TANGS' 92nd Anniversary Sale Celebration Offers Giveaways & Workshops

Singapore's leading department store TANGS celebrates it's 92nd Anniversary in 2024, highlighting it's rich heritage of “Years of Stories, Connections & Joy,”. 

This October, enjoy TANGS' Anniversary Special Buys, offers and discounts, giveaways and workshops, including redemption of a limited edition FREE pack of sticky candy with minimum spend of $92 nett, plus following TANGS on Telegram or TikTok.

Established in 1932 by Founder Tang Choon Keng, affectionately known as C.K.Tang, the iconic popular department store was a prominent landmark in the heart of Singapore's bustling shopping belt at 310 Orchard Road, showcasing and retailing the best brands in fashion, beauty, home and living, kitchen household goods and lifestyle merchandise.

The Singapore household brand had loyal fans queuing up for TANGS Annual Sales, TANGS 12% rebate and additional beauty vouchers redemptions, snapping up the best buys, joyful with their limited edition TANGS design collectibles throughout the years like tiffin carrier, luggage, tote bags, calendars and the elephant parade tin trunk.

Snaking queues were a norm during the Christmas seasons where almost everyone you know would have bought a gift from TANGS, The Christmas Store, wrapped up in TANGS specially designed Christmas wrappers and gift bags, taking photos at the beautifully decorated festive Christmas theme TANGS Plaza, sharing love, family joys and firm friendships.

The newly relaunched TANGS Beauty Hall in TANGS at Tang Plaza is every beauty fanatic dream store.

Avid beauty brands shoppers would know that TANGS Beauty Hall is THE store for the most exclusive beauty brands, prestige skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, hair, bath and body brands, beauty devices, men's grooming and the most hyped sensational beauty brands and products seen at London, Milan and Paris Fashion weeks and stylish magazines.

Designed to elevate the shopping experience for beauty enthusiasts, the refreshed TANGS Beauty Hall promises a curated beauty experience in the premium iconic beauty haven.

Step in through the West Entrance with welcoming bright airy space, elegant high ceilings and curved walkways with spacious layout, inviting shoppers to explore through the immersive store-in-store brands like Byredo, Diptyque, Dolce & Gabanna, escentials, Hermes Beauty, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Maison Margiela and Penhaligion’s.

TANGS Beauty Hall is home to exclusive, leading luxurious brands and the finest brands in the beauty world like Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Dolce & Gabanna, Tom Ford Beauty, Noble Panacea, Clé de Peau, La Mer, La Prairie, Valmont, Lancôme, Estēe Lauder, SK-II, Chantecaille, SkinCeuticals, Sulwhasoo, THE WHOO and more.

Luxury skincare brand, Nobel Panacea is available exclusively at TANGS Beauty Hall, retailing the latest innovations like Exceptional Eye Lift Concentrate and the New Multi-Defense Cream SPF 50, which features the patented OSMV Technology as the world's first activated sunscreen.

Complete the beauty and grooming routines with pampering professional face therapies and body treatments at the dedicated salons like La Mer and SK-II at TANGS Beauty Hall at Level 1 or Chanel Privé, La Mer, Valmont, Lancôme Beauty Institute, Jurlique and THE WHOO at TANGS Level 4.

TANGS 92nd Anniversary is a month long celebration in October. Join in the exciting events and promotions throughout the store, including additional vouchers with purchases, fashion vouchers, workshops and exclusive e-catalogue deals from $92, with savings up to 50% OFF, and receive a FREE limited edition TANGS sticky candy pack with a minimum nett spend of $92, plus following TANGS social media page.

TANGS at Tang Plaza is located at 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864 and is open daily - Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 9.30pm and Sunday 11.00am to 9.00pm. Phone Number : +65 67375500. TANGS at VivoCity is located at 1 Harbour front Walk, #01-187 & #02-189, Singapore 098585 and is open daily from 10.00am to 10.00pm. 

Shop 24/7 every day at TANGS ONLINE STORE at your comfort, on TANGS mobile app, wherever you are, for click and collect services and receive a reusable ECO Bag (while stocks lasts) with minimum purchase of $200 at TANGS.com or complimentary delivery service.

