Singapore’s new destination to Look Well, Keep Well and Eat Well, Downtown Gallery, is part of the redeveloped OUE Downtown development on Shenton Way.

It is a one-of-a-kind destination for like-minded people to commune, comprising approximately 150,000 sq ft of premium retail space spread over six levels, including one basement level, housing bold new retail and lifestyle concepts. Its prominent 262-metre-wide frontage is one of the longest single retail frontages in the heart of the commercial district, creating more window display space than any comparable development. Click here to read more about Downtown Gallery. 

6A Shenton Way

Tel: +65 6513 7727 Email: concierge@downtowngallery.com.sg

Following the success of their well-received flagship store at 313@Somerset, T2 Tea from Australia is now also available at ION Orchard. 

Founded in Fitzroy, Melbourne back in year 1996; T2 is about reinventing and reimagining the humble tea leaf, and sharing their teas with anyone who’ll listen.

They’re inspired by the people they meet, and the far-flung places they visit. They get a kick out of taking ancient tea rituals and reimagining them, bringing them to a modern tea table. 

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B1-13 ION Orchard

Shiseido Group’s high prestige brand “Clé de Peau Beauté” is excited to announce the opening of its first free-standing boutique in Singapore.

Located in the heart of Orchard Road – at Mandarin Gallery, the 1,012 square ft boutique features a concept and design that is the first of its kind in the world.

The store concept was conceived and inspired by the “Limitless Radiance” that every woman can unlock with Clé de Peau Beauté’s products and services. ‘Limitless Radiance’ is exemplified from the facade with specially-crafted architectural lighting that gives the storefront (facing Orchard Road) dimension akin to a multi-faceted jewel.

Also unique to the store, “Limitless Radiance” is epitomized with 12,000 suspended Swarovski crystals that represent Brilliant Cells exquisitely reflecting light from within.

In line with the brand’s mission – to provide service that is “Beyond Expectations”, areas within the store are designed with the modern woman’s comfort in mind. 

Featured areas include:

●　A warm, welcoming entrance to a product “Degustation Area”. Similar to the tasting of a chef’s most premium and signature dishes, customers are invited to fill their senses with free and open access to testers. This free area is intended to stimulate curiosity and interest in the products.

●　A place where customers can receive an intimate consultation for top-of-the-line products like Synactif and La Crème, or enjoy the luxurious textures of Clé de Peau Beauté’s makeup away from prying eyes in the Private Zone Area.

●　The world’s first area designated for gift – giving. Present a gift of radiance wrapped with finesse for a lasting impression. Pamper yourself or that someone special. 

●　Two facial cabins that inspire quiet relaxation and replenishment. Available only at Clé de Peau Beauté Mandarin Gallery, each service includes an original hand and arm massage to relieve fatigue as it comforts the mind.

333A Orchard Road, Unit #01-09 Mandarin Gallery

For over 60 years, La Perla has followed the evolution of the female body through different fashions and trends. Its 2nd boutique is now at Ngee Ann City and the new store offers not only lingerie but also an elegant line of ready womenswear.

In 1954 Ada Masotti, an Italian woman full of talent and courage, began the journey towards her dream: creating an atelier of corsetry in the name of the best Italian tradition. Beginning in a small laboratory in Bologna, the Italian town renowned for its solid tradition of silk factories and textile manufacturers, Ada used her talent as a skilled corset maker to create works of art enhancing feminine beauty.

Presenting her creations in boxes lined with velvet as if they were precious jewels, led to the name La Perla - representing the most feminine and harmonious gem.

391 Orchard Road, Unit #02-12G, Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya Shopping Centre

Tel: +65 6738 7531

On Wednesday, May 24, luxury timepiece brand Breguet celebrated the reopening of its Marina Bay Sands boutique. The House relocated its previous 115 sqm store to a more spacious 134 sqm in the premier luxury shopping destination, The Shoppes.

Breguet is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches, founded in Paris in the year of 1775. Currently it is part of The Swatch Group and its timepieces are now (since 1976) produced in Vallée de Joux in Switzerland.

Breguet contributes to the heritage and culture of Europe through partnerships with St.Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum, the Château de Versailles and Louvre in Paris plus numerous philharmonic orchestras and many others.

Some of Breguet's famous patrons include; Queen Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, Talleyrand, Selim III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Caroline Murat, Tsar Alexander I, Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill all succumbed to the art of Breguet.

10 Bayfront Avenue, Casino Level, Unit #B2M-236 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Tel: +65 6338 6006

The city skyline will glimmer with a kaleidoscope of colours and spectacular lights each night with Spectra, a free-to-public outdoor light and water show displayed over the water at the Event Plaza along the promenade.

Combining an array of state-of-the-art lasers, lighting, water effects and projections, the show promises to be a multimedia extravaganza set to an orchestral soundtrack composed by award-winning local music producer Kenn C. At the heart of the performance lies a bespoke, 12-metre tall laminated glass-and-stainless-steel prism that bursts into life throughout the show.

10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza

Tel: +65 6688 8868 Email: inquiries@marinabaysands.com

Ever tried banana with coffee? Asia’s first affogato bar, The Affogato Bar will offer you that combination with their 'Banana Ramble'. It comes with fresh bananas and banana cake paired with aromatic double-espresso shots from Dimattima (a household name in Melbourne’s coffee scene).

What exactly is affogato? It is commonly explained as an Italian dessert consisting of ice cream topped with shot/shots of espresso coffee. This cosy cafe tucked within Bukit Timah’s quiet Cluny Court offers five different Affogatos. 

Enjoy their hand-rolled bagel sandwiches too. Their newest addition is the Toasted Black & White Sesame Bagel with New Zealand Smoked King Salmon.

SAMA Curry & Cafe at the new Downtown Gallery serves authentic Japanese soup curry. Get ready to taste the furiously delicious soup curry in 30 different levels of spiciness - measured in “bears”, from baby bear to adult bear and crazy bear. 

SAMA Curry & Cafe opened its first store in Hokkaido in 2004. Today, there are 10 SAMA outlets in Japan mainly in Hokkaido, Sendai, Tokyo and Fukuoka. Also available in Hong Kong and now in Singapore.