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JANUARY 2024

O N T H E COV E R
Cindy Crawford, photographed by
Yu Tsai, styled by Deborah Afshani.
Jacket, MCM. Singlet, Everlane.
Vintage jeans, Levi’s. Earrings;
signet ring, Anita Ko
ON THE FACE Parure Gold 24K
Primer, Guerlain. Les beiges Water
Fresh Tint, Chanel. Emotionproof
Concealer, Tom Ford Beauty.
Translucent Loose Powder, Clé de
Peau Beauté. ON THE EYES
Brow Definer, Anastasia Beverly Hills.
Stylo Contour Des Yeux eyeliner
pencil, Gucci Beauty. Ultimate Lift
Mascara, Burberry Beauty. ON THE
CHEEKS Forever Natural Bronze
Powder Bronzer, Dior. Face Colour
Blush in M Ashy Rose 362, Shu
Uemura. ON THE LIPS Rouge Coco
Baume in 914 Natural Charm. ON THE
HAIR Full Blown Volume Conditioner
Weightless Amplifier, Fekkai. Style
Lab Flex Hairspray Styling & Finishing
Spray, Living Proof. Wave Spray,
OUAI. Beach Club Texture Spray, IGK
MAKEUP: Melanie Ingelessis/
Forward Artists
HAIR: Rob Talty/Forward Artists
MANICURE: Shigeko Taylor/
Star Touch Agency
PRODUCER: Trever Swearingen
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT:
Jack Morris
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN: Luis Jaime
PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANTS:
Embry Lopez, Calvin Mendez
ASSISTANT STYLIST:
Margrit Jacobsen
STYLIST’S ASSISTANT:
Madison Walker

JEWELS &
WATCHES
Call Time 30
Haute Bijoux 36
Razzle Dazzle 38
Art of Time 39
Gem of an Idea 40

STYLE

FASHION

Second Skin 16
Deep Dive 20
Class in Session 21
True Blue 22
Taste the Rainbow 23
On the Streets 24
Fabulous at Every Age 26
Great Strides 28

SU PE R TROOPE R

Photographed by Yu Tsai.
Styled by Deborah Afshani 74
ALL DRESSED UP

Photographed by Sofia Sanchez &
Mauro Mongiello.
Styled by Kai Magrander 84
FRILL SEEKER

Photographed by Stefan Khoo.
Styled by Jeffrey Yan 100

JANUARY 2024

A FASHIONABLE LIFE

The Story of Us 43
Pattern Establishment 50
Snack Attack 51
Timeless with a Twist 52
Inspiration 54

Natural Habitat 55
Talking Points 60
Wide Blue Yonder 62

Ba
g,
Ca
rtie
r

BAZAAR MAN

BEAUTY

REGULARS

Dopamine Rush 66
Mirror, Mirror 70
Know Your A-B-Cs 72

Editor’s Note 12
Get the Look 14
Horoscope 42
Why Don’t You? 106

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TIMELESS STAPLES
YOU’LL LOVE IN 2024
AND BEYOND

Florence
Pugh

Oversized
jacket in
flannel, $4,770,
Saint Laurent
by Anthony
Vaccarello

Zoë
Kravitz

Button-up
shirt, $460,
Acne Studios

PANTONE’S
PEACH FUZZ

Danielle highrise straight-leg
jeans, about $797,
Khaite at Net-APorter

CELEB-APPROVED WAYS TO
WEAR THE UPLIFTING HUE

Kendall
Jenner
Lee Ji-eun
(IU)

Mesh and leather
pumps, $1,820,
Bottega Veneta

Le t-shirt Caraco, about
$380, Jacquemus
Denim
maxi skirt,
$2,200,
Prada

PUT YOUR
SKIN FIRST
THE BEST BEAUTY
PRODUCTS TO
ADD TO YOUR
SKINCARE
ROUTINE
Vinergetic C+
Instant Detox
Mask, $48 for
75ml, Caudalie
at Sephora

Toy Panta
slipper in
lambskin,
$2,500, LOEWE
Luna Sleeping
Night Oil,
$171 for 35ml,
Sunday Riley
at Sephora

The Eye Concentrate
Cream, $430 for 15ml,
La Mer at Sephora

Daily
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Exfoliator,
$112 for 74g,
Dermalogica

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Serum Synchronized
Multi-Recovery
Complex, $252 for
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Advanced
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Serum, $349
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Horsebit 1955 Shoulder
Bag, $5,080, Gucci

HARPERSBAZAARSINGAPORE

JANUARY 2024

KENNETH GOH
Editor-in-Chief

Creative Director

Digital Director

WINDY AULIA

ANNABELLE FERNANDEZ

Deputy Editor

Digital Content Manager

RENÉE BATCHELOR

NAVIN PILLAY

Associate Fashion Director

Senior Digital Writer

JEFFREY YAN

Earrings,
Tiffany & Co.

Style Editor

GRACIA PHANG

SHERMIN NG
Social Media Manager

JOE TAN

Senior Beauty Editor

Content Producer

ARISSA HA

BRANDON CHIA

Contributing Sub-editor

Senior Art Director

JERENA NG

DAPHNE TSO
Associate Art Director

ALICE CHUA

STUDIO

OPERATIONS

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Photographer/Videographer
ATHIRAH ANNISSA, LAWRENCE TEO,
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Assistant Managers
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Sophia Sanchez, Tan Shuo, John Tods, Yu Tsai
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EDITOR’S NOTE

s I’m writing this letter in my study on Christmas eve, I eye the
pile of presents waiting to be wrapped. It’s the yearly pandemonium, more so this year as it’s the first time
my parents have returned home after a four-year absence due to Covid 19. Thus, this Christmas is all the
more poignant. There are times in life when you realise that you are truly blessed. And this is one of them.
Having a simple dinner together, with home-cooked favourites like Nonya chap chye, chicken rendang and
finishing up with bubur hitam, I think I’m the luckiest guy in the world. Blame me for being an ol’ romantic,
but nostalgia has always been my calling card. Being in an industry where newness is celebrated and ‘what’s
next’ the constant refrain, I am all for respecting the past and acknowledging where we came from.
Which brings me to our cover star Cindy Crawford. This the fourth time she has graced our cover and
she remains as relevant and as sensual as ever. She was my first supermodel I shot for BAZAAR and that was
almost 20 years ago. I remember that shoot vividly, sweating buckets styling one of the most beautiful and
recognised supermodels in the world on the staircase of the Carcosa Seri Negara in KL. This was the time of
polaroids and the first shot was a ‘make it or break it’ moment. As photographer Simon Upton peeled the first
polaroid open and waited as the picture slowly surfaced, I looked away. Cindy took one look, said “Fabulous!”
and everyone laughed, out of relief. Putting together the very best designer pieces was only half the task.
What could I bring to the shoot that said this was done in Asia? I was inspired—it would have to be our own
national flower. But the Vanda Miss Joaquim is rather insignificant in pictures unless it’s a huge bunch. So I
got a large white phalaenopsis, which I had air-flown from Holland, pulled Cindy’s famous locks into a tight
bun and plopped a single exquisite bloom behind her ear. That bloom was handy, showing throughout the
shoot on her neck, wrist and even delicately caressing her bosom. Cindy loved it. The pictures even made
a global campaign for Omega. That’s the power of Cindy. And here we are again, with the modelling icon.
Cindy talks candidly about her decades-long career, her recent Apple TV+ documentary The Super Models
alongside her fellow supers: Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. She also talks about
her close relationship with her model daughter, Kaia Gerber, and her long-standing relationship with global
brands. Read Renée Batchelor’s interview on page 78.
I also got a chance to art direct our BAZAAR Man cover stars, Thai artistes Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat
and Tul Pakorn Thanasrivanitchai in Bangkok. What struck me most was their openness, their candour in
front of the camera and their obvious chemistry that is electrifying. I hope this first official shoot of the two
of them brings about more discussions about breaking barriers and opening more doors for a more inclusive
world. We can but hope, but this is certainly a great start to 2024. Happy New Year, dear readers—enjoy an
issue that has a little of the past, a lot of the present and the promise of a brighter future. 

KENNETH GOH
Editor-in-Chief
KENNIEBOY

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GET THE LOOK

Necklace, $578,
Stone and Strand
at Net-a-Porter

Jacket, $1,150,
Saint Laurent by
Anthony Vaccarello
at Net-a-Porter

Bracelet, $610, Hermès

Dress, about $625,
Jacquemus

Top, $3,650,
Givenchy

CINDY INC.

Chance EDP, $280
for 100ml, Chanel

Watch,
Omega

Boot,
Louis
Vuitton

Iconic fashion campaigns and unforgettable
runways? Check. TV shows and and movies? Check.
A business mogul with a beautiful family? Check.
Cindy Crawford is indeed, the GOAT. There’s no
better way to start the year than with this iconic
supermodel. Timeless and always relevant, she’s in
her element in the great outdoors. Emulate her
signature style with luscious hair, natural makeup, a
leather jacket, white singlet and boyfriend jeans —it’s
Cindy style that works for every woman,
in every shape and at every age.
Bag,
MCM

14 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Sunglasses,
Louis Vuitton

Jeans, $1,150,
The Row at
Net-a-Porter

Ring,
$560,
Gucci

BY WINDY AULIA. PHOTOGRAPHY: YU TSAI

Belt, $550, MCM

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covers the
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SECOND
SKIN
Bold hardware and tough leather
toppers bring edge and cool to
your everyday wardrobe.

Photographed by Choi Moonhyuk.
Styled by Yoon Hyeyeon

Lay It Out
Pull off a glamorous yet tough sensibility
with eye-catching gold add-ons
contrasted against black leather.
Jacket, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
Earring; round-linked necklace, Panache
Chasunyoung. Choker, 1064Studio. Right hand:
Bangle, Portrait Report. Gold and silver chain
bracelets, Pepe Zoo. Crystal-embellished
bracelet, Panache Chasunyoung. Ring (on ring
finger), Panache Chasunyoung. Ring (on index
finger), CELINE. Left hand: Ring, Portrait Report

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Size Up
Contrast feminine silhouettes
with oversized shapes that
ooze sex appeal.
Coat, Fendi. Trousers, Alexander Wang.
Earrings; pendant necklace, Chloé.
Necklace, Crystal Haze by Corso Como.
On right arm: Cuff, Chloé. Bangle,
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
On left wrist: Bracelet, Panache
Chasunyoung. Bangle, CELINE

17 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Brash and Bold
Go bare beneath an oversized leather
jacket and amp up the vamp with a
textured mini skirt. Add a touch of
playfulness with statement earrings.
Jacket (worn under), Balenciaga.
Jacket; skirt, Versace. Earrings,
Moschino. Rings, & Other Stories

18 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Raw Power
Play up a wicked attitude with
acid-washed leather and
chunky silver jewellery.
Jacket, Juun.J. Jeans, Balenciaga.
Earrings with chain details, Doigte. Ear
cuff with logo; Dolce&Gabbana. Ear cuff,
Portrait Reports. Necklace, Chrome
Hearts. Right wrist: Bracelet, Chrome
Hearts. On left hand: Ring (index finger),
Dolce&Gabbana. Ring, Chrome Hearts
Model: Park Seo-hee
Makeup: Jang So-mi
Hair: Lee Seul-ah
Makeup assistant: Lee Seo-hyun

19 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

STYLE

Picks

Walk on clouds while making
a statement as you strut
down the streets in these
cushy sneakers

2

4
1

3

16

6

DEEP
DIVE

5

Make waves as neoprene takes
on double duty with iridescent
details and sea-life elements

7

15
10

12
8
13

9

11

1. Sneaker, about $1,472, Balmain 2. Wetsuit, $590, Cynthia Rowley at Farfetch 3. Le Regard Hermès in 03 Ombres Fauves, $183, Hermès Beauty 4. Skirt, $845, Diesel
5. Brooch, Mikimoto 6. Dress, $2,718, Rosie Assoulin at Farfetch 7. Sunglasses, Balenciaga 8. Trousers, about $1,334, Akris 9. Charm, $750, LOEWE
10. Watch, Cartier 11. Bag, $7,290, Bottega Veneta 12. Dress, $3,750, Gucci 13. Earrings, about $329, Simone Rocha
14. Bracelet, $1,350, Hermès 15. Louis Vuitton cruise 2024 16. Top, about $656, Courrèges

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BY GRACIA PHANG

14

4

1

2
3

5

CLASS
IN SESSION

6

Pleated minis and tailored pieces in
classic pinstripes will get
you through
the lessons of style

7
10

11

12

8

9

16

13

Picks

15

BY GRACIA PHANG

14

Complete the
preppy vibe with a
leather backpack
that’s stylish and
practical at the
same time

1. Thom Browne cruise 2024 2. Ring, $680, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 3. Blazer, about $2,413, Zimmermann at Net-a-Porter
4. Skirt, $1,990, Miu Miu 5. Brooch, $1,100, Valentino Garavani 6. Sneaker, $1,890, Louis Vuitton 7. Dress, Louis Vuitton 8. Socks, $180, Versace
9. Bag, MCM 10. Necklace, Tory Burch 11. Trousers, $1,154, Jean Paul Gaultier at Farfetch 12. Hat, about $454, Ruslan Baginskiy 13. Diorshow 5 Couleurs
Eye Palette in 279 Denim, $116, Dior 14. Shirt, Loro Piana 15. Sunglasses, $570, Gucci 16. Watch, Audemars Piguet

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STYLE
3
4
1

2

5

6

17

TRUE BLUE

7

Get ready as denims get decked
out in embellishments and
dramatic silhouettes

16

10

8
11

12

13

Picks

Spice up the blues
with fancy fringed
earrings that can
take you from
day to night

14

9

1. Card holder, $500, Givenchy 2. Sunglasses, $855, Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama 3. Jacket, $2,400, AREA 4. Blumarine cruise 2024
5. Watch, Chanel 6. Scarf, $370, Dior 7. Jeans, $7,645, Dolce&Gabbana 8. Necklace, $3,810, Bottega Veneta 9. Earrings, $1,150, CELINE
10. Skirt, about $1,175, Alaïa 11. Belt, $820, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 12. Top, $1,780, Versace 13. Ear cuff, $520, Alexander McQueen
14. Pump, $2,410, Roger Vivier 15. L’Eau Bleue EDP, $215 for 100ml, Miu Miu 16. Top, $9,700, Valentino 17. Bag, $5,270, Gucci

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BY GRACIA PHANG

15

WAIT
LIST
TASTE THE RAINBOW
A true classic gets remastered in the hands of a hitmaker

BY JEFFREY YAN

As Pharrell Williams takes the helm of Louis Vuitton menswear, he reworks one of the
brand’s most enduring icons—the Speedy bag. Designed almost a century ago as the
everyday version of the travel-sized Keepall, it was an instant hit and remained so for
decades. During the Marc Jacobs era, the Speedy soared to new heights of pop cultural
ubiquity, thanks to electrifying collaborations with the likes of Takashi Murakami and
Stephen Sprouse, who covered the bags with cherry blossoms and graffiti, respectively.
Despite all these different takes, the bag has always come in the brand’s signature
coated canvas. Until Pharrell. Seeing as how it’s one of the most knocked-off bags
in the world, he decided to flip the script. Inspired by Canal Street bootlegs, his
Speedy bags come in pop-bright primary colours with the Monogram printed
larger than usual. Only, his were far elevated—crafted from the supplest
calfskin, lined in lambskin, and silkscreen-printed to achieve that blurry
Monogram-on-canvas effect.  The Speedy 25 Bandoulière Monogram
leather bags are priced at $13,200 each; the Speedy 40 Bandoulière
Monogram leather bag is priced at $15,900; and all are available at
Louis Vuitton, #B2-36, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
(tel: 6788 3888).

