There’s been some buzz about a couple of exciting new openings across town. But if you haven’t been keeping tabs, here a quick round-up.
1. Moncler
The French outdoor apparel brand will be launching its first store at Ion Orchard this year-end and it’s come a long way from its days as a utilitarian sportswear brand for rugged mountaineers. Of course, their signature quilted jackets are here to stay, but their Fall Winter collections for men and women features fashionista-friendly pieces such as floral bomber jackets, khaki shearling coats and structured wool dresses. It’s definitely not meant for the tropics, but if you’re going skiing in Aspen, then why not?
2. Megafash
The local e-commerce retailer is opening its third brick-and-mortar store at Orchard Gateway this Sat (Sep 12). Expect lots of hipster fashion and accessory labels for millennials, such as popular watch brand Daniel Wellington, socks label Iconic Socks, accessory purveyor Plain Supplies and TENS Sunglasses. If you happen to be at the store on Saturday, there’s free cold-brewed coffee by Australian specialty coffee roaster Blacklist Coffee for the first 100 Megafash Facebook and Instagram fans, and an exclusive storewide 12% discount.
3. In Good Company
The local fashion label’s 3,300 sq. ft. space stocks both womenswear and childrenswear collections, but clothes are not their only focus. There are international cult glossies by magazine retailer Magpie, books by local authors from publisher Math Paper Press, handcrafted bags from Hong Kong label Hoiming and laundry care products from Australian laundry brand Mr. Black. Plus, the boutique’s 800 sq. ft. in-house cafe by Plain Vanilla Bakery features for the first time, savory items like speciality grilled sandwiches, freshly made granola, fruit and yoghurt bowls with walnut crumble and agave nectar as well as cakes, pastries and artisanal breads.
4. Bespoke Club
More bespoke options for corporate honchos—The Bespoke Club has launched a new flagship store at Suntec City later this month. The 1,000 sq. ft. store customizes and tailors suits, shirts and separates for both men and women with prices ranging from $850 for suits. Expect to be fussed over by a team of experienced professional style consultants who’ll be dispensing advice on the best fit. There are also off-the-rack pieces for sale, like bow ties, pocket squares, cuff links, lapel pins, bracelet and a custom shoe collection for men. Orders typically take 4-6 weeks and an appointment is not necessary.
5. Muji
The popular Japanese zen lifestyle retailer’s newly revamped Paragon store comes with a couple of twist. It now has a Baby & Kids wear section, a made-to-order service for selected fabric and furniture products and yes, the much-awaited launch of Muji Cafe. The 1,300 sq.ft. cafe comes with a menu of items like salads, baked bak kut teh with honey glaze, fried chicken with sweet chili mayonnaise and saba with sweet and spicy miso sauce and a choice of white rice or bread. It also offers tea time options such as cakes and puddings, and hot and cold drinks like coffee, jasmine tea, matcha latte, iced yuzu squash and iced ginger ale. Just don’t leave your dirty trays on the tables—like IKEA’S food hall, it’s a self-service, pick-up-after-yourself concept.
