Category: Fashion
-
Hermes Through the Walls Exhibition
When you think of Hermes, you’d probably think of Birkin and Kelly handbags when in fact, Hermes has been making furniture since the 1920s. At Hermes Through the Walls Exhibition created specially for Singapore, experience the French luxury brand’s home collection of furniture, fabric and wallpaper.The exhibition, inspired by the anarchitecture of Gordon Matta-Clark, showcases…
-
5 Ways to Personalize Your Style
I will never dare call myself a fashionista simply because… I am not. Besides, I’ve always thought it sounds cliché and narcissistic. Don’t get me wrong, I do love fashion, clothes and runways very very much. But I am no where near a fashion maven. Quite ironic right; since I’m writing this article and that…
-
Bulgari SERPENTIform Exhibition
Love it or loathe it, there is no denying the mystery and allure of the serpent. Here at the SERPENTIform Exhibition, come up close with the allure of serpents – symbol of rebirth and transformation – which has inspired centuries of folklore, myths, arts and cinemas in the East and West. Since the 1940s, Bulgari…
-
The Names Behind Louis Vuitton Handbags & Purses
Did you know that some Louis Vuitton bags were named after cities, characters in movies and famous people? I compiled a list of Louis Vuitton bags and purses and the places and people they were inspired by. 1. Abbesses: A station of the Paris Metro system.2. Alma: Named for the Alma Bridge, a span that…
-
Whatever Floats Your Flamingo
The latest summer fashion accessory is not an oversized sunglass, a big floppy hat or a sunkissed tan (although having these will add to your cute factor). It’s a Pool Floatie and my floatie of choice to take to our Island Paradise Getaway in Rayavadee is Mr. Flamenco from Floaty Floats. Match your summer outfit…
-
Chanel Coco Cafe
Those of you who are fans of Chanel may have known that they opened a beauty pop-up to celebrate the launch of their latest products from the Cruise Collection, Les Indispensables de L’été, and yours truly managed to have a cup of latte and browse around the much anticipated Coco Café.Address: Coco Cafe, Visual Arts Centre, Dhoby…
-
7 Iconic Dresses
The right dress can do wonders. It can catch the attention of the future King (in the case of Kate Middleton), make film classics that women will still be watching over and over again another fifty years from now, written in fashion history and even have their own Wikipedia page. Here are 7 of the…
-
Top #GIRLBOSS Quotes
Sophia Amoruso’s #GIRLBOSS is one of the most inspirational books I’ve read. It gives an insight into how she started out wearing used clothing and selling them on ebay. Since then, she has built an empire around her brand Nastygal and is spreading her message through her book. Here are my personal favourite illustrations and quotes…
-
Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art & Science of Gems Exhibition
I have always been an avid lover of jewellery, in particular diamonds and gems (then again, which girl isn’t?). Upon hearing that Van Cleef & Arpels are showcasing 450 pieces from their collection and 250 rare gems and minerals from the renowned Collection of the French National Museum of Natural History, I jumped on the…
-
Yves Saint Laurent Birth of a Legend Exhibition
Yves Saint Laurent Birth of a Legend features 49 photographs about the creative work, anxiety and happiness of Yves Saint Laurent at work during the preparation of his first collection in 1962. Address: Alliance française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130 Thursday 28 April – Saturday 21 May 2016 Related Posts: Hermes Through the…
