Celebrity Life

Stand out in a vanilla world with a potpourri of patterns.

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For style entrepreneur and glamorous Singaporean socialite Arissa Cheo, the confidence and assuredness that comes with experience is one of life’s great luxuries. Here, the founder of one of Asia’s hottest fashion lines – aptly named Arissa X – shares her tips for what to wear for dinner at the Captain’s table, as well as why holidays at sea are the ultimate treat.

[caption id="attachment_191791" align="alignnone" width="1391"] VIP guests can arrive in style on the helipad, Genting Dream of Dream Cruises | Top, vest and skirt: Louis Vuitton | Shoes: Fendi | Sunglasses and rings: Arissa Cheo’s own[/caption]

How would you describe your professional life?

I’ve been in fashion ever since I graduated, although it wasn’t planned. I studied Communication and Film, and I was looking at doing something more in media, but I ended up doing something online with my cousin – an online ecommerce site. After that, when it came to starting something on my own, fashion made sense as I already had experience in that.

Where did that passion for style come from?

I do love fashion – I love shopping! When me and my cousin were kids, we used to pretend that we had a store and sold clothes, who knows, maybe it came from that!

You’ve had the chance to attend many extravagant events. What does glamour mean to you?

To tell you the truth, I actually don’t enjoy every single event – I'm always standing in the corner and then out of there in 30 minutes! Unless it’s for work, and to support friends, of course. In terms of what glamour is, I don’t think it’s about how you look, or what you wear, it’s all about how you feel. So, if you’re feeling comfortable and confident then you’re naturally at ease and can enjoy yourself more. That’s what glamour means to me.

So, what’s the secret ingredient to confidence?

You know, I wasn’t confident at all when I was young, although I was very good at covering it up. I think it really takes a long time to gain confidence, and that comes from getting to know yourself better. It’s about being your authentic self. As you grow, you’re learning along the way, gaining more confidence as you go. And if in doubt, put on some heels and lipstick – that can help a lot!

And how can you get this inner confidence?

Mindfulness, health and wellness, they do play a part in helping you find yourself. But for me personally, the issue I had when I was younger was not being able to manage what people thought of me, and now I’m at a point in my life when I really don’t care about that anymore. Now, it’s really about how you feel and what the people that really care and love you think. It’s the people that you have the most respect and love for, that’s all that matters really.

So, what would we find you wearing at the Captain’s table, for dinner?

When I’m in Singapore, I’m usually in sweats or T-shirts and shorts, but if I go on holiday then I love to go all out and dress up – heels, gowns, the works! So, for a beautiful evening dinner, I’d love a flowing gown and some stunning jewellery. I accessorise a lot! I always have rings on – right now I’m loving them in gold. But when I go on a cruise or a ship, I dress very differently to how you might normally see me.

So, you enjoy spending time on the water?

I love the water! It’s just such a luxury to go aboard. I’ve always loved being in the water, being surrounded by the open ocean. It’s so incredibly calming, and the convenience of being taken from place to place on a boat – you can just hop on and hop off, it’s like a moving hotel. What more could you want!

[caption id="attachment_191790" align="alignnone" width="1460"] Palace Villa guests can enjoy an exclusive private bridge tour hosted by the Captain, Genting Dream of Dream Cruises | Jacket, trousers, shirt and tie: Dolce & Gabbana | Hat: Gucci | Rings: Arissa Cheo’s own[/caption]

Photographer Jeff Chang  

Stylist Jerome Awasthi 

Assisted by Jet Ho

Hair and Makeup Manisa Tan using Clé de Peau Beauté

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Louis Vuitton enters gaming world further after Final Fantasy character fronts Spring 2016 line, with the launch of the high-tech bespoke case.

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Louis Vuitton enters gaming world further after Final Fantasy character fronts Spring 2016 line, with the launch of the high-tech bespoke case.

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There will soon be "Made in the USA" Louis Vuitton bags thanks to the recently opened LV factory in Keene, Texas. Is this a good idea?

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Whether autumn brings you reflection or exuberance, greet the season of mellow fruitfulness with sober monochromes or breezy separates.

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Photography Kinwai Cheung 
Styling Bhisan Rai 

Hair Peter Cheng 

Make-up Gloomy Kwok at HK Makes Artist by Karen Yiu

Casting Director Janice Yip at Yon Management

Styling Assistant Nisham Limbu 

Models Sean Chan at Primo, Yang Shuo and Neo S at Yon Management

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The new Louis Vuitton Maison is more than a store, it's a gallery and a one-of-a-kind cultural destination.

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LVMH shares have risen 49% this year, giving them capital required to make a realistic acquisition bid for Tiffany & Co valued at US$12 billion

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Aquamarines, emeralds, spinels and sapphires add crystalline clarity and pristine perfection to these Louis Vuitton jewels.

[caption id="attachment_170994" align="alignnone" width="2279"] La Reine earrings in white gold with diamonds; La Reine necklace in platinum and white gold with aquamarines and diamonds.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_170990" align="alignnone" width="2717"] La Reine ring in white gold with aquamarine and diamonds.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_170993" align="alignnone" width="2279"] La Cavalière earrings in white gold with diamonds; La Cavalière pedant in white gold with spinels and diamonds.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_170991" align="alignnone" width="2717"] La Cavalière bracelet in white gold with spinels and diamonds; La Cavalière ring in white gold with spinels and diamonds.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_170995" align="alignnone" width="2717"] Le Talisman earrings in white and yellow gold with emeralds, sapphires and diamonds.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_170992" align="alignnone" width="2279"] L'intuition earrings in white and yellow gold with diamonds, emeralds and onyx; L'intuition necklace in white and yellow gold with emerald and dia.[/caption]

Photography Marguerite Bornhauser 

Styling Zaneta Cheng 

Hair and Make-up Angelina Bergese

Photography Assistant Esther Huguet

Model Zoé Leger

Location Les Bains Paris 

Jewellery Louis Vuitton Haute Joaillerie Rides of the Knights Collection

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Less is more, but if "less" is thousands of dollars worth of diamonds... who has to know? Everyday jewellery pieces are dainty and simple, tying together any outfit almost effortlessly. We spotted subtle touches of gold and silver from some of the latest designer collections to hit stores, so grab them while you can.

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