NEXT IN VOGUE SINGAPORE 2024 - AI & I | Masterclass | Glam Room | VOGUE Closet Exhibition

Always at the forefront, fashion forward Vogue Singapore presents Next in Vogue second edition that unites movers and shakers in fashion,  innovation and culture with multi-events in five key activations. 

Experience the theme "AI & I" with fashion through Vogue conferences with panelists like Academy Award-nominated actress Stephanie Hsu, avant garde designers Chet Lo and Gaurav Gupta, plus prominent industry thought leaders from leading prestige brands.

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Next in Vogue 2024 stellar program lineup includes Vogue Glam Room Masterclass with Japanese skincare brand SK-II featuring LXP Ultimate Perfecting Series and magic scan, Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Uemura Holiday Season makeup beauty class and Australian Hairstyling brand Kevin Murphy Screen Siren hair curling sessions by renowned Italian hair stylist Massimo Morello.

Vogue Closet Exhibition showcases gorgeous gowns wore by celebrities like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Adele, Rose of Black Pink, Jourdan Dunn and more - a curated red carpet looks by award winning Asian designers Chet Lo, Gaurav Gupta and Cong Tri, who are displaying their haute designer creations in Singapore for the first time.

NEXT IN VOGUE Conversations features 13 insightful panels over two days in unity with global and regional leaders in fashion, culture, and technology discussing on topics like The AI Revolution: Human Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence, AI : Friend or Foe, Crossing Divides: Where Digital Meets Physical and  The New Lens: How Technology is Transforming Fashion Photography.

NEXT IN VOGUE ON AIR Podcast Special - Vogue Singapore will release a NEXT IN VOGUE podcast in collaboration with Poddster, as part of ‘Vogue Uncut’ podcast available on Apple and Spotify.

An Innovation Digital Showcase featuring APPLE VISION PRO and other partners, Networking Lounge featuring Royal Salute and Don Julio, Vogue Gala Night, announcing the winners of Vogue Talent Prize 2024 and Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2024, styling sessions by Dyson Ontrac lifestyle wearable product and ZALORA Luxury curated top-tier fashion and beauty brands are some of the exciting segments.

Tickets for NEXT IN VOGUE 2024 inclusive of complimentary refreshments and networking session access is available at S$58 for a one-day pass and a two-day pass at S$88. Receive an exclusive Vogue Singapore tote bag made with carbon capturing treatment by Vogue Singapore Innovation Prize winner COzTERRA for each ticket purchased.

Join Club Vogue Special with an annual membership at S$185 which includes all year round benefits, a 2-day pass access to NEXT IN VOGUE, complimentary seats to masterclasses, access to networking sessions and Vogue innovation Report post event.

Stay in Style with NEXT IN VOGUE at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Room Package that includes 15 Stamford Restaurant breakfast buffet for two, two-day access to NEXT IN VOGUE with exclusive access to fashion showcases, a Vogue branded tote bag with fabulous products from Pixi Beauty, The Ordinary, Oribe, K18, and Kevin Murphy, curated by Vogue Singapore Beauty Editors for each guest per stay, S$80 spa credit for weekday treatments, $$50 nett dining credit at 15 Stamford Restaurant and The Bar at 15 Stamford and Daily Executive Lounge access from 18:00 to 20:00 (for Suite bookings only)

NEXT IN VOGUE Singapore 2024 will be held at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel and The Capitol Theatre located at 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906, from October 16-17, 930am to 6pm. For more information on NEXT IN VOGUE,  visit vogue.sg/nextinvogue. 

Event Photography taken with Xiaomi latest flagship model, Xiaomi 14T Pro fitted with Leica lens #Xiaomi14TPro

 

Garnier Green Academy Asia - Sustainable Skincare Best Sellers Vitamin C Brightening | Sakura Glow | Anti-Acne

Garnier Best Selling Skincare range and innovative products like Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum and  Water Gel, Super UV Invisible Serum and Super UV Air-Mist Sunscreen, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, Sakura Glow Repairing Serum and Ceramide Water Gel and Garnier Bright Anti-Acne Booster Serum are among the popular Asian Skincare products powered by Garnier Green Sciences.

