We’re excited about the latest new shoe collections for men and women from Aldo and Cole Haan, plus colourful clothes from Bimba Y Lola and Uniqlo, gorgeous jewellery by Pandora and Swarovski plus heaps of more great affordable stuff to buy
We’ve been out and about this week checking out the latest shoes, jewellery and clothes from some of our favourite, most stylish – but still affordable – brands. Aldo shoes are going tribal, Tod’s are doing tattoos, Uniqlo is all about being super cute, plus jewellery brand Pandora is all about supporting #girlbosses … Oh, and we’ve got news on the hottest collab yet!
Fall head over Aldo’s heels
Aldo shoes will be releasing their its Spring/Summer 2017 Collection early this in April with all your fave pumps, slip-on sneakers, stilettos, platforms and flatforms in ballet and tribal designs aesthetics, decorated with details like tassels, rhinestones and flower embroideries, and textured in leather, suede and denim and synthetics. With colours from pastels to neutrals, as well as metallics, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Find Aldo Spring/Summer 2017 Collection this April at a store near you.
Hello bold prints
Heavily inspired the culture and practices of the Maasai people from the Great Rift Valley between Kenya and Tanzania, Bimba Y Lola has recently released its Spring/Summer 2017 Collection consisting of handbags, clothes, shoes and accessories that come in a variety of textures in colourful African prints and fabrics.
Bimba Y Lola Spring/Summer 2017 Collection available in stores now.
Swarovski’s swans
Influenced by the contrast between Swan Lake and the Black Swan, Swarovski has added new styles to its Iconic Swan Collection like the rose-gold Crystalline Pure Watch ($799), the Iconic Swan Pendant featuring two black swans ($199), the Iconic Swan Pierced Earring Jackets ($189) and a Ring ($199) which fuses the black and white elements of the two ideas.
These beauties are available in Swarovski stores now.
Wear it loud, wear it proud
Here’s another reason to add more charms to your bracelet, and make a statement with your jewellery. In celebration of its Spring/Summer 2017 Collection, Pandora has launched the ‘DO’ campaign which aims to inspire and empower women around the globe. The collections will be launched in April; the Mother’s Day collection on 13 April and the Rose Collection on 27 April.
Pandora Spring/Summer 2017 Collection is available in stores islandwide.
Check out Tod’s tats
We just can’t get enough with Tod’s Special Tattoo Collection! This gorgeous collection includes a Double T bag that features a tattoo-inspired, lion and dragon hybrid by celeb-fave tattooist Sara Hunjan (@saira.hunjan), as well as shoes for both men and women.
These elegant handmade products are now available at Tod’s boutiques islandwide.
These kicks are hard to beat
Cole Haan recently showcased its Spring 2017 collection of shoes that are lightweight, breathable and cushioned with foam for comfort set to hit stores in July/August 2017.
With similar features, the feminine Cole Haan StudiøGrand Pack & Go Sneaker is now available in stores at $299.
Uniqlo collabs are absolute bangers
Matching shirts aren’t just for couples. With Uniqlo’s new Disney-themed collections, you and your family can totes be matchy! Uniqlo has collaborated with designer Olympia Le-Tan (known for her book clutches) to produce the super cute Minnie Mouse Loves Dots collection, which is already available online and will be in stores on 10 April. Also launching on the same day respectively is West Coast-Japanese inspired collection called Mickey Blue, which is part of the Magic For All collection.
Juicy news alert! Uniqlo has dropped the bomb on a J.W. Anderson collaboration, creating a collection that incorporates British aesthetics with its own products, it is set to launch in Fall 2017, around September. Mark your calendars!
Uniqlo’s Minnie Mouse Loves Dots and Mickey Blue collections are available online and in stores on 10 April.
Wear your heart and Seoul
Robinsons will launch a multi-brand concept popup store – Korean Edit – with labels like Abraham K Hangul, Arachne and Dew E Dew E at Raffles City and Jem, as well as its flagship store at The Heeren towards the end of April.
Korean Edit will be available at these Robinsons stores.
Get involved in a shoe donation drive
All for the greater good. Running Lab is holding a shoe donation drive to aid the less fortunate and vulnerable youths, and if you’d like to donate your used shoes (in clean and usable condition, of course), you can totally do so at Running Lab outlets at Marina Square, Velocity @ Novena Square and Tampines Mall. A $50 shoe voucher will be given in exchange for each donation.
Donate your pre-loved running shoes at these Running Lab stores.