All That Jazz Dance Academy, one of Singapore’s top dance schools, has recently opened its second studio at 10 Winstedt Road.

Since its inception in 2014, All That Jazz Dance Academy has provided students of all ages with a high standard of artistic dance education to inspire and foster excellence in the arts. At its studios in Forum The Shopping Mall and Winstedt Road, students are offered a wide variety of popular dance classes like Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Mommy and Me, Musical Theatre, Acro Dance and Twinkle Tots.

Vicky Lee Ward, Director of All That Jazz Dance Academy, started the academy out of her desire to share her deep passion for dance with others. She wanted to provide a safe and loving space, where students can learn dance and feel at home in the studios. To Vicky, dance is not just a super fun activity, but also one that can transform lives by building character, discipline and confidence.

The academy has grown significantly with students ranging from two-year-olds to adults, all united by their love for dance. The decision to open a second studio was made as it was getting pretty full at its Forum location. The space at 10 Winstedt Road was chosen due to several reasons – the spacious studios, the lush surrounding greenery, the cozy feeling of the community at Winstedt and the convenience of the location as it is close to Newton MRT station.

Compared to the Forum branch, the new studio at Winstedt Road boasts larger studio spaces. The comfortable waiting lounge is also much bigger, and there are a lot of new classes offered at Winstedt.

With their recent expansion, All That Jazz Dance Academy hopes to continue to inspire more dance students with positive experiences in its studios, with the teachers and staff members. Ultimately, All That Jazz plans to collaborate with more dance institutions and the entertainment industry to provide their students with more opportunities to pursue dance at a professional level.

New students of the academy can enjoy a free trial class at its new Winstedt Road studio. For more information and to sign up, visit here.

10, Winstedt Road, Unit #01-05/06/07/08

Tel: +65 6262 1570 Email: admin@allthatjazz.com.sg

The new Tuas Bus Terminal, located along Tuas West Drive is integrated with Tuas MRT Depot, sitting atop the depot building for more productive use of land, and has access ramps for buses leading to Tuas West Drive and Tuas Link 4.

This new terminal is part of LTA’s ongoing efforts to upgrade our bus infrastructure to better serve the needs of commuters. These efforts include constructing new bus interchanges, upgrading existing ones, as well as refurbishing the facilities at older interchanges.

The new Tuas Bus Terminal is equipped with two alighting berths, and one bus-stop style boarding berth to accommodate boarding and alighting activities. It features a priority queue zone and barrier-free toilets to better cater to the needs of the elderly and less mobile. There will also be enhanced facilities for bus captains and staff, including dedicated staff toilets and a staff lounge.

All four bus services currently operating from the existing Tuas Bus Terminal, i.e. Services 192, 193, 247, and 248, will operate from the new Tuas Bus Terminal. With the new terminal, these four bus services will no longer call at Bus Stop 25411 along Tuas West Drive. 

Tuas West Drive, Tuas Bus Terminal

Website: www.LTA.gov.sg / Tel: 1800 2255 582 

Website: www.sbstransit.com.sg / Tel:  1800 2255 663

adidas designs some of the best performance-driven athletic wear and sport-inspired fashion favoured by top celebrities and athletes globally. Check out their spanking new store at ION Orchard. 

No other brand has a more distinguished history and stronger connection with sport than adidas. It is their mission to be the best sports brand in the world. Everything they do is rooted in sport. This is what “The Badge of Sport” stands for as a brand mark. It is the sharp end of their spear, seen on innovative products, as well as with the world’s best athletes, teams and events. 

Already taking on the world, cult makeup brand 3INA (pronounced MINA) is about to open up in Singapore. 

Play and make with their professionally formulated on-trend colors and textures as the tools to create and reimagine who you want to be. 

Their cruelty-free & paraben-free innovative products are created to the highest professional standards and manufactured in Europe. 

2 Orchard Turn, Basement 2, ION Orchard

Now you don't have to head to Busan for authentic Korean Fishcakes! Head down to ION Orchard and have a taste of Busan today at Samjin Amook. 

