Front Row will be kicking off their annual sale for 2010 from this Saturday and lots of items will be available for grabs at up to 30% – 70% off retail. The sale will last for a month till 30th November 2010, and there will be an addition promo for DBS cardholders to enjoy a 15% discount off regular priced items which will last for three days, 29 – 31 October 2010. Check out a list of labels on sale below.

Date: 30 Oct 2010 – 30 Nov 2010

Front Row is located at #02-09, Raffles Hotel Arcade

A.P.C // 50% Off *
adidas SLVR // 50% Off *
Cosmic Wonder Light Source // 30%-40% Off*
Karen Walker Sunglasses // 30% Off*
Linda Farrow Eyewear by Dries van Noten and by Yohji Yamamoto // 30% Off*
Raf Simons for Dr. Martens // 40% Off*
United Bamboo // 30% Off*
Vivienne Westwood for Melissa // 50% Off *
Woods & Woods // 60% Off *

*Selected Items, Excluding A.P.C. Denim

With just a few days away, the clubs and bars are jazzing themselves up for a great Halloween 2010. The Butter Factory has labelled theirs CIRQUE BERSERK, The Greatest Halloween Show In The Solar System. The unifying theme will run across both  Fash and Bump rooms. From the unexplained to the magical, the supernatural to the jaw-dropping, and the strange to the beautiful, earn a ticket and a peek into this fantastic world of Butter this Halloween 2010. Check out the full flyer below.

The Butter Factory is located at #02-02/03/04, One Fullerton

Following up on the Peanuts x Club 21 pop up store offering, Peanuts has also collaborated with Glow Cafe, transforming it into a temporary Peanuts Cafe in conjunction with the Peanuts 60 Year World Tour celebrations worldwide. A special menu has also been drafted for this initiative, more images and sample menu below.

Peanuts x Glow Cafe is located at level 2, Hilton Shopping Arcade

In a flash we’ve reached the middle of the tenth month for the year and the guest DJ lineup at Zouk stays strong and fresh. Tonight, Defected In The House With Copyright will be helming the decks at Zouk’s main room, while Heidi & Heartthrob takes it up and debuts at Velvet Underground tomorrow and we’ve three pairs of passes up for grabs. Let’s also not forget Flea & Easy on Sunday as well, a perfect way to wind down and recharge for the next week.

Zouk is located at 17 Jiak Kim Street

Defected In The House with Copyright

Date: Friday 15 October 2010
Venue: Zouk

Stalwarts of the House scene, London based DJ/production duo Sam Holt and Gavin Mills, aka Copyright, have seen their reputation in dance community soar the past decade. With their label Copyright Productions exploring new sonic possibilities and them tossing peak-time dancefloor fillers during their sets that still maintained that soulful edge, peppered with Disco, Funk & Tech beats, the duo have definitely ‘copyrighted’ their inimitable style, further cementing their position as a force to be reckoned with.

Zouk admission on 15 Oct for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $25/$30

Heidi & Heartthrob

Date: Saturday 16 October 2010
Venue: Velvet Underground

Spritely moving to London to immerse herself in the dance music scene, subsequently setting up London’s foremost record shop Phonica, and a lasting friendship with M.A.N.D.Y. has eventually led Heidi to work the crowds week in week out at ace joints like Fabric, Panorama Bar & Watergate. With releases on the Get Physical label & a regular slot on BBC’s ‘In New DJ’s We Trust’ on Radio 1, Heidi’s never let up on good tunes being heard by the right people.
Similarly, Heartthrob whose foray into the Techno scene connected him with the Minus family, debuts alongside with his brand of minimal Acid & Techno tunes for a blazing journey of bleeps, dips and more!

Velvet Underground admission on 16 Oct for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $28/$35 (includes entry to Zouk & Phuture, subject to capacity)

Heidi & Heartthrob Passes Giveaway @ Velvet Underground!

Email us at Zouk@plussixfive.com with the following information with “Heidi” as the subject.

Name:
Age:
Gender:
IC Number:
Contact Number:

*Incomplete entries and not following the above steps will strictly deem your submission void.

