A project jointly developed by JTC, Singapore Tourism Board and Enterprise Singapore, Design Orchard aims to nurture home-grown brands and profile local design talents. Housing retail, incubation and event spaces under one roof in the heart of Orchard Road, the clustering of designers at Design Orchard will foster collaboration and offer varied opportunities for designers to test-bed and commercialise their products. 

Slated to open in early 2019, the 2.5-storey development is one of the initiatives under the Retail Industry Transformation Map (ITM), launched in September 2016. The Retail ITM envisions a thriving retail industry comprising a mix of highly productive omni-channel retailers, and local brands with global footprints, supported by a skilled and professional workforce.

As nurturing Singapore's design talent is integral to a pipeline of strong local retail brands that have capacity to internationalise, Design Orchard will provide a suite of support programmes that Singapore design talent can tap on for growth. Specifically, designers will be able to connect with overseas production partners and fashion associations, as well as get support for tradeshows and market access trips, business mentoring, training and other services.

250 Orchard Road

The Hour Glass have opened a new store in VivoCity.

Established in 1979, The Hour Glass is one of Asia’s leading specialty watch retailers representing international watch marques such as Hublot and Sinn. It remains a watch haven for all watch collectors and enthusiasts alike with its wide ranging Swiss luxury watch brands.

VivoCity, #01-24

Optic Butler will be opening soon in Paragon.

The Optic Butler seeks to be a Top quality eyewear retailer hub online by providing a large variety of eyewear products from the most reputable brands around the world. They believe in quality and efficiency and seek to provide you the best possible experience of purchasing your very own eyewear. 

Paragon Shopping Centre, #03-49

If you are looking for designer wear cheaper than it normally is, Club 21 has a few options for you.

The designer multi-brand retailer recently opened an outlet store, called Outlet by Club 21, in IMM Shopping Mall in Jurong.

IMM Shopping Mall, 2 Jurong East Street 21

Pedder On Scotts has opened in Scotts Square.

Pedder on Scotts brings more than 100 of the hottest international footwear, handbags and accessories brands to Singapore. The store offers a range of luxury and contemporary designer products across women, men & children. It features seven retail zones: On Pedder, On Pedder Men’s store, New Generation, Weekend & Sports, Cool Kids, and Kiosks. Renowned coffee connoisseurs The Coffee Academics completes the space.

Scotts Square, Level 2, 6 Scotts Road

Tel: +65 6244 2883 or Email: thedesk@pedderonscotts.com

Julie Nicole will be opening a new store at the Capitol Piazza.

Julie Nicole is a brand new retail concept that aims to provide accessibility to luxurious and high quality European brands. 

#01-17 Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road

Accor will this year open its first ibis Styles hotel in Singapore, called ibis Styles Singapore, where the former Hotel Windsor used to stand at the corner of MacPherson and Aljunied Roads.

ibis Styles is one of Accor's economy brands. The 298-room hotel, with a ship-like exterior, is set to open in Q4 2015.

The hotel will be complemented by MacPherson Mall, which is part of the same complex. The hotel's amenities include a 25-metre free-form swimming pool on the fourth floor, as well as a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a pool bar, modern gym and a water feature. Its interiors have also all been refurbished with innovative designer furniture.

MacPherson Road

Pedder Group’s largest concept in South East Asia will launch in the third quarter of 2015 at Scotts Square.

The second level of Scotts Square will welcome a new retail concept by footwear, handbags and accessories specialist Pedder Group which will present the largest offering of its type in Singapore, with more than 200 brands curated in an innovative store environment of 20,000 square feet and supported by exceptional service. 

The concept is designed as the narrative of a journey and will feature six different zones of experience. Brands include Christian Louboutin, Charlotte Olympia, Gianvito Rossi, Nicholas Kirkwood, Sophia Webster amongst many more.

On Pedder Men’s Store – Following the launch of the Hong Kong flagship, the On Pedder Men’s store will be the ultimate destination for contemporary and luxury designer brands and is designed for the discerning man in search of anything from a utility high top sneaker to a tailored lace-up with a twist.

New Generation – Geared towards the young and daring, New Generation presents contemporary brands such as Pedder Red, and footwear brand, Ash.

Naiise is a curated destination for original, well-designed products and daily design inspiration. Naiise is one of the fastest growing design retailers locally and currently stocks more than 2,000 products from 250+ emerging and established brands from Singapore and around the world.

Founded in the belief that design adds value to people’s lives, Naiise strives to make good design accessible and relevant to more people through its various touch-points – online, pop-up stores and customer experiences. Naiise is also a platform where designers can promote and showcase their products to larger audiences.

By working closely with its community of partners, curators and customers and maintaining a vibrant social media presence, Naiise hopes to nurture a community of people who love and appreciate good design. Naiise is design for everyone, for everyday.

#01-30 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive

South Korea’s The Shilla Duty Free has opened across Changi Airport's three terminals and stocks 182 brands. 

Approximately 80 of these brands are completely new to the airport, while 26 are reported to be exclusive and unavailable anywhere else in Singapore. Among the brands exclusive to Singapore are Aromatica and Jean Louis Scherrer Perfume. Shilla has also introduced more than 35 Korean brands.

Shilla also announced that by June a new double-storey outlet in terminal 3 will provide facials and beauty consultations.