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STYLE’s best luxury, fashion and social media influencer stories this week

Filipino and Singaporean influencers, the world of luxury and a new golfer star in town – these stories are trending right now. Photo: Instagram

We have had a busy week at STYLE! From Filipino and Singapore influencers slaying the Instagram scene to a new star golfer in town to unexpected collaborations with luxury fashion houses and video games, here are the top stories you might have missed this week.

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Filipino influencers make a splash in the fashion scene

 
Heart Evangelista, Laureen Uy, Liz Uy, Nicole Andersson and Camille Co are names to remember. These women are leading the fashion scene in the Philippines. Looking head-to-toe gorgeous with their dynamic pairing of colours and electric statements, these fashion gurus steal the show during fashion and couture weeks in Milan, New York City and Paris. Click here to witness their jaw-dropping distinctive styles and to find out more about these trendsetters.

Meet Lily Muni He, the Chinese female Tiger Woods

 
Lily Muni He is not your regular golfer. With 290,000 followers on Instagram, the 20-year-old star golfer is also an Instagram model, showing her active lifestyle and rocking fashion sense. She was surrounded by golf as a child and pursued her dream of becoming a player herself. She became a professional golfer after her first year at the University of Southern California in 2019. Muni He is also an ambassador for Nike and WeChat, and she uses her platform to voice her concerns regarding climate change, equal opportunity and integrity in athleticism and society.

Singapore’s top influencers take on Instagram

 
Singapore’s top influencers are a diverse bunch. From scrumptious food pictures, breathtaking landscape and travel photography and fashion diaries to adorable little twins, check out these remarkable Instagram accounts to follow. Yoyo Cao takes on the world of fashion, cooking and beauty, while Yik Keat is the photography tricks-guru. The cuteness overload of Leia, Lauren and their new baby brother, Luke, will easily bring a smile to your face. Check out the full list of the Lion City’s top influencers.  

Bizarre mix: luxury fashion brands collaborate with video games

 
The luxury fashion industry is known for breaking barriers and thinking outside the box and this time they surprised us. Merging two different worlds, luxury fashion houses joined forces with video game producers to create the ultimate fantasy bubble. Italian luxury fashion house Prada and French luxury fashion maison Louis Vuitton partnered with the Final Fantasy franchise. While Moschino, another Italian fashion house, collaborated with the timeless Super Mario World and iconic life-simulation game The Sims. Learn more about the unique campaigns.

Why are women’s handbags more expensive than men’s work bags?

 
Ever wondered why even a small women’s handbag is much more expensive than a large men’s one? Women often seek high-value items with an enthralling story, such as the iconic Hermès Birkin bag, which was inspired by British model and actress Jane Birkin. On the other hand, men usually need their bags for functional purposes, and often sport their work bags to and from work. For this reason, men’s bags perceived value is generally lower compared to a women’s handbag. Find out more about the driven value of bags.

Vacheron Constantin unveils its most complicated timepieces yet

The Les Cabinotiers La Musique du Temps. Photo: Vacheron Constantin
Introduced in the online edition of Watches and Wonder, Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin unveiled The Les Cabinotiers La Musique du Temp, one of the most complicated timepieces of the maison to date. Consisting of three designs, La Musique du Temps presented the high complication, one-of-a-kind, double-sided, split-second chronograph Tempo, the astronomically complicated Ode to Music and the Singing Birds. Plus, two pieces from this year’s collection highlight chiming functions.

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We look back at Filipino and Singaporean influencers, the Chinese female Tiger Woods, and luxury brands collaborating with video games