Swagger
Rather than pack the space with as many products as possible, this smart multi-label store has gone for the sparse and moody bachelor look, decorated with vintage items like a record player and weighing scales. Goods here, which run the gamut of fashion and grooming products, are mostly handcrafted by artisans from heritage-rich brands like […]
Finespun Clothiers
The discerning man’s dream come true, this Ann Siang Hill gem offers bespoke tailoring, prêt-à-porter accessories and even customizable smoking slippers. And they’re mighty exclusive, too— remember to make an appointment before you drop by!
The Singapore Live Music Guide 2012
So many gigs, so little time. As the concert season hits fever pitch with more international acts arriving and more local bands performing, I-S charts the ways you can get your live music fix over the next few months.
Big Mama Korean Restaurant
We really called it when we declared Tiong Bahru the next IT ‘hood last year (download our handy Tiong Bahru guide), and things don’t seem to be easing up, what with new spots like month-old Po Tea To and PS. Cafe setting up shop at the space formerly inhabited by White Canvas Gallery—irrefutable evidence that […]
Singapore’s Regular Gig Nights
Don’t miss out on these regular gigs by quality local and regional acts.
Le Jardin d’Antoinette
Interview: Natalie Hiong for Singapore HeritageFest 2012
This former banker will be performing folk tunes at Singapore HeritageFest 2012, a showcase of tours, exhibitions and concerts on cultural diversity. She tells Chin Hui Wen how school fostered her love of music and her lack of stage fright.
Olympic Sports and Where to Train for Them in Singapore
We might not be the greatest in the world at these sports, but we do have pretty awesome facilities and trainers, and a whole lot of enthusiasm.
Aphorism
The buzz: Not just another collectible vintage store, this is the first bona fide antiques gallery in the increasingly gentrified Tiong Bahru neighborhood. The vibe: A quaint little 35 sq. m. art space, which doubles up as owner Jean-Baptiste Oudea’s office. Reminiscent of a Parisian bourgeois apartment with a local twist, floors and walls are […]
Handle Bar
Step inside this place and you’ll have a sudden urge to ride a bike. From photos of real-life renegades and bike parts donning the walls to furniture made out of motorbikes, this bar oozes a rebel-on-the-road vibe. Check out the signature motorized margaritas ($12)—concocted by a special gas blender that looks just like a bike’s […]