After conquering the runways, American fashion designer and style icon Marc Jacobs has his eyes set on the beauty industry with the launch of his latest men’s fragrance Bang. The scent is timeless, yet bold, masculine and alluring, just like the man himself, imbued with elemi resinoid, white moss and patchouli for that musky allure, encased in a sexy bottle design with enough curves to set the pulse racing. Available in 50ml ($90) and 100ml ($130) from Tangs (320 Orchard Rd., 6737-5500).

For its Holiday Collection, sporty label Nixon has unveiled a series of watches, backpacks and bags. We especially dig the women’s hobo bag collection, which comes in vinyl or faux leather material, lined with cotton polin and designed with interior zip pockets and slots that make it functional and very trendy all the same. Available for $59-115 from Tangs (320 Orchard Rd., 6737-5500).

Already renowned for his irresistible heels, Italian fashion designer Giuseppe Zanotti recently unveiled his most futuristic collection yet for Fall/Winter 2010. With singers like Kylie Minogue and Rihanna lapping up his previous creations, Zanotti sets the trend with classic black pieces with a metallic twist. Heels and pumps are adorned with rhinestones for that edgy cowgirl look, while animal prints run rampant throughout the ready-to-wear pieces. Available from Giuseppe Zanotti Design (#02-04 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-8577).

1. Studded blouse by Sass & Bide, Inhabit The Other Store, $279
2. One-shoulder evening dress, Karen Millen, $499
3. Shoulder bag by Chloe, $2,899
4. Suede heels, Pedder Red, $199
5. Chloe, #02-10 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., 6733-9559.

Inhabit The Other Store, #02-16 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd., 6235-6995.

Karen Millen, #B1-15A ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-3797.

Pedder Red, #03-04 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., 6735-5735.

Coca Cola have teamed up with furniture brand Emeco, known for its iconic handmade recycled aluminum Navy chairs (designed in 1944 for the US Navy, hence the name) to produce recycled versions of its classic model. At least 111 Coke bottles were used to produce each plastic chair. $350 each from Space Furniture (2/F Milennia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6415-0000).

Whoever said that luxe can’t be simple? TOD’s’ (#01-48 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6738-3323) iconic Gommini and Ballerina shoes are now available in an up-to-the-minute leopard print, which is made from calf skin using pony fur processing so that these babies remain lightweight and oh-so-trendy all the same. Price upon application.

The acclaimed Swedish fashion house Acne have done it again with their main Fall/Winter collection. After exploring more nomadic themes in last season’s collection, the brand keeps things a little bit simpler this time round, while still managing to look cutting-edge. Lightweight dresses are paired with furry scarves for that ironic play-off; great investment pieces that can be worn together or separately considering our local weather; and are some of their most effortless creations yet. Available from Blackjack (#01-10 Forum the Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd., 6735-0975)

City Hardware 188 Joo Chiat Rd., 6345-0442.

Equip-Design & Supply #03-10 City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd., 6339-0022.

Handyman Centre #05-06/07 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6737-7815.

Home-Fix #02-248/249 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd., 6883-2038.

Ladders and Hardware #02-34-37, 67/69 Sim Lim Square, 1 Rochor Canal Rd., 6336-0404.

Rainbow Hardware 47 Sims Place, 6345-1446.

Self Fix DIY #01-31A Katong Mall, 112 East Coast Rd., 6346-3208.

Right Tools Company #02-36 Orchard Plaza, 150 Orchard Rd., 6734-6530.

Weng Onn Tools Centre #03-45 The Adelphi Singapore, 1 Coleman St., 6339-4575.

Zener DIY Store #01-07/08/09 Orchard Towers, 1 Claymore Dr., 6735-8439.