The Asia Garnier Green Academy 2024 launched in Singapore, showcased Garnier's commitment to being a leading global beauty brand for sustainable skincare and  #NotAllSkincareIsTheSame campign using natural ingredients, advanced science and technology to maximise efficiency for best skin results with minimal environmental impact.

Garnier’s Green Beauty Initiative represents a complete and holistic approach to sustainability where by 2025, all Garnier products will be manufactured without the use Virgin Plastic, products packaging will be recyclable, degradable or reusable, and all Garnier factories will be CO2 neutral.

Garnier is one of Asia's top beauty brands, and the No. 1 Serum and Micellar Water brand in the world. All of Garniers ingredients are 99% vegan and approved by Cruelty Free International.

The 3-day immersive experience in Singapore at the Garnier Green Academy brought together over 300 industry experts, renowned dermatologists, top beauty creators and popular tiktokers from across Southeast Asia like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and India to explore Garnier’s unique skincare innovation range and sustainable formulations for different types of skincare and concerns like dark spots, brightening, hydration and acne.

Garnier India Brand Ambassador Bollywood actor Vedang Raina and actress Barkha Singh were in attendance for the academy programme.

GARNIER MOST POPULAR SKINCARE PRODUCTS 

The Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C halal certified skincre range consists of Face Wash, Micellar Cleansing water Vitamin C, Booster Serum Vitamin C, 10% Vitamin C Night Serum, Watergel, Invisible Serum Sunscreen and Invisible Air Mist Sunscreen.

Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum (NEW FORMULA) features an enhanced Vitamin C + formula made from corn, activating BHA and Niacinamide that is specifically developed for Asian skin, clinically proven to be 30 times more effective than the usual Vitamin C. 99% of the sample size of  over 500 Asian skin tones participants experienced visible dark spot reduction in just 2 weeks. 

Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Water Gel is a new product infused with lemon to brighten the skin, Niacinamide to reduce dullness and Hyaluronic Acid to provide deep hydration for 48 hours. The light weight non oily and non sticky fast absorbing moisturizer helps to promote a radiant, smooth and hydrated skin.

Garnier Super UV Invisible Serum and Air-Mist Sunscreen are two new products that is formulated with Vitamin C, widely known as a powerful antioxidant. The products has been approved by dermatologists for its formula, safety, efficacy data and discussion with expert scientists to clinically proven to provide 99% protection against sun damage.

Together with AIR-LOCK™ Technology, it allows maximum SPF 50+ PA++++ protection, delivering 24-hour hydration, locking in moisture, preventing dark spots formulation while increasing skin radiance, smoothness with it's lightweight texture that leaves no white cast.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is the the No.1 Micellar Water brand in the world, with 4 units sold every second globally. The all-in-one cleanser with micelles lift dirt and removes makeup, cleanses and soothes sensitive skin without harsh rubbing or rinsing.

Try Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water in different formulas for light makeup and waterproof makeup like All-in-1 Pink for sensitive skin, Vitamin C for dull and sensitive skin, Salicylic BHA acid for dull acne proned skin or Oil in water for all skin type.

Garnier Sakura Glow Repairing Serum & NEW Ceramide Water Gel are 2 new products formulated with 10x Ceramide, consciously sourced by natural yeast fermentation, naturally sourced Japan Sakura extract for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties and  Hyaluron from the fermentation of wheat, to deeply hydrate the skin with its exceptional water-retention properties. 

The serum repairs the skin barrier in one hour to lock moisture in and improve skin glow, effectively addressing dullness, dryness, and roughness, restoring skin health naturally.

Garnier Bright Anti-Acne Booster specially formulated for acne-prone skin, has been clinically proven to effectively reduce acne signs up to 90% and acne marks and spots. The proprietary formulation consist of Vitamin C, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide and AHA at the highest concentration of 4%, reducing acne inflammation and even out skin tone. 

