OP • THEEDGE SINGAPORE | NOVEMBER 9, 2009
buy right | by audrey simon |
xxx/the edge singapore
Shower power
Axor Urquiola makes bath time more fun EDITOR/regional managing director Tan Boon Kean (bktan@bizedge.com)
Don’t compromise on quality when outfitting your bathroom — after all, it’s your private sanctuary. For some ideas on how you can achieve your dream bathroom, take a look at some fabulous products from Axor Urquiola, featuring designs by award-winning Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. To Urquiola, a towel handle bar is not just a functional tool but something that will add to the overall look of your bathroom. This philosophy has been translated into elegant wash basins, bidets, bathtubs and bathtub mixers, and shower mixers. Get more ideas at the Hansgrohe showroom at 69 Mohammed Sultan Road or log on to www.hansgrohe.com.sg.
Section Editor Audrey Simon (audrey.simon@bizedge.com) contributors Jamie Nonis, Paul Eldon, Sunita Sue Leng, Tony Watts Copy-Editing desk Elaine Lim, Evelyn Tung, James Chong, Chew Ru Ju, Ezanor Kasah Photo Editor Samuel Isaac Chua (samuelisaac.chua@bizedge.com) Photojournalist Gwyneth Yeo (gwyneth.yeo@bizedge.com) editorial coordinator Rahayu Mohamad (rahayu.mohamad@bizedge.com) Design desk Calvin Yuen, Nik Edra, Mohd Yusry, Jamy Gan, Boh Jun Kit ADVERTISING + MARKETING regional general manager | Edward Stanislaus (edward@bizedge.com) senior manager | Colin Tan (colin.tan@bizedge.com) managers | Cecilia Kay (cecilia.kay@bizedge.com) Jeffrey Wong (jeffrey.wong@bizedge.com) Windy Tan (windy.tan@bizedge.com) coordinator | Nor Aisah Bte Asmain (nor.asmain@bizedge.com) malaysia representative | Helen John Corry (helen.johncorry@bizedge.com)
Happy 60th
Go green
If you want a timepiece with a link to the past, then Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Datejust Rolesor might just be what you are looking for. The timepiece, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, is the world’s most recognised watch. Collectors can now get their hands on the new Datejust with gemset bezel for both men and women. At the heart of the timepiece is the movement powered by the Perpetual rotor — the first self-winding mechanism with a free rotor, created in 1931. Available at authorised retailers.
Tiffany & Co combines the depth and richness of green tourmalines and the craftsmanship of its stonecutters to produce this pair of breathtakingly gorgeous earrings in 18-carat yellow gold. The rare gemstones are set in a diamond-encrusted oval frame to highlight its deep saturated colours. Available at authorised retailers.
Fighting the ageing process As we age, our two greatest fears for our skin is lack of nutrition and sagging. Bvlgari addresses these problems with its new Merveilleux Line, which claims to nourish, soothe, reinforce and restructure ageing skin. Ingredients that will help in this healing process are camelina oil, which provides nutrition for the skin; macadamia oil to nourish delicate skin, especially around the eye area and sahku butter from Bengal to give a smooth texture. Available at leading department stores and beauty counters.
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Coach arrives American fashion label Coach has just opened its first flagship store at Paragon. Modelled after Coach’s slick New York store, it features high-gloss lacquer and polished stainless steel fixtures. This 3,400 sq ft store designed by the Coach Architecture Group displays a wide range of accessories, leather goods, footwear, watches and apparels. A must-stop for all fashionistas.
Time to dazzle The Jewellery Patrimony Traditionnelle from Vacheron Constantin’s Patrimony collection presents this diamondpaved timepiece set with 473 diamonds on the dial and 167 on the 18-carat white-gold case. This 38mm version houses Vacheron Constantin’s 1400 calibre, a manualwinding mechanical movement stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, and is water-resistant up to 30m. It has a square-scaled alligator leather strap and 18-carat white-gold buckle set with 27 diamonds. Available at all authorised dealers.
Cruise control Yves Saint Laurent’s ready-to-wear men’s cruise collection is all about looking casual and relaxed. Trousers are cropped and blazers worn loose for a slightly dishevelled preppy statement. This season’s colours are white, grey, black and sand. Available at all YSL boutiques.