The Edge Singapore

It’s ladies’night

Brunello Cucinelli and Options celebrate women with a talk by an inspiring lady and a fashion show

- BY AUDREY SIMON audrey.simon@bizedge.com

March 8 marks Internatio­nal Women’s Day, an annual event that recognises women for their achievemen­ts and accomplish­ments. It is also a day for women to think about gender equality, bias, stereotype­s and discrimina­tion. To celebrate the date, Italian luxury fashion house Brunello Cucinelli turned their boutique at Marina Bay Sands into a beautiful space for women to network as well as to admire Brunello Cucinelli’s Spring summer 2022 collection. Cucinelli started his business in Solomeo, Italy by making cashmere sweaters that evolved into a fashion house that produces contempora­ry fashion that is loved by celebritie­s and royals alike.

The guests (made up of around 12 women) were also treated to a special welcome video message from the founder’s daughter Carolina Cucinelli who has taken on a bigger role in running the family business. The ladies were then treated to a chat session with Stefanie Ng, Audemars Piguet’s CEO for Southeast Asia (including India and Australia). The brand is the oldest fine watchmakin­g manufactur­er still in the hands of its founding families (Audemars and Piguet).

Ng, who was appointed as CEO in 2019, touched on topics such as her journey to the top in an industry that is dominated by men and she also touched on topics such as the need for women in leadership positions as well as ways in which she strikes a work and life balance. At the end of the session, models walked among the ladies showcasing the Spring-summer 2022 collection and had a closer look at the fine workmanshi­p of each piece.

 ?? ?? The Brunello Cucinelli boutique at Marina Bay Sands
Stefanie Ng (right), CEO for Southeast Asia including India and Australia at Audemars Piguet, answers questions by Options Editor Audrey Simon
The Brunello Cucinelli boutique at Marina Bay Sands Stefanie Ng (right), CEO for Southeast Asia including India and Australia at Audemars Piguet, answers questions by Options Editor Audrey Simon
 ?? PICTURES: ALBERT CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE ?? Spring summer 2022 collection for women
PICTURES: ALBERT CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE Spring summer 2022 collection for women
 ?? ?? Enjoying the bubbly: From left, Sunita Sue Leng, Larissa Tan and Jennifer Alejandro
Enjoying the bubbly: From left, Sunita Sue Leng, Larissa Tan and Jennifer Alejandro
 ?? ?? From left: Joanne Goh, T*he Edge Singapore account director Ivy Hong, Yen Chong and Carmen Yee
From left: Joanne Goh, T*he Edge Singapore account director Ivy Hong, Yen Chong and Carmen Yee
 ?? ?? Brunello Cucinelli’s VVIP guests enjoying their evening with Stefanie Ng (third from left)
Brunello Cucinelli’s VVIP guests enjoying their evening with Stefanie Ng (third from left)
 ?? ?? Carolina Cucinelli (on screen) delivering the welcome address from Italy
Carolina Cucinelli (on screen) delivering the welcome address from Italy
 ?? ?? Guests impressed with the ensemble
Guests impressed with the ensemble

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