Meet The Stars Of Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore’s September 2024 Triple Cover Issue

There is a movement happening now that speaks of a return to a purity and classicism in fashion that was missing before. Theatrics and marketing hoopla will always be there, but the brands that matter, the designers that are making waves and, ultimately, making their presence felt at the cash registers are going back to the roots of what their house stands for. With brands as diverse as Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent and his daring show of sheer and sex, to the quirky, whimsical and crafty work of Jonathan Andersen at LOEWE, you don’t need to see a logo on an outfit to know where it comes from. Miuccia Prada’s Miu Miu is having a welcome resurgence in fashion, with girlhood being explored on all ages and shapes. Meanwhile at Hermès, Nadège Vanhee showed sharp leather get-ups of an equestrian nature that ensures slick, polished and sensual will always be the vocabulary of their customer. Nicolas Ghesquière did a self-referential collection based on his decade at Louis Vuitton—sci-fi tailoring and fabrication, trompe l’œil renderings of trunks on miniskirts and shell tops, and of course, his 18th century French medieval fashion mixed with sportif motifs and shapes. Fashion editor, Aaron Kok, has the lowdown on the collections that serve as inspo for your fall wardrobe on page 56.

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With fashion the cornerstone of our September issue, it’s only fitting that we celebrate fashion’s awakening with three stand-out covers—two Thai celebrities and a top model from China. Chanikarn “Prim” Tangkabodee, is a child actress who rose to fame playing a supporting role in the Thai version of F4: Boys over Flowers, and earned international recognition as well as a Best Actress in a Supporting Role award at the 27th Asian Television Awards. Her coquettish style epitomises Miuccia Prada’s girlhood vibe for Miu Miu.

And then there’s strong and fearless Nuttanicha “Nychaa” Dungwattanawanich in Saint Laurent on our second cover. The Thai celebrity who started acting at 17 has an action horror movie next year and is exploring life as an independent actress after leaving the comforts of prime-time TV. Radiating sultry femme fatale energy, Nychaa embodies the quintessential chic persona that creative director Vaccarello has crafted for Saint Laurent.

Last, and certainly not least, there’s the glamour and drama of Boucheron haute jewellery on top model, Yilan Hua. A story that flashes the seductive side of fashion and jewellery with glorious shades of scarlet, this homage to Guy Bourdin is perfectly captured by director–photographer, Paul McLean.

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Every woman wants to tell a story, and fashion allows you to don different personalities to express your sartorial narrative. I marvel at a chic woman’s ability to turn heads as she strides confidently down the street, whether she’s in Singapore or Paris. And if there’s any month to make an entrance, let it be this September—your catwalk awaits.

September 2024 Cover Featuring Prim Chanikarn Tangkabodee

Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Goh
Photographer: Waroon Kieattisin
Stylist: Windy Aulia
Fashion: Miu Miu
Producer: Montrai Towandejsiri
Makeup: Sapsiri Siriwong
Hair: Promya Bangpong
Photographer’s Assistants: Chanon Praphaiwaranon, Arnon Boonrod, Prompong Dechpol, Ratchapoom Yaemnet, Kachapon Panuditeekun
Stylist’s Assistants: Patipan Limsuwash, Phi Ritwiwat

September 2024 Cover Featuring Yilan Hua

Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Goh
Photographer: Paul McLean
Stylist: Windy Aulia
Jewellery: Boucheron
Model: Yilan Hua / The Face Paris
Makeup: Marie Dufresne
Hair: Kyoko Kishita
Manicure: Romane Martini / The Wall Group
Production: Myself Production
Production Director: Julien Pegourier
Production Manager: Zerek Green
Production Assistant: Cathy Wong
Casting: Zerek Casting
Photographer’s Assistant: Sandra Seaton
Lighting Assistants: Jacopo Marconi, Kilyan Monneroux
Stylist’s Assistants: Océana Henriques Tomé, Brandy Bikoi

September 2024 Cover Featuring Nychaa Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich

Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Goh
Photographer: Naruebes Vadvaree
Stylist: Windy Aulia
Fashion: Saint Laurent
Producer: Tharida Diloksongtham
Makeup: Hirun boonkarwanit
Hair: Harit Punyaaiy
Retoucher: Nutcha Pajareya
Photographer’s Assistants: Jeerasak Kaysee, Nattapong Amkham, and Arnon Boonrod
Stylist’s Assistants: Patipan Limsuwash and Phi Ritwiwat