Garnier popular skincare range and products like Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum and  Water Gel, Super UV Invisible Serum and Super UV Air-Mist Sunscreen, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, Sakura Glow Repairing Serum and Ceramide Water Gel and Garnier Bright Anti-Acne Booster Serum are available at Watsons, Guardian, Unity Pharmacy, leading health and beauty stores, department stores, supermarkets and convenience stores. Shop online at Garnier Store on Lazada and Shopee or Watsons and Guardian.

Uriage Vitamin C Serum Dépiderm Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster for luminous skin

Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster Serum is formulated with stabilised 20% Vitamin C complex using patented Mela Technology to easily penetrate into the skin for optimal effect and to inhibit the action of tyrosinase and reduce melanosome maturation. 

AHAs and niacinamide work in synergise to even out the skin tone while Uriage Thermal Water and enoxolone, known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-free radical properties, helps to protect against further damage from UVA and UVB rays.

Uriage the dermatological skincare brand is widely used and recommended by doctors worldwide. Tested on Asian skin, the brightening booster serum address hyperpigmentation and lacklustre complexion as it nourishes the skin for natural luminosity radiance effect, smooth skin and even skin tone gradually.

Clinical studies have shown 88% of uneven skin smoothened, 94% reported illuminated skin while 81% showed a significant reduction in dark spots within just 28 days of consistent use, revealing a radiant and more uniform complexion.

Try Uriage Brightening Cleansing Foaming Cream to gently purify and revitalise the complexion, followed by the Anti-Dark Spot Intensive Care, Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster Serum, Anti-Dark Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ and the Brightening Corrective Eye Contour Care to achieve brighter and even complexion. 

Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Dark Spot Brightening Booster Serum is priced at $79.90 for 30 ml and available at Guardian, Watsons, Lazada, Shopee and GrabtoGlow.

Visit Uriage Skincare to learn more about Uriage skincare range like Dépiderm, Eau Thermale, Age Protect, BarieDerm CiCa, BarieSun, Cica Daily,  Hyseac, Xemos, Roseliane, Baby 1st skincare and gyn-phy for dedicated skincare concerns and solutions for face, body, suncare and baby care.

fibro fibre beauty health supplements for busy Asian lifestyle new launch

fibro Greens Fiber Powder, Reds Beauty Powder, Oats Bowls White Quinoa Rose and Coconut Chia Nori and Lingonberry Drink Concentrate are new health supplements with fibre as main ingredient to help regulate the digestive system.

Manufactured by Gold Roast Food Industry Pte Ltd popular for it's instant cereal, tea and coffee mix under brands like Gold Roast, Prime Roast, Calsome, Royal Myanmar, Americafe, Café21, BenCafe, CappaRomA, Madam Kim and Fresh-Up, the new fibro nutritional supplements are an innovative expansion from the current beverage product range.

Backed by over 30 years of expertise in researching on dietary fiber in Singapore by a team of researchers headed by fibro founder, Lily Li Yu Tong, fibro offers an alternative nutritional dietary solution. Designed specifically to regulate and support digestive health for urban Asians accustomed to processed foods, it is an option as a replacement for light dinner or breakfast.

fibro Greens Fiber Powder is formulated with mainly  fibre to support digestive health while fibro Reds Beauty Powder is designed to help eliminate free radicals for a healthy complexion with antioxidants ingredients like pomegranate, acai, beetroot, cherry and grapefruit with no sugar or preservatives added.

fibro White Quinoa Rose Oats Bowl and fibro Coconut Chia Nori Oats Bowl are meal replacement options with Omega-3 fatty acids, 12 superfoods high in protein, mucoprotein and fiber. Ingredients like Yunnan high-altitude rose, Indonesian coconut sugar, helps in digestive health and have a low glycemic index.

fibro Lingonberry Drink Concentrate is made from wild berries with high concentration of original anthocyanin antioxidants, is sugar free with no added water and helps to reduce urinary tract infections.

fibro fibre, beauty and health supplements - fibro Greens Fiber Powder, Reds Beauty Powder, Oats Bowls White Quinoa Rose and Coconut Chia Nori and Lingonberry Drink Concentrate are available at Watsons and Guardian stores, fibro official TikTok shop @fibrofibrepro now. #fibrofibrepro

Chick-fil-A Singapore Pop Up Restaurant First in Asia at The Esplanade Mall

The First in Singapore and Asia Chick-fil-A pop up store will be offering the iconic American Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich at the Marina Bay Area - The Esplanade Mall located at 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-13C, Singapore 039802 from 2024 June 26 to 28 during 11 a.m. to 2p.m. and 3p.m. to 7p.m.