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STYLE

3.1 Phillip Lim
cruise 2024
Gucci
cruise 2024

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
While cut-outs are a familiar trend, it is where
they are placed that up their sex appeal. This
season, the fashion circuit has trained its focus
on an unassuming yet sensual body part—the
shoulders. Fashion-forward designers like
Gucci and 3.1 Phillip Lim have slashed theirs
onto detachable components in the garment,
giving the wearer a two-in-one option. Others
have drawn up feminine numbers with billowy
and edgy frocks. Not keen on slashed sleeves?
Try a tailored vest with opera gloves in the
same hue—for a vibe that’s covered, yet flirty.

INSIDE OUT

Choker, $800,
Swarovski
Choker, $880,
Saint Laurent
by Anthony
Vaccarello

Choker, $1,100, Dior

From left: A
bold, graphic
choker adds
interest to
oversized hoops.
Don’t be afraid
to mix golds,
silvers and other
precious stones
Choker,
Tiffany & Co.

ON A TIGHT ROPE
Time and again, the choker has proven itself to be a perfect
standalone statement piece. Sitting just above the collar, the
choker has seen us through possibly every decade—from Marie
Antoinette’s delicate pearls to ’80s rocker spikes and rivets and
’90s velvety ribbons—just about every style is still relevant
sartorially today. Modernise your pearl chokers by wearing them
with a crisp shirt dress, or contrast your tailored look with
rebellious layered hardware. Finally, try a minimalist skinny choker
worn with bold red lips for the ultimate statement.

The fashion set are
flaunting sheer apparel
and lingerie dressing
these days. But at
Monse, the label has
gone a step further
by crafting outfits
with skeletal prints
and embellishing
them with 3D
knitted florals—
reminiscent of
Frida Kahlo’s self
portraits and Elsa
Schiaparelli’s 1938
Skeleton dress.
Off-White explored
the idea of X-rayed
imagery with sporty
separates that are covered
with monochromatic prints
of scanned items—a
possible reminder, perhaps,
that everything in our lives
comes under close scrutiny.

24 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Off-White
cruise 2024

Monse
cruise
2024

EYED
T
H
Clockwise from top:
A bejewelled pair of
sunglasses adds instant
pizzazz. Whimsy and
practical, a fancy
headpiece keeps you
warm and well-adorned.
A pair of fancy
half-frames are bound
to get you noticed

BR

IG

Proof that a minimalistic
one-piece can be the
perfect canvas for an
effortlessly cool outfit

Catsuit,
$1,750,
Mugler

Jumpsuit, about
$658, Pucci at
Net-a-Porter

If eyes are the window to the soul, then we’d like to have
them well dressed up no matter the occasion. Whether it’s
to add sparkle for a festive mood or brighten up the new
year, accessories for our peepers are a must-have, and they
are not just for blocking out UV rays. Opt for glitzy sunnies
to brighten up a neutral fit, or amp up the drama with
diamante half-frames. Beyond the frames, add a touch of
whimsy to your street chic look with a pearl-embellished
balaclava. Now, that is what we call eye candy.

DSquared2
cruise 2024

Jil Sander
cruise 2024

ONESIES? GO FIGURE!
Here’s what wearing a catsuit will immediately say of its
wearer—glamorous, bold and ultra-confident. Often in
latex or leather and worn by tough female characters in
movies: think Trinity in The Matrix, Alice in Resident Evil
and of course, nearly every Catwoman in comic-verse
history oozing with strength and sexiness. Saint Laurent
gave the fashion world a strong case for the silhouette
in his spring/summer 2022 collection, while Kim
Kardashian famously stepped out in a Balenciaga
yellow caution-tape suit back then as well. And who
could forget Rihanna in a sparkly Gucci catsuit? Still
going strong, the one-piece wonder is easier styled
than imagined—slip on thigh-high boots for effortless
ease, or throw on a tailored coat and structured
extras for a full heroine vibe.

Coperni
cruise
2024

BY GRACIA PHANG. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT

COMIC CON
Catsuit,
about
$7,930,
Alaïa

From left: Straight out of a movie set, dramatic silhouettes and
out-there hairstyles make for a head-turning fit. Have fun with
textures and dimensions in an earth-toned look

Comics, manga, anime—these
illustrated story formats on
different mediums have become
so ubiquitous we cannot unsee
or ignore them. Whatever the
age, everyone loves this
fantastical form of visual
narrative. And better yet, fashion designers are falling over
themselves covering classic silhouettes with comic strip
prints. Try options like Dsquared2’s Betty Boop jeans or
Coperni’s graphic shirt for a pop of fun to your outfit. Or
don a full look for maximum impact, then throw on sleek
add-ons for that futuristic vibe.

25 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

STYLE
Sneaker, $1,270,
Bottega Veneta

FABULOUS

Top, $790, Dion
Lee at Club21

AT EVERY

Stella
McCartney
cruise 2024

Shape up your new year with bustiers,
corsets and form-fitting styles

Bag, $2,490, Burberry
Gloves, $1,200,
Givenchy
Skirt, about
$1,084,
Rabanne
Bustier top, about $335,
Oséree at Net-a-Porter

Corset, about $215,
Maison Close

T-shirt, $665,
Alexander
McQueen

Bottle, $345,
Prada
Bag,
Tod’s
Sunglasses,
$453, Gentle
Monster

Perfect that balance
between sports and fashion
with a touch of sparkle
Earrings, $695
for a set of
three, Miu Miu

Ring,
$2,200,
LOEWE

Dress,
$239, Zara

Do it like the noughties—keep it
minimal and raw, complete with
an air of nonchalance

Dress, $5,545,
Dolce&Gabbana

Gucci
cruise
2024

Beret, Weekend
Max Mara
Necklace,
$499,
Pandora

Ring, $35,
& Other
Stories

Vest, Louis Vuitton

Shorts, about $294,
The Frankie Shop

Watch,
Chanel
Choker, $3,000,
Swarovski
Loafer,
$1,800,
Prada
Sunglasses, $630,
Balenciaga

Trousers, $3,330, Jil Sander

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Earrings,
$2,480, Saint
Laurent by
Anthony
Vaccarello

Boot, $3,130, Saint
Laurent by Anthony
Vaccarello

Bag,
$2,380,
Versace
Bracelet,
$3,500,
LOEWE

Necklace,
Hermès

Dress, $1,989,
A.W.A.K.E. Mode
at Farfetch

Belt, $169, &
Other Stories

Coat, Max Mara
Dress, $2,245,
Dolce&Gabbana

Balmain
cruise
2024

Sunglasses,
$740,
CELINE
Ring,
Chaumet
Necklace, $9,500,
Burberry
Bag, $4,410, Saint Laurent
by Anthony Vaccarello

Fuss-free and fresh—an all-white
look is a clean canvas—highlighted
with a touch of gold

Amp up the drama with
high-shine leather and peplum
details for a fun night out

Earrings,
$2,790,
Bottega
Veneta

Top, $3,790,
The Row

Bangle,
Cartier

Watch,
Audemars
Piguet

Corset, about $843,
Natasha Zinko

Trousers,
Loro Piana
Top, Tory Burch
Scarf, $370, Dior
Proenza
Schouler
cruise 2024

BY GRACIA PHANG. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF STELLA
MCCARTNEY; GUCCI; BALMAIN; PROENZA SCHOULER

Jacket, $8,645,
Alexander McQueen

Boot,
$2,580,
Valentino
Garavani

Shorts, $2,121,
NK at Farfetch

Gloves, about
$1,434, Alaïa

Hat, about $1,554,
Maison Michel

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Dress, $910, Dion
Lee at Farfetch

Headband,
$1,780,
Roger Vivier

STYLE

GREAT

STRIDES
The psychoanalyst Anouchka Grose explores how
women have taken control of the sartorial narrative
over the centuries, embracing fashion as a subtle yet
powerful form of self-expression
y first psychotherapist
tried to cure me of my
interest in fashion. I was
in my early twenties
and had gone to see
him about my morbid
fear of the dark. Every week, en route to his
Fulham office, I would stop by a dress agency
(appropriately named Hang Ups) and pick up
second-hand John Galliano and Romeo Gigli
pieces, mostly for around £40. On seeing my

ever-changing outfits, and my ever-present
shopping bag, he took it upon himself to try
to persuade me that my interest in clothes
was unhealthy.
It was expensive (for an art student) and
betrayed a pathological investment in my
own image. He suggested that I try wearing
the same clothes for a week to see how I felt
and to uncover the repressed, unconscious
wishes behind my desire to dress up. I hated
him so much I dropped my original symptom.
I was cured!
Seven years and two more therapists
later, I began to train as a psychoanalyst
myself. I was struck, during my placement
in an NHS psychotherapy clinic, by the fact
that most psychiatrists’ reports began with a
description of the patient’s clothes.
Were they scruffy? Clean? Conventional?
Eccentric? What clues did they give to the
person’s inner world? I was also amused and
irritated by a passage in the psychoanalyst
Nina Coltart’s much-read book How to
Survive as a Psychotherapist that advised
female therapists to look as boring as
possible. Interesting clothes would be too
revealing of one’s own narcissism, apparently.
Did that really mean I was doomed to dress
in tasteful, draped neutrals, perhaps with
a chunky statement necklace—the only
bit of stylistic pleasure a ‘proper’ therapist
was allowed?

Thankfully, I had chosen to train in the Lacanian tradition—a French structuralist re-reading
of Sigmund Freud—whose main selling point, for me, was a rejection of normativity. We
weren’t trying to persuade our patients to conform to social strictures; nor did we have to
ourselves. Instead of submitting myself to shrink cosplay, I could keep wearing the clothes
I actually liked.
Still, I was left with plenty of questions about the meaning of clothes: why do we wear what
we wear? What is it about fashion that incites both so much devotion and such disapproval?
Certainly, the message I had received from my original therapist—had he, too, read Nina
Coltart?—was that a sane, serious person wouldn’t dress flamboyantly. Yet all around me I
saw evidence to suggest that people, especially women, used clothes to interpret culture,
send clever messages and generally indicate intelligence in myriad impressive ways. Did
people think Tilda Swinton was a less-serious actor, thanks to her experimental, gender-fluid
wardrobe? Were Zadie Smith’s exuberant, culturally eloquent outfits antithetical to her literary
gravitas? And who could argue that Kim Kardashian’s ‘I Love Nerds’ t-shirt was anything other
than a tricksy, sophisticated intervention in the cultural discourse on beauty, fame, popularity
and intellect? Clothes can clearly be worn cleverly. Why would anyone want to give that up?

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PHOTOGRAPHY: CLAIRE ROTHSTEIN

This was one of the big questions for me in writing my book, Fashion: a Manifesto. While
I continued to insist on my right to dress as I pleased, I could also see that, over the centuries,
fashion has been a menace to women, workers and the environment.
To begin to ask questions about the future of fashion, I had to look at its history. I was
curious about the moment towards the end of the 18th century when gender differences
became more accentuated. Thanks to the combined effects of the French and Industrial
Revolutions, men felt the need to signal how serious, hardworking and non-hierarchical they
were. No longer was it acceptable to swagger around in a powdered wig with rouge, colourful
silks and high heels; indeed, the wearing of lace could lead to death by guillotine. Sombre,
functional suits were seen as a better way of demonstrating an individual’s determination to
be a hardworking, useful member of society. Still, the means to produce shimmering brocades,
diaphanous muslins and infinite ribbons now existed (namely through the slave trade and
the mass exploitation of the poor), so someone needed to keep donning ruffles. Men in suits
could run the workshops and factories that produced uncomfortable, ornate clothes, which
women wore in order to keep the men in suits busy and wealthy.
One of the many downsides of this system was that fashion could now be used to keep
women in a sartorial double-bind. They had to renounce any visual semblance of equality
with men at the same time as being directed towards greater competition with one another.
They were required simultaneously to put their simpering frivolity and cut-throat ambition
on display, to be both ‘less than’ and ‘more than’ in one fell swoop. Perhaps the only upside
of this unfortunate trap was that it provided the ideal hothouse conditions for honing stylistic
cunning. If clothes were one of the few means by which women were encouraged to express
themselves, it seems many of them took this and ran. Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire,
became something just short of a living artwork, famous for her extraordinary clothing,
one day building elaborate miniature sculptures into her hair, the next donning a simple
muslin column dress. Her power of influence in fashion soon transformed into actual political
influence as she used her elevated social position to recruit young men to the progressive
Whig Party. Conversely, the Bluestocking group named themselves after the everyday woollen
socks that stood in contrast to the more elegant black-silk stockings expected of a lady,
conveying their preference for literature over dressing-up. Meanwhile, over in France, at the
infamous bals de victimes, survivors of la Terreur wore simple underclothes accessorised with
a red ribbon around the neck to signify the cut of the guillotine.
In the Edwardian and early-modern eras, as the subjugation of women became less and
less tenable, a proliferation of clothing-reform groups with names like ‘the Rational Dress
Society’ campaigned for greater sartorial parity. Women’s clothes that were too hot, cold or
complicated, or that applied too much pressure to the body, were discouraged in favour of
garments designed for comfort and ease of movement. Visual flashiness was dismissed as
one of fashion’s more pernicious mechanisms, marking out wearers as petrified eye candy
as opposed to active, sentient agents. Ergo, dressing like a male industrialist was thought to
be the rational way forward.
By 1930, the discourse around fashion was such that the psychoanalyst JC Flügel
would propose nudism as the logical next step for humankind. For him, clothing was like
a neurotic symptom in that it tried, and failed, to reconcile conflicting tendencies—namely,
the incompatible impulses towards modesty and exhibitionism. This manifested itself not
just through the artificial division of gender performance between men and women, but
also through the divided psyches of individuals who would feel compelled to show off
and deflect at the same time. Following the story of Adam and Eve, Flügel linked dress to
unhappiness, concluding it had to stop. He also had the improbable idea that women would
go naked before men did—perhaps revealing more about his own voyeuristic wishes than
about society’s aims and ideals.
Unfortunately for Flügel but fortunately for the rest of us, by 1925 the first Chanel suit had
already provided a brilliant resolution to industrial societies’ fiercest fashion conflicts. It was
comfortable and androgynous, luxurious yet simple—a radical combination when set against
the trussed-up concoctions of previous eras. Still, throughout the 20th century, women’s
fashion continued to be a fraught topic. While in the 1920s the short skirt had represented
greater political freedom, then again in the 1960s greater sexual freedom, by the 1980s it

