David Beckham in Singapore for ASEAN Para Games 2015 at Marina Bay Sands

David Beckham was at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, the Official Games Village of the 8th ASEAN Para Games to attend the football five-a-side match between Team Singapore and Team Thailand at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

The football legend visited “Nila Suite” – an area at the Games Village where athletes can rest and enjoy recreational activities and delighted hundreds of athletes. Beckham also participated in an origami lesson, placing a folded paper heart on a wall art installation in the suite.

Beckham said: “It is inspiring to see athletes pursue their passion with such great desire. There is no bigger honour than having the opportunity to represent your country. The sporting spirit is very much alive at the Games Village and I am privileged to have the chance to meet these incredible people.” 

Mr Lim Teck Yin, Chairman of SAPGOC Exco said, “The 8th ASEAN Para Games is more than just about competing. It is about connecting individuals, communities and countries to our dreams. It is about celebrating the extraordinary and inspiring people around us. David Beckham’s presence today has been uplifting and certainly rewarding to the athletes and fans at the Games.” 

 

 

Marina Bay Sands lent its support in more ways than one – over 170 Team Members volunteered as caretakers and ushers during the Games, as part of the property’s Sands for Singapore CSR programme.

 

Mr. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands, said: “Marina Bay Sands is privileged to contribute towards this historic event. Whether it’s through our event hosting capabilities, volunteer outreach programme or inspirational visits by celebrities like David Beckham, we aim to deepen our engagement with the local community and bring the magical touch to events held at Marina Bay Sands.” 

Marina Bay Sands as the Official Games Village, has welcomed more than 2,500 athletes and officials, housing them in 1,300 hotel rooms. For the first time, an entire level of hotel rooms in Tower 3 was converted into 24/7 medical suites.   The Sands Expo and Convention Centre houses competition venues for Goalball, Football five-aside, Powerlifting, as well as a Transport Hub and a Dining Hall. Over 14,000 meals were prepared for the athletes and organisers throughout the whole period. 

 

Fantasìa by Escribà Singapore Marina Bay Sands Safari Chocolate Fountain Wonderland Worldwide debut

Fantasia by Escriba   marries fantasy, artistry and theatre, transforming Marina Bay Sands Singapore Convention Hall D and E into a magical gastronomic visually spectacular wonderland with Guinness World Record worthy Callebaut chocolate waterfall fountain towering at 8.5  metre, vivid life size edible wildlife safari confectionary, 5-metre-tall multi-tiered wedding cake, savoury rendition of Barcelona’s iconic La Ramblas shopping street with Europe’s most famous theatre group, Comediants at Royal Cake Theatre.

 

The world’s first Confectionery Theatre Extravaganza - Fantasìa was conceptualised in Barcelona by renowned acclaimed pastry Masterchefs Christian Escribà and Patricia Schmidt who counts luxury brands and celebrities as fans, chose to realise their magical experiential  delectable confectionery dreamland with over 30  creative masterpieces displayed across the 8,000m2 landscape, premiering the world class event in Singapore Marina Bay Sands to enthral and interact with children and adult.

World renowned master pastry chefs - Martin Lippo, Jordi Farres, Jordi Pujol and Mary Rose Sanchez will be conducting masterclasses  in an open De Dietrich with KitchenAid kitchen where budding pastry chefs will be able to participate in Escribà Academy pastry masterclasses .

Enter the realm of Fantasìa milky way at Magical Entrance into Dreamland complete with a floating four-poster bed and cotton candied clouds, starry eyed moon savouring delectable pastries, fed by Fantasìa’s colourful characters.

 

The Callebaut Falls, the largest masterpiece takes centrestage with 100 years of heritage Belgian chocolate purveyor  Callebaut's signature rich aromatic cascading chocolate fountain using renowned Chocovic  cacao , towering at the height of two double decker bus at 8.5  metre to set a new Guinness World Record as the World’s Tallest Chocolate Fountain.

 

Take a step into the nature wildlife safari realistic  life-size confectionery animals like giraffe, zebra, rhinoceros, alligator, tiger, gorilla, gigantic elephant made creatively and meticulously with Massa Ticino sugarpaste from Carma, Callebaut chocolate, meringue and pastries. 

 

Waltz into  the Tea Room to witness a wedding procession with ringing wedding bells around the 5 metre tall multi-tiered wedding cake and be entertained at Royal Cake Theatre by  the Comediants  theatrical acrobatic feats and emotive performances choreographed by Creative Director Joan Font I Pujo from 1992 Barcelona Olympics Closing Ceremony fame.