Pre-registration will start on June 3 and reservation for a seat to dine in at the restaurant for hourly slot is essential. Maximum 2 tickets per reservation. Takeaway is available during your registered timing or if you are 30 mins late for your dine-in timing.

Founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A is a beloved American family owned company known for a remarkable fast service restaurant experience, starting with a warm welcome to quality service and food. 

Savour the Original Chick-fil-A chicken Sandwich, made with a seasoned to perfection whole freshly breaded, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with two dill pickle chips. 

The sandwich is paired with Waffle Potato Fries and a drink (Coca-Cola® Classic, Coca-Cola® Zero, or bottled water).

Chick-fil-A is partnering with Community Chest, the philanthropy and engagement arm of National Council of Social Service (NCSS) to donate 100% of the meal cost, matching dollar-for-dollar by Chick-fil-A (Asia) Pte Ltd, an affiliated company of Chick-fil-A, Inc., to support Community Chest benefiting Fei Yue Family Services Centren and the Life Community Services Society., subject to a maximum limit of S$50,000.

This donation will be facilitated through the pre-registration link for the pop-up. Follow @chickenandsmiles on Instagram for more updates on Singapore Chick-fil-A pop up store.

CHOCOELF X Singapore Heritage Brands Fusion Flavours Chocolate Bars

CHOCOELF chocolate collaborates with 3 Singapore food heritage brands, Tai Hua Food Industries (soy sauce brewer), Fragrance Foodstuff (barbecued meat maker), and Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (speciality coffee roaster) to infuse the unique flavours, blending more than 150 years of heritage to create fusion flavours chocolate bars like Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and Black Cold Brew.

Experience the flavours with an Asian twist, offering a sweet and savoury blend of the essence of Singapore's multicultural palate.

CHOCOELF x Tai Hua: Umami Soy Brew Chocolate Bar 

Leveraging on Tai Hua Food Industries 77-year legacy in soy sauce making,  this one-of-a-kind chocolate creation gives both sweet and salty sensations with each bite, a slight similarity but a stronger salty classical salted caramel flavour.

CHOCOELF x Fragrance Foodstuff: Fluffy Chicken Floss Chocolate Bar 

Developed with Fragrance Foodstuff expertise of 55 years in bak kwa and Asian meat snacks, Fragrance intricately-made fluffy chicken floss was scattered  between the sweet milk chocolate layers with chicken floss, adding crunchiness to the chocolate with its distinctive savoury flavour intact.

CHOCOELF x Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee: Black Cold Brew Chocolate Bar

Revered for their decade-long expertise in specialty coffee roasting, the utmost Black Cold Brew with Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is infused with strong aromatic notes of cold brew coffee and rich dark chocolate. Great for coffee lovers.

CHOCOELF’s new chocolate bars - Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and Black Cold Brew as well as best sellers Kaya Toast, Orchid Vanilla, Nanyang Coffee and Chilli Pepper are available for purchase at CHOCOELF Specialty Chocolate Cafe at 232 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058781, through 11 duty-free chocolate stores at Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as different locations listed at www.chocoelf.com

Review : Sodexo X Culinary Chefs Epicurean Oma-Kaki Dining Workplace Experience

Sodexo, the global leader in food services, corporate catering and facilities management launches an epicurean culinary Oma-Kaki 2024 menu with renowned Singapore chefs - Chef Maxine Ngooi, Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery; Chef Jordi Noguera, Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform and Chef Damian D'Silva, Rempapa for Sodexo Oma-Kaki workplace dining experience.

Chef Bjorn Shen collaboration with Sodexo in 2022 was well received and this Oma-Kaki collaboration with 3 popular chefs looks set to be a winning recipe.

