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What Is With... all the talk about Ariana Grande’s body?

Ariana Grande in her music video for Petal.
Ariana Grande in her music video for Petal.

Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York acquires five jackets and one suit from NUS law professor

NUS law professor David Tan with his jacket from Dolce & Gabbana (left) and another from Balmain.
NUS law professor David Tan with his jacket from Dolce & Gabbana (left) and another from Balmain.

This Singaporean ex-trader built a viral handbag brand in the US. Now she’s ready to bring it home

Joanna Lau’s (left) handbag label Jemma enjoyed some social media virality two years back, when a video from a New Jersey-based micro-influencer reviewing its Emma 39 bag reached 10 million views.
Joanna Lau’s (left) handbag label Jemma enjoyed some social media virality two years back, when a video from a New Jersey-based micro-influencer reviewing its Emma 39 bag reached 10 million views.

Less than a year old, Aallss is the rising Singaporean handbag brand to watch

Singaporean Alison Lim left her eight-year career in tech to start minimalist handbag label AALLSS.
Singaporean Alison Lim left her eight-year career in tech to start minimalist handbag label AALLSS.

Tate McRae’s beauty secret? Not necessarily touching the products

In the TikTok video, a make-up wipe grazes McRae’s skin, seemingly leaving her face as made up as when she began, and a moisturizing cream is applied with an ultra light touch.
In the TikTok video, a make-up wipe grazes McRae’s skin, seemingly leaving her face as made up as when she began, and a moisturizing cream is applied with an ultra light touch.

Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert

Head of Couture and Design at David's Bridal, Viola Chan, shows wedding dress looks based on Taylor Swift's likely aesthetics in Hong Kong, August 10, 2026.  REUTERS/Joyce Zhou
Head of Couture and Design at David's Bridal, Viola Chan, shows wedding dress looks based on Taylor Swift's likely aesthetics in Hong Kong, August 10, 2026.  REUTERS/Joyce Zhou

Orchard Road Fashion Week will transform *Scape into runway for five days

Across five days, 40 small brands from Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sweden and South Africa will send their designs down the runway at *Scape’s Ground Theatre, putting on 25 catwalks in total.
Across five days, 40 small brands from Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sweden and South Africa will send their designs down the runway at *Scape’s Ground Theatre, putting on 25 catwalks in total.

Ariana Grande and the debate over health, privacy and celebrity

Ariana Grande attends the American Film Institute (AFI) Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles, California, on Jan 9.
Ariana Grande attends the American Film Institute (AFI) Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles, California, on Jan 9.

On The Radar: Shawna Wu, the Singapore-raised designer dressing pop stars in New York

Shawna Wu, 31, is a New York-based fashion designer.
Shawna Wu, 31, is a New York-based fashion designer.

Uniqlo, a puffy bag and batik: The 6+1 items defining Singapore style at SG61

(Clockwise from top left) Uniqlo Airism Cotton Crew Neck Oversized T-shirt, Beyond The Vines Pocket Poofy Bag in Turquoise, ADLV Baby Face Short Sleeve T-shirt Donuts and four generations in batik.
(Clockwise from top left) Uniqlo Airism Cotton Crew Neck Oversized T-shirt, Beyond The Vines Pocket Poofy Bag in Turquoise, ADLV Baby Face Short Sleeve T-shirt Donuts and four generations in batik.

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