SWAROVSKI CELEBRATES the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse with a collection of jewelled items that is guaranteed to bring joy to fans of all ages.

Swarovski artisans have spent 238 hours creating the limited edition of 250 collectible figures of Mickey and Minnie Mouse alongside such friends as Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. The first-class craftsmanship is showcased through more than 45,000 Swarovski crystals hand set in the Pointiage technique in 30 vibrant colours.

Mickey Mouse Celebration figure, Bt17,900

The Mickey Mouse Celebration figure with 760 Swarovski crystal facets shows the mouse clutching a balloon and will bring pops of colour to any display.

Also on offer are adorable bag charms, earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and smartphone cases that re-imagine Mickey and Minnie in a fresh new way to brighten any time of day or night.

Mickey & Minnie bracelet, Bt3,490

The designs feature playful details, golden metallic tones and the instantly recognisable silhouettes of the characters embellished with black and red Swarovski crystal pave bringing exceptional sparkle.

Find out more at http://www.SwarovskiGroup.com.

Designed by creative director Daniel Lee, this reincarnation combines a signature Intrecciato craftsmanship and fourcentimetre wide stripes to create a stylish design, ideal for women and men. The Maxi Cabat bags are presented in three styles: a large fully woven tote and a large woven tote finished with a band of smooth leather at the top.

A smaller woven version with a removable shoulder strap is called the Maxi Cabat 30 after the measurement of its length. All the styles are available in contrasting colours and solid shades. The Maxi Cabat family is completed with a version in Nero Soft Crocodile and Matte Calf.

Lee also introduces a new range of oversized clutches with soft folds of leather which completely envelop the rigid frame and create a voluminous, rounded form. The Pouch is available in three different types of craftsmanship and a palette that includes natural shades and saturated, pop colours.

It is also available in a smaller version, called The Pouch 20, after the measurement of its length. All styles are presented in Velvet Calf Intrecciato, Butter Calf and Cocco Souple.

Find out more at http://www.BottegaVeneta.com.

 The collaboration is showcasing the creator’s unique works using the Moleskine Pen+ Ellipse from the Smart Writing System to create a magical art journey out of the Metro Bags Collection during the Moleskine Wonder Journey Exhibition, which continues until tomorrow (November 14) at Gaysorn Village.

Throughout the exhibition, Moleskine crafts a magical journey allowing everyone to experience the Moleskine Metro Bags Collection through John Lulu and Friends. At the grand opening event, many art lovers including Pita Limjaroenrat, Patsamon Piriyametha, Phannapast Taychamaythakool and Sorravis Prakong, expressed their interest in the exhibition.

Apart from the paper-made inspiration tools, Moleskine encompasses a family of objects that enhance productivity and creativity including bags and travel accessories. Moleskine began the bag journey in 2011, starting with the Classic Bag Collection by Giulio Iacchetti, featuring a classic and luxury design, along with refreshing quality unisex features. The journey continued with the Classic Bag Leather Collection, premium leather bags and wallets; and the ID Bag and Wallet Collection, with its lightweight nylon, waterproof canvas, and modern colour ranges. Suited to the fast-moving world, the designs of Moleskine bags are well received and supported by all urban nomads worldwide.

The current Metro Bags Collection is inspired and developed based on its predecessors’ feature benefits: the combination of the refreshing quality unisex features, and the strong lightweight nylon, waterproof canvas materials. The result is six new sets of unisex designs coming in four colour ranges,

“I’m always on my feet – wandering for a sketch, attending events, and going to work. My job requires a lot of equipment, so being able to carry everything all in one single Moleskine Weekender Tote really suits my lifestyle. The tote comes in black – my favourite colour – and is lightweight yet durable, and, at the same time, wide enough to carry even a laptop. It really suits me and represents who I am,” Painterbell said.

To celebrate the Moleskine Wonder Journey Exhibition, Painterbell has created a special Moleskine Limited Edition Wonder Journey Notebook featuring Painterbell’s famous John Lulu and Friends characters. There are only 50 notebooks of the special edition memorabilia made; all exclusively available from the Moleskine Pop-up Store, Gaysorn Village.

