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WITH KIM LIM + OTHER LOC AL CHANGEMAKERS
Mysterious Miss-chievous As dusk falls, look to the fluid nightgowns, flirty babydoll dresses, and soft yet military-tinged tailoring from Fendi Pre-Fall 2020 IMAGES COURTESY OF FENDI PHOTOGRAPHY GREG SWALES STYLING GIOVANNI DARIO LAUDICINA MODELS LILY STEWART & MEGAN ROCHE
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NEWS L’OFFICIEL
The new Baguette features a double sliding metallic chain.
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PHOTOGRAPHY KINWAI CHEUNG STYLING PATRYK CHAOU HAIR & MAKEUP GLOOMY KWOK / HK MAKEUP ARTIST BY KAREN YIU PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT NIGEL FONG MODEL TANYA H / LIBERTE MODELS
Wool jumpsuit, shearling coat and leather pumps, Burberry
L’OFFICIEL BIJOUX
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BIJOUX L’OFFICIEL
Current Affairs Introducing the electric LV Volt Fine Jewellery collection by Francesca Amfitheatrof – five variations, which riff off the LV initials, represent movement and speed in various ways WORDS IAN LEE
Volt Curb Chain Here, with the L placed on top of the V, the initials are intertwined to form links on chain-style necklaces and bracelets.
Volt Mesh As the name suggests, the initials stack to form a supple mesh.
Volt One This variation showcases the famous initials with little distraction – the V is set in the heart of the L.
Volt Multi
Volt Upside Down
If you LoVe your everyday failsafe classics: The L and V are deconstructed and repeated on rings and bracelets.
Speaking of movement and energy, here, the letters dance and form pulse-like shapes.
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L’OFFICIEL BEAUTY
High Contrast Amongst the flurry of vintage elegance that took place at Giorgio Armani’s Pre-Fall show comes a harmony of contrasts from graphic Nineties liners, Thirties-inspired dark statement brows, along with a touch of Asian influence on high, blushed cheekbones and sensual lips WORDS JOYCE FAN
Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Bang! Pencil Eyeliner in Black
By Terry Stylo Blackstar in N1 Smoky Black
Nudestix Magnetic Lip Plush Paints Liquid Lipstick in Waikiki Rose
Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat Matte Lipstick in 204 Peggy Taupe
Giorgio Armani
Dior Diorskin Rouge Blush in 601 Hologlam
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BEAUTY L’OFFICIEL
Tress To Impress Your ultimate compendium of styling products for manipulating tresses into one’s desired look and bringing new life to flat, uninspired locks WORDS JOYCE FAN
HERBIVORE BOTANICALS COCONUT SEA MIST TEXTURIZING SALT SPRAY On days where you find yourself yearning for the sea or the sweet taste of coconut, you can always turn to this salt spray that offers the best of both to deliver beachy volumes of your dreams. Not only is it formulated with the same salinity as the Pacific Ocean for a glorious beach-like texture and naturally wavy finish, it also contains non-drying aloe water to hydrate the scalp, while the exotic aroma of coconut and vanilla essential oils allows for a truly indulgent experience.
VERB LEAVE-IN MIST More often t han not, a good leave-in hair mist holds the key to effortless and faultless styling. Considered to be a crucial step between washing and styling, this multitasker from VERB is a cult favourite for managing tangles, frizz and unruly fine hair, on top of adding shine; repairing split ends; protecting from heat treatments and prepping for styling. This is all thanks to its mighty formulation of elasticity-enhancing argan oil, moisturising moringa seed oil, antioxidant-rich green tea extracts and strengthening bamboo extract.
PERCY & REED ABUNDANTLY BOUNCY VOLUMISING MOUSSE We can always count on Percy & Reed to combine our love for volume and mousse into one ideal hairstyling product. True to its name, this intelligently formulated creamy mousse is all set to supersize your style in all the right ways. It features styling polymers to take your blow-dry skills to new heights (literally) with extreme, lasting volume and natural-looking bounce without the icky stiff and sticky feeling. For best results, run a wide-toothed comb through the lengths of towel-dried hair from root to tip for even distribution.
IGK GIRLS CLUB COLOR SPRAY For those looking for a quick, dramatic hair makeover minus the long-term commitment a nd per m a nent d a m age of con st a nt bleaching, this IGK temporary hair colour spray is the best for experimenting with the pink hair look. Its innovative pigment technology fuses a buildable on-trend pink hue into the tresses, and despite being transfer-proof, rinses out easily in the shower. Additionally, it comes with coconut extract and UV protection to nourish and protect the hair and scalp, respectively.
SACHAJUAN STYLING CREAM As far as styling cream goes, Sachajuan’s magical little tube exceeds all expectations. Whether you have straight or curly hair, the cream lightly coats strands to seal moisture in and shield against heat to make them incredibly soft and silky with superb shine. The secret behind its high-performing formula lies within its revolutionary Ocean Silk Technology, which combines algae and other tailor-made ingredients that leave a healing effect on your locks. The product can be left in for natural smooth curls or used before blow-dry for a straight, shiny look.
KRISTIN ESS HYDRATING CURL DEFINING CRÈME Keeping your curly locks in their best spiral shape doesn’t necessarily have to be a challenge when you have this curldefining cream by your side. Not only does it enhance natural curl patterns and create clean coils, it also kicks frizz to the curb, while replenishing moisture for a soft finish. Simply rake a quarter-sized amount evenly through semi-damp hair, scrunching once or twice as it dries to unleash your curls’ full potential. Every application is guaranteed to leave you with a head full of spiralled glory.
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“I will take 2020 in my stride, look positively at the lessons learnt and keep my chin up,” says entrepreneur Kim Lim, who’s focusing on her new beauty ventures and giving back to the community WORDS IAN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL LOW STYLING EVON CHNG ALL JEWELLERY, TIFFANY & CO.
Worn throughout on Kim’s left hand: T1 wide diamond hinged bangle in 18K rose gold, T1 narrow diamond hinged bangle in 18K gold, T1 wide diamond hinged bangle in 18K rose gold, T1 wide diamond ring in 18K rose gold, and T1 wide ring in 18K rose gold, Tiffany & Co.
Worn throughout on Kim’s right hand: T1 narrow diamond ring in 18K rose gold, T1 narrow ring in 18K gold, T1 narrow diamond ring in 18K white gold, T1 wide hinged bangle in 18K gold, T1 narrow diamond hinged bangle in 18K white gold, and T1 wide hinged bangle in 18K rose gold, Tiffany & Co.