Giveaway ends on Saturday, 16 Oct 2010 at 12pm. All entries after this time will be void.

There will be three (3) winners in total, each winner gets a pair of invites. plussixfive’s decisions on the winners are final.

The winners will be notified by phone, passes are to be redeemed at the Velvet Underground counter by 1030 pm, 16 Oct 2010.

Good luck to all!

We previously featured glimpses of the Peanuts 60th Anniversary collection showing the Mulberry Bayswater Bag and Be@rbrick Collection lineup. We’ve received official word that our locally nurtured Club 21 will be one of the few official fashion retailers in the world to celebrate the anniversary by having an exclusive pop up store. The store will be running from 13 – 30 October at the Hilton Shopping Arcade, and will stock exclusive collaborative items between Peanuts and Be@rbrick, Original Fake, Lacoste, N Hollywood, Mulberry, Converse, Hysteric Glamour, etc. More select product images are shown below.

Date: 13 Oct 2010 – 30 Oct 2010

Peanuts 60th Anniversary x Club 21 Pop-Up Store will be located at #02-39/40, Hilton Shopping Arcade

The Louis Vuitton Women Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Show is set to begin tomorrow, October 6, at 230pm (GMT +2). Not just another fashion show, this SS 11 edition takes live streaming and a digital experience to a new level. First up, Louis Vuitton has followed past traditions by having the show streamed live via their Facebook page and YouTube channel, as well as making it accessible directly for iPhone and iPad users here. Subsequently, the models will be photographed right after the show by 52 individual cameras, no less, turning them into motion-responsive images that can be rotated and paused 360 degrees. This will be available for experience from 8pm (GMT+2) online, and can also be accessed here. Set your timers and get ready for a digital experience.

Polo Ralph Lauren will mark a philanthropic milestone with the 10th anniversary of Pink Pony – the Company’s global initiative to raise awareness and funds in support of the fight against cancer. Launched in 2000, the Pink Pony Fund supports programs for cancer screening, early diagnosis, treatment, research and patient navigation. The Company will launch its first Pink Pony Online Auction in partnership with luxury charity auction site charitybuzz. The auction will showcase over 200 unique items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences allowing bidders to step into the world of Ralph Lauren with items ranging from luxury travel, art, sports, fashion and rare collectibles. 100% of net proceeds from this auction will benefit the Pink Pony Fund of The Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation. The online auction is currently ongoing, and runs through October 21st here.

We last featured the Mulberry x Peanuts Bayswater Bag, see the post here. Now, continuing on their 60th anniversary collaborations, we feature the Peanuts x Medicom Be@rbrick series. The features of four popular characters from the classic Peanuts ensemble have been chosen to be fused onto the Be@rbeick template, namely, Lucy, Charlie, Linus, and Peppermint Patty. Available now via the colette online store, more images below.

The week of another thrilling and exciting F1 season in Singapore has just concluded. For those having withdrawal symptoms from the nights of partying, fret not as Zouk continues the momentum with a lineup of superb acts this week. First up on Friday, The Martinez Brothers and Joris Voorn both take console places at Zouk and Velvet Underground respectively, while Judge Jules laps in up at Zouk’s main complex on Saturday. More info and images follow below.

Zouk is located at 17 Jiak Kim Street

The Martinez Brothers (Objektivity, US)

Date: Friday 1 October 2010
Venue: Zouk

Seeing The Martinez Brothers spin, it is obvious that asides their limitless energy, it’s their dynamic spirit & flow that captivates the impressed crowd. Literally the defining new blood to join the ranks of heavyweights like Dennis Ferrer, Jerome Sydenham and more, the duo have played at the world’s top clubs, Watergate, Social Club, Pacha, Ministry of Sound, Cielo and of course their debut at ZoukOut 2009. Bringing their style of groovy House, along with ear-to-ear grins, there is little else to do, except be charmed.

