https://www.scmp.com/rss/142194/feed Alvin Goh is a creative strategist and director for several international brands and iconic figures in the luxury industry. Born and raised in Singapore and now based in Hong Kong, his passion for creativity has driven him to create many groundbreaking and original exhibitions across the world, weaving all things beautiful and luxurious with art, design and innovation. As a fashion and beauty expert, he is also a key contributor in creating cutting-edge looks and new trends for countless... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Update: Sadly, Nightbirde lost her battle with cancer on 19 February, 2022. STYLE conducted the below interview with the budding songstress in August 2021 after she made the shock announcement to leave American Idol. If there’s anyone that exemplifies beauty both inside and out, it’s Nightbirde. The singer, born Jane Marczewski, flew onto the world’s radar when she sang about her struggle with cancer on season 16 of America’s Got Talent. Is health tourism the big post-pandemic luxury hotel... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143958/nightbirde-dropping-out-americas-got-talent-due-cancer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143958/nightbirde-dropping-out-americas-got-talent-due-cancer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:16 +0000 This piece is part of Alvin Goh’s Beautiful Inside/Out column We have all been living with the pandemic for more than a year now – and the profound impact it has had on us physically, mentally and emotionally. While it’s human nature to take things for granted, it’s never been more apparent that nothing is permanent in life and that we should treasure what we do have. A quarter of a decade ago, Oprah Winfrey popularised the idea of a “gratitude journal”, a log in which we note five things we’re... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3135784/fan-bingbing-milla-jovovich-6-mindful-female-stars-share?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3135784/fan-bingbing-milla-jovovich-6-mindful-female-stars-share?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:01:56 +0000 This is part of Alvin Goh’s Look Good, Feel Good column for STYLE. With Covid-19 causing havoc – including the repeated closure of beauty outlets in Hong Kong and elsewhere – many beauty businesses are cashing in on online sales. I have seen many ads on Facebook in which brands promote gadgets that claim to instantly transform your face shape after mere minutes of use. These are known as home HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) gadgets, and often seem too good to be true. So I called up Dr... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3118050/lee-min-ho-swears-cellreturns-led-masks-boosting-hair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3118050/lee-min-ho-swears-cellreturns-led-masks-boosting-hair?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Jan 2021 02:00:21 +0000 My mum recently sent me a childhood photo of myself, and I cried when I saw it. When I was growing up, society did not encourage us to show our real feelings. We had to suppress ourselves to fit in. I do not remember much of my childhood, likely because I suppressed most of my memories. Even the sparse scenes I can recall are unhappy moments. One of the things I remember is that I hated the way I looked. I disliked everything about me: my upbringing, my hair, my voice and even my height. Hong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112611/louis-vuitton-and-balenciaga-have-jumped-platform-sneaker?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112611/louis-vuitton-and-balenciaga-have-jumped-platform-sneaker?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Dec 2020 06:00:24 +0000 This is part of Alvin Goh’s Look Good, Feel Good column for STYLE. Growing up, I was never the sporty type playing basketball, or the one hanging out with the rest of the boys. Instead, I was the inactive one who hated sports and did not really have a lot of friends. In fact, I am a serious introvert with a bit of an inferiority complex (I know you won’t believe me!) that has plagued me for a good 20 years. I hated the way I looked when I was younger. I even remember a year of not looking in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3102996/emma-watson-and-kendall-jenners-celebrity-make-artist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3102996/emma-watson-and-kendall-jenners-celebrity-make-artist?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:00:18 +0000 Space-age metallics and flashes of colour give a futuristic vibe to the new season's utilitarian, urban chic. Jacket (HK$17,600) and top (HK$5,500) by Louis Vuitton. Dress (HK$1,790) and ring (HK$860) by Diesel. Jacket (HK$4,500) and bracelet (HK$1,590) by Diesel. Tank top (HK$4,220) by Gucci. Trousers (HK$3,900) and bracelet (HK$8,890) by Jean Paul Gaultier. Shoes (HK$5,900) by Celine. Leggings, stylist's own. Tank top by Galliano (enquiries: 2810 1120). Corset (HK$3,500) and necklace... https://www.scmp.com/article/584328/brave-new-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/584328/brave-new-world?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Tiffany Lee 'Spice up the night with a touch of glitter,' says Alvin Goh. 'I created a dramatic look for Tiffany, priming her lids with a cream-based eyeshadow before setting them with a light touch of loose powder.' Lisa S 'Thick eyebrows are in for autumn. For Lisa, I opted for a less dramatic and wearable version. Swipe used mascara over groomed brows for a daytime look, or use a pencil or eyeshadow and add a touch of mascara for a polished evening do.' Race 'Beautiful skin is the secret... https://www.scmp.com/article/555678/act?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/555678/act?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000