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Designer John Galliano withdraws from New York’s Met museum show after backlash

In 2011, a French tribunal ruled that John Galliano had made hateful remarks about Jews and Asians in two incidents at a bar near his home in Paris.
In 2011, a French tribunal ruled that John Galliano had made hateful remarks about Jews and Asians in two incidents at a bar near his home in Paris.

IWC chief wants watch brand to boldly go where it has not gone before

ST20260602_202689900903: Gin Tay / khgrainger/ Wong Kim Hoh/
Portraits of CEO of IWC, Christoph Grainger-Herr,48, photographed at IWC boutique in ION on June 2, 2026.
ST20260602_202689900903: Gin Tay / khgrainger/ Wong Kim Hoh/
Portraits of CEO of IWC, Christoph Grainger-Herr,48, photographed at IWC boutique in ION on June 2, 2026.

More multi-label stores run by Gen Z are popping up. Here are three to check out

A growing class of Gen Z retailers are starting or pivoting to boutiques anchored by a selection of small international labels.
A growing class of Gen Z retailers are starting or pivoting to boutiques anchored by a selection of small international labels.

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Aespa’s Karina, actor-model Hwang In-youp in Singapore for Prada Paragon reopening

Fans can catch a glimpse of South Korean stars Karina and Hwang In-youp in Paragon from 6pm on Aug 27.
Fans can catch a glimpse of South Korean stars Karina and Hwang In-youp in Paragon from 6pm on Aug 27.

Japan’s ‘polka dot queen’, avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, dies at 97

Yayoi Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug 14.
Yayoi Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug 14.

Diya Joukani, India’s ‘it’ girl, really is that cool

Diya Joukani in front of the barbershop near the workshop for her brand, DiyaDiya in the Bandra neighborhood of Mumbai, India, on July 7. Joukani’s popular videos on social media documenting her daily life in Mumbai have earned her a reputation as “the cool girl from India”. She has parlayed it into her brand.
Diya Joukani in front of the barbershop near the workshop for her brand, DiyaDiya in the Bandra neighborhood of Mumbai, India, on July 7. Joukani’s popular videos on social media documenting her daily life in Mumbai have earned her a reputation as “the cool girl from India”. She has parlayed it into her brand.

PDRN skincare is everywhere in Singapore. Does it even work?

PDRN has become a mainstream ingredient in serums, creams, masks, ampoules and eye products.
PDRN has become a mainstream ingredient in serums, creams, masks, ampoules and eye products.

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Chanel takes over New Bahru with Parisian cafe-themed pop-up

Chanel celebrates the launch of its new perfume Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu with an exclusive Coco Mademoiselle Pop-Up at New Bahru (Alma House).
Chanel celebrates the launch of its new perfume Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu with an exclusive Coco Mademoiselle Pop-Up at New Bahru (Alma House).

Has menswear got messier? Yes, but with good reason

Outfits from Maison Mihara Yasuhiro (left) and content creator Olaf Hernandez (right), a proponent of the “messy boy” aesthetic.
Outfits from Maison Mihara Yasuhiro (left) and content creator Olaf Hernandez (right), a proponent of the “messy boy” aesthetic.

Sun’s out, and so are UV umbrellas

According to data, the global market for UV protection umbrellas is expected to reach US$2.9 billion (S$3.7 billion) by 2034, up from US$1.8 billion in 2025.
According to data, the global market for UV protection umbrellas is expected to reach US$2.9 billion (S$3.7 billion) by 2034, up from US$1.8 billion in 2025.

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