Style News: Takashi Murakami’s second Casetify collab, in-store pilates at Lululemon’s experiential store

Casetify drops Takashi Murakami collection

The world cannot get enough of Takashi Murakami and, it seems, neither can Casetify.

In its second collaboration with the Japanese artist, global tech accessories brand Casetify spotlights two Murakami characters. Innocent Kaikai and mischievous Kiki symbolise the dual forces that drive artistic expression and the collaborative spirit in Murakami’s world.

They appear on a bevy of products, including phone charms ($141), Snappy trading cardholders ($112), Dangler figurine blind boxes ($70), collectible earbud cases, each in the shape of the two characters ($425), and phone cases ($99).

The whimsical prints also adorn the Bounce Carry-on Suitcase ($999) and Bounce Trunk Suitcase ($1,289), both from Casetify’s Travel collection that was launched in Singapore in May.

Leveraging the brand’s expertise in impact protection for travel gear, the hard-shell suitcases are customisable and made-to-order.

Info: Limited pieces available at Casetify Studio, B3-14 Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn

In-store yoga and pilates at Lululemon’s refreshed store

The Canadian activewear giant has unveiled its refreshed Takashimaya Shopping Centre store – and there are more than just leggings here.

The Lululemon outlet, which used to be on the third floor, is the brand’s first retail-meets-wellness collaboration concept in South-east Asia, bringing product and practice together under one roof.

Put your newly purchased Lululemon gear straight to work next door at the integrated local movement studio, Within.

Founded by brand ambassador Betty Kong, the 1,842 sq ft studio offers a range of yoga and reformer pilates classes – starting at $40 for one drop-in yoga class and $55 for one reformer class.

Classes are led by expert instructors, including Ms Kong, who was one of the first ambassadors at the previous Takashimaya store.

Regular shoppers can still find their favourite lines – including the Align tanks and leggings, and men’s ABC Pants – in the store which, at 5,994 sq ft, is Lululemon’s largest in Singapore.

Info: B1-16 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391 Orchard Road

Boss Fragrances’ boozy pop-up

Treat yourself to a scent and a sip at Boss Fragrances’ latest pop-up.

From July 26 to 31 at Paragon, explore Boss The Collection’s 15 perfumes, designed as an olfactory wardrobe and said to each mirror a tailored piece from the German fashion brand.

Available in 100ml as both Eau De Parfum ($330) and Eau De Intense ($390), the perfumes have names and scents like Sensual Geranium and Passionate Chypre. Personalise your purchase with free engraving by an on-site artist on selected days.

All guests who register for the pop-up online will receive two complimentary vial samples of fragrances matched to their style, while stocks last.

If you prefer a blend you can drink, look forward to a live whisky cocktail bar at one end of the pop-up, in collaboration with scent-focused cocktail bar Luni. Mixologists will serve up cocktails inspired by ingredients from selected Boss The Collection fragrances, free for all purchasing visitors on July 27 and 31.

The partnership continues after at Luni (01-12, 161 Lavender Street) from Aug 1 to Sept 7, where patrons who buy a drink ($28 each) from the collaborative menu will receive a complimentary vial of perfume.

Info: Boss The Collection pop-up runs from July 26 to 31, 10am to 9pm, at Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Road. Register at

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Decorte introduces Onjun facials

The luxury Japanese beauty brand has introduced four rituals under its concept Onjun, a word formed by two kanji characters: on, meaning warm or gentle, and jun, meaning circulation.

Designed to repair and revive stressed skin, each treatment incorporates expert hand massage techniques that are said to promote lymphatic drainage, paired with Decorte’s most luxurious range, the AQ Meliority.

Get pampered in town, ensconced in the brand’s facial cabins at Takashimaya Department Store or Metro Paragon.

The menu includes options for the time-strapped, such as the express Essential Ritual ($85 for 35 minutes) or Luxury Ritual ($120 for 45 minutes) that comes with a 48-step head massage.

For more indulgence, there is the Ultimate Lift Ritual ($320 for 90 minutes), featuring an illuminating plaster mask and 88-step massage encompassing the head, face, decolletage and hands.

Every facial includes a two-day Aftercare Skincare Kit of samples to help prolong and maintain the effects. While stocks last, enjoy a one-for-one trial package deal on any treatment.

Info: Available at Decorte’s counters at Takashimaya Department Store (Level 1) and Metro Paragon (Level 2)