Founded in 1953, Samjin has the longest history in fishcake industry in Korea. 

For 65 years, Samjin has dedicated itself to the most efficient and high quality production system. Samjin has 3 Manufacturing Sites in Busan, Korea.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B4-34 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6759 0988 Email: singapore@samjinamook.com

Ready to serve you and their many fans at Bugis Junction; Yankee Candle's newest addition has a whole section catered to your automotive needs.

From Charming Scents to Car Jars, Car Vent Sticks and even Car Vent Clip, they have a little something for the crazy car-lovin people.

With over 150 fragrances, they offer the world's largest and most compelling selection of candle and home fragrance scents. 

200 Victoria St, Bugis Junction

Email: customercare@yankeecandle.com.sg

Polished, urban and dedicated to beginner and intermediate climbers; Boulder Movement is the first premium climbing gym located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. 

Rock climbing is a full body workout that improves your overall physical fitness

Climbers of Singapore, Boulder Movement has got 30 meters of climbing wall, a fully stocked fitness zone and classes for you to learn more about climbing.

6A Shenton Way, Unit #B1-03 Downtown Gallery

180 Kitchener Road, Unit #01-14/15/16 City Square Mall

Tel: +65 6509 5314 Email: cslevis@jaygee.com.sg

OUE Social Kitchen is your kitchen in the city to co-cook, co-create and commune! That's right. Singapore's very first communal kitchen is a space designed for friends, families and even strangers to come together, and share and discover the joy of cooking and dining together.

At OUE Social Kitchen, they celebrate the joy of cooking and creating culinary feasts with anyone and everyone. 

Bring your own ingredients, whip up your own meal and let them do the cleaning up! Guests will have full access to state-of-the-art equipment and enjoy a range of crockery, utensils and basic condiments provided for. 

Go and embark on a savoury adventure, construct ingenious food encounters and share a meal and every other experience that goes into making it.

6A Shenton Way, Unit #03-02/03 Downtown Gallery

Inspired by first class travel, YOTEL translates the language of luxury airline travel into compact but luxurious spaces without the hefty price tag. Uncompromisingly designed around the needs of guests, the new YOTEL in Singapore will take the essential elements of luxury hotels and place them into smart spaces that will deliver rooms or ‘cabins’ as they like to call them with everything you need and nothing you don’t.

There will be large open spaces and areas specially designed for co-working, social gatherings and exercise to create a real sense of community.

Opens 1st October 2017. Brilliant experiences await guests at YOTEL Singapore. It begins with their excellent location right on Orchard Road, one of the city's most vibrant shopping and entertainment hubs.

Flanked by iconic shopping malls, restaurants and hotels; guests can enjoy world class shopping, great food and entertainment right at their doorstep. Orchard Road’s bustling and incredible vibrant culture is also a perfect complement to YOTEL’s dynamic brand. 

Their cleverly designed cabins ensure functionality and comfort in every one of YOTEL Singapore’s state of the art hotel rooms.

Cabins come with all your usual creature comforts and are innovatively designed with all the elements of a luxury hotel, delivered in a compact and smart way with high ceilings to give you that loft style feel.

They have a wide range of cabin types to suit every budget and every occasion, starting with their standard 'Premium Queen Cabin,' moving all the way up to their ‘VIP’ Suite.' find out more about their cabin types here. 

366 Orchard Road, Yotel Singapore

Tel: +65 6866 8000 Email: singapore.contact@yotel.com

MSGM is a fashion brand born in 2009 and created by Massimo Giorgetti in partnership with The Paoloni Group. 

“More is more” truly applies to Italian designer Massimo Giorgetti’s design sensibilities.

His label MSGM is fast becoming a cult fave with confident women and men who love the sartorial adrenalin and uplifting optimism that comes with Giorgetti’s compelling mash-up of colours, prints and shapes. Offering a twist on traditional Italian style, MSGM creates bold, brightly coloured collections of statement tailored pieces and silk shirts.

