Alicia Ong’s new Spring/Summer 2011 collection: Private Party
Up-and-coming local designer Alicia Ong has just unveiled a fun and very girly collection for Spring/Summer dubbed “Private Party” for her eponymous label AL&ALICIA. Cigarette pants are paired with cheeky constructed jackets with double drawstring while funky leggings are paired with oversized party tees—there’s something for everyone here. $60 upwards for a top, $200 for […]
Style Central: Cool new shops at Orchard Central
The previously vacant Orchard Central may well be on its way to becoming the next fashion hub.
Spa and Away
Pamper your body inside and out at these idyllic spa cafés far from the madding crowd.
Singapore’s Best Lo Hei Restaurants
Get in on the Chinese New Year toss up action at these places.
Having a Camera Does Not Make You a Photographer: Olivier Henry
The owner and founder of local studio Milk Photographie and new exhibition space Vue Privée talks to I-S about cameras, cemeteries and feeling uncomfortable.
Save our Streets (2)
Antique and UniqueWith its aging looks, dusty glass cabinets and antique clocks on the wall, this little clock repair shop has a lot of charm. Inside, Ratanachai Angkontee, 28, the young and amiable talks to us about his fascination with this bygone business.How long have you been here? All my life. My father, Wanchai Angkontee, […]
Hip Hideaways (Beach Season)
Beach Season Sun, sea and personalized pamperingAlila Villas Uluwatu, BaliJl Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu, (62) 361 848-2166, www.alilahotels.com/uluwatu.So young, so many awards. This delightful venue recently scooped the World’s Best Holiday Building at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) and won the Best Hotel Design—Resort award at the prestigious Gold Key Awards in New […]
Hip Hideaways (City Slickers)
City SlickersStylish, urban hotels for the perfect weekend getawayW Hong Kong, Hong Kong1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, (852) 3717 2222, www.starwoodhotels.com.Urbane yet intimate, the trendy W is known for high sophistication and the finer things in life. This design-driven, innovative address is known for its wow factor the world over and its Hong […]
Boutique Hotels According to Mr Smith
Simon Westcott is the Managing Director (Asia-Pacific) of Mr & Mrs Smith talks about its growth and popularity in this region.
Restaurateur and chef Luke Mangan on Singapore
Australian author, restaurateur and chef of award winning establishments such as Glass Brasserie and Salt talks to I-S about his first venture, Salt grill.