A fresh new scent
Looking for a scent that will transport you to a place of calm? Loewe creates Cucumber. A scented candle conceived by creative director Jonathan Anderson and developed in collaboration with artisan perfumer Nuria Cruelles and global brand ambassador Leo Wu. He is well-known for his acting roles in Upcoming Summer (2021); My Country, My Parents (2021) and more. The Loewe Cucumber candle possesses an intense aquatic scent reminiscent of a ripe, just picked- up-from-the-yard cucumber, lit with fresh mint notes.
Pack a picnic basket
With more and more events allowed such as Ballet Under the Stars is back, you can pack a picnic basket and enjoy the performance. Bevvies, a local e-commerce platform that curates bar-quality bottled cocktails, beer packs and unique wine bundled gift sets. We love the sound of Bevvies’ Wine & Cheese Party Pack ($188). The pack comes with two bottles of wine of your choice, a selection of fine cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments. The pack also comes with a To Be Calm candle so that you can bask in the celebrations with an uplifting scent.
New place to shop
A trip to Italy should include a stop at Moschino’s new flagship store on Milan’s prime shopping street: Via della Spiga. The historical 18th- century Palazzo Pertusati building has been remodelled as the exclusive Spiga 26 creative hub. Covering two floors, inside the 380 sq m space balancing pure graphic lines and curves, Moschino’s baroque flair is highlighted by a series of bold decorative elements, transforming the shopping experience. The store carries womenswear, menswear, kid’s and accessories lines, all showcased in a new interior concept conceived by the architect Andrea Tognon.
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Pinko goes black
The Pinko Fall/Winter 2022 Campaign showcases a campaign that is a fairytale based on an all-new and empowering head-to-toe black style. Each piece made especially for the campaign is designed with feminine curves in mind, creating surprising silhouettes and see-through effects. Mini dresses and contrasting fitted catsuits will leave you breathless with their crystals and sequins, while the black-as-night velvet and vinyl fabrics reflect the shimmering sparkle of the stars. Blazers with wide, structured shoulders envelop the body with bustier-like lines, in a unique blend of sensuality and femininity held together by satin ties that offer a slight glimpse without revealing all.
Luxury beauty treats
Dior opens a beauty boutique at Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands that offers a luxurious experience. In 145 sq m, shoppers will find all of the brand’s signature skincare, makeup and fragrance. It also has the Dior Prestige, a secluded enclave that offers facials.
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Be a Goddess
The Greca bag by Versace now comes in an exclusive colourway and is finished in an exclusive blush pink colour, only available in the Asia-Pacific region. The new bag harnesses Versace’s culture of myth and luxury and is finished with the brand’s Greca insignia — a long-held symbol of the Versace brand that borders the Medusa head signifier. Images for the campaign by photographer Nick Yang and a video by Harvey Lee focus on the clash of the classical and contemporary attitudes of the Versace Fall-Winter 2022 campaign. The campaign features models Liu Lijun and Lin Xiangxiang wearing styles from the seasonal collection.
A taste of passion
Rémy Martin and Grammy award-winning artist Usher have teamed up to launch the “Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion” global campaign, featuring a limited edition bottle and NFT. The new-age bottle features the debut of “A Taste of Passion Experience” — a multi-sensory, immersive experience that will accompany Usher’s My Way Las Vegas Residency. When creating the “Usher x 1738 A.I. Powered” limited edition, Usher used his own musical vocabulary to describe his olfactory experience with the renowned Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, a smooth Cognac characterised by notes of toasted bread, vanilla and brioche. A total of 50 limited edition bottles were created as part of this latest collaboration. Twenty-five Usher x 1738: A.I. Powered limited-edition bottles will be available to purchase exclusively on BlockBar.com, the world’s first direct-to-consumer NFT marketplace for luxury wines and spirits. Each NFT is uniquely marked, and each purchase comes with the option of keeping the NFT and reselling it on BlockBar.com’s marketplace.