2 Bayfront Avenue, Bay Level, Unit #L1-17A The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

German European School Singapore (GESS) is set to move in to a brand new custom built K12 campus on Dairy Farm Road in 2018. The project opens an exciting new chapter in the school’s development as two existing campuses will be consolidated into one purpose-built school with brand new facilities.

With the aim to grow the school community by up to 2,000 new students, construction work on the site commenced on January 15th, 2016. The campus will be ready to move into during the 2018 June/July school holidays in order to operate by August.

The new campus includes important school facilities and spaces that are designed for the mindset of future generations. These include a sports field and hall, swimming pool, music and drama facilities, age and subject-specific classrooms, canteen, specialist rooms, design technology studio, library and an auditorium. Find out more here.

Dairy Farm Road, German European School Singapore

Tel: +65 6469 1131 Email: info@gess.sg

Tiong Bahru Park, Tiong Bahru Road

Website: www.Nparks.gov.sg

Diggersite is a fun destination and has brought its one-of-a-kind edutainment centre indoor with a new branch set up at Suntec City. 

Diggersite offers a unique experience for families and kids! It is a one-of-a-kind edutainment centre that provides realistic experience in operating small scale construction machinery. The recreational and educational digger rides will also help children develop skills such as hand-eye coordination, which forms the basic foundation for writing, crafts and other fine motor activities. 

You can also visit their recently relocated new outdoor site at 91 Lorong Chencharu in Yishun.  

Diggersite will definitely provide unforgettable day of fun-filled activities designed to enhance hand-eye coordination skills and at the same time fostering independence through hands-on experience in operating the machinery. 

3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #02-734 Suntec City Mall

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Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and flavor company has open a new cutting-edge $13 million Global Perfumery Creative Centre at Singapore’s Science Park.

Expanding the Group’s footprint in Asia, the 3,500 sq m state-of-the-art facility will offer world-class capabilities from perfume creation and technology innovation, to cutting-edge application labs and consumer insights. This Global Centre of Excellence houses the Group’s leadership teams for Hair Care, Soap Bars and Detergent Powders, uniting Firmenich’ s expertise in Fine Fragrance, Body Care and Home Care.

Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895, Firmenich has created many of the world’s best-known perfumes and flavours that billions of consumers enjoy each day. Its passion for smell and taste is at the heart of its success. It is renowned for its world-class research and creativity, as well as its thought leadership in sustainability and exceptional understanding of consumer trends.

Each year, it invests 10% of its turnover in R&D, reflecting its continuous desire to understand, share and sublimate the best that nature has to offer. Firmenich had an annual turnover of 3.2 billion Swiss Francs at end June 2016.

Website: www.firmenich.com

After being closed for nearly three years, Novena Church which is also known as Church of St Alphonsus, one of Singapore's most popular Catholic churches, will finally reopen soon. 

The revamp of the 67-year-old church costs $54 million and the first mass will be held on 29 September. Seating capacity has now almost doubled, from 800 to 1,500. 

The church will be home to 18 impressive stained-glass windows. Additions also include a 200-seat auditorium, a multi-purpose hall and also an underground carpark too.

300 Thomson Road 

Tel: +65 6255 2133 Email: secretariatcssr@novenachurch.com

Canberra Station is a new MRT stop on the North-South Line. The North-South Line is Singapore’s first MRT line – parts of it were open in 1987 – but a new Canberra Station will be added to it in 2019. 

As the elevated station is being “tagged” onto an existing line, construction will be challenging as the planners have to be mindful of working hours and work spaces. 

When the new station opens in 2019, residents in the vicinity will have a direct connection to the MRT network, without the need to take a bus. Commuters travelling towards the city centre or Jurong East will save up to 10 minutes of travelling time.

To better facilitate commuter movement and enhance accessibility, Canberra station is designed with five entrances, with one connected to the new housing estates across Canberra Link. An elevated link bridge to be built across Canberra Link will enable commuters to directly access the city-bound train platform. The new station will also have covered linkways to bus stops, pick-up and drop-off points as well as bicycle parks.

