Our clothes may be the most public display of personal expression, but our homes are equally revealing. The colours we gravitate towards, the art and objects we collect, and the furniture we choose to live with form a visual language of their own—one shaped by our own taste and memory. Essentially, how we dress and how we live are different expressions of the same impulse: to make the world around us feel distinctly our own.
This month, Vogue Singapore gave that idea a home: Vogue Living Singapore, a new design and lifestyle platform that made its debut in the October print issue and now extends into a dedicated digital vertical. Under the theme ‘Fashion’s New Habitat’, Vogue Living Singapore explores the increasingly fluid boundaries between fashion and design, through characterful spaces and insight from creative minds.
“More than just chronicling stunning homes and influential trends, the first Vogue Living edition in Southeast Asia aims to celebrate the wealth of talent across the region and the growing intersection between the worlds of fashion, design, and even travel,” says Kissa Castañeda, Contributing Editor of Vogue Living Singapore.
At the heart of the launch is Vogue Living Conversations—a one-day gathering of leading creative voices from around the world at National Gallery Singapore’s Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium on 16 October. Running alongside ABITO, also on view at the gallery, the two programmes create a wider dialogue around the evolving art of living.
“Much like Next in Vogue and Vogue Wellness, Vogue Living Conversations is about taking what we chronicle in our stories and bringing them into the real world. Each of them explores a different part of the Vogue universe, but they share the same ambition: to bring together the people shaping culture today and create a space for thoughtful dialogue and exchange of ideas,” says Natasha Damodaran, Publisher of Vogue Singapore.
What to Expect at Vogue Living Conversations
The truth is, we think about design far more than we realise—whether it’s the bulbous lamp that stops us mid-scroll or the hotel we book partly because we can’t stop thinking about the striking swimming pool. Vogue Living Conversations taps into that everyday curiosity, expanding the conversation from the objects and spaces around us to the bigger ideas shaping how we live. The topics range from ‘The Future City’, which examines Singapore’s continuous urban evolution, to the growing role of design in hospitality placemaking.
Fittingly, the space gets as much thought as the programme. Guests first step into the foyer, where a full Molteni&C lounge offers a place to unwind and network between talks, alongside a display of wardrobe finishes by KKPL, vinyl listening by Audio-Technica and all-day complimentary coffee from Common Man Coffee Roasters. Inside the auditorium, the stage is dressed with furniture by Molteni&C and Flexform | Rosso Italia and illuminated by Sol Luminaire.
The Vogue Living Conversations line-up brings together creative minds whose influence can be felt across the region—from the civic landmarks and celebrated hotels that make our cities more interesting to the furniture, lighting and objects that define our homes. Below, meet some of the speakers and discover the ideas they’ll be bringing to the stage.
ABITO: Designing Her World: Fashion, Design and the Changing Shape of Women’s Lives
From what we wear to how we live, true style begins with freedom. This panel explores how Italian design challenges convention and turns fashion, furniture and the home into expressions of individuality.
Roberto Palomba, Architect and Designer, Palomba Serafini Associati
The co-curator of ABITO, Roberto Palomba founded Milan-based studio Palomba Serafini Associati with Ludovica Serafini in 1994. Since then, the practice has garnered more than 70 international accolades, including the prestigious Compasso d’Oro.
Laura Miotto, Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University
An award-winning exhibition designer with 30 years of experience, Laura Miotto’s projects include the Singapore Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale and Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture, which received a Global Fine Art Award.
His Excellency Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore
A career diplomat posted to Washington, London, Sofia and Ho Chi Minh City before arriving in the city in 2023, His Excellency Dante Brandi now represents Italy in both Singapore and Brunei.
The Future City: Designing for Density, Nature and Belonging in Singapore
As our cities grow denser, good design has the power to bring us closer—to nature and to one another. We explore how thoughtful architecture can shape a more liveable, loveable and connected urban future.
Elaine Tan, Director of Research, Centre for Liveable Cities
Formerly with the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Elaine Tan helped establish both the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and the President’s Design Award.
Yong Min Ho | Heritage Educator and Founder, The Urbanist Singapore
Through The Urbanist Singapore, Yong Min Ho brings the city’s built heritage to a new generation via immersive walks and social storytelling.
Seah Chee Huang, Architect and CEO, DP Architects
A former president of the Singapore Institute of Architects, Seah Chee Huang has helped shape some of the city’s most significant civic and lifestyle destinations—from the Singapore Sports Hub and Our Tampines Hub to the ongoing rejuvenation of Golden Mile Complex.
Lynn Khoo, Deputy Executive Director, DesignSingapore Council
After close to a decade in Silicon Valley and leadership roles at the Singapore Economic Development Board and Udemy, Lynn Khoo now works to strengthen Singapore’s design ecosystem and its place in business, innovation and society.
The Sanctuary Within: Home as a Refuge in a Restless World Presented by Molteni&C
In an increasingly fast-paced world, the home becomes the final refuge to slow down. With insights from leading design experts, we explore how intentional design can create sanctuaries that help restore a sense of balance.
