As October comes to a close, so does Next in Vogue 2024. Returning bigger and bolder than before, the second edition of Vogue Singapore’s landmark event unfolded in style at the iconic Capitol Theatre and Capitol Kempinski Hotel. Held over a span of two days, it was a celebration of all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle—unveiled through panel conversations, masterclasses, activations, fringe events, and gala to close out the extravaganza.
This year’s key focus? All things innovation. First things first, Next in Vogue Conversations offered a peek into the future with the theme ‘AI and I’. A gathering of the creative industry’s biggest names, the thought-provoking panels revealed the ways in which technology—and more specifically, artificial intelligence—is revolutionising the fashion, beauty and creative landscape. Everything Everywhere All at Once star Stephanie Hsu headlined the event, offering an insightful look into the intersections between fashion and film. But she was far from the only prominent face that graced the occasion. Legendary couturist Gaurav Gupta, renowned photographers Nick Knight and Calum Knight, and award-winning contemporary artist Krista Kim were just some of the other panelists that provided us fresh perspectives into the growing role of technology in today’s creative industries.
To experience these emerging technologies for themselves, guests were welcomed to the Innovation Lounge, where three immersive activations awaited. Meanwhile, the Vogue Glam Room saw a series of masterclasses providing invaluable tips and tricks for beauty enthusiasts, and the Vogue Closet offered an exclusive look at red carpet looks from celebrated Asian designers like Gaurav Gupta, Chet Lo and Cong Tri—some of whom were displaying their creations in Singapore for the first time.
Beyond the three-day affair, an exciting slate of fringe events also took place, from private styling sessions with Urban Revivo to a tequila tasting with Don Julio. Serving as a continuation of all that went down at Next in Vogue, a special edition of Vogue Uncut, Vogue Singapore’s podcast series, was also recorded on-site with some of our illustrious speakers. And if you wanted a recap of the fruitful discussions that took place at Next in Vogue Conversations? Then we’ll urge you to look out for the bite-sized summaries prepared by Thoth.AI, who were there with us throughout it all.
Of course, the event wouldn’t have been complete without a Vogue-worthy party. The grandeur of the Capitol Theatre made for the perfect backdrop for our fourth anniversary gala—followed by an afterparty at HighHouse that ended the night with a bang. Below, we round up the most exciting things you might have missed at Next in Vogue 2024.
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Behold, The Capitol Theatre
Alas, it was time for Next in Vogue 2024 to kick off. This year, we held our multi-day landmark affair at heritage icon: the Capitol Theatre. Attendees also popped over to The Capitol Kempinski Hotel for other activations throughout Next in Vogue.
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Registering for Next in Vogue
Just in time to make it for the first session, a fleet of attendees began registering and receiving their exclusive wristbands for Next in Vogue 2024.
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Guests registering with Ivy Pass
Navigating Next in Vogue 2024 was made a breeze with Ivy Pass, a digital passport which allowed every attendee to access their schedule for the two-day affair.
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Always camera-ready
It wouldn’t be a Vogue event without a photo opportunity. To that end, our Next in Vogue photo wall was a favourite amongst attendees—who swept up any chance they could to snap a shot before entering the Capitol Theatre for the panels.
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Vogue Closet: Gaurav Gupta
Rather known for his enlivening, avant-garde creations favoured by celebrities, the Delhi-born couturist has created a universe of beautiful sculptural pleated silhouettes that drape like water; stunning surrealist pieces that catch the eye instantly. Here, Next in Vogue attendees got to see the garments worn by Beyoncé, Cardi B and Kim Kardashian.
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Discovering the Dyson OnTrac
At the Dyson OnTrac station, guests were welcome to have a go at the brand’s first audio-only high-fidelity noise cancelling earphones. With customisable ear caps and cushions, the devices are as stylish as they are functional.
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Digital fashion filters in the Innovation Lounge
How did we have fun with fashion? With Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF)’s virtual fashion filters that featured whimsical digital garments created in collaboration with H&M and Chet Lo, displayed by LG.
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The ethics of AI
Delving into the ethical complexities of AI’s growing role in the creative industry, a panel of artists, AI practitioners, and academics came together to discuss the moral implications of the rapidly evolving technology.
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The Vogue Kiosk
A favourite photo spot for Next in Vogue attendees? The Vogue Kiosk cart featuring our most visually-arresting issues from the past year—including our latest ‘Community’ issue for October 2024 of course.
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shu uemura masterclass in session
Jonathan Barrera, one of shu uemura’s top make-up artists, was present at the Vogue Glam Room to grant masterclass attendees with tips and tricks on how to achieve a festive make-up look with the latest shu uemura x Tasaki holiday collaboration. Over the two days, masterclasses held in the Glam Room were enriched by brand-curated presentations projected on display screens by LG.