Transforming the workplace dining experience, Sodexo Oma-Kaki features a unique culinary fusion menu to elevate dining with business associates or team-bonding session with colleagues, a game changer in the traditional landscape of institutional catering with its exclusive culinary experiences.

Oma-Kaki—which is a combination of "omakase", the Japanese term for "chef's choice", and “kaki”, the Singlish word for "friend" - a collaboration with culinary masters to co-create exclusive menus for Sodexo’s customers, which will be launched throughout 2024, for International Women's Day, Earth Day and Christmas season.

"Oma-Kaki will not only elevate the workplace dining experience but also create a platform for employees to connect, celebrate, and build stronger relationships with each other,” said Abel Ariza, Managing Director of Sodexo MYSG.

SODEXO Oma-Kaki epicurean limited edition exclusive menus for clients from March 8 to December

Chef Maxine Ngooi, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery - International Women’s Day - 2024, March 8 

Known for her sweet and savoury creations, Chef Ngooi combines classical French techniques with local touches that aims to bring diverse global flavours and push the spirit of empowerment through flavours enjoyed by many.

Among her intriguing range of items are the delightful Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux, creamy Banana & Milk Chocolate Gateau De Voyage and the punchy spicy Garam Masala Mango.

For local fusion bites, try the Thai Sweet Chilli Prawn Toast, Laksa Babka, Chicken Ham Chilli Jam Bikini  which is actually a petite bite size sandwich.

The Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux is more chocolately with just a hint of coffee, which simply melt as it touches your taste buds while the chunks of mango goes well with the creamy cheese.

Chef Jordi Noguera, Founder and Co-Owner of Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform - Earth Day 2024, April 22

Popular for his plant-based cuisine with Spanish twists, Chef Noguera's menu will highlight his dedication to using fresh ingredients to celebrate his Spanish and Catalan roots.

From meats to vegetables to fruits, Chef Noguera’s alluring culinary selection includes Vegan Mushroom Stuffed Peppers, Feta “Envoltini” , Grilled Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki, Compressed Macedonia and Honey Pistachio Tiramisu.

The vegan mushroom stuffed peppers is delicious enough to turn vegan for a day while feta envoltini light crispy puff will tempt you to skip gym for another day and the honey pistachio tiramisu have just the right crunch with hints of honey.

Chef Damian D'Silva, Founder and Executive Chef of Rempapa - Christmas Season December 2024

Chef Damian combined traditional Christmas flavours with a distinctive twist inspired by his Peranakan heritage.

Known for his multicultural cuisines at his restaurant Rempapa, Chef D’Silva’s signature offerings include popular Peranakan “comfort food” like Pie Tee, Seafood Ngoh Hiang, Jengagan, Mandarin Huat Kueh and Nyonya kueh like Kosui, Kueh Salat and Talam Ubi.

Kwee Pie Tee topped with a succulent prawn, freshly cooked radish and crunchy pie shell with a dollop of sambal chilli is definitely a crowd favourite while Kueh Kosui seems the most popular choice for kuehs and Kueh Salat is definitely lemak enough. 

Visit Sodexo.sg for more information on the Sodexo’s Oma-Kaki culinary exerience to elevate your workplace dining.

DECATHLON X CAROUSELL - Buy & Sell Bicycles Second Life Store

The Official Decathlon Carousell Store on Carousell app has launched. Quality-assured secondhand bicycles that have been inspected and refurbished by Decathlon will be on sale on Carousell platform, the leading multi-category classifieds and recommerce marketplace in the region. 

Offering consumers the choice to easily buy and sell Decathlon used bicycles, it gives a second life to the bicycles, extending the product life cycle, reducing wastage, eco - conscious, more sustainable, and towards a circular economy among the community.

[From Left to Right] Stephan Veyret, CEO of Decathlon Singapore, JJ Eastwood, Senior Vice President, Brand Solutions, Carousell Group and Nathaniel Gregory, Circular Economy & Services Lead of Decathlon Singapore

Carousell users can schedule an appointment with Decathlon directly on the Carousell app via the ‘Sell to Carousell Bicycle’ button, to trade in their Decathlon bicycle for Decathlon Gift Card.