Minako Tanaka, Design Director, HBA Residential
A UK-registered architect with more than 20 years in ultra-luxury residential design, Minako Tanaka counts the Paiza Suites at Marina Bay Sands and One Hyde Park in London among her projects.
Mikael Teh, Founder, Monocot Studio
Before founding Monocot Studio in 2009, Mikael Teh worked on major restoration projects, including National Gallery Singapore—the setting for this year’s Vogue Living Conversations. Today, he brings that architectural rigour and a distinctive eye to residential interiors, including the HDB apartment featured on the maiden cover of Vogue Living Singapore.
Alessandro Ficco, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, Molteni Group
An architect by training, Alessandro Ficco has led Molteni Group’s expansion across Asia Pacific, opening Molteni&C flagship stores throughout the region and championing UniFor, its workplace design brand.
Edmund Ho, Lead Strategist, Sol Luminaire
A decade at Sol Luminaire has given Edmund Ho a deep understanding of architectural lighting and how it shapes atmosphere, materiality and the way a space unfolds.
Designing Identity: Meet the Creative Voices Shaping Southeast Asia’s Future
As the region’s influence grows globally, this conversation asks who shapes its identity—and how creatives of all stripes can draw on heritage, craft and culture without being defined by them.
Budiman Ong, Founder and Creative Director, Ong Cen Kuang and Co-Founder, Jia Curated
The Bali-based designer-maker behind the sculptural lighting brand Ong Cen Kuang also co-founded Jia Curated, an influential annual platform for craft and design.
Nathan Yong, Founder, Nathan Yong Design and Nathan Home; Co-Founder, Grafunkt; Programme Leader (BA), Lasalle College of the Arts
A former Designer of the Year at Singapore’s President’s Design Award, Nathan Yong is one of the country’s most influential creative minds, with a portfolio spanning collaborations with Ligne Roset, Living Divani and BOSS.
Stephanie Er, Founder and Creative Director, Cream Pie Studio
Stephanie Er founded Singapore-based Cream Pie Studio, where close to a decade of experience goes into interiors that feel expressive, lived-in and considered across residential, hospitality, food and beverage, and lifestyle spaces. Beyond the studio, she co-founded the community-led bRUNch Club and hosts Cream Conversations, speaking with creatives and founders about the ideas behind what they build.
The Luxury of Place: When Design Becomes the Destination
As travellers seek deeper connections to culture and place, hospitality design is moving beyond aesthetics. This conversation explores how architecture, interiors and a strong sense of place can turn a stay into something we remember—and travel for.
Clint Nagata, Founder and Creative Partner, BLINK Design Group
Japanese-American architect Clint Nagata leads a global practice—with a new London studio among its latest outposts—and has designed hotels and resorts for Six Senses, Banyan Tree, One&Only and Mandarin Oriental.
Mark Wong, Senior Vice President – Asia Pacific, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mark Wong has led Small Luxury Hotel of the World’s growth across Asia Pacific since 2016.
Samuel Ding, Senior Vice President -Design and Technical Services, Capella Hotel Group
Samuel Ding has shaped the design direction of Capella Hotel Group’s global portfolio since 2008, beginning with the debut of its award-winning flagship property, Capella Singapore.
Aik Wee Ong, Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Design Hotels
Aik Wee Ong leads Design Hotels across Asia Pacific, bringing more than a decade with the group alongside experience at a Singapore design-and-build studio.
The Programme
9.30 Doors open & registration
10.00 ABITO—Designing Her World: Fashion, Design and the Changing Shape of Women’s Lives
11.15 The Future City: Designing for Density, Nature and Belonging in Singapore
14.00 The Sanctuary Within: Home as a Refuge in a Restless World, presented by Molteni&C
15.00 Designing Identity: Meet the Creative Voices Shaping Southeast Asia’s Future
16.00 The Luxury of Place: When Design Becomes the Destination
How to Attend Vogue Living Conversations
Tickets are available on Eventbrite. A Standard ticket (S$40) covers all conversations and comes with a complimentary copy of Vogue Singapore’s October issue. The VIP ticket (S$220) comes with additional benefits including priority reserved seating, a guided tour of ABITO exhibition, and a limited-edition Vogue Singapore tote. Registration is required in advance, and tickets and tours are subject to availability.
Vogue Living Conversations is presented in partnership with Molteni&C, Vogue Living Design Partner; Sol Luminaire, Exclusive Lighting Partner; Flexform | Rosso Italia, Furniture Partner; Audio-Technica, Exclusive Audio Partner; KKPL, Interior Fittings Partner; COESA, Furnishing Partner; St. Regis, VIP Hospitality Partner; The Viva Group, Glam Partner; Common Man Coffee Roasters, Official Coffee Roaster; and LG Electronics, Technology Partner.
The event is supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Embassy in Singapore, alongside the Singapore debut of ABITO, an exhibition curated by Palomba Serafini Associati, running from 3 to 17 October 2026.
