Here’s a look at the most important happenings in fashion, beauty and the world at large that have changed the way we look, feel, dress and date in the last decade. See Part 1 and Part 2 here.
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64. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Karl Lagerfeld (1933 to 2019)
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64. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Karl Lagerfeld (1933 to 2019)
Fashion’s only Kaiser, Lagerfeld, known for his powder-white ponytail and high collars, was one of the sartorial realm’s greatest fashion designers. During his fantastic life, he was an undeniable triple threat. Famously reviving the Italian house of Fendi and the French house of Chanel, and simultaneously designing for his eponymous label, the German tastemaker was the Creative and Artistic Director of three brands. He singlehandedly brought Chanel and Fendi to new sartorial and financial heights during his reign.
65. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Oscar de la Renta (1932 to 2014)
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65. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Oscar de la Renta (1932 to 2014)
Born in Santo Domingo, the undisputed king of Upper East Side glamour informed the dressing of many a woman of certain means, from blue bloods to Hollywood royalty and even political nobility. His elegant offerings have followed women from the highest echelons of society during their many
personal and professional milestones. He leaves behind a legacy of style and sophistication.
66. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Azzedine Alaïa (1935 to 2017)
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66. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Azzedine Alaïa (1935 to 2017)
Born in Tunisia, Alaïa was one of the kings of fashion that ruled over the ’80s. During an era of high-octane glamour, the self-taught couturier’s designs were clean, sleek and form-fitting—and quite the sartorial respite. Never a fan of fame, wealth or branding, his works made instant fans out of Madonna, Grace Jones and his supermodel god-daughter Naomi Campbell, who till this day still refers to
Alaïa as “Papa”.
67. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Alexander McQueen (1969 to 2010)
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67. In Memoriam (Inimitable Designers)—Alexander McQueen (1969 to 2010)
Unsettling yet poignantly beautiful, his collections haunted our imagination. Born to humble working-class parents in London, the former designer at Givenchy would eventually dictate how women from the highest strata of the Parisian beau monde, and the world, would look. Since the founding of his eponymous label in 1992—at the behest of his close collaborator, the late Isabella Blow—the sartorial set has been readily eclipsed by the troubled genius’ unhindered couture creations. An inspiration to many, his work still hypnotises today.
68. In Memoriam (Horological Heroes)—Walter Lange (1924 to 2017)
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68. In Memoriam (Horological Heroes)—Walter Lange (1924 to 2017)
Horology runs in Lange’s blood. The German co-founder of A. Lange & Söhne—manufacturer of luxury and prestige watches—is the great-grandson of Adolph Lange, clockmaker to the former kings of Saxony. With his impressive lineage, Lange’s sole focus was realising his birthright of creating quality time-telling devices, so much so that he dedicated his entire life to it.
69. In Memoriam (Horological Heroes)—Gerald Genta (1931 to 2011)
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69. In Memoriam (Horological Heroes)—Gerald Genta (1931 to 2011)
Famed Swiss watch legend Genta was recognised for his eponymous line of watches and his work with other luxury watch manufacturers such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and IWC. In his life, he created an untold number of timepieces, but none more iconic than the much sought-after Nautilus and Royal Oak.
70. In Memoriam (Horological Heroes)—Roger Dubuis (1938 to 2017)
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70. In Memoriam (Horological Heroes)—Roger Dubuis (1938 to 2017)
The master watchmaker, and co-founder of one of this century’s most famous Swiss watch brands that still bears his name, has created some of the industry’s most coveted timepieces—celebrated for their innovation and quality.
71. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—David Bowie (1947 to 2016)
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71. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—David Bowie (1947 to 2016)
Transcending music, art and fashion,
Bowie’s influence over the last 50 years is unquestionable. A total trailblazer, the British rock star was the master of reinvention. We cannot discount the power that his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, has on 21st-century fashion, music and pop culture in general. His 1972 album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, was selected for preservation by the American Library of Congress in 2017, for being culturally, historically and artistically significant.
72. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—Carrie Fisher (1956 to 2016)
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72. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—Carrie Fisher (1956 to 2016)
A piece of fashion history died with Fisher. The American actress helped bring to life the iconic daughter of one of 20th-century cinema’s greatest villains, Darth Vader.
Her influence on fashion and beauty knows no bounds. Who can ever forget Princess Leia’s hair—inspired by the Native American women from the Hopi tribe—and the iconic metallic outfit she wore when she was enslaved by Jabba the Hutt in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi?
73. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—Lauren Bacall (1924 to 2014)
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73. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—Lauren Bacall (1924 to 2014)
Best known for being a sultry silver screen siren with a sensuous voice, the ravishing Bacall was also the last living legend mentioned in Madonna’s hit song “Vogue”. This lady with an attitude also set the beauty standards of her time with her crimson lips and shiny, side swept S-curve hair that cascaded down her décolletage like a flaxen waterfall—a look still heavily referenced in modern fashion of today.
