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Beauty brands expanding into mainstream retail
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Calling boot shiners
British footwear label Dr Martens is calling for creative souls around the world to design its iconic eight-eyelet or 14-eyelet boots. |
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Combing the net
Keep your hair long or cut it? Leave a fringe or trim it? If you can't decide, just turn to the Internet and ask netizens to vote.
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Gems on the waterfront
New high-end jewellers kick off Collyer Quay's transformation into a luxury shopping and fine dining precinct. |
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Mystery revealed
Van Cleef & Arpels showcases its 'Mystery Setting' here, with more than 40 such jewelled pieces valued at some $20 million.
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Sun-proof your looks
It's that time of the year when temperatures sizzle and your make-up goes into meltdown mode. KAREN TEE gives some hot tips to keep cool. |
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Get bitten
For a look that would get the thumbs up from Carrie Bradshaw, head to multi-label boutique Dresscode at 01-07 The Cathay from tomorrow and get Bitten.
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CK spotlights Asia market
Calvin Klein unveiled its Fall/Winter 2008 collection in Tokyo two weeks ago, and is set to grow its market share Asia. |
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Shop & save
The discerning sale shopper stands out by picking up great buys that work season after season.
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8 big fashion brands to open at Takashimaya
Shoppers benefit as Orchard Road malls gear up for battle of the hippest. |
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What to expect from the new Orchard
For a brand new shopping experience downtown.
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Shop and win
Giving you more reasons to shop during the Great Singapore Sale. |
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Fly and Buy
A shopping paradise awaits you in London.
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Banish that shine!
Tackle that oily complexion by increasing your skin's moisture levels. |
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Super shoppers
GSS - That's when shopaholics have a field day at the malls when there are discounts galore. And how to sniff out the best bargains? Take it from these shoppers who managed to bag savings of between $4,000 and $6,000 when they went on a shopping spree during the Great Singapore Sale.
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Go casual this summer
Cute but rugged watches and stylish Crocs set the tone for a relaxed June holiday. |
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Designer had been seriously ill 'for a year'
The designer was described as a tormented man who struggled with clinical depression, alcoholism and drug addiction.
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Remembering YSL
Former Singapore model Hanis Hussey attributes her success to the French designer whom she says was a soft-spoken and humble man. |
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Come undone
Prep your hair to look its best for the coming season.
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Shopping @ Changi Airport
GSS extends to Changi Airport so you won't have to miss out on great deals when you're leaving town. |
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All the good stuff
For celebrity make-up artist Clarence Lee, shopping is about picking out things that can last.
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Just buy it
True to form, two confirmed shopaholics never met a bargain they didn't like. Sounds familiar? |
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Distinctively ethnic
Bohemian fashion with its vibrant colours never goes out of style.
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Online shopping on the uptake
It's convenient to buy things in cyberspace, but some shoppers prefer the fun of trawling the malls for bargains. |
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This and that
More stuff to make shopping such great fun.
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The mall, the merrier
The shopping malls are going the extra mile to attract more shoppers in the Great Singapore Sale (GSS). Here's a guide to make the most of your buying spree. |
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Mall reason to shop
Attractive sales plus great promotions equal perfect shopping. A wide variety of tantalising offers awaits.
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New brands on the block
Forget Paris and New York. Check out the new cult labels from other fashion cities making waves on the S'pore scene. |
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Shop and save the earth
It's never too late to adopt eco-friendly ways and be inspired to step up your environmentally conscious regime.
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Great retail therapies
The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) just gets sweeter each week, it seems. |
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More than shoes
Swiss luxury brand Bally, better known for its high quality shoes, has set its sights on high fashion.
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How far would you go for love?
Cartier pledges to donate a percentage of sales on all Love collection creations sold in its boutiques during a period of three days from June 19, 2008. |
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Denim blues
The first jeans were originally for men only but women have jumped into them - and look the better for it.
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Always in style
Casual wear that excites. Who says men's shirts are boring? |
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More than pants
The cuts and colours have changed since Levi Strauss invented blue jeans in 1873.
