Interview: Robyn
Swedish music sensation Robyn has been in the industry for more than a decade (first in mainstream pop and later producing electro-pop tunes). Her most recent release was an innovative three part album—Body Talk Pt. 1, Body Talk Pt. 2 and Body Talk—in 2010. She opens up to Chin Hui Wen about what connects all three parts, as well as finding a balance between touring and creating fresh music.
Interview: Dae Ho Kim for Nanta (Cookin’)
One of the performers in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival award-winning show Nanta (Cookin’) tells Chin Hui Wen what it takes to put on a stage act that dazzles with rhythmic crockery and knife work, as well as lively music.
Interview: Robbie Hoyes-Cock
The main man behind the wild B-Yond parties and the upcoming Podium Lounge
shindig for F1 shares his personal thoughts and fondest memories with Terry Ong.
Art Preview: The Wedding Dress: 200 Years of Wedding Fashion
This exhibition follows the evolution of matrimonial garb through the ages. Chin Hui Wen hears from Edwina Ehrman, curator of textiles and fashion at the Victoria & Albert Museum, about the origins of the contemporary wedding dress, caring for the delicate clothes and their lasting romantic appeal.
Carven
The buzz: This is the first standalone store for the acclaimed French label which is taking the catwalks from Paris to New York by storm. The vibe: Using Parisian-style minimal white mosaic tiles, the space features refined furniture with W-shaped mirrors, graphic light benches, wooden shelves and curtained-off fitting rooms to set itself apart from […]
Dr. Hauschka
The buzz: German beauty brand Dr. Hauschka, known for its natural, organic and biodynamic products, moves to its new flagship store at ION Orchard. The vibe: Calming and intimate, the 500 sq. ft. space features a neutral color scheme and a bright, clean and modern aesthetic. The wall panels next to the reception counter hide […]
Mad Dog Bistro & Bar
Choose from a wide selection of wines, such as the Chateau Laffitte Laujac 2005 ($95 per bottle).
Boss BarBQ
The chicken at Boss BarBQ (the largest grill and barbecue chain from Korea) is the bestseller, served with ddeokbokki (braised rice cakes) and a generous serving of raw onions. Stärker beer is also on tap.
Little Saigon Bar & Restaurant
Colombo Restaurant
This place has the best view on the strip from its fifth floor, rooftop spot, as well some of the most authentic Sri Lankan cuisine (think crispy onion-and-chickpea-flour fritters, hearty, mouth-numbing lamb dishes, and cheese-stuffed naan) in town. Make sure you call ahead to reserve seats.