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An artist in Bangkok

The Nation

Acclaimed Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo flew into Bangkok recently to paint a “live” art piece in front of an audience on a floating barge in front of Wat Arun, aka the Temple of Dawn.

The “Sansiri Presents Miquel Barcelo: Despintura Fonica” event saw the Spaniard painting on a vast 20 metre long canvas, the biggest artwork he has done to date.

Looking on were actress Jodi Lyn O’Keefe of “Prison Break” fame and her boyfriend Douglas Little. Violinist Ayumi Paul accompanied the artist as he painted

Considered one of the most important living Spanish contemporary artists, Barcelo is known for his experimental approaches to painting and sculpture that are abstract and cerebral. Barcelo’s Neo-Expressionist oeuvre explores decomposition, metamorphosis, and the natural landscape across a wide range of mediums that include paintings, drawings, ceramics and cast-iron structures.

An artistic nomad, Barcelo draws inspiration from his time spent in varying countries and continents, although he always returns to his native Mallorca in Spain. He has continued to experiment with the materials of his art over the past four decades, frequently incorporating materials from his extensive travels into his paintings. He us best known for his installation on the domed ceiling of the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilisations Chamber at the UN Palace of Nations in Geneva.

CASIO G-SHOCK and Baby-G combine smart functions and stylish design in their new G-Squad watches, which are as shock-resistant as ever, making them great for sports and fitness workouts.

The new models stand out with an integrated step-counter and timer and accuracy of up to 1/100th of a second for step tracking and workouts.

They can pair with a dedicated application via a wireless Bluetooth connection to display tracks, workout graphs and calories burned.

Green and grey G-Shock, Bt4,400

Users can also create custom workouts in the app to match with their lifestyle and fitness goals.

Designed for athletes and those who work out on a regular basis, the G-Shock GBD08000 features a digital display for optimum readability of step count and lap times and a front button to record lap times.

You get 200-metre water resistance, automatic LED backlight and Super Illuminator with afterglow for areas with dim light, and up to two years of battery life without needing a charge.

They are available in black with red accents and blue, yellow and green with grey accents.

Beige Baby-G, Bt4,900

The BSA-B100 is the first Baby-G watch that links to a smartphone application via Bluetooth, perfect for woman who exercise regularly. Made from high-quality matte resin, the scratch-resistant watch sports a sleek design and weighs only 35 grams.

Designed as personal trainers, they provide programmable visual reminders and electronic tones to alert users to get active when fewer stems are detected over a period of time.

Black Baby-G, Bt4,900

Other outstanding features include 100-metre water resistance, up to five custom interval timers and alarms, auto dual LED Super Illuminator light with afterglow, and a two-year battery life. They come in black, navy, beige, pink and white.

Find out more at http://www.Casio-cmg.com or the Casio Watches Thailand page on Facebook.

SWISS WRISTWATCH brand Swatch and London-based design studio Kapitza have produced the Think Fun collection, full of colour and glitter.

Kapitza is famed for previously working with the likes of Ikea, Gucci and Comme des Garcons.

The collection has two separate themes.

Bluesparkles, Bt2,650

Inspired by the cosmos of shining stars, the Stardust line is graced with Swarovski crystals on the dials,

making it glimmer at night. The pieces come in shades described as darksparkles, bluesparkles, sparklelight, pinksparkles and sparklenight.

Psycadelic, Bt2,500

The Color Blocks series plays with vibrant streaks and geometric forms. There are five shades and designs to choose, but all are 30-metre water-resistant and feature a plastic case, silicone straps and Quartz movements.

The prices range from Bt2,150 to Bt2,650.

Find out more at (02) 610 0200 or http://www.Swatch.com/th.

THAI COSMETICS brand Oriental Princess has teamed up with leading designer Vatanika Patamasingh na Ayudhya for an exclusive edition of stylish Veda and Vanda bags that blend fashion with the Asian beauty palette.

Designed on the theme Oriental Chic, the |collection includes the Veda Rogue and Glam Satchel Signature Bags with detachable and adjustable straps that are functional, simple but elegant. Their main compartments come complete with a convenient top-zip closure and a zipped pocket inside to keep small personal items, while the front and side pockets are the perfect size for the usual clutter of gadgets, key chains and cosmetics.