Save My Bag was founded in 2013 by Valentina and Stefano Agazzi in Bergamo, Italy. Intended originally as a luxury waterproof cover to “save” a designer bag, Save My Bag has gone as far as a unique “it bag” status all of its own. 

Visit the newest stand-alone Save My Bag boutique at Raffles City,

Save My Bag’s allure is in its ironic, playful and smart contemporary design, as well as its innovative construction. Made in Italy of Poly-Fabric with Lycra ®®, Save My Bag is chic and cruelty free, resilient and refined, super light and super unique. Our signature fabric is a super soft blend that is even lighter than neoprene. We use premiere Italian Lycra® to provide you with a lightweight, durable and chic bag.

Save My Bag is an example of Italian excellence that has guaranteed an international success in just three years. The brand is distributed in 40 countries, 23 flagship stores and more than 1.500 selected boutiques throughout the world, in all major capital cities and in the most exclusive destinations.

In 2016 the company has produced 300K bags. 

A diamond company extraordinaire, London-based jeweller Graff is involved in every stage of their jewellery making process – from the sourcing of each rough stone, right through to the cutting, polishing and final setting of each exquisite jewel. You can now shop for their beautifully-crafted pieces at its Singapore flagship boutique located at ION Orchard.   

The founding of Graff in 1960 by Laurence Graff marked the start of an extraordinary journey spanning over five decades, which continues to this day.

Throughout its rich history, Graff is said to have handled more diamonds of notable rarity and beauty than any other jeweller, and to this day continues to inspire and excite the world's most discerning clientèle with its jewellery.

The world's most fabulous jewels can be found in over 40 Graff stores worldwide, including London, New York, Moscow, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #02-17 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6509 8082 Email: graffsg.ion@graffdiamonds.come

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first three civil contracts for Circle Line 6 (CCL6) totalling S$1.75 billion. Works on these three contracts are expected to commence by the end of 2017 and complete by 2025.

The 4-kilometre CCL6 will have three stations, and will close the loop for the Circle Line (CCL) by connecting HarbourFront Station to Marina Bay Station. When the CCL6 stations of Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward are completed in 2025, the CCL will have a total of 33 stations, including 12 interchange stations with other MRT lines. It will also expand the rail network to areas such as Spottiswoode and the southern edge of our existing CBD.  

With CCL6, commuters will enjoy a direct route between areas in the west like Pasir Panjang and Kent Ridge and key employment areas in the Central Business District, as well as upcoming developments in the Marina Bay area. Commuters travelling from areas like Paya Lebar and Mountbatten will also enjoy faster access to the retail and office centres in the HarbourFront area.

As an orbital line, CCL enhances overall connectivity and capacity, and strengthens the resilience of the MRT network by connecting the existing radial lines and creating multiple routes between stations. For example, a commuter travelling from Jurong East to Marina Bay will have the alternate option of transferring to the Circle Line at Buona Vista Station.

To cater to future needs, Kim Chuan Depot will be expanded to almost double its capacity from 70 to 133 trains. The integrated depot will also house 550 buses, which will allow us to optimise land use. The expansion of the depot will be completed at about the same time as CCL6 in 2025.

Website: www.LTA.gov.sg

Another new exhibit is a viewing pool where visitors can study sea anemones, sea cucumbers, feather stars and other intertidal organisms up close. The Public Gallery will also feature aquariums for visitors to admire coral reef organisms such as sea fans, sponges and reef fish, and learn about NParks’ coral conservation efforts.

Sisters' Island Marine Park, Sisters' Island

NParks developed and curated the St John’s Island Trail to encourage public appreciation for its rich biodiversity and the history of St John’s Island and Sisters’ Islands Marine Park. The trail is part of NParks’ outreach initiatives on marine biodiversity under NParks’ Nature Conservation Masterplan, which consolidates Singapore’s biodiversity conservation efforts to help achieve Singapore’s City in a Garden vision.

The 2.8 km St John’s Island Trail comprises 15 stations marked with signboards that serve as both station markers and educational resources, highlighting the diversity of flora and fauna as well as the island’s colourful history. 

