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Vogue Singapore
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Gemma Chan on the magic of evolution and the treasures of a new chapter
The last time Gemma Chan was in Singapore was six years ago for the Captain Marvel festival—in which she played the dynamic Minn-Erva, a Kree member of Starforce. The fan event drew crowds to Marina Bay Sands, all eager to catch a glimpse of her, Samuel L Jackson and Brie Larson on a mid February day. Just before that, she had wrapped filming Crazy Rich Asians in 2017, in which she played the elegant socialite Astrid Leong—a role that touched hearts around the world due to Astrid's loving nature, aspirational lifestyle and impeccable, couture-clad taste. It remains one of Chan's most career-defining performances to date. Gemma wears Cartier high jewellery from the En Équilibre collection. Cartier Statera earrings and necklace in white gold with diamonds and onyx; Alexandre Vauthier jacket; Commando bodysuit; Calzedonia tights; Thomasine gloves. Peter Ash Lee It has now been four years since Chan last graced the cover of Vogue Singapore, for the November 2021 issue. As we speak, she is seated in the lounge at Changi Airport, preparing to board a flight to Hong Kong, having just attended one of Cartier's most anticipated events of the year—the unveiling of the final chapter of its Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection at National Gallery Singapore. Still, she is energetic yet calm, her voice carrying a signature lilt. As she winds down from the high-octane evening, I ask her what has changed in the last four years. 'A lot has changed, actually. On the work side, I started producing alongside acting, so I have many projects at different stages of development. After the pandemic, I have a deeper appreciation of time— spending it with family and loved ones. I've been very lucky that my nephews, who were living in Switzerland, and my sister—they've now moved the family back to the UK, to the place where I live, which is really, really nice.' Cartier Panthère Dentelée earrings and necklace in white gold with diamonds, emeralds and onyx; The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel dress; Swedish Stockings tights; Thomasine gloves. Peter Ash Lee With roles like Astrid from Crazy Rich Asians , Minn-Erva from Captain Marvel , Sersi from Eternals and Mia from Humans under her belt, it is only a natural progression that Chan has sought other ways to tell stories. 'It's always something that I wanted to do as soon as I could,' she says of producing. 'I had lots of ideas for books that I wanted to go after and write for, and stories that I wanted to tell. I enjoyed being part of the creative process in a much earlier stage, putting the whole creative team together. It's a lot of work, but I really enjoy it.' I ask her if there are narratives she's gravitated towards telling in particular. 'They are varied, but a common theme is about people who didn't get their due in their lifetime.' Cartier Panthère Orbitale necklace and ring in platinum with diamonds, amethysts, coral and onyx; Simone Rocha dress; Falke tights; Roger Vivier shoes. Peter Ash Lee Her latest role, as costume designer Edna in Duke Johnson's romantic noir The Actor , strongly reflects this sentiment. Starring André Holland alongside her, it is based on Donald E Westlake's thriller Memory . Set in 1950s America, the story follows Holland's Paul Cole after he suffers a brutal attack to the head—the result of a scandalous affair he was having with a married woman—causing him to suffer memory loss. The film dissects themes of race, identity, politics and truth versus perspective. Johnson based the film's style on a stop-motion animation he co-directed with Charlie Kaufman, aiming to bring that distinctive quality into a live-action format. It was this vision that intrigued Chan, who was already taken by the script. 'It's like the transition of experiences,' Chan explains, when drawing parallels between the two films. 'The sets are also painted to have false perspectives and have this otherworldly feel.' The construction of identity, it strikes me, is an interesting thing to delve into—especially given how easy it is to reinvent yourself in the world of social media. Objects are bought to paint a narrative, clothes are worn to project an image, and monologues are delivered and written to influence thought. In 2025, becoming 'someone new' isn't a farfetched concept. And while the idea may carry a negative connotation, Chan views it as a chance for rebirth. Cartier Statera earrings and necklace in white gold with diamonds and onyx; Alexandre Vauthier jacket; Commando bodysuit; Calzedonia tights; Thomasine gloves; Christian Louboutin shoes. Peter Ash Lee 'I hope that people, when they watch the film, can go on a journey with these characters and that they feel connected to it and, like André Holland's character in the film, they can feel like it's never too late to be someone new,' she shares, pensively. 