Vogue Singapore – January-February 2026

Summary

Issue 48 of Vogue Singapore, January-February 2026, is "The Art Issue" with Yerin Ha on the cover ascending "as Bridgerton's new queen." Philip Colbert and his lobster takeover the art world, Matthieu Blazy's debut Chanel show is reported by Nathan Heller, and Art SG's fourth edition gets a preview. The issue positions art and fashion as parallel forces rather than adjacent industries.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Art

p.132 · Yerin Ha
The Bridgerton star on taking over the role, the pressure of joining an established franchise, and how she prepared using movement coaching rather than dialogue rehearsal. The one costume piece she kept from set.

p.146 · Zhou Yiran
The Chinese actor and model on navigating both industries without being claimed by either. His criteria for accepting a role versus a campaign.

p.158 · Gallery of Curiosities
Eight local artists selected by Vogue Singapore. Each gets a full-page portfolio. A collector's guide to which artists currently have studio slots open for commissions.

p.170 · To Be a Lobster
Philip Colbert on the lobster as an artistic alter ego. Traces the character from its first canvas to its current global reach in sculpture, furniture, and collaborations.

▸ InVOGUE

p.016 · Abangsapau
The musician shaping his life through his self-titled debut. He explains the gap between his first single and his album release and what changed in the studio during that time.

p.022 · The Art of Being
A reflection on caring for who we already are versus perpetual reinvention. Three questions for readers to audit whether their self-improvement is driven by desire or anxiety.

p.032 · An Artist's Armour
The ritual of getting dressed as told by a visual artist. Each garment is chosen based on how it affects the creative process rather than how it looks.

p.· Blazy of Glory
Nathan Heller reports on Matthieu Blazy's debut show for Chanel. The collection's references, the industry reception, and what it signals about Chanel's post-Viard direction.

▸ Beauty

p.070 · Through the Dynasties
The revival of historical Chinese makeup techniques. A step-by-step for reproducing one Tang Dynasty eyebrow shape using modern products.

p.074 · With Flying Colours
Colour-forward makeup looks for the new year. Each look is rated for office appropriateness on a 1-10 scale.

▸ Vitrine

p.084 · Fluid Dynamics
Daniel Arsham x Hublot collaboration. The design meets function review.

p.086 · Bling Empire
Jacob & Co. arrives in Singapore. The store design, the exclusive pieces, and the starting price for entry-level purchases.

p.096 · The Prince's Heirs
Buccellati retrospective in Shanghai. Three pieces that define the house's signature engraving technique.

▸ Life

p.106 · Lobster Lore
Philip Colbert's extended profile covering his studio practice, his team size, and his collaboration process with brands. One lesson he learned from a failed collaboration.

p.118 · Creative Horizons Unveiled
Art SG's fourth edition guide. Must-see galleries, emerging artists, and the VIP preview schedule.

p.128 · A New Act
Odette restaurant's 10th anniversary. The menu evolution and the one dish that has never left the menu since opening.

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Editor's Take

"The Art Issue" is conceptually clear—fashion and art treated as equals—but the execution is uneven. The Yerin Ha cover is well-timed to Bridgerton season buzz, and Nathan Heller's Chanel debut report brings genuine industry weight. Philip Colbert's double feature (profile plus "To Be a Lobster") is one piece too many for an artist who doesn't need two features. The eight local artists gallery is the most useful section for collectors. Weakest is the Jacob & Co. Singapore store piece, which is straight PR. Best for readers who track the art-fashion crossover and want a preview of Art SG.

Strengths
• Nathan Heller's Matthieu Blazy Chanel debut report with independent critical voice
• Eight-local-artist portfolio with commission availability information
• Historical Chinese makeup techniques feature with reproducible tutorials

Weaknesses
• Philip Colbert gets two features when one would suffice
• Jacob & Co. store opening piece is transparent advertorial

Verdict: Recommended — A conceptually focused art-fashion issue lifted by Heller's Chanel report and the local artist directory.