Manga mania
Since it first appeared 20 years ago, Japanese manga and anime series Naruto has captured the imagination of fans all around the world with its colourful stories about the adventures of young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki. A global hit with 250 million copies sold in 46 countries, Naruto has collaborated with luxury maison Montblanc to produce a limited edition collection of writing instruments and accessories, leather goods and smart watches. The collection includes a new edition of the Montblanc Meisterstück, available as a rollerball, a ballpoint or as a fountain pen featuring a gold nib with ruthenium-coat embellishment. The Montblanc x Naruto collection is exclusively available at the Marina Bay Sands boutique Oct 12 – 25, and all other Montblanc boutiques from Oct 26.
Cushion collaboration
Laneige teams up with the ever-popular French fashion brand Maison Kitsuné with the release of the Neo Cushion X Maison Kitsuné collaboration. The second limited edition has been created under the new theme of, "Hey Neo, Why So Gray?" which is inspired by the sun rising from the dawn, the grey design with an added orange accent conveys a message of hope. Neo Cushion features seamless blending with thin and skin-like natural coverage that lasts for 24 hours to create perfect-looking makeup even from a close distance.
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Art to wear
Swarovski presents a new range of products that celebrate self-adornment and home accessorising through the lens of the crystal lifestyle. The Fall/Winter 2022 explores new silhouettes and introduces pieces spanning lifestyle categories such as watches, writing instruments, phone cases, and more. In a nod to Austrian artist Gustav Klimt’s artistic influence, the glory of gilding is exemplified this season in the Dextera Family with pieces designed to radiate warm strength and the beauty of mechanical lines and engineering.
Eye time
Your tired eyes need Sigi Skin Gentle Gaze Eye Cream which has been formulated with superfood ingredients and antioxidants that promise to nourish and brighten the eye area, while effectively reducing signs of skin ageing and fatigue. The specially designed metal applicator makes it a breeze to apply without dragging the skin and helps to instantly de-puff eye bags and lids. This easily absorbed formula also multi-tasks as an effective base for the eye contour, making it perfect for both daytime and nighttime use.
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Sailing into a better future
French cosmetics company Clarins is committed to promoting responsible beauty by supporting the Plastic Odyssey expedition that seeks solutions against plastic pollution. After years of preparation, the Plastic Odyssey expedition has set off from the port of Marseilles for a three-year journey around the globe. With the objective of raising awareness of the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans, the Plastic Odyssey also aims to identify concrete solutions with local communities. The expedition emerged from a two-fold observation – plastic pollution of the oceans is the result of human activities on land, and real solutions exist to reduce it.
A Parisian apartment vibes
Get some retail therapy at Longchamp at its new boutique concept at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The refreshed boutique's new design concept is inspired by the idea of the quintessential Parisian apartment. Walk through the boutique and take note of the latest leather goods and accessories that are juxtaposed with prints, books, and decorative objects evoking the themes and colors of each collection, and it will change with every new season. To celebrate the new boutique concept, the brand’s highly popular My Pliage service will be available at the boutique from October to November 2022. Customers will be able to enjoy the personalisation service on the brand’s iconic Le Pliage line by customizing colours, finishings, and even their initials or embroidery on the environmentally-friendly My Pliage Signature canvas bags or the nylon My Pliage Club range.
Stunningly sophisticated
London-based designer label A.W.A.K.E. MODE and H&M Group’s & Other Stories will be launching an exclusive limited-edition co-lab collection this Oct 27.
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Known for a fashion forward aesthetic and art-like wearable pieces, the collaboration will feature ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories. Avant garde with innovative cuts and unexpected details, this collection is stunning and surreally sophisticated.
Founded by Natalia Alaverdian in 2012, the London-based brand A.W.A.K.E. MODE stands for “All Wonderful Adventures Kindle Enthusiasm”, reflecting the designer’s personal and distinct approach. Each collection is inspired by cross-cultural references and historical references from art to film. Fresh takes on shirting, coats and dresses are some of the unique signatures.
& Other Stories flagship boutique is at Ion Orchard.
