Tiffany & Co. launched The Art of Transformation as a part of its 2016 Blue Book collection to highlight the evolution of a 179-year legacy of glamour and style.
Fit for the Red Carpet
Manolo Blahnik pairs with Rihanna in a first-ever shoe collaboration set to be sold in May in Hong Kong, New York and London. Featuring six limited editions as a part of the shoemaker’s Spring 2016 collection, the portfolio boasts denim, sequins and artesian embroidery inspired by the singer’s hand tattoos, with a signature item spotlighting on the ‘9 to 5’ Boot – a thighhigh high-heel denim boot that is topped with jewelled sequence that Rihanna describes to be “dangerous”. www.manoloblahnik.com.
Under the Sea
Tiffany & Co. launched The Art of Transformation as a part of its 2016 Blue Book collection to highlight the evolution of a 179-year legacy of glamour and style. Designed by director Francesca Amfitheatrof, the series of cocktail rings, pendants, earrings, necklaces in fun shapes of fishes, octopi, starfish and other nautical creatures dance in colourful diamonds, sapphires, tsavorites, tourmalines, platinum and tanzanites for a splash of summer. www.tiffany.com.
Hawaiian Summers
Nodding to the warmth, fantasy and spirit of 1950’s Hawaii, Christian Louboutin debuts the whimsical Hawaii Kawaii print – a vibrant design full of bright flora and fauna. And in February, it added to the collection two versions of limited edition Nail Colour Coffrets – both enclosed in a keepsake box decorated with the colourful prints. Collection 1 comprises a deep wine red, a melange of sky- and turquoise-blue, as well as a vibrant coral-pink. Collection 2, meanwhile, features a shocking pink, an intense black and a sophisticated orange-red. www.christianlouboutin.com.
Petite Beauty
Translating to ‘passion for love’, Divana is extending its prime products into amenities for its affiliated hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and China. The pack of Pitta Ginger Olive Moisture Empire shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body butter marries nature and science, ancient philosophy and modern technology with aims to revitalise and rejuvenate. www.divanaspa.com.
Luxury Jetsetters
For its 70th anniversary, Delsey will open a pop-up store in Paris from May 21 to June 19 with decor that honours its prowess in luggage design since its first hardshelled luggage with the trolley system in 1970. Adding to its portfolio in lieu of its big birthday is a reinterpreted bestseller; the Helium Air 2 features exclusive 70’s style lining and will be available in five sizes: Cabin Slim 55cm, 55cm Cabin, 64cm, 70cm and 76cm; and comes in grey, purple and light blue. www.delsey.com.
Skin Deep
Italian skincare label Dermo28 takes antiageing to the next level with its Unica Platinum Peptide-System, which sends molecular-sized peptides deep within the layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and repair the skin. As a result, enhanced natural antioxidant defences protect the skin from the elements and prevent ageing. After cleaning and toning, apply the formula to the face and leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently massage for complete absorption. www.dermo28.com.
Mum’s the Word
Spoil your mother on her special day with Pierre Hermé’s Boîte Syrine, a stunning crimson gift box with petals housing 24 delectable macarons. The beautiful gift is made of luxurious Italian paper and available for a limited time, and in limited quantities. www.pierreherme.com.
