Penhaligon’s

The buzz: The British fragrance house has opened its first outlet in Singapore, and it’s a multi-sensory labyrinth.The vibe: The store’s a real architectural beauty—the moment you step through the glass doors, you’re likely to be drawn to traditional Victorian features like the elegant wood paneling, leather padded walls (carved with a tessellated ribbon pattern […]

Kevin Seah Bespoke

What better way to make an entrance than by donning a bespoke suit? Get measured by one of Singapore’s finest tailors Kevin Seah for a traditional Savile Row standard, which features fine 1/8” French seams, 23 stitches per inch stitching and mother pearl. All these mean you get a shirt for you and you alone, […]

Boutique and Parlour by Ashley Isham

The buzz: First ever duplex multi-label concept store by homegrown sartorialist Ashley Isham. The boutique’s on the first floor and the tearoom (Parlour) is on the second. The vibe: Grand gold and white hues rule. Luxurious coverings by Goodrich Global adorn the walls, some of them featuring gorgeous Chinoiserie designs. The tearoom serving crepes, cakes and cocktails […]

Windows Experience Zone

Opened: May 2011 The buzz: The first Windows space of its kind in Southeast Asia (Thailand will have its one of its own in October), with an area exclusively dedicated to the latest Xbox gadgets. The vibe: At first glance, the WEZ doesn’t look too impressive. Throughout the store are island displays with four to […]

Atlas Sound and Vision

The buzz: Singapore’s own Atlas Sound & Vision sets a high bar, with this multi label tech mecca, the only one of its kind here. The vibe: Even with high expectations, you’ll likely be blown away by the sheer opulence. It’s (oddly enough) modeled after the dance floor of a club, but looks and feels […]

Sony Ericsson Concept Store

Opened: Renovated Mar 2011 The buzz: This store may be located in the heartlands but it’s also the most recent in Southeast Asia to be redone to reflect the new Sony Ericsson experiential retail concept. The vibe: The store design takes its cue from the phones themselves—there are play, art and entertainment experience zones set […]