Colour our world
Marc Jacobs has taken the doom and gloom out in a world that we now know with a wardrobe collection in all shades of happy. The collection includes t-shirts, bandeau tops, biker shorts, dresses, sweatshirts and tote bags. Take your pick from a rainbow of shades at Level 1 Takashimaya.
The face of high jewellery
Chinese-born Singaporean Gong Li, the actress who was in films that have won the highest honours of three European international film festivals, has added another feather to her cap — as the global High Jewelry Ambassador for Cartier. Since appearing in Red Sorghum in 1987, Li has gone on to master numerous roles in Chinese cinematic classics and established herself as one of the most recognised international stars.
Designer kids
Burberry offers the little ones a collection that is all about going on an adventure. This begins with the signature Burberry outerwear — the iconic gabardine trench coat — striped technical wool duffle coats and puffer jackets updated with a Monogram motif in denim. Match these with backpacks embroidered with Thomas Bear motifs, knitted nylon sneakers with Vintage check heels and Arthur boots in leather and Fair Isle Wool.
The future is now
South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster uses the world’s first photo scanned metaverse store. Users anywhere in the world can now indulge in the universe of Gentle Monster, Tamburins and Nudake by visiting Haus Dosan in its virtual 3D form as a Zepeto avatar. While exploring the recreated virtual space, users can interact with mini-robots and engage in games as virtual avatars. This collaboration seals Gentle Monster’s commitment to the future of retail.
A new approach to travel
Rimowa launches a new campaign with a message that explores travel’s evolving role in our lives. To put this message across, Rimowa uses a slew of celebrities such as Rihanna, NBA superstar LeBron James, 20-time Grand Slam-winning athlete Roger Federer and legendary multidisciplinary artist Patti Smith. Each of them shares their personal perspectives through short-format film that carries a universal theme as they examine their own shift towards a more thoughtful approach to travel.
In a twist
Sisley’s Phyto-Lip, Phyto-Eye and Phyto-Blush Twist are in the spotlight once again with its very recognisable zebra-striped range. A truly comfortable, sensory and hydrating formula that glides on and melts in while caring for lips. There are already a whopping 19 shades to try with three new ones that has joined the fray this season.
