Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair

The buzz: The cult Swedish fashion label founded in 2004 by Astrid Olsson and Lee Cotter has nothing to do with shoe repairs or the swanky New York avenue. Scarce and elusive, the label was only available in limited numbers in select department stores—until now that is. Browse entire racks filled with distinctive Swedish designs […]

Club 21b

The buzz: It’s fashion reborn for multi-label boutique Blackjack, which closed down in 2011. Its reincarnation, Club 21b, focuses on more luxe and avant garde labels with a distinctive sartorial point of view.The vibe: Less minimal and austere than its main sister stores Club 21 and Club 21 Men at Four Seasons Hotel, the vibe […]

Actually

The Actually crew pulled the shutters on all of their outlets, consolidating all their wares in a single venue at 313@somerset. Their biggest boutique to date is still as off-beat and hip as ever, with an unusual five-door storefront and quirky toys littered around the warm-industrial space. There are more labels to be had, too, […]

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Singapore’s most exclusive mall of the moment, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is home to all the big name brands from Cartier to Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo to Yves Saint Laurent. You can even take a sampan ride on The Shoppes’ indoor canal.

Sia Huat Pte Ltd

This is the shop that chefs and restaurants hit for all their tools of the trade. You’ll find everything from pasta‑making machines and kitchen utensils, to an array of glassware and pots and pans.

The Inn at Temple Street

Occupying five restored shophouses, The Inn is a boutique hotel rich in heritage. The area, once occupied by Straits Chinese trading houses, lends the hotel inspiration in its design.