Handcrafted: Owl by Dowlani hand-drawn print accessories by Nikita Dowlani

From a college project to a self-made brand turning original artwork into an inspiring fabric print; Owl by Dowlani is Nikita Dowlani’s gift to art, fashion, nature and society. Custom pieces made by hand. Endless hours and painstaking work poured into…

8 fun lessons in fashion we learnt from Kate Spade

“I hope that people remember me not just as a good businesswoman but as a great friend — and a heck of a lot of fun.” – Kate Spade On Tuesday, designer Kate Spade, who founded the eponymous accessories brand…

What’s the deal with the ‘ugly fashion’ trend this year?

Why are people willing to spend hundreds to thousands on products that are aesthetically questionable at best, and a complete eyesore at worst? Fashion is subjective, there’s no doubt about it. But when a certain fashion item gets about equal…

3 distinct Asian designers whose style stole our attention at Mercedes-Benz KL Fashion Week

Southeast Asia’s first ever #MBFWKL presented designers from near and far over four nights of fashion shows themed around limousines, SUVs, dream cars, and compact cars. Malaysia witnessed another first for Mercedes-Benz this month, and this time, it crossed industries. After…

Anya Hindmarch now lets you Pimp your Phone with its quirky accessories

Add card holders, stickers, and monograms to your heart’s content – the only limit is your imagination. After successfully launching Build A Bag last year, Anya Hindmarch is back at it with another new customisable collection – this time, for…

Our favourite Raya 2018 collections to impress your whole kampung

Whatever your style preference, there’s definitely something that will catch your eye – and perhaps even impress your saudara-mara (relatives) too. As we count down the days to Eid al-Filtr with hearty buka puasa buffets, there’s something equally as exciting…

Get to know the designer of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress: Clare Waight Keller

She started in fashion when she was hired straight out of university by Calvin Klein based off her graduation collection. The sighs are still ensuing and the gleaming eyes are still aplenty at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and…

What makes the Hermés Birkin such a symbol of status

Since its launch, its price has seen an average increase of 14.2% a year, outdoing even traditional investments like the S&P 500 and gold. When it comes to handbags, none is as recognised as that of Hermés’ Birkin. It has…

What’s trending: Transparent textiles

From jackets to bags and shoes, here are the transparent items that we’ve got on our wishlist right now. Everyone knows transparency is key to building good relationships. Now, it’s also key to upping your style game. Fast becoming one…

What’s trending: Multi-coloured stripes

Stripes are the next top trending print besides florals this season. What do Fendi, Tory Burch and Diane von Furstenberg have in common for Spring 2018? One thing at the top of our heads is stripes – vibrant, multi-coloured stripes…