HOME AT LAST
There's no better time than the holiday season to be with family. As Coach aptly puts it in its latest campaign: "Holiday is Where You Find It." Circling back to traditions, both new and old, the collection hones in on the house's archive-inspired Swinger bag from the '80s, a new Hitch backpack, and the Beat Shoulder Bag, that encapsulates the downtown spirit of New York.
A JOLLY CUPPA
This year, Nespresso unveils its Variations Italia Limited Edition coffee range, heavily influenced by Italian sweet treats like hazelnut cake and amaretti. The latter's result of coffee is a flavoured cuppa, enriched with almond and vanilla notes and layered with a cereal base from the South American Arabica. To complete the gift, include a Nomad Travel Mug, just so the golden elixir can be savoured wherever, whenever.
MERRY FEASTING
'Tis the season to indulge. Whether it be brunch or dinner, savour the best festive delights at Prego. From homely plates like traditional Italian potato salad to dressing it up with Kaluga caviar, here is where you'll find a feast worthy of your holiday diet. Don't forget dessert — especially with Prego's line-up, which includes chestnut yule log cake and a panettone raisin pudding with banana caramel and brandy gelato.
Where gold and glitter meet the fierce feline print — YSL Beauty 2020 Holiday Collection takes a trip on the wilder side, paying homage to the signature leopard print. From parfums to eyeshadow palettes, pack on the glamour for the festive gatherings and parties. There's certainly no such thing as low-key with this red hot collection.
TURKEY COMING THROUGH
Trust Da Paolo Gastromonia to serve up the classics that you aren't confident of plating up on your own. Like a double-stuffed deboned roast turkey, which will be the center of attraction at your intimate home gathering. Or an array of desserts, spanning from Nutella to Valrhona Chocolate cake, for that sweet, decadent finish.
DAZZLE SEASON
Think the classics, but reinterpreted with new crystal cuts, shades, and sizes. Of 125 years of craftsmanship and repertoire, the Swarovski Holiday Collection shines the spotlight on trend curation and glamour with styles like Angelic, Tennis, and Vittore. For a bolder yet sophisticated front, the Sparkling Dance and Magic collection chime in just the right touch of signature sparkle this season.
SPIRIT ANIMAL
The iconic croc gets a couple of new friends from the animal kingdom, in line with Lacoste's collaboration with National Geographic. Specifically, the Grévy Zebra, Green and Black Poisonous Dart Frog, Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, and the Jaguar — all of which have been played out in every piece of garment — from tops and sweaters, puffer jackets, to accessories, with the likes of sunglasses, bags, and trainers. In stores from 11 December.
WILD AND FREE
Text: Janice Sim
Digital Creative Producer: Vanessa Caitlin
Director: Martin Yeoh
Director of Photography: Alvin Choon
Production: MLC TV
Makeup and hair: Christian Maranion