Easy to mix and match for everyday use, the Vanda Charming Fuchsia and Chic Coral series play with four geometric forms and come in pink and white and rouge red with white and blue details.

The rectangular clutch bags have a convenient top-zip closure under the flap, while the hexagonal cross-body and medium bags come with detachable straps and more storage for essentials. The small hexagonal bags with a pouch featuring a zip closure that opens wide making it easy to retrieve or put back items.

Find out more at http://www.OrientalPrincess.com.

Moving from the iconic Stan Smith silhouette, the latest iteration of the BBC collection incorporates Pharrell Williams’ signature sneakers, Tennis Hu and Hu NMD.

The edition draws on archive collegiate detailing for inspiration, taking cues from the striped motifs found throughout heritage collegiate uniforms, both silhouettes coming in striking bright yellow, dark blue, and scarlet red.

Stitched within the Hu NMD’s instantly recognisable Primeknit upper are iconic Billionaire Boys Club logo marks, whilst the Tennis Hu features clean detailing with subtle branding on the tongue tab.

The Tennis Hu BBC Primeknit shoes (Bt5,000) boast upper EVA midsole and the unique signature lacing mechanism from Pharrell Williams x adidas branding. While the Hu MND BBC Primeknit sneakers (Bt10,000) feature the signature Pharrell TPU lace cage.

The adidas Originals by Billionaire Boys Club collection is available at adidas Originals Siam Centre, adidas Brand Centre Central World and Carnival store.

Find out more at http://www.Facebook.com/adidasTH

FRENCH JEWELLERY brand N2 combines vintage designs with a playful look for its latest collection inspired by the romantic tale of “Beauty and the Beast” as well as the beautiful friendships between unicorns and their fellow beasts.

Featuring five themes, the Belle Comme la Bete range sees roses bloom on a fashionable oversized necklace made out of resin and golden metal and scintillating chandeliers brighten up bracelets while enamelled sculpted subjects give life to the most romantic of scenes.

N2 Coucou Suzette bracelet, Bt1,900

N2 has collaborated with illustrator Coucou Suzette for a line that depicts sweet moments seen in several romantic films such as a first kiss under the rain, lovers splashing around in a Jacuzzi and spending hours on the phone.

Influenced by colourful graphic scenes with golden contours illuminated by sparkly reflections, the Les Deux Font La Paire (Good Things come by two) line highlights the beautiful relationship of a charming pug and a girly unicorn. On a fine day, the duo goes wild during a shopping spree and stops for a joyful break where doughnuts, banana splits, bubble tea and ice cream are served.

The Gentiment Joyeux Edgar (Kind and Happy Edgar) selection, meanwhile, focuses on Edgar the Persian cat, who dresses up in a unicorn costume and attracts the attention of all the girls.

Gentiment Joyeux Edgar ring, Bt3,200

The Animau’ticone (Animoji) collection offers animal-inspired emojis with crazy faces. Made out of finely enamelled brass, the cheeky heads of a sheep, giraffe, polar bear, koala and pug will keep you smiling all day.

N2 has branches at Central World’s Groove Fashion zone, Central Chidlom and the Accessories Bazaar of Siam Paragon. Find out more details at http://www.N2-LesNereides.com.

This exclusive series includes the 43mm W New Day watch with its dashing Prussian Blue colour taken from the “Morning Blue Hour’”– a short period of time just before the appearance of the rising sun. The shiny metallic centre second hand adds to its elegant look.

The 39mm W mini Dazzling Night takes inspiration from the gold in Thailand’s architecture, religious art and culture that represents the prosperity of the Kingdom.

Elegant and shiny Rose Champagne Gold has been used on the dial’s inner ring, markings and hands and perfectly combines with the classy all-black case, dial and bracelet.

The W series was launched in 2012 and produced in collaboration between the Issey Miyake Watch Project and the internationally renowned car and product designer Satoshi Wada, who has worked on many automotive series for the German manufacturer Audi.

The faces and cases of this series feature various design elements inspired by automotive dashboard instrumentation and aluminium wheels, with the dials reflecting the traditional Japanese pursuit of minimalist beauty – efficient, clean and balance.

Find out more by calling (02) 163 0555 or visit http://www.TrocaderoTime.com.