Style News: Sisley and Shangri-La partner for rose-themed afternoon tea, Hoka opens second store

Sisley and Shangri-La’s rose-themed collab

French luxury beauty brand Sisley has teamed up with Shangri-La Singapore for an afternoon tea experience that is a match made in heaven.

The hotel’s restaurant The Rose Veranda created a menu inspired by Sisley’s Black Rose collection, which is beloved for its luxurious textures, plumping ingredients and rose scent. The products are infused with Black Baccara Rose extract that is said to deeply hydrate and restore vitality to dull complexions.

From Aug 2 to Sept 1, guests can dine on the purple-themed afternoon tea ($78++ a person), which comes with five savoury petite bites, one main course of your choice and a buffet dessert bar.

Alongside the usual cakes and treats are exclusive pastries which include the Rose Swirl Mousse with Gold Dust and Rosella Panna Cotta with Lychee Konnyaku. Wash them down with coffee or a pot of tea – your choice of the hotel’s signature The Rose Veranda or Shangri-La tea blends.

Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in just the dessert bar experience for $48++ a person, which comes with a pot of tea.

Every $78++ set comes with a five-piece Sisley Black Rose Experiential Kit of samples, including the cult product Black Rose Cream Mask that is said to plump skin.

Info: Available from Aug 2 to Sept 1, Fridays to Sundays, noon to 5pm at The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road. To book, call 6213-4398, e-mail

dining.sls@shangri-la.com

or go to

bit.ly/RVandSisley2024

Hoka opens second store

Two months after making its debut in Singapore with a store in Ion Orchard, sportswear brand Hoka has opened a second outlet in Raffles City Shopping Centre.

While the first shop was centred on the brand’s performance footwear, this new store is focused on its lifestyle range.

Here, find a full range of lifestyle apparel, accessories and shoes suitable for a stroll in the park or a hike in the mountains – such as the Tor Summit series, a hiking-inspired silhouette reinterpreted for the street.

This is also where shoppers can pick up special collaborations with local and international artists.

The store opened in June with a collection by New York-based designer and upcycling advocate Nicole McLaughlin, who reimagined the Mafate Three2 trail running shoe ($289) with a pocketed gaiter said to double as protection against the elements to ensure the longevity of the shoes.

Hoka, which started in France and is now based in California, also launched apparel designed for Singapore.

Exclusive to this store, the Singapore City Tee ($69) features a print designed by local artists and married couple Tiffany Lovage (@lovage) and Kenneth Seow (@kennethsbw) that celebrates movement in the lively city, as a nod to how everyone is always on the move here.

Info: The Hoka Raffles City Concept Store is at 01-18 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road

IT Cosmetics launches revamped CC cream

American make-up brand IT Cosmetics has reformulated its most iconic product. The new and improved CC+ Natural Matte SPF 40 ($77) is made for combination and oily skin types, and is said to deliver a natural, matt finish that does not look one-dimensional or dry.

The cream contains hyaluronic acid, lentil seed complex to help minimise the look of pores, and Air Licium, a patented ingredient said to help blur and reduce the look of shine. It is also said to provide long wear that is sweat- and humidity-proof.

Pair it with the new Confidence In A Gel Cream ($90), an oil-free moisturiser for combination and oily skin types.

To celebrate the launches, IT Cosmetics has partnered The Coffee Code at 37 Neil Road for a special menu comprising IT’s Matte-Cha Latte ($8.50) and IT’s Matte-Cha Waffle ($17.50).

Until July 31, purchase either drink or dish and stand a chance to win a full-sized product in a Plinko game. With any order at the cafe, redeem complimentary IT Cosmetics samples too.

You can also snag a limited-edition cup carrier at the cafe with a purchase of either product on sephora.sg

Info: Available at selected Sephora stores and

sephora.sg

Summer bags from The Jacksons

You might have seen these whimsical jute bags on your social media feed. Recognisable by the playful European greetings splashed across, these are from British ethical accessory brand The Jacksons.

Biodegradable and plant-based, no two bags are alike. They are handwoven in Bangladesh by female artisans trained in jute cord, bead work and embroidery, as part of The Jacksons’ mission to empower women through employment.

And they make the perfect summer tote for your next beach holiday. The fashion insider favourite is retailed here at Hong Kong-founded fashion boutique Rue Madame and its offshoot Clemence.

For this season, the two boutiques have collaborated with The Jacksons to launch five new bags exclusive to Singapore. Highlights include the Sofie bag in Amie ($126), Amour in scarlet ($126) and a very polite Merci in indigo ($126).

Info: Available at Rue Madame (including 03-13C Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road) and Clemence (including 01-152 Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade) stores