Interview: Singapore Designer Mae Pang

One of our most experimental (yet accessible) local fashion designers, Mae Pang has managed to fuse quirky prints and pleats with slim and playful silhouettes that are all her own. Ahead of her group show Future Fashion Now, she chats with us about her upcoming collection and future plans.

I-S Readers’ Choice Awards 2012

It’s that time of the year when we put our opinions aside and let you do the talking. And you have! We received thousands of votes this year (the most ever) and here’s your pick on the best, coolest, most awesome individuals, venues, products and services this city has to offer. And the winners are… (drum roll please)

Charging Forward

Will the trend of restaurants not charging service charge survive in Singapore?

Singapore Bars & Restaurants With No Service Charge

Bar Bar Black SheepGreat heartland joints offering Indian, Thai and Western food along with a full bar menu. East siders rejoice—they just opened a fourth outlet at 362 Tanjong Katong Road.BrothBroth, which stands for “Bar Restaurant On The Hill”, got a four-star review on our last visit. Service here is discreet and understanding (quite an […]

Interview: Ong Keng Sen for Lear Dreaming

This play, first staged in 1997, is a retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear done in the style of Japanese Noh drama. Chin Hui Wen talks to director Ong Keng Sen about his motivations for bringing the show back 15 years after its debut and his hopes for the local theater scene.

Loof

The buzz: Fans of rooftop bars take note. After a short hiatus, Loof has emerged with a facelift and new local focused concept in May 2012. The décor: The Loof crew has made some serious effort to jazz up the space, sporting a chic yet laidback look. We’re really digging fresh features like the super […]