Each bike then undergoes meticulous inspection and refurbishing by Decathlon’s seasoned experts before being put for sale on Decathlon's Official Second Life Store on Carousell @decathlon_secondlife. 

Each secondhand bicycle on @decathlon_secondlife comes with two-year warranty by Decathlon, and users can pay securely with Carousell’s one-click checkout ‘Buy’ button with Buyer Protection.

This strategic partnership highlights Decathlon’s commitment to environmental responsibility, offering an eco-friendly alternative to consumers to participate in circular economy while contributing to a more sustainable future for the sporting industry in Singapore. 

At Decathlon Singapore stores, you can bring in your Decathlon bikes in like new or lightly used condition and Decathlon will offer bicycle buy back on the spot with immediate estimation online and receive up to 70% value in buy back gift card.

Decathlon Second Life programme was first introduced in Singapore in 2022, offering shoppers the choice to purchase goods that have been returned to Decathlon and refurbished at lower then retail prices. Decathlon will extend this trade-in programme to more categories of sport in the near future on top of its current second life range from exercise bikes, inline skates, skate boards, yoga glass bottle, inflatable tour kayak, tents for camping and trekking and Dinghy Sailing Boat to list some.

Carousell Group's Brand Solutions 'Resale As A Service' program works in tandem with brands, streamlining the process to add resale options for their customers, integrating resale and sustainable shopping.

Visit Decathlon Official Second Life Store on Carousell at @decathlon_secondlife to Buy and Sell Decathlon bicycle, powered by Decathlon’s Buy Back initiative. Brands keen on exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to contact Carousell Group for further details at brandsolutions@carousell.com.

 

House of CIMB X ShopBack | Samsung | Pelago | LookFantastic

CIMB Singapore offers investment banking, asset management, banking and credit cards, treasury products and services. It is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets.

Revolutionising the retail experience with the phygital House of CIMB X ShopBack, the pop-up store is a two-phased escapade experience and extravaganza with partners like Samsung, Pelago by Singapore Airlines, LOOKFANTASTIC, Under Armour and Myprotein in the heart of Orchard Road, in front of Mandarin Gallery, from 16 to 31 March 2024 and 6 to 21 April 2024.

Stand a chance to win over S$100,000* worth of giveaways with prizes like Samsung S24 and Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer, a S$1,000 Shopping Spree in the CIMB .House's Social Contest Giveaway and 100% cashback (capped at S$150) by Pelago by Singapore Airlines.

Participate in CIMB Augmented Reality (AR) scavenger game and hunt for gift boxes to get exclusive S$10-value vouchers going for only S$1 with retailers like Samsung and Under Armour as you walk through the "rooms" in the House.

Play games like spin the wheel or claw machines, bid on ShopBack Live / App for items like Razer Iskur V2 and Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones from just S$1 or particate in person at CIMB X Shopback Garage Sale on 31 March 2024 where everything goes for a bidding sale from S$1.

New customers who apply for a CIMB Credit Card onsite will receive S$250* ShopBack Reward Code. Be the first eligible applicant at 12pm daily and receive an additional S$100* Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford voucher. Additionally, linking and spending with CIMB Credit Cards on ShopBack with popular brands offers up to S$120* cashback.

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards and payments platform and offers members a option at checkout with the payment solution, ShopBack Pay for rewards. 

ShopBack envisions the pop-up as a sequel to the record-high eCommerce shopping trips for customers to optimise their spendings into savings with its unique, stackable cashback offerings.

The House of CIMB X ShopBack Wellness Hub is the second phrase of the campaign and advocates three pillars of wellness – physical, mental/spiritual, and financial and starts from 6 to 21 April 2024 (11am to 9pm daily). 

Explore brands like The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Thrive Psychology Clinic, Brompton, CRU, KYDRA and Seedly.

Visitors can look forward to deepening their financial knowledge through informative sharing sessions, experiencing meditation through VR technology and participating in exercises like thematic spin classes while surrounded by visuals projected on the walls, and photo opportunity with a rare bicycle.

