NewJeans to perform at Nike Orchard Road; Charles & Keith ambassador Han So-hee rocks new styles
All the lifestyle news you need to know this week in Singapore: Ralph Coffee opens second outlet, Singapore Singer-songwriter Feng Ze is Skecher's ambassador.
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NewJeans to perform at Nike Orchard Road
Fans of NewJeans listen up, Nike isn't being shy about this news! The girls will be performing live at Nike Orchard Road on 3 February. You may stand a chance to catch them live by answering a question on 30 January on the Nike app: 'Tell us why you are the biggest NewJeans fan.'
After the performance, winners get first dibs to the Air Max 90 LV8 during an exclusive Member shopping experience at Nike Orchard Road.
On top of that, fans can shop during Member Days for the limited-edition Nike By You x NewJeans collection, exclusively at Nike Orchard Road.
Scan to download the Nike app here.
Charles & Keith ambassador Han So-hee dazzles in the brand's boots and more
Since fronting the Charles & Keith A/W2023 campaign, South Korean actress Han So-hee lost no time in expressing her love for the label's products and has been seen in Charles & Keith products umpteenth times. Be it wearing the Triana Platform Ankle Boots in White on a trip to Hong Kong (see Han So-hee's Instagram below), or donning the Philomena Half-Moon Crossbody Bag that follows her everywhere.
Han So Hee embodies the spirit of CHARLES & KEITH with her authentic individuality, confidence and creativity. We are delighted to welcome her onboard the CHARLES & KEITH Family and inspire new possibilities togetherBrand co-founder, Keith Wong.
Check out Charles & Keith's page As seen on for more style inspo from the luminous Han So-hee.
Skechers announces Singaporean multi-talented singer/songwriter, Qiu Feng Ze, as Skechers Singapore’s Brand Ambassador
The Singaporean-born artist, currently based in Taiwan, perfectly embodies the brand's diverse collection of comfortable and innovative lifestyle and performance footwear, as well as trendy apparel and accessories with his youthful and stylish image.
Their footwear and apparel blends comfort, style and innovation in a way that’s perfect for my hectic and active daily lifestyle. Skechers is not just a brand, it’s an experience. I look forward to sharing my Skechers journey with fans in Singapore.Feng Ze is thrilled to collaborate with Skechers
The Skechers 2024 campaigns with Feng Ze will include Skechers Tres-air UNO, Max Cushioning 2.0 and Foamies styles.
Skechers Tres-air UNO as donned by Feng Ze
Get ready to step up your style game in comfort with Skechers and Qiu Feng Ze!
Ralph Lauren opens second Ralph’s Coffee location in Singapore at Shaw Centre
Sitting on the ground floor in the main entry room of Shaw Center’s Polo Flagship store, Ralph’s Coffee's second store welcomes you with a bigger space as compared to its predecessor at Marina Bay Sands. Complementing the brand's renowned Ralph’s Roast made with organically grown beans, customers can pick from a wide selection of gourmet, sandwiches, classic American desserts including cookies, cakes, and soft-serve ice cream, with recipes from Mr Ralph Lauren himself.
What's more, now's your chance to score Ralph’s Coffee apparel and accessories such as T-shirts, hats, totes and mugs. There's also a Singapore-exclusive Ralph's Coffee Bearista Polo Bear Tumbler for tourists and locals alike. This Lunar New Year, don't miss Ralph’s Coffee's limited-edition New York Cookie Box in red and gold with a dragon motif, celebrating the year of the Dragon. Each box comes with six assorted cookies including a brand new flavour – Orange Hazelnut Cookie Sandwich, which combines the bright notes of zesty orange with the richness of hazelnut. The limited-edition cookie box is available from now until 2 March at S$42.
Visit Ralph’s Coffee Shaw Centre at 1 Scotts Rd, #01-01/03 from 8am till 9pm daily.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to launch four new hotels, including one in Miyakojima, Japan
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is unveiling four exciting additions to its global portfolio in 2024, each inspired by Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy to authentically embody and celebrate the local culture and spirit of a destination. These openings include Rosewood Amsterdam, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Rosewood Miyakojima and Rosewood Doha.
