Piquardo

Those looking for reliable, quality travel accessories must check out Italian label Piquadro’s range of professional leather goods. Its first standalone boutique here stocks the signature handcrafted Sartoria collection (the name says it all)—individually numbered computer briefcases with internal iPad and notepad carriers (from $1,520) are made by hand using the fine art of saddlery, […]

Mulberry

The buzz: English luxury brand Mulberry, well-loved for its range of leather bags, opens its first-ever flagship boutique in Asia at Mandarin Gallery. The vibe: Airy, refined and luxe, the roughly 4,000 sq. ft. duplex is sprinkled with natural textures throughout the interiors, including limestone-tiled floors, curved timber screens and wooden shelves, while shiny brass material rims the furnishings to add a touch of glam. The […]

Lomography Gallery Store

Although Lomo fans have always been able to get their color saturated photography fixes through various retailers in town, this is the first flagship store to open here, also the first in Southeast Asia—believe it or not. Adorning its walls are literally hundreds of images of Singapore captured by the various members of the local […]

J Shoes | CityLink Mall

The latest store for the classic British footwear brand is also its most inviting—slate walls, custom floor design interlaying concrete and hardwood, adjustable shelving using reclaimed metal and wood and bi-fold glass doors by local design team Grey Canopy. It’s the perfect setting for the wide selection of classic brogue shoes, boots and sandals (from […]

Foundry Store

Besides its own namesake designs, browse cult labels like Denmark’s Hay and &Tradition, Finland’s Secto Design and the UK’s SCP, which have been curated for their heritage, durability and creative thought processes. Highlights include Swedish brand String’s iconic and timeless wall shelf that was designed in 1949, Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s stunning copper lamp and […]

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Following the critical and financial success of 2009’s Sherlock Holmes, it was inevitable that fiction’s greatest sleuth would venture into Hollywood’s most dangerous territory—the land of sequels. But, as we’ve seen this year in particular, sequels have come into their own.Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) is investigating a series of bomb attacks and killings around […]

Extra Virgin Pizza

You can always count on The Lo & Behold Group to dream up cool concepts with cheeky names, case in point: two-week-old Extra Virgin Pizza. If you’re wondering about the name, it’s really a reference to the purity of extra virgin olive oil, so no need to wear white. Expect to find a casual alfresco […]

End of Empire: A Changi Museum War Trail

Retrace the footsteps of the British in Singapore during the war. Hear stories about the ferocious artillery assault on the Labrador Battery, the massacres at Alexandra Hospital and visit the Kranji War Cemetary in honor of the soldiers who fought in the defense of this far flung outpost of the British Empire. 

Dhobis, Saris and a Spot of Curry: A Little India Walk

Get a taste of the subcontinent’s culture as you walk through Little India’s markets, temples and bazaars. Traverse the gardens of the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple to learn about Hindu philosophy and take in the captivating aromas as you pass by the spice mills.