Keystone Restaurant
The buzz: This two-month-old fine dining establishment in the CBD serves up progressive modern European fare (don’t let that scare you off though). The vibe: Urbane chic. Instead of the usual been and done décor, owner and director Eddie Han wisely decided on varying shades of muted gray, punctuated with bold splashes of red to […]
24th Singapore International Film Festival
With a new team at the helm, the 24th SIFF features an eclectic program of 144 feature films from around the world. Here’s what not to miss.
Winner of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2011, Sean Lee
The recent recipient of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu photography award tells Terry Ong about his childhood fantasies, dreams and insecurities.
Penhaligon’s
The buzz: The British fragrance house has opened its first outlet in Singapore, and it’s a multi-sensory labyrinth.The vibe: The store’s a real architectural beauty—the moment you step through the glass doors, you’re likely to be drawn to traditional Victorian features like the elegant wood paneling, leather padded walls (carved with a tessellated ribbon pattern […]
Kevin Seah Bespoke
What better way to make an entrance than by donning a bespoke suit? Get measured by one of Singapore’s finest tailors Kevin Seah for a traditional Savile Row standard, which features fine 1/8” French seams, 23 stitches per inch stitching and mother pearl. All these mean you get a shirt for you and you alone, […]
Francis Cheong
Boutique and Parlour by Ashley Isham
The buzz: First ever duplex multi-label concept store by homegrown sartorialist Ashley Isham. The boutique’s on the first floor and the tearoom (Parlour) is on the second. The vibe: Grand gold and white hues rule. Luxurious coverings by Goodrich Global adorn the walls, some of them featuring gorgeous Chinoiserie designs. The tearoom serving crepes, cakes and cocktails […]
Loewe Gallery
Windows Experience Zone
Opened: May 2011 The buzz: The first Windows space of its kind in Southeast Asia (Thailand will have its one of its own in October), with an area exclusively dedicated to the latest Xbox gadgets. The vibe: At first glance, the WEZ doesn’t look too impressive. Throughout the store are island displays with four to […]
Atlas Sound and Vision
The buzz: Singapore’s own Atlas Sound & Vision sets a high bar, with this multi label tech mecca, the only one of its kind here. The vibe: Even with high expectations, you’ll likely be blown away by the sheer opulence. It’s (oddly enough) modeled after the dance floor of a club, but looks and feels […]