'When I look back on my life, there have been many lives in one and various versions of myself at different times, simply because the circumstances changed so much and I was so much younger. That's probably true for a lot of people. The idea that we can keep reinventing ourselves, and keep having to evolve and change, that's one of the things that makes life interesting. 'The idea that we can keep reinventing ourselves; that's one of the things that makes life interesting.' The concept of reinvention is portrayed particularly well by Chan's character, Edna, whom Paul finds himself falling in love with when he moves to a small town. As he grapples with figuring out who he is and piecing together elements of his past, he is compelled to come to terms with his present, within a blossoming snapshot of two young people getting to know each other. Cartier Tigris earrings and necklace in yellow gold with orange, yellow and white diamonds, emeralds, topaz and onyx; Burc Akyol jacket. Peter Ash Lee Edna's defining moment is her appearance in a beautifully nostalgic clown costume, which she makes herself. The vision was led by costume designer Suzie Harman, who referenced the 1950s heavily, drawing inspiration from legendary actors like Marlon Brando, specifically in On the Waterfront . 'The kind of costume that Edna wears when you first meet her in the film, Suzie wanted it to look like something that she would have made herself. She had all these great Halloween references. We had a lot of fun picking out which images she might have put onto her outfit and decorating herself. It was playful and a key part of getting into the character,' she shares. Chan's commitment to fashion extends beyond the movie screen. A long-time advocate for Asian creatives, particularly fashion designers, she has spotlighted names like Miss Sohee and Huishan Zhang on some of the biggest red carpets in the world. It is no surprise that she is now one of Cartier's newly minted ambassadors, alongside stars like Jisoo and Deepika Padukone. Cartier Tigris earrings and necklace in yellow gold with orange, yellow and white diamonds, emeralds, topaz and onyx; Burc Akyol jacket; Alexandre Vauthier pants; Christian Louboutin shoes. Peter Ash Lee 'My relationship with Cartier came about organically. I was given a family heirloom, an old Cartier watch that wasn't working. I took it to Cartier and they restored it for me. I also, at the same time, got to have a tour of the original workshop, which is incredible, and it's rare that a place like that is still in its original location and still open,' she reminisces. Her shoot for Vogue Singapore sees her wearing pieces from Cartier's En Équilibre—French for 'balanced'—high jewellery collection, which is described as a testament to the sophisticated simplicity of the maison, and all about 'creating the right balance'—an essence that Cartier describes as the core of its innovation. 'I loved the Tsagaan necklace. It's inspired by the snow leopard. And depending on what angle you're looking at the necklace from, the face of the leopard appears and disappears. It's ingenious and stunning.' Cartier Tsagaan earrings and necklace in white gold with diamonds and onyx; Louis Vuitton dress; Calzedonia tights. Peter Ash Lee This level of excellence is something Chan holds close to her heart as she embarks on a new chapter. A UNICEF ambassador since 2021, she shares plans for the Futures at Risk campaign, which aims to collaborate with the UK government to secure brighter futures for children. On the creative front, she also has a full plate. She is executive producing an Amazon series titled Rise of the Empress —an adaptation of Julie C Dao's fantasy novels, which follow a young girl's pursuit of greatness. She reveals that the writers' room is currently underway, with production set to begin by the end of the year. As for the number one question she gets? If there will be a sequel to Crazy Rich Asians —to which she promises some exciting news soon, with a knowing laugh. As she goes for gold, we pause collectively to think about the essence of the word, which is the theme of Vogue Singapore's June issue. Without hesitation, Chan shares, true to form: 'Excellent and aspirational with an enduring quality of kindness.' Photographer Peter Ash Lee Styling Konca Aykan Hair Neil Moodie Make-up Akari Sugino Manicure Michelle Class Set design Nat Turnbull Photographer's assistants Kurt Lavastida, Elena Santolaya Digitech Julius Bohlin Stylist's assistants Juli Molnar, Isabela Orozco Make-up assistant Jun Local production company Myself Production Local director of production Julien Pegourier Local producers Remy Nino Auriel, Dara Domingues, Mathieu Fresquet Producer David Bay Vogue Singapore's June 'Gold' issue will be out on newsstands from 13 June and available to preorder online.
