STINE RIIS WINNER OF H&M DESIGN AWARD 2012 SHOWCASES AT STOCKHOLM MERCEDES - BENZ FASHION WEEK

H&M DESIGN AWARD 2012 global winner Stine Riis’s Decadence & Decay collection of polished, well-cut contrasting materials in colour blocking wow the grand jury which include fashion designer Christopher Kane, noted fashion journalists Hilary Alexander and Kristopher Arden Houser, fashion blogger Susie Lau, H&M’s creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch and H&M’s head of design, Ann-Sofie Johansson.

Anne Bosman won H&M Design Award People’s Prize as voted by visitors to the H&M Design Award website for their favourite collection. Anne Bosman will intern at Christopher Kane’s design studio in London, giving him the chance to gain invaluable experience with one of fashion’s hottest designer.

Stine, a 28 year old graduate from the London College of Fashion wins €50,000 and the chance to have around fifteen pieces from her collection sold in selected H&M stores in United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands in September.

DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR H&M LAUNCH AT REGENT STREET LONDON

David Beckham Bodywear debut collection for H&M global launch was held at H&M Flagship store on Regent Street, London last night. David showed the new television commercial, met his fans and signed the collection, a first in a long-term partnership with popular high street label H&M.

H&M David Beckham Bodywear debut collection introduces nine underwear styles for men - comprising of briefs, boxers, vests, T-shirts, pyjamas and long johns, focusing on fit, function, comfort quality and design. The collection aims to be the new classics in mens underwear.

“I am very proud to launch my Bodywear collection for H&M in London. It was amazing to see the product at the instore launch after so many months of development and meet with fans. I loved the pop-up gentleman’s club, which felt both traditional and brand new. It’s the same mix I hope men will find in the Bodywear collection.”
 

Celebrities friends like Bianca Jagger, Emma Bunton, Suzy Menkes, Jade Parfitt,  Jessica Ennis joined David to toast his highly anticipated comfortable underwear collection at a pop-up gentleman´s club at Henry Moore Courtyard, London created especially for the collaboration launch.

David Beckham Bodywear For H&M New collection will be available at 1,800 H&M stores worldwide including H&M Singapore located at Orchard Building, H&M USA, Europe as well as on-line from 2nd February 2012, in time for Valentine’s Day.

P&G BEAUTY DEBATE TRENDS AND SCIENCE FORECAST 2012 WITH OLAY / PANTENE / WELLA / HEAD & SHOULDERS

P&G  Beauty  &  Grooming is an annual  visionary  Beauty  Debate providing an insight with company’s  leading scientists  and  world renowned lifestyle  trend  experts  with  top  minds  in  the industry to discuss the beauty vision for the future.

Held for the first time here in Singapore at Capella Hotel Sentosa, the regional symposium were held at some of the most iconic cities, including Kerala (India), Bali (Indonesia) and Beijing (China).

Guests embarked on a 360-degree journey of P&G latest innovations and heritage in beauty and grooming with world-class experts collaborations to understand beauty, fashion and  technology  trends, tracing the pulse and path of future trends to use technologies to influence and shape the beauty and fashion industries to cater for future needs.

Helmed  by  P&G’s  leading  scientists  –  Dr  Steve  Shiel,  Director,  Scientific Communications; Dr  Rene Rust, Principal Scientist, head & shoulders;  Laís  Koelle, Hair care  Scientist, Scientific Communications, and David Khoo,  Senior  Skincare Scientist,  Olay, the discussion also focused on   ‘Supermodel Me’ where the concept of ‘holistic modelling’ represent the next wave of innovation through sophisticated scientific research to create innovative high performance beauty and grooming packaged products to transform an individual.

 

Celebrity stylists Eugene Souleiman and Josh Wood, Global Creative Directors for Wella Professionals are  two  of  the  most  influential  hair  stylists  and  trendsetters.  The Spring Summer 2012 trends  were brought to  life  into  beauty  looks  for  the  season at the beauty debate.

