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Carmen Sin

Carmen Sin is a journalist on the style beat, covering fashion, beauty and culture. She is a former lawyer who joined The Straits Times in 2023 as a breaking news reporter. 

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Uniqlo to open first museum pop-up at Asian Civilisations Museum and launch T-shirt collab in April

The pop-up kicks off its opening weekend with a series of free arts programmes at the museum titled “A Weekend of Curiousities”, part of ACM’s Crossing Cultures festival.
The pop-up kicks off its opening weekend with a series of free arts programmes at the museum titled “A Weekend of Curiousities”, part of ACM’s Crossing Cultures festival.

Cotton On to give out free matcha drinks at five Singapore stores on April 4 and 5

The Cotton On branch at 313@somerset pictured on March 30, 2026.
The Cotton On branch at 313@somerset pictured on March 30, 2026.

Woman in charge: Diane von Furstenberg on the long life of the wrap dress, Bali and ageing

Diane von Furstenberg was in Singapore to promote her Estee Lauder beauty collection.
Diane von Furstenberg was in Singapore to promote her Estee Lauder beauty collection.

Singapore jewellery brand Mondays Made wants to be the next Charles & Keith

Co-founders Sharlyn Koh( (left) and Sheaufen Tay at their Mondays Made store at VivoCity on Feb 26, 2026.
Co-founders Sharlyn Koh( (left) and Sheaufen Tay at their Mondays Made store at VivoCity on Feb 26, 2026.

Clothing label Barehands launches capsule collection with actress Lim Shi-An

Barehands' Analogue capsule collection, a collaboration with actress Lim Shi-An.
Barehands' Analogue capsule collection, a collaboration with actress Lim Shi-An.

What Is With... men’s heads looking bigger with age?

US actor Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026.
US actor Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026.

Of mega bathhouses and hanfu: These viral C-wellness businesses are taking root in Singapore

Interior of the leisure area at House Bubble (left) and a photo shoot at Yagyo Haven.
Interior of the leisure area at House Bubble (left) and a photo shoot at Yagyo Haven.

Dover Street Market Singapore reopens with bigger store

View of multi-brand retailer of non-conformist fashion Dover Street Market Singapore's expanded area.
View of multi-brand retailer of non-conformist fashion Dover Street Market Singapore's expanded area.

What Is With... the internet’s urge to ‘become Chinese’?

Sherry Xu (left) is credited with launching the "becoming Chinese" trend. Non-Chinese TikTokers (right) were enthusiastic about coaching viewers on Chinese New Year superstitions.
Sherry Xu (left) is credited with launching the "becoming Chinese" trend. Non-Chinese TikTokers (right) were enthusiastic about coaching viewers on Chinese New Year superstitions.

Singaporean bookbinder Adelene Koh is finalist for Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

Adelene Koh is the only Singaporean finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize (2026) and the second since Ashley Yeo in 2018.
Adelene Koh is the only Singaporean finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize (2026) and the second since Ashley Yeo in 2018.

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