Rosewood Miyakojima
With a stunning seascape as a backdrop, Rosewood Miyakojima’s 55-villa accommodations will feature private pools, landscaped gardens and unobstructed sea views with its architecture and interiors seamlessly designed to immerse guests in the hotel’s natural surroundings.
The hotel features four restaurants and bars with relaxed beachfront concepts showcasing fresh seafood, prized island-raised beef, locally distilled spirits and craft beer, with on-site recreation including Rosewood Explorer’s Club, Rosewood’s programme for younger guests designed to inspire creativity and encourage adventure, discovery and social responsibility through unique experiences attuned to the destination; and Asaya, with treatment rooms set amid private gardens, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy facilities and services influenced by local healing traditions.
Beyond the resort, guests will discover an abundance of picturesque sites such as the Higashi-Hennazaki Cape lighthouse and the renowned Yonaha Maehama, regularly ranked as Japan’s best beach.
Rosewood Amsterdam
Housed in the former Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam will open in 2024 as Rosewood’s first property in the Netherlands. Located along the UNESCO World Heritage listed Amsterdam Canal District, Rosewood Amsterdam will overlook the Prinsengracht (the Prince’s Canal) and will be situated near the city’s finest attractions including the museum district, the high-end shopping district on P.C. Hooftstraat and the hip De Pijp neighbourhood.
With an intuitive design which pays homage to the signature spirit of the building and city, Rosewood Amsterdam will offer 134 guest rooms and suites with many boasting spectacular views across the two adjoining canals, quiet internal courtyards, and iconic townhouse rooftops. On-site amenities will include Rosewood's integrative well-being concept Asaya Spa, three restaurants and bars, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool and a 3,000 square-foot ballroom.
Rosewood Doha
Housed in two striking towers inspired by the coral reefs surrounding Qatar, Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha will consist of an ultra-luxury hotel with 155 guestrooms and suites, 162 serviced apartments for longer-term stays and 276 residences available for rent.
Rosewood Doha will be one of the city’s most dynamic culinary destinations with a collection of innovative outlets including three specialty concepts, a Mediterranean restaurant, a cigar lounge, a library lounge and a grab-and-go market. Notably, the hotel will also introduce Rosewood’s curated executive lounge concept Manor Club as well as Asaya, which comes complete with Asaya kitchen to round out the property’s food and beverage programme.
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
The legendary Hotel Schloss Fuschl will mark Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ second property in Austria when it reopens as Rosewood Schloss Fuschl in 2024. The reimagining of this 15th century landmark cements Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ status as a meticulous and caring guardian of some of the world’s most iconic heritage buildings which have been thoughtfully restored to former brilliance.
Idyllically situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl and a short distance away from picturesque Salzburg, the graceful, historic property will feature an elegant array of guest rooms and suites as well as six ultra-luxury chalets. The hotel will also be home to Asaya and world-class restaurants and lounges, complete with a heated outdoor swimming pool overlooking the majestic lake.
Dior's Haute Couture SS24 collection highlights moiré; show attended by stars like Han So-hee, Rihanna and more
Like a bewitching Ariadne's thread, the notion of "aura" infuses the entire Dior haute couture spring-summer 2024 collection dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Exploring the plural beauty of textiles, the Creative Director has initiated a captivating, inventive dialogue with Isabella Ducrot, who conceived the show's scenography entitled Big Aura: twenty-three disproportionate silhouettes are arranged on a grid of irregular black lines recalling warp and weft.
The star of the collection is the refined moiré, a silk fabric pattern that's been subjected to heatpress to give it that rippled pattern and appearance. It was first thought up by Monsieur Dior for autumn-winter 1952. The creations in this collection form an architectural elegance: coats with imposing collars, wide skirts revealing exaggerated cut-outs, layering, pants and jackets. Certain garments in velvet magnify the allure and move fluidly, while a sumptuous feather cape sits upon a dress in embroidered double organza.
Among the stars that attended the show were Korean actress Han So-hee, Heart Evangelista, comedian Ali Wong, Rihanna, and Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford.
