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Pillars of Strength

How does the modern Boucheron woman overcome the challenges of an increasing­ly complex world? For jewellery enthusiast Fanty Soenardy and her daughter Louisa Ong, they find strength and wisdom in family support

- Photograph­y by Darren Gabriel Leow. Styling by Joey Tan

People draw strength from different sources. Some turn to faith, while others take reference from past experience­s. Louisa Ong, the daughter of fashion maven, jewellery enthusiast and homemaker Fanty Soenardy, derives “strength from the support my family has given me”.

Ong, who is currently pursuing her undergradu­ate studies in the UK, admits that there were times when she has felt low and lost, especially when it comes to making difficult decisions. It is particular­ly tough when she is all alone in London.

“It was during those times when I think about how my family has my back—and this helps me get through all the ups and downs in my life.”

Soenardy concurs with her daughter that “family plays such an important role” and has helped her become a better version of herself. She also embraces “the values I try to inculcate in my daughter”.

Besides having strong values, an open mind and being knowledgea­ble and well-read also help one become wiser. With wisdom, overcoming any challenges in life becomes much simpler—and this is something that both mother and daughter believe in.

“Strong and independen­t women require wisdom to navigate through all the decisions they make in life,” says Ong, who notes that this is something the modern Boucheron woman must possess.

Soenardy adds, “The long history of Boucheron is testament of the brand being able to withstand the test of time. It has successful­ly transforme­d itself to cater to the changing taste of its customers, while maintainin­g its timeless spirit and uniqueness. And this alone requires wisdom.”

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 ??  ?? From left: Fanty Soenardy wears Boucheron Plume de Paon Question Mark necklace in pink gold set with a pink tourmaline and diamonds, Versace
dress. Louisa Ong wears Boucheron
Quatre Classique pendant necklace (small model) in yellow, white and pink gold set with a diamond and brown PVD, Quatre Radiant ring in pink and white gold set with diamonds, Quatre Classique ring in yellow, white and pink gold set with brown PVD and diamonds, Quatre Radiant openwork ring in yellow gold, Max Mara
blouse, trousers
From left: Fanty Soenardy wears Boucheron Plume de Paon Question Mark necklace in pink gold set with a pink tourmaline and diamonds, Versace dress. Louisa Ong wears Boucheron Quatre Classique pendant necklace (small model) in yellow, white and pink gold set with a diamond and brown PVD, Quatre Radiant ring in pink and white gold set with diamonds, Quatre Classique ring in yellow, white and pink gold set with brown PVD and diamonds, Quatre Radiant openwork ring in yellow gold, Max Mara blouse, trousers
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Ong wears
Boucheron Fuzzy, the leopard cat pendant necklace and ring (on left hand) in pink gold set with emeralds, black lacquer and diamonds, Hans, the hedgehog ring (small) in pink gold set with rubies and a black diamond. Soenardy wears
Boucheron Quatre Classique tie necklace and hoop earrings in yellow, white and pink gold set with brown PVD and diamonds
From left: Ong wears Boucheron Fuzzy, the leopard cat pendant necklace and ring (on left hand) in pink gold set with emeralds, black lacquer and diamonds, Hans, the hedgehog ring (small) in pink gold set with rubies and a black diamond. Soenardy wears Boucheron Quatre Classique tie necklace and hoop earrings in yellow, white and pink gold set with brown PVD and diamonds

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