Following the recent launch of the Shinta Mani Shop With A ♥ boutique in Siem Reap which raises money for the Shinta Mani Foundation’s CSR projects, Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild has launched its sister boutique at the luxury tented camp in the Cambodian wilderness, with all profits going to Wildlife Alliance, an NGO at the forefront of direct wildlife conservation in Cambodia. Guests at the property can join the armed Wildlife Alliance rangers on their daily anti-logging and poaching patrols and see the important work they carry out first-hand.
In addition to the popular soft furnishings and décor items visionary designer and architect Bill Bensley has created and curated from his global travels which are flying off the walls and floors, Bill’s range of trendy one-off bejewelled upcycled denim jackets are selling like hotcakes at USD500 each. These good quality clothes that would have otherwise be discarded are bought to life with embroidered badges and sequined patches all themed around nature, wildlife and Cambodia, are bought back to life by Bensley’s team of talented artists and designers. These pair nicely with the ‘trashion’ bracelets refashioned out of confiscated snares.
As an eco-conscious luxury camp, Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild is dedicated to finding ways to preserve natural resources. By choosing second hand clothing over a new cotton t-shirt, 2700 litres of water are saved and there is a reduction of carbon emissions and waste production.
The jackets have proved extremely popular with 40 already sold before the official launch with people literally buying them of Bill Bensley’s back when he wore them at events, or used them as display props, when he was a keynote speaker such as ILTM and the Global Wellness Summit in Singapore last year.
For those wanting to order a bespoke jacket, or to send their own jacket, safari shirt or jeans to BENSLEY in Bangkok to have them embellished into a piece of wearable art, please contact Nikita Harrison at nikita@bensley.com
For further information and reservations at Bensley Collection-Shinta Mani Wild visit www.bensleycollection.com/shintamani-wild, tel: +855 63 969 123 or email: wild@shintamani.com.