75. Fashion’s Farewell to Fur
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75. Fashion’s Farewell to Fur
The 2010s also saw Gucci (in 2017), Chanel and Burberry (both in 2018) break news that will forever change the way we dress. The various Houses announced that they will no longer use exotic skins and real fur in their collections. Reptiles such as crocodiles, alligators and lizards, and even stingrays can all breathe a little easier.
76. Chopard Goes Green
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76. Chopard Goes Green
And we’re not just talking about the blinding emeralds that the Swiss luxury brand is famous for. In the name of sustainability,
the House announced its commitment to
use 100 percent Ethical Gold in its jewellery and watches by July 2018—not to mention responsibly mined diamonds and emeralds, redefining the meaning of true luxury.
74. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—Loulou de la Falaise (1948 to 2011)
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74. In Memoriam (Cherished Personalities)—Loulou de la Falaise (1948 to 2011)
The Queen of Rive Gauche, de la Falaise was a close collaborator of French fashion genius Yves Saint Laurent. Model and muse, the woman who defined quintessential Left Bank glamour also inspired the late Saint Laurent to create Le Smoking in 1966—undoubtedly one of fashion’s most remarkable creations.
77. Man-Made Diamonds
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77. Man-Made Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds have seen increased interest in this decade. Just as scintillating and sparkly as mined diamonds, these man-made wonders are starting to be taken seriously and being commercialised by the jewellery industry. So high are their quality that these diamonds have also been
certified by the prestigious Gemological Institute of America.
78. Goodbye, Fragile Masculinity
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78. Goodbye, Fragile Masculinity
At the 2019 Met Gala in New York—with the theme being “Camp: Notes on Fashion”—all eyes were fixed on the men who were the most flamboyant. One star that stood out in particular was Ezra Miller. Wearing a Burberry by Riccardo Tisci pinstripe suit with a matching train under a sparkling corset and trompe l’oeil makeup, Miller echoes Hollywood’s new mood of acceptance, authenticity and the freedom of expression.
79. On Cloud 999
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79. On Cloud 999
Of all the beauty conversations that transpired in the 2010s, the reinvention of the iconic red shades that Monsieur Dior created in 1953 is one that bears repeating. Christened 9 and 99—after his favourite
numeral—the shades were modernised and turned into a scarlet, colour coded 999, that many beauty insiders consider the perfect red. In another beauty breakthrough, Rouge Dior Ultra Care got updated with the infusion of nourishing flower oils in the bullet—an industry first.
80. Elizabeth Taylor’s Sparkling Legacy
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80. Elizabeth Taylor’s Sparkling Legacy
News of Taylor’s death in 2011 shocked the world. Just a few months later, some of her most precious and personal jewels were sold at a highly publicised Christie’s auction in New York, fetching a record high of US$116 million. The sale saw some of the rarest baubles, including the Richard Burton-gifted 33.19-carat Elizabeth Taylor Diamond Ring, auctioned off.
81. Chanel’s No. 5
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81. Chanel’s No. 5
Awarding-winning perfumer Olivier Polge ushered Marilyn Monroe’s favourite scent—first created in 1921 by legendary perfumer to the Tsars, Ernest Beaux—into the 21st century by deconstructing its original bouquet of jasmine and ylang-ylang in 2016. He rebalanced the alchemy of aldehydes to properly capture the vibrancy and dynamism of the modern woman.
Less powdery, and with new notes of musk and cedar, it is the perfect scent for the pin-ups of today to wear to bed.
82. The 2017 Women’s March
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82. The 2017 Women’s March
This was the largest single-day protest in American history, breaking new ground with participants numbering up to 4.6 million.
83. The Youngest Change-maker
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83. The Youngest Change-maker
Sixteen-year-old Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg is fighting the good fight for our environment. She delivered an impassioned speech about global warming at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit that resonated worldwide.
84. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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84. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
One of the first female Associate Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, Ginsburg has consistently supported abortion rights and a woman’s agency over her own body, and even helped to overturn laws that discriminate against women.
85. Maria Grazia Chiuri at Dior
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85. Maria Grazia Chiuri at Dior
In the storied French house of Dior’s illustrious 72-year history, no woman has ever been its Creative Director until Italian designer Chiuri was anointed in 2016. Chiuri’s designs bore a slogan that prophetically read “We Should All Be Feminists”, and the House has never been the same ever since.