Visit the famed Escribà’s 108-year-old heritage through the History Wall, since 1906 to the days of Christian Escribà’s grandfather Etienne Tholoniat and his father Antonio Escribà’s pastry creations, complete with a realistic visual feast of Escribà masterpieces like the iconic Macaroon Eiffel Tower, London Sweet Guards, golden Faberge eggs cake and meringue sugar crafted jewelled El Bull dog.  

Shop at the sweet rendition of Barcelona’s iconic La Ramblas  tourist spot  with Escribà Luxury Boutique pavilion plus haute couture personalised service  and a replica façade of the original Pasteleria Escribà, a world heritage site built in 1820.  Escribà tee shirts, aprons, chocolate bars, candied  flowers , rings and beautiful confectionery high heels makes good gifts.

 

Midnight @ Fantasìa  commence at the bewitching hour from10.30pm to 2.00am featuring Ibiza’s best DJs, evocative go-go dancers performances and  drink Estrella beer, sip slick Hendrick’s Gin or chill Reyka vodka cocktails from some of Singapore’s best bartenders at the  adults-only naughty-yet-sweet late-night show session.

National Council of Social Service ComChest’s charities beneficiaries will be invited into Fantasìa by Ecribà to enjoy Escribà's famous chocolate lips and caramel strawberries tasty treats  at a special session today. Sponsor a beneficiary at S$48 to bring joyous dreams.

 

Escribà Academy pastry masterclasses with  MasterChefs are priced at S$188 per 90 minutes session.

 

Fantasia by Escriba review : It is Alice in Wonderland meeting with Willy Wonkers' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a whimsical walk to discover an exciting array of surplus fantasy edible creations, theatrical treats and wonderful chocolate plus confectionery surprises without having to fly to Barcelona. Sweet dreams do come true.

 

Fantasia by Escriba at Singapore Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Halls D and E regular showcase with complimentary Escribà signature sweet and savoury food items  during the four hour experiential journey this weekend from August 22nd, 7pm to 11pm, 23rd and 24th, 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm 20 are priced at S$128 (Adults), S$88 (Children), special Family Bundle S$388 (two adults and two children aged 12 and below).  Midnight at Fantasìa is priced from S$38 for an Ibiza party entry, S$68 with Fantasìa exploration, one food selection and housepour to S$188 with all perks

plus three food entitlement and a bottle of champagne. Visit www.fantasiabyescriba.com to purchase your tickets now.

 

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Haute! Luxury Watch Jewellery Singapore Marina Bay Sands Showcase at The Shoppes

Marina Bay Sands Singapore The Haute! Watch and Jewellery exhibition 2014 showcases  the world's most renown and luxurious brands Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Bvlgari, Chaumet, Chopard, Damiani, Franck Muller, Hermés Watch Boutique, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen Boutique, Leviev, Longines, Mikimoto, Omega, Piaget, Studio Parmigiani, Rado, Roger Dubuis, Sincere Fine Watches, Tag Heuer Boutique, Tiffany & Co., Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin and Zenith.

 

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands represents the finest in the luxury world of retail in Singapore with more than fifty prestigious watch and jewellery iconic brands flagship stores.

 

 

Haute! Marina Bay Sands Singapore presents the world’s most coveted timepieces and jewels from luxury prestigious iconic brands, illustrating the history and heritage of the brands, contemporary aesthetics designs and technical innovations behind the precision clockwork.

 

Audemars Piguet presents The Jules Audemars Dragon Tourbillon (39mm), limited edition

 

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Dragon Tourbillon features a hand-wound Manufacture Calibre 2906 encased in 18-carat pink gold glare-proofed sapphire crystal with hand-stitched Hermes brown alligator strap and 18-carat pink gold folding clasp. There are only eight pieces in the world and Audemars Piguet  Singapore Flaghip store at Marina Bay Sands will open next month.

Vacheron Constantin presents the limited edition Métiers d'Art Florilège White Lily

 

Vacheron Constantin  Métiers d’Art Florilège collection is the very first Métiers d’Art opus that has been created exclusively for women. The White Lily in 18K white gold case set with 72 baguette-cut diamonds, is exquisitely crafted by Grand Feu cloisonné enamelling with a transparent sapphire crystal back that reveals the intricate mechanics of the novel manual-winding Caliber 4400. Worldwide availability is limited to only five pieces.

