my friends next time.” His teary and emotional reaction to his Star Search win was one for the history books. Like previous winners Jacelyn Tay and Felicia Chin, clinching the top prize at Star Search was a pivotal moment in…

The allure of Asia has always been a source of inspiration for many fashion designers. French couturiers such as Paul Poiret, Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior were known to reference the rich culture, intricate designs and opulent printed fabrics associated with the Far East. In more recent times, Dior’s Pre-fall 2025 and Chanel Metiers D’Art 2025 collections were a beautiful medley of Eastern-inspired silhouettes in floral embroidery, lush feathers, mandarin collars and silk fringing. The stunning natural landscapes of Hangzhou formed the backdrop for Chanel’s Metiers D’Art collection in the picturesque West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Skirts and dresses resembled the creases of a hand-crafted Chinese fan, while a Lesage tweed four-pocket jacket featured velvet braided pankou (a traditional Chinese button or fastener) knots synonymous…

TWEED UP A cropped tweed jacket can be layered with a shirt or silk blouse for a more office-appropriate look, but we also love how it’s uniquely styled with a matching floral bodysuit and tights at the Chanel Metiers D’Art show. TAILORED APPEAL Channel that corporate cutie vibe with a shift dress and cropped tailored jacket for a chic ’60s style. HIGH-CLASS PREPPY Can you wear a cropped sports jacket to work? Absolutely. Take a cue from Thom Browne’s Pre-Fall looks and style it with a tailored shirt, vest, trousers and tie. Classic loafers and socks complete this nine-to-five fit beautifully. DRESS-UP FRIDAYS It’s the end of the work week, so there’s no better time to be bold in your outfit choice. For a touch of eclecticism, pair a cropped…

A new cast of workplace antiheroines is brewing on Xiaohongshu – and they’re not here to collaborate, inspire, or lean in. Through skits, memes and self-aware “story time” posts, a new language of female ambition is taking shape in China’s digital spaces. And it comes iced, steamed, and stirred with sarcasm. The “Green Tea Girl” label isn’t new – it’s been circulating on social media since at least 2022, used to describe a girl who appears innocent but is actually manipulative, according to Vica Li, a Beijing-based social media personality who teaches Chinese words and phrases. Other Chinese content creators echo this characterisation. New York City-based Pika Jenn, for example, creates Tiktok skits that parody Xiaohongshu tropes. In one video, she offers a quick round-up of different “tea b*tches”. It’s…

1. La Prairie Skin Caviar Hydro Emulsion, from $340 Designed to be applied post-serum, in place of a traditional moisturiser, this luxurious emulsion stands out with its protein-rich caviar hydro essence, potent micronutrients, and a proprietary cellular complex that penetrates deep into the epidermis to accelerate skin’s natural repair. 2. Cible Skin Serum Bleu, $259 Each 30ml bottle brims with a trifecta of moisturising agents – saccharide isomerate, sodium polyglutamate, and hyaluronic acid – that work in harmony to instantly plump, soothe and soften skin. It is also enriched with fortifying malachite extract, making it a gentle yet effective choice for those with sensitive or sensitised skin. 3. Chanel Beauty Les Beiges Healthy Golden Glow Powder in Soleil Couchant, $113 Inspired by the warm, radiant hues of golden hour, this…

There is a heart-warming scene in Episode 23 of Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story, where the kind and strong-willed protagonist Zhang Xinniang (played by Tasha Low) is caught in a crossfire between her main love interest Huang Zuye (played by Zhang Ze Tong) and her loyal long-time friend Bai Ah Li (played by Tyler Ten). As they roam the chaotic streets of 1970s Singapore, Bai Ah Li discovers that his childhood sweetheart Xinniang has fallen for Zuye. Bai Ah Li’s eyes widen in disbelief. He spins Xinniang around to check if something is amiss, and decides to drag her to a shaman to remove her from her “love spell”. Xinniang, who sees Bai Ah Li as a brother, squints at him in annoyance, while Zuye chuckles in the…

As a child, Tyler Ten could not be further in demeanour from the quiet and well-mannered man that he comes across as today. He describes himself as a rebellious youth, growing up in neighbourhood schools and mixing with a lot of “delinquent kids”. But he is grateful for that time in his life and it is “very precious” to him, as it has shaped who he is as a person. It was also in his growing up years that he picked up Muay Thai after being inspired by martial arts movie Ong-Bak, and to build confidence and protect himself. He was 12 years old at the time, and was immersed in an environment where weaker figures would get picked on. “I was tall and skinny – I was already 1.78m…

