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Come Out of Your Shell: L’Officiel Singapore’s December/January Issue is Out Now

To round off the year, we reflect on all the things that made 2021 a memorable one for L’Officiel Singapore. A festive issue that’s sure to delight.

L'OFFICIEL Singapore - December 2021
L'OFFICIEL Singapore - December 2021

2021 has undoubtedly been a memorable year for L’Officiel Singapore, with the many electrifying personalities like comeback actress Fan Bingbing, South Korean electro diva Sunmi, Taiwanese actress Hannah Quinlivan, K pop super group Twice’s Tzuyu, and Japanese starlet Kōki, fronting our covers over the year. This month is no different, with model Layla Ong as our gorgeous December/January coverstar. 

In this issue, we close the year off with dynamic festive spreads and personality stories that are sure to catch your eye. Expect to experience the classicism of Chanel’s Cruise 2022 collection with models Layla Ong and Kaigin, Harry Winston’s finest work, Tiffany & Co.’s spotlight on three diverse families, including sisters and silat champs, Nurul Shafiqah and Nurul Suhaila, and our very own festive beauty spread to uncover beauty’s best festive gift sets and advent calendar sets for the holiday season.

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COME OUT OF YOUR SHELL • Editor-In-Chief and Styling: Ian Lee • Photography: Joel Low • Hair & Makeup: Grego Oh using Keune and Hera Beauty • Photography Assistant: Eddie Teo • Model: Layla Ong / Basic Models • Clothing and Accessories: Prada

To follow last month’s Beauty Awards, we present 12 of our favourite festive beauty sets that are sure to spark ideas for the gift of giving this Christmas. From beauty’s finest gift sets to fun advent calendars, there’s something for everyone.

Photography by Jaya Khidir. Styling by Melissa Mae.
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS • Words and Styling: Melissa Mae • Photography: Jaya Khidir

Come year-end, there’s nothing that bold eyes, illuminating streaks, and a killer dress won’t fix. In this spread, we present some dynamic makeup ideas to help you look your best this December.

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INTO THE NIGHT • Photography: David Reiss • Styling: Krishan Parmar / Carol Hayes Management • Hair: Louis Byrne / Premier Hair and Makeup • Makeup: Emma Miles / Caren Agency • Nails: Marie-Louise / Caren Agency using Cnd Vinylux • Model: Kristie Lai / Models1 • Assistant: Rachel Marques

What more awaits you in this issue? Exceptional spreads showcasing the best of fashion’s Cruise 2022 collections and more.

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SIMPLE PLEASURES • Photography: Alan Gelati • Styling: Paolo Lapicca and Nicolò Milella • Hair: Gabriele Trezzi / Blend Management using Balmain Hair Couture • Makeup: Andrea Costa / Blend Management using Cosmenos Mediterranean • Beauty Model: Martina Biondino / Select Model Management
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A QUIET TICKING • Photography: Zantz Han • Styling: Gregory Woo • Hair: Junz Loke using Goldwell • Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Chanel Beauty • Photography Assistants: Joel Fong, Dennis Er, and Pearlcelia Liong • Styling Assistant: Adelynn Wong • Makeup Assistant: Noor Faseha • Model: Kaigin / Now Model Management • All Clothing, Accessories, Shoes and Watches: Chanel Cruise 2022 Collection
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UP, UP & AWAY! • Photography: Ching • Styling: Gregory Woo • All Bags and Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo
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FLIER THAN AN OSTRICH • Photography: Tak Sugita • Styling: Sumire Hayakawa • Hair and Makeup: Ryoki Shimonagata • Model: Nama / Y’s C Models
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DISTORTED ELEGANCE • Photography: Timo Kerber using Kodak Professional Portra 400 120 • Styling: David Evans • Hair and Makeup: Theresa Davies • Model: Diana Achan / Prm Model Agency London • Location: The Walpole Bay Hotel

This month also saw the best of bijoux – with artist Clara Lim reimagining an ethereal series of liminal spaces inhabited by this year’s most stunning pieces and Tiffany & Co. revisiting the notion of family by putting the spotlight on three diverse families.

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When 1922 Meets 2022 • Art: Clara Lim
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A LOVE LIKE ANY OTHER • Photography: Joel Low • Styling: Gregory Woo • Personalities: Nurul Suhaila and Nurul Shafiqah, Rachael SE and Sher Lisa Gill, and Janice Leong • All Jewellery: Tiffany & Co.

The December/January 2021 issue of L'Officiel Singapore is available on newsstands and on Magzter. To subscribe, click here.

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