Ashley Park is Pandora's global ambassador, Wine Lust Festival returns: Lifestyle News
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Ashley Park has been appointed global ambassador for Pandora
Pandora is proud to introduce Ashley Park as its global ambassador. We have seen her in Emily in Paris and, most recently, in Beef and Joy Ride. Be it as a BFF, a cameo or taking on a starring role, Ashley Park's exceptional talent and unique style across fashion, TV, film and music are undeniable. The Tony, Grammy, and Critics Choice nominee is one well-rounded star. She has also appeared on Broadway in Mamma Mia, Mean Girls and The King and I productions – not surprising considering her strong vocals.
The star will join Pandora at various international events and media appearances, inspiring individuals to embrace their creativity and express their unique style. Ashley recounted how her father gifted her and her sister matching friendship bracelets, marking her first experience with a "nice piece of jewellery," an occasion she fondly refers to as her first Pandora "moment."
I remember the first Pandora bracelet I received and cherished from one of my early birthdays. Today, as a storyteller and artist, I am especially drawn to Pandora’s unique commitment to creativity and making each moment and story special with their endless personal styling options.Ashley Park on being part of the Pandora brand that uses timeless Lab-Grown Diamonds.
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Dior appoints South Korean boy band Tomorrow x Together (TXT) as ambassadors
In more ambassadorship news, luxury brand Dior has also announced the appointment of Tomorrow x Together band as their new ambassadors. The news comes fresh after the band members gave a sterling performance at Lollapalooza, where they were spotted dressed head-to-toe in Dior. The stage outfits were specially designed by creative director Kim Jones for the occasion.
As quoted in WWD, the band's lead Soobin shared: “Our headlining set at Lollapalooza was one of the most significant performances of our career. It was truly an honor to share the stage with Dior, and we hope to continue to show Tomorrow X Together’s versatility through this partnership.”
Dior previously signed BTS' Jimin to the ambassador line-up, and we're curious to see if more K-pop celebrities will be added to the roster in the near future.
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Taiwan's famed yakiniku chain 59 Hutong Yakiniku unwraps new dishes and space
This premium yakiniku restaurant is opened for less than a year, and already, it has taken service up a notch by unveiling a new Level 2 with exclusive private rooms and additional offerings to the menu.
New dishes, such as the new Australian Wagyu Tongue Prosperity Bag (dumpling wrapped with sliced beef, scallions and onions), Japanese A5 Wagyu Hamburger Steak (juicy slice of wagyu beef tucked between two soft buns) and Japanese A5 Wagyu Chuck Top Blade Sukiyaki (served with tender Sukiyaki Striploin, vegetable, silky tofu and a sweet and savoury miso broth boiled to perfection) are sure crowd-pleasers.
For meat-lovers who are looking for a carnivorous treat, 59 Hutong Yakiniku has also curated two variations of Japanese A5 Wagyu Platters with different combinations of fillet, ribeye cap, ribeye roll, striploin, flap, and shoulder.
Complimenting 59 Hutong Yakiniku’s stellar meat offerings are an assortment of side dishes and delicacies. The new side dishes include the Chinese Bean Sprout Salad, Beef Tongue with Brisket Miso Stew (must try! so tender and so good!), Yuzu Daikon Radish, Japanese Dressing Onion and Golden Kimchi (crunchy, sweet and spicy).
59 Hutong Yakiniku is located at 35 Boat Quay, Singapore 049824. For reservations, click here.
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Wine Lust, Singapore's wine festival, returns for a month-long revelry from 15 August
Fancy a wine and food tour around our island? Wine Lust, Singapore’s most esteemed wine festival, returns with its seventh edition from 15 August 2023 to 10 September 2023. Think 15 dining destinations, islandwide wine adventures, 300 wine labels & varietals, and world-class wine partners over 25 days. Designed to educate, excite and encourage budding and seasoned oenophiles alike, wine and food lovers will revel in the month-long extravaganza, which includes wine-tasting events, masterclasses, exceptional wine and corkage privileges, and ticketed wine and food pairings events.
Notable highlights include:
1. The Grape Escape – the festival’s first-ever wine bus tour.
2. Weekend Fiesta – a brunch feast at Sol & Luna, where live stations will serve up delectable treats such as cheese wheel risotto, meat carving stations, and a seafood bar, all complemented by a carefully curated Wine Flight.
3. 7-Course Sake Pairing Dinner at FLNT – refined dishes such as the Citrus Tuna Ceviche and Japanese Wagyu A4 Sirloin are each paired with an elegant sake, the flavours blending in synergistic harmony to create a unique taste experience.
4. An Afternoon Affair – a one-day-only event at Botanico, offering a rare opportunity to explore an extensive range of wine labels and varietals through guided wine-tasting sessions led by industry partners.
5. The Cuisine of Chef Diego Grimberg, from Michelin-starred Hofmann Academy & Culinary Institute in Spain - a wine dinner featuring an authentic Spanish menu at The Alkaff Mansion.
Click here for reservations and tickets.
Should you be tied up during this period, why not throw a wine pairing, cocktail, or beer party at home and stock up on Amazon, Vinomofo, Gudsht, Lazada and Shopee.
