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.
Upclose with Oniatta Effendi of The Gunpowder Trail
Ahead of The Gunpowder Trail’s debut for the Closer series, Wendi Gu chats to the star of this intimate play about mother-daughter relationships.
State of the Art: Shoot and Point
An exciting exhibition showcasing the iconic works of boundary-pushing international photographers.
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 […]