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had all but become a symbol of subjugation
—a means by which a woman’s legs could
be scrutinised and assessed. In between, we
saw bra-burning by second-wave feminists,
for whom the abolition of the corset was a
drop in the ocean where women’s liberation
was concerned. Now, we have social media
pile-ons on hyper-sexualised dressing: is it
oppressive, emancipatory, or both?
All of which is to say that, while the overt
myth about fashion is that you shouldn’t
take it too seriously, the underlying truth
is that it’s produced out of a complex
collision of historico-political forces, and
it is neither inane or trivial to give thought
to what you wear. Queen Elizabeth II was a
mastermind at dressing entertainingly and
sensibly, exuding both wisdom and a sense
of joy while conveying subtle but deliberate
messages through a canny choice of colour
or the clever placing of accessories (such as
the circle of yellow flowers on her infamous
Brexit hat). Maria Grazia Chiuri’s invocations
of feminist artists, revolutionaries and
dancers ring out alongside her capacity for
producing clothes that work with women’s
bodies rather than against them; a new look
so successful that it has contributed to the
tripling of Dior’s value in the six years since
she took over as creative director.
At last, it seems, we’ve arrived at a place
where fashion can adapt to the needs of
the individual wearer. Still, we see traces of
the past in two of this year’s biggest trends:
stealth-wealth dressing and Barbiecore. In
the case of the former, label-free cashmere,
muted tones and unfussy silhouettes echo
the suiting of the Victorian gentleman—but,
now, women have joined the club, replacing
blingy logos and high-status handbags with
sly sartorial flexes such as head-to-toe Loro
Piana, recognisable only to those in the know.
More interestingly, perhaps, Barbiecore—
embodied so exuberantly by Margot Robbie
in Barbie—mirrors the sophisticated psychic
backflips of the 19th century bourgeois
gentlewoman, concomitantly playing the
decorous halfwit while bending the world to
her will. Victorian novels are full of these wily
creatures, manipulating their menfolk while
pretending to falter under the weight of their
flounces. If the word ‘wit’ describes both
intelligence and humour, we could perhaps
say that fashion’s most intelligent joke is on
the patriarchy.  ‘Fashion: a Manifesto’ by
Anouchka Grose is out now.

EDITED BY RENÉE BATCHELOR

CALL
TIME

There is no time like the present to pull that
trigger and treat yourselves to exceptional
watches that are powered by the finest
movements on the market.
Photographed by Brandl-Utzt
Production: Julika Eibelshauser

Oystersteel Oyster
Perpetual 41 watch with
Celebration dial, Rolex

30 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Steel Seamaster Aqua
Terra 150M watch with
Summer Blue dial,
$10,000, Omega

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Rose gold and diamond
4997/200R Calatrava
with purple dial and
satin-finished calfskin
strap, Patek Philippe

32 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Gold Tank Louis Cartier
watch with green lacquer
dial and alligator skin
strap, Cartier

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Aluminium Big Bang
Unico Nespresso
Origin with rubber
strap, Hublot

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Rose gold Tambour
Automatic 40mm,
$75,500, Louis Vuitton

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J E W E L S & WA T C H E S

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST
Local bespoke jeweller B.P. de Silva has
partnered with Royal Asscher from the
Deco Centennial
Twenties Tassel
Netherlands for a stunning collaboration
Diamond Necklace,
dubbed the Deco Centennial Collection that
B.P. de Silva
celebrates 100 years of the Art Deco
movement. The lineup features nine pieces of fine and high jewellery in
five themes—Twenties Tassel, Cosmic, Gilded, Luminaire and Regalia—all
of which reference classic Art Deco architectural elements and with
Asscher-cut diamonds as the hero gems that sport a modern twist
through transformability. The Deco Centennial Luminaire Diamond
Lariat necklace is a prime example with an integrated movable clasp,
allowing the wearer to adjust the length of the pendant to suit the
mood or more importantly, the outfit.

COLOUR CODED

HAUTE
BIJOUX

The 5260/355R
Aquanaut Luce
‘Rainbow’ comes
with three straps
of red, beige
and white

Patek Philippe has endowed its Aquanaut
collection with its minute repeater grand
complication for the first time. The new
model from the Luce Ladies’ line comes
in two Haute Joaillerie versions with
baguette-cut sapphires and diamonds
on invisible and snow settings. While
the watches share the same case diameter,
movement and musical chiming gongs, the
straps mark the difference. The 355R comes
with a sporty rubber strap , while the 1445R
has a rose gold bracelet with even more
sapphires—perfect for maximalist fashionistas.

The latest and most talked-about collections

A RELIC FOR THE FUTURE

The original Tiffany & Co.’s
Arsham Studio
Amalgamated Bust
sculpture was first
presented at the Vision &
Virtuosity by Tiffany & Co.
exhibition in 2022 at the
Saatchi Gallery in London

Jewellery and art collide once again at the house of
Tiffany & Co., this time in collaboration with renowned
artist Daniel Arsham who produced a unique pairing
to celebrate the American jeweller’s 186th anniversary.
A bronze eroded Venus of Arles bust in Arsham’s
“Future Relics” aesthetic encase a limited-edition
T1 bracelet, which is crafted in 18K white gold, 105
diamonds and over 74 vivid green tsavorites—a nod to
the signature shade of Arsham’s sculptures and Tiffany’s
legacy as it was the first jeweller to introduce this
gemstone to the world in 1974. “The Amalgamated Bust of
Venus of Arles brings together multiple Tiffany elements to tell
a story about heritage, craftsmanship and artistry, all of which
are very much part of Tiffany’s identity,” said Arsham. The bust
and the bracelet come in a custom Tiffany Blue art crate along
with special gloves to handle these precious treasures.

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BIRDS OF
A FEATHER
Bulgari showcases its expertise in
jewellery craft and horological
complications with not one but three
new Divas’ Dream Peacock watches
that take the métier d’art technique
of marquetry to a whole other level.
The minute and hour of Divas’ Dream
Peacock is set against a backdrop of
feathers neatly arranged to reveal
the ‘eyes’, a symbol of wisdom in
some cultures. Other wonders
include the Mother-of-Pearl
marquetry and the Precious
marquetry jumping hours and
retrograde minute, both of which
highlight the peacock’s beauty.
From top: Rose gold, diamond and
multi-gem Divas’ Dream Peacock Precious
Marquetry Jumping Hours And Retrograde
Minutes; rose gold, diamond and
mother-of-pearl Divas’ Dream Peacock
Mother-Of-Pearl Marquetry, Bulgari

BY BRANDON CHIA

From left:
Deco Centennial
Twenties Tassel
Diamond Convertible
earring, $21,000;
Deco Centennial
Twenties Tassel
Diamond Convertible
ring, B.P. de Silva

EPIC

PROPORTIONS
Richard Mille and Ferrari take the victory lap
with their first collaboration timepiece.
By Brandon Chia

The RM UP-01
Ferrari has a 45-hour
power reserve and a
water resistance of
up to 10m. The
watch went through
3,600 hours of
development for the
movement, 2,400 of
functional design
and 2,000 hours of
labour on the case
as well as torsional,
flex and shock
resistance tests
before its launch

ichard Mille is a horological tour de force known for
precision, architecture and technical innovations
in watchmaking. So, it was no surprise when the
manufacture broke the world record in 2023 for the
thinnest watch in existence with the RM UP-01 Ferrari.
Motorsports and watches have a shared history
since the ’50s as timekeeping is crucial for drivers
to track their progress during training or, more
importantly, at a race; but this collaboration that
began in 2021 with the Italian car manufacturer goes beyond that. Both
Richard Mille and Ferrari share a relentless quest for perfection and are
steadfast when it comes to high-octane performance.
Thus, the RM UP-01 Ferrari at just 1.75mm thick—case and movement
included—was born from the combined know-how of these two iconic brands
to create dozens of prototypes and more than 6,000 hours of laboratory
testing to complete.
While aesthetics are at the forefront of Richard Mille’s references, the
brand broke away from its typical design codes to allow the technical
prowess of the timepiece to shine. In particular, rather than assembling the
in-house movement in the caseback, it was built within the case itself to
ensure total shock resistance.
“For such a project, it was necessary to set aside all the knowledge we
had amassed over years of practice, and every conceivable standard of
watchmaking,” explains Julien Boillat, technical director for cases at Richard
Mille.
Boillat added, “This is precisely what we did throughout our collaboration
with the laboratories of Audemars Piguet Le Locle. Shaving off those last
millimetres of depth was an extremely demanding and lengthy process.”
Richard Mille tackled the ultra-flat concept by distributing components
that could not be stacked across a broader surface area, which culminated
in a rectangular titanium case.
The movements department had to rethink the winding mechanism. The
winding stem, which had a minimum height of 1.5mm, was dropped for two
crowns—one for function and the other to utilise the functions—integrated
into the case as movement wheels.
The redesigned escapement is another attribute that played a major role
in achieving the flatness of the RM UP-01 manual-winding movement that
could withstand accelerations of more than 5,000 g-force.
The small plate of the balance and dart—which prevents the anchor from
slipping back during the free phase of the balance wheel’s movement—were
removed from the construction. An elongated fork with new horns
replaces these parts, significantly reducing the height.
The regulator index that receives energy from the escapement
was also replaced by a titanium variable-inertia balance with six
weights that allow greater accuracy and repeatable calibration.
Nothing was spared to achieve the technical marvels within these
150 limited edition watches; however, they were not built for just the
race track. Like every model from the prestigious Swiss watchmaker,
the RM UP-01 Ferrari can be worn under any circumstance.
On the wearability, Salvador Arbona, technical director for
movements at Richard Mille, said, “Even in the realm of extreme
flatness, we were determined to make a watch that met the same validation
requirements as all our other models. In this quest for absolute flatness, we
had to offer a watch that, far from being a ‘concept watch’, was up to the
task of following a user’s daily life.” 

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Gucci fall/
winter 2023

Shards of Sparkles
Gold, platinum and
diamond Out of the Blue
Star Urchin earrings,
Tiffany & Co.

Lucky
Break
White gold Vintage
Alhambra long
necklace, $35,300,
Van Cleef & Arpels

Diamond Dust
White gold and diamond
Like a Queen Moon White
brooch, Boucheron

Prime Time
Gold and stainless
steel Royal Oak
Selfwinding
Chronograph watch,
Audemars Piguet

Star Power

Sweet Charmer

White gold, diamond
and black spinel ring,
$188,800, Chanel

Gold, stainless steel,
diamond and rubellite
Serpenti Tubogas watch,
$27,100, Bulgari

RAZZLE
DAZZLE

Set the new year ablaze with brilliant jewels and
two-toned timepieces

Cat Friendly

Chain Gang
White gold, diamond
and black spinel Les
jeux de l’ombre
Chaînes d’ombre
bracelet, Hermès

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BY BRANDON CHIA

Big Fan
Gold, white gold
and diamond
Red Carpet Collection
earrings, Chopard

White gold, diamond,
emerald and onyx
Panthère de Cartier
bracelet,
$116,000,
Cartier

MUST
HAVE
ART
OF TIME

The fleet of Vacheron Constantin’s
Les Cabinotiers Récits de Voyages
timepieces takes us on an
extravagant journey. The Minute
Repeater Tourbillon—a tribute to
Art Deco style—celebrates the
architectural splendour of New York
City during the Roaring Twenties.
Inspired by the Chrysler Building’s
opulent facade and the wood inlays
in the elevators, the dial features
wood marquetry and champlevé, or
metal enamel work. Craftsmen cut
110 small pearwood and tulipwood
veneers with absolute precision to
fit each piece in the tiny structures
made of 18K rose gold. Each veneer
undergoes a deep-staining process
and is then sanded down to achieve
the desired shades of black and blue.
The case, bezel and lugs are
engraved with herringbone motifs;
while the 11 faceted diamond hour
markers and the gold pearls along
the minute track further enhance
the watch’s artistic beauty.

BY BRANDON CHIA

Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon—a
tribute to Art Deco style, Vacheron Constantin

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J E W E L S & WA T C H E S

here are certain jewellery motifs
that remain favourites through the decades.
Think hearts, flowers, birthstones and zodiac
symbols. But tastes change, and what has
been popular in the past can suddenly look
dated or irrelevant in the present. Jewellery
trends are especially interesting as they often
reflect the zeitgeist of the time. In the 1940s
when Van Cleef & Arpels first introduced the
ballerina motif in its jewellery, it was linked to
Louis Arpels’ love for the ballet from back in
the 1920s.
Similarly certain trends are indicative of a
time period. In France, one will find the words
‘Qu’hier que Demain’ (translated from French,
it means ‘than yesterday, than tomorrow’)
engraved on pendants. The trend first started
from a jeweller in Lyon in 1907. He took the
phrase from a love poem by the poet and
playwright Rosemonde Gérard, and soon
these engravings were ubiquitous in France.
Today these pieces still pop up in the vintage
jewellery market, reflecting their immense
popularity at the time.
In the same way, certain stones are
endeared by jewellery wearers and have
come to be valued and prized among
collectors. White diamonds, pearls and
coloured gemstones like emeralds and
sapphires continue to be popular, especially
in high jewellery designs. However there have
been new shifts in the world of jewellery, both
in terms of the gemstones and techniques
used, and even the subjects of high jewellery.
From playfully oversized jewellery to opal
gemstones, here are the jewellery trends we
spy in the year ahead.

