InRed x Paul & Joe

The March issue of InRed (S$20.80) just arrived at Kinokuniya today. The magazine comes with a Paul & Joe multi-case featuring a pink floral paisley print from the spring makeup collection (which will be released in Singapore around 28 February).

The case is made of polyester with a slightly reflective coating that is resistant against water and stains. It measures 12.5x20x1cm with a detachable strap.

Although I find the beige piping looks rather dull, on the whole, the case feels very well-made with ample pockets to fit a variety of stuff like a passport, coins etc.

The Kinokuniya store at Ngee Ann City had plenty of stocks of this magazine so it should still be readily available tomorrow.




Clothes and accessories from Paul & Joe's spring collection.

Upcoming Japanese Magazines Freebies

The March issue of InRed will come with a Paul & Joe multi-case measuring 12.5x20x1.5cm in a gorgeous paisley print from the spring makeup collection. It's been a long time since a Japanese magazine collaborated with Paul & Joe so I'm incredibly excited to see this one. This will be released on 7 February in Japan. Also, there will finally be a new Paul & Joe mook ("magazine book") coming out on 25 February in Japan. Preliminary info is that it will include a nautical print tote bag and pouch.

The March issue of Sweet includes a Kitson gingham print tote bag and pouch. This will be released on 12 February in Japan.

Upcoming Japanese Magazines Freebies

Here's a list of upcoming Japanese magazine freebies. The release dates listed below are for Japan so please check directly with Kinokuniya if you wish to know when exactly they will arrive in Singapore. Kino's air shipments usually arrive on Wednesdays and Fridays but this is subject to changes (e.g. due to public holidays in Japan).

Steady (7 Jan): February issue comes with a L'Est Rose A4-size bag (29x38x8cm). See the video clip here.

InRed (7 Jan): February issue comes with a Beams tweed pouch (24x12.5x9cm). See the video clip here.

Sweet (12 Jan): February issue comes with Snidel two-way tote bag (26x40x13cm). The top part can be folded into the bag to make it a more compact size. This is Snidel's first collaboration item with Sweet. See the video clip here.

Cutie (12 Jan): February issue comes with One Way zip bag (28.5x42x15.5cm). See the video clip here.

Baila (12 Jan): February issue comes with an Ahkah pouch (13x7.5x3.5cm). Ahkah is a Japanese jewellery brand.

Nonno (20 Jan): March issue comes with Hello Kitty crystal-studded earphones.

Mina (20 Jan): March issue comes with an Orne card case.

Spring (22 Jan): March issue comes with Milkfed tote bag (35x24x16cm) and card case (8x12cm).

Spur (22 Jan): March issue comes with a 3.1 Phillip Lim pouch (20x25cm).

More (28 Jan): March issue comes with three Banner Palette zip pouches.

Seventeen (1 Feb): March issue comes with One Piece room socks.

Steady, InRed & Sweet January issues

The video clips for the freebies included in the January issues of Steady, InRed and Sweet have been uploaded onto their respect websites. The release dates are for Japan.

Steady (7 Dec): January issue comes with a Natural Beauty Basic tote bag and Rirakkuma 2011 calendar. See the video clip here.

InRed (7 Dec): January issue comes with a Laura Ashley flower-print calendar and Muveil tote. See the video clip here.

Sweet (12 Dec): January issue comes with a Marc by Marc Jacobs shopper bag. See the video clip here. The metal badges shown in the video clip are not included in the magazine. Instead, one can get them free from the Marc Jacobs stores in Japan if you visit the stores with the shopper bag.

Upcoming Japanese Magazine Freebies

Here's a list of upcoming Japanese magazine freebies. The release dates listed below are for Japan so please check directly with Kinokuniya if you wish to know when exactly they will arrive in Singapore. Kino's air shipments usually arrive on Wednesdays and Fridays but this is subject to changes (e.g. due to public holidays in Japan). It looks like Kino is doing a roaring business in Japanese magazines/mooks. During the 20% sale on Wednesday, the queue at the Japanese section was simply madness with more than 50 people in line, even longer than the English counter!

Voce (22 Nov): January issue comes with samples of Shiseido Benefique lotion, emulsion and cotton pads.

Biteki (22 Nov): January issue comes with a Maybelline 2011 schedule book and Jino amino-acid cream sample.

Spur (22 Nov): January issue comes with Love, Chloe eau de parfum mini spray and La Duree calendar

Spring (22 Nov): January issue comes with a Flower pouch with 8 pockets (21.5x12x5cm). You can view the video clip here.

Maquia (22 Nov): January issue comes with three Johnson's Body Care samples (Extra Care Dry Skin Bodywash, Dreamy Skin Relax Body Wash and Extra Care Dry Skin Cream)

More (27 Nov): January issue comes with Gelato Pique "mocomoco" socks.

Seventeen (1 Dec): January issue comes with a My Melody pouch

Lee (7 Dec): January issue comes with a Liberty PVC-coated pencil case and tissue case

Steady (7 Dec): January issue comes with a Natural Beauty Basic tote bag (25x37x13.3cm)

InRed (7 Dec): January issue comes with a Laura Ashley flower-print calendar and Muveil tote

Baila (11 Dec): January issue comes with a Kate Spade calendar and mouse pad.

Cutie (11 Dec): January issue comes with a HbG tri-pocket Juliet bag.

Nonno (18 Dec): February issue comes with a Dazzling fluffy tote bag.

InRed & Steady November 2010

Picked up the new November issues of InRed and Steady at Kinokuniya (Ngee Ann City) earlier today. InRed (S$21) comes with a Lanvin en Bleu small zip pouch with a detachable aluminium chain.

The pouch is a rough textured cotton.

The zip opening is a tad small.

It's quite a unique accessory for a magazine freebie thanks to the long chain but not really a must-have unless you like the design.

The large HbG bag that comes with Steady (S$18.10) is a much better investment.

The material is polyester with a slight sheen.

The bag is well made and does not feel flimsy at all as it has a separate pink inner lining and the handles are double-layered. The inner seams are also reinforced and covered up, which is quite rare in magazine bags.

The bag is extremely roomy with a round base. It measures 25.5x38x24cm and can fit the magazine with plenty of room to spare.


Model Yano Mikiko

Thanks to all the attractive branded accessories, Steady's circulation has doubled over the past year from 200,000 for its December 2009 issue to 400,000 for the new November issue. This is still less than half of Sweet's circulation of over 1 million.

The December issue of Steady will come with a Agnes B. Voyage bag hanger and tote bag measuring 16x31x12cm. The bag straps measure 11cm and the bag can hold up to 6kg. This will be released on 6 November in Japan.

The December issue of InRed will come with this Lancel pouch.