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Raffles City launches Future/Forward, its Fall/Winter 2023 campaign, with the completion of its mall rejuvenation
Raffles City, Singapore’s premier fashion and lifestyle mall, is celebrating the new and embarking on the future with the launch of Future/Forward, its Fall/Winter 2023 campaign marking the completion of the mall’s rejuvenation. From now to 31 August 2023, Future/Forward will offer curated design and lifestyle spaces for immersive experiences that merge imagination and innovation. Harmoniously blending the art, fashion and digital worlds, Future/Forward previews the latest fashion and beauty trends from the season while offering a peek into the future of Raffles City with exciting digital-forward activations and exclusive events.
As part of the mall’s rejuvenation to offer a diverse mix of tenants with unique, first-ever experiential concepts and expanded merchandise range, shoppers can also check out new stores, including NEIWAI and Sun & Sand Sports who have recently opened their first overseas flagship stores in Singapore. Other noteworthy retail stores include Charles & Keith, Givenchy, Sephora, Aesop, Lululemon, Nespresso, Ecco and Marks & Spencer. Raffles City is at 252 North Bridge Rd. Shop today!
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Hermès' sexy equestrian-themed Autumn-Winter 2023 Objects collection is irresistible
An ode to material in motion, the collection plays with fringe, drawing inspiration from gaucho jackets and trousers. Fans will spot long fringe in braided leather, which lends the Birkin Sellier and Kelly Danse bags new amplitude and brings out their full character.
One stand-out moment for us is the interpretation of the Haut à Courroies bag with its two additional outside pockets in different sizes, giving the illusion of three layered bags. The smallest closes with a resized swivel clasp and a padlock slipped through it. With its three burnished and hand-stitched flaps, this bag is a tribute to the house’s expert craftsmanship.
On top of the impeccable stitching details and craftsmanship, Hermès also shines the spotlight on accessories like phone covers, leather Airpods case covers, boots, clogs and even belts with a logo of a trumpet. We love!
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Lil Jon, The Stickmen Project and Fatman Scoop to headline F1 Party Amber Lounge
After the sold-out success of Amber Lounge Monaco and Singapore last year, the world's most exclusive afterparty returns to the Singapore Grand Prix on 16 and 17 September 2023, celebrating its 15th anniversary in Singapore with a weekend of unparalleled luxury and entertainment.
Returning to its original and iconic location at Millenia Walk, Amber Lounge promises an even grander afterparty experience within a new custom-built marquee setup, featuring state-of-the-art ARRI lighting technology. This year's event is proudly supported by Conrad Centennial, the 5-star luxury hotel, bringing the revelry closer to the heart of the F1 weekend racing action.
The weekend’s world-class entertainment line-up is nothing short of spectacular, featuring Grammy Award-winning international hip hop sensation Lil Jon as the headline DJ act for Saturday night, alongside exhilarating performances by The Stickmen Project, Bangkok Invaders’ DJ Ono and DjayBuddah, and a guest star appearance by Fatman Scoop. Guests can also expect to enjoy incredibly immersive entertainment performances in typical exuberant Amber Lounge fashion, including captivating aerial and cirque-inspired acts.
On top of this year's festivities, there will be a special crowning of Miss Universe Singapore by Miss Universe Australia. The winner will be announced on Saturday evening, and all the stunning contestants will attend the afterparty to celebrate in style. This prestigious beauty pageant will showcase the elegance and intellect of Singapore's finest women, adding glamour to the weekend's festivities.
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W Maldives is set to get your hearts pumping with its Sweat It Out fitness retreat
Fitness aficionados, this one's for you: W Maldives is curating a Sweat It Out fitness retreat, an awe-inspiring week-long fitness extravaganza set to ignite senses from 21 to 26 August 2023. This captivating event will unite fitness aficionados from across the globe for an extraordinary experience amidst the ethereal surrounding of the luxury playground.
Spearheading the charge is the internationally acclaimed former professional footballer turned fitness professional, Bradley Simmonds, who will mesmerise participants with his unparalleled expertise and his mission to highlight the gym’s core values—simple, unpretentious, and above all invigorating. The event will also offer pulse-quickening classes by the vanguard of electrifying exercise regimens, Jumping Fitness, that will ignite your spirit.
Renowned for his remarkable work with celebrity clients, Bradley will use his no-nonsense approach, aptly named “Get It Done,” that propels participants of all ages and sizes to achieve long-term, sustainable results and ignite a sense of triumph and fulfilment at the end of every workout.
Jumping Fitness is the brainchild of Jana and Tomas, two young and innovative fitness enthusiasts who have broken into the industry with their unique and trademarked Jumping programs incorporating the use of their design of hexagonal trampolines. Since its conception in 2001, Jumping Fitness is now available in 54 countries and has produced over 1,100 trainers from across the world while gaining international recognition as it has successfully brought joy and fun into otherwise rigorous workout regimens.
The classes have been meticulously choreographed throughout the week, each one unfolding at a different mesmerizing location, revealing the extraordinary beauty of the heart-shaped island where W Maldives is located. Every session unlocks a fresh routine, ensuring an ever-evolving fitness odyssey, where participants are treated to an array of invigorating workout styles that will leave them captivated and craving for the next chapter.
