L’Aiglon
This brand new, upscale 76-seater bar at Neil Road is an exercise in cosmopolitanism. Inspired by owner Pierre-Emmanuel Plassart’s travels, the bar’s decor is best described as Parisian chic (every single piece of furniture was custom-made in France), coupled with Asian accents, such as Chinese lanterns. The food menu also runs the gamut, from dishes like […]
Singapore Art Week 2014: Art, artifacts and auctions
Singapore Art Week isn’t just about contemporary and modern art. Though events like Art Stage aren’t short on glamour, we also like indulging our inner nerds at exhibitions like Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda at the Asian Civilisations Museum. The trove of historical and cultural treasures remind us that art, like material culture, aren’t just […]
Ah Boys To Men musical to be staged in April
Hit local film, Ah Boys To Men, will take to the stage from April 18-27.
Q Menswear
Get fitted from head to toe in a sharp set that not only shows off your form, but also speaks dapper from the cut, fabric to colour, by Raoul menswear alum and co-founder of bespoke menswear label Clothesmith Chong Han San. There are over 2,000 options in the fabric library to choose from for your […]
SECTS Shop
This 1,600 sq. ft. menswear-focused multi-label boutique is divided into five sections, each catering to a specific style—casual, street, preppy, edgy and unisex. Look forward to brands such as Bangkok’s Shake Appeal, UK’s Bad Taste and Hong Kong’s 11 After 11.
Whole9Yards
Launched online in September 2013, the emerging Singapore-based womenswear international label pays a beautiful tribute to the fashion of the ‘50s with its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic, pared down for a modern feel. Silhouettes are typically hourglass and feminine, kept fresh with geometric prints and classic cuts (shirts and tailored vests). Colors aren’t wild either—think black, […]
Religion
The first standalone store of the cult British label, known for its anarchic graphics and heavy punk-rock vibes, stocks its signature distressed tees, expect printed maxi dresses and destroyed knits for women, as well as drop-crotch berms and leather jackets for men ($90 upwards). Can’t wait to get your hands on the cool threads that […]
Actually (Orchard Gateway)
Shutting down all their outlets and moving into a single space at 313@somerset was uncharacteristic of the Actually crew, who have always had two or more boutiques under their hipster belt. So it was no surprise that the indie multi-label store is back in the chain business with the opening of this boutique, their biggest […]
Singapore Art Week 2014: Night out at Gillman Barracks
During Singapore Art Week, Gillman Barracks, the art enclave comprising a diverse collection of contemporary art galleries, hosted an evening of art and music, with 16 exhibiting galleries as well as music and performance art throughout the night. Highlights of the evening were the much anticipated openings of CCA (Centre for Contemporary Art) with the […]
La Cuisson
Formerly known as Le Cuisson, La Cuisson serves up French plates, including highlights such as homemade charcuterie ($22) and ox tongue salad ($16).