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shu uemura masterclass attendees swatching the various products
Throughout Barrera’s sessions, attendees were given the opportunity to swatch and try out the various products he used to complete a festive-approved look.
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Helpful hair styling tips with KEVIN.MURPHY
A number of wide-eyed participants filed into the KEVIN.MURPHY masterclass to glean sage hair styling advice from Massimo Morello, a longstanding brand ambassador and hair stylist of the brand.
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Massimo Morello giving a KEVIN.MURPHY masterclass in the Glam Room
Morello worked his magic with an arsenal of KEVIN.MURPHY tools in order to demonstrate how to achieve one of the brand’s signature Screen.Siren looks, whilst giving tips on how to beat the heat-induced frizz along the way.
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Edible futures with Forged
How will we eat in the future? This was the precise question that food tech brand Forged sought to answer. Featuring four top chefs who have made use of Forged’s cultured meats—namely Christina Rasmussen of Fura, Mirko Febbrile of Somma and Fico, Hafizzul Hashim of Fiz and Ivan Brehm of Restaurant Nouri and Appetite—an insightful conversation explored the evolution happening within the food industry today, and the impact this will have on the dining experiences of tomorrow.
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A taste of Forged
Guests got to have a taste of something entirely new at the Forged tasting session, where canapés created using Forged Parfait were served. Marrying the tender melt-in-your-mouth quality of a parfait with the flavourful umami of Japanese quail, Forged Parfait is the cultured meat that is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.
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The glamour of the Zalora Luxury booth
From Versace to Jacquemus and Gucci, the Zalora Luxury booth was the eye-catching pitstop everyone made just before they entered the Capitol Theatre for Next in Vogue Conversations.
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A variety of desirable items were available at Zalora Luxury
Should they have been looking for a shopping experience during Next in Vogue, Zalora Luxury was the place to be.
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Vogue Closet: Cong Tri
Melding a contemporary approach to garment-making with his cultural sensibilities, Cong Tri breathes an exquisite sense of polish into his effortless designs. From an oversized white maxi shirt dress worn by Rihanna to a multi-coloured feathered frock worn by K-pop mega star Rosé.
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Vogue Singapore meets Stephanie Hsu
Stephanie Hsu needs no introduction. The Academy Award-nominated actress—best known for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once—sat down with Vogue Singapore’s fashion features editor Maya Menon for a chat on fostering inclusivity within the industry, tackling societal issues, and the creative intersections between fashion and film.
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The next frontier of science in beauty with Helena Rubinstein
Amidst the advent of tech within the beauty industry, how can one make the latest advances in aesthetics and skin science work for them? In this enlightening panel, Dr Audrey Gueniche, the scientific director of Helena Rubinstein, shared her insights on the aspects of skin science that are undergoing a revolution. She was joined by Dr. Stephanie Ho and entrepreneur Tjin Lee as they broke down the latest trends and shed light on how to create personalised strategies for health and beauty.
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An immersive AR experience of our Charli XCX cover shoot
In the Innovation Lounge, our April 2024 cover shoot with brat queen Charli XCX was brought to life by Nomtek and ShowStudio, with an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience powered by Apple Vision Pro. The experience was enriched by screen displays by LG, seamlessly integrating the AR experience with an extended look into our cover shoot for April 2024.
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Vogue Closet: Chet Lo
Few designers are able to carve out a niche for themselves so prominently, but where Chet Lo is concerned, that’s hardly a concern considering how well-renowned his acid-wash, spiky knits are now. Some of the garments seen at Next in Vogue include pieces worn by Jourdan Dunn, Raye and Jordyn Woods.
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Going behind the camera with Nick and Calum Knight
Examining the evolving landscape of fashion photography, an intimate fireside chat with renowned photographers Nick Knight and Calum Knight offered a glimpse into the ways that technology is challenging traditional techniques and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling in fashion.
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The Networking Lounge
In the spirit of fostering connection, the Networking Lounge was where like-minded creatives could gather. Networking sessions were also held, attended by everyone from key speakers to the Vogue Singapore team—allowing guests to mingle, collaborate and exchange ideas.
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The SK-II Magic Scan experience
During the SK-II masterclass, attendees got a chance to try its ever-popular Magic Scan, the world’s first contactless skin counselling experience which allows one to discern their true skin age with state-of-the-art facial recognition technology.
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Luxurious hand massages with SK-II
Using SK-II’s LXP Ultimate Perfecting Range, masterclass attendees were treated to relaxing hand massages by trained SK-II team members themselves.
