ZALORA Talks

Kickstarting this season with online shopping for consumers, let’s wrap it up and talk about the topic from a business perspective. The pandemic has created opportunities and seen the birth of many online businesses. In our season finale, we will be spilling some insights behind running an online business and the blood, sweat, and tears that go behind a successful one. Tune in to the season finale and hear from Gidania Wong, Founder of SOVA Silk, Anda, Founder of WEARBUMS and BumOutSpace,...

The K-wave has proved itself a force to be reckoned with, taking the world by storm. K-beauty and K-fashion has indisputably influenced many fans, especially those in Southeast Asia. In this episode, we will be sharing tips on how to hop on these k-trends and making it your own. In this episode, hear from Hye Won Jang, Marketing Manager & Model, and Melissa Lee, TikTok Influencer and Content Strategist at Hepmil Creators' Network as they spill the tips and tricks to rock the K-style...

This one’s all about Beauty Stereotypes - and to sum it up: It’s frustrating. When we think about Asian beauty standards, it’s all big doe eyes, long luscious hair, and sharp facial features. Growing up, it undoubtedly takes a hit at our self-esteem. In this episode, it’s time to rewrite this stagnant narrative dictated by media portrayals and cultural pressure, and make beauty about our individual selves again - as it should be. In this heart-to-heart episode, hear from Inka Magnaye,...

In 2022, is Plastic Surgery still a taboo topic? We think not - on the second episode, save your reservations about it and let’s have an honest chat about the controversial topic with experienced individuals in the field and if going under the knife really is the solution to our aesthetic woes. From personal stories to heartfelt advice on whether to go under the knife, this one is all about doing what makes you confident! In this episode, hear from Dr Anna Tuazon, Assoc Prof. Dept of Psy...

Let’s talk about Halal Beauty - and no, it is not only relevant to our muslim listeners. In this take, we have beauty experts share about how Halal Beauty may be the new norm of the beauty industry, given the growing awareness among consumers regarding the ingredient list of their products. Is Halal Beauty just another fleeting, beauty trend, or the crux to better beauty practices - we’ll find out in this episode. In this episode, hear from Savina Chow, Beauty Entrepreneur and Founder of...

Online shopping has never been more prevalent in our everyday lives, especially more so now that we had to move our lives online over the past two years. One thing that doesn’t get old - the uncertainties and woes that involuntarily gets added to cart. ZALORA Talks is back with yet another exhilarating season and we’re kicking it off with some of our favorite online personalities and experts! In this episode, hear from Mongchin Yeoh, Lifestyle Content Creator, Sara-Ann Shuen, Host and...

When life throws us unexpected curveballs, adapting and reinventing ourselves is part and parcel of the process. In this season finale of ZALORA Talks season 2, hear from our special guests Charlene Chew and Elizabeth Gostelow on how they were able to find themselves in the journey of life, while chasing their dreams, growing up, and adapting to the constant changes - from developing life goals to managing emotions, they’re here to share their stories with us!

Sustainability is here to stay! In our first season, we covered if brands are truly sustainable and if it’s becoming fashion’s most overused word. In our second sustainability episode, we dive deeper into the misconceptions, circular economy, plastic-free living, and going vegan. It’s time to learn how you can change your fashion habits and give new life to secondhand items. Hear from our special guests Marian Dang, Sustainability Manager at H&M Southeast Asia, and Priyaa Simmi, Mrs...

It’s 2021, and the pandemic has kept us all at home - what better time to start a business than now! This thought may have passed in many of our minds, but today on ZALORA Talks, join us as we learn from PayPal's Kasia Leyden on how online businesses can reach greater heights with the help of PayPal. Find out more on how you can expand your customer reach and grow your business across markets.

We’ve heard of many women who share about their medical struggles, only to find out that many others have experienced the same symptoms. Join us on this episode as our special guests Dr Nazimah Idris and Ili Sulaiman dive into various aspects of women’s health that many women may not know or do not typically discuss, such as the prevalence of PCOS and menstrual health.

The ever exclusive world of fashion seems to be full of glitz and glamour! But is everything that glitters truly gold? Find out from our fashion insiders on their experiences in the fashion industry, sharing tales from fashion weeks to how they choose to keep it real with their followers. Come join our entertainingly fashionable ladies, Amelia Henderson and Patricia Gouw, as they give us the 411 on keeping stylish in the pandemic, embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions and.. eyebrows? It's...

As more of the world and our lives go online, individuals are under more scrutiny than ever before - from how they look, to the lifestyle they’re living. The guise of anonymity brings out a different side of people. Online users feel authorized to make comments on strangers’ looks, but how is this affecting the culture created in the virtual space? In this episode, hear from body positive role models Nalissa Amin and Sonya Danita Charles on how they break through the noise and listen to...

The new age of social media entertainment is here! Over the past decade, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have had a profound influence on the entertainment industry. The social media era has made the “15 minutes of fame” a reality and transformed how we think about stars and entertainment in general. Go behind the scenes with Malaysia's talented young artistes, Daiyan Trisha and Bunga, as they share about life as an artiste in the pandemic, harnessing the...

In this season finale, we’re going out with a BANG discussing a subject close to our hearts: female empowerment. Speaking to three of the region’s trailblazers – Jenn Wong, Maggy CJ and Karisa Sukamto – this episode unabashedly takes on gender issues in Southeast Asia, while addressing the systemic crises prevalent in the workplace, and beyond. Feeling a little self doubt or feeling down? Look no further. Because in the wise words of Beyoncé – who run the world? GIRLS.

Our homes are now our primary sanctuaries. And with limited travel and continued movement restrictions, people are fast transforming their homes as their personal havens. But where and how to start? In this episode, we get the 411 from Denise Kaur and Vince Uy, who both shed light (literally, and figuratively) on functional design, as well as making your home an extension of YOU … even if you’re on a small budget.

With fitness taking a leap from the gym and into our homes, never has there been a better time to recalibrate ourselves through the mind, body, and soul. But to what extent has this redefined the way we approach self-care? On this episode, join four fitness and wellness advocates – Jojo Struys, Kimberly Chan, Marc Le, and Aaron Chan – as they explore changes during a pandemic, silver linings in quarantine, and why cooking can be a form of meditation.

We get it ... dressing up these days can sometimes be a chore. But leave it to some of the region’s chicest “it” girls to put the fun back into fashion as Laureen Uy, Amelia Bunjamin, and Camira Asrori share their styling tips and more on this exclusive episode of #ZALORATalks. Want to learn how to pick the right trend for yourself? Or create content without burning out? Tune in!

In an increasingly “woke” world, sustainability is more than just another buzzword–it’s a way of life. But how much of it is fact and fiction? Join us on this episode as our special guests Natalie Prabha and Yumika Hoskin uncover the truth behind fashion’s most overused term, from devious greenwashing to the movement’s thinly veiled privilege crisis.

Eid al-Fitr holds a special place in our hearts. But as the pandemic affects a second round of this religious holiday, festivities will have to be celebrated differently once again this year. In this first episode of ZALORA Talks, find out how model Arinna Erin and modest wear designer Nina Aziz keep traditions alive in the new normal, and why celebrating Raya in pajamas isn’t such a bad idea after all.