SHANGHAI TANG SCUBA CLASS 888 LAUNCHED IN SINGAPORE RAFFLES CITY

SHANGHAI TANG Scuba Class 888  splashed into Shanghai Tang Raffles City, Singapore at the aqua-themed Media Launch last Wednesday. A vibrant sporty and water resistant summer watch, The Scuba Class 888  is a fine blend of Chinese power and creativity.

Shanghai Tang's Executive Chairman Raphaël le Masne de Chermont was present to grace the Singapore Launch. An aquarium with Scuba 888 watches were displayed prominently at the store front.

Amidst Blue lagoon cocktails and canapés,  guests were introduced to Shanghai Tang  Scuba Class 888, the first diving watch inspired primarily by China's innovations in underwater engineering.

Taking inspiration from Yuan Class Type 041, the newest diesel-electric submersible watercraft in the People's Liberation Army Navy with the black and white graphics of gauges and machinery details, Scuba Class 888 is sleek, robust and modern.

The stainless steel case, 44mm in diameter is crafted with a transparent back to showcase its 22-jewel automatic mechanical movement. It also features a unique screw down crown engraved with Shanghai Tang's star motif, and guarantees water resistance up to a depth of 888 feet.

Eight, the most auspicious of all numbers in Chinese culture, is highlighted as the only number represented as a Chinese character (八) on the dial. The all-black watch face features strong white numerals and luminescent minute and hour hands with additional details, like the second hand, are accented in bold orange or royal blue.

Shanghai Tang Scuba Class 888 watches retails at S$800 and are available in gun metal with a royal blue or orange polyurethane strap, or in all black exclusively at Shanghai Tang Boutiques located at Takashimaya,  Raffles City Singapore and Marina Bay Sands.

COACH LEATHERWARE OPENS AT SINGAPORE VIVOCITY

COACH VivoCity, Singapore is now opened !  The iconic American brand known for contemporary handbags, shoes, watches and small leather goods of exceptional quality opened its eleventh boutique after its resounding success in Singapore.

COACH latest FALL 2011 Poppy collection is available at all COACH Singapore Boutiques located at Paragon, Takashimaya, Isetan Scotts, Raffles City, VivoCity, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, DFS Scotts as well as at COACH Changi International Airport Singapore Terminal 1, 2 and 3  from July.

COACH FALL 2011 POPPY COLLECTION IN SINGAPORE

COACH, the iconic American brand known for contemporary handbags, shoes, watches and small leather goods of exceptional quality was founded in 1941 as a family-run workshop in a New York loft. Fast forward to 2011, COACH continues to design sophisticated fashionable collections with heritage elements in luxurious new Italian leathers while maintaining the highest standards of materials and craftsmanship.

This Fall, Coach 2011 Poppy Collection takes on a sophisticated new look with quintessential Coach shapes energized by rich jewel tones and high-shine materials. Heritage elements like the classic Coach turnlock and lozenge hangtag blend with modern details like pushlocks borrowed from the boys’ briefcases and glamorous chain stations are figured prominently in this collection. Glossy finishes, luxurious new Italian leathers, bouclé fabric and metallic treatments dress up the sexy silhouettes with texture and shine for fashion-forward look.

The COACH Poppy Sequin Pushlock Satchel is eye-catching with its dazzling panel of sequins framed by black patent leather and blackened hardware. Pushlock Satchels in intensely colored waxed calfskin and metallic-dusted leathers made from luxurious leather from Italy, are an elegant additions to Poppy’s repertoire.


Other new silhouettes include the Poppy Pushlock Flap in waxed calfskin and the Patent Backpack, in a new, smaller size with feminine details and adjustable straps.

The diminutive new Gem and Mini-Gem with its oval shapes, reminiscent of faceted stones, are finished with pleating and a darling bow detail. Gem bags are available in leather or glam it up with sequins for evening.

Coach Feather Clutch is a spectacularly elegant, fringed with ostrich plumes in two lengths for sassy texture. The elegant wide band encrusted with hand-sewn jewels and beads, including Poppy’s new double-C Iconic Hearts oozes glamour instantly.


Drawstring Crossbody, an of-the-moment, mini-cinch design available in metallic-dusted leather, metallic sequins or iridescent sequins with an aurora borealis finish. The smaller scale of the design makes it fresh and modern; the matching slider on the drawstrings keeps it securely closed.
 

The COACH Fall collection also includes Poppy Liquid Gloss Collection,Quilted Turnlock Slim Tote and Poppy North-South Totes in fashion forward designs. 

COACH FALL 2011 Poppy collection is available at all COACH Singapore Boutiques located at Paragon, Takashimaya, Isetan Scotts, Raffles City, Marina Bay Sands and VivoCity from 1st July.