Wine Connection's new 200-seater bistro at VivoCity is the perfect choice for all day dining, after work drinks or weekend brunches! Their al-fresco dining area facing the Sentosa waterfront offers their patrons a wine & dine experience with a view to remember.

Indulge into a menu of classic European dishes, paired with their collection of over 200 labels of exclusive wines, available by the bottle or by the glass.

Browse their wine shop to select your pick to enjoy with your meal or to take-away, or simply taste before-hand from their monthly selection of 28 wines available on tasting from a self-service wine-dispensing system.

Two Cognita schools in Singapore – Australian International School (AIS) and Stamford American International School (SAIS) have collaborated and their world-class Early Learning Village boasting a 50,000 sqm campus is now open. Located at Kim Chuan Lane, the innovative new shared campus has been designed specifically for children aged 18 months to six years old and is the first in the world on this scale for Early Years education.

Among the shared facilities between the two schools in the Village are various multifunctional spaces thoughtfully designed with young children in mind, such as a 20-metre swimming pool which adapts to the competencies of the little swimmers – 10 short horizontal lanes for beginners, and four longer lanes lengthwise for more confident swimmers, and an indoor, air-conditioned gymnasium for their acclaimed SMART Steps specialist physical education classes and after-school enrichment.

Inspired by the world-famous Reggio Emilia philosophy incorporating the environment as a third teacher in its architecture, interior design and curriculum, the Village represents a revolutionary step in early childhood education where this age group is the first and only thought. The campus is designed by award-winning Bogle Architects in collaboration with Gary Moore, Professor of Environmental Behavioural studies at Sydney University, and Rosie Long, a Reggio Emilia Early Years Education specialist, to include specific architectural and design elements that elevate the early learning experience.

Each corner of the Village caters to the growing and developing child, with changing discovery spaces attached to every classroom which empower young learners to play to their strengths and interests. Their learning experience also extends beyond the classroom where they can choose from specialty co-curricular activities such as gymnastics, ballet, sports, drama and language-learning, amongst many others.

3 Kim Chuan Lane

Email:  asia@cognitaschools.com

Created by three bold and beautiful fashionistas, 4-yr-old Malaysian fashion label Duchess & Co is set to open its first Singapore store very soon at 313@Somerset. 

Not only does Duchess & Co captures the latest trends but also offers timeless, classy collections of dresses, skirts, blouses and trousers – with a modern twist. 

This unique Malaysian brand prides itself on its standalone signature. It uses its vintage expertise that comes with tremendous statement and classic print to create a wide-range of designs for the everyday girl who likes to style up and stand out from the crowd. 

313 Orchard Road, Unit #03-09/10, 313@Somerset  

Strange & Deranged is a home & lifestyle retail business dedicated to bring you only the best in artisanal and handcrafted home decoratives with a soul. Visit their revamped store on Level 1 of Palais Renaissance.

Strongly believing in the sublime combination of heritage, techniques, modernism, style, comfort and well-being in a cohesive interior space, they pride themselves in possessing a unique ability to curate and marry an eclectic selection from around the world to bring to you a seamless blend of contemporary style and unexpected quintessence. 

The store has some lovely works of artist Candone Wharton; unique sculptural ceramics inspired by ancient architecture & vessels.  

390 Orchard Road, Unit #01-09 Palais Renaissance

Tel: +65 6737 9289 Email:

Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB@SDE) will be a new addition to the existing three buildings of the NUS School of Design and Environment. The new building, which will be completed in early 2019, will function as a living laboratory to promote research collaboration with public agencies and industry partners.

With a gross floor area of 8,514 square metres, it will house a mix of research laboratories, test-bedding facade, design studios, as well as teaching and common learning spaces. It will also include a 3D Scanning Laboratory, the NUS-JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation Centre and the NUS-CDL Smart Green Home. 

Conceptualised by the NUS School of Design and Environment, the NZEB@SDE is designed to be climate-responsive with net-zero energy consumption. The six-storey building will feature a range of green building designs, such as harnessing solar energy, hybrid cooling approach, natural ventilation and lighting.

