Style News: Aupen x Fullerton Hotel couture bag, Jo Malone pop-up at Paragon

Straits Times

03-07-2025

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(Clockwise from left) Jo Malone's limited edition scent, Raspeberry Ripple, complimented with Orange Marmalade, Aupen's latest bag from its private couture series Haute Maroquinerie and OWNDAYS' glasses inspired by Squid Game.
New Aupen bag flaunts Singapore symbol
Old and new Singapore icons collide in Aupen's latest creation from its private couture series Haute Maroquinerie: A black handbag featuring the hand-painted facade of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
Seventy-year-old tannery Heng Long supplies the crocodile leather for the purse.
The bag brand, founded by Singaporean Nicholas Tan from his grandmother's home in 2022, might be headquartered in Paris, but in this one-of-one piece, it wears its colours proudly – if not, a little subtly.
At a corner of the bag's asymmetrical body, an Aupen signature, peeks the profile of the hotel's neoclassical pillars, as if glimpsed sidelong.
The 'fractured' appearance of the edifice is meant to provoke a 'more abstract contemplation of heritage', Aupen said in a statement.
The bag will be on show at a private event at The Fullerton Hotel from July 5 to 6.
It is the second release in Aupen's Haute Maroquinerie, in its partnership with French luxury conglomerate LVMH's artisanal arm Metiers d'Art. The first was carried by American pop star Madonna, who showed it off on her Instagram Story in mid-June.
Squid Game glasses hit town
Fans of South Korean dystopian series Squid Game (2021 to 2025) can get their hands on glasses inspired by the show at Owndays stores.
The Japanese eyewear brand's collaboration with the Netflix hit features six designs in two colours each. Prices start at $178.
Those fond of the much-memed Red Light, Green Light killer doll might like the Boston-shaped frames of the Young-hee model. The pair comes with 3D touches taken from the robot's laser-beam shooting hairband and pigtails.
The Japanese eyewear brand OWNDAYS collaboration with the Netflix hit features six designs, in two colours each.
PHOTO: OWNDAYS
The Stair model is a more surreal choice, with clear Boston frames that recall the dalgona candy from one of the show's iconic challenges.
The temple tips of the frames trace the pastel maze of stairs in the Squid Game building where players fight to the death.
For a more obvious reference, look to the OX model, with sharp, square frames marked with the 'yes' or 'no' O and X symbols of the game's ultimate vote.
Info: Available at all Owndays stores and online at
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Paragon celebrates summer in style with scents and sounds
Jo Malone brings it newest and limited edition scent - Raspeberry Ripple, complimented with Orange Marmalade - to the Paragon pop up.
PHOTO: PARAGON
Jo Malone brings a seaside-themed pop-up to Paragon, as part of the mall's Hello Summer events running from now until Aug 10.
The London perfume brand has brought in its newest – and limited-edition – scent, Raspberry Ripple, with scent notes of redcurrant, raspberry and white musk, and is serving edible themed treats on site until July 13.
Other than photo-friendly spots and personalisation stations, visitors can also discover their signature scent at Jo Malone's Scent For You Workshop, taking place at the installation on July 4 and 5.
Soundtracking Paragon's activities at the main atrium until July 12 are daily performances from local music acts such as Mandopop songwriter Elizabeth Saw, jazz vocal improvisor Yvette Atienza and a trio led by singer-songwriter Charlene Su.