Weekendin Singapore Nov '13 | Issue 08 | Page 14

intheBUZZ intheBUZZ “Come Home to TANGS this Christmas” The New Ice Cream Revolution Just like it! has been thrilling Singaporeans with its new-age ice cream since it opened its stores here. Using liquid nitrogen as a cooling agent, they turn the most unexpected foods, from Pumpkin to Tiger Beer, into smooth textured ice creams. Outlets can be found in ION Orchard, Tampines 1, AMK Hub with the most recent being Resorts World Sentosa. Enter their laboratory like stores where you can watch liquid turn into velvety smooth desserts within minutes. www.just-like.it The TANGS Christmas message is succinctly conveyed through the selected Bible verse, Psalm 84:4 “Blessed are those who dwell in the house of the Lord”. Immerse yourself this Christmas at the new remodeled Basement 1 featuring a myriad of international and local food options, home essentials as well as festive décor. To spruce up the Christmas table, take a walk through the kitchen studios and galleries too! You will be spoilt for choice at a new selection of home and kitchen lifestyle brands such as Riess, Boska and Zassenhaus, just to name a few. Have a taste of the yuletide spirit at Level 4 where you will be in for a treat at the array of Asian-inspired designs and western Christmas elements. This Christmas, give back with WaterAid Get ready to be inspired as the space on Level 4 of TANGS Orchard transforms into a Christmas emporium stocked with festive goodies, Christmas trims and gifts for one and all. Expect to see intricately-designed and handpainted baubles with Asian-inspired designs, a wide array of Christmas trees and unique festive decorations among others at the Christmas Trim Shoppe. Proceeds from this year’s H&M’s holiday campaign will be donated in support of WaterAid. This holiday season, H&M launches its holiday campaign globally in support of WaterAid, an international charity that transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation. With a theme of giving, customers will be able to help families in Dhaka, Bangladesh get access to clean water and safe sanitation through the H&M Conscious Foundation. Specially designed gift cards will be available in H&M stores globally for purchase and with every S$20 loaded into the gift card, the Foundation will contribute 5% to WaterAid. Extended Shopping Hours and Gift Wrap Options TANGS will be extending their Christmas operating hours from 14th to 23rd December from 10am to 11pm. The store will be open on 24th December from 10.30am to 5pm and closed on Christmas Day. Riess For more info, visit: www.tangs.com.sg New at Palais Renaissance Animal Merchandise Aiming to achieve its largest donation since the foundation’s first partnership with WaterAid in 2002, H&M Conscious Foundation guarantees a donation of at least 30 million SEK (approximately SGD6 million). WaterAid estimates that, through this campaign, nearly 200,000 people will gain access to a long lasting supply of clean water, sanitation and improved hygiene and an estimated 4 million people living in Dhaka will indirectly benefit from the projects WaterAid will carry out in the coming three years. Models such as Christy Turlington, Doutzen Kroes, Liu Wen and Sean O’Pry are part of this brand new Holiday campaign which invites the whole family to share the fun of a mansion house party. Dress for the season in nonchalant glamour for women, or sharp tuxedos for men. Clipper Tea The H&M Holiday campaign will launch in Singapore on 14 November 2013. Palais Renaissance welcomes three new lifestyle boutiques to its list of luxurious offerings, bringing more exciting options to well-heeled shoppers. Independent luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling opened its doors of its flagship store in Singapore recently at Palais. As part of the brand’s global expansion plan, the spacious 210 sqm boutique is Breitling’s first in Singapore and in Southeast Asia. The boutique features aviation-inspired decoration which includes a sculpture of the P-51 Mustang aircraft, nose art pin-up, and several aviation-themed pop art paintings by renowned American artist Kevin T. Kelly that further highlight Breitling’s aeronautical heritage. Royal Selangor Pip Studio Stylish, modern brides-to-be will be delighted with the newly opened luxury bridal boutique Belle + Tulle Bridal. The boutique provides a stunning collection of designer wedding gowns by renowned designers including Anne Barge, Lela Rose, Hayley Paige, Amsale Aberra, Don O’Neil and Pronovias. Fans of Elie Saab will be thrilled to know that gowns from Elie by Elie Saab will also be available at the boutique by January 2014. With exquisite workmanship, delicate detailing and the use of finest materials, Belle + Tulle Bridal will ensure each bride finds the perfect dress to make her special day a truly memorable one. SK-II Boska Zassenhaus JIA Inc Weekendin 12 Belle + Tulle Bridal First established in Hong Kong, Milan Station has expanded its operations to Macau, Beijing and most recently Singapore, with its first Singapore boutique at Palais. The boutique in Palais is the first of its kind, retailing only brand new items from luxury brands. The boutique carries a huge selection of handbags and small leather items from French luxury house Hermes, as well as a smaller selection of bags from luxury labels such as Chanel, Celine, Dior and MCM. 13 Weekendin