One key aspect of the NZEB@SDE is its contemporary architecture design which demonstrates a deep understanding of the tropical climate of Singapore. The design concept incorporates a large overhanging roof, which together with the double facades on the East and West of the building, shade it from the sun’s heat and provide a cooler interior.

The building design also makes use of the architectural concept of “floating boxes”, where its shallow plan depth and porous layout allows for cross-breezes, natural lighting and views to the outdoors. Weather permitting, rooms can also be opened to natural breezes, and air conditioning is used only where it is needed, reducing the electricity usage of the building. The result is an architecture that seeks to offer a deeply biophillic experience that connects NUS staff and students to the campus’ natural surroundings.

NZEB@SDE is also designed to consume only as much energy as it produces. This is made possible by harvesting solar energy using more than 1,200 solar photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. On days when there is insufficient solar energy, the building will draw energy from the power grid. Over the course of the year, the net amount taken from the grid will be zero – achieving net-zero energy consumption.

4 Architecture Drive, NUS School of Design & Environment

Tel: +65 6601 2690 Email: enquiry@nus.edu.sg

The Artground is an arts centre and accessible play space for children aged 12 and under and they aim to provide positive arts experiences across a variety of art forms.

Throughout the year, The Artground will present interactive art installations that children can climb through, over and under and this changes tri-annually. This provides excellent non-directive play opportunities for children to discover and practice their motor skills.

The Artground draws inspiration from the poem, The Hundred Languages of Children. 

“The child is made of one hundred.
The child has a hundred languages
a hundred hands
a hundred thoughts
a hundred ways of thinking
of playing, of speaking.
a hundred, always a hundred
ways of listening
of marveling, of loving
a hundred joys
for singing and understanding
a hundred worlds to discover
a hundred worlds to invent
a hundred worlds to dream.”

- Excerpt from, The Hundred Languages of Children by Loris Malaguzzi.

The Artground encourages everyone who visits their center to be creative by offering opportunities for the child and the artist to remain inquisitive for life. Their primary arts programmes and ancillary workshops that go beyond the arts realm, facilitate learning through play and empower children to express themselves in a hundred ways. 

On the weekends, The Artground will provide a variety of art-related programmes that families with young children can engage in together. These include gardening, performing arts (music, dance/movement & drama) as well as arts & craft activities.

90 Goodman Road, Block J, Unit #01-40 Goodman Arts Centre

Tel: +65 6925 0621 Email: info@theartground.com.sg

The Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) will open on Monday, 4 September and will be the ninth completed integrated transport hub in Singapore.

In addition to greater convenience for commuters with seamless transfers between the new air-conditioned bus interchange and the Bukit Panjang MRT and LRT stations, commuters using the new Bukit Panjang ITH can expect new features to enhance their overall journey experience. The new ITH will also feature several technological innovations to improve workplace safety, for example, a traffic management system to detect and increase bus captains’ visual awareness of bus movements within the bus parking area.

The Bukit Panjang ITH is the first integrated transport hub operated by SMRT Buses, who has invested significantly to ensure a positive travelling experience for commuters using the new ITH.

The Bukit Panjang ITH will take on a different look and feel, with its design and function planned around three key themes: Commuter Centricity, Workforce Oriented and Community Bonding. Please refer to the Annex for a summary of new features at Bukit Panjang ITH. 

One of the few features unique to this hub is that commuters can soon borrow items such as portable USB charger, shopping trolley and an umbrella when they travel through the Bukit Panjang ITH. To borrow the items, commuters need to go to the WeCare Shop located near the bus interchange at the ground level of the connected Hillion Mall, also to provide an identity card (to be scanned) and a contact number. They may keep the items for up to three days, after which SMRT employees will contact them to return the things.

The Bukit Panjang ITH is fully equipped with barrier-free facilities which makes it convenient to take public transport, especially for commuters with mobility issues as well as commuters travelling with young children and prams. For example, graduated kerb edges are installed at all boarding berths to facilitate boarding and alighting of buses by passengers in wheelchairs. Bus berths and lifts have also been braille-equipped for the visually impaired.

