At 15, he tried to barrel ferment his first vintage in his mother’s linen cupboard. Now 39, he travels the globe as senior manager of wine education at Foster’s, to educate and spread his love for the grape.
More high-speed links in the European rail system means you can just fly into London and explore other cities easily by train for anything from shopping and champagne to culture and nightlife.
Who cares when crispy tofu drizzled with satay sauce, duck leg confit with orange slices, and minced chicken smothered with plum sauce are the New Age burger options now? Yanni Tan rounds up six of the best.
The rock revival in fashion has invaded the bar counter with Absolut Vodka Rock Edition. Clad in a faux leather, zip-up jacket spiked with pyramid studs, it’s part of the brand’s online campaign featuring Aussie rock band Wolfmother. Check out the first-person-point-of-view film of the band, plus a virtual photo exhibition at www.absolut.com – JKS
SUPPORTING ACTS Maximisers and minimisers, fat-burning girdles, intimates inspired by the past, and French lingerie that’s sexy, but not in a typically French way.
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SHOPPING BUFFET Sate your retail appetite at these two malls: Paragon has added more international brands; Marina Bay Sands is filled with exclusive buys from luxury labels.
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SOFT TOUCH Embracing Fall’s pared-down aesthetics is Louis Vuitton’s new Monogram Empreinte collection. Seven understated leather styles, from the classic tote to bowling bag and fold-over clutch – all in supple embossed calf leather.
SHOW BUSINESS It’s not all about trends and showmanship at the seasonal runway shows. Charlotte Willer, Maybelline’s global makeup artist, took us backstage at New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to show how we can also get the best beauty tricks.
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UPGRADE COMPLETE Since 1982, Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair has been a beauty classic – even more so since the serum was reformulated last year. Now, it’s the eye serum’s turn.
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THE PACIFIERS Dry, itchy and sensitive skin is just like a spoilt child: It wants attention all the time. To calm it, skincare brands are tackling the problem in a few ways. Some use anti-irritants to lessen sensitivity and provide rapid relief. Others comfort and strengthen skin by keeping it well hydrated.
IT LIST Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, 33, New York-based Argentine polo player and face of Ralph Lauren’s Black Label and Polo fragrances, shares his.
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SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE: HENRY DAWSON-DAMER At 15, he tried to barrel ferment his first vintage in his mother’s linen cupboard. Now 39, he travels the globe as senior manager of wine education at Foster’s, to educate and spread his love for the grape.
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DESIGNER MODE What makes them different from other boutique or five-star hotels? Their fashion sensibility. How Kay Lii reports on the latest.
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