SINGAPORE FASHION FLIM FESTIVAL AT SINEMA OLD SCHOOL AND ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SINGAPOUR

For the first time ever in Singapore, experience the glamour and extravaganza in Yves Saint Laurent, Hearts and Crafts of Hermès artisans, Signé Chanel, Paul Smith, Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Donatella Versace and Alexander Wang with the inaugural  Singapore Fashion Film Festival (SFFF) at  Sinema Old School  and Alliance Française de Singapour from  21st October  to  7th  November.

A total of nine documentary films chronicling the exclusive and exhilarating world of renowned Haute Couture, ateliers, fashion and designers creative mastery will premiere.

One of the main highlights of the festival is the film Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Bergé – Lʻamour fou,  a film by Philippe Thorreton, which tells the story of the personal lives of Yves St Laurent and his life partner, Pierre Bergé, through the sale of their exceptional private art collection. The film will be shown at Alliance Française de Singapour on 3 and 5 November.

Another highlight of the festival is the film Hearts and Crafts. Directed in 2011 by Frédéric Laffont and Isabelle Dupuy-Chavanat, the film pays homage to the artisans of  Hermès. This is a must see, espeically if you missed Hermès Festival des Métiers  at Paragon. Singaporeans will be among the first in the world to watch the film when it shows at Sinema Old School on 23 and 29 October.

Other films include Signé Chanel; The Secret World of Haute Couture; Paul Smith, Gentleman Designer;  Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton;  Picture Me, Modelʼs Diary; and a selection of films focusing on Jean-Paul Gaultier,  Donatella Versace and Alexander Wang from the documentary series  The Day Before.

 

In addition to these films, the festival is also proud to present  The Underground Stage, a ten-part documentary series by Sinema TV which will be making its premiere at the festival.

 

The festival also includes several fashion-related fringe events, such as  an open studio day at Milk Photographie, where the public will be able to experience a professional fashion shoot, and talks by local fashion designer Wykkid Song and fashion photographer Olivier Henry, which will provide insights into their various experiences in the fashion industry.

Join BeauteRunway to experience the catwalk with the  Singapore Fashion Film Festival from 21 October 2011 to 7 November 2011  at  both  Sinema Old School and Alliance Française de Singapour.

LOUIS VUITTON ISLAND MAISON SINGAPORE AT MARINA BAY SANDS OPENS WITH CATE BLANCHETT, CHOW YUN FATT & GODFREY GAO

 

Luxury Brand Louis Vuitton unveiled its first ever Louis Vuitton Island Maison in Southeast Asia at Singapore Marina Bay Sands promenade on September 17th.   The glass and steel Louis Vuitton pavilion sits sartorially on Singapore magnificent skyline as the 12th Maison in the world, joining the likes in  Paris, USA, Japan, Taiwan and China.

Louis Vuitton Island Singapore was officiated in style and with much grandeur by International celebrity Ms. Cate Blanchett,  Louis Vuitton Top management, Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister and  Mr. Michael Leven, President of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation for ribbon cutting ceremony and champagne toast.

Featuring  nautical inspired interior,  Louis Vuitton invite their guests to be explorers, travelling and discovering its multiple facets as it pays homage to the travellers and spirit to the sea, experiencing a unique personal journey in its latest luxury South East Asia destination - Louis Vuitton Island Singapore Maison with gorgeous bay views in the crystal pavilion.
                       

Louis Vuitton Island Maison can be accessed in three different ways – from the outdoor bridge, arriving via a boat and disembarking at Island jetty, or through Marina Bay Sands Shoppes Basement 2 (Next to Sephora)where a tunnel and ascending travelator will lead to the centre of the pavilion.

 

A signature trait that Louis Vuitton Island Singapore shares with other Louis Vuitton Maisons around the world is its commitment to the arts and cultural life of a city within its retail space.

 

 

The architectural pavilion marries luxury with art featuring cultural space with fifteen internationally recognized artists and a bookstore where a specially curated selection of books on travel, design, art and culture beckons.

 

Famed illustrator Ruben Tolledo artwork of Singapore culture  is displayed by the staircase linking the watch and jewellery by the book store on the left side of the boutique.

The arts and cultural space kick off with a photography showcase including pieces by one very famous and unexpected artist – Hong Kong Superstar Chow Yun Fat, seen here with his artwork.

On the right is a selection of historic Louis Vuitton Luggage linked to the nautical world and transatlantic travels of the early 20th century and the photograph showcase on your left as you journey through the travelator.

Cate Blanchett with Yves Carcelle, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier ascending Louis Vuitton Island Maison.



Capturing the thrill and romance of the sea, the luxurious interior and fittings was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Peter Marino.

The design of  high walls and teak woods ensure consistent daylight of the interior through the glass walls and the arrangement of the furniture and product displays focused to create a promenade along the windows to offer a unique redefined retail experience of premium Louis Vuitton collection, while allowing spectacular bay views of Singapore skyline.

