Vogue Singapore – November 2025

Summary

Issue 46 of Vogue Singapore, November 2025, takes "The Beating Heart" as its theme with the subtitle "from the kitchens of Southeast Asia to the dreamlike pulse of shoegaze, we trace the flavours, sounds and stories that nourish the spirit." Tilda Swinton explores nourishment as creative ritual, Hermes silk square creator Cecile Pesce reveals her process, and a generation of shoegaze artists finds new life.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Nourish

p.096 · Tilda
Tilda Swinton finds nourishment in the rituals that fuel her creativity. She discusses the discipline of repetition, the value of silence between projects, and why she treats her body as a collaborative instrument rather than a canvas.

p.110 · Passage Through the East
Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, model Chloe Magno journeys through Southeast Asia. Each stop—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand—is paired with a local textile or culinary tradition. A route guide for travelers wanting to replicate the trip in 5 days.

▸ InVOGUE

p.032 · The Carre of Life
Cecile Pesce, creative director of women's silk at Hermes, reveals how a silk square comes to life—from drawing to dyeing to the final hem. A glossary of terms collectors need when evaluating vintage scarves.

p.036 · Tailored for the Times
COS's autumn/winter 2025 see-now-buy-now collection is profiled. The business logic behind dropping the collection immediately rather than holding for a season. A sizing note on how COS fits compared to other high-street brands.

p.042 · Elena Velez
The Milwaukee-born designer on industrial femininity, creative survival, and design as reclamation. She names one manufacturing failure that became her signature texture.

p.046 · Thoughtful Wear
Clare Waight Keller discusses designing Uniqlo: C's autumn/winter 2025 collection. She explains how she adapts luxury-grade construction to Uniqlo's price point without compromising silhouette.

▸ Beauty

p.056 · Beauty Desk
Supplements that enhance wellness and amplify skin's radiance. Each product is reviewed with a 30-day trial period note. One vitamin D3-K2 combo is flagged as the most evidence-backed.

p.058 · Shift in Sync
Whether syncing our lives to our cycles could be key to feeling and performing our best. Interviews with an endocrinologist and a professional athlete who trains on a cycle-based schedule.

▸ Vitrine

p.072 · Back to the Future
Louis Vuitton's first watch, the limited-edition Monterey revival. Specs, production numbers, and price point. A collector's note on how it compares to the original 1990s model.

p.074 · It's a Woman's World
Jaeger-LeCoultre's Shanghai exhibition. CEO Jerome Lambert on the women's watch market in China. Three models highlighted as investment-grade.

▸ Life

p.088 · A Sea of Sound
Shoegaze finds new life through a new generation of Southeast Asian artists. A playlist of 8 tracks from bands currently touring the region. Venue recommendations for live shoegaze in Bangkok, Manila and Jakarta.

p.092 · Around the Dining Table
Pamelia Chia on how Asian cuisine blends indulgence with mindful eating. Three recipes adapted from her latest cookbook, each under 30 minutes.

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Editor's Take

"The Beating Heart" is a well-executed theme issue, and the Tilda Swinton piece is genuinely meditative without being impenetrable. The Hermes scarf feature ("The Carre of Life") is the kind of craft-level reporting this magazine does best. The shoegaze roundup is a smart cultural pivot that feels fresh for a fashion title. Weakest area is the supplements beauty desk, which reads like advertorial. The COS see-now-buy-now profile offers real business insight. Best for readers who want fashion-meets-craft with a Southeast Asian lens.

Strengths
• Hermes scarf creative process feature with collector-grade detail
• Tilda Swinton interview avoids cliche through discipline-focused framing
• Shoegaze playlist and venue guide adds genuine utility

Weaknesses
• Supplements beauty desk section reads as undisclosed sponsored content
• Eastern & Oriental Express travel piece lacks practical cost breakdown

Verdict: Recommended — A cohesive, craft-driven issue anchored by excellent Hermes and Tilda Swinton features.