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COzTERRA dress on auction
In collaboration with COzTERRA, Vogue Singapore worked with Singaporean knitwear designer Bryan Yeo to design a one-of-a-kind dress using the brand’s carbon-capturing fabrics. This garment was on display in the Innovation Lounge and made available for auction throughout Next in Vogue 2024. This display was set against an exclusive look into the design process, showcased through screen displays by LG.
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A vibrant set-up from Royal Salute
At the centre of Royal Salute’s activation at the Networking Lounge was the striking Continuum Lounge, a custom piece from designer Gabriel Tan that was as much furniture as it was spatial installation. As libations from the whisky house’s new Asia-exclusive 24-Year Old Cognac Cask Finish were served, the modular sofa made for the ideal setting to enjoy the exquisite blend.
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Delectable Don Julio cocktails
During the networking session, delicious tipples were available at the Networking Lounge courtesy of luxury tequila label Don Julio. Guests indulged in drinks such as the Paloma and the Old Fashioned—all crafted using the iconic Don Julio 1942.
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In conversation with Chet Lo
Chet Lo’s bold, spiky designs are instantly recognisable—having been worn by the likes of Dua Lipa, Doja Cat and Lizzo. This intimate chat saw the London-based designer sharing his unique approach to fashion, the inspirations behind his creations, and the ways in which he continues to push the boundaries of design.
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Creative collaborations with Royal Salute
Unexpected partnerships were at the heart of this insightful panel with Royal Salute—exploring the ways in which brands and creatives are coming together to challenge conventions and push the boundaries of what we understand as craft. Gabriel Tan, Nadine Ghosn and Jamie QQ Wu shared their thoughts on the evolution of interdisciplinary collaborations, and how this will shape the future of fashion and design.
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Keeping it real with Singapore's content creators
Local content creators across the lifestyle, beauty and fashion spheres came together for a compelling chat on engaging audiences meaningfully through the lens of authenticity. Featuring Shawn Soh, Preeti Nair, Denise Teo and Shazza, this panel was as entertaining as it was insightful—shedding light on how authenticity shapes digital presence and influences creative trajectory.
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On-site podcast studio
Acting as a continuation of the insightful panels that happened at Next in Vogue Conversations, a special edition of Vogue Uncut, Vogue Singapore’s podcast series, was also created in collaboration with Poddster. Recorded live on-site at the Capitol Kempinski Hotel, our illustrious speakers took to the booth to dive further into the intriguing topics they offered their expertise on during the panels.
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A conversation with Gaurav Gupta
Having dressed global icons from Beyoncé to Cardi B, Indian designer Gaurav Gupta is known for his sculpture-like garments. Vogue Singapore’s managing director Natasha Damodaran sat down with the acclaimed coutourist to find out more about the inspirations behind his creations and how he envisions the future of fashion.
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The Dyson masterclass in session in the Innovation Lounge
On Day 2, the Innovation Lounge was taken over for a masterclass session by Dyson—where the focus landed on its latest OnTrac headphones.
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The customisable Dyson OnTrac headphones
Inside the Dyson OnTrac masterclass, attendees got to play around with customising the ear caps and cushions of the stylish new device and test it out on their own.
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A guide to styling with COS
Ending off this year’s edition of Next in Vogue Conversations was an exclusive insider’s guide to styling, hosted by none other than Vogue Singapore’s editor-in-chief, Desmond Lim. Making use of all the latest looks from COS, he shared industry secrets and styling techniques—as well as his own personal best tips gained from years of hard-earned experience.
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Jingle and mingle with Don Julio
The Networking Lounge was filled with constant chatter all through the networking session, as Don Julio cocktails were concocted on the spot.
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An engrossed audience at Next in Vogue
Next in Vogue 2024 brought over 1,000 attendees to the Capitol Theatre—where guests listened in on invigorating panels surrounding various conversation topics in the realms of fashion, beauty and culture.
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An exclusive carbon-capturing goodie bag
Guests got to walk home with an exclusive carbon-capturing Vogue Singapore tote bag, specially crafted by COzTERRA. Inside? Goodies from KEVIN.MURPHY, shu uemura along with our fourth anniversary October issue, ‘Community’, which places our local creatives and regional talents at the forefront.
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A well-dressed fleet at Next in Vogue Gala 2024
The theme in question? Les Enfants Terribles: The Art of Rebellion. Dressed to the nines according to the theme, our gala guests arrived at the Next in Vogue Gala 2024 at the Capitol Theatre in style.
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Interviews with Yvette King
On the black carpet, some of our esteemed guests shared more about their respective outfits with our host of the evening: Yvette King.
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Gosset champagnes in tow
Pre gala, the cocktail reception was set abuzz. Why wouldn’t it have been, when smooth-flowing champagnes from Gosset came so easy?
