Holiday Glamour

The special and limited-edition collections from five beauty brands at Raffles City Singapore for your best festive haul yet

- Andrea Saadan

ARMANI BEAUTY

Drawing inspiration from the enchanting artistry of Giorgio Armani's “Neve” fashion campaign, Armani Beauty’s 2024 Holiday Collection presents all you need to shine.

Arguably the most exciting is the advent calendar that sparks joy with every one of its 24 surprises, which range from make-up to skincare. Among the 11 full-size products and 13 deluxe miniatures are icons such as the Lip Maestro Satin liquid lipstick and the sensual eau de parfum Si. Adding to the merry vibe is the box housing the goodies, rendered in the brand’s signature red and decorated with shimmering, embossed 3D gold pearls—a distinct, beautiful packaging that marks all the exquisite sets in the collection.

There are also special sets to fall in love with, including the Armani/Privé Discovery Set, which offers an olfactory journey through five miniature fragrances, each reflecting the nuances of nature—from majestic mountains to tranquil woody notes. This curated set is ideal for those new to Armani/Privé or as a thoughtful gift for fragrance lovers—oneself included.

GUERLAIN

For its festive range, Guerlain tapped French jewellery designer Shourouk Rhaiem to lend her opulent, playful aesthetic to the creations. As befitting the most wonderful time of the year, the resulting cases glitter delightfully, embellished with her signature sparkling crystals arranged to form whimsical designs rendered in a bold and festive colour palette.