Style News: Louis Vuitton debuts make-up line, new Issey Miyake menswear store, pop-up by Jennie

French fashion house Louis Vuitton is launching La Beaute Louis Vuitton, its first make-up range since it was founded in 1854.

The collection debuts online on Aug 25 and in stores on Aug 29 with 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eyeshadow palettes, all developed by vaunted make-up artist Pat McGrath – the maison’s first creative director of cosmetics.

Lipsticks are at the heart of the inaugural collection. Three particularly winsome shades are 896 Monogram Rouge in a burnished red, 203 Rose Odyssee in sienna rose and 854 Rouge Louis in a bold scarlet.

All lipsticks are scented with a bespoke blend of mimosa, jasmine and rose, mixed by Louis Vuitton’s in-house master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud.

Famed German furniture designer Konstantin Grcic is the brains behind the line’s packaging. A clear window on the tip of a lipstick’s shell allows for an easy glimpse of the colour within. A locking mechanism in the lipstick shells allows for only LV refills. 

Companion pieces – what the house calls objects of art – include monogrammed leather pouches and boxes for the luxury cosmetics, harking back to the brand’s trunk-making heritage.

Capping off the heavyweight team is McGrath who, according to British vogue, worked for four years on product development. The British make-up artist is the backstage architect of many a viral runway look, including the porcelain faces at John Galliano’s 2024 Margiela couture show. Still, prices for the new Louis Vuitton line have raised eyebrows.

The LV Rouge Complete Lipstick and Baume Complete Lip Balm are going for €140 (S$210) each, while eyeshadow palettes are €220 each.

Info: Available at

louisvuitton.com

from Aug 25 and in stores from Aug 29

The IM Men sub-brand occupies an 883 sq ft extension, added to the Issey Miyake voco Orchard store.

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Singapore’s first standalone IM Men boutique opened on Aug 8, as part of Japanese brand Issey Miyake’s goal of expanding its menswear presence in South-east Asia.

The IM Men sub-brand occupies an 883 sq ft extension, added to the Issey Miyake voco Orchard store.

Since 2021, IM Men has been known for its functional clothes for men which blend technology, craftsmanship and creativity. It is the spiritual successor to the brand’s “im product” line from the 1970s to 1990s, one rooted in practicality and humour.

Consider the Fly pants (US$995 or S$1,280), its crotch dropped comically low. There is ingenuity in the way a single piece of cloth becomes the garment. The pants are made without trimming the edges. The textile used is from a series introduced in the line’s first season.

New pieces are typically released monthly, mostly in solid colours. August’s highlights include the Friction belt ($150), the Hogushi long shirt ($3,045) that is as long as a dress, and the Kasuri button-down shirt printed with striated lines ($825).

The store is bright and pleasantly spartan. The clothes hang on thin rails suspended from the ceiling, with enough distance between pieces to let each breathe, adhering to the brand’s philosophy of thoughtful design.

Info: Located at 02-05/10 voco Orchard, 581 Orchard Road, and opens from 10.30am to 7.30pm daily

Singapore is one of six cities in the Rubify pop-up’s Asia tour, presented by fashion retailer and media outlet Complex. 

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Fans can get exclusive merchandise from Blackpink’s Jennie at a one-week pop-up.

The Rubify pop-up – named after the K-pop star’s first solo album Ruby released in March – will dock at Chamber at Wisma Atria from Aug 27 to Sept 3.

Ruby-themed goodies include a tomato-red tank top emblazoned with Jennie’s eye ($69), slogan tops ($79 to $89) and T-shirts printed with pictures of a redhead Jennie ($79).

Other items include a tote bag, cap, hair clips, socks, hoodies, plush keychains and vinyl key rings. Prices range from $15 to $165.

Swag aside, according to music outlet Bandwagon Asia, there will also be interactive installations inspired by Shakespeare’s seven stages of life that echo Ruby’s themes.

Singapore is one of six cities in the Rubify pop-up’s Asia tour, presented by fashion retailer and media outlet Complex. The pop-up is also visiting Hong Kong, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Changsha and Taipei.

The event is walk-in only.

Info: Located at 03-24 to 29 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road, and opens from 11am to 9pm daily

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