86. Clare Waight Keller at Givenchy
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86. Clare Waight Keller at Givenchy
Seven decades after the late Monsieur Hubert de Givenchy crossed paths with Audrey Hepburn, his namesake is once again made famous by another woman: British fashion designer Keller, who was appointed as the House’s first female Creative Director in 2017.
87. Chanel’s Protest at the Palais
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87. Chanel’s Protest at the Palais
In 2014, the majestic Grand Palais in Paris was transformed into the fictional Boulevard Chanel, as models marched down the finale of the spring/summer 2015 runway en masse, carrying signs that read “Women’s rights are more than alright”.
88. Posh Nosh
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88. Posh Nosh
Not all hamburgers are created equal. The 2010s saw the rise of the gourmet burger. More than just fast food and quick fixes, these familiar edibles have been turned into a proper gourmet experience. Burgers now boast premium cuts of meat and the freshest ingredients. The world’s most expensive at US$5,000, the Fleur Burger—from American restaurant Fleur—has wagyu beef, seared foie gras and black truffle shavings.
89. Brexit
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89. Brexit
In 2016, the United Kingdom announced that it would leave the European Union in one of the island nation’s most controversial political decisions. Its departure also signalled the resignation of Prime Minister Theresa May—who was for the exit.
90. The Patek Philippe Seal
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90. The Patek Philippe Seal
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the prestigious Patek Philippe Seal honours excellence beyond compare. Transcending finishing and decoration, the PP Seal, as it is otherwise known as, is the gold standard in horology that provides a comprehensive certification covering almost every aspect
of the timepiece, such as the movement and the dial, setting a higher-standard
seal on its own.
91. LV x Supreme
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91. LV x Supreme
Making up one of 2017’s most highly anticipated fashion events was the collaboration between luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton and streetwear brand Supreme. Sold at exclusive pop-ups in major cities around the world, it held a mirror up to modern fashion and reflected the impact street culture has on style. From baseball jackets to even pillows, and everything in between, it is still on the wish lists of style-savvy individuals: A bum bag on Vestiaire Collective will set you back S$6,650.
92. Designer Movements—Hail, Hedi!
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92. Designer Movements—Hail, Hedi!
Hedi Slimane, solely responsible for our skinny jeans addiction in the early ’90s, was appointed Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent before becoming the Creative Director of CELINE in 2018.
93. Designer Movements—Respect for Raf
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93. Designer Movements—Respect for Raf
Raf Simons made his mark as the Creative Director for the French couture house of Christian Dior from 2012 to 2015, and then took over Calvin Klein from 2016 to 2018. Today, he is designing for his eponymous label.
94. Designer Movements—The Evolution of Louis Vuitton
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94. Designer Movements—The Evolution of Louis Vuitton
American fashion designer Marc Jacobs’ last show for Louis Vuitton marked the end of an era for the luxury French house in 2013. French designer Nicolas Ghesquière took over as the new Creative Director and his debut collection signalled the dawning of a new age when he introduced his signature sartorial artistry.
95. Designer Movements—Philo’s Farewell
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95. Designer Movements—Philo’s Farewell
When news of British designer Phoebe Philo’s departure from Céline broke in 2018, fans took to social media—creating Instagram accounts such as @oldceline—to remember her creations.
96. Designer Movements—Gucci’s New Groove
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96. Designer Movements—Gucci’s New Groove
Reviving the luxury Italian fashion house of Gucci when he was appointed the brand’s new Creative Director in 2015, Italian fashion designer Alessandro Michele changed the mood of global fashion by introducing his irreverent brand of whimsy.
97. Designer Movements—Virgil Abloh’s New Gig
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97. Designer Movements—Virgil Abloh’s New Gig
American CEO of Milan-based fashion label Off-White, Virgil Abloh replaced British designer Kim Jones at Louis Vuitton for the French fashion empire’s men’s collections in 2018. He is the House’s first black designer.
98. Designer Movements—Burberry’s New Visionary
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98. Designer Movements—Burberry’s New Visionary
After 17 years of English fashion designer Christopher Bailey’s leadership at the luxury British heritage house of Burberry, Italian designer Riccardo Tisci was appointed the brand’s new Chief Creative Officer in 2018.
99. Designer Movements—Dior Homme’s New King
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99. Designer Movements—Dior Homme’s New King
British designer Kim Jones started his new position as Creative Director at Dior’s menswear line Dior Homme in 2018, injecting a fresh sensibility.
100. Long Live The Queens
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100. Long Live The Queens
Reality TV competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race may have sashayed onto the small screen in 2009, but it was that Emmy nod in 2011 that raised its profile, bringing the art of female impersonation from the fringes to the mainstream, and turning it into an enduring cultural phenomenon that teaches love and acceptance. Now a front-row staple at fashion week, drag royalties steal the show both off and on the runways with their sass and freedom of expression.
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