Design News, SG60 extended edition: TWG tea, orchids at Gardens by the Bay and more
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The Starbucks x Inwarmregard collection includes tote bags and drinkware.
PHOTO: STARBUCKS
- Starbucks collaborates with Inwarmregard SG on heritage-themed merchandise, celebrating Singapore's culture and opening a shophouse location.
- Martell releases a limited-edition 60-Years-Old Cognac in a Baccarat decanter, exclusive to Le Cercle members, honouring Singapore's 60th year.
- Various initiatives, including TWG Tea sets, MCCY pins, Gardens by the Bay orchids, Nex plushies and Suntec City activities, celebrate SG60.
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Starbucks x Inwarmregard SG60 merchandise
International coffee chain Starbucks has partnered local illustration brand Inwarmregard for an SG60 collection of merchandise that includes drinkware and apparel.
All items feature heritage-themed designs. The 12oz (354ml) stainless-steel tumbler ($46.90), for instance, depicts HDB culture, with artwork of anthropomorphised animals hanging out at a void deck.
Info: Go to str.sg/iz3P
Martell’s 60-Years-Old Cognac
Only 12 bottles of Martell’s 60-Years-Old Cognac will be produced.
PHOTO: MARTELL
Martell, one of the world’s “big four” cognac houses, has produced a limited-edition 60-Years-Old Cognac in honour of Singapore’s 60th year of independence. The label, which has a long history here, is said to have arrived on Singapore’s shores in 1871.
The cognac is bottled in a bespoke Baccarat crystal decanter decorated with delicate floral motifs inspired by the Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid, Singapore’s national flower. The decanter is housed in a matching hand-crafted refined oak wood case.
Twelve bottles will be produced. They are available only to members of Martell’s private clients’ club, Le Cercle by Pernod Ricard, and cost $45,000 each.
Info: To learn more about Le Cercle by Pernod Ricard, go to str.sg/H6wS
TWG Tea’s Heritage Tea Set
TWG’s SG60 Heritage Tea Set comes with two flavours of loose-leaf tea.
PHOTO: TWG
Singapore’s luxury tea and teahouse brand TWG Tea has launched a limited-edition SG60 Heritage Tea Set ($60).
It includes two flavours: the Legacy Tea, a Chinese oolong blend, and the Jubilee Tea, a red tea infused with vanilla, ginger and spices. Both come as loose tea leaves (50g) in TWG’s signature circular tins.
Info: Available at TWG tea salons and boutiques. Go to str.sg/m6i2
MCCY’s SG60: Icons Of Home pins
The July pin for the SG60: Icons Of Home project was designed by Dale Lam.
PHOTO: MCCY
Three local artists have teamed up with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) to design six limited-edition Icons Of Home pins for SG60. One pin will be released every month and given out for free at selected SG60 events.
The first pin – featuring local delicacies such as ang ku kueh and murukku – was given out in July, and can still be collected while stocks last.
The July pin was designed by Dale Lam ( @Iamwenjie @hahahafi @_natashahassan
The upcoming designs will also reflect aspects of local heritage.
Info: Go to sg60.gov.sg
Gardens by the Bay’s Orchid Extravaganza
Orchird Extravaganza at the Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome.
PHOTO: GARDENS BY THE BAY
From Aug 1 to 31, Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome will pay homage to the orchid, a symbol of Singapore. More than 6,000 of the flowers will be on display at the Orchid Extravaganza.
The highlight will be three orchid-clad Supertrees, including a 6.5m-tall centrepiece decked out with more than 1,800 orchids. These include 600 moth orchids arranged in 16 elaborate layers.
Info: Go to str.sg/92vM
Nex’s local snack-themed plushies
Nex mall has rolled out snack-inspired plush collectibles, including one inspired by pandan cake.
PHOTO: NEX
Nex mall in Serangoon is riding on Singapore’s snack plushie craze with its own line-up for SG60. There are six collectible designs, inspired by pandan cake, curry puffs and other local snacks.
The plushies double as keychains and contain a matching foldable tote bag each.
A different plushie will be released every Friday until Aug 22.
They can be redeemed at the shopping centre’s Level 1 customer service counter. To do so, shoppers must spend a minimum of $120 or $250 at the mall, across a maximum of three same-day receipts.
The $250 minimum applies if one of the receipts is from a mall tenant in one of these categories: supermarket, educational, enrichment, or beauty and services. Otherwise, spending $120 will suffice.
Shoppers will need a NEXrewards membership to make redemptions, which are limited to one a day. Total redemptions are limited to 1,000 a week.
Info: bit.ly/ComeShopLahNEX
Far East Malls’ SG60 flatware and tumblers
The design by artist Yeni Lim (above) will decorate Far East Malls across the island, as well as special merchandise.
PHOTOS: FAR EAST MALLS
Far East Malls – which includes city and neighbourhood malls such as Clarke Quay Central and Siglap Centre – has teamed up with local artist Yeni Lim ( @yenidraws
The merchandise features hand-drawn illustrations of Singaporean motifs, such as otters, laksa and tingkat carriers. These will also be displayed as glass-door stickers at West Coast Plaza, Clarke Quay Central, Orchard Central and Square 2.
The Flavours Of SG60 Bamboo-Melamine Plate Set, in a choice of two designs, can be redeemed as a gift with purchase. Spend a minimum of $150 in a single day across a maximum of two receipts at a Far East Mall.
From Aug 8, shoppers can choose to redeem a stainless-steel tumbler featuring Lim’s full design, instead of the plates. The same terms and conditions apply.
Info: Go to str.sg/sLfh
Onlewo and Tong Heng’s pastries-and-plate set
Onlewo and Tong Heng’s SG60 pastries-and-plate set.
PHOTO: ONLEWO X TONG HENG
Traditional Cantonese pastry brand Tong Heng and local design brand Onlewo have collaborated on a pop-up at the Takashimaya Celebrates SG60 event.
An exclusive item at the pop-up is an SG60 pastries-and-plate set ($60). It comes with one white pastry with red date filling, one pink-red pastry with lotus filling and a limited-edition Onlewo SG60 ceramic plate. It is available while stocks last.
Info: Visit the Onlewo and Tong Heng pop-up at Takashimaya Celebrates SG60, Basement 2, Takashimaya Square, daily until Aug 11, 10.30am to 9.30pm.
