UNIQLO SPRING SUMMER UNDERCOVER UU 2012 – WOMEN / MEN / KIDS / BABIES COLLECTION

UNIQLO Undercover Spring Summer 2012 UU collection is a collaboration with Japanese cult designer Jun Takahashi and his clothing label, Undercover for a new street-inspired fashion with distinctively edgy yet upscale spin on UNIQLO’s high quality, basic clothing.

In line with UNIQLO’s Made for All philosophy,  UNIQLO Undercover modern clothing range includes men, women, kids and even babies in fashionable cuts and varied colours. The collection will be launched at the grand opening of UNIQLO flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo.

The men’s collection from UNIQLO Undercover matches gentle colors with dark tones, while the women collection features a range of fashionable cuts and forms with an exciting palette of colours and patterns drawn from his popular UNDERCOVER line.

UNIQLO Undercover kids collection melds next-generation aesthetics with the sense of perpetual joy associated with family. Takahashi designed the kids’ and babies’ lines with his wife and partner, Rico, lavishing attention on these two lines, producing a playful array of colors, unique prints and fine detailing that push the collection beyond the realm of conventional clothing for children.

UNIQLO Spring Summer 2012 Undercover first  family theme fashion collection, with a full lineup of apparel for women, men, children and babies will debut at UNIQLO global flagship store opening in Tokyo’s Ginza district on 16th March and gradually released in 32 stores in Japan, in addition to UNIQLO’s 11 markets abroad.

UNIQLO UNDERCOVER UU SPRING SUMMER 2012 WOMEN /MEN / KIDS / BABIES Collection will be available at UNIQLO SINGAPORE 313@Somerset around mid March.

ANNE FONTAINE SINGAPORE FLAGSHIP STORE OPENS AT SCOTTS SQUARE

Anne Fontaine, an elegant and chic simplicity luxury brand opened its flagship store at the new Scotts Square recently. The highly luxurious Precious  capsule collection of  glamorous  and  exquisite collectibles, accessory line of unique collars and cuffs, bags and belts complements its  signature extensive  collection of fashionable white shirts, tops, knits and outerwear.

Famed for her astonishing collection of white shirts, 100 shirt designs are produced in France every season, leaving you spoilt for choice. Celebrity fans include Catherine  Deneuve, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Halle Berry and Oprah  Winfrey.

Every season, Anne Fontaine produces Precious, a capsule collection representing the pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship with exquisite, hand-crafted  collectibles like  show-stopping collars and jewelled cuffs. There are 3,000 collars in the Anne Fontaine collection, to date with five cuffs and two collars being produced each season.  

The Cocktail Collection for the party seasons was created from an  extraordinary  collection  of  lace  and dyed threads like exquisite double collars, jabots and obliques. Clutches, belts and iPhone cases stuns in red and  black  satin, glitter  and  metallic leather.

As a  tribute  to  the memorable female protagonists in the iconic Sex And the City TV series and movies, Anne Fontane Spring/Summer  2012 Collection is named Glam  And  the  City,  inspired  by  strong-willed  female  film icons  and  their  femininity  and  sensuality.

This spring, adorn in the whimsical garden of Anne Fontaine with colourful butterflies, bejeweled beetles and delicate white flowers, putting a fanciful twist to all the things she loves from nature.

Anne Fontaine flagship store in 370 Rue St Honoré in Paris houses the Anne Fontaine Spa, extending the Anne Fontaine spirit of fine living and pampering, complete with its own range of skincare products, scented candles and home fragrances.  

The  Anne  Fontaine  Foundation  was started in 2011 to protect and restore the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil, also known as the Mata Atlântica, in the Southern part of the State of Bahia, where it is in grave  danger  of  extinction. Anne is dedicated  to  promoting eco-friendly practices and the use of eco-friendly materials. 

Anne  Fontaine  Women White shirts, Spring Summer 2012 Collection, Precious Capsule, including luxurious handcrafted exquisite collars and jewelled cuffs,  accessories and home fragrance collections are available at Scotts Square Singapore boutique at 8 Scotts Road #01-01/02, the largest flagship store in the region and at Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Avenue #B1-90A, as well as  more than 80  stores  worldwide  in Paris, USA,  Europe, Japan, Korea, China and Israel. Join Anne Fontaine Facebook  for more updates.

