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Vogue Singapore
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Here's everything you need to know about Next In Vogue 2025
Half a decade ago, Vogue Singapore set out on a journey. To unearth stories from our homeland and its neighbouring countries, push the boundaries for fashion and innovation, and uplift the voices of our region. Five years on, these remain the guiding principles for the heart of the magazine. Beyond some enthralling covers that have put Vogue Singapore on the map—like an NFC-enabled cover which also spotlighted rising models from the region—we've also worked towards honing our craft, via a slew of insightful pillars. Take Vogue Introduces and Vogue Dialogues for example, both of which have only allowed us to expand our reach and elevate creative souls whose stories were waiting to be told. Over the course of the past few years, collaborative ventures such as the Vogue Talent Prize and Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize have been fruitful in platforming emerging young talent and future-forward businesses. It was always about changing the conversation—and building an unparalleled sense of community amongst the creatives of the region. It was precisely for this cause, that we first launched Next In Vogue in 2023. Our multi-day landmark event that saw leading voices of the industry come together, to engage in a multitude of purposefully-curated activities and panel discussions—all surrounding the interesting intersections between fashion, beauty, technology and culture. We've even seen a slew of celebrity faces in attendance, like Ashley Park of Emily in Paris fame arriving on our shores to discuss diversity in the entertainment and fashion industry, whilst Everything Everywhere All At Once 's Stephanie Hsu was present for last year's hallmark affair. It was also 2024's edition that clinched the Gold award for Best Event (In Person and Virtual) by the Global Native Advertising Awards. Two years on, Next In Vogue returns for its third edition. Slated to unfurl from 16 to 17 October, this year's iteration is made all the more special—as we celebrate five years of Vogue Singapore. It's only natural then, that we're upping the ante for this year's flagship event. To tease the full scale of Next In Vogue 2025, we gathered a fleet of industry names, cherished partners and regional creatives at Vogue Singapore's vibrant new home, The Mill. A vibrant creative enclave teeming with industrial-meets-gothic design sensibilities, our new office is no longer just for the team—it's a space dedicated to expanding and nurturing our Club Vogue community. Centred by a plush Club Vogue Lounge, members can connect, attend (or even host!) exclusive events and find a second home within the Vogue community here. A bird's eye view of our new Club Vogue Lounge at The Mill. David Bay Stepping into our scintillating new space at The Mill, the room was abuzz with energy in anticipation of the morning's exciting announcements. Contemporary floral arrangements by Summerhillfiore Singapore adorned photo-worthy spots—including a mini exhibit which showcased Adeline Esther's titillating creation for the cover of Vogue Singapore's 'Home' issue, as worn by local icon Zoe Tay. Our guests remained well-fed, with a constant stream of canapés, fresh juices and coffee from Luxe Catering. Adeline Esther's custom creation for Vogue Singapore's 'Home' issue, on display, offering a sneak into this year's Vogue Closet, titled 'Asia Reimagined'. David Bay A sneak at Vogue Singapore's new home at The Mill. David Bay Bold floral arrangements with our Vogue lettering, by Summerhillfiore Singapore. David Bay It only set the tone for what was to come next. To kick things off, our publisher-at-large and the Vice President of Business Development and Innovation, Bettina von Schlippe greeted everyone with an opening speech, welcoming our treasured guests to Vogue Singapore's new home, before addressing how Next In Vogue has evolved over the past two years. Publisher-at-large and the Vice President of Business Development and Innovation, Bettina von Schlippe welcoming everyone to Vogue Singapore's new home at The Mill. David Bay To elaborate on the detailed facets of this year's edition, publisher Natasha Damodaran then proceeded to give our guests an understanding of this year's overarching themes. Starting with the returning Next In Vogue Conversations, which will be centred around the theme: The Year of The Reset. Continuing the success of the last two years, global thought leaders and laureate speakers will be brought together once again to take a deeper dive into how the rules of fashion, business and culture are being rewritten amid new world views. With the theme in mind, panels will also zoom in on the rise of Southeast Asia's creative universe, and the regional forces who are redefining what innovation and influence can look like in today's industry. Vogue Singapore's publisher Natasha Damodaran sharing more about Next In Vogue 2025. David Bay David Bay Of course, Next In Vogue also marks the return of Vogue Closet, which will hit a little closer to home this year. Titled 'Asia Reimagined', the exhibited pieces in 2025's iteration of Vogue Closet will see marvellous works of couture—all reimagined with a Southeast Asian lens. Tapping on designers from the region, these custom works will reimagine the threads that define our region's rich tapestry and present a new visual language of where tradition, craftsmanship and innovation converge. Esteemed guests at our Next In Vogue 