KEEPERS Red Letter Sale to showcase Singapore designer brands

The largest Singapore designer sale will be returning in 2019, larger than before, with over 50 designers offering up to 90% discount.

The sophomore edition of the KEEPERS Red Letter Sale will see offerings from favourite accessory brands, publishing houses, home and décor labels, fashion and footwear brands as well as a selection of food and beverage partners to keep shoppers energised. Shoppers will be able to:

- Explore local tales and fables at Epigram Books

- Create their own scents with local perfumeries Artisan of Sense, The LAB Fragrances and SIX

- Try out eco-conscious and natural skincare labels such as Alcheme Skincare, which offers a free skin consultation for a custom skincare blend, Frank Skincare, a small-batch luxury skincare brand that is made entirely in Singapore, and RE:ERTH, powered by exclusive nature-derived active ingredients such as Japanese white turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria).

- Enjoy Nodspark's non-toxic vinyl nail wraps. There is a S$4 discount off the next purchase for every eight empty Nodspark packaging sent back to the retailer.

Ladies' fashion brands at the sale include A.Oei Studio, Aijek, Ans.ein, Dotted Line, GINLEE Studio, Hansel, Max Tan, Run After, Sabrina Goh, The Form, Triologie, Twotaels Co, Vilry.co, Weekend Sundries and Whole9Yards.

Men can look forward to local labels such as Ashenfeld, evenodd (both menswear and womenswear) and Graye Studio (a unisex label). Peas and Plums also covers kidswear.

Source: KEEPERS. Poster for the event.

Get swimsuits and lounge wear from K.BLU ad Kenzlily. Queenmark scarves will be on sale, and Rocket Eyewear’s travel-inspired shades. Shoes will be available at Anothersole and The World at Your Feet.

There will be accessories galore, from Desti Saint’s leather clutches and bags to Gnome & Bow’s storytelling bags and wallets, It Takes Balls’ hand-knit bags and Ling Wu’s bags of exotic leather. Round out the look with Blithe & Merry’s tassel earrings or Eden & Ellie’s beaded jewellery, pearl and semi-precious gems with Stones that Rock, and Carrie K.’s meaningful modern heirlooms.

Carrie K.’s Modern Heirloom collection is a contemporary twist to Singapore's multicultural, heritage stories, inspired by the Peranakan tiles. Carrie K. Hexa Rings come in auspicious Pink Amethyst, Amethyst, Sky Blue Topaz, Green Amethyst, White Topaz, and Red Garnet, all part of the CNY 2019 Zodiac Lucky Colours series. Each hexagon-shaped gemstone is custom-cut and bezel-set.

Refuelling stations will be operated by Demochoco, Fossa Chocolate, GTCL, Intermission Bar by The Projector, Spatula & Whisk and Wine & Philosophy.

 KEEPERS works to foster greater appreciation and desire for craftsmanship and independent design in Singapore. Through regular events at the National Design Centre, KEEPERS offers a platform for designers and craftsmen to connect with the public.

Details:

The Keepers Red Letter Sale will be held from 11 to 13 January 2019 on levels one and two at the National Design Centre, from 11 am to 7 pm.

Nadine Arton launches 2016 capsule collections

Nadine Arton, the designer behind the brand GlamOnYou, has launched a 2016 capsule collection under her own name. Represented by dynamic cuts and distinctive prints, the City and All Around the World collections are targeted at women of sophistication and glamour.

Produced with Nadine’s renowned quality and craftsmanship, each collection is inspired by Nadine's travels. Billowing tops combined with skirts alongside dresses to suit any city or occasion are part of the City Collection. The Shanghai Kaftan is reminiscent of the modern and cultural Chinese city while the London dress will bring ladies from work to the evening soiree.

The All Around the World line combines vibrant and geometric prints, bright materials and pastel colours. Add a pop of polka dots to the wardrobe with the Venice dress or check out the crocheted Moscow long skirt for a global travel experience. 

Interested?

View the collections in Nadine Arton’s showroom in Jumeirah, Dubai and at Salam stores in Wafi, Abu Dhabi as well as at Boutique Casual Chic, Kuwait.

*Images from Nadine Arton.

Yii's first womenswear collection is inspired by an autistic child

Source: SHOPTHEMAG. Yii. This Spring-Summer 2015 season, SHOPTHEMAG welcomes Malaysian designer Yii, who launches his inaugural womenswear collection this season. Called 4 Years of Pito, and it is the sartorial representation of an autistic child’s mind. The drawings on the pieces from this collection are what Yii imagines would be Pito’s point of view of the world. The resulting artworks are at once chaotic and brilliant; childlike and profound; shocking and funny. To allow them to take centre stage, Yii keeps the silhouettes on almost every piece in the collection, from cocoon dresses to cropped tops, simple and clean. Yii says, “I believe in every child, there is an artist. Children are naturally curious and adventurous. Perhaps we should not grow up, then things would always appear pretty and fun.” The 4 Years of Pito Collection is sold exclusively in Singapore at shopthemag.com.