 

 

 

(Left) Luxury Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin presents its classic Marine Chronometer Manufacture featuring the in-house movement Calibre UN-118

(Right) The new Zenith Watches boutique at The Shoppes will display an award-winning timepiece at Haute!

 

Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Manufacture showcases the top-notched Silicium and DiamonSil technology in the classic rose gold, Grand Feu enamel dial crafted by hand and a manual winding, Calibre UN-118 in-house movement. With only 350 pieces in the world,  Ulysse Nardin Singapore flagship boutique at The Shoppes have limited quantities available.
 

Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Équation du Temps is an exceptional and entirely hand-finished model with “Gravity Control” gyroscopic module  is the winner of the 2011 “Best Complicated Watch Prize”, the star category in the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, the most highly coveted international award in the watchmaking world.

Tudor Heritage Ranger brings the conquests of the last century to the present. Featuring the matt black dial with the iconic Tudor Rose domed sapphire crystal, the self winding Tudor calibre 2824 mechanical movement is entirely satin finish with a vibe of unique retro chic and available at Tudor Watches Flagship store at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
 

 

Haute! Luxury Jewellery Gala Night Exclusive

 

 

The limited edition Animal World Collection Seahorse Necklace by Chopard is exclusive to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Chopard Animal World collection features the masterpiece exquisite pink seahorse necklace in white & rose gold, amidst a sea of pearls with 261.8 carats worth of coloured diamonds, pearls and other precious gemstones.

 

The breathtaking Sophia Loren necklace by Damiani embodies the Italian brand’s ideals of refined elegance and timeless glamour

Damiani Sophia Loren jewelry collection features concentric circles from a cascade of diamonds, reflecting the elegance beauty and fascinating glamour of the Italian actress.

Haute! Watch and Jewellery Exhibition 2014 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Grand Colonnade South, Canal Level (Basement 2), The Shoppes welcomes all shoppers  to visit from 15 to 24 August, 10am to 10pm.

 

VICTORIA BECKHAM SINGAPORE MARINA BAY SANDS FASHION SHOWCASE 2014 AT ART SCIENCE MUSEUM

Victoria Beckham visits Marina Bay Sands Singapore to showcase the sophisticated Spring/Summer 2014, Pre-Autumn/Winter 2015 and exclusive limited edition ICON ready-to-wear collections at the ArtScience Museum with celebrity photographer Anne Leibovit : A Photographer's Life 1990-2005 exhibition as the runway and designer gallery.

The British Fashion Awards winner, designer, global style icon, celebrity footballer wife to David Beckham and British biggest-selling pop group  Spice Girls member Posh Spice fame, Victoria Beckham's fashion and accessories label celebrities fan list include Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams and singer Beyonce Knowles.

 

 

Victoria Beckham jetted on Singapore Airlines in style with her fashionable entourage to Marina Bay Sands Singapore  - Asia’s leading destination for luxury shopping and entertainment after the glamorous Met Gala in New York.

Known to be extremely dedicated and down to earth, Victoria personally presented her own edit of the RTW Spring/Summer 2014, Pre-Autumn/Winter 2015 and exclusive ICON range for the first time in Singapore and South East Asia to the press and guests at the intimate fashion runway style presentation session at ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands Singapore. 
 

 

Soft aesthetic sophisticate clean designs sets her eponymous fashion label to great acclaim at New York Fashion Week since 2008 and had evolved tremendously, complete with leather bags and accessories. Victoria Beckham  aviator shades designer eyewear, sister line Victoria Victoria Beckham and denim range are highly popular as well.

 

Victoria Beckham first global flagship stand alone store will open at Dover street in the fashionable heritage Mayfair borough in November 2014 and a new office at upmarket Chelsea district in New York City. Will dear Victoria open her first South East Asia flagship store right here at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, just like Tom Ford?

 

Victoria Beckham shared that “I am thrilled to be at Marina Bay Sands. The unique experience it offers for both retailers and guests alike made it the perfect place for me to showcase my collections for the first time in South East Asia. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to be here and meet the team and their customers. I look forward to returning soon!"

 

We are keeping our fingers crossed as we spotted Victoria Beckham with her black python buffalo small zip pouch bag touring The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands while on her way to celebrity chef restaurant Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda for modern European Japanese dinner.

The celebrated fashion icon will contribute towards Sands for Singapore, the integrated resort’s corporate social responsibility programme to raise funds for local non-profit organisations.

Victoria Beckham presented to Marina Bay Sands an accessory that will be displayed at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands  as part of a silent celebrity charity auction for the upcoming Sands for Singapore Festival. 

