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Singapore

“Alexis Magazine is the rock star in the fashion world. Fearless, we tread the unchartered territories of fashion. Unashamed, we play the unsung melodies of life.”

Back to Nature Helmed by Peter Lamas, Hollywood-renowned makeup artist, Nature Beauty unveils its latest offerings for achieving healthier and youthful looking skin the au natural way... + more

An Arresting Lash Revolution Maybelline has gone and done it again, adding yet another line to their already impressive beauty stable. So ladies, if you haven’t yet caught wind of their latest crop in the bag, you seriously need to get up to speed. High on our radar is Maybelline’s brand new Lashionista mascara, and we soon found ourselves caught up in the midst of the biggest launch party yet... + more

UNMASK THE TASTE of French Summer! On July 26, Kronenbourg 1664 brought the vivacious culture of French summer to the doorstep of High Society Mansion at Pacific Plaza. We helped celebrate the launch of premium wheat beer, Kronenbourg 1664 BLANC, courtesy of the lovely ladies from Sixth Sense Communications... + more

COACH Opens Largest Flagship Store in Singapore! Nestled right smack in the middle of Orchard Road, the lights at the newly revamped Wisma Atria have already been turned on. But all eyes were set on one exquisite store... + more

Wooloomooloo Steakhouse It’s no big secret that Hong Kong’s established line of Wooloomooloo Steakhouses has taken a distinct turn towards our Little Red Dot. Since its inaugural opening over at Raffles City Shopping Centre, fervent meat lovers, such as myself, have spoken of little else... + more

WhatHeWants Summer Skincare for Men Guys, we know that adopting a skincare regimen may be discomfited for the most of you. But with the sun’s harmful rays beating down on your skin all year round in sunny Singapore, you might want to make sure to slather on enough sunblock to protect your masculine visage... + more

UNIQLO hits lucky 7, and still counting… You’ve probably already caught wind of the eagerly anticipated launch opening of UNIQLO @ Bugis+. But just for the sake of those who aren’t in the know, boy, are you in for a treat! It was a star-studded affair at last week’s UNIQLO official opening at Bugis+ (formerly Iluma)... + more

Desti Saint Maddie Collection Galore! Desti Saint towed along a vivacious yet heartfelt culture to the doorstep of Emily Hill during her Maddie Collection launch party. On the back of her successful first Goat Skin range, she and her team sure have picked a great way to celebrate the birth of her latest collection... + more

EFFEN Vodka Exclusive Launch Beam Inc played host to an intimate night for distinguished guests at 7 Adam Park last week. The evening was to introduce the launch of EFFEN Vodka in Singapore, adding yet another line to their already impressive range of premium spirits brands that comes to us as no stranger... + more

Peony Jade Restaurant @ Keppel Club Last week I took a breather from the daily grind for a much-needed appetite boost at Peony Jade restaurant at Keppel Club. A sleek and elegant interior greeted guests as they entered – a sea palette of red and black and draping lanterns, accompanied with simple oriental furnishings... + more

Larry Jewelry Spring & Summer Collection 2012 If clothes maketh the man, it is safe to say that jewellery maketh the woman. Last Thursday saw the dazzling launch of Larry Jewelry’s breathtaking Spring/Summer 2012 collections at Paragon Shopping Mall... + more

Singapore

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Interview: A.W.O.L's Alfie Leong We applaud Alfie Leong, founder of clothing label A.W.O.L., for his incredible ability to create cutting-edge designs. But what we truly love about the guy is that he’s absolutely genuine, and does not forget his humble beginnings or the people who matter... + more

Singapore

“A Closet Affair... Organize, Socialize, Shop! Clozette.co is a social networking & e-commerce portal that serves a universe of fashion conscious ladies who love all things beautiful & unique.”

Stand Out in the Crowd with Desti Saint Desti Saint is our kind of girl. Not one to be contented with being great at just one thing, she has turned her attention to a rather extraordinary knack – designing handbags... + more

Myriad Styles in One When we were first exposed to the inspired works of Tilly Soelistyo, needless to say we were very much impressed. There is something impeccably raw about this fledgling label, which rose to the scene early this February. The collection, POSSI-TILLY-TY, presents itself as a unique ensemble... + more

Styling Future Legends Dubbed by Vogue UK as the “new rising star”, Tine Beez is fast turning heads in the fashion scene for her arresting taste in style. Not one to conform, the young German designer proves to have a unique knack for creating comfortable, yet cutting-edge sportswear... + more

Technology is the New Black Last week we took a breather from the daily grind for a much-needed fashion fix at Plaza Senayan Mall in Jakarta. In collaboration with Samsung, Clozette stepped in to lend a fashion hand at their Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 launch. In an effort to marry fashion and technology, nine of Clozette’s Fabulous Femmes owned the stage armed with the newly introduced tab... + more

Singapore

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Sydney, Australia

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April 2011 - Copy Editor of Michael Aw's An Essential Guide to CORAL REEF FISHES and INVERTEBRATES.

Sydney, Australia

“Kluster is the arts, Kluster is bands, Kluster is fashion on skaters, Kluster is personas, Kluster is creative culture. Kluster is Sydney, Melbourne, London, New York. Kluster is old-school techniques in an innovative medium. Kluster is us.”

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Kluster says... 40: Open Me, I Dare You (nyc says) March 17 is a celebration of all things green. And while we do give a damn about the environment, it isn’t Earth Day. Here’s a hint – this is the day where leprechaun hats and shamrocks are significantly favoured... + more

Kluster says... 39: It's Love Month (nyc says) Hello Kluster pals, and welcome back to yet another stellar new year. We’re off to a cracking start with plenty of goodness lined up for you this year. Hang on to your skis and earmuffs folks cos’ winter is far from over! + more

Kluster says... 38: Merry Christmas (nyc says) As the clock ticks closer to midnight on New Year’s Eve, there’s no better place to be than at the beating heart of our fine city that is Times Square. Every year, more than a million New Yorkers gather to rejoice the traditional dropping of the famous New Year’s Eve ball atop One Times Square... + more

Kluster says... 37: That's Life (nyc says) It’s the start of a new month at the end of twenty-ten, and there’s nothing like a heavy dose of Christmas cheer to wrap up this fruitful year... + more

Kluster says... 36: Be Enriched (nyc says) Forget the roasted turkey - Thanksgiving Day will never be complete without the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade... + more

Kluster says... 35: Connectober (nyc says) With the nights growing longer and the air getting chillier, it can only mean one thing folks – it’s almost time for Halloween! So put on a mask or grow some fangs and get ready for the nation’s largest spooky celebration of all time... + more

Kluster says... 34: The Kids Are Alright (nyc says) It’s little surprise that New York City is crowned the cultural capital of the world, and here’s another reason why – now in its 84th year, the Annual Feast of San Gennaro returns as New York City’s biggest, longest-running and most celebrated outdoor festival of the Patron Saint of Naples... + more

Kluster says... 33: Hidden Gems (nyc says) If you’ve had your ear to the ground, you should already know about the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) from August 13-29. This year’s multi-arts event will spawn at least 5000 artists, bringing you nearly 200 live shows in the confines of 18 prominent venues including Soho Playhouse and the Village Theatre... + more

Interviews

Hellen Rose It’s hard to sum up Hellen Rose in one paragraph. Sieving through the highlights from her raft of accomplishments alone would fill pages. Not one to conform, Hellen has achieved admirable success and commanded high levels of respect from those in the know for more than 20 years now... + more

Border Thieves According to Border Thieves... + more

The Parliament of Two Vanessa Moule and Melissa Beal are Sydney based jewellery designers and, together, they make up the Parliament of Two. The pair’s inaugural ‘Open Book’ accessory range of brooches and necklaces are made from plastic and metal materials that are deceptively simple, yet exquisitely detailed... + more

Lako Bukia Lako Bukia may be one of few words, but her arresting taste in style speaks volumes. Collections that are striking, deep and unique seem to come effortlessly to the 23-year-old Georgia-born designer... + more

Songs Sydney band, Songs have a knack for creating soulful pop-indie tunes that skip you off to faraway wonderlands. The Sydney based quartet quickly found their way into the hearts of many (including ours) with their rousing eponymous debut... + more

Jess Cook on Oh Alfred! In celebration of its reopening, Prince Alfred Park is getting a little makeover, initiated by the folks behind Token Imagination. As part of this year’s Art & About Sydney festival, Oh Alfred! is transforming the boring ol’ boundary that surrounds Alfred Park Park into a “fence-ciful” work of art... + more

Teenagersintokyo Teenagersintokyo are no strangers to us. From their humble beginnings as a little-known band to the acclaimed success they are today, the Sydney quintet is proving to be an everlasting dark-pop stronghold. Following the celebrated-release of their eponymous EP in 2008... + more

Jacqui Alexander While most girls are still trying to find themselves at age 18, Jacqui Alexander had already made her mark in the world of fashion, becoming the youngest ever designer for Harvey Nichols. In the years since, this fashionista has never wavered far from the spotlight... + more

Reviews

MCA Spring 2010 Last week we took a breather from the daily grind for a much-needed creative boost at the Museum of Contemporary Art Spring season preview, an annual spring event featuring talents from around the globe. This year, MCA will be hosting three eye-opening exhibitions... + more

Paddington Alive Last Wednesday night saw the launch of Paddington Alive at The Australian Centre for Photography. We stopped by to get an eyeful of local art and design, including Robyn Beech's London Calling, Zeitgeist Becomes Form curated by German fashion photographer, F. C. Gundlach... + more

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Sydney, Australia

“Reportage publishes features, news items, in-depth analysis, photojournalism, essays and ongoing reportage of issues. Our journalism is guided by the journalists’ professional ethics. Our publication is constrained by the defamation and contempt laws of Australia – which we regard as too restrictive.”

Part 1

Sharks not the villain of the sea, man is The misunderstood monsters of the sea have once again been thrust into the spotlight after the recent incident last month when a surfer died after a shark attack in Gracetown, Western Australia. Despite this, experts say man does more damage to sharks rather than what we are led to believe in popular culture. Audrey Lee dives in the deep end to investigate... + more

Part 2

The shark in the soup In part two of Audrey Lee‘s shark investigation, she learns about why man continues to threaten this magnificent predator of the seas... + more

Sydney, Australia

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Sydney, Australia

“The first green title for the mainstream Australian consumer - Australia’s leading green publication, G Magazine, is the practical and positive guide to everything sustainable, from food and finance to fashion and travel.

Articles are original, thoroughly researched and written by leading writers who apply an evidence-based approach, question claims and test assumptions.”

Online News

GM-free alcohol guide released A new guide by environment group Greenpeace will make it easy for consumers to choose alcoholic beverages that are free from genetically engineered (GE) ingredients... + more

Solar panel rebates yanked, leaving no current incentives Australians looking to install solar panels have been left in the lurch, with the Federal Government's $8,000 rebate program coming to an early end. Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced the end of the current rebate program earlier this month, three weeks earlier than expected... + more

Sydney, Australia

“VisuaLivin magazine is an unparalleled media avenue that reaches over 80,000 modern and sophisticated readers in the Sydney area. For the past 3 years, VisuaLivin has been the magazine of choice for young professionals between the ages of 20 to 35. VisuaLivin magazine covers a wide and varied range of topics; from lifestyle tips to inspiring features, fashion trends, cuisine section and much more.”

Singapore