Design

Ive’s Jang Won-young’s US$100k sofa: Furniture becomes marker of wealth in S. Korea

Ive pop star Jang Won-young and her sofa, the Ensemble Dune, from Paulin, Paulin, Paulin.

From DIY squishies to clickers, customisable trinkets take over Singapore’s retail scene

Charms, squishies and other trinkets are popular as tiny luxuries especially during financial uncertainty.

Award-winning Singapore designer Nathan Yong leads Asian showcase at 2026 Design Miami fair

Emerge - New Asian Narratives at Design Miami was organised by Singaprean designer Nathan Yong.

The Chic Home

Studio Makal founder’s Paya Lebar apartment grows alongside her family

The owner and designer of this four-bedroom condominium unit likes its natural light, surrounding greenery and convenient location.

PropertyGuru reality show winner William Tan became an agent at 45, takes leaps of faith

William Tan is the winner of PropertyGuru’s reality show Home Run Season 3, where 12 ambitious property agents competed to be the best.

Surprises, silences and some politics at the Oscars of American fashion

Anthony Vaccarello, who was named international designer of the year at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards on Nov 2, with (from left) Zoe Kravitz, Hailey Bieber and Rose, in gold looks from his final Saint Laurent collection.

The real Emerald Hill: This global Singaporean’s kids walk to Orchard Road in pyjamas

The children of Deborah Yeo, secretary of Emerald Hill Conservation Association, routinely walk to Orchard Road in their pyjamas, treating the global shopping street as part of their forever home.

The real Emerald Hill: Friends, neighbours and life beyond the global gaze

Emerald Hill Conservation Association president Richard Helfer and secretary Deborah Yeo, who are also neighbours, safeguard the enclave’s identity and living conditions.

The real Emerald Hill: Why international hotelier Richard Helfer plays guardian of the enclave

Richard Helfer is a longtime resident of Emerald Hill, moving into his house in 1989. He is president of the Emerald Hill Conservation Association, while his neighbour Deborah Yeo is the secretary.

My Space

Actor Terence Cao loves his ‘black beauty’, the granite island centrepiece of his renovated flat

Singaporean actor Terence Cao in his newly renovated Toa Payoh HDB flat.

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