Gold, diamond, black
diamond, sapphire,
ruby Eyes and Lips
ring, about $7,144,
Delfina Delettrez

Schiaparelli haute
couture fall/winter
2023/2024

GEM
OF AN
IDEA
From sea creatures to
surrealism, these are the five
jewellery trends that we’re most
excited about in the year ahead.
By Renée Batchelor

MY
SURREAL LIFE
One can thank Daniel Roseberry the
creative director of Schiaparelli for resurrecting
the storied French house’s surrealist jewellery
when he first took over in 2019. Taking his cue from
the iconic Jean Cocteau-designed eyed brooch with a
fake pearl teardrop first created for Schiaparelli in 1952,
Roseberry has been faithfully reinterpreting these
motifs, season after season. Standouts include faces
sculpted onto giant gold cuffs and hammered
brass statement earrings with giant eyes and ears
hanging off them. Meanwhile Delfina Delettrez
(of the Fendi family) has been doing delicate
body-part jewellery under her “Anatomic”
collection for years, and her pieces are
a subtler way to wear the trend.

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Brass, pearl and rhinestone Pansy
Teardrop Curtain earrings, about
$2,843; silver, brass, rhinestone
and resin Visage brooch, about
$2,843, Schiaparelli

POP GOES MY
HEART
Most collectors can boast a full repertoire
of classic jewellery pieces like the tennis bracelet
and pearl necklace. But how many can lay claim to
a pearl necklace of almost cartoonish proportions that
has been created with a mother-of-pearl powder fixed
on an aluminium base. Such is the creativity at houses like
Boucheron where high jewellery is being shot through with
innovation to create truly fantastical pieces. Decorative
brooches that look like a Hokusai wave or graphic rings
in geometric shapes have also been given the pop art
treatments—but are still crafted with
the finest materials including gold,
diamonds and sapphires
and enlivened with
enamelling.

White gold, titanium,
diamond, sapphire, rock
crystal and resin More is
More ring, Boucheron

THE DEEP END

Wh i l e a n i m a l s a re a n o t h e r
enduringly popular motif in jewellery,
sea creatures are a subset that have been
popularised by jeweller Tiffany & Co. First
White gold, sapphire
explored for the House by legendary designer Jean
glass, aluminium,
Schlumberger,
its Blue Book high jewellery collection
diamond and
mother-of-pearl More
pays homage to some of his archival designs and include
is More necklace,
interpretations of the sea anemone, starfish and jellyfish.
Boucheron
Corals are another organic inspiration seen in
Mikimoto’s “Praise to the Sea” collection
that includes cheerful pieces like a
vibrant coral earring and or a gemstudded fish peeking out of a
beautifully-crafted coral
brooch that’s straight
out of a deep sea
Gold and diamond Le
fantasy.
Jardin de Chaumet Blé
head ornament, Chaumet

GALAXY
QUEST

ADDITIONAL REPORTING: BRANDON CHIA. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT

Gold, platinum,
diamond, sapphire,
tanzanite and
moonstone Out of
the Blue Jellyfish
earrings,
Tiffany & Co.

You might know the opal as the
national gemstone of Australia. And perhaps
you still associate this multifaceted gem with
tourist trinkets from down under. But gem-grade
opals of the highest quality and especially deeper-hued
stones like the black opal are highly prized. They captivate
with their brilliant fire and multidimensional play on light
that lend a one-of-a-kind quality to your pieces. Many have
likened the swirls of colours found in an opal—think blues,
greens and even flashes of orange—to peeking inside a
tiny galaxy. In high jewellery pieces, opals become the
centre stone and are dressed up in a multitude of
ways, such as the baguette cut diamonds to
emphasise their rarity, or surrounded by
coloured gemstones to play up
their myriad tones.

White gold, diamond, black opal,
sapphire, tsavorite and garnet
Écorce ring, Chaumet. Platinum,
diamond and black opal Out of the
Blue Shell bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

Gold, white gold, black
rhodium, diamond, pearl,
opal, garnet and sapphire
brooch, Mikimoto

A NEW LEAF
Flowers have traditionally been
a popular symbol in both high and fine
jewellery, and some houses have even adopted
certain blooms as their signature—think Chanel’s
camellia. However, jewellers are expanding their
repertoire with an alternative take on plants that were
not always traditionally seen as being glamorous. These
include the wheat, as seen at Chaumet,
seeds, and even foliage that have been
immortalised in precious pieces. We love
these unexpected inspirations and the
elevation of the humbler plants
(and plant parts) into exquisitely
White gold, titanium,
crafted earrings and even
diamond, sapphire
and spinel Red
headpieces that play with
Carpet Collection
texture and detail. 
earrings, Chopard

41 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN
22 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY

AQUARIUS
21 JANUARY – 19 FEBRUARY

This month ushers in a period of
increasing certainty about how to lay
the groundwork for a more satisfying
lifestyle. You are a born strategist.

PISCES

LEO

20 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

23 JULY – 23 AUGUST

January brings a new Moon that
lights a fire under your ambitions,
but as the month continues
you’ll find yourself drawn into a
supportive role with those who
need your compassion and strength.

In January, the new Moon lights up
your ambitions, and once you feel
you’re on track you won’t find it
difficult to inspire confidence
or support.

VIRGO
ARIES

24 AUGUST – 23 SEPTEMBER

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL

As the month unfolds, you’ll be in a
position to put your talents to work
and focus on turning ideas
into realities.

Mars comes to the top of your chart
at this time, and your authority will
be difficult to resist. It’s important
to strengthen ties with friends and
associates now.

LIBRA
24 SEPTEMBER – 23 OCTOBER

TAURUS
21 APRIL – 21 MAY

You can clear up financial tangles,
and new arrangements will be
advantageous. If you dream of
having more control over your
destiny, dare to take charge.

GEMINI
22 MAY – 21 JUNE

Be determined to get a better grip on
joint finances. Seek expert advice and
then transition into a time of
exploration and adventure toward
month’s end.

Your courage and conviction
will be on the rise as January
unfolds. The new Moon of the
11th is all about taking action
and asserting your right
to carve out the
destiny of your dreams.

As January kicks in, you’ll be in
some kind of new life chapter. It’s a
matter of “out with the old and in
with the new”, and the full Moon of
the 27th accents new contacts
and goals.

SCORPIO
24 OCTOBER – 22 NOVEMBER

Patience is definitely required until
Mars, when the action planet lands
in Capricorn in early January; while
Pluto, your planetary ruler, resets
your plans and personal compass.

SAGITTARIUS
CANCER
22 JUNE – 22 JULY

With Mars in Capricorn in January,
partners and associates will be in a
highly adrenalised mode. Close ties
sweeten after the 23rd.

Gold, platinum, diamond,
carnelian and Imperial topaz Out
of the Blue Star Urchin pendant,
Tiffany & Co.

42 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

You won’t get the financial boost
you’re looking for until January gets
underway and Mercury turns direct.
Focused efforts will begin to pay off.
Your star is on the rise.

BY KATHARINE MERLIN

23 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

EDITED BY JEFFREY YAN

THE
STORY
OF US

THAI STARS, MEW SUPPASIT
JONGCHEVEEVAT AND TUL
PAKORN THANASRIVANITCHAI,
ARE REWRITING THE RULES OF
BEING A LEADING MAN IN FILM AND
TELEVISION ALL WHILE VENTURING
INTO NEW TERRITORIES, PURSUING
PASSION PROJECTS AND LIVING
THEIR LIVES UNAPOLOGETICALLY.
BY NAVIN PILLAY.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN TODS.
STYLED BY JEFFREY YAN

On Tul (left): Overshirt, Tod’s. Tank top, stylist’s own.
On Mew: Shirt, Tod’s. Jewellery, Mew’s own

43 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

BAZAAR MAN

orget everything you think you know
about being a leading man. Thai actors, Mew Suppasit
Jongcheveevat and Tul Pakorn “Tyler” Thanasrivanitchai,
are redefining what it means to be a household name
after starring in Thai boys’ love (BL) dramas.
Unlike the uninhibited and daring characters he
sometimes plays on screen, Mew comes across as a
reserved, soft-spoken yet confident gentleman in
person. On set, he’s polite, charming and eager for
feedback despite possessing a wellspring of experience
in the entertainment industry. “Are my poses okay? Do
I need to do anything differently?” he earnestly asks
Kenneth Goh, our editor-in-chief who was art directing
the shoot in Bangkok, Thailand.
Mew’s rise to fame was gradual. The 32-year-old
earned his stripes as a model before getting his first big
break as an actor when he was cast as Pree in the Thai
BL drama What The Duck: The Series (2018). The show was an
instant hit in Thailand, and was brought back for a second
season. But it wasn’t until his role in TharnType: The Series,
where he played Tharn, a gay man who falls in love with his
homophobic roommate (played by Gulf Kanawut
Traipipattanapong) in university, that his star rose
dramatically.
Mew is also a gifted musician. His debut album 365 ranked
number three on the worldwide iTunes album chart, and was
number one in 18 countries. He also became the first Thai
artiste to debut an album that reached the 13th spot on iTunes’
Global Digital Artist Ranking list. He has since struck out on
his own with Mew Suppasit Studio, through which he releases
new music.
His success as an actor and recording artist hasn’t gone
unnoticed. He caught the eye of luxury fashion brands such as
Maison Valentino, Tod’s and BOSS, resulting in coveted
partnerships and front row seats at Milan fashion week.
In contrast, Tul exhibits golden retriever energy. Charming
and enthusiastic in the flesh, he is the polar opposite of Mew
on set. Tul is playful and adventurous, taking initiative on how
to better bring the concept of the shoot to life. “It might be
better if I stood behind Mew for this shot so we’re both facing
the camera,” he thoughtfully suggests. His energy is infectious
and he’s not afraid to do whatever it takes to get the best
photo. On set, they are drawn to each other, playfully tugging
at each other’s clothes, while warm embraces and
encouraging shoulder rubs signal a close bond. After lunch,
the laughs grew louder, the boyish repartee naughtier and the

hugs tighter. Clearly, Mew and Tul have a special affinity with
each other.
Like his contemporary, Tul’s first foray into the
entertainment industry was through modelling. “I was a drum
major during the Chula–Thammasat Traditional Football match
back in 2011, and I was scouted by a modelling agency,” he
recalls. “I was later spotted modelling during a fashion show
by a casting director and was asked to go on an audition. I
started acting in my third year in university, accepting one
production a year.”
The casting director’s eye for talent proved to be on the
money—the 31-year-old shot to fame, thanks to the success
of Together With Me (2018), where he played Knock, a
sexually-confused university student who ends up falling in
love with his gay childhood best friend. With his newfound
popularity, opportunities within the fashion industry opened
up for Tul as well.
Another similarity between the two men is their dedication
to academic excellence. Mew has a master’s degree in
Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, while Tul just
graduated from Columbia University with an MSc in Real
Estate Development and worked as an acquisition intern at
Cycamore Capital in New York City.
Mew and Tul are testament to the modern idea that there’s
no one way to reach the pinnacle of success, and that there’s
always room for personal and professional enrichment and
time for passion projects. We sat both of them down for an
intimate tête-à-tête on style, travel, upcoming projects, their
goals for the new year and more.

44 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

On Mew: Jacket; trousers,
Tod’s. Tank top, stylist’s
own. Jewellery, Mew’s
own. On Tul: Jacket (held
in hand); trousers, Tod’s.
Tank top, stylist’s own.
Jewellery, Tul’s own
OPPOSITE: On Mew: Shirt,
Tod’s. On Tul: Tank top,
stylist’s own. Jewellery,
Tul’s own

I WANT TO DO SOMETHING
THAT OFFERS CUSTOMERS

HIGH-QUALITY
PRODUCTS AND A GOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE.
— TUL

BAZAAR MAN

On Tul: Vest, Tod’s.
Jewellery, Tul’s own. On
Mew: Sweater, Tod’s.
Jewellery, Mew’s own

ON FASHION
Tul: How would you describe your
style?
Mew: It depends. I love to mix and
match. I have different types of tops that
I’d mix with different bottoms, shoes
and accessories.
T: Your wardrobe is huge (laughs)!
M: What about you?
T: In Thailand, anything lightweight. I’m
very sensitive to the heat. I’m still
experimenting with my style, but I love
Korean fashion. I think the cutting is
more flattering for us Asians and it’s
more sophisticated. I like something
minimal with details that is easy to mix
and match with what you already have.
For Thai fashion, I like Greyhound.
M: Handbags! You have so many bags!
T: Shoulder bags and crossbody bags.
Well, the thing is, I don’t feel like
dressing up much while in Thailand. So I
play with bags instead.
M: I bought him a new bag last year and
I only saw him use it once. You know the
problem isn’t about how often he uses it.
The problem is, he was whining a lot
when he wanted it. But when I bought it
for him, he rarely used it.
T: I used it many times! Around five
times.
M: In the entire year!
T: When I want him to buy me
something, I’ll send him a picture saying,
‘It’s beautiful, isn’t it?’

ON FOOD AND TRAVEL
M: Any restaurant recommendations?
T: I think Japanese restaurants are great.
I like yakiniku and shabu shabu, but I
really recommend grilled prawns.
M: Any good ones in Ayutthaya? Once I
ate them on a raft and threw up. I guess
I had seasickness. River prawns are very
fatty and the raft was floating, so I felt
terrible.
T: I would recommend Ginzado. It’s a
Japanese yakiniku restaurant.
M: What’s your favourite food?
T: Asian food. I enjoy Thai, Chinese,
Japanese, and Korean food.
M: You know what our new discovery is?
Peruvian food! It’s very good.
T: Yes, Peruvian food! So good!
M: We ate it in Canada.
T: Peruvian food is like a mix of Latin
and Japanese food.
M: The restaurant we ate at in Miami was
very good too.
T: Yes. They have this dish that’s a lot

like our Yum (spicy salad). I think Thai
people will like it. If you don’t enjoy
Mexican cuisine, you might like Peruvian.
M: Do you always plan your trips or just
go with the flow?
T: I always plan.
M: Overplan, more like it! He’s the one in
charge of trips, and the itinerary is
always just nice—not too packed.
T: I told you I can be obsessivecompulsive. When we travel, I want the
best things at the best price. It needs to
be cost-efficient. When you need to be
somewhere at a certain point in time—
such as seeing the sunrise at a particular
spot—I will do everything to make sure
we get to see the sunrise. I plan
everything in advance and I don’t want
anyone in the group to have to pay for
something unnecessarily expensive. If, at
some time, business class tickets are
excessively costly and premium
economy is more value for money, then
we should do premium economy. I’ll be
attentive to everyone’s rewards and
mileage to ensure they don’t need to
pay extra when they can redeem miles.
M: He will have all the information on
hand like, if we’re going somewhere and
need to use a particular airline, we
should apply for this and that in
advance, so we have benefits like better
seats or baggage allowance.