BusinessToday
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BusinessToday
Cartier Strikes the Perfect Balance with ‘En Équilibre' in Stockholm
While many luxury houses on Place Vendôme headed south for their latest launches, Cartier took a different path. The French jeweller chose Stockholm to reveal En Équilibre, a 115-piece High Jewellery collection inspired by the concept of balance. As Cartier's chief marketing officer Arnaud Carrez explained, the city's blend of urban life and nature perfectly reflects the collection's ethos of harmony and precision. Before the showcase, Cartier revealed Gemma Chan as a new brand ambassador. The actor, known for Crazy Rich Asians and Captain Marvel, has long had ties to the house and most recently wore Cartier jewels at the Grand Dîner du Louvre. A standout piece in the collection is the Pavocelle necklace, inspired by an exceptional 58.08-carat sapphire cabochon. Its design echoes the majestic tail of a peacock through a series of openwork motifs, combining intricate craftsmanship with natural inspiration. Precision extends beyond design to the selection and setting of stones. The Skudo and Azulejo rings exemplify this focus, featuring shield diamonds and a striking 13.35-carat Ceylon sapphire, respectively. These pieces demonstrate Cartier's commitment to harmony in every detail, from gemstone choice to structural balance. Another standout is the Shito necklace, where twin lines of diamonds and emeralds cross in front and back, drawing the eye to two exceptional Zambian emerald drops weighing nearly 50 carats. The collection's 'nothing in excess' approach enhances its visual impact, letting the natural beauty of the gemstones shine without distraction. Cartier's ability to create drama with minimalism is further seen in the Hyala necklace, where coloured diamonds and sapphires seem to float against the skin. A nearly invisible pink gold setting holds the gemstones in place, creating an illusion of weightlessness and fluid movement. The Panthère Dentelle, meanwhile, reimagines Cartier's iconic panther in lace-like openwork. This complex design features over 274 carats of Colombian emerald beads cascading towards a stylised feline holding a 4-carat kite-cut diamond. The design required 5,700 hours, with 4,100 hours devoted solely to jewellery craftsmanship. Other pieces, such as Tsagaan, showcase Cartier's use of negative space and sculptural form inspired by the elusive snow leopard. In this necklace, the animal's features only emerge at certain angles, thanks to an arrangement of kite-, lozenge- and triangle-cut stones. The Traforato necklace, on the other hand, uses emerald and onyx to build a sense of volume around three prominent octagonal gems. Creative director Jacqueline Karachi emphasised that balance is essential at every stage of creation, from sourcing stones to the final manufacturing. The goal is to restore harmony to the eye and create pieces that appear effortless yet embody meticulous expertise. This includes invisible details, such as polishing edges hidden from view, which only a skilled jeweller would notice during servicing. Cartier's artisans spent nearly 100,000 hours crafting this collection, blending traditional handcraftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The workshops in Paris bring together stone experts, designers, sculptors, and more under one roof, ensuring each piece is a perfect balance of creativity, technical mastery, and comfort. WWD Related
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘What keeps me balanced is…': Deepika Padukone on 'dealing with difficult situations' amid feud with Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone talked about how she deals with difficult or complicated situations in a new interview from Sweden. She said in such situations she is able to listen to her inner voice which leads her towards peace. Her comments arrive amid her fallout with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga over his film Spirit. Sandeep recently shared an angry tweet which many assume is for Deepika who has now been replaced by Triptii Dimri in the film. Amid this, Deepika was asked about what keeps her balanced in her interview with Vogue Arabia. She replied, 'What keeps me balanced is just being truthful, authentic. Whenever I'm faced with complicated or difficult situations, to be able to listen to my inner voice and just stand by decisions that really give me a lot of peace is when I feel most in equilibrium.' 'I just listen to my gut, to what feels right. I think it's easier said than done but I think it's when you shut out the noise around you and just listen to your gut. I think the answers are always there. Wanting to collaborate with people I know I'm going to have a good time working with, surrounding myself with family and friends, and being authentic is how I feel I'm able to find my balance,' also added the new mom about balancing personal and professional life. Deepika was at a Cartier event for its High Jewelry collection 'En Équilibre' in Stockholm, Sweden. While she did not comment directly on her fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, many believe she dropped a subtle hint after Vanga's post went viral. On Monday, Vanga shared an angry tweet, without mentioning anyone's name, he also accused an actor of playing "dirty PR games". "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are.... Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? "As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it. Aisa karo.... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. (Let's do one thing... next time tell the whole story... because I don't even care a bit) #dirtyPRgames," Vanga shared. Spirit stars Prabhas in the lead.
Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Zendaya Is Actually Anna Sawai's Red Carpet Muse And She's In On The Joke
Anna Sawai is a history-maker. The New Zealand born and Japan-raised actor and singer recently became the first Japanese actress to win a Primetime Emmy when she received the Outstanding Lead Actress nod for her work in . Sawai is also a Cartier ambassador and, with stylist to the absolute stars Karla Welch at her side, a minimalist red carpet maven. The 32-year-old turns out sleek and elevated ensembles whenever the situation calls for it, and her elegant takes on looks from Armani, Louis Vuitton and Dior have us paying attention at ELLE UK HQ . Anna Sawai by Candice Lake She's also proved herself gracious in the face of social media adversity. Earlier this month the internet was alight with discussion of Sawai and Read Next With a busy summer ahead of her (she's set to film A24's next hit Enemies opposite internet boyfriends Austin Butler and Jeremy Allen White) we sat down with the laid-back star as she gets ready for Cartier's En Équilibre launch in Stockholm. Anna Sawai by Candice Lake Can you talk me through what you're wearing this evening and what you're hoping to channel? I'm wearing a very feminine dress by Giambattista Valli. I'm really excited to wear this because I heard that Valli himself is going to be there at the event. The dress is black so you can really see the jewellery shine. I'm wearing diamonds with rubellites inspired by bows. Bows are obviously weapons, signifying strength, but also feel very feminine - I love the balance. My hair and make-up is very simple which helps me feel like I'm still very much myself and it's all about the jewellery. I always like to channel elegance and finding the balance between femininity and strength. Anna Sawai by Candice Lake What is it like working with Karla Welch for your red carpet looks and how do you marry your off-duty personal style? Karla just really understands me. She has so many different clients and she dresses everyone very differently. I tend to wear things that are very simple in my day-to-day life. Like, right now, I'm just wearing a plain white tee with Cartier jewels. I wear Cartier jewellery every day - it makes me feel elevated and that I don't have to try hard with my outfits. Karla understands that I feel comfortable wearing things that are a little bit less loud. There was a time when I was about to wear something that felt like it wasn't really fitting the event. Karla told me, 'whatever you feel comfortable with' and we did find something that felt a little bit more fitting, and I felt good about it. So there's never been a time when I stepped onto the carpet or event and just felt out of place. I've been I feel very lucky to say that. Karla is very supportive with choosing things that I feel good in. Anna Sawai by Candice Lake What are your off-duty wardrobe staples then? I always travel with a white t-shirt. Karla actually gifted one to me and I loved it so much I bought a couple more. It's the [As for] the jewels I wear the Anna Sawai by Candice Lake Who are your personal style and red carpet heroes? It's going to be funny talking about this now, because I think everyone's aware of what happened, but I love Zendaya's style so much. I think she's so stylish, so fun on [red] carpets. She always has this amazing theme - if she's promoting a movie, then she's wearing something that's related to that movie. I think she's so cool, but then in her day-to-day life, I feel like she was she's also just a simple gal, and I really just look up to her. I read that Zendaya sent you flowers after the Met Gala. There's such a long standing narrative pitting women against each other, do you feel that the door is closing on that old, toxic narrative? People like to make up stories like that because it's a little bit more interesting than people who are getting along. Anna Sawai by Candice Lake The thing is, she didn't even have to send me flowers, but she did because she just is that kind of person where she's trying to spread kindness, and I thought it was really cool. I wrote her a letter and sent her something back because I want to be like that. I recently saw a video of Zendaya [discussing] when she first met Rihanna and she was talking about how Rihanna didn't have to be so sweet, but she was, and she was very inspired by her. [Now] she's doing the same to people like me, and so I just want to make sure that I'm doing the same. It's about supporting each other and uplifting one another. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today . Related Story Related Story Digital Fashion Editor Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
In Pics: Deepika Padukone dazzles in red gown, floor-length robe, and diamonds at Cartier Gala in Stockholm
In Pics: Deepika Padukone dazzles in red gown, floor-length robe, and diamonds at Cartier Gala in Stockholm 7 Photos . Updated: 28 May 2025, 10:51 AM IST Share Via Deepika Padukone breaks the internet with her luxe red look at Cartier's star-studded Stockholm event. 1/7Deepika Padukone took to Instagram to share photos from the Cartier event, captioning them, Hej from Stockholm. (Instagram ) 2/7Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Shaleena Nathani, the actress wore a striking ensemble from Ashi Studio's Fall 2023 collection. (Instagram ) 3/7Deepika adorned the Pavocelle necklace from Cartier's latest En Équilibre collection, showcasing a remarkable 58.08 carat sapphire cabochon as its centrepiece. (Instagram ) 4/7Deepika's striking red ensemble from Ashi Studio features a dramatic floor-length robe draped elegantly over her shoulders. (Instagram ) 5/7Deepika and Shaleena completed the look with an exquisite Cartier jewel from the brand's latest collection. (Instagram ) 6/7The actress opted for a sleek, slicked-back hairstyle with a side parting to complement her look. (Instagram )