This  Spring/Summer,  four  trends  -  Visible  Aura,  Sand  Dunes,  Beauty Graffiti, and Tango were revealed, each with its own distinct mood  and  personality.



A  multi-sensorial  evening  trend  show  curated  by acclaimed  fashion  director  Daniel  Boey with 12  models  and  outfits  set  against larger-than-life elaborate sets were showcased, creating a sensorial smorgasbord of vivid colours and looks for 2012.

Pantene’s first-ever  Hair  Health  Roundtable  helmed by  industry  luminaries  including  Dr  Sotaro  Kurata,  Executive  Director  of  the  Japan Society  of  Clinical  Hair  Restoration;  Dr  Sandeep  Sattur,  a  Hair  Restorative  &  Plastic Surgeon  and  Sherry  Tipravee  Poochai,  hairstylist  and  owner  of  The Libertish  Salon Café,  unveiled  the  latest  consumer  insights  on  hair  health  and  its  newest  Pro-V innovations. 

At Wella  Professionals, Global Creative Directors, Josh Wood and Eugene Souleiman.  sparked  off  a  new  dialogue  for  the  world  of  Color,  Care  and Styling.

In  celebration  of  its  rich  50-year  heritage,  Head  &  Shoulders haircare traced the brand’s impact on society, science and style with the evolution scalp care products.

 
Olay’s latest innovations grounded in advanced cell care ended the three-day  symposium in grandeur,  with  a  special  guest  appearance  by  international  award-winning  actress  Maggie  Cheung  –  in  Singapore  for  the  first  time  as  Olay’s ambassador.

P&G Beauty & Grooming Beauty brands - Olay, Pantene, Head & Shoulders are available at all Watsons, Guardians and leading department stores and supermarkets. Wella Professional hair care are available at selected Professional hair salons.

H&M DESIGN AWARD 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED + STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK LIVESTREAMING

H&M Design Award 2012 Jury members  - Christopher Kane Designer, Hilary Alexander Fashion journalist, Kristopher Arden Houser, Fashion journalist, Susie Lau, Fashion blogger,  Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design H&M and Margareta van den Bosch, Creative advisor H&M will judge the H&M finalists selected from Sweden, The Netherlands, Denmark, UK, Germany and Belgium at Stockholm Fashion Week.

The finalist with most votes wins an internship for one month at Christopher Kane's design studio in London so do support your favourite and vote at designaward2012.hm.com .

Catch the live streaming of the winning collection at Stockholm Fashion Week on 1st February, 1.30pm .

CLINIQUE ALMOST LIPSTICK SPRING 2012 CUSTOM-FIT LIP COLOUR

Clinique Almost Lipstick  is an ultra sheer undeniably flattering pretty shades of natural nudes to pretty pinks, deep violets and reds for the Spring 2012 Season, inspired by the success of Almost Lipstick in iconic Black Honey, a universal shade that look beautiful and different on virtually every skin tone.

Last August, Clinique introduced a Black Honey Collection consisting of Black Honey Gradient Blusher, Black Honey Eyeshadow Quad, and the best-selling Superbalm Moisturizing Lipgloss in Black Honey.

The sheer, smooth formula of Almost Lipstick allows the natural lip colour to come through, creating a custom-fit shade that is unique to each woman. It is a great way to experiment with different colours and try new shades.

Clinique Almost Lipstick is Allergy Tested, 100% Fragrance Free, Dermatologist Tested and is priced at S$33 and will be available in 7 shades at Clinique counters islandwide from February 2012.

H&M SINGAPORE SPRING SUMMER 2012 SHOPPING OFFER – FREE GIFTCARD

Spring is in the air ! Shop for H&M Womens and Mens Spring 2012 Collection at H&M Singapore located at Orchard Building and receive a S$10 H&M gift card when you spend a minimum of S$80 nett from now to 5th February !

      

H&M Singapore Store is located at Orchard Building, 1 Grange Road, near Sommerset MRT, The Mandarin Orchard Hotel and Cineleisure. Operation hours are from 10am to 10pm daily. H&M Global SALE have started including H&M USA and H&M Europe. Check out H&M FaceBook for more updates.