ON WHAT’S NEXT
T: What are your plans for this year?
M: Last year, I worked on many projects,
series and movies, so you’ll see a lot of
my work both on television and in
cinema. I’ll be back working on music
soon as well. In addition, I have a fan
meet around my birthday in February,
so I’m looking forward to meeting my
supporters there. Among the projects
that I’ve completed is Mon Rak Luk
Thung, a remake of a classic Thai
musical rom-com. This is my first time
singing many luk thung [folk] songs.
Another upcoming series you’ll see is a
Thai remake of a Japanese series (Mr
Hiragi’s Homeroom) called Homeroom
29 Hostages. Hopefully it’ll air in the
second half of the year. There’s also a
zombie movie called The Package which
should be released in the first half of
2024. Another one I’m still shooting is
My Wife’s Gunslinger God, which should
also air later this year.
T: I’m thinking of seriously moving away
from entertainment, and focussing on

47 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

my family business. I’m currently
working as a project manager for our
new project in Bangna. It’s a community
mall with a fresh food market. In the
future, I would love to work in property
management. I enjoy exploring
residential and housing projects. I want
to do something that offers customers
high-quality products and a good
quality of life. This is also the reason why
I pursued my postgraduate study.
M: What are your goals for 2024?
T: I want to have a sexier body. I want to
have time for the gym no matter what I
have going on at work. Another goal of
mine is to make more use of what I’ve
learned in the US in my life. I want to be
working on more tangible projects.
M: I have never had a chance to use any
of the things I learned during my
postgraduate studies (laughs). The
research I did… I’ve used none of it.

ON THEMSELVES
W: How would you describe yourself?
T: I’m a worrywart. I think too much
about every little thing despite my
image as a very sociable extrovert. But
when I’m on my own, I’m quite
obsessive-compulsive; I will tidy my
rooms and fold my clothes.
M: Everyone thinks he’s easy-going and
very laid-back, but in reality, he’s a
worrywart. He really, really thinks
about everything. He keeps worrying
about others.
T: It depends. I thought I could handle
social media better as I got older but
sometimes, I feel like I’m not as good at
it as I could be. That said, after years in
showbiz, I’m better at letting go and not
letting it affect me as much.
M: I’m the opposite of Tul. He’s a
worrywart despite his easy-going image.
I look like I’m overthinking but in reality,
I’m much more laid back.
T: Exactly (laughs)!

ON LOVE
T: What’s your favourite love quote?
M: I don’t know… I’ve never thought of it.
T: Just Google ‘love quote’ and pick one
you like.
M: For real? Okay, let’s see… Top 10
Love Quotes…
T: My love quote is ‘Bitch, I say what
I say.’
M: What should I choose…what about
this one? It’s quite short. ‘When there
is love, there is life.’ 

BAZAAR MAN

LAST YEAR, I WORKED ON MANY PROJECTS, SERIES
AND MOVIES SO YOU’LL SEE A LOT OF MY WORK
BOTH ON TELEVISION AND IN CINEMA.
— MEW
48 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

On Tul: Trousers; shoes, Tod’s. Tank
top; socks, stylist’s own. Jewellery,
Tul’s own. On Mew: Jacket;
trousers; shoes, Tod’s.
Tank top; socks, stylist’s own.
OPPOSITE: On Mew: Trousers;
Tod’s. Tank top, stylist’s own.
On Tul: Blouson; trousers, Tod’s.
Jewellery, Tul’s own
Makeup: Pakorn Seesem
Hair: Achawin Krittiyavanich
Producer: Nina Simpson
Photographer’s assistants:
Audomsak Aemausin, Narong
Tharveeyart, Wanlop Banchuen
Stylist’s assistants: Phi Ritwiwat,
Patipan Limsuwash
Interview and translation:
Samila Wenin

49 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

BAZAAR MAN

PATTERN ESTABLISHMENT
REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE WITH GEOMETRIC KNITS
IN A RIOT OF COLOURS
JW Anderson
spring/
summer 2024

Box Set
Jumper,
$417,
Sunnei

Block Party
Necklace, Ellie
Mercer at
Matchesfashion

Feel the Beat
Bracelet, $245, Roxanne
Assoulin at Mr Porter

What
the Fuzz
Cardigan,
$2,291, Marni
at Farfetch

Leg
Room
Trousers,
$1,260,
Off-White

Graphic
Content
Vest, Comme
des Garçons
Homme Plus

Kick Off
Ring, $990,
Bottega
Veneta

Works Like
a Charm
Earring, $260,
Acne Studios
at MR PORTER
BY JEFFREY YAN

Aqua Man

Sneakers,
$1,650, CELINE
Homme

50 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

MOST
WANTED
SNACK ATTACK
WITH AN ASSIST FROM STEFANO PILATI, SILVIA
VENTURINI FENDI SERVED UP AN ABSOLUTE TREAT

BY JEFFREY YAN

There has always been a playful streak to Silvia
Venturini Fendi’s accessories for the House. From
belly-chain and beanie Baguettes to wateringcan bucket bags and umbrella hats, she
takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to
luxury, and this season, she may have
outdone herself. Teaming up with fellow
Italian and iconoclast, Stefano Pilati,
who curated the Fendi Cruise 2024
collection, the pair gave the brand’s
menswear a subversive touch—
soft, relaxed suits were paired with
camisoles and heels, and finished
with dainty, bedazzled Baguettes.
But most irreverent of all was the
onigiri mini bag they cooked up,
with curly white sheepskin for the
‘rice’ and green snakeskin for the
‘seaweed’ wrap. Delicious.  The
onigiri mini bag is priced at $1,690
and is available at Fendi, #02-12P/Q,
Ngee Ann City (tel: 6235 8827).

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Hermès spring/summer 2024

LOEWE spring/summer 2024

S

52 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

Givenchy cruise 2024
Dries Van Noten spring/summer 2024

Wales Bonner spring/summer 2024

Gucci spring/summer 2024

Gucci spring/summer 2024
Valentino spring/summer 2024

E

M
NI

Perhaps
more than any
other garment, jeans are the
backbone of the modern wardrobe.
But a slew of designers are proving that
basic doesn’t have to be boring. At LOEWE,
Jonathan Anderson’s ultra-high waists turned
jeans into a high-fashion proposition. They were
transformed at Gucci via a warped GG print,
and at Louis Vuitton by Pharrell Williams’ new
Damouflage pattern. At Valentino, they were
glazed to look like leather; while at Bottega
Veneta, they were actually made of
leather—though you wouldn’t
know it unless you actually
touched them.

D

TING
UI

The
suit has been well
and truly liberated from its
corporate uniform connotations.
This season, designers imbue it with a
sense of ease and lightness that allows it to be
taken from the C-suite to cocktail hour. At Prada,
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons had fluidity on their
mind; their jackets were actually constructed like
shirts, with structure but absolutely no stiffness. At
Dries Van Noten, the suit had all the loucheness
of a robe; while at Givenchy, it came with the
dynamism of a tracksuit. Over at Hermès,
Véronique Nichanian knocked the stuffing
out of suiting with weightless
versions that bordered
on transparent.

Burberry cruise 2024

Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2024

Bottega Veneta cruise 2024

FAMILIAR BUT REFRESHED,
THESE ARE THE LOOKS AND PIECES
WITH A PERENNIAL PLACE
IN OUR WARDROBES, NOW
GIVEN A NEW-SEASON SPIN.
BY JEFFREY YAN

Prada spring/summer 2024

BAZAAR MAN

Prada spring/summer 2024

Sacai cruise 2024

Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2024

Ferragamo cruise 2024

UTILIT
Y
These
G

days, the appeal
of workwear isn’t limited
to just Carhartt-core bros. The
look has also been widely embraced
by those who like their fashion functional.
This season though, the emphasis is on the
fashion. At Dior Men, Kim Jones paired cargo
pockets with pleated half-skirt panels. Hed
Mayner’s voluminous vests had a whiff of midcentury couture. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’
versions came in pastel hues, juxtaposed with
lightweight tailoring; while Dries
Van Noten showed crinkled-silk
cargos in off-kilter shades of
burgundy and mustard. 

TS
W E A R

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Dior Men cruise 2024

Givenchy cruise 2024

Burberry cruise 2024

Hed Mayner spring/summer 2024
Dries Van Noten spring/summer 2024

R

JW Anderson spring/summer 2024

Wales Bonner spring/summer 2024
PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT; BRANDS

P

O

AR

Dior Men cruise 2024

E

S

Athletic
gear has long
transcended the realms of
track and field, and made its way
onto the runways. Fashion, of course, has
always had a way with turning the everyday
into the extraordinary, and this season,
designers outdid themselves. At Louis Vuitton,
Pharrell Williams sent out football jerseys elevated
in leathers. There were sculpted rugby shirts at
JW Anderson, and silken baseball separates
at Dior Men. Meanwhile, at Ferragamo and
Burberry, the humble tracksuit was
given a rigorous silhouette and
crafted in rich materials,
respectively.

BAZAAR MAN
ok

Hwang in his
dad’s arms

co

Chooee Hwang, 47,
CEO of Streething

o u ri t e d i s h t o

HE’S THE MAN

w

an

g’
sf
av

“My dad has always
been someone I
looked up to; my
hero. He gives the
best advice in life.”
H

RECIPE FOR THE SOUL

MASTER MIND

“If I weren’t in the creative
industry, I’d probably be a chef
as I love to cook. I’m best known
for my spaghetti alle vongole.”

“Two of my favourite
designers are Daisuke Obana
and Shigeyuki Kunii. Daisuke
Obana of N.Hoolywood is
a master at making tweaks
that look so simple yet have
such a big impact on the
clothes. Shigeyuki Kunii is the
sneaker designer who has
done hundreds of sneaker
collaborations and is still
churning out hit after hit.”

STYLE
STARS
“Takuya Kimura
and Tony
Leung are the
most stylish
representations
of Asian men in
my generation.
Johnny Depp in
21 Jump Street—
21 Jump Street: The
Complete Series
the series, not
DVD, $50, Amazon
the movie, made
Americana so effortlessly cool.
Back then, I would try to tear
my Levi’s 501 jeans and get a
flannel shirt from the thrift store
just to look like him.”

INSPIRATION

“My most
treasured
wardrobe
pieces are
my ’85 Air
Jordan 1 Chicago,
the original first release of
the Air Jordan 1 in 1985.”

CHOOEE HWANG

Former banker Chooee Hwang took a leap of faith
and founded Streething 18 years ago, a creative
content agency where their clients are mostly
streetwear or sports brands—aspects very close to his
heart and style. While his first fashion memory was
when he asked his mother for a pair of overalls when
he was only three, the youthful 47-year-old believes
that timeless style is not only knowing what suits your
physique best, but also the climate and environment
you’re in. A quote he lives by? “Be better than
you were yesterday.”

THIS IS HOME
“I am excited for 2024 as Singapore gets
to be the spotlight on the world stage,
hosting more international events.”

Skyline of Singapore

ARTISTS
AT WORK

TIME
HONOURED
“Paul Newman is
an icon of timeless
style. He just always
dressed right for
any occasion. A
well-fitted white
t-shirt, a pair of dark
denims, and a pair
of penny loafers can
never go wrong.”

New Balance
1906R
marketing
campaign in
collaboration
with Japanese
stylist and
fashion
director, Akio
Hasegawa

PROJECT PROUD

“Working with concept
artist Akio Hasegawa and
photographer
Ryosuke Kosuge
for New Balance
1906R marketing
campaigns were
one of my greatest
achievements thus
far. We did a guerilla
marketing campaign
for New Balance
2002R during the
height of Covid as
well, and I remember
Extraordinary Life
doing zoom calls in
of an Ordinary Man:
my bedroom to make
A Memoir, $42.80,
Amazon.sg
it all happen.”

54 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2024

PHOTOGRAPHY: CHOOEE HWANG, AMAZON, N.HOOLYWOOD, 123RF

N.Hoolywood
menswear spring/
summer 2024

Hwang’s prized
possession,
the original
Air Jordan 1

EDITED BY RENÉE BATCHELOR

NATURAL
HABITAT

In both her home and her new studio, Es Devlin
has conjured up artistic havens where greenery
flourishes and the imagination runs free.
By Charlotte Brook.
.
Photographed by Kensington Leverne.
Styled by Gal Klein

Es Devlin in her
living room

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A FA S H I O N A B L E L I F E

Clockwise from top:
Devlin with her cat.
The living room. A
view from the garden

rom a shady glade towards the
back of Es Devlin’s meadowlike garden, I admire the
handsome red-brick Victorian
house where the artist and
stage designer lives with her
husband and two children,
which also contains her studio.
It feels incongruous that this
suburban idyll in north Dulwich has produced
some of the most jaw-dropping big-budget sets in
modern history—from the London 2012 Olympics
closing ceremony to Lady Gaga’s tours and last
year’s Super Bowl half-time show—as well as
Devlin’s own independent art installations. All are
created with her team, who occupy a white room
at the front of the property, lined with books,
maquettes and pencil drawings. Mirrored double
doors demarcate the personal and the
professional parts of the house, although they are
often open; in the family kitchen, the studio’s cook
is putting the finishing touches to staff lunch. The
designer soon joins me outdoors, apologising for
having been held up on a marathon Zoom call and
delighting in the fresh air. “Oh, look, here’s
a bluetit joining us,” she says, greeting the bird
with a smile. “Right, let’s eat and talk.”
As you might expect from an English graduate,
musician and designer known for the breadth of
her work and depth of her research, Devlin has an
encyclopaedic mind. During our conversation,
which takes place over plates of beetroot and
pistachio salad, her references encompass AI,

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Clockwise from top left:
Art in the space. The
kitchen and dining area.
Devlin in her practice’s
new Peckham studio