Watch the show here.
Chanel takes their iconic jewel-button into the world of ballet and dance for Haute Couture SS24
Instantly recognisable as a Chanel code, the button eases the opening and closing of a garment. Thanks to buttons, women could rid themselves of everything that had prevented them from moving freely. Gabrielle Chanel treated buttons with the utmost respect. Like a jewel, it adds a touch of daring and sparkle to the unique allure of which she was both theorist and artisan.
A symbol of emancipation, Virginie Viard takes this jewel-button into the world of ballet and dance. Here, fashion, music, theatre and painting come together as physical poetry and, touched by grace or wonderment, the performers briefly escape the laws of nature. Beyond the softness of this light and suspended world, the Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture collection evokes the great names of dance, from whom it borrows their extraordinary style and affirmation of a triumphant body.
I often think about dance, it's an important theme at Chanel. The House is close to its institutions, to its choreographers and dancers, and we create costumes for the ballet. I have tried to bring together the power and finesse of bodies and clothes in a very ethereal collection, composed of tulle, ruffles, pleats and lace.Virginie Viard
Thus unfolds a landscape of transparent short straight skirts, long dresses, jumpsuits and little capes embellished with embroideries depicting draperies, little bows, illusion tulle pockets, lace belts, sequins, braids and little flowers. Masculine figures and the beauty of the body give rise to a very feminine collection, worn over white ballet leotards and tights. In a year marked by the vitality of the links that unite CHANEL and dance, a century after Gabrielle Chanel's first designs for ballet, the pink and white aquarelle-dominated collection owes its touches of vivid colour to the Ballets Russes of Léon Bakst and Sergei Diaghilev. Down jackets in tulle, hoods, the Artistic Director also injects references to contemporary culture, with heels, for added allure.
At the invitation of Virginie Viard, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free and Mike Carson designed a set that recalls the symbols of Haute Couture, just like the film The Button, serviced by pgLang, written and directed by Dave Free and scored by Kendrick Lamar, with Anna Mouglalis, Naomi Campbell, and Margaret Qualley in the lead role.
Levi’s and Gundam launch futuristic collection
Levi’s and Gundam have teamed up to launch a futuristic collection, perfectly capturing the sci-fi beauty of the mobile suits and the recurring fight between different ideologies, with a twist on Levi’s iconic styles and classic garments, launching on 1 February 2024.
The 12-piece collection features iconic Levi’s mainstays and bold basics with each piece infused with eye-catching references to Gundam Seed. Key highlights include:
A matching Levi’s x Gundam Seed Relaxed Trucker and a pair of ‘93 501s emblazoned with an Earth Alliance-inspired print
A Levi’s x Gundam Seed Technical Anorak that seamlessly blends style and utility
Functional accessories such as a Gundam Seed Harness Bag and the Gundam Seed Utility Beanie
The limited-edition Levi’s x Gundam Seed collection launches on 1 February 2024 and will be available exclusively at Levi’s ION Orchard and on levi.com.sg.
Givenchy Beauty releases makeup in line with Peach Fuzz, Pantone's Colour of the Year
New Year, new hopes. The Pantone Colour Institute has cast its radiant spotlight on Peach Fuzz as the Colour of the Year for 2024, symbolising a yearning for connection and comfort in this complex world. Express yourself in Givenchy Beauty’s selection of products. Their Prisme Libre Blush in No. 03 Voile, a loose powder that incorporates coral and orange tones to offer a healthy-looking glow. The ultra-finely milled weightless texture diffuses colour for a natural, second-skin finish or builds up for a more intense payoff. Illuminate and sculpt your cheeks effortlessly, enjoying up to 12 hours of radiant, translucent colour.
Complete your Chinese New Year makeup with the newly launched Le Rouge Interdit Cream Velvet Liquid Lipstick in No. 34 Rouge Safran, Prisme Libre Skin-caring Corrector in Peach, Le Rouge Sheer Velvet Matte Lipstick, Prisme Libre Loose Powder (Lunar New Year Limited Edition) and the new Irresistible Eau de Parfum in EDT and EDP.
