Thai artisan brand behind Dior and Lisa’s iconic look
Through an artful blend of local wisdom and modern design, home-grown brand 'Vassana' has elevated humble bamboo weaving into a high-fashion medium, capturing the attention of…
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Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III captures the feeling of ease in a bottle
For him, fragrance is not always about recreating a smell. Sometimes, it is about recreating a memory
Dress my age? No thanks: Meet Singapore’s ‘granfluencers’ redefining style on social media
Silver-streaked Singaporeans, styled with “confidence, humour, attitude and presence,” have begun to gain traction on social media, notes local fashion content creator…
Thai sunscreen gets global attention after Kris Jenner’s post
The buzz is particularly notable because this is not the first time Jenner has been linked online with a Thai beauty product.
Fashion of Japan’s Imperial family reflects sentiments, spurs trends
The Imperial family’s attire has captured the public’s attention since the Meiji era (1868-1912).
In Singapore, branded bags out, tote bags in
Buying a branded bag with your first pay cheque used to be a rite of passage, a sign of financial independence and of finally earning your own money. But now, tote bags seem to be…
Princess Sirivannavari serves as patron of royal Thai dress exhibition in Paris
La Mode en Majesté opens in Paris from May 13 to November 1, celebrating royal Thai dress and Thailand-France diplomatic ties.
The changing face of Chinese beauty
Traditional Chinese artistry is increasingly shaping contemporary cosmetic expression.
Tokyo aquarium recycles fishnets into employees’ uniforms to fight waste
The uniforms are made entirely from fabric recycled from fishing nets to be discarded, and the aquarium says they are aimed at raising awareness about marine debris.
How colours define every festival in Bangladeshi culture
In Bangladesh, celebration arrives layered in colours: bold, expressive, and deeply intertwined with emotion, memory, and identity.