Maya Menon

2 days ago | vogue.sg | Chandreyee Ray |Maya Menon

“Even as you grow older, you have to keep the sexiness in you,” says Chuando Tan with a quiet certainty. “Not for others, but for yourself.”Model, photographer, viral sensation and one of the most recognisable faces of Singapore fashion, at 59, Tan is the very epitome of empowered ageing. First rising to fame in the ’80s and ’90s as one of the city’s top male models, Tan graced magazine covers and campaigns across Asia.

1 week ago | vogue.sg | Maya Menon

The last time Gemma Chan was in Singapore was six years ago for the Captain Marvel festival—in which she played the dynamic Minn-Erva, a Kree member of Starforce. The fan event drew crowds to Marina Bay Sands, all eager to catch a glimpse of her, Samuel L Jackson and Brie Larson on a mid February day.

2 weeks ago | vogue.sg | Maya Menon

There’s something particularly memorable when it comes to a beautifully reimagined archival accessory. The luxury fashion circuit has made an unprecedented return to looking through a brand’s archive, and a glance at the spring/summer 2025 runways only drives this point further home. A host of emblematic bags from decades past have made their way back to the drawing board, ranging from kittenish mini top handles to delightfully lived-in soft bowling bags.

3 weeks ago | vogue.sg | Nurul Firdousee |Bryan K. Ho |Maya Menon |Nicholas See

Lately, there’s been one buzzy trend steadily taking over Singapore’s retail scene—and it’s kind of a vibe. Style insiders are starting to ditch big-name storefronts for something a little more offbeat: a new wave of concept stores that blur the line between fashion space and cultural nook. Appearing less like traditional retail fronts, and more like physical moodboards, some double as coffee spots, while others stash vinyl records, zines, and quirky knick-knacks.

2 months ago | vogue.sg | Maya Menon

Think of the name Ralph Lauren, and a particular image comes to mind: a nostalgic vision of Americana magnetism, coloured in by the earthy tones of the great outdoors, topped with just the right amount of equestrian and coastal flair. This universe was first created by its founder, a young Ralph Lauren, who, two years after his service in the U.S. Army, began to uncover his love for fashion design.