Online fashion store KLARRA pivots to target PMEBs

Fashion e-retailer KLARRA, fronted by Singapore fashion icon and influencer Beatrice Tan, has pivoted to offer professionals, managers, executives and businesswomen timeless designer-style classics.

KLARRA’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection integrates classic lines with modern tailoring techniques for the KLARRA woman, a confident, independent individual unfazed by passing trends and undefined by age.

Source: KLARRA. KLARRA,
Fall/Winter 2014: Maeve
cross-stitched culottes,
S$39.

KLARRA currently features two lines, its namesake being the pillar of its fashion range while a conceptual line, FRONTROW by KLARRA, focuses on unique and quality fabric and prints created with a specific theme.

Source: KLARRA website.
FRONTROW by KLARRA
Spring/Summer 2015: Sanchez
neoprene sweater dress in
grey foam, S$52.

Ensembles in the FRONTROW collection include textured culottes, the Todd Tailored Culottes, crafted with crepe back satin to create an eye-catching structure. Featured in a trendy seafoam colour, this versatile piece is designed to perfectly enhance the feminine silhouette. A full range of tailored culottes, skorts and sweaters is also available.

"We want our customers to look good, and also feel good. Thus far, the response has been encouraging and we are excited to introduce more of such quality pieces to our customers,” shared Tan on KLARRA’s rebranding.

“The local fashion scene is saturated, and at KLARRA, we want to set ourselves apart from the rest. We decided the best way to do this was to introduce apparel focusing on quality and design. To bring unique upscale designs to the market, we conceptualised the whole product line to emphasise unique fabric and workmanship." 

Browse KLARRA’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection here.

New Mercedes-Benz Style collection is matte, light, and dynamic

Mercedes-Benz Style has relaunched its brand together with the introduction of its latest eyewear collection, hosted by Sin Kwang Optical, the official and sole distributor of the eyewear in Singapore and Malaysia.

In the past, Mercedes-Benz eyewear used the iconic automobile logo as the main motif. The re-launched Mercedes-Benz Style Eyewear Collection by Mercedes-Benz Style distills the essence of the brand down to design fundamentals without the need for the logo.

The re-launch collection features a combination of matte surfaces, ultra light materials, interesting colours and patterns, and a patented ‘double-action spring hinge’. The new eyewear make a dynamic statement, provide a more comfortable wearing experience, and are designed for durability.

The new Mercedes-Benz Style Eyewear Collection is developed and designed by Rodenstock together with Mercedes-Benz designers, and has 24 models today, including the MBS 6034 frame which received a Red Dot Award for Product Design this year.

The MBS 6034 frame is crafted out of extremely light stainless steel and robust high-performance polyamide, and held together without screws. This modern frame trumped over 1,800 manufacturers from 53 nations, and approximately 4,800 product designs, to win the Red Dot for High Design Quality Award.

The new eyewear collection is available exclusively in Singapore at Jossino Optics, Manchester Optical, Optique Zone, Pearl’s Optical, Pearl’s Vision Care, Tomorrow Optics, Wiseland Contact Lens & Optical, and Vision Image Optical.

Read about the Rodenstock trend towards vintage looks here.

Four style directions from New York Fashion Week

Milanoo.com, an online clothing shopping mall, has identified the key trends from February's New York Fashion Week.

Source: Milanoo website.

Wrapped skirts with above-the-knee hems
 
Rather than what Milanoo calls "the consistent sexy style" typical of previous fashion events, this year featured wrapped skirts that ended above the knee. 

"Skirts have been very popular these years. But things are changing. This year, they may have to give way to long dresses in the fashion world," noted the company.

Classic white

White dominated at New York Fashion Week. "This year, Reed Krakoff's unique design displayed more charm of the colour by mixing it with soft and graceful textures, resulting in unconventional and elegant looks," noted Milanoo.

Sheer fabrics and over-clothing

"Semi-transparent styles are also a fashion element," commented Milanoo. "Both Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta applied bold embroidery to their clothes. Coincidentally, they both adopted a two-layer design with semi-transparent printing overlaying the pure-colored inner layer. Dresses in this style appear luxury, exquisite and elegant."
  
Contrasting colors

"Thanks to his genius, colourful clothes in geometric shapes make ordinary clothes look extraordinarily eye-catching," Milanoo said of Suno. "He's a great master in applying contrasting colours which have been popular over these years and will still be well pursued this year."

Milanoo offers over 100,000 items of fashion apparel and other products, including wedding dresses, evening gowns, cosplay costumes, corsets, women's bags and shoes, and accessories.