 

Named as the only truly first ever luxury island,  Louis Vuitton most extensive collection from its signature travel trunks which travellers first carried across the seas on steamers to leather bags and shoes as well as Fall Winter Men's and Women's Collection, including a watch and jewellery gallery are available exclusively here on the Island.

 

Award winning artist Richard Deacon created a hanging sculpture inspired by the surface of the water on the mezzanine level on the Island pavilion.

The mezzanine of the Louis Vuitton Island offers exceptional views and is devoted to travel. Showcasing signature travel bags and the new ‘Made for Travel’ men’s collection which are characterized by its use of hi-tech fabrics are designed especially  for modern travel.

A private lounge on the side of the mezzanine evokes the atmosphere of a private cabin in an ocean liner and an outdoor Loggia, reminiscent of a  luxury deck patio represents the ultimate venue in luxury shopping is indeed Louis Vuitton Island Singapore.

Cate Blanchett with Yves Carcelle, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton enjoying the cool breeze at luxury deck patio.

Hong Kong Superstar Chow Yun Fat accompanied by his Singaporean wife, Jasmine together with Louis Vuitton Senior Management and numerous international celebrities,   personalities and models including South Korea -Kang Sang Woo and Shin Min A, Japan - Nakata, Taiwan - Godfrey Gao, Vivian Hsu and Philip Huang, China - Zhao Wei, Lisa S. , Zhang Jing Chu, Du Juan, Zhao Lei, USA – Estelle, Singapore - Zoe Tay, Dr Georgia Lee, David Gan, Mrs Tina Tan-Leo and husband, Andrea De Cruz, Pierre Png, Felicia Chin, Daniel Boey joined in the grand opening and walked down the red carpet to be among the first to step into the luxury island.

All guests were then whisked by boat from Louis Vuitton Island Jetty across to One on the Bund, Fullerton Bay Hotel where an intense glitterati party awaits.

Mr. Jean-Christophe Tevenin, General Manager of Louis Vuitton Southeast Asia with BeauteRunway  at Louis Vuitton Island Maison Opening Party.



Celebrate Louis Vuitton Island Maison Singapore Grand Opening and watch the star studded store opening on Louis Vuitton Facebook , simply LIKE and tune in to view the iconic island.


Louis Vuitton Island Maison (Phone +65 6788 3888) is located at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue Crystal Pavilion North and is open from Sunday to Thursday 10AM to 11 PM and Friday, Saturday & eve of public holidays: 10AM to 12:00 midnight.

LOUIS VUITTON ISLAND RED CARPET AT SINGAPORE MAISON MARINA BAY SANDS

Louis Vuitton first ever Louis Vuitton Island Maison sits sartorially in Southeast Asia at Singapore Marina Bay Sands promenade. It opened with much grandeur with international, regional and local celebrities walking the red carpet into the glass and steel Louis Vuitton pavilion on the glitterati evening. Check out who's walked the red carpet at this glamourous opening!

American based Actress Cate Blanchett



Hong Kong Movie star Chow Yun Fat accompanied by his Singaporean wife, Jasmine



South Korea Actor Kang Sang Woo



South Korea Actress Shin Min A

China Actress Vicky Zhao Wei

China Actress Zhang Jing Chu

China Models  Zhao Lei, Du Juan and USA based Taiwan Model Philip Huang



Louis Vuitton Godfrey Gao, Taiwan  Model



Taiwan Actor Golden Award Horse Award Winner Joseph Chang



Taiwan Actress and Singer Vivian Hsu



Bollywood star Deepika Padukone



Hong Kong Model and Channel V veejay Lisa S



Hong Kong based Model Ana R



Japan ex footballer  Hidetoshi Nakata




British Singer Estelle



Singapore Actress Zoe Tay



Singapore Actor Pierre Png and Wife Andrea de Cruz



Singapore Actress Felicia Chin



Celebrate Louis Vuitton Island Maison Singapore Grand Opening and watch the most glamorous store opening on Louis Vuitton Facebook , simply LIKE and tune in to view the iconic island.

Louis Vuitton Island Maison (Phone +65 6788 3888) is located at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue Crystal Pavilion North and is open from Sunday to Thursday 10AM to 11 PM and Friday, Saturday & eve of public holidays: 10AM to 12:00 midnight.

DR GEORGIA LEE FRONTS COUTURE BY DESIGNARE MAGAZINE WITH STEPHANE ROLAND PARIS GRAND HAUTE COUTURIER

COUTURE by Designaré Magazine  journeys through the Art of Bespoke Luxury and is The ONLY magazine in the world to lyric on every aspect of the grand world of Haute Couture. For its inaugural issue,  renowned aesthetic doctor and Singapore’s iconic fashion maven, gorgeous Dr. Georgia Lee fronts the Couture magazine cover with amazing Parisan Grand Couturier Stéphane Rolland, whose clientale ranked him among the likes of  Luxury Houses of Dior, Chanel and Valentino.

COUTURE by Designaré Magazine will be launched at leading bookstores from end October as your ultimate fashion bible for The Best of Haute Couture Week at Women Fashion Week Singapore 2011 at Marina Bay Sands from 26th to 30th October.

