AUDI STAR CREATION 2012 FINALISTS PICKED FOR ASIA FASHION EXCHANGE RUNWAY SHOW TENT @ ORCHARD

AUDI STAR CREATION 2012 TOP 12 aspiring Fashion designers finalists  from 7 countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Thailand have been confirmed for Asia Fashion Exchange 2012 fashion design competition.

Handpicked from 255 submissions from 13 regional countries, the 12 finalist will present their collections on the runway based on the theme “Fashion Without Frontiers” on May 14 at Tent@Orchard at Ngee Ann City to a panel of 7 Judges, including Mr Douglas Benjamin, CEO of FJ Benjamin (Singapore), Mr Colin McDowell, Creative Director of the Audi Fashion Festival, Mr David Wang, Audi Star Creation Spokesman and Vice President of Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFf) and Jo Soh from hansel.

Three of the 12 Star Creation finalists will stand to win  $10,000 cash prize from Audi Singapore, a one-year internship with leading fashion retailer FJ Benjamin and the chance to develop a capsule collection that will be launched at Audi Star Creation 2013. Further, Audi Young Designer Award (AYDA)  – an additional  $10,000 cash prize will be awarded to the collection best embodies Audi’s design spirit of innovation, technology and progression.

The 12 finalists for Audi Star Creation 2012 are:

• Liang Wang, 27, China
• Natalia Kiantoro, 22, Indonesia
• Tatsuya Tsukahara, 24, Japan
• Soravit Kaewkamon, 23, Thailand
• Ling Siu Gin, 21, Malaysia, Vincent Wong, 22, Malaysia
• Eugenice Chen, 20, Singapore, Jaslin Ong, 21, Singapore
• Kim Mina, 24, South Korea, Kim Soo-Jeong, 25, South Korea
• Kim Yong Woo, 27, South Korea, Ko Youngji, 32, South Korea

Audi Star Creation 2012 is one of Singapore key fashion event, together with Audi Fashion Festival Singapore, BLUEPRINT and Asia Fashion Summit are part of  Asia Fashion Exchange 2012 which will take place in Singapore from 14th to 20th May, covering all aspects of the fashion industry from consumer events to trade shows to business conferences and talent development programmes.

CARLO RINO SPRING SUMMER 2012 BAG & ACCESSORIES COLLECTION MEDIA LAUNCH AT OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS

Carlo Rino, a division of Bonia Group, is set to take the accessories fashion scene to another level with its new 2012 Spring Summer collection of classic, yet fashionable and contemporary designs ranging from classic leather handbags to pretty ribbon wallets. The eight different collections are perfect for work or a playful weekend.

This Spring Summer, Carlo Rino Rabbit Mascot travelled and burrowed through the dungeons of the vibrant and bustling city, discovered new old school delights and ice-cream.

She  rounded off her journey at a Nordic sandy beach where she met 2 new girlfriends, Isabelle and Samantha who played host and introduced her to new smells, delightful colours and creatures. It was a wonderful holiday to the city and inspired the Carlo Rino Spring Summer Collection.

Presenting the colourful and contemporary Carlo Rino Spring Summer 2012 Collections Media Preview at Old School Delights at Upper Thomson Road.

Dainty Ditty is the signature Carlo Rino monograms collection, yummy just like the summer  strawberry ice-cream Dessert. Sweet enough for school, work or weekend!

Isabelle and Samantha’s favourite collection- Classic Catch are a collection of leather handbags and sling bags  in vibrant hues of green, red,tan and mustard.

Carlo Rino Leather Classic Catch  in playful colour block and looks great with any outfit.

Carlo Rino Rabbit mascot with the eight gorgeous Spring Summer 2012 Collection of handbags, tote bags, pouches, wallets and cardholders from Classic Catch, Blushing Blooms, Heart Tease, City Flamingos, Dreamy Links, Posh mod, Rosy Ribbons and Dainty Ditty.

