Chandreyee Ray

3 weeks ago | vogue.sg | Chandreyee Ray

I am in a gallery in Milan, perched on one of the two short steps which run along the side of its entryway. This is no traditional white cube. Ahead of me, a maze of large, stark white structures hangs from the ceiling. A diffused halo of coloured light sits beneath each, corresponding in shape like kaleidoscopic shadows. Inside them hides a wonderful display.

1 month ago | vogue.sg | Chandreyee Ray

I am treading up the side of a Swiss mountain, carefully placing one foot after another as gravel rolls under the soles of my shoes. The hiking poles I am clutching have been useful until now in helping me navigate the ever-changing terrain, but faced with a flowing stream of water between where I’m standing and the next stretch of grassland, my gait becomes increasingly unsure—eventually coming to a complete stop.

1 month ago | vogue.sg | Chandreyee Ray

It has been nearly a year since we first dedicated an entire issue to the spirit of travel—a celebration of spontaneity and a much-needed change of scenery. At Vogue Singapore, we believe that the new face of travel is slow and considered—rooted in culture, connection and purpose.

1 month ago | vogue.sg | Chandreyee Ray

With its vivid red brick exterior, swooping arches, and exquisite frescoes painted across domed ceilings, San Bernardino alle Monache is one of Milan’s most historic churches. Stepping inside, you might be surprised to find an eclectic group of Singaporean designers standing alongside their most futuristic works. This intriguing juxtaposition is owed to Milan Design Week—one of the most important design events of the global cultural calendar.

2 months ago | vogue.sg | Chandreyee Ray

It is New Year’s Eve and Linying is sandwiched between a throng of artists and models at a rooftop party in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. Loud music reverberates through her chest as half-empty glasses of shiny liquid slosh around. It’s getting late, she thinks to herself. She has an important appointment to keep the next day. The next morning, she finds herself surrounded by a decidedly different crowd: Asian septuagenarians.