Zouk admission on 1 Oct for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $25/$30

Joris Voorn (NED)

Date: Friday 1 October 2010
Venue: Velvet Underground

With music being an intrinsic part of his upbringing, Joris’s first foray into the clubbing scene in 1997 led to the successful release of his maiden EP ‘Uten Trax Pt.1’ (Keynote) in 2000, filling the record boxes of Carl Craig, Laurent Garnier, Technasia & more. Subsequently his debut album, ‘Future History’ marked him out as a reputable producer and his incendiary mix for Balance 014, which features a whopping 102 tracks clearly denote his Techno/ Tech House genius, proving him to be the man to look out for.

Velvet Underground admission on 1 Oct for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $28/$35 (includes entry to Zouk & Phuture, subject to capacity)

Judge Jules (UK)

Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Zouk

One of the most popular figures in dance music, who’s earned his place amongst the DJ aristocracy, DJ/producer Judge Jules has always been able to pull a crowd, shake them up and leave them wanting more. With his Trance-fuelled Judgement Sundays at Eden (Ibiza) now a prominent mainstay in the Balearic isle of parties, Jules’ sets are the epitome of what DJing is about; passion, amazing tunes and nimble mixing that can only lead to a rocking party!

Zouk admission on 2 Oct for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $25/$30

The final week of September has been largely an entertainment and party week since we started hosting one of the F1 legs on our cosmopolitan island. On Friday, Parisian master Martin Solveig takes the lead at Zouk as he spins tunes that serves to rev up the crowd, kicking off the weekend. Saturday welcomes Canadian originated Tiga as he blends his mix of acid house to entertain the crowd right into the climax of the F1 week. More info and pics below.

Zouk is located at 17 Jiak Kim Street

Pit Stop Party with Martin Solveig (FRA)

Date: Friday 24 September 2010
Venue: Zouk

Synonymous with irrepressibly delightful music and fresher than ever, Martin Solveig is back! Exulted as one of the unstoppable French forces to be reckoned with, this DJ/producer’s last release, ‘Boys & Girls’ scored over 2 million hits on Youtube, ending the C’est La Vie chapter with a grand flourish. Now with his recent single, ‘Hello’, that’s filled with chunky bass riffs, grooving synths & skipping percussion as well as an accompanying cheeky music video starring Bob Sinclar & DJ Gregory.

Zouk admission on 24 Sep for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $35
Members cannot sign guest in but guest can have priority entry

Rev Up with Tiga (CAN)

Date: Saturday 25 September 2010
Venue: Zouk

Introducing Acid House to his native Montreal & promoting countless rave parties from the early 90’s to opening a record store (DNA Records) & founding his label, Turbo Recordings, have led the way to DJ glory for Tiga. Both a wily DJ & wry producer with a keen ear for campy Electro bleeps layered with riding Techno edits, Tiga’s gratifyingly ‘revved up’ banging remixes for The Kills, Depeche Mode, LCD Soundsystem & more prove his hypnotic hold over starry eyed fans!

Zouk admission on 25 Sep for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $35
Members cannot sign guest in but guest can have priority entry

Fujifilm is set to launch a new APS-C digital compact camera titled X100 as it stakes its claim in the rapidly growing photography market. Styled as a 12MP classic rangefinder with a dual optical / electronic viewfinder, the X100 will be fused with a non interchangeable 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens that will perform similar to a 35mm focal length with consideration of the crop factor. Encased in magnesium alloy upper and bottom plates, the X100 will be dressed with full metal dials and a high quality optical system. Scheduled release date, first quarter 2011, more first looks below.

Australian originated cosmetic label Aesop, together with Parisian label A.P.C., has collaborated and launched a washing liquid, more specifically, a fine fabric wash. Made for all textiles, especially the delicate, it gives the washed fabric a soft hand feel while infusing the threads with an aroma of lemon and cedarwood. Available from tomorrow at the A.P.C. store, make your clothes feel good as they make you look good.

A.P.C. is located at #02-08, Raffles Hotel Arcade

Takashi Murakami has released a new lineup of designs inspired by his Kaikai Kiki characters and trademark illustrations. Available in badges, plushes, toys, and accessories, the lineup is on sale via the colette online store. In addition to his efforts of producing fashionable illustrated art,  Kaikai Kiki is also an art production company that operates in many fields such as animation, promotion and design. Check out some prints below.