1. Longchamp x Constantin Riant Le Pliage Collection M Tote, $335 A collection designed entirely in blue and white, the Longchamp x Constantin Riant collaboration dreams up bags, accessories and ready-to-wear clothes through Constantin Riant’s expressive works across illustration, painting and ceramics. The French artist’s partnership with Longchamp brings to life his adventures through Paris seeking out neighbourhood artisans. One of the key pieces – besides the Le Pliage tote – is the Les Artisans de Paris silk scarf. Stunning facades of Parisian treasures like quaint bookshops, cafes and florists come alive here in his sketch-like lines. 2. Loewe Puzzle 10 Mackintosh re-edition bag The iconic Loewe Puzzle bag turns 10 this year and to celebrate, the Spanish brand has released a celebratory new design in the metallic and leather-sequinned…

Like fine wine, some things simply get better with age. In an era where personal expression reigns supreme, the appeal of vintage watches has soared, and they are now seen as worthy investment pieces. Luxury watches are drawing new interest from buyers, not only as stylish accessories for the status-conscious, but as alternative assets for savvy investors. The allure is multi-faceted: Vintage watches offer a broader spectrum of styles, an accessible entry point into revered brands, and an inherent individuality that comes with a piece that has lived a life of its own. While experts disagree on the exact number of years that make something “vintage”, the ballpark figure is usually between 20 and 25 years. Leigh Safar, senior vice-president and global head of Important Watches Sales for Sotheby’s, states…

Reconstructive plastic surgery may be less glamorous than its aesthetic counterpart, but its impact on patients – from those recovering from a mastectomy to accident survivors – is profound. Breast reconstruction, one of the most common procedures in this field, has seen significant advancements. Yet some patients are still not offered the option, often dismissed by doctors solely because of their age. “They were told, ‘You’re over 50, 60 – you don’t need it.’ But then they come to us and say, ‘Actually, I really want it,’” says Dr Wong Manzhi, 44, senior consultant and visiting plastic surgeon at Thomson Specialists (Paragon). In the traditionally male-dominated field of plastic surgery, Dr Wong has built a reputation as a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with subspecialties in vascular anomalies,…

Some of our most deeply held beliefs about our bodies are formed long before we realise it, in childhood and adolescence. If we grow up in environments that uphold a narrow standard of beauty, we may begin to internalise the idea that only certain body types are desirable or acceptable. These narratives don’t simply fade with time. Even as we grow and learn to celebrate our accomplishments in other areas such as education, career and relationships, the conditioning we’ve absorbed about our physical selves can remain firmly in place. WHY WE SPIRAL AFTER SEEING A PHOTO OR HEARING A NEGATIVE COMMENT When a photo or comment sends you into a spiral, what you’re experiencing is often a trigger. This is a present-day reaction that activates old emotional wounds. Perhaps someone…

Trends come and go, then they come around again. One product category that was popular in the past and is now making a comeback is powder makeup. Dewy, shiny skin has been in fashion for a while, thanks to trends like “glazed doughnut skin” popularised by Hailey Bieber. But the spotlight is now on a shine-free, matte look – achievable with the new generation of powder makeup. You might recall Rihanna’s iconic moment during her Superbowl half-time performance in 2023, when she stopped midway to touch up with some setting powder – from her brand Fenty, of course. More recently, model Bella Hadid showed off her quick beauty routine from the back seat of a car to her Tiktok followers, topping off with a variety of powder products. Brands like…

“While it may seem like the sun’s rays are blocked when the sky is overcast, both UVA and UVB rays – sometimes up to 80 per cent of them – can still penetrate through the cloud cover. The level of protection that clouds offer depends on their type, density and volume, but they generally filter only visible light, which is why the day appears dimmer. Ultraviolet rays, particularly UVA, have longer wavelengths, and are more capable of passing through clouds. In some cases, clouds can even refract or scatter UV rays, potentially increasing your exposure in unpredictable ways. UVA and UVB rays both cause damage to the skin, albeit in different ways. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the dermal layers, where they break down collagen and elastin. Over time, this…