I TAKE STORIES
SERIOUSLY. IT’S ABOUT
INTERCONNECTIVITY. ALL
PARTS OF LIFE ARE RELATED
TO ONE ANOTHER.
Mark Rylance, the Bayeux Tapestry, hieroglyphs,
Zadie Smith, the common-land law and the
meaning of selfies. Yet, for an artist at
the height of her powers—with whom pop stars,
theatre-makers (Sam Mendes and Benedict
Cumberbatch), Olympic committees and fashion
houses including Chanel and Saint Laurent
clamour to work with—she is generous and easygoing. BAZAAR had a glimpse of her innate spirit
of collaboration last year, when she and Cate
Blanchett co-created the magazine’s art-issue
cover; during this shoot, Devlin frequently asked
for input from everyone present. “I think we
could… groovify this set-up a bit more,” she said at
one point. “Thoughts?”
Her instinct to add drama wherever possible is
evident in her home, which she bought, gutted and
transformed with her team’s help (many have
backgrounds in architecture) in 2016. She had the
open-plan living area’s bare-brick Londonsandstone walls enhanced, trompe-l’œil-style, by
the National Theatre’s set painter; and in one
corner stands a surreal eight-foot model of
a manicured hand—a replica of those Devlin made
for a 2017 production of Carmen.
A happy sense of purpose pervades both the
living and working spaces: unsurprising, given
2023 is Devlin’s biggest year yet, in which she
steps out of the wings and into the spotlight
herself. This autumn, she publishes her

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A FA S H I O N A B L E L I F E

Top: The new space.
Below: Devlin’s forthcoming
book. Its front cover

smallest-scale but most
personal project to date: a book
titled An Atlas of Es Devlin.
Part-memoir, part-monograph,
the volume comprises her life
story, favourite creations and
conversations with
collaborators including Virgil
Abloh, Carlo Rovelli and Pharrell
Williams, alongside practical
exercises for the reader. There
are shapes to cut out, pages
to unfold, annotated scripts to
read and mirrors to see
yourself in.
The format is, in part,
inspired by a cherished
childhood memory. “When I was
little, I’d return to my local
library every week to renew a
book called something like 100 Ideas for a Rainy
Day,” she says. “It told you how to make a mini
board game and how to roll a periscope. My
relationship with words was always intertwined
with an instinct to intervene with the page.”
Another enduring aspect of Devlin’s philosophy,
picked up early on in life, is her enthusiasm in
seeing things as a connected whole, whether
people, projects or creative disciplines. As a
garrulous schoolgirl, she would often find herself
turfed out of lessons to sit in the corridor as a
punishment; she’d wander around, taking in

I’M OFTEN CALLED
UPON TO HAVE THE
ANSWERS, BUT I’M GOING
TO TRY OUT RADICAL
VULNERABILITY.
audible fragments floating out of various
classroom doors—an element from the periodic
table, a saxophone note, a line of poetry, a maths
equation. She absorbed them all as a harmony and
has assumed the role of conducting her own ever
since. “I take stories seriously—I read them with the
same part of the brain that I do science and
statistics,” she says. “It’s about interconnectivity.
All parts of life on the planet are related to one
another—it’s a simple idea, but difficult to
experience or feel in this world currently, because
so many of our cultural frameworks are about
separation. For example—it shouldn’t be the
case that art always belongs in a gallery, music
in a record player, fragrance in a bottle. Why
not together?”
Multi-tasking is central to Devlin’s role within
her practice, which she compares to playing every
character in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “At
times, I’m Oberon and Titania, who imagine
something and simply… make it so,” she says.
“Then you’re a Rude Mechanical, lost in the

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minutiae of how to hold the lantern, or you’re the
lovers caught in-between, getting tied up in knots
and lost in a forest, often for hours on end.” But the
result is worth it? “Well, the play is wonderful…”
she says, with a wry smile.
That said, she has found that dispersing her
talent and creations among many people and
places can lead to a sense of fragmentation of self.
“My book is a self-administered antidote to that
feeling,” she says. And now, having taken stock,
Devlin is ready to embark on a new phase of her
career: one that allows for free-styling
experimentation, by herself, in her own space. “My
great mentor [the contemporary artist] William
Kentridge came round and looked in there,” she
says, nodding towards the busy house. ‘And he
basically said, “Well, if you want to do your own
thing, this isn’t going to work.” Space and silence
for blue-sky thinking was required.
So, she acquired a new home for the team—a
converted open-plan mews house down the road
in Peckham, which Devlin invites BAZAAR to
photograph ahead of moving everyone there in a
few weeks’ time. Downstairs, the floor is newly

Clockwise from top:
Sketches from her archive.
A giant hand from her 2017
staging of Carmen. The
artist outside her new space

painted gloss white; upstairs, there is a full-wall
drawing of a contorting woman that she has stayed
up all night ‘boshing out’. It echoes some of her
sketches for Beyoncé’s stadium-shaking
Renaissance world tour this year, a dazzling wraparound LED display whose narrative was inspired
by the musician’s lockdown poetry. The mural is
the only sign of interior decoration, while the rest
remains minimalist—a blank canvas in which ideas
and aesthetics of any kind can flourish, furnished
only by elements essential to Devlin’s practice:
light, which streams in through a misted glass roof,
and nature (bees hum around jasmine plants
outside—a tiny living nod to last year’s installation
outside Tate Modern, ‘Come Home Again’, her ode
to London’s biodiversity).
As always, there is much in the pipeline for
Devlin and her prolific team. To coincide with the
book launch, New York’s design museum Cooper
Hewitt is holding a career retrospective; here in the
UK, Londoners can wander through an Es Devlin
creation, too, via her maze-like staging of ‘Gucci
Cosmos’, the brand’s extravagant showcase of its
102-year history on the Strand.
And as for what Devlin might get up to in her
new laboratory at home—who knows? “That’s the
beauty of it,” she says. “I’m often called on to have
the answers. But I’m going to try out what [the art
critic] Jerry Saltz calls radical vulnerability. Start
without a plan. Open yourself up to the possibility
you’ll make something that’s hideous, or
expressive of pain, or doubt… Or just terrible!” she
says, laughing. “But I will have the space to try. Try
things, maybe make something. And then carry
that gentle, fragile little creature into another
room, full of people, and say, ‘I’d like your help—
let’s see what it might be in the world…’” I think the
world will look forward to seeing it. 

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A FA S H I O N A B L E L I F E

N
CA

VAS O F

T

C A P I TA L

TH

E

HE

Clockwise from left: Lac Rose no. 8
(2021), photography by Denisse
Ariana Peres, Open Doors Gallery.
Viper Weave 8 (2023), glazed
stoneware by Malene Hartmann
Rasmussen, TIN MAN ART. The
Course of Water and Time, The
Aylesbury Fragments (2023), by
Harriet Mena Hill, Saul Hay Gallery

The London Art Fair will
return to the UK capital
from 17 to 21 January.
Visitors can look forward
to diverse works of art,
both modern and
contemporary, masterfully
curated visual displays as
well as a variety of
inspiring talks, captivating
performances and

TALKING
POINTS
From the worlds of Art, Culture, Travel and Design

informative tours. In
addition, London Art Fair
continues to champion and
support regional museums
through its annual Museum
Partnership. Charleston, once home to the 20th
century’s most pioneering artists, writers and thinkers,
will be represented at the event through a showcase of
its impressive collection of art, textiles and ceramics.
More than 120 galleries from around the world,
including Japan, Portugal and Turkey will be at the fair
and visitors can check out the works of some of the
most iconic and respected artists including Francis
Bacon, Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley and David Hockney.

MAKING ART
ART SG makes its return to Singapore
Art Week (SAW) from 19 to 28 January.
The fair will once again host some of
the world’s best known galleries
including the Gagosian, White Cube
and Thaddaeus Ropac, testifying to the
strong collecting base and interest in
Singapore. Additionally, the event will
also feature an impressive line-up of
Southeast Asian galleries, showcasing
the very best in contemporary art
practice from the region, through
regional stalwarts Yavuz Gallery,
Richard Koh Fine Art, Mizuma Gallery,
Sullivan + Strumpf, FOST GALLERY,
and first-time participants including
BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY,
Nadi Gallery, Rissim Contemporary
and Kohesi Initiatives.

(Top): Pemandangan Duniawi, #3 (2023), oil on linen, by Agus
Suwage, Mizuma Art Gallery. (Left): Neural Paintings—A (2023),
by Refik Anadol, bitforms gallery

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VISUAL
LANGUAGE
Bali-based, Italian artist,
Filippo Sciascia will feature
at Singapore Art Week 2024
in a showcase of his sheer
talent and artistic mastery.
His latest collection features
photo-realistic and
painstakingly crafted
paintings, and a return to his
iconic “cracked” painting

ART IN A
COMPLEX
WORLD

series. Sciascia’s work
portrays scenes illustrating
light’s significant role in the

To kick off a new year, art gallery STPI will be participating

development of mankind’s

in three events during the Singapore Art Week. The three

technological progress—clearly showing off his

events are ART SG; curatorial platform S.E.A. Focus, and

fascination with light as an anthropological catalyst,

“Meditations on Shadow Libraries”, a solo exhibition by

Titled TABLET, the thought provoking exhibition

Singapore artist Heman Chong, which will be curated by

spans both ancient and

the writer and editor of arts platform e-Flux, Brian Kuan

modern eras, symbolising

Wood. Chong’s works focus on the socio-political

the evolution of

complexities of the world we live in with thought-

communication and

provoking pieces: Cover (Versions) (2009-ongoing), as

technology, presenting

well as a series of eye-catching abstract artworks. Heman

his interpretation of

Chong’s exhibition is from 17 January to 10 March 2024.

man’s adaptive journey
through time. TABLET

shows at Yeo Workshop,

Above, from left: I should explain that this story will emerge
from a gradual vision—for the past two and a half years I have
slowly started discovering the whys and the wherefores (2018);
It is the vision of the imminence of...,(2018) Heman Chong

47 Malan Road #01-25
from 13 January

AIR’s Circular
Campus

Clockwise from top: TABLET 5
(2023); TABLET 2 (2023);
TABLET 1 (2023), Filippo
Sciascia at Yeo Workshop

PEACH PERFECT
Add a playful touch to your
home with Pantone’s
Colour of The Year,
Peach Fuzz

BY LARISSA WONG

EATING AIR
AIR is a new restaurant, circular campus
and cooking club located at Dempsey Hill.
Established by renowned chefs, Matthew
Orlando, Will Goldfarb and entrepreneur
Ronald Akili, this new gastronomic concept
aims to inspire thoughts about food. Laid-back
yet sophisticated, the chefs used the dedicated space to
experiment and uncover the endless possibilities of quality produce
to create delicious food combinations that delight your taste buds,
one plate at a time. The restaurant space is set against a lush
vegetable garden, giving diners an insight to where the flavour
starts. Additionally, young chefs and food enthusiasts are more
than welcome to learn the ins and outs of the medicinal qualities of
ingredients found in the garden. AIR is at 25B Dempsey Road

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Clockwise from below: Pantone
Peach Fuzz Pop Divide Rug, about
$944, at Ruggable. Seam Sculpted
Vase, $147, Completedworks at
Farfetch. Circle Lamp 160 in peach,
about $217, Toniton x Mono, at
Toniton. Freestanding stove in Peach,
about $3,627, Smeg at Toniton. PH5
Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen,
$1,527, at Finnish Design Shop

A FA S H I O N A B L E L I F E

WIDE BLUE
YONDER
Revel in expansive vistas and laid-back luxury at
the Maçakizi hotel in Turkey – a jewel of the Aegean Sea

ome 800 miles from the epicentre of Turkey’s
recent catastrophic earthquakes, the timeless
beauty of the Bodrum countryside remains
undisturbed. Stone-domed, 16th century cisterns
and 18th century windmills crown the buxom
hills, and white-washed villages are scattered
across the pine-clad slopes. As we made our
way from the airport along a route that twisted
through narrow village streets, our car braking
for sleepy cats and foolhardy goats, the sea seemed to burst into
view at every turn, until eventually we reached a bay where tallmasted sailing ships jostled with sleek yachts and working
fishing boats.
After leaving grey and drizzly Britain, our arrival at the
Maçakizi hotel (pronounced ‘magic-easy’) felt like swapping the
school canteen for the Ritz. It was not difficult to see why
supermodels, rock stars, international royalty and discreet
billionaires have long made this a favourite refuge. Ahmet
Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records, used to stay here with
Mick Jagger, Chuck Berry and Bette Midler. Nowadays, Kate Moss
and Naomi Campbell love the place so much that they rarely miss
a season.
With views across the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea,
Maçakizi sits at the northern end of the Bodrum Peninsula, just
along the rugged coast from the small, buzzy village of Turkbuku,
with its seaside restaurants serving freshly caught fish. The hotel,

Clockwise from right:
The busy Bodrum
harbour is home to a
shipping and boat
building industry that
dates back to three
millenia. Enjoy a view
of the turquoise sea at
a terrace at the hotel.
Another of Maçakizi’s
terraces. A beautiful
Aegean seascape
punctuated by tiny
vegetation-thick islets

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whose name means ‘the Queen of Spades’, a symbol of
intelligence and beauty, was founded in 1977 by the entrepreneur
Ayla Emiroglu. Her son Sahir Erozan, who now runs the business,
is here, there and everywhere, his approach heralded by the
unmistakeable scent of a lit cigar, ready to lavish care and
attention on his guests.
The hotel’s 74 rooms and suites are laid out over hillside
terraces that are filled with pepper plants, tangerine bushes,
delicate blue plumbago flowers and century-old olive trees. They
come furnished with brilliantly coloured fabrics, hand-painted
ceramics and works by contemporary Turkish artists, each
selected personally by Erozan. From the huge window in the
sanctuary of our airy room on the uppermost terrace, we faced
the stunning panorama of the bay below. The path from our suite
descended to what was known as ‘the Beach’—a sweeping

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A FA S H I O N A B L E L I F E

Top: A stunning panoramic view of the
15th century St Peter’s Castle in the city of
Bodrum and the marina bay on the Turkish
Riviera at sunset. Below: Maçakizi’s pool.
OPPOSITE: The interior of Villa Maçakizi

wooden walkway set over a sheltered expanse of the sea. We
marvelled at the view before us: a seascape punctuated by tiny,
vegetation-thick islets, which has not changed since the piratedriven traffic of the Bronze Age criss-crossed these waters 4,000
years ago.
Climbing back up the hill, we found the hotel’s Nuxe Spa
tucked among the trees, offering an array of indulgent treatments.
After a luxurious deep-tissue massage, we opted for an
invigorating body-scrub in the slick black and white marble
hammam: nothing could be more restorative than a traditional
Turkish bath. Nearby, the restaurant forms part of a vast, glasswalled space, with sumptuous coffee-table books in the lounge
areas and a long wooden cocktail bar. One night, when we sat for
dinner, we were treated to plump squid cooked in its own ink, a
favourite of the chef Aret Sahakyan, while the organic celeriac
purée, made using ingredients from the hotel’s plentiful plots and
accented with a hint of local orange juice, confirmed what
vegetables should really taste like.
After a couple of days of this reviving luxury, we were in the
mood for a little sightseeing. Half an hour away by road, the city
of Bodrum offers its visitors an ideal mix of history, culture and
retail temptation. Once known as Halicarnassus, the city to which
Alexander the Great laid siege in 344 BC, Bodrum was the site of
a magnificent mausoleum (sadly destroyed by an earthquake
about 1,000 years ago) classed among the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World. The busy harbour, home to a shipping and boatbuilding industry that dates back three millennia, is dominated by

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TEXT: JULIET NICOLSON. PHOTOGRAPHY: BIANCA NATI/@LOSTWITHLINA; GETTY IMAGES; CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY; 123RF

the 15th century St Peter’s Castle, constructed by Crusader
knights. It now houses a museum with full-size replicas of ancient
shipwrecks, an astonishing cargo of glass recovered from
hundreds of fathoms below the sea, and hoards of gold and silver.
In the alleyways near the castle, we explored cavernous shops
crammed with three of this country’s most desirable lifeenhancers: slippers, carpets and, of course, Turkish delight.
Another of the attractions of the hotel’s location is it can be
used as a jumping-off point for Greek-island hopping, should you
happen to be travelling by boat. Fortunately for the rest of us,
Maçakizi has its own chic, white-upholstered speedboat, which

we used to take an exhilarating ride across
the bay to check out the hotel’s private
villa. This is the ultimate cross-generational
party house on Paradise Bay, accessible
only via a jetty from the water and with
staff outnumbering guests by three to
one. Here, residents become the sole
beneficiaries of a huge infinity pool on
which sunshine dances like strobe lighting,
a seductively scented spa and a master
vintner’s wine cellar. The villa’s chefs are
available to fulfil your gastronomic desires
and there is even a tiny pastry kitchen
devoted exclusively to producing mouthwatering baklava.
After five days of dreamy Turkish
hospitality, and with our suitcases packed
full of treasures, we reluctantly turned our
backs on the glamour of Maçakizi, the
glint of its superstar glitter shimmering in
our minds long after our return to rainy everyday life.
Visit Maçakizi at www.macakizi.com. 