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Simply elegant
The right mix-and-match can produce stunning results. |
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The privilege of discounts
Look into a Singaporean's wallet and you are sure to find a bounty of VIP cards offering various discounts.
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Cheap fashion? Try street fashion
Shame on you if you still think that fashion from Thailand refers to cheap, counterfeit knock-offs. |
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Happy Bath Day
Pamper yourself with a relaxing, luxurious shower as we present to you new bath products that truly cares for your skin.
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Tropical flirt
For summer's hottest looks that doesn't melt in the sun. |
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Want to be taken seriously? Cover up
Women, take heed - experts say you shouldn't look too sexy in the office, or you risk being mistaken for the secretary. -myp
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Dandy daddies
Raiding Dad's closet and wearing his clothes can be a way to bond. |
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Coach heads east
American brand Coach is not just growing rapidly in the region but also turning to the East for inspiration.
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Scent of Success
Luxasia's big names talk about new fragrances and trends. |
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Barbie's rival
Here's a doll that might well trump Barbie in the style stakes.
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The lowdown on workwear
Stock up on the clothes and accessories you need for work with Great S'pore Sale bargains. |
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Top supermodels expected at Sao Paulo Fashion Week
Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bundchen are scheduled to headline Latin America's foremost fashion event.
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It's a love celebration!
Unforgettable gifts to commemorate every love occasion and perfect for your big day.
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Charity shopping
The MasterCard - Great Singapore Sale 'Shop for a Cause' Night brings shopping to a whole new level.
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In a flap over flip-flops
The humble rubber slippers are going places - upmarket malls, swanky restaurants and campuses. But is that just plain sloppy? |
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Ashley Isham's intimate boudoir
Fashion designer opens flagship store at Fullerton
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Glamour and business mix it up on Sao Paulo's catwalks
Off the catwalk, another sort of spectacle is transfixing the invited celebrities and the wealthy. |
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Privy to Rivy
Milan-based local designer Rivy Ng is quietly making waves overseas with his knitwear.
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Timeless beauties
Get up close and personal with Hollywood's screen goddesses. |
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A poetry of clothes
Three weeks after the Sex And The City movie opened here, Hong Xinyi fetes its wacky and wonderful wardrobe choices.
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From mass to class
New spin-offs like G2 Black Label and Charles & Keith?s Signature Label are touted as luxe versions of their no-frills, pocket-friendly original lines. But are brand-conscious locals willing to pay extra for them? |
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Back to his roots
Designer Ashley Isham has finally opened a store on home turf.
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Take it all off!
Laneige's new range of makeup removers caters to every skin type. |
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Counters get makeover
Japanese cosmetics brands, Shiseido and Menard, have a new shopping experience in store for you.
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Wearable art
T-shirts with bona fide art works are now available at Gap and Actually. |
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Indie boutique that doubles as bohemian haven
Budding entrepreneur Kerrie Li started The Stuff Room, which stocks distinct and adventurous clothes.
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Pump it up - easily, safely
When it comes to our bodies, there are some things we want more of, and then others we want less of. |
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Excellent value for designer buys
Discounts on their high price tags translate into great savings for shoppers during GSS.
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Get real glam
Here are some smart looks from good labels - at slashed prices, too! |
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Get real smart
Chic, casual luxury that doesn't come with a hefty price tag.
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Bag of tricks
An easy way to dress up your wardrobe is to have a classy bag. |
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Playing footsie
It's a shoe-in for men on the prowl for sneakers during the GSS.
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Bling, bling - there's no need to shout
Luxury jewellery brands are mostly silent during the GSS. my paper talks to jewellery retailers to find out why. |
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Return of the alpha-male
Hollow-cheeked and undernourished male models lose pride of place to 'real men'.
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Retailers expand male fashion range
They are meeting the rising demand for such products from Singaporean men. |
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For the love of nature
Clarin's Garden Of Love is a mini rainforest, complete with a mini waterfall, enclosed in a window display.
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Make-up that rocks
Fashion desginers are now collaborating with big cosmetic companies. |
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Happy fit
Does the Fitflop live up to its name as flip-flops that keep you fit? Urban puts it to the test.
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