We’ve three pairs of passes for you to catch Rainer Trüby and Jeremy Boon together in action under DISCO:VERY, at Velvet Underground this Friday. Some background on Rainer Trüby, an ex-member of A Forest Mighty Black and today’s maestro of rare vinyl and wine, who undoubtedly is praised as the European counterpart to like-minded music aficionado, Gilles Peterson. More information on the giveaway below.

Zouk is located at 17 Jiak Kim Street

DISCO:VERY with Jeremy Boon & Rainer Trüby (GER) | Plussixfive Pick of The Week

Date: Friday 10 September 2010
Venue: Velvet Underground

Spreading the good word of House music with his shiny, silver armor (a metal record box always at his side), Rainer professes his love for Soul, Jazz, Funk and Latin beats that never fail to both fill the heart & dancefloors the world over.

Velvet Underground admission on 10 Sep for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $28/$35 (includes entry to Zouk & Phuture, subject to capacity)

Rainer Truby Passes Giveaway @ Velvet Underground!

Email us at Zouk@plussixfive.com with the following information with “Rainer” as the subject.

Name:
Age:
Gender:
IC Number:
Contact Number:

*Incomplete entries and not following the above steps will strictly deem your submission void.

Giveaway ends on Saturday, 10 Sep 2010 at 12pm. All entries after this time will be void.

There will be three (3) winners in total, each winner gets a pair of invites. plussixfive’s decisions on the winners are final.

The winners will be notified by phone, passes are to be redeemed at the Velvet Underground counter by 1030 pm, 10 Aug 2010.

Good luck to all!

Second week of September and we’re overjoyed with the long weekend this week that kicks off from Thursday night. Zouk welcomes ReadySet Glo with Punks Jump UK on Thursday, while our Pick of The Week sees Rainer Trüby at Velvet Underground on Friday. Last but not least, to round things up, Aly & Fila takes it back to Zouk as they set the beat for a party that starts from Saturday night till late. More info on the week’s listings below.

Zouk is located at 17 Jiak Kim Street

ReadySet Glo with Punks Jump Up (UK)

Date: Eve of Hari Raya Puasa, Thursday 9 September 2010
Venue: Zouk

Sharing the love for The Clash, Jägermeister, 909s, Nike trainers and just plain good ol’ fun, notorious noise-makers Joe & David have pushed their sound in various directions, from spacey Nu Wave synths to Punk Funk and speed garage-throttling beats. Known for their inimitable remixing touch for Tiga, Gossip, Miike Snow, Digitalism & Peter Bjorn and John, the duo’s reputable label, Cassette, has also seen tremendous support from its first release Be You (Beep Beep) by Erol Alkan, Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, with even Britney Spears banging on their door, begging for a tune!

Zouk admission on 9 Sep for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $25/$30

DISCO:VERY with Jeremy Boon & Rainer Trüby (GER) | Plussixfive Pick of The Week

Date: Friday 10 September 2010
Venue: Velvet Underground

Please check out our separate feature on the plussixfive Pick of The Week here, 3 passes up for grabs!

Aly & Fila (EGYPT)

Date: Saturday 11 September 2010
Venue: Zouk

Having burst onto the international clubbing consciousness with their first massive hit ‘Eye of Horus’, the Egyptian duo’s euphoric, uplifting blend of sweeping Trance has seen them rise to an A-list status alongside the likes of Armin van Buuren, Blank & Jones, Ferry Corsten and more. With the release of ‘Trance World 2 Compilation’ on heavyweight record label Armada in 2008 & being nominated for Best Break Through DJ at the 2009 International Music Awards at the Winter Conference in Miami, alongside Deadmau5 and Laidback Luke, Aly & Fila have launched their budding label “The Future Sounds of Egypt”, to make way for up and coming new talent, amidst their crazy-busy touring schedule.

Zouk admission on 11 Sep for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $25/$30