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Why brides are no longer saying yes to just one wedding dress

Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan
Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan

Good news, millennials: The side part has returned

The runway was flooded with side parts at the Altuzarra spring fashion show in September 2025.
The runway was flooded with side parts at the Altuzarra spring fashion show in September 2025.

Biathlon-Kirkeeide's dreams come true in blockbuster finish

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 7.5km Sprint - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 14, 2026. Maren Kirkeeide of Norway crosses the finish line of the Women's 7.5km Sprint REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 7.5km Sprint - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 14, 2026. Maren Kirkeeide of Norway crosses the finish line of the Women's 7.5km Sprint REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Designer Anna Sui ushers her fashion label into the future with Gen Z nieces

Anna Sui (centre) with her nieces (from left) Isabelle Sui, Jeannie Sui Wonders and Chase Sui Wonders at her atelier and showroom in New York, Dec 19, 2025.
Anna Sui (centre) with her nieces (from left) Isabelle Sui, Jeannie Sui Wonders and Chase Sui Wonders at her atelier and showroom in New York, Dec 19, 2025.

Figure skating-Malinin struggles in Olympic debut but U.S. extends lead in team event

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Team Event - Men Single Skating - Short Program - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 07, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the the men's short program REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Team Event - Men Single Skating - Short Program - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 07, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the the men's short program REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Cricket–Pakistan captain Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's bowling action

‘Like scrapbooking, but on a bag’: Why Singapore girls are spending big on ita-bags

Polytechnic students Phoebe Ang (right), 18, polytechnic student, and Aryaan Yew, 22, with their Ita-bags on Feb 1, 2025.
Polytechnic students Phoebe Ang (right), 18, polytechnic student, and Aryaan Yew, 22, with their Ita-bags on Feb 1, 2025.

In with the new cool: Old shopping mall gets new lease of life with vintage and thrift shops

ST20260120_202688800386: Gin Tay/ mcvintage/ Megan Ching SE/
Facade of Golden Landmark Shopping Complex photographed on Jan 20, 2026.
ST20260120_202688800386: Gin Tay/ mcvintage/ Megan Ching SE/
Facade of Golden Landmark Shopping Complex photographed on Jan 20, 2026.

Check out wallet-friendly thrift shops, vintage stores with curated selections

People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.
People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.

What Is With... the love for Trader Joe’s bags in Singapore?

Two Trader Joe's bags photographed at a Toa Payoh block of flats on Feb 3, 2026.
Two Trader Joe's bags photographed at a Toa Payoh block of flats on Feb 3, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.