Here’s a round up of the most glamorous society events for the week.
Shanghai Tang spring/summer 2016 Global Launch
Over 400 guests attended Shanghai Tang’s first ever fashion show in Singapore on 3 March. The grand hall in The Fullerton Bay Hotel was turned into a fashion runway where 25 models strut down to flaunt this season’s looks.
Singapore Design Week 2016 Official Launch
To mark the start of this year’s Singapore Design Week, art aficionados joined guest-of-honour and minister for communications and information, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, at the National Design Centre for an evening of celebration.
Joseph Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art Ceremony
There were a few misty eyes among the crowd of international art collectors and industry bigwigs gathered at the poolside courtyard of the US Ambassador’s Residence, as Singaporean artist Lee Wen claimed the Joseph Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art prize.
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra 80th Anniversary Concert
Having performed a sold-out pre-SG50 concert in 2014, maestro Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra returned in January for another round of celebrations. This time, with two more reasons to rejoice: the philharmonic’s 80th season and Mehta’s 80th birthday.
Roger Vivier Prismick Denim Collection Launch
French stylist, Camille Seydoux, threw a cocktail party at Roger Vivier Paris on the 7 March to celebrate the launch of her Roger Vivier Prismick Denim collection.
Louis Vuitton’s Re-opening Party
French luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton, threw a cocktail party for its VIPs to celebrate the re-opening of its Ion Orchard boutique. On top of being treated to the latest selection of leather goods, ready-to-wear shoes and accessories, the guests were among the first to experience the new store concept.
Audi at Singapore Motorshow
Audi’s VIP guests and local celebrities including brand ambassador Yasminne Cheng descended on the marque’s booth on the first day of the Singapore Motorshow in January for the preview of the all-new R8.