Shoe heaven
Italian luxury footwear brand Giuseppe Zanotti has a new home at Marina Bay Sands with an 80 sq m space filled with shoes. Located on the Galleria level, the boutique features striking visual elements for a high-touch, luxurious environment. Thoughtfully designed, Scotch-brite brass, gold architectural fixtures, plexiglass shelving and suspended lighting create an airy but sensual environment. The key architectural feature is a 3D pyramid pattern in gold, which draws inspiration from a classic stiletto sandal found in the Giuseppe Zanotti archive.
Reduce the use of plastic
Shiseido Professional is determined to reduce plastic waste with the launch of Sublimic, is a 110ml refill of its leave-in hair-protecting treatment Wonder Shield. This at-home care treatment is to be used once every three days to protect hair from external stressors. The refill package reduces the plastic amount by 83%, aiming to protect the water from plastic pollution.
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A Bond that transcends time
To mark the 60th anniversary of the James Bond movies, The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release is here. The collection has six limited edition bottles of single malt whisky, each with a unique pack and illustrative design representing a decade. The packaging explores the creative development process of James Bond films and celebrates the Scottish heritage of both 007 and The Macallan.
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Giving back
Charles & Keith is supporting the Singapore Red Cross’ relief efforts following the earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria through sales of its Lock Motif Leather Bracelet. All proceeds from the sales will go to charity. The bracelet is available in silver or gold tone lock, with four colour options: white, black, green, and red, representing the colours of the two nations' flags. The Singapore Red Cross is directly supporting the humanitarian relief and response operations of its partners from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), for communities affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Out of Africa
South African brand Sindiso Khumalo collaborates with & Other Stories to create a collection of many colours and prints that express the brand’s cultural and natural landscape. The collection includes ready-to-wear, swimwear and accessories, made with materials such as organic cotton, recycled cotton, linen, and recycled brass. Dresses are key, many with a signature fitted bodice and flared skirt. Puff shoulders, subtle peplums, ruffled hems and voluminous sleeves exude playful femininity. Founded in 2015, Sindiso Khumalo celebrates the curves and different shapes of all women and has fun with fashion.
Cream de la Crème
Clarins Precious introduces La Crème, La Crème Yeux and La Lotion with rare anti-ageing innovation that delivers results. With true luxury being the time taken for oneself, every Clarins Precious moment is fuelled by the utmost desire to take good care of skin and nature. Clarins Precious brings a new level of innovation to anti-aging skincare with high-quality actives and potent ingredients extracted using exclusive technology, including biomimetic high-tech anti-aging peptides. At the heart of this breakthrough is the Moonlight flower, a rare and unique flower that blooms only once a year, from which Clarins Precious is derived. With these star-quality products, Clarins Precious is revolutionizing the field of anti-aging skincare.
