Jason Lim

Scientifically speaking

THE clean beauty movement and natural skincare trend is on the rise. A surge of really amazing skincare products as well as knowledge has come out of it, but in the process, widespread misinformation has ...

Chein has also dabbled in printmaking, embroidery, sculpting and dancing. – COURTESY OF CHEIN SHYAN

Revisiting the inner child

ILLUSTRATOR Chein Shyan lives in a nonsensical world of storytelling. Her love for visual art, fuelled by her curious nature, takes her on a journey of continuous discovery.

She is inspired by the works ...

Zhao’s novel has been described as an amalgamation of Crazy Rich Asians meets The Devil Wears Prada. – COURTESY OF KYLA ZHAO

From reader to author

BETWEEN the ennui of her internships and studies in California during the pandemic, Kyla Zhao began seeking comfort amid the chaos.

She turned to books, but could not find any light-hearted reads. So, she ...

OLUMES’ skincare range, which are vegan, cruelty- and fragrance-free. – PICTURE COURTESY OF OLUMES

Bornean healing water

AN all-encompassing skincare product that targets all skin woes sounds too good to be true, but local skincare brand OLUMES aims to prove otherwise.

Founders Aerin Gabor and Ika Yahiya named their brand ...

Power dressing for modern women

LONDON-BASED lawyer-turned-designer Ida Fauziana Karim started her own fashion label for the same reason as many her women in the industry do: her own wardrobe needs.

“My interest in wearing jackets and ...

Pamper that pout

WHETHER done subconsciously or not, it is almost an instinct to lick our lips whenever they feel dry.

But doing so will lead to even drier lips – which is why drinking eight glasses of water a day is key ...

Ilham recently branched out of her usual illustrations and animation to more interactive mediums for her work. – PICTURE COURTESY OF ILHAM ALSHAHAB

The mystery of storytelling

TAKING inspiration from her own thoughts, experiences and sometimes dreams, Ilham Alshahab’s narrative art may appear ambiguous at first look.

But its recurring themes of absence, solitude and peace have ...

Emri X Ameyr Pop Cul(Na)ture Shirt. – PICTURE COURTESY OF EMRI VISION

Triple play

COLLABORATION between players in fashion and art is a popular device that creates a collective impact in the creative world.

Transcending the line between the two worlds is Emri Vision, spearheaded by founder ...

Sisters in scent

SCENTSES + Co, the brainchild of sisters Sadira and Sabreena Yeong is a fun way to discover luxury fragrances at a fraction of the price every month.

Describing themselves as “chronic-perfume lovers”, 26-year-old ...

New kitsch on the block

IT is true when they say that fashion trends constantly repeat themselves every 20 years.

The wash-rinse-repeat cycle rises again, with the current revival of DIY jewelry.

The flash popularity of nostalgic ...