Get them all at Sephora.
Asahi launches Super Dry x Fragrance Bak Kwa gift bundle
To commemorate the auspicious year of the Dragon, Asahi has launched exclusive beer cans adorned in an intricate pixelated illustration of a dragon by award-winning artist, Hermippe. The exclusive design pixel art Asahi Super Dry can is now available at all major supermarket retailers islandwide.
Singaporeans can enjoy a special promotional offer from $26.80 for a pack of 12 (330ml cans) for the Lunar New Year celebrations.
Not only that, Asahi Super Dry has also teamed up with Fragrance to create an exclusive Asahi X Fragrance Bak Kwa gift bundle, containing an assortment of popular Chinese New Year snacks that pair well with Asahi Super Dry beer, including Fragrance Bak Kwa, Crispy Pork Floss Tots, Pandan Kueh Lapis and Pineapple Tarts.
The exclusive Asahi Super Dry X Fragrance Bak Kwa Gift Bundle is available online at RedMart, select supermarket roadshows and Fragrance outlets islandwide for $38. Shoppers who spend at least $88 on the Asahi Super Dry Exclusive Lunar New Year pixel art edition cans will receive a complimentary Fragrance gift set.
Tiger launches variety packs, plus, win up to S$288,000 at roadshows
Usher in the year of the Dragon with another fierce animal, the Tiger. This year, Tiger launches the 8-can variety pack, which consists of the regular Tiger Lager can, Tiger Crystal, Tiger Soju and Tiger Radler in four flavours.
From cosy family reunions and long-overdue catch up with friends, enjoy the crowd-favourite (and chaotically fun) tradition of lo hei, while letting your loved ones pick their own Tiger and raising a toast to a bolder year together. With drinks and entertainment settled, you’ll be more than ready to ring in the lunar new year.
You can also get into the festive spirit by joining the Tiger mega roadshows happening across the island. Experience the excitement with a guaranteed win at sure-win spin & win booth, where you can snag prizes such as the limited-edition Tiger Mahjong Set (worth $288), instant cash prizes, abalone, and even a chance to walk away with up to $288,000*. More details here.
Tiger Mega Roadshow Schedule
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Hao Food SG Launches New White Rabbit Candy Ice Cream Cone at Lou Shang
One of the most distinctive features of the Chinese New Year is the White Rabbit candy. In the past few years, the brand has evolved to include a wide range of paraphernalia. For CNY this year, the brand launches the new ice cream cone, adding a subtle element of sea salt and cheese to the classic milky taste of White Rabbit creamy candy – creating an addictive taste that’s both familiar yet unexpected.
To celebrate the new launch, Hao Food SG has collaborated with Lou Shang – the HDB-inspired café-cocktail bar – for a limited-time special menu! From now till February 29, you can try a unique White Rabbit-inspired menu at Lou Shang, and savour the new cone ice cream at the same time!
The supporting star of the meal is ‘Good Luck to You’, a dish featuring a savoury bak kwa cream cheese foam topped with Hokkaido scallop ceviche, bak kwa bits, and dehydrated blue pea crisp, all held together by a sago cracker. The perfect savoury bar snack, this appetiser pairs perfectly between bites of the ice cream cone!
After your meal, unwind with a glass of ‘Colourful Rabbit’, a unique cocktail blend of sake, white cacao liqueur, greek yoghurt, blue curaçao and mixed berry shrub. For a lighter option, opt for ‘Bunny Hop’, a mocktail of sweet layers! With grenadine syrup at the base, followed by condensed milk and milk, the blue pea cream is then gently layered on and topped off with chocolate shavings – the perfect pairing for any meal!
Only available from now to February 29, be sure to pop by Lou Shang to savour the new ice cream cone, and the limited-time menu. The new White Rabbit Ice Cream Cone is now available now at selected Giant stores islandwide.
If you are looking for White Rabbit merch, head to White Rabbit's pop-up store at the atrium of Paragon happening from now till 8 February. The pop-up features a wide range of special White Rabbit-themed merchandise, including new, limited-edition candy tins and adorable merch both the young and young at heart will adore!