BEST HAUTE COUTURE WEEK SINGAPORE AT WOMEN’S FASHION WEEK 2011 - PRESS CONFERENCE AT MARINA BAY SANDS

Singapore’s Inaugural Women’s Fashion Week 2011 is set to showcase the very first ever Haute Couture Week outside Paris, as the second city in  the world to present an epitome  of exceptional artistry legacy with acclaim haute couturiers creativity weaved, skilfully crafted and dynamically created.  With  the resounding success of Inaugural Men’s Fashion Week held in March/April earlier this year, the upcoming Women’s Fashion Week at Marina Bay Sands from 26th to 30th October will further affirmed Singapore’s position as No. 8 global affluent fashion capital.

Frank Cintamani, WFW 2011 Singapore‟s Chairman and Founder of Fide Multimedia shared that “Haute Couture has quite rightly garnered critical acclaim, cultivated exceptional design talents and decorative traditions. I am therefore particularly excited that over 140 years of artistry and passion should be revealed to a wider Asian audience through WFW 2011 Singapore initiative.

Kien M Lee, WFW Director and Founder of Senatus “ To  be successful in achieving this feat requires the skill, vision and craftsmanship that  WFW 2011 Singapore is set to showcase to Singapore and the rest of Asia”.  

Two Haute Couture Courtiers flew in from Paris especially to meet the regional and local media at Haute Couture Week Press Conference. 

 

Gustavo  Lins  is  an  official  member  of  the  Chambre  Syndicale  de  la  Haute  Couture  2011  who  has apprenticed with the likes of John Galliano, Lecoanet Hemant and Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture. Gustavo  Lins  signature dresses display slim,  straight-shouldered  silhouette  with exquisite  drapé .

Stéphane Rolland, a designer whose genius was recognised at the young age of 20, was hired right out of the  Chambre  Syndicale  de  la  Couture  Parisienne  where he studied fashion to work on Balenciaga‟s menswear collection. Promoted to Creative Director in less than a  year and subsequently his very own couture  house,  Stéphane is  known  for  his  statement  ensembles  as  well  as  his  modern  and original interpretation of couture with a clientele dossier that ranges from royalty to celebrities like Beyoncé, Cheryl Cole and Rihanna.   
  

In addition to Gustavo Lins and Stéphane Rolland participation at WFW 2011 Singapore, up to seven other Couturiers including Alexis Mabille and Giambattista Valli are  also  expected  to  join  the  line-up  during  the  five-day  fashion  event, supported by the French Embassy and endorsed by Encore!.  
 
WFW2011 Singapore will also showcase Asian and Singaporean designers Couture Collections in ‘WFW2011 Singapore presents:   Asian Couture Showcase’ on the 26th of October. Frank added that “There is an enormous creative fashion talent, depth of experience and skill in Singapore and Asia that, without doubt, would be both appreciated and be of great interest to those in Paris and the rest of the world”

  
The Best of Haute Couture at WFW 2011 Singapore is an invite only event, two fringe activities   - ‘WFW2011 Singapore Presents  Prêt-a-Porter’  (21st to  23rd  October)  and ‘WFW2011  Singapore  Presents  Haute Couture Exhibition’  located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (6th  to  31st  October)  will be a visual feast of   Ready-to-wear  fashion  and Haute Couture creations from various couturiers for the  public  and  fashion mavens.

MONTBLANC SINGAPORE – WRITING TIME EXHIBITION

Montblanc Art of Writing Exhibition continues its journey from the glory of crafting exquisite penmanship to the mastery of fine watchmaking. Partnering the prestigious Musée International d’Horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Montblanc presents an impressive development of chronograph innovations and their usage for over two centuries, taking the visitors through a walk down the memory lane on the measurement of time, recorded since 1821 with more than 30 historic chronographs  showcased. 

Montblanc Art of Writing

Montblanc Art of Writing Exhibition travelling showcase with Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph is the second stop after Taiwan at Montblanc Singapore flagship boutique located at Mandarin Gallery from October 6th to 9th, 2011.

            

As a tribute to the inventor, master watch maker and brainchild of the watch chronograph, Nicholas Matthieu Rieussec, Montblanc created a new instrument for “writing time” that is of rare precision and style, encompassing an entire universe: beauty and invention, history and time, where moments are recorded by the pen of memory – the Montblanc Nicholas Rieussec Chronograph.

The Rieussec chronograph is the first chronograph where time display does not interact with the chronograph function, enhancing legibility of both indications and endowing a strong, unique look. As on the original chronograph from 1821, the chronograph hands do not rotate above the dials; instead, remaining motionless while the seconds-disk and minutes-disk turn underneath them.

Montblanc Art of Writing Exhibition at Montblanc Singapore flagship boutique located  at Mandarin Gallery, unit 01-01/02-01 is opened to the public from October 6th to 9th, 2011, 11am to 9pm daily. Check out Montblanc FaceBook Page for latest updates.