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Meet the inspiring people gracing the covers of our regional titles

On the cover is jewellery artist Cindy Chao, who is celebrating 15 years in the business. She reflects on the hardships of her journey, her success and the person who inspires her fierce determination. The Fashion Issue also features the best of the fall/winter runway shows and profiles designer Huishan Zhang.

Former model Maricris Zobel appears on the cover with her four beautiful daughters. She shares her thoughts on family, faith and finding happiness. Also featured is the Cultural Centre of the Philippines, a venerable art institute that is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Touted as one of the most romantic events of the year, the Bali wedding of Amrit Punjabi and Sanjana Hiranandani was held over four days and nights, with 10 different celebrations that were attended by hundreds of guests. The wedding organiser, Amrit Jethani, reveals all the exclusive details.

In the Style Issue, four of Singapore’s most prominent society women—including cover star June Rin, a doctor with a penchant for the latest accessories—open the doors of their magnificent wardrobes and share their greatest and most fashionable finds.

The fashion issue profiles eight starlings: Grace Zhang, Aria Chen, Amanda Zhu, Jessica Gao, Sophia Cheng, Jessica Song, Angela Liu and Carina Zhu, who belong to some of China’s most influential families. Entrepreneurs and budding style icons, they share their inspiring stories.

Cover star Sherry Weng is the ultimate oenophile. The founder of the Art of Wine, where she is the chief wine educator, she talks about her efforts to attain the Master of Wine qualification. If successful, she will be the first Taiwanese to earn the title.