(Sept 6): Food, fashion and lifestyle come together this season to present a delightful array of epicurean events and limited-edition collectibles which have resulted from surprising, at times even unlikely, partnerships.

Four hands, two days: Maaemo & Restaurant Andre
This weekend from Sept 8-9, Restaurant Andre welcomes special guest Chef Esben Holmboe Bang of Maaemo – Norway’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant – for a two-day only collaboration entitled A Maaemo Universe, Andre & Esben Four Hands. From the Hvaler Islands to the Norwegian West Coast and on to the expansive inland wilderness of Røros, the lunch and dinner menus, priced $350++ and $480++ respectively (exclusive of wine pairing), promise to take diners on a journey through Norway with seasonal cuisine that is unique to Maaemo. 
Find out more about A Maaemo Universe here

Dine in style: Marimekko & Equilibrium
In celebration of Finland’s 100th year of independence, Finnish design house Marimekko has joined forces with Equilibrium, an Italian bacaro and restaurant in Capitol Piazza, to present diners a two-course lunch ($19.90++ per person) and five-course dinner ($59++ per person) menu, respectively, over Sept 7-17. While the chefs at Equilibrium showcase their culinary expertise with dishes inspired by traditional Finnish favourites such as Kaalikääryleet (cabbage rolls stuffed with rice, beef and pork in a tomato beef broth, crème fraiche and lingonberries), Marimekko will be decking out the restaurant with prints, home accessories and tableware from its new Home Fall/Winter 2017 collection.
Make your reservations for Equilibrium here

Lighting the way: SPRMRKT, Sally’s Room & Sanyaa Mehrotra
SPRMRKT will be commemorating Diwali by retailing a limited edition ‘Noor’ scented candle ($34 nett) by local artisanal candle brand, Sally’s Room, at its McCallum Street bistro from Oct 5-29. The 180g candle has been developed exclusively for SPRMRKT by Sally’s Room founder Amy Lee, who has hand-poured each candle individually using a soy wax base such that the scent burns with a wide ‘throw’. Scent notes include pomegranate, chamomile, patchouli, orange peel and musk, while its packaging and label have been designed by artist Sanyaa Mehrotra.
Make your reservations for SPRMRKT here

Street sensibilities: Cole Haan & Staple Design
Dropping in stores on Oct 26 is the Cole Haan 2.ZERØGRAND Stitchlite™ x Staple Design – a collaborative effort between American lifestyle accessories brand Cole Haan and New York-based street culture icon, Jeff Staple, the founder and owner of Staple Design. This limited-edition sneaker is a modern interpretation of classic oxfords with a knit upper and heather grey colourway, featuring functional zonal knitting to ensure stability and breathability. Twisted yarn lends the shoe a marbled spectator effect to Cole Haan’s wingtip design, incorporated with the Staple Pigeon logo.
Browse Cole Haan’s store locations here

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Pumped-up kicks: UGG & Jeremy Scott
Now available at UGG Marina Bay Sands is a limited edition capsule collection of eight UGG footwear styles for men, women, kids and babies, designed in collaboration with American fashion designer Jeremy Scott. UGG is a division of Deckers Brands, while Scott is known to have dressed pop stars including Katy Perry, Rihanna and Madonna. With retail prices ranging from $130-$4,590, Scott’s own interpretations of the brand’s Classic boots pay homage to the California spirit and Los Angeles pop culture throughout the ages.
Locate UGG Marina Bay Sands here