Carlo Rino Spring Summer 2012 Collection are available in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Brunei,  Indonesia, Thailand and Saudi Arabia as well as Carlo Rino Singapore Boutiques at Singapore Changi Airport,  #026-037 Departure/Check-in Hall South, Terminal 2,Jurong Point Shopping Centre, 1 Jurong West Central 2 #02-30 , Northpoint Shopping Centre, 930 Yishun Avenue 2,  #01-11 and Leading Department Stores like Tangs and Robinsons. Visit Carlo Rino Face Book for more updates.

THE BODY SHOP SALE WAREHOUSE -SKINCARE / COSMETICS / HAIR & BODY CARE AT SUNTEC SINGAPORE CONVENTION HALL GALLERY

The Body Shop Warehouse Sale with special beauty buys from skincare, cosmetics, hair and body care at up to 70% OFF SALE is located at Suntec Singapore Convention Hall  Gallery West Level 3.

SALE  starts from 7th to 10th March (Wednesday to Saturday) from 10.30am to 8.00pm  daily.

The Body Shop Love your Body Members enjoy the usual preview on 7th March at 930am but i would advise to go much earlier to queue. Nets and major  credit cards are accepted at The Body Shop SALE. Happy Hauling !

GALLERIA ITALIANA LUXURY LEATHER BOUTIQUE CHARITY DRIVE - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FOR SCWO STAR SHELTER

Galleria Italiana, a multi-label Italian luxury leather goods boutique stocking brands like Capoverso, Piquadro, GABS, Tragitto  is starting a charity drive to mark International Women's Day on March 8, acknowledging, appreciating and love towards women to celebrating their economic, political and social achievements.

Working in partnership with the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO), Galleria Italiana one month-long pre-loved handbag donation drive will benefit the Star Shelter for women in need, a crisis centre that provides a safe haven for women.

Star shelter will sell the handbags to raise funds to aid and empower women to take responsibility for their lives, help restore their dignity, and assist them in rebuilding their future.

Galleria Italiana invites everyone with handbags (ANY type of handbag and ANY brand) to donate for Star Shelter and receive a $50 cash voucher in return.  Multiple vouchers may be combined to offset up to 50% off the regular retail price of a new handbag purchase at the boutique.

Handbags donated will be checked to make sure that they are in good condition, as these bags will be resold by the Star Shelter to support the women.

The donation drive will run from 8^th March to 8^th April 2012 and vouchers issued will be valid for redemption till 30^thJune 2012. All handbags collected will be donated to the shelter at the end of the drive.

Galleria Italiana retailing Italian luxury leather bags labels Capoverso, Piquadro, GABS, Tragitto  is located at Orchard Central #02-28, 181 Orchard Road Singapore 238896. Operations hours are from Sunday to Thursday: 11.00 am – 9.30 pm and Friday & Saturday: 11.00 am – 10.30 pm, Phone: 68846128. Check out Galleria Italiana  Singapore FaceBook Page for more updates and share this with your friends !

L’ODYSSÉE DE CARTIER WITH ICONIC PANTHERE PREMIERES FOR 165TH ANNIVERSARY JEWEL HOUSE HERITAGE

Luxury French jewellery House of Cartier premieres  L'Odyssée de Cartier (The Cartier Odyssey) – a short film that retraces the cultural influences and extraordinary heritage of Cartier through the iconic Panthère across the mythical locations in Paris, Russia, China and India to reveal the creativity and fascinating world of Cartier.

Cartier’s most gifted creative director, Jeanne Toussaint, a fanciful, free-spirited lady of Paris society with expert eye, sharp allure and consummate elegance used subtle forms, opulent colours, originality and flourish to create the hallmark of Cartier style. Today, Cartier’s Panthère collections are still the most highly appreciated jewels, rare and precious symbols of exceptional savoir-faire.

Produced by an international team of directors, artists, musicians, set designers and three real young panthers - Cali, Damou and Tiga played the role of the Panthère, shot in six months  across international locations for Saint Petersburg, Indian Palace and Paris scenes for the three-and-a-half minute film.

