Siren Sunmi: L'Officiel Singapore's April Issue Is Out Now
What's better than one of the world's biggest K-pop stars gracing our music issue cover? Having her on a trio of covers, of course. Hot off a 14th anniversary bumper March issue, L'Officiel Singapore's April issue sees megastar and electro-glam queen Sunmi serving face in an array of bold, colour-laden Gucci fits. And it's clear the ivory milestone's festivities aren't over just yet. "Continuing to celebrate the big XIV this month, we’ve lined up 15 distinct Asian musicians who are changing the face of the game, for our annual music-themed issue," shares Editor-In-Chief, Ian Lee.
In STYLE, Spring/Summer 2021's hottest designs help us channel our biggest alter-ego fantasies – from the lacquered and luxurious Double C De Cartier to Louis Vuitton's plush Coussin offering. Flip the pages for a deep dive into the faces behind 21st-century music, sound and healing. From a no-holds-barred conversation between comedic duo Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie to performers-on-the-rise who are redefining the classical arena, we delve into the changing landscape of music as we know it. Get acquainted with some of the season's stomp-worthy shoes as seen in Walk This Way, from Miu Miu to Roger Vivier.
In BIJOUX, a dance apocalypse brought on by four female DJs who have made us shimmy through the times. From OG multihyphenate Ginette Chittick to electro-pop maven Wern Luk, we take a peek at the defining moments that paved the way for these household names. Additionally, get a closer look at Van Cleef & Arpels' one-of-a-kind six-piece Lucky Spring collection as well as Patek Philippe's latest offerings.
BEAUTY sees a festival-forward take on everyday skincare essentials. In Walking On Sunshine, multi-tasking products to suit your on-the-go needs. Sustainable beauty expert, Mathilde Thomas of Caudalie, gives us the low down on the importance of clean beauty and how to solve your maskne woes and in Sweet Sensation, graphic looks to complete this season's edgy ensembles.
Check out MODE for former Wonder Girl and superstar Sunmi's lowdown on her latest single and her affinity for all things retro – from her early '80s-inspired tracks to her current-day style. Explore a romantic universe where old-meets-new in Mureung Dowon and in LIVING, discover the medicinal power of sound through energetic healers Christina Michele Rios and Wendy Lum.
Says Olivier Burlot, CEO and publisher of Heart Media: "This music issue of L'Officiel Singapore is a celebration of talent across the sphere and a testament to the magazine's standing as vibrant, fresh, daring and adventurous. Fourteen years later and the magazine still stands as Asia’s most provocative luxury magazine."
The April 2021 issue of L'Officiel Singapore is now available on newsstands.