Poster Magazine

Time Zone

Lorraine Koh — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:29:05 +0000

Named after a quaint port town in Italy, IWC’s Portofino Collection has been a symbol of refined sophistication. The Portofino Dual Time watch presents twin time displays easily adjusted by turning the crown. Wherever you are, the 24-hour display, discreetly positioned in the upper half of the dial, displays the time back at home.The new 64710 calibre is manufactured exclusively for IWC by MHVF (Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier) and the indexless adjustment system further enhances the state-of-the-art design of this Italian beauty.

Ideal for: Frequent flyers who loves subtle chic designs for their watches.

http://www.iwc.com/

All that glitters is gold

Marina Dojchinov — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:39:40 +0000

Cartier, the brand that really is a girls best friend, set their sights on the uber fashionable city of Melbourne recently as they launched a new boutique right in the heart of the city.

The new Collins street store literally did shine as it played home to an impressive array of luxury items including fine jewellery, watches and all things that glitter and shine.

The successful launch saw the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle cut the prestigious red ribbon and global managing director Bernard Fornas flew in from Singapore to celebrate the new store and mingle with the crowd of fashion elite.

The piece that stole everyones heart and caused envy between its sparkle loving spectators was a gold, diamond encrusted bracelet with a thick band, it was admired for its beauty all night long.

The launch coincided with another special occasion for Cartier, this being Cartier Australia’s 24^th birthday, and what a way to celebrate. The distinct Cartier red played a gorgeous accompaniment too the thousands of sparkling diamonds.

The new store adds its luxurious touch to a city that shines in the name of fashion.

www.cartier.com

Chasing Harry Winston

Lorraine Koh — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:36:04 +0000

The Midnight Big Date is a new edition to Harry Winston’s Midnight collection. Powered by a self-winding movement, its black or silver-toned dial features a circular guilloché pattern. The sunburst satin-brushed hour circle is positioned at 12 o’clock while a “porthole” at 6 o’clock reveals the twin-aperture date display. We love the single diamond perced above the day date. Very dandy.

Ideal for: Those who believe that diamonds are a daily affair

Bali- Intercontinental Jimberan Bay

Lorraine Koh — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:16:37 +0000

Hotel Style: International Intercontinental style with a local twist.
The Vibe: Travellers with their party years behind them, ready for serious relaxation; families with young children; business travellers.
Ideal For: A great base to check out local shopping and cultural pursuits within Bali.
Poster Recommends: Tented canopies along the beach for private beachside dining.
Investment: No
Wrap up: Travellers staying here experience the very best of the global Intercontinental service philosophy. Here, the guest is king.

www.bali.intercontinental.com

Tierra Firma

Lorraine Koh — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:05:45 +0000

Ferrell Residences is situated at the prime District 10 area and its estimated completion will be in 2013 with 34 units and 24 storeys. Its distinctive wavelike curvilinear structure was conceptualised by Architects 61 and multi-disciplinary design firm Tierra Design. With a strong emphasis on lifestyle amenities, Ferrell Residences promises a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline, upon completion.

http://www.theferrellresidences.com/

The Male Bomb

Natalie Allison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:52:13 +0000

Its mission- Create an imminent explosion

It must astonish. It must detonate.

Following in the legendary footsteps of a Flowerbomb a new masculine scent from Viktor & Rolf has been born. Spicebomb is the epitome of a powerful, bold and sensual fragrance. The codes of masculinity have been infused with dynamite and an explosive personality to create a fragrance that pushes attraction to its climax and ignites desire.

The new male weapon of mass seduction comes in an ultra-masculine unique silver grey toned bottle with the iconic Viktor & Rolf gross-grain ribbon surrounding it. The fragrance is a real life scent grenade as to release the bomb you must prime the pin holding it in.

Once released its a concoction of two almost opposing tones. The first a blend of incandescent tones of chili and saffron challenged with the second accord being an explosion of zesty tones of bergamot and grapefruit.

The Spicebomb cocktail is guaranteed to be surprising at first breath, and addictive from the very next second.

http://www.viktor-rolf.com/

A Free Man

Natalie Allison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:32:05 +0000

A contemporary fragrance that embodies a free man, a state of mind and a moment of surprise, imbued with happiness.

The house of Yves Saint Laurent welcomed Benjamin Millepied to lend his creative energy and luminous charm to create the new L’Homme Libre.

The fragrance boasts woody aromatics similar to those in the original L’Homme yet this time with an edge of fresh modernity. Its a bottle of classic structure and modern freshness, yet the result is far from a clash, instead the fragrance serenely becomes resolutely modern and elegant.

The two perfumers behind the original and newly aquatic scent are Olivier Polge in Paris and Carlos Benaïm in New York. Together they have created a scent that holds the concept of ‘It takes a free man to express his passion and communicate his energy. Free to follow the rhythm of life but change the tempo at a moment’s notice. Free to take responsibility for his choices, with complete serenity, in the heart of the city.

http://www.ysl.com/en_US

Untitled- A forgotten luxury

Natalie Allison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:10:45 +0000

Without a title, that which is not named, a symbol of authenticity and beautiful naturalism, Maison Martin Margiela embodies an initiated novice with its first fragrance.

An aromatic citrus fragrance for both men and women, Untitled has a hand crafted touch that will add a zesty zing to any individual. The sparkling green fragrance features a surprising green freshness evoking a plant bouquet. The contrast of sharp and bursting incenses and sensually smoked notes conjoin two perfect scents into one graceful fragrance.

The understated bottle inspired by traditional apothecary vials lets the fragrance speak volumes as its fresh green colouring soothes against its off-white labelling and thick glass bottle to create a simple memorable masterpiece.

Beside the fragrance Untitled sits its Eau de toilette sibling, Untitled l’eau. Exceeding technique limits with unusual encounters of sun-ripened mandarin orange and lemon with crushed leaves Untitled l’eau lingers on the skin and with a generous sized bottle, Maison Martin Margiela ensures that man or woman, you will burst with citrus freshness for the whole of summer.

http://maisonmartinmargiela-parfums.com/index.en.php

Bello Italiano

Lorraine Koh — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:09:07 +0000

Ermenegildo Zegna patriarch, Gildo Zegna, took his great-grandfather’s 19th century pocket watch as inspiration for the Monterubello Zegna timepiece- the elegant result of a collaboration between Zegna and Swiss watchmaking heavyweight, Girard-Perregaux. The classically-styled watch is named after Zegna founder, Ermenegildo, who was given the title of Conte di Monterubello in 1939. The 38mm rose gold Monterubello is powered by a hefty Girrard-Perregaux movement with a trans-global power reserve of 46 hours. Ideal for: The gentleman who knows the difference between bespoke and su misura.

http://www.zegna.com/

Bringing Sportyback

Lorraine Koh — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:51:47 +0000

Audi-philes can start to breath a little easier now that the new Audi A7 Sportback has reached the Southern Hemisphere. Packed with dual V6 engine, the deliciously styled and powerful A7 has the brawn and the brains to go with its new state-of-the-art interior design. Audi’s Uwe Hagen recently went on record to state that the car “breaks new ground” for the legendary German brand, which, considering Audi’s past decade of automotive brilliance is high praise indeed. “The A7 Sportback combines graceful styling with excellent practicality and outstanding driving dynamics”, he says. Poster agrees: Ja, das ist gut- sehr gut.