 

Andrew Garfields, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx - the cast of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, RAIN, Manny Pacquiao, Jackie Chan, Tiger Woods are some of the world-famous celebrities who have visited Marina Bay Sands and contributed for Sands for Singapore Festival.
 

 

Victoria Beckham made a pitstop at On Pedder Scotts Square Singapore in a dreamy white dress for her accessories bag and sunglasses collection. One of our favourite close up photograph from her Singapore visit.

Victoria Beckham's extensive leather bag collection features the signature Victoria tote mini,

versatile soft Victoria and roomy the Victoria bag with detachable leather sling for different looks.

The soft tote with shoulder strap, Liberty and Tallulah bags are perfect for work or an everyday bag.

 

Take your pick from Victoria Beckham statement seven bag in exotic python and buffalo leather, Quincy, mini satchel, harper shoulder bag, crossbody zip pouch or edgy hard metal clutch for an elegant evening.

The Victoria Beckham pre-fall 2014/2015 Victoria tote mini, Quincy, laser cut soft tote with shoulder strap and zip pouch bag designs in limited edition romantic pastel pink, together with rose hue tinted aviator sunglasses are exclusive to On Pedder group.

 

Victoria Beckham Spring Summer 2014  Ready to wear dress, blouse and skirt are available at online stores - www.VictoriaBeckham.com, Net-A-Porter and Shopbop.com. Singapore stockist includes at Club 21, Four Seasons Hotel,unit 01-01/02/05 and Pois Ion Orchard, No 03-07 while the leather bags accessories and designer eyewear retails exclusively at On Pedder, Scotts Square unit 02-10/11/12 & 02-13 and Takashimaya Shopping Centre 02-12 P/Q.

 

SPIDER-MAN 2 ANDREW GARFIELD | EMMA STONE | JAMIE FOXX IN SINGAPORE MARINA BAY SANDS FOR PRESS CONFERENCE AND RED CARPET

Spider-Man 2 stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, flim director Marc Webb, producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach graced The Amazing Spider-Man 2 : Rise of Electro red carpet and global press conference at Marina Bay Sands Singapore MasterCard Grand Theatres.

Emma Stone who plays Spidey love interest Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man movies and dating in real life are very lovey dovey. The couple have been together for 3 years and Emma's skin radiates happiness with a rosy glow in her Christian Dior dress and Cartier jewellery.

Andrew is an affectionate boyfriend who walks hand in hand with Emma, takes care of her and even tells her to mind the steps as they leave Marina Bay Sands with their entourage. Pure chemistry on and off screen.

The Spider-Man 2 cast swings by the red carpet at the skating rink, signs autographs and takes selfies with the lucky fans before meeting the regional press at MasterCard Grand Theatres.

Andrew, an avid Spider-Man fan shared that he was extremely happy to play the role as his very first Spider-Man suit was made by his mum when he was three years old and he feels that he is very much the same little boy when he don the costume in the movie.

Jaime Foxx who plays the villain Electro in the movie was really spontaneous with his rapper beat box and was candid to share his little daughter is like any child who supports Spider-man as a hero and not him, the evil character in the movie.

Andy Ridley, the CEO and Co-Founder of Earth Hour announced that Spider-Man is the first Super Hero ambassador for Earth Hour, inspiring individuals to use their power to become superheroes for the planet. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 cast endorsed World Wildlife Earth Hour 2014 and were at the Blue platform at The Float@Marina Bay where lights were switched off for an hour around the world.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 by Sony Pictures Entertainment with Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, directed by Marc Webb premieres in London and opens in Europe on April 16th, Singapore cinemas theatres on May 1st and United States on May 2nd. Check out the Amazing Spider-Man 2 release dates around the world here.

The Amazing Spider-man 2 press conference photographs by BeauteRunway.Com were taken using Nikon Professional Cameras D800E with 24-70mn, 70-200mn lens and D800 with 24-120mn lens with no flash, in low light conditions. With its 51-point AF system, high-speed, multifunctional, high-performance 36.3 effective megapixels image-processing engine EXPEED 3, sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 25600, the Nikon cameras gives you perfect quality photographs with every shot.

RAIN MCM | G-DRAGON | FASHION WEEK SINGAPORE 2013 FIDE + BARBARA PALVIN AT MARINA BAY SANDS SHOWS

RAIN for MCM, G-Dragon of Big Bang Korean pop stars at Fashion Week 2013, Marina Bay Sands Singapore with Barabara Palvin, Victoria’s Secret super model sets the Fide Fashion Weeks glamorous Haute Couture fashion shows,  Men’s and Women’s pret-a-porter ready to wear shows for the biggest bangs ever in the fashion world map.

