By LingJie Tuang

Twin, where have you been? With an increasingly algorithm-driven social media universe, style traits that were once influenced by designers and consumer demands are becoming more reductive and devoid of personality. How does this figure against the archetypal signifiers that have defined the eras before?

What is real and what is not? Where artifice meets authenticity, Prada Spring/Summer ’25 presents a whimsical vision that evokes a sense of closeness to identify what is tangible and celebrates kinship.

Beyond the boyish charm and princely demeanour, what fans have observed in Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn is a diligence and a keenness for perfecting his craft. These are just the base ingredients that fuel his ever-growing stardom.

Fendi is in it for the long run. Celebrating its 100 anniversary, it looks to personal memories to tell a story of family, the present and the future.

From tabloids and Tumblr to TikTok, the role of jewellery in self-expression and its space in our stream of consciousness have shifted dramatically. Given its scarcity and hefty price tag, what else fuels its allure as it claims a growing share of this generation’s wallets?

At Zegna, the proposal of a summer uniform is never intended to blend in nor stand out. In homage to classic linen, Spring Summer ‘25 celebrates the nuanced depths of the human spirit, which like the textile itself wears better with time.

To Arif Kamarudin of Midnight Fusic, it takes more than just clout and connections to make it in the local music scene. With twelve years in the game, he gives a closer look into the inner workings of his creative process and what keeps him going.

Much like the Grand Seiko that rests on his wrist as an emblem of timeless craftsmanship, Jes’ devotion to his craft is palpable beyond digital screens. To him, love comes in many forms that can manifest beyond being in each other’s embrace.