PORSCHE 911 CARRERA AND CARRERA S PRICE REVEALED AND PORSCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES SINGAPORE LAUNCH AT RITZ CARLTON MILLENIA

Porsche Centre Singapore unveiled the new luxurious seventh generation Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S, a completely redesigned generation of the iconic sports car with unprecedented performance and enhanced fuel efficiency at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore.

Graced by key executives from Porsche AG, Porsche Asia Pacific, Stuttgart Auto and Hong Leong Finance, all generations of the Porsche 911,  including one model of  the iconic first  911  generation were showcased at the grand launch.

Porsche Financial services in Singapore, a first in the  Porsche  Asia Pacific region was also launched.  A partnership between Porsche  and Hong Leong Finance , two Financing products - Porsche Hire Purchase and Porsche Intelligent Finance were introduced to provide Porsche customers a new way of financing with payment flexibility convenience.

The 911 is the epitome of the Porsche brand and has contributed significantly to the growth of Porsche in  Singapore.  Porsche will also be introducing the new Porsche Boxster and Boxster S later this year.

911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S  is completely redesigned generation of the sports car icon stuns with is  flat, stretched lightweight aluminium-steel  silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed distinctive Porsche details. An interior inspired by the Porsche Carrera GT in typical motorsport fashion complement the new modern exterior design.

 

New active control systems elevate power driving dynamics to an unprecedented level. The new electro-mechanical power steering Porsche also helps to economise on fuel, consuming a mere 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres based on the NEDC  Additional systems and functions such as auto start/stop, thermal management and electrical system recuperation further enhance the new Carrera’s efficiency. 

Porsche 911 Carrera price in Singapore starts from SGD 370,325 and SGD 420,679 for the 911 Carrera S, including a 5-year free maintenance and warranty program, market-specific equipment, GST excluding COE and are subjected to change without prior notice.  

 

The new Porsche 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S are available at Porsche Centre Singapore   located at Eurokars Centre, 12 Sungei Kadut Ave Singapore 729648. Porsche Financial services are available for Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S. , Panamera S Hybrid, Panamera and Cayenne. For enquires or to arrange a test drive,  please telephone +65 6363 0911 /Fax +65 6363 3911.

JIMMY CHOO FOR CELEBRITIES AT 2012 18th SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS AND 64th ANNUAL DIRECTORS GULID OF AMERICA AWARDS

At the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012 (SAG Awards) and the 64th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards held in Los Angeles, USA last month, a bevy of celebrities chose Jimmy Choo Shoes to complement their gown for the Red Carpet look.

Natalie Portman wore Jimmy Choo Macy, Emily Blunt in Jimmy Choo Linda, Jessica Chastain chose Jimmy Choo Suki, Rose Byrne picked Vibe, Viola Davis selected Louisa, Jennifer Carpenter with Vita and Diana Agron in KoKo.

Natalie Portman stuns in Jimmy Choo Macy at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) Los Angeles  29th Jan 2012

Emily Blunt striked a pose with Jimmy Choo Linda at the 18th Annual  18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) Los Angeles  29th Jan 2012  29th Jan 2012

Amber Heard wore Jimmy Choo  Zodiac to the 64th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards LA on 28th January. Shailene Woodley was sighted wearing Jimmy Choo Darby.

Jimmy Choo shoes and bags are available exclusively at JIMMY CHOO boutiques worldwide and in Singapore at  Paragon located at 290 Orchard Unit No. 01-10, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore and  Resorts World Sentosa Luxury Fashion/Galleria and on online www.jimmychoo.com

MARNI H&M USA HOLLYWOOD LAUNCH PARTY IN LOS ANGELES WITH CONSUELO COPPOLA / MILA JOVOVICH / WINONA RYDER / DREW BARRYMORE

Marni at H&M Collection launch party with A-listers actress like Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder and Milla Jovovich was held in The Sowden House, Hollywood, USA  in an atmosphere captured by Sofia Coppola’s campaign for the collection and an exclusive performance by Bryan Ferry.