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Lying in waiting
One could only have imagined the night that was to come—with those splendid bottles of Don Julio 1942 beautifully arranged on the shelves of the Next in Vogue Gala’s cocktail bar.
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Picture-perfect cocktails by Royal Salute
To add to that, delectable cocktails were prepared by Royal Salute using its Asia-exclusive 24-Year Old Cognac Cask Finish—and it doesn’t hurt that they looked this good too.
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Lights, camera, action
At the Next in Vogue Gala, there was simply no such thing as a bad shot with Arri lighting up the scene…
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Savoury cannolis with Forged parfaits during the cocktail reception
To whet the appetites, tasty grubs came in the form of savoury cannolis stuffed with Forged Parfait, paired to Royal Caviar Club’s luscious caviar bumps.
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All eyes on Royal Salute's 24-Year Old Cognac Cask Finish
Enchantment and wonder all in one. Royal Salute’s Asia-exclusive 24-Year Old Cognac Cask Finish finds its place on the mantle at the Royal Salute bar during the cocktail reception.
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Glam bot in motion
The photo spots were endless at the Next in Vogue Gala. Here, the glam bot doing its thing as guests swing and strike a pose for the roving camera.
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The Vogue Closet lining the gala entrance
In the spirit of ‘Les Enfants Terribles’ the Next in Vogue Gala invited guests to take an unconventional route into the gala space—entering stage-first where they were met with the celebrity-worn works by Gaurav Gupta, Chet Lo and Cong Tri.
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Photo op
In the Next in Vogue Gala 2024, guests were greeted by a Vogue Singapore-exclusive fan (which made for plenty of snap-worthy moments) at their seats.
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A welcome speech by Bettina von Schlippe and Desmond Lim
Vogue Singapore’s publisher Bettina von Schlippe and editor-in-chief Desmond Lim kicks off the night with an opening speech.
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And dinner is served
A full four-course menu by The Capitol Kempinski Hotel awaited our Next in Vogue Gala guests. And it was a sumptuous one to say the least, starting with this Mud Crab Iced Brick, where a chilled Sawagani crab was served with keta roe.
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Stephanie Hsu in the house
How else to mark the end of her short-lived days in town, than with the Next in Vogue Gala 2024?
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A foie gras dish by Forged
Of foie gras de canard, pomegranate and port gel, made exclusively with cultured Japanese quail from Forged.
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A peek backstage
Meanwhile, the organised chaos of backstage was like no other. All to achieve the stupendous glam of the evening’s highlight: the fashion show.
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shu uemura on those faces
shu uemura’s certified make-up artist Jonathan Barrera wields his wand expertly to achieve the smokey eye look for the night.
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Massimo Morello working his magic
KEVIN.MURPHY’s brand ambassador and professional hair stylist Massimo Morello works against the clock to achieve manes reminiscent of the ’20s.
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A fashion showcase of four Southeast Asian designers
There was nothing quite like it. Towards the tail end of the gala night, guests were treated to a fashion show featuring the works of four Southeast Asian designers: Grace Ling, Adeline Esther, Phan Huy and Brian Khoo. See the best looks from the show here.
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Limitless pours of Gosset champagnes
Ask and you shall receive. In the gala, there were only more elegant tipples to go around, with delightful glasses of champagne from Gosset being served.
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Tipples abound
With the gala in full swing, guests could mix up their beverage menu for the evening with some grand whisky mixes from Royal Salute.
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Don Julio beverages at the ready
Refreshing Don Julio cocktails, from 1942 Old Fashioned tinged with caramel syrup, to the classic Don Julio Margarita, were prepared for our gala guests throughout the night.
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PAKT was the winner of the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2024
A wardrobe management service that boasts unparalleled convenience and promotes circularity, there’s no question as to why they were the winners of the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2024, presented by the managing director of BMW Group Asia, Mr. Lars Nielsen.
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Shazza's performance
Leave it to Shazza to bring the roof down with her riveting performance and soaring vocals.
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Crowning the winner of the Vogue Singapore Talent Prize 2024
This year’s winner of our Vogue Singapore Talent Prize 2024 in collaboration with Charles and Keith? Graphic designer Claire Boon, who was behind a kitschy set of graphics designed for a campaign for the local brand.
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To the afterparty we go
But the night didn’t end with the gala. In typical Vogue fashion, an afterparty had to be had—and so the fun continued at the hottest night destination in town: High House.
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Don Julio kept the mood going
What’s an afterparty without some tequila? We were pampered endlessly by Don Julio Tequila—who came in clutch with delicious slushies and beverages for the after hours session.
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Good vibes all around
Indeed, there was nowhere else to be last Friday night. As for exactly when the party came to a close? There’s no saying for sure…