Love, Bonito Ready-to-Live Fashion for Asian Woman

Love, Bonito - Ready to live, not just ready to wear is the new rebranded identity with a new LB heart shaped monogram brand logo and a collective comprising of signatures, staples and capsule collection for Asian women, to embrace every aspect of their lives with style and confidence.

The Singapore founded leading Southeast Asian womenswear brand have come a long way since the blogshop days in 2006 and when Love Bonito was officially launched in 2010, fans would camped by the laptops to get the hands on the highly coveted collections or wait anxiously for backorders. 

Parisian Couturier Julien Fournie X Love, Bonito at FIDé Fashion Week in 2013 was another milestone as we remembered the joyfulness in founders Viola, Velda and Rachel to see the Best of Love, Bonito collection comes to life on the runway.

Clothes for today’s modern Asian woman should not just be ready-to-wear but ready-to-live. Love, Bonito new collections are designed for the everyday woman who needs to be every-ready for everything on the calendar and in-between.

Rachel, the co-founder shares that the new milestone brand refash signifies Love, Bonito Asian heritage, perfecting the Asian women fit designed for confidence, versatility and functionality and it's commitment towards its vision of empowering women through diverse representation.

Fronting the rebrand is a stellar line-up of Asian and Asian-American women chosen for their independence, innovative spirit and talent by the truckloads. These include Korean American actress and singer Arden Cho (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Malaysian singer Yuna Zaria (“Crush”), American writer/artist Chanel Miller (Know My Name: A Memoir), and Singaporean-American mother-daughter content creators Gym Tan and Mya Rose Miller.

Brand New “LB”, Brand New Signatures

Next to a new striking heart-shaped “LB” monogram and a new “Ready-to-live, not just ready-to-wear” tagline, the new campaign sees Love, Bonito launching its best-selling styles in three key lines: Signatures, Staples and Capsule collections. 

Sophisciated, timeless, feminine, classics, everyday favourites for work, weekend and special occasions are designed with crease-ease fabrics,  flattering colours and functional details like built-in elasticated sleeves for blazers, protective inner piece for scoop neck tops, and bloat-friendly waistbands for pants. 

Live it up at the House of Love, Bonito

For the rebrand opening launch on 14 March, Love, Bonito set up its first-ever shophouse takeover - The House of Love, Bonita at 4 Jiak Chuan Road (diagonally across Coach Cafe) in the historic Singapore Chinatown district, paying homage to Asian culture.

Occupying the colourful tiled walls exterior heritage shophouses, the space takes on the concept of a studio apartment that reflects the home of a multifaceted Asian woman.

The Love, Bonito Signatures Collection filled the racks of the “living room” alongside giant posters of the Love, Bonito brand ambassadors such as Arden, Yuna and Chanel, modelling the latest creations.

There is a home design studio where Love, Bonito in-house designers patiently explained the process on how the Singapore-based development team brainstormed on ideas to make their clothes more functional and versatile for the everyday woman.

A massive fitting area is also cosily perched right at a back corner where guests can try on the new Love, Bonito Signatures collection, enjoy the instagrammable hotspots and bring home photo strips from the laundry-style photo booth.

F&B in the House of Love, Bonito

Supporting Asian women is not limited to just clothes as Love, Bonito are concerned.

Guests could enjoy local delights like traditional Chinese pastry ang ku kueh (aka red tortoise cake), kopi (coffee in Malay) and teh (tea in Malay) from women-led local Asian heritage brands Ji Xiang Confectionery (nine outlets islandwide) and Coffee Break (Amoy/Hong Lim/Market Street).

More love in the House of Love, Bonito is contemporary bagelry Two Men Bagel House, offering three event-unique bagelwiches in the form of Latkes, Brisket (beef pastriami and potato pancake), The Asian Fit (smoked salmon with orange curry cream cheese) and Lau Pat Sat (chicken satay with peanut butter curry).

Love, Bonito’s Signatures Collection is available at its online shop, Singapore boutiques and all stores globally,  shipping to 20 countries worldwide (free shipping threshold applies).

The House of Love, Bonito is located at 4 Jiak Chuan Road and open to the public till Sunday 24 March, from 11am-9pm.