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A tale of two cities, two Isetans and a retail conundrum

After Isetan Serangoon Central (pictured) at NEX shopping mall closes in April, Isetan Scotts will be the brand's sole Singapore outlet.
After Isetan Serangoon Central (pictured) at NEX shopping mall closes in April, Isetan Scotts will be the brand's sole Singapore outlet.

An investment fund that buys and sells your luxury handbags

Despite claims that Birkin bags are a good way to diversify your portfolio, the market for luxury goods tends to be pro-cyclical.
Despite claims that Birkin bags are a good way to diversify your portfolio, the market for luxury goods tends to be pro-cyclical.

Peace, love and Yeti: 5 ways to interpret Pantone’s colour of the year, Cloud Dancer, for 2026

Pantone said Cloud Dancer, also known as Pantone 11-4201, has an “aerated presence” which acted as “a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world".
Pantone said Cloud Dancer, also known as Pantone 11-4201, has an “aerated presence” which acted as “a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world".

From trunks to triumph: A sixth-generation Vuitton on 130 years of Monogram magic

When he joined the company in 2004, Mr Pierre-Louis Vuitton asked to start where his great-grandfather’s craftsmen had once stood – on the workshop floor in Asnieres.​​
When he joined the company in 2004, Mr Pierre-Louis Vuitton asked to start where his great-grandfather’s craftsmen had once stood – on the workshop floor in Asnieres.​​

ValueMax to defend claims of infringement by LV, says it doesn’t carry LV products currently

Facade of ValueMax Pawnshop at Little India, Sep 4, 2025.
Facade of ValueMax Pawnshop at Little India, Sep 4, 2025.

Luxury watchmaker Zenith at 160: Still pushing the limit

The Swiss brand marks its milestone year with a constellation of very modern classics.
The Swiss brand marks its milestone year with a constellation of very modern classics.

Get the low-down on 2025’s hottest watches in Crown & Bezel, the annual ST watch supplement

Check out 2025's hottest watches in Crown & Bezel.
Check out 2025's hottest watches in Crown & Bezel.

Between sub(way) culture and couture: In underground NYC, Matthieu Blazy dreams of an inclusive Chanel

acmetiers11 - Chanel Metiers d'Art 2026 show in New York City (10).

pics credit to CHANEL
under Life
acmetiers11 - Chanel Metiers d'Art 2026 show in New York City (10).

pics credit to CHANEL
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Style News

Check out a suit made for 38 deg C heat at free exhibition addressing climate change through fashion

Hot Bodies exhibition space. Hot Bodies rethinks design in a time of record-breaking heat and air-conditioner dependency.
Hot Bodies exhibition space. Hot Bodies rethinks design in a time of record-breaking heat and air-conditioner dependency.

US director Francis Ford Coppola’s F.P. Journe watch sells for nearly $14m at auction

An F.P. Journe watch (left) owned by US director Francis Ford Coppola sold at auction on Dec 6.
An F.P. Journe watch (left) owned by US director Francis Ford Coppola sold at auction on Dec 6.

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