2025 preview. David Bay Canapés by Luxe Catering. David Bay Esteemed guests at our Next In Vogue 2025 preview. David Bay Esteemed guests at our Next In Vogue 2025 preview. David Bay And that's not all. The popular kid on the block, the Vogue Glam Room makes a beeline for Next In Vogue 2025 too. Best believe that the beauty aficionados in the crowd will be well-satiated, with only more masterclasses and interactive sessions to appease the aesthete at heart. Meanwhile, the Vogue Innovation Showcase returns for its second round this year, this time around with a focus on the cutting-edge concepts of our Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize finalists. It's in this room that you'll be introduced to the future. Of next-gen solutions spanning sustainable material breakthroughs, AI-powered resale platforms and a virtual showroom that reimagines the future of the retail industry. There will also be a number of more intimate fringe activities happening in tandem with the multi-day event, each one meant to complement the overall experience of any attendee of Next In Vogue 2025. Guests listening intently at the preview for Next In Vogue 2025. David Bay Yet what's a Vogue event without a glamorous red carpet affair to end things on a high? To that end, the Vogue Singapore Gala will serve as the ultimate toast to Vogue Singapore's fifth anniversary. An invite-only evening set to happen on 18 October, expect to see a celebration of the best in fashion, culture and the region's most spirited creative forces. Beyond the red carpet and a spectacular runway show, the evening will also see the announcement of this year's winners for both the Vogue Talent Prize 2025 and the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025. Nothing short of magical then. To conclude the intimate preview session for Next In Vogue 2025, our guests walked away with a Vogue Singapore signature tote—each one consisting of our July/August 'Home' issue as well as a special set of limited-edition postcards featuring stunning visuals from our latest issue—our labour of love and an ode to home. With only more exciting updates about the colossal affair to come, watch this space to keep abreast about it all. Each guest walked home with our signature tote and a special set of our limited-edition postcards featuring imagery from the 'Home' issue. David Bay Keep up to date with future announcements of Next In Vogue 2025 and purchase your tickets here. Early bird tickets are available until 8 September.
Vogue Singapore
20-06-2025
- Business
- Vogue Singapore
Meet the three Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025 finalists
This year, the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize returns to spotlight the brightest entrepreneurial minds reimagining fashion, sustainability, and technology across Asia and beyond. A collaboration with BMW, the programme champions fashion and beauty innovators building the future of design through cross-industry creativity, circular systems, and digital transformation. Applications came in from all around the globe, and after an intensive two-day bootcamp, ten standout businesses were chosen to move forward into a three-week mentorship programme. Participants had the valuable opportunity to work with esteemed leaders from world-class institutions, including Renzo Vitale, Creative Director Sound at BMW Group, Corey Moran, Head of Industry, Fashion and Luxury at Google, Artaud Frenoy, Head of APAC at VEJA, and Nanette Wong, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Fenty Beauty & Fenty Fragrance, among others. Their final pitch was presented to an internal jury composed of the Vogue Singapore and Brinc teams, alongside global investors. From this pool, three finalists emerged—Arxy, Authentified, and BioFluff—each chosen for their distinctive vision, clear roadmap, and capacity to spark real change. These three companies will now face the VIP jury, comprised of global leaders at the forefront of luxury, innovation, and design. Among them: Bettina von Schlippe, Vogue Singapore's Publisher-at-Large, Alexis Bonhomme, founder of Trinity Asia, Natasha Damodaran, Vogue Singapore's publisher, Rose du Chatellier, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Condé Nast, and Oliver Heilmer, Head of Design BMW Compact Class and Neue Klasse, BMW M. For Heilmer, whose team is pioneering BMW's next-generation vehicles under the Neue Klasse vision, the innovation prize reflects an aligned mission: 'BMW has a strong history and has always strived to resolve contradictions: to create a design that meets the spirit of the times and thus remains timeless. In many ways, the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize is aimed to bring about change in a similar way, and I am thrilled for BMW and myself to support this project'. He also emphasised the importance of cross-disciplinary inspiration. 