The Cartier Panthère - A symbol of strength and freedom attuned to the world, with a sparkle in its emerald eye, explored the exceptional rare and precious jewels savoir-faire at Paris 13 Rue de la Paix, Place Vendôme, Grand Palais and  prowled through the years to far flung countries . 

The feline panther is transformed as the times and fancy take it, showcases the iconic Cartier designs, watches and jewellery pieces including the Trinity rings, Dragonfly clip brooch, Crocodiles necklace, Tutti Frutti, and the iconic Santos-Dumont’s 14-bis biplane, reflecting the different moods of  age and journeyed back to Paris, Grand Palais,  ready to spring into action while reminiscing and savouring life, on the mythical bridge between the dreamy skies and the reality of Paris.

The spectacular  show stopping grand finale brings the  regal panther into the House of Cartier in Paris, to the same room together with international top model Shalom Harlow whose sensual character embodies the spirit of the Cartier woman – elegant, passionate and free spirited.

Dressed in a custom Haute Couture red gown by Chinese fashion designer Yiqing Yin, Shalom Harlow is a picture of refined elegance in a pair of Cartier diamond and natural pearl earrings, a pear-cut solitaire diamond ring weighing 13.4 carats and a unique High Jewellery Panther bracelet in platinum with a 51.58-carat green beryl, onyx spots and nose, emerald eyes and set with “fur-studded” brilliants.

BeauteRunway was privileged to be invited to the intimate exclusive L'Odyssée de Cartier  press presentation at St Regis Hotel, Singapore, where the Ballroom was redesigned  like a plush French cinema complete with the magnificent Cartier Odyssey and the majestic  Panthère backdrop where we previewed the extraordinary heritage of L'Odyssée de Cartier film.

Presenting The L'Odyssée de Cartier on www.odyssee.cartier.fr

The L'Odyssée de Cartier (The Cartier Odyssey) will debut on www.odyssee.cartier.fr  and on television, cables and cinemas screens across France, US, Japan, China, Russia, the UK, Hong Kong and the Middle East including Singapore on March 4th.  Click and watch the sneak preview LIVE on Cartier FaceBook Page on March 2nd and thereafter on YouTube. Do share L'Odyssée de Cartier with your friends.

FENDI SPRING SUMMER 2012 B FAB BAG + WOMEN AND MEN RTW COLLECTION BY KARL LAGERFELD & SILVIA VENTURIN FENDI - PRESS PRESENTATION

FENDI Women and Men Spring Summer 2012 Ready To Wear Collection Press Presentation and FENDI VIPs showcase featuring Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi designs inspired by famous Italian architects Gio Ponti and Carlo Mollino of the 50’s was held at Graze, an elegant urban dining restaurant on 38 Martin Road, Singapore recently.

Architectural structures are deconstructed and reinterpreted in bags and shoes, influenced by the 50s. Clean lines and rich tailoring defines the garments with three-dimensional effects for FENDI Women’s SS2012 Collection against meter graduations in the background.

I love the peacock green fur coat in lovely shades of turquoise, blue and black.

The new FENDI B Fab Bag with perorated leather in vibrant hues of blue, yellow, green and tan drew intense interest from the guests.

Gorgeous silk  FENDI dress and fur trimmed beaded evening clutch 

Conceptualised and designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, Fendi Men’s Spring Summer 2012 Collection continues to be inspired by Italian cinema and its Icons like renowned Italian cinema romancers, Vittorio Gassman, Walter Chiari, Marcello Mastroianni, and Ugo Tognazzi.

The Five Senses of Sound, Sight, Touch, Smell and Taste  of FENDI Men’s Collection draws on elements and cues aimed to trigger emotion, confidence and true individual style.

FENDI Men’s T-shirts are presented in innovative Television set gift boxes.

FENDI new ‘IT’ B FAB Bag,  Men and Women Spring Summer 2012 Collection is available exclusively at FENDI stores worldwide and in FENDI Singapore Boutique at Marina Bay Sands The Shoppes, Takashimaya Shopping Centre at Ngee Ann City and DFS Scotts walk store.