D O N ’ T L E AV E
HOME
W I T H O U T. . .

Top,
Max
Mara

Sandal,
$1,770,
Chanel
Cardigan,
$2,025,
Alexander
McQueen
Hat, $1,330,
Prada

Bag,
$14,200,
Bottega
Veneta

Necklace,
$2,490,
Burberry

Swimsuit,
$465,
Tory
Burch

Ring, $450,
Givenchy

Sunglasses,
$670, LOEWE

Dress, $7,900, Dior

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Shorts,
$1,350,
CELINE

Scarf,
$320,
Hermès

EDITED BY ARISSA HA

DOPAMINE
RUSH
Light up your life with bright, vivid hues that
add a touch of vibrance to the eyes.
Photographed by Monika Lis
CITRUS CHIC
A vibrant, canary yellow like
Glisten Cosmetics Wet Liner
in Solar ($10.25) creates a
bold block of colour that's
impossible to ignore. Outline
a graphic shape along the lids
with a fine eyeliner brush and
fill in with colour—you’ll make
a statement with every blink.

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AQUA ALLURE
Deep dive with an eye catching
teal brushed across the lid. Use
your fingers to sweep a cream
shadow, in this case, Half Magic’s
Chromaddiction Matte Eye Paint
& Liner in Serving Siren ($33.50),
from the outer corner inwards.
For precises lines, use a Q-tip
dipped in micellar water to
clean up the edges.

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PURPLE UNLEASHED
A bold symphony of purple
envelopes the eyes in a velvety
embrace. Begin by lavishing your
lid with a deep, velvety hue like
Sample Beauty’s Single Eyeshadow
in Aubergine ($5.75) using a fluffy
brush for a diffused, soft-focus
effect. Then, with a smaller, flat
eyeshadow brush, carefully carry
the same shade along the brow
bone, to sculpt a look that’s as
audacious as it is elegant.

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ROSE-TINTED GAZE
Achieve a subtle flush with an electric
edge by applying a soft rosy blush
like the Gucci Beauty Blush de Beauté
in 03 Radiant Pink ($95) across the
eyelid and cheek. Complement it with
a striking pink liner like Dior’s
Diorshow On Stage Liner in 891 Matte
Pink ($54) for a modern twist.
Model: Jasmine Dwyer
Makeup: Amanda Thesen
Hair: Sasha Fomenko

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BEAUTY

MIRROR,
MIRROR

In a world where beauty is a highly covetable commodity, is there a sweet
spot between minimal effort and obsessive vanity? India Knight has
advice on how to make looking good a pleasure, not a chore

here is a part of me—quite an insistent part—
that wants to wash her face in the morning,
slap on some sunblock and be done with it. It’s
the same part that, in a parallel universe, has
stopped colouring her hair and wears utility
clothing. This version of me intensely dislikes, and
maybe even disapproves of, excessive vanity. It
comes hurtling to the fore when I watch certain
beauty influencers on TikTok. It isn’t just
the outlandish amount of makeup they all trowel on, but
also the fact that they’re so young. They start off with a

bare face and you can see the pertness in their skin, the
gorgeous peachy bloom that they will spend the coming
decades trying to recapture. They look beautiful. “Leave
your face alone,” I mutter at my phone. Then, as the videos
progress: “OK, fine, that’s nice”, and next, “Lovely. Stop
there”. But they never do. And that’s the point at which
I go all intransigent and think, every single time, “Oh my
God. How is it possible to be so vain?”
I am averagely vain myself, and yet vanity, my own
included, makes me uncomfortable. I’m 57, of a generation
for which the idea of being considered massively vain—let
alone earning a lucrative living from filming yourself being
massively vain in public—would have been the most cringemaking thing imaginable. When did vanity become a

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PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIK MADIGAN HECK

commodity? Of course, beauty has always involved artifice,
and of course we knew how to scrub up nicely when we
needed to, but I think we also instinctively understood
something pretty basic about the intersection between
vanity and insecurity. “She is covered in makeup,” we’d say
scathingly of some poor girl—not because we necessarily
disliked the makeup, but because we were conscious of
the pathos of hiding beneath quite so much of it, of the
desire for reinvention literally having been painted on. We
were all insecure young women in one way or another, but
to broadcast that fact by wearing a mask of makeup felt
embarrassing. (Makeup meant different things, too. I was
15 in 1980, a decade in which it was worn less for prettiness
than to semaphore edginess as your underage self tried to

blag her way into a club, or, later, to demonstrate power and
competence, similar to a shoulder pad or a stiletto heel.)
I think that beauty, like so much else, has become
binary: you’re either obsessed or too confused to keep
up. So, what interests me now is the intersection between
vanity and straightforward maintenance. That seems a
manageable place to be: not giving up entirely, but not
obsessing so crazily that you end up feeling permanently
dissatisfied with how you look. Like it or not, we are are
all vain to some degree, even the makeup-free among us,
since there is vanity in going bare-faced too: it requires
a great deal of confidence in one’s looks. Women who
choose not to wear cosmetics tend to have good skin and
a decent bone structure; there is less of an imperative to
gild the lily.
The rest of us feel that we are improved with a bit
of help. But there’s such a vast disconnect between ‘a
bit of help’ and the hyper-vanity of beauty influencers,
between looking online for a decent night cream and being
presented with a thousand confusing options, that a lot
of people feel lost in limbo. On the one hand, there’s the
trusty makeup that has served them well for decades—it
may not be quite ‘of the moment’ (their daughter, whatever
her age, is unlikely to ask to borrow it), but it more or less
does the job. On the other, there’s the brave new world of
endless launches and technical innovations in cosmetics
and skincare—this ‘must-have’ and that ‘essential’ and this
‘waiting list’—which has created a landscape so vast and
confusing, so weirdly specialised and alienating, that it
can feel easier and more comfortable to walk away from
it altogether.
What this sizeable category of people want is to be vain,
but not too vain. They wish to be themselves, but discreetly
improved or enhanced, as opposed to barely recognisable.
They don’t have the time or inclination to apply 35 products
to their face. If you fall within this category, the main thing
to know is that doing very little can make a significant
difference, especially if you don’t love the way in which
your face is ageing. There’s no need to choose between a
kind of absolutist puritanism—“I no longer understand the
beauty world, therefore I will use either nothing or my old
brown pencil”—and imitation: “I must learn how to do my
face like the 22-year-olds on social media.” It’s not as scary
as it seems, and it’s important to not to feel bullied out of
the picture. My mantra is that skincare is everything—at any
age, but particularly for older women—and that makeup is
secondary. In my view, the greatest mistake older women
make is to take a haphazard approach to looking after their
skin, and then try to compensate by wearing the same
amount of makeup as they did in their youth (often using
the same lo-tech toolkit). I believe in better skincare and
less makeup, but in both cases focusing on really good
products, with excellent modern formulations that are a
cinch to apply: a serious serum and a fantastic new eye
pencil can be transformative. It’s an approach that feels
more like maintenance than vanity, and that makes me
happy.  India Knight’s Beauty Edit: What Works When
You’re Older, $45.36, Kinokuniya.

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INDIA’S
ESSENTIAL
BEAUTY
EDIT

A HIGH-PERFORMING
CLEANSER
I test dozens a year
and have lots of
crushes, but always
return to Elemis
Pro-Collagen
Cleansing Balm. It’s
the one I buy with my
own money

AN AMAZING
SERUM
I love one with
vitamin C,
specifically
Skinceuticals’
legendary CE
Ferulic

A LIQUID
EXFOLIANT
Everyone’s
skin is
different,
but I don’t
think anyone
can go
wrong with
Alpha-H
Liquid Gold

NATURALLOOKING MAKEUP
For skin that still
looks like skin, use
Chanel’s CC Cream.
I swear by Erborian
BB Crème as well

BEAUTY

K NOW Y OU R

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When it comes to good health,
popping little vitamin pills for our
body is par for the course. But
these essential nutrients are also
found in just about every skincare
products. And while it is no magic
bullet to fix all your skincare
concerns, knowing what goes into
your skincare cocktail is critical to
achieve that healthy, glowing skin.
Just read the label on your fave
creme a little closer, and look out
for these beauty buzzwords.
By Arissa Ha

V I TA M I N B 3 : T
HE

Vitamin C Lactic 15%
Vitamin C Firm & Bright
Serum, $135, Dr. Dennis
Gross. Daylight Oasis
Vitamin C Brightening
Serum, $109, Sigi Skin

MU

A

Vitamin B3,
LT
IF
sometimes listed as niacinamide,
is a versatile and gentle ingredient
suitable for a wide range of skin types
and concerns. It’s known for its ability to
strengthen the skin’s barrier, enhancing
its ability to retain moisture and defend
against environmental stressors. This makes
it particularly beneficial for individuals
with dry or sensitive skin, as it can help
to reduce transepidermal water
loss and improve skin hydration.
Additionally, niacinamide is
effective in managing
acne, reducing
inflammation and calming
redness, making it an essential
ingredient for those with acne-prone or
reactive skin.
Beyond its hydrating and soothing properties,
niacinamide also help regulate oil production,
reduce the appearance of pores, and improve
skin tone marred by hyperpigmentation and sun
damage. It’s well-tolerated even by those with
sensitive skin, but as with any active ingredient,
starting with a lower concentration and gradually
increasing the application can minimise potential
irritation. The stability and effectiveness of
niacinamide in skincare formulations make
it a reliable and beneficial component
of any skincare routine.

CE

TED PRO

EN
IN
G
A
N

IO

T

O

R

VITAMIN E: THE NURTURING MOISTURISER

C: THE BRIGHT

PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES

T

Vitamin E is known for its moisturising
and healing properties, making it an
excellent ingredient for dry, irritated, or
damaged skin. It’s a natural antioxidant,
which helps protect the skin from
damage caused by free radicals and
environmental stressors. This makes
it particularly beneficial in healing
and soothing formulations, often
found in products designed to calm
inflammation and repair skin barrier.
Vitamin E’s moisturising properties
are beneficial for those with dry skin,
as it helps to lock in moisture and
restore the skin’s natural oil balance.
It’s often used in combination with
vitamin C in skincare products, as
the two vitamins work synergistically
to enhance each other’s antioxidant
effects. Regular use of vitamin E
enriched products can significantly
improve skin hydration, texture and
overall health.

V
I
T
AM
IN

TE
C

B3 Nice 10%
Niacinamide
Serum, $107,
Sunday Riley

XI

Vitamin C, a potent
antioxidant, is celebrated
for its skin brightening and antiageing properties. It’s instrumental
in collagen synthesis, aiding in skin
firmness and resilience, and is effective in
mitigating the visible effects of sun damage
and hyperpigmentation, contributing to a
more even and radiant skin tone. Additionally, its
antioxidant properties protect against oxidative
stress caused by environmental factors like
pollution and UV radiation, which can lead to
premature skin ageing.
However, vitamin C’s efficacy is highly
dependent on its formulation. It’s a notoriously
unstable ingredient, prone to degradation in
the presence of light and air. Therefore, proper
packaging, typically in dark or opaque bottles,
is crucial to maintain its potency. Likewise,
storage in a cool, dark place can extend its
shelf life. As vitamin C can increase the skin’s
photosensitivity, complementing its use
with a broad-spectrum sunscreen
is vital to protect the skin from
potential UV damage.

DA

NT
BALANCING ACT

Super Knights
– multi vitamin
mask, $55,
belif. Vitamin
Enriched Face
Base, $154
for 100ml,
Bobbi Brown

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While vitamins A, B3, C, and E are each
beneficial for skincare, it’s prudent to
approach their combination with care.
Certain pairings, such as vitamins A
and C, may increase the likelihood of
skin sensitivity or irritation, particularly
for those with more delicate skin.
Using these potent vitamins at
different times—perhaps one in the
morning and the other in the evening—
is a strategic way to harness their
benefits without overwhelming the
skin. The interaction of vitamins B3 and
C, though generally safe, might require
more care for those with sensitive skin.
Always use sunscreens, as several
of these ingredients can heighten
sun sensitivity. Knowing how these
vitamins work and interact allows you
to draw up a skincare routine that’s
just right for you, so that you not only
improve your skin’s health but also its
overall appearance. 