K-pop Superstar Rain Jung Ji-Hoon, in Singapore for MCM Spring Summer 2014 Collection at Fashion Week 2013, Marina Bay Sands will also grace MCM Flagship Store Opening  on October 11. Hot K-pop hunk Rain is the face of MCM luxury travel campaigns.

Named Times “100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World” and People’s list of “Most Beautiful People in The World”, Singer, songwriter, dancer and actor Rain’s in Singapore is his first official appearance after National Military Service have seen a sold out MCM Fashion show, with all tickets snapped up quickly.

MCM Mode Creation Munich, the luxury artisanal German brand is renown for its MCM logo monogrammed backpacks, leather bags, clutches, wallets, shoes, accessories, belts, MCM trench coats jackets and fashion apparel. 

The first MCM flagship store in South East Asia will open at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Tower 3, #01-12/13 and Takashimaya Shopping Centre this week. MCM bag collection are also available at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2. One lucky Rain MCM fan will win an exclusive Rain autographed MCM backpack though Fide Fashion Weeks Facebook contest.

MCM celebrities fans include Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Rain, Se7en, Girl Generation SNSD to name a few and MCM Autumn Winter 2012/2013 runway show at Men’s Fashion Week 2012 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore was graced by Korean hunks Hollywood actor Daniel Henney and K-drama actor Sung Hoon.

G-Dragon Kwon Ji Yong, Big Bang leader’s mini concert showcase at Marina Bay Sands will see the fashionable Prince of K-Pop perform popular songs in the intimate setting on October 12, 430 pm.  G-Dragon meet and greet session (only 20 VIP tickets available) are ticketed at $1000 and free-standing tickets at $120, on sale now at Marina Bay Sands and SISTIC. The nett proceeds of VIP tickets from G-Dragon Singapore Showcase will be donated to charity to assist finacially strapped patients for treatment of their illnesses. 

G-DRAGON FASHION WEEK 2013 K-pop Singapore concert shows FIDE MCM Big bang leader Formula One Grand Prix Kwon Ji Yong MARINA BAY SANDS Surrender store fashionable Korean singer dancer superstar.

The G-dragon showcase by Fide Fashion Weeks and MCM is a great opportunity for fans who missed G-Dragon Singapore concert at Indoor Stadium, Surrender Marina Bay Sands store opening or Formula One Grand Prix with Big Bang, to meet him this Saturday.

Barbara Palvin,  Victoria’s Secret model will strut down the runway for Fashion Week 2013 at Marina Bay Sands. Hot Korean Hunks - Sung Hoon and Shin Woo, Korean actor, vocalist and top model will walk for MCM Spring Summer 2014 Fashion Show.

Alex Minsky  American fashion underwear model, Los Angeles fashion stylist Jeannie Mai and Thai-American hosts UTT and Taya Rogers will also grace Fashion Week 2013 shows.

Fashion Week 2013 Sold Out Shows : MCM - 11 Oct 2013, 6pm, Love Bonito x Julien Fournie - 19 Oct 2013, 9pm and Day Pass - 19 Oct 2013 and Pierre Balmain - 9th October.

Fide Fashion Week 2013 Marina Bay Sands Tickets Giveaway for Anne Fontaine Fall Winter 2013 Fashion Show on October 10, 730pm  

Anne Fontaine, elegant chic simplicity luxury brand of  glamorous  and  exquisite collectibles, accessory line of unique collars and cuffs, bags and belts complements its  signature extensive  collection of fashionable white shirts, tops, knits and outerwear at Scott's Square Flagship Store and Marina Bay Sands.

Five pairs of Anne Fontaine tickets (Valued at $40 a pair) up for grab! Enjoy champagne and lovely canapés before the gorgeous Anne Fontaine Fall Winter 2013 Fashion show!   To win, simply like BeauteRunway.Com Facebook Page and share this post on your Facebook.  Email your name and contact numbers to beautyrunwayfans@gmail.com by October 10th, 2.30pm. Winners will be contacted and tickets collection before the show.

FIDe Fashion Weeks 2013 showcases Haute Couture Fashion show by French, Japan, China, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesian designers as well as Men’s and Women’s ready to wear at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall F, from October 9 to 19. Visit fidefashionweeks.com and Marinabaysands.com for show tickets $20, day pass $40 and season pass purchase $280.