5 awesome trends NOT happening in Singapore

Chocolate chip cookie milk shots

We can’t wait to pound from a cookie shot glass filled with milk! Photos of these treats went viral earlier this year when Cronut inventor Dominique Ansel debuted his new creation at South by Southwest (SXSW).

Secret parties

Sure, we’ve seen secret dinners in Singapore, but secret parties are hot right now in NYC thanks to secret gathering organizers, Wanderlust Projects. Their parties are held in abandoned buildings, though, so this one might be tricky to do here.

Drones and quadcopters

It’s not just a military gadget anymore. These flying wonders make for great aerial photography. And, let’s face it, they’re pretty cool-looking. Nobody wants to fly a regular toy plane anymore.

Social fitness

In the States, gyms are coming up with social networking sites of their own— think Facebook for fitness junkies—where members can partake in virtual races, send post-gym dinner invites and lots more. We promise to get off our butts when this comes to Singapore.

Room key apps

Hotel chain Starwood is working on a keyless room access system in the US, where guests can use a special mobile app to check in to their hotel without visiting front desk. No more locking yourself out.


Read our May 9 cover story on 14 trends set to take over Singapore.