Essential reading
For lovers of design and art, Acne Paper Issue 18: House of Acne Paper is available at Basheer Graphic Books at Bras Basah Complex. This issue concerns a house with a fantastic furniture collection, art and objects. Enjoy interesting pieces by contemporary designers and iconic items in the history of decorative arts, from surreal objets d’art, to ancient antiques and invaluable masterworks. The “house” has nine rooms and a garden reflecting the 10 photographic chapters featuring stories from image makers.
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Get lit
From the opposing forces of light and dark, innovation and tradition, strength and fragility, comes the launch of Alexander McQueen’s candle collection. It features three candles, each with a unique scent: Ghost Flower, Pagan Rose, and Savage Bloom. Each candle was conceived by a different perfumer, who was given carte blanche to create their vision.
Ghost Flower combines the freshness of freesia and peony with earthy patchouli. Pagan Rose revolves around the tension between delicate wild roses and earthy peat. Savage Bloom features a prominent tuberose note and is complemented by a heart of oud.
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Drawing inspiration from the storytelling nature of McQueen’s collections, the candles are encased in egg-shaped black lacquered glass and topped with a silver, dark, or gold metal lid. The glass is protected by a mycelium shell and presented in a wooden crate.
Mr Duck steps out
Pandora has released the fourth charm in its Disney100 series — the lovable Donald Duck. The new sterling silver charm features Donald in his classic sailor shirt, yellow-orange bill, and feet in 14K solid gold accents, while his sailor’s cap has a sparkling lab-created diamond.
How we see music
Bang & Olufsen launches its latest brand campaign, “See Yourself in Sound”, which gives life to listeners’ music tastes through interactive avatars. Bang & Olufsen’s creative director Paul Collins explains: “Music is a universal language that everyone speaks, but music is also something unique to each listener and has always been a way to create your identity... The junction where community and connection meet individual expression and creativity is something we want to honour with this project.”
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The great outdoors
Burberry Spring 2024 collection focuses on British wardrobe archetypes, featuring clothes cut closer to the body and infused with British motifs and the essence of the British outdoors. The scarves are crafted in Scotland using Burberry Check cashmere, with fringe on each vertical side. Key pieces in this collection include trench coats, car coats, duffle coats, blanket capes, quilts, parkas, field jackets, aviator jackets, and bomber jackets. Kilts, tracksuits, and rugby jerseys complement these classic styles. Furthermore, puffer coats in the collection feature leather materials with Equestrian Knight Design (EKD) details.
