La Mer unveils first night cream

La Mer has added a new moisturiser to its luxurious skincare line-up – the Rejuvenating Night Cream, designed to elevate evening skincare routines with a gentler alternative to retinol.

Central to this new product is MRA-3, a blend of marine-based ingredients including sea fennel and brown algae, which the luxury skincare brand claims can deliver anti-ageing benefits without the drawbacks commonly associated with retinol, such as irritation.

This complex is combined with La Mer’s well-known Miracle Broth, which has been a cornerstone of the brand’s skincare offerings for years.

Priced at $425 for 30ml, $750 for 60ml and $1,120 for 100ml, the cream also features a “pillow-proof” texture, designed for quick absorption, ensuring that it stays on your skin rather than rubbing off onto your pillow.

According to La Mer – which has been researching healing skincare since the 1950s – the formula aims to support the skin’s natural repair processes during the night and target eight visible signs of ageing, from fine lines to radiance.

Info: Available at La Mer counters, authorised retailers (Metro Departmental Store, Takashimaya and Tangs) and online at sephora.sg and La Mer Official Mall on Lazada

Juliette C opens flagship boutique

Singapore-born, French-owned womenswear label Juliette C has opened its flagship boutique at Tanglin Mall.

Founded by French fashion designer Juliette Capillaire in 2016 at Cluny Court, Juliette C has become a go-to for chic ensembles blending Parisian elegance and eco-conscious designs. Each piece is made using high-quality natural materials, often sourced through collaborations with global artisans. It also opened a branch in Shanghai in 2020.

The brand incorporates traditional techniques, such as hand-block printing with eco-friendly inks, as well as sustainable materials like silk, linen and cotton fabrics that are Oeko-Tex certified to guarantee they are free from harmful substances.

The boutique’s launch is timed with the unveiling of the brand’s Sahara Collection – an array of leopard-print separates and dresses in eye-catching colour combinations.

The store also offers a curated selection of accessories, including 18K gold jewellery, Juliette Sandals, and luxurious lifestyle products like interior sprays and scented candles, all crafted in France. Prices range from $38 for the Cloud earrings to $368 for the Josephine silk dress.

Info: Juliette C’s flagship boutique is at 02-146 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road

Marimekko drops first denim collection

Finnish design house Marimekko is stepping into new territory with the launch of its first denim collection, Marimekko Maridenim.

It made its debut during Copenhagen Fashion Week in February and is now available here.

The Maridenim collection follows the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines, which were developed with input from 80 experts across industry, academia and non-governmental organisations to encourage sustainable and circular fashion.

Crafted from 100 per cent mono-material cotton – 80 per cent organic and 20 per cent recycled – the denim is made with minimal hardware, featuring removable buttons and no rivets.

The collection comprises jeans and jackets, with the jeans available in straight, wide-leg and barrel-leg cuts. There are four classic shades – mid indigo, light indigo, black and washed black – and two exclusive styles featuring a simplified outline of the brand’s iconic Unikko pattern, created using a waterless laser-marking technique. Prices start at $449 for a pair of jeans.

Until Sept 8, customers who purchase from the Maridenim collection will receive a complimentary Marimekko Denim Multipurpose Bag, while stocks last.

Info: Available at Marimekko at B1-12 Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn

Kate Spade’s fall pop-up

Kate Spade New York’s latest experiential pop-up at Ion Orchard is on until Sept 11. It celebrates the launch of the brand’s Fall 2024 collection, which reinterprets classic prints and proportions with a fresh twist.

The star of the show? The newly reimagined Spade Flower Jacquard handbags, featuring the brand’s spade motif, crafted in collaboration with the luxury Italian textile mill Limonta. Available in versatile styles like totes, flap crossbody bags and shoulder bags, these handbags come in three chic colourways: black multi, sand multi and burgundy multi.

Guests can also share their personal take on what joy means to them, snap a picture at the photo booth or customise a beaded phone strap with Kate Spade charms upon making a purchase. There will be complimentary popsicles for all visitors who scan a QR code and complete a digital interactive experience.

Info: Kate Spade New York is at Level 1 Atrium, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn