Six Scents Series Three – Innocence To Experience
Our sense of smell is arguably the most acute and highly developed of our fives senses. It has the ability to evoke strong emotions and is linked intimately to our memories and experiences. Understanding this latent power of scent, Six Scents Parfums has dedicated its third annual series of luxury colognes and perfumes to the exploration of the nature of childhood memories and the influence of adolescence on identity. By bringing together six international designers with six celebrated perfumers, the perfume house has created six fragrances that are essentially distilled from six distinctive stories of youth. The questions to ask will be when is innocence lost and when does reality kick in?
After two successful collections, this latest selection of fragrances is an intense foray into the hazy Freudian world of childhood, where each designer looks to his or her inner child to recreate the progression from innocence to experience. Themes as varied as the heady 1970s days in France to meditation on life and death, a reflection of the diverse backgrounds of the participating designers, have gone into the making of these fragrances. The result is a swirling riot of olfactory splendor that pays homage to both the light fleeting joys and darker struggles of being a kid.
This time around, the list of participating designers and perfumers reads like a who’s who of the fashion and perfumery worlds. Highlights include haute couturier Alexis Mabille who collaborated with the only Latin American fine fragrance nose in the world, Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Collectors will also be thrilled with the stylish, beautifully illustrated (by artist Robert Knoke) packaging, which is the handiwork of Australian design firm 3 Deep Design.
The goal of the Six Scents Series is to create awareness and funding for a deserving charity. For Six Scents Series Three, a portion of the proceeds will go to War Child International in support of unfortunate children without the privileges of a proper childhood. Recapture the feelings of childhood and help a suffering child at the same time – why not?
The Six Scents Series Three collection of fine fragrances retails at Inhabit, #02-16, Mandarin Gallery at SGD180 each
Street Chic – Lucky Scarlet
There is no colour more auspicious than red in the traditional Chinese world. With the Lunar New Year right around the corner, it is time to stock up on things in all shades of crimson. Other than signifying the promise of wealth, luck, health and prosperity, red is also warm, attractive and stylish. Take a bold step into the Rabbit Year (and please all your elderly relatives) with a generous dose of happy, festive red.
Clockwise from top left: Marchesa Evening Gown, from TriBeCa, SGD1748, Stelton Thermal Jug, from The Touch, SGD171, Linde Werdelin Watch, from E’COLLEZIONE, from SGD8000, Sereni and Shentel Hairband, from Number Fifty, SGD81, Chloe Sunglasses, from V’zion Galleria, SGD620, Lovelinks Charm Bracelet, from SGD99, Demy Lee Sweater, from Inhabit, SGD409, Converse Sneakers, from in:Famous, SGD59.90, Marc by Marc Jacobs Love Dove Satchel, SGD760, Beverly Feldman Peep-toe Pumps from Scarlet & Ebony, SGD279.
Popped Out By Inhabit
If you’ve passed Mandarin Gallery lately, you would have seen a curious white box with a tall, sloping roof. Called ‘Popped Out By Inhabit’, it is a temporary installation that’s located right outside Emporio Armani.
The pop-up structure, created by the good folks at Inhabit, showcases special and interesting items, including Parfums by Philip Lim, Gareth Pugh, Havaianas by Basspike and LemLem, just to name a few. And if you’re keen to check it out, make sure you do so no later than 16 January 2011, which will be the last day for this unique pop-up installation.
Inhabit is located at #02-16, Mandarin Gallery, and from now till 16 January 2011, at the pop-up store outside Emporio Armani
Street Style – Black Or White
Having overdosed on all things glittery and gold over Christmas, it is time to tone down on the excesses of the festive period and stock up on evergreen items in classic black and white that will serve you well for many seasons to come. Here is a collection of attractively priced monochromatic goodies to whet your retail appetite; grab them while you can!
Clockwise from top left: Havaianas x Bassike, SGD49 from Inhabit, Alexander Wang Velvet Pearl Vest, SGD489.30 (was SGD699) from Inhabit, Popissue T-shirt, SGD59.50 (was SGD119) from The Denim Store, Samsonite Cabin Luggage, SGD270 (was SGD450), Y-3 Leather Sandals, SGD419.40 (was SGD699), Diesel Sneakers, SGD125 (was SGD179) from in:Famous, Driade LIsa Armchair, SGD2900 (was SGD5800) from Platform.