SUPER
TROOPER

The original supermodel, Cindy Crawford, talks about using
her voice to tell her own story, and looks back at
her remarkable career through a new lens.
By Renée Batchelor.
Photographed by Yu Tsai.
Styled by Deborah Afshani

Suit and trousers,
Dolce&Gabbana. Pumps,
Giuseppe Zanotti.
Monogram bag, MCM.
Earrings; necklace;
signet ring, Anita Ko

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Suit dress, Alexander
McQueen. Earrings;
necklace, Anita Ko.
Ring, stylist’s own
OPPOSITE: Jacket;
shirt; skirt; shoes; ring,
Dior. Earring, Anita Ko.
Bag, MCM

indy Crawford has graced the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore on three
different occasions (December 2005, September 2011 and February 2020).
January 2024 marks the supermodel’s fourth cover since that first time, nearly
20 years ago. In a barrier-breaking career marked by countless milestones, from
high profile campaigns, music videos and commercials to her own beauty line, it’s nice
for a title to have that personal connection to one of the most famous and well-recognised
faces in the industry.
The first question I ask Crawford is how her relationship with BAZAAR’s editor-in-chief Kenneth
Goh first began. “I first met Kenneth in 2005 in Kuala Lumpur. I was there with Omega watches and
had the opportunity to do a BAZAAR cover with Kenneth and photographer Simon Upton. We shot
at a cool, old mansion called Carcosa Seri Negara. We all had a great rapport and I loved the images
we created. We have had the opportunity to work together three more times since then and also,
Kenneth and I run into each other in Paris and other places during fashion events,” she shares.
Crawford was most recently spotlighted in the Apple
TV+ documentary The Super Models alongside her fellow
supers: Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda
Evangelista. Growing up in the era of supermodels and
revisiting the imagery alone was a nostalgic experience
for me as a viewer, so I can only imagine the impact going
down memory lane must have had for the four women
themselves. Beyond just chronicling the time when the
fab four reigned as fashion icons and perhaps, the original
influencers of their time, the documentary was a way for
the supermodels to take charge of their own narratives
and the way they were characterised (and even
mischaracterised) by the media.
Says Crawford, “The most exciting thing about the
documentary is that the four of us produced it. We felt
like there is so much nostalgia for our era and that we
wanted to have a voice in telling our story. It was so great reconnecting and spending time with each
other and looking back on that time through the lens of time and experience.”
Crawford acknowledged that spending time with the three women was one of the best parts about
doing the documentary. “I loved hearing each of their stories and recollections. Of course, I was very
moved by all Linda has been through. I also learned a lot from Naomi’s story. Even though I was around
at that same time, hearing Naomi explain how she was often paid less than the other models was painful
and a reminder of how we all need to stick together to be inclusive.”
Although Crawford jokes in the series that she may as well now be known as Kaia’s mother—her
daughter Kaia Gerber is an ultra-successful model today—anyone who grew up in the ’90s knows just
how groundbreaking a career Crawford has had. Dubbed the quintessential all-American beauty,
Crawford literally grew up working in the cornfields of DeKalb, Illinois as a teenager, but transcended
her self-described blue collar roots to attain not just commercial success, but true brand name recognition.
In the ’90s Crawford had an exercise video, makeup book and a movie—all things a traditional
runway or editorial model might not necessarily think to branch out to. She was a brand before branding
became a buzzword, and in hindsight, the business-savvy model and entrepreneur was breaking ground
for the countless women who came after her. She also brought fashion to the masses via MTV’s House
of Style at the time when cable TV was the main cultural touchpoint for a lot of consumers. Crawford
also parlayed jobs into long-term partnerships with top brands. “It wasn’t deliberate at first but as my
career progressed, I found that companies like Pepsi and Omega were willing to invest in me and have
long-term relationships as opposed to always wanting the newest hot model. I have been with Omega
for almost 30 years and doing House of Style on MTV helped broaden my audience.”

SUCCESS AS A MODEL IS HAVING
THE RIGHT LOOK AT THE RIGHT
TIME. BUT… THINGS THAT ALSO
CONTRIBUTED TO MY SUCCESS
WERE BEING ON TIME AND BEING
PREPARED… MODELLING IS A
SKILL AND SOMETHING THAT
YOU CAN GET BETTER AT.

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Jacket, MCM. Singlet,
Everlane. Vintage jeans,
Levi’s. Earrings; signet
ring, Anita Ko

Dress, Saint Laurent by
Anthony Vaccarello. Clutch,
MCM. Signet ring, Anita Ko.
Earring, stylist’s own

lthough Crawford’s career is an almost textbook example of diversifying
and future-proofing, she demurs that it was never a calculated move
on her part. “It was never part of a big plan, but it evolved as my
career evolved. After learning ‘the ropes,’ more and more, I wanted
to have more say in the projects I was doing as well as create my
own things.”
When Crawford first started her career working with photographers like Victor Skrebneski, she
was sometimes dubbed by casting directors or agents as Baby Gia, in reference to the late model
Gia Carangi who was a successful face in the ’80s. But it is undeniable that she made an impact with
her own signature look: healthy, sun-kissed and classic beauty with enviously voluminous hair and
that unforgettable beauty mark. When I ask Crawford what she thinks made her successful, her
response is thoughtful. “Look, a lot of success as a model is having the right look at the right time.
But I think that some of the things that also contributed to my success were being on time and being
prepared. I also understood that modelling is a skill
and something that you can get better at.”
Today, away from the bright lights and buzz of
the fashion capitals, Crawford takes inspiration from
a different city. “I am inspired by the LA laid-back
lifestyle, travel, the beach and being in nature, and
my daughter Kaia. It’s been fun revisiting the fashion
world with her!” Crawford, who is married to
entrepreneur Rande Gerber and has another child,
son Presley, is invested in carving time for her own
pursuits. “I am most interested in living a balanced
life. Time for family, friends, work, philanthropy and
self. I want to continue to learn and grow and also,
take time to slow down and enjoy all I have.”
If she does take on a project or campaign, it is a considered approach on Crawford’s part, who
after all, can afford to be picky. “At this point, I look at so many aspects of every opportunity.
Of course, I need to love the product or magazine. I also want to make sure that the values are
aligned with my values and brand. And finally, I want to make sure I have a great day, so the team is
very important!”
One of her longest-term projects has been on her brand Meaningful Beauty which she co-created
with Dr Jean Louis Sebagh two decades ago. “I’m so excited to be celebrating 20 years of my skincare
brand Meaningful Beauty! I originally created this line to share everything I learned about maintaining
my skin from French anti-ageing and cosmetic doctor, Dr Jean Louis Sebagh. He had created a special
‘cocktail’ for skin that included super-antioxidants, including a special antioxidant from a French
melon. My skin transformed after one treatment in his Paris office. I wanted women everywhere to
have access to his unique formulas,” she says.
Her go-to product is the Youth Activating Melon Serum made with the brand’s exclusive antioxidant
as well as melon leaf stem cell technology and peptides. “It’s so light and gives my skin a beautiful
glow.” And what does the woman with one of fashion’s most memorable manes use for her own hair?
“Of course Meaningful Beauty’s shampoo and conditioner are both great and treat the signs of thin
hair, but I especially love our scalp spray which helps maintain a healthy scalp,” she shares.
For a woman who has experienced countless fashion firsts and worked with the best designers, it
is perhaps hard to pick one show-stopping moment. Fittingly, her greatest fashion memory coincides
with the ending of The Super Models—a re-enactment of the original, iconic runway walk where the
four women lipsynched to a George Michael hit song. “The most memorable show was without a doubt
the Versace show in 1991 where Christy, Linda, Naomi and I did the finale walking to ‘Freedom’ by
George Michael. It was one of those moments you knew was special… even as it was happening.” 

I AM INTERESTED IN LIVING
A BALANCED LIFE. TIME FOR
FAMILY, FRIENDS, WORK,
PHILANTHROPY AND SELF.
I WANT TO LEARN, GROW AND
ALSO, SLOW DOWN AND
ENJOY ALL I HAVE.

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Trench coat, Max Mara. Boots,
Stuart Weitzman. Earrings;
signet ring, Anita Ko.
Sunglasses (in hand), Jacques
Marie Maje. Diamond ring,
Crawford’s own
OPPOSITE: Jacket, MCM.
Dress, Givenchy. Boots,
Stuart Weitzman. Earrings,
Bonheur Jewelry. Ring,
Anita Ko
Makeup: Melanie Ingelessis/
Forward Artists
Hair: Rob Talty/Forward
Artists
Manicure: Shigeko Taylor/
Star Touch Agency
Producer: Trever Swearingen
Production assistant:
Jack Morris
Digital technician: Luis Jaime
Photographer’s assistants:
Embry Lopez, Calvin Mendez
Assistant stylist:
Margrit Jacobsen
Stylist’s assistant:
Madison Walker

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Introducing a new take on timeless dressing with feminine frocks in soft pastels and
textured monochromes.
Photographed by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello. Styled by Kai Margrander

OPPOSITE: Dress, Maison Margiela. Stockings (worn throughout), Prada. Pumps, Miu Miu

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Dress, Balenciaga
OPPOSITE: Bodysuit;
skirt; pumps, Prada

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Top; skirt, Anna October.
Pumps, LOEWE
OPPOSITE: Dress, Jil Sander
by Lucie and Luke Meier.
Pumps, Maison Margiela

Dress; bralette and slip
dress, Dior. Pumps,
Maison Margiela
OPPOSITE: Dress; bolero,
Louis Vuitton

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Top; skirt, Riani.
Pumps, LOEWE
OPPOSITE: Coat,
Giorgio Armani. Mules,
Maison Margiela

Dress, Dolce&Gabbana.
Slingbacks, Prada
OPPOSITE: Dress, Gucci.
Bangle, Giorgio Armani

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Cardigan; bralette; skirt,
Alexander McQueen
OPPOSITE: Blouse;
skirt, Brunello Cucinelli.
Hairband, Miu Miu. Pumps,
Maison Margiela

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Turtleneck; trousers, Max Mara.
Pumps, LOEWE.
OPPOSITE: Sweater; trousers,
Chanel. Pumps, Prada
Model: Alay Deng/State
Management
Makeup: Lottie/Forward Artists
Hair: Kelly Peach/Walter
Schupfer Management
Casting: Anna Koziakova

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FRILL SEEKER

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Tomo Koizumi makes his own rules. Meet the Japanese designer behind the ruffles and rainbow hues.
Photographed by Stefan Khoo. Styled and written by Jeffrey Yan

Dress, Tomo Koizumi for Japan House Sao Paulo

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Tomo Koizumi

he story of Tomo Koizumi reads like a
fashion fairytale. Toiling away creating stage costumes,
unknown outside of his native Tokyo; one day, he was
discovered by super-stylist Katie Grand through Instagram.
In this story, Grand is the fairy godmother—she whisked
him away to New York and enlisted her A-lister friends
to help Koizumi put on his first Fashion Week show. It
was staged in Marc Jacobs’ Madison Avenue store, and
where the likes of Gwendoline Christie, Joan Smalls and
Emily Ratajkowski walked. That was in 2019 and since
then, Koizumi’s star has only been on the rise. He has
dressed Bjork, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Sam Smith and Lil Nas X in his extravagantly ruffled and exuberantly coloured
gowns. His work has been acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and shown as part of its
Costume Institute’s “Camp: Notes on Fashion” exhibition. There have been collaborations with Sacai and Emilio
Pucci, and he has caught the eye of Dolce&Gabbana, who supported his fall/winter 2023 show with logistical and
creative resources.
The most notable thing about Koizumi’s ascent is that he is doing things his own way. In a system where bigger
always seems to be better, where bottom lines and profit margins and year-on-year growth rule supreme, the
designer has chosen to stay small—producing only one collection a year. “Making two collections a year is too hard
for me, what’s more, four collections the way big brands do it. I can do it, but I just don’t want to. I want to be able
to do whatever I want. I don’t do retail, which is why I can choose this path,” says Koizumi on his decision to eschew
the fashion calendar and only focus on custom-made creations. “I think if you create really good work, people won’t
forget your brand,” he adds. Many a young designer would be tempted to cash in on the buzz, but not Koizumi.
“Sometimes, people ask me why I don’t make more wearable clothes. But those clothes already exist in the market,
so I don’t feel like I have to make them. I want to make something different. I don’t want to sacrifice my creativity
for a commercial purpose. I don’t need that much money. I’m enjoying what I’m doing now—I can paint, I can make
dresses, I can work with celebrities and great people. That’s enough. I want to have the freedom where I can stop
if I want to stop,” he says.
That freedom to pause or pivot is even more important to Koizumi now that he has rediscovered another metier
in which to express himself. The designer studied painting, not fashion, when he was at university and has recently
fallen back in love with the medium. “I don’t think I will create a new collection in 2024, because I want to focus on
art,” says Koizumi, who has just held his first solo art exhibition in Tokyo in December. Spring/summer 2024 marked
a turning point in the way he approached his work. Instead of his usual dramatic, delightful dresses, the pieces
Koizumi created for the collection were more like wearable art—hand-painted soft sculptures that can be hung on
the wall like Abstract Minimalist tapestries, or draped free-form around the body. “In the beginning, I was kind of
stuck when it came to the idea of art. I thought it had to be square, it had to be on the wall, or it had to be in a
frame. But then I thought maybe I can make something beautiful with what I have been doing—my aesthetic and
my ruffle technique. I wanted to combine the two—fashion and art. I have always loved things that don’t fall into
one category,” explains Koizumi on the impetus behind his latest collection.
Which brings us to the eternal question: Is fashion art? Koizumi answers, “I’m still trying to figure that out, and
I’m still struggling. It’s a question with no correct answer. Which is why it’s so interesting, and why it’s so worth it
to explore. But I also believe the way that I’m struggling with the question is beautiful, because I think it will bring
me somewhere new. The pieces I showed [for spring/summer 2024] are not the answer, but there is still beauty in
that. I’m still shaping my own mind. And it’s fun.” 

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Bolero; Dolce&Gabbana
bra; leg warmers, Tomo
Koizumi fall/winter 2023

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Dress, Tomo Koizumi
spring/summer 2022
OPPOSITE: Dress, Tomo
Koizumi spring/summer
2024. Platform wedges,
Roger Vivier
Model: Kaimin/Now
Model Management
Makeup: Clarence Lee
Hair: Ken Hong/
Evolve Salon
Photographer’s assistants:
Chong Ng; Yann Cloitre
Stylist’s assistants: Caleb
Lim, Larissa Wong

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…Give your bag
game a
metamorphosis?

Embroidered
butterflies take classic
quilting to new heights.

BY JEFFREY YAN. PHOTOGRAPHY: TAN SHUO

Bag, $4,500, Dior

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PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF MCM

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