Alessi is a name that usually is associated with cutting edge lifestyle products in the epitome of post-modern cool, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when it teams up with Japanese timepiece giant, Seiko. They recently launched their new campaign, ‘It’s lunchtime. Alessi Watches’, which presents its signature fun and humorous take on objects that are part of everyday life. The watches in this collection derive their designs from the inspirations of distinguished international architects and product designers, which means every watch is a distinctive piece on its own. Check out the Alessi Watches exhibition that’s currently being held at Vivocity to get a closer look at these babies!

‘It’s Lunchtime. Alessi Watches” exhibition is now on till 2 August at PageOne VivoCity, #02-41/42.

Ben Sherman is quintessentially British casualwear made for the boys, and it won’t be anytime soon that they’d be deserting their heritage. This Summer, Ben Sherman takes a nostalgic hike back to Brighton, where Mods once walked. The outfits this season are more urbanised though largely characterised with vintage Mod checks and packaway Macs (sort of like the local equivalent of a raincoat, but cooler). A large bit of the collection also has the washed look for that lived in feel that you covet.

Ben Sherman is located at Paragon, #03-48 and Vivocity, #01-24

Lacoste’s A/W offering for 2010 proves that the cold season need not necessarily mean sombre-coloured clothes. Fresh hues takes centrestage in the sportswear staples, and for their Club line, comfy casual and sophisticated chic are well balanced with hand-knitted coats and suede jackets, along with three-pleat trousers in speckled flannel, inspired by none other than the founder of Lacoste himself, Rene Lacoste. Vivid colourblocking perk up Lacoste mainstays such as the Polo tees, while tube dresses are layered over long-sleeved polos as an alternative to sweatpants.

Available from August at all Lacoste Boutiques and Lacoste Corners including Wisma Atria, #02-14/15 and Isetan Scotts Orchard Level 3.

We are excited, and so should you. Topshop has just launched their make up range (Singapore’s the first in Southeast Asia to get it) and we got to preview it earlier on today. We’re pleased to inform that if you (like us), dig Topshop’s wares, then you’ll definitely want to get your hands on their make up collection as well. Like their apparel, Topshop’s make up is a medley of colours (check out their cute, rainbow-hued nail lacquers) and basics such as blusher and bronzers. The colours are exciting, and exceptionally so even when worn thanks to their intensely pigmented formulas. We hear the quantity’s limited so you know what to do. Squeal, girls!

The Topshop make up range is now available exclusively at Topshop Ion Orchard, B2-01

Elegant as always, Paul Smith’s A/W’10 menswear collection references the modern bohemian gentleman, inspired by the frontmen from the band, Bad Seeds. Refined pieces in this collection are contrasted with accents such as sportswear detailing, while still maintaining the soft silhouette with double breasted coats, capes and full length parkas. The colour palette is suitably more subdued and dark with five groups dominating; purple, red, teak, Prussian blue and aubergine. Fabrics are sleek and opulent and made from rare fibres such as mohair and Angora, alongside cashmere and silk to achieve a relaxed, lightweight and draped shape.

Available at Paul Smith at Hilton hotel, #02-24 from September onwards.

The Heeren shops may have lost a little of its mojo since its heyday a few years ago, but help now comes in the form of a new multi-level lifestyle and fashion concept store. ALT will occupy all three levels of the space previously occupied by HMV, housing a mix of established international brands, with focus on Asian labels including Broadcast, a contemporary fashion label from Shanghai and Thailand’s top makeup and apparel brand, BSC Panadda. Shoppers can also look forward to renowned brands such as Steve Madden, Nine West and Ed Hardy by Christian Audiegier. Slated to open at the end of July, The Heeren looks set to be revived with this new offering and we can’t wait.

The Heeren is located at 260 Orchard Road

So, the world’s most massive music fest has come and gone - but we all know it’s not just about the music (which, according to attendees, really rocked), but a generous dosage of celebrity gossip (Emma Watson debuted her new boyfriend, while Alexa Chung and her Arctic Monkeys boyfriend, Alex Turner got into a bit of a tussle) and of course, the quintessential style-spotting to do as well. Though we didn’t have the good luck of being there to witness our favourite stylish hipsters and rockers up close, we rounded up the best from the www just for you. Enjoy!

Brilliant as it always is, adidas Originals presents yet another exciting collection for the fashion cats who dig that street vibe. Like a chameleon on a speed roll, the brand’s women’s collection allows girls to express their originality in various ways, be it sport, street, feminine to casual. This Fall/Winter season, we celebrate Relace, a fun and unique women’s select line that allows for individuality and personalisation in all forms. Fun part of it all - you get to use those shoe laces as styling tools on both footwear and apparel.

Check out more of the Relace collection in the July issue of JUICE, now out at these spots (and for $4 at all major book stores and news stands).

Locate adidas Originals stores at Pacific Plaza, #01-09, and Iluma @ Bugis, #01-04.

Text: Wayne Lee
Styling: Hazel Tan
Images: Ivanho Harlim And Shysilia Novita

When the “coolest girl in the world”, Chloë Sevigny, meets Manhattan’s hippest joint, Opening Ceremony, you know it can only mean good things. And it has over two collab collections, on which Chloë Sevigny for OC has been consistent in its quirky/cool hipster branding, moved stock like crazy and shaken the fashion world into submission. Now here’s a peek into Chloë’s Resort statement for OC: a grunge-filled and print-mad (polka-dot, floral, paisley, leopard and houndstooth) wave of babydoll dresses, cropped tees (made in conjunction with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation), varsity jackets, ankle boots and patterned tights. It’s a bit of downtown chic, a chunk of sass, a dose of idiosyncratic cool, and a whole lotta Chloë Sevigny.

www.openingceremony.us

No point going naked for F/W, because Uniqlo’s new season is just screaming to worn. The casual wear label has prepped five different looks for this collection: Grunge, with its emphasis on ‘90s-styled flannel, cardigans and distressed jeans; Glam, which touches on feminine pieces; Rude, that’s all kinds of dark colours and shiny sheens; Sports, which does what it says on the label with clean and chic colours and silhouettes; and Minimal, a timeless palette of soft fabrics coupled with fine tailoring. Of course, you’ll also find Uniqlo’s F/W staples like HeatTech innerwear, NeoLeather and fleece parkas.

Find Uniqlo at 313@Somerset, #03-27 to 34, ION Orchard, B2-38 & B3-51, and Tampines 1, #02-38 to 30.