MARNI H&M FOR HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES

Guests enjoyed an evening in the beautiful Hollywood restored mansion and updated neo-Mayan masterpiece designed by Lloyd Wright. The event was hosted by Marni’s Founder and Creative Director, Consuelo Castiglioni, the Director of the Marni at H&M campaign, Sofia Coppola and Margareta van den Bosch, H&M´s Creative Advisor.

Marni’s collection for H&M is all about freedom and experimentation, Marni prints and colours intended to mix and match together in a playful way.

Everything goes with everything, making African prints the perfect companion to Bauhaus modernity, and sporty silhouettes sitting with more feminine shapes. The collection also includes a full range of shoes, bags and charming accessories to create a total Marni look at H&M.

Marni for Men offers a fresh take on menswear staples, with a subtle use of print and a softened use of colour.

"I love H&M and I love Marni. I love how H&M are bringing the regal, chic clothes of Marni to everyone." Drew Barrymore

"I'm a huge fan of Marni, I have been for years. I love the whole idea of taking high fashion and making it affordable and accessible with H&M." Winona Ryder

Guests arriving at the party dressed in Marni at H&M included Jessica Chastain, Lou Doillon, Freida Pinto, Andrea Riseborough, Clara Page, Andrea Riseborough, Imogen Poots, Lily Collins, James Jagger, Shirley Manson, Lykke Li, Noomi Rapace, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Elisa Sednaou, Hanneli Mustaparta, Rashida Jones, Jamie King, Mena Suvari and Rose McGowan.

Marni at H&M Collection + Prices and Lookook for Women, Mens and Acessories - Click here

Marni for H&M Spring 2012 Collection of Womenwear, Menswear and accessories will retail at H&M USA, Europe and H&M Singapore at Orchard Building, alongside with around 260 stores worldwide and online from March 8, 2012. Check out H&M FaceBook for more updates !

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA EQUARIUS HOTEL & BEACH VILLAS OPENS NEAR UNIVERSAL STUDIO SINGAPORE

RWS Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas - 2 eco-luxurious resort style hotels with 360-degree views of the waterfront, Keppel Bay harbour front skyline and lush tropical rainforest opened on Singapore’s first integrated resort on Sentosa Island last Thursday.

A perfect tranquil getaway destination, the iconic resort-style architecture of the  172-room  Equarius Hotel and 22 exclusive Beach Villas are designed and conceptualised by award-winning American architectural firm Michael Graves & Associates with Singapore’s DP Architects Pte Ltd, is complemented by verdant foliage from the 2.9-hectare natural forest and 4,000 trees planted by RWS in and around the hotels.

The seven-storey Equarius  Hotel  is designed to be linear in architecture, offering panoramic  view  of  the  resort  and Marine Life Park/ Beach Villas view and Hill views in its Deluxe  Rooms,  Deluxe  Garden Rooms and Deluxe Suites.

Forest, a new restaurant helmed by award-winning celebrity chef Sam Leong serving contemporary Chinese cuisine with strong  Thai influence is housed in a magnificent glass house located adjacent to the Equarius Hotel Lobby.

Sprinkled  across  the  tranquil  western  tip  of  the integrated  resort  is  a  tropical  sanctuary  where  22  Beach Villas represent the epitome of exclusivity with  a  selection  of  villas  with  one,  two  or  three-bedrooms offering  beautiful flora and greenery, views of the harbour from a private infinity-edge dip pool facing the waterfront or spectacular  views  of  Keppel  Bay  and  Labrador  Park.

Offering an unparalleled idyllic sights and sounds experience,  just minutes away from RWS  attractions like Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium, Universal Studio and the upcoming water theme park, the world’s largest oceanarium Marine Life Park and world renowned UK spa brand ESPA beckons, making RWS the perfect holiday destination for everyone and within easy reach to the city for business travellers.

In addition to the two new hotels, two treetop lofts  above the canopy of the forest and 11 two-storey ocean suites situated within the Marine Life Park will be launched at a later date. 

Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas, together with Crockfords Tower, Hard Rock Hotel, Festive Hotel and Hotel Michael with Universal Studio, Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium are located at 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269.  Enjoy special packages starting from S$800 +++ per night, book online on RWS website and authorised travel agents, valid for stays from now till 30 June.

For more information, visit www.rwsentosa.com or check out RWS Facebook Page