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Heads up, hats are in fashion
HATS may not be big on the fashion scene here, but a 'select clientele' and those who are more 'fashionably aware' do buy them, says Kelly Yeo of Deja Vu Vintage.
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Diesel adds fuel to the fragrance market
The competitive fragrance market is hotting up, fuelled no less by the launch this weekend of cult denim brand Diesel's first fragrance. |
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Bag lady packs a punch recycling retro-chic clutches
Never mind that Singapore is a 'young' country. The 'vintage' market is thriving.
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Inspired by ancients, jeweller crafts with pure gold
Sceptics said it couldn't be done, but Turkish-born Gurhan Orhan draws on thousand-year-old traditions to make jewellery out of soft, pure 24-carat gold. |
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Fur industry thriving despite campaigns
Anti-fur campaigners have tried everything from impassioned appeals to pet lovers, gruesome videos, name-and-shame campaigns and adverts featuring nude stars proclaiming they'd rather go naked than sport a pelt.
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Take a bow
Structured dresses, tailored trousers and womanly silhouettes were the main themes at the recent Paris Fashion Week. |
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Class of their own
Thanks to L'Oreal Singapore, some students from Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College East in Simei Avenue could well be the David Gans of tomorrow.
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Get the boot
Hotfoot it down to Front Row next month if you want a pair of Dr Martens patent leather boots from its spring/summer 2008 collection. |
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Green undies
Last week, Triumph launched ecochic, a range of lingerie said to be entirely eco-friendly, from the cultivation of the cotton used to the manufacturing process.
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The draw of art
Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada are collaborating with artists to lend a creative touch to their products. |
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Good sport
Couture sportswear is not an oxymoron. It is French luxury label Celine's way of describing its collection inspired by extreme sports and delicate flowers.
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How to use your bedsheets in more ways than one
From Bedroom to Runway is an affair to showcase the talent and creativity of these design students. |
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Feeling good
Need a boost to your beauty regime? AsiaOne recommends these products from intimate whites to body scrubs and moisturisers.
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How safe is your make-up?
Do you know that kohl is not approved for use in the eye area? Tara Tan finds out what other common ingredients to look out for in skincare and cosmetic products. |
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No American prep, please
Gant has a new shop in town and a new designer, Brian Rennie, at its helm. NOELLE LOH talks to the man to find out just what Singaporeans can look forward to on the shelves.
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Beauty on the go
Restrictions on liquids and gels on board flights have made selling duty-free cosmetics a bumpy ride. The CEO of The Nuance Group shares how to get around them. |
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Harvesting some greens
Organic is the latest buzzword in skincare. Urban checks out eight interesting brands available here.
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Marc up?
Clubmarc's founder cleans the air over its origins. KAREN TEE finds out his plans for the fast-fashion label. |
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Organic beauty
Get close to nature with organic skincare products, but also know that they are not miracle potions.
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Mineral make-up the rage in the US
Mineral make-up has, in recent years, been touted as the biggest trend to hit the American beauty and skincare industry. |
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Crossover chick
Urban&Co, a home-grown brand that set up shop in the United States in 1998, is back - under a different label and minus one of the designers.
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Get ready for the British invasion
The excitement of new labels hasn't died down even though London Fashion Week is over. There are a number of new Brit names ready to take on Singapore, writes MELISSA LWEE. |
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Designer brands battle for slice of booming Asia market
The US might be headed for a recession, but luxury labels' executives believe that growth for such goods in Asia look unstoppable.
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Traditional wellness in a bottle
An energy booster and health supplement for women. |
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Talc in make-up is safe
Cosmetic talc is safe as evaluated by a panel of specialists (toxicologists) in meetings organised by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) both in 1994 and 2000. The conclusions of the panel are clear and sound: Cosmetic grade talc is safe as used.
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Arts central
The Central mall in Eu Tong Sen Street takes fashion trends seriously. It will launch a five-week exhibition on the union of fashion and art. |
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Fresh undies
Mini chiffon fans sewn on your bikini top to look like rosettes may not quite beat Madonna's conical bra in terms of creativity.
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Gunn-ing for style
He's been a mentor to everyone from fashion designers to fashion victims. Noelle Loh picks up tips from style guru Tim Gunn |
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Comfort Crocs
Comfort or aesthetics? That is the question.
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Stepping off
If you are choosy about shoes, sometimes stepping off the beaten track is the way to stumble across some fab footwear finds. |
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Star soles
Celebrities glide down the red carpet in them and mere mortals covet them. Get the lowdown on these designer heels.
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Boudoir touch adds glamour to lingerie shop
The lingerie market got a boost here a few years ago with the introduction of specialty lingerie stores and multi-brand stores that carry American and European labels. |
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Jetsetting fashion
As international visitors and tourists arrived and departed from Singapore, right smack in the midst of the jet-setting class, a catwalk that transformed a place of transit into a destination for the stylish set.
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A simply spectacular collection
A trip to Tiffany's would reduce a lot of grown women to little girls let loose in a candy store. Now, they present some of the most exquisite jewels from their Blue Book collection. |
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Ferragamo turns 80
Turning 80 is a big deal by anyone's standard. When you are luxury label Salvatore Ferragamo, this calls for a big bash halfway across the globe.
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Face up to make-up, men
Afraid of being labelled a sissy if you use a concealer? Don't be. Real men do wear make-up, as Yeo Qianhua finds out. |
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Gold member
The largest Louis Vuitton in Asia opens in Hong Kong with an exclusive line of gold products emblazoned with its signature logo.
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