'For example, one person on our team builds skateboards, while another lived on a sailboat for two years—this is all part of indirect inspiration. These experiences feed into our collective design language—it's that creative discourse that drives innovation.' Indeed, the exchange of ideas between tech, fashion, design, and sustainability underpins the ethos of the programme, which culminates this October at Vogue Singapore's Next In Vogue gala. There, the winner will be announced and awarded a S$20,000 monetary prize, a feature by Vogue Singapore, a one-year membership at the Singapore Fashion Council, and—courtesy of VisitMonaco—a four-night stay at the Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo, with dinner at the two-Michelin-starred Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac. The winner will also receive mentorship from Monegasque institutions such as MonacoTech and be introduced to a global network of investors and industry leaders. Below, read on to find about more about the three shortlisted businesses and their innovative visions. Arxy Artzy is the world's first fully immersive and interactive virtual showroom platform for B2B wholesale. Courtesy of Arxy Touted as the world's first fully immersive and interactive virtual showroom platform for B2B wholesale, Arxy is redefining how brands and retailers connect. By addressing the outdated and unsustainable nature of traditional wholesale—which relies on costly physical showrooms, international travel, and excessive sample production— Arxy offers scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient tools designed to modernise the wholesale process. These entrenched practices not only slow down operations but also raise barriers for small brands and contribute to the industry's carbon footprint. Arxy's mission is to build a dynamic, collaborative, and tech-forward ecosystem that cuts costs, reduces waste, and expands reach—empowering the next generation of fashion creatives to thrive. Since its launch, Arxy has rapidly gained industry recognition. The company was selected twice by Vogue Business as one of the ten tech startups set to reshape the fashion industry, presenting at Fashion Futures in both New York and London. In early 2025, it unveiled a virtual talent showroom for Istituto Marangoni, earning press coverage and widespread interest; the institution has since engaged Arxy on two further projects and named them their exclusive technology partner in this field. Today, Arxy works with over 20 brands, including Veronique Leroy and Annakiki, and has attracted over 300 retailers across 36 countries, from LuisaViaRoma and Saks to well-established regional retailers. Most recently, the company was invited to showcase at the Global Fashion Summit 2025 and host a workshop in Jakarta, further cementing its place at the forefront of fashion's digital evolution. Authentified Authentified provides the back-end technology to connect brands, customers and secondhand marketplaces for efficient resale. Courtesy of Authentified Authentified is building the back‑end infrastructure to power seamless, brand‑led resale at scale. The platform integrates directly with fashion brands—such as launch partner Decjuba, which generated over 500 listings in its first week following its February 2025 debut—connecting them and their customers to established secondhand marketplaces like eBay. This integration enables brands to embrace resale on their own terms: earning royalties, accessing valuable post‑purchase data, and driving ongoing customer engagement. Customers, in turn, benefit from a resale experience that's easy, trusted, and fully brand‑backed. With additional partnerships including Australia Post and Salvos Stores to support logistics and donations, Authentified is laying the foundation for effortless, circular fashion at scale. Since launch, the platform has grown to support over 1,500 registered users and has facilitated the sale of more than 1,400 items, with strong momentum across both brand and customer adoption. Authentified currently partners with Decjuba, Bared Footwear, Kivari, and Cambridge Clothing, with two more marketplace integrations in discussion. The team recently launched a live brand dashboard and has received positive feedback from major retailers during ongoing meetings. Recognition has followed swiftly: Authentified was selected for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund, named a LaunchVic Top 30 Best Newcomer, shortlisted for the AFR Sustainability Leaders Award 2025 (via Decjuba), and was a finalist at Power Retail Big Bash 2025 in both the Top Sustainability Initiative and Top Innovator categories. Biofluff BioFluff is the world's first 100% plant-based fur, shearling, and plush alternative. Courtesy of Biofluff Born from a bold ambition to phase out both animal-derived and plastic-based furs, BioFluff is the world's first 100% plant-based alternative to fur, shearling, and plush. Its flagship material, Savian, is crafted in Italy from flax, nettle, and hemp fibres—offering a high-luxury textile with a remarkably low environmental footprint. The material made its high-profile debut at COP28 in December 2023, appearing as part of Stella McCartney's Pre-Fall 2024 collection, where it garnered global attention as a pioneering sustainable innovation. Since then, BioFluff has continued to rewrite the rules of luxury by proving that plant-powered fashion can be beautiful, functional, and scalable. Momentum has only grown. In January 2024, BioFluff partnered with Ganni, showcasing the brand's Bou Bag crafted in Savian during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The company also took its first steps into interiors by unveiling an artisanal bench with Andrea Rosso's RedDuo during Barcelona Design Week. In November 2024, BioFluff initiated a working group with players in the toy and licensing industry, aiming to co-create a category-appropriate plant-based plush solution. Recognition has come from across the industry: the brand was a finalist for the 2022 LVMH Innovation Award, and most recently, BioFluff was shortlisted for the Drapers Sustainability Awards 2025, cementing its place at the forefront of next-generation materials. Learn more about the Vogue Singapore Foundation and subscribe to Club Vogue .
