SINGAPORE (May 15): Hello, world
You might want to consider a wardrobe change as you ease back into going back to the office and socialising at a distance. We suggest you consider Kate Spade’s summer 2020 collection, which includes some stylish launches such as the Ready-To-Wear selection that offers a clean silhouette with modern takes on the colour-blocking trend. The handbags and small leather goods go bold with prints such as gingham and florals while the jewellery has been described as a colourful fruit salad of lemons, cherries and strawberries. With these wardrobe additions, you are ready to face the world again.
Best of the best
The food and beverage industry is perhaps the hardest hit by the Covid-19 outbreak — so much that many restaurants are forced to change the way they operate to survive. To that end, the people behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is launching a 50 Best for Recovery programme aimed at providing financial relief, give reliable and updated information and create a focal point where the community can share its experiences and look to the future. 50 Best for Recovery is a joint effort with Italian bottled water brands S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna. Details can be found on Instagram @TheWorlds50Best and on the Facebook page 50BestRestaurants.
Get sporty
Get a stylish outfit as you start your exercise regime., maybe even slow jog around the block in this Moncler jersey tracksuit that is made from French terry. Otherwise, go for the Groseille nylon jacket that comes in bright fuchsia shade.
Music to soothe the soul
Staying home has its perks, especially if you are a music lover. But before you run out and buy the first sound system you see — you might want to download the B&O AR app, which allows you to use augmented reality to digitally place any Bang & Olufsen products in your living space. Visualise before you buy, in other words.
Beauty secrets of Korea
Now that you have been binge-watching all the Korean dramas during “circuit breaker”, don’t you just envy their complexion? You may be able to achieve it with AHC, Korea’s cult skincare brand. Just added to the beauty collection are AHC Minimal 10 Watery Essence ($48 for 120ml), a soothing essence that can be used as a toner while AHC Minimal 10 Therapy Ampoule Serum ($48 for 30ml) is a concentrated soothing face serum to treat sensitive skin.
The classics return
Originally designed for sailing, the Open Walk and Summer Walk shoes can now used for city walks as well. These shoes are casual yet suitable with formal wear too. Loro Piana’s Open Walk are ultra-soft ankle boots without laces that slipon seamlessly and caress the foot. Meanwhile, the Summer Walk feature an ultra-soft and light moccasins that have been lovingly crafted by hand to guarantee maximum comfort.
Fashion gives back
REDValentino curates a special art collection by Maria Medem dedicated to the spirit of the community fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The Spanish comic artist and illustrator has launched a series of artworks that feature surreal shapes with ethereal landscapes and dream scenery with warm and colorful textures. For this collection, she dedicates it to the lost spring of 2020 as she looks to past spring seasons for inspiration.