Priority queues and accompanying seats will also be demarcated for seniors, less mobile and expectant mothers to rest and wait at, so that they can be accorded priority boarding for their buses.

All new and upcoming ITHs and Bus Interchanges developed from 2014 are also designed with standalone nursing rooms which comes with diaper changing amenities and a wash basin.

Website: http://www.smrt.com.sg 

Well-loved by celebrities in Singapore as well as in the region for its edgy, rock and roll style clothing designs, American brand Hardy Hardy has chosen ION Orchard for the location of its first flagship boutique in Southeast Asia. 

Set in the heart of Orchard Road and slated to open in early September, the new 1,200 square feet retail space will feature sleek marble flooring, elegant rose-gold and black metal railings and rugged industrial walls. This will be Hardy Hardy's second Singapore store following the first at Bugis+.

Inspired by American street couture brand Ed Hardy, the diffusion line Hardy Hardy caters to the young (and young at heart!), spirited and rebellious wearer. A rich sense of urban cool underlies each collection while the inspired tattoo motif embodies the American Rock’n’Roll legend. The skull logo from Day of the Dead is the brand’s signature logo, representing the endless pursuit of innovation and a darkly alluring aesthetic.

Hardy Hardy blends the art of tattoo and the spirit of Rock’n’Roll into every design. Each collection projects a sense of mental toughness and a vibe of poetic romanticism mirroring the hedonistic rebelliousness of Guns N’ Roses. This gothic aesthetic is reworked into youthful, ready-to-wear designs that capture the wearer’s attention with striking prints, sharp tailoring and bold detailing to create a distinct take on high street style.

Beat the winter blues this season and get set to party with Hardy Hardy’s urban chic Fall/Winter collection. Whether you’re going for biker cool or party rock, this range dares to be different. Mix and match these distinctive pieces to create your own street-smart statement. From studded leather jackets to tulle skirts and crystal-embroidered sweaters, you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd.

This rebellious collection is marked by understated black and white combinations juxtaposed against dark moody fabrics. Featuring the label’s signature blood red roses, skulls and American eagle, this latest season also incorporates glittering sequins, tough metallic studs and sparkling crystals to create the ultimate rebel rocker look.

The Fall/Winter campaign also introduces the stunning work of two exceptional artistic collaborators; renowned Singaporean actress, singer and model Fann Wong and acclaimed celebrity photographer, Wee Khim.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B1-23 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6634 0946 Email: enquiry@hardyhardy.com.sg 

*Photo credits: Hardy Hardy Singapore

Wayneston Studios, located at The Promenade @ Pelikat, is the newest Teddy Bear Speciality Store in Singapore.

Wayneston Studios provides a wide range of bear-making supplies such as Mohair, Alpaca, Synthetic Fur, Glass Eyes, Joints and even Artist bears from all over the world.

Besides this, Wayneston studios also facilitates Teddy Bear Making Workshops for a small interactive group of enthusiasts and corporate workshops for a larger audience. 

Wayneston Studios also collaborate with international Teddy Bear Artists to introduce and conduct exciting Teddy Bear Making Workshops to fellow artists and enthusiasts in Singapore!

If you are a Teddy Bear collector, artist or maker this is definitely a place you should not miss.

From Seoul to SoHo to Singapore; South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster is set to open its first Southeast Asia flagship store at ION Orchard in September. 

Customers can shop its full eyewear range at the upcoming store, which includes Gentle Monster’s recent collaboration with international celebrity Tilda Swinton.

Often sported on A-list Korean and Asian celebrities, as well as influential models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, Gentle Monster is known for its experimental designs combined with high functionality. 

Gentle Monster currently has 15 flagship stores worldwide, including China, Hong Kong and South Korea.

Part of GRI Group, a leading international apparel and accessories retail group with a core focus on Asia, especially China; eq:iq is a brand new lifestyle concept with an emphasis on #livefortoday, when a constant exposure to style and images, driven by social media, has had us rethink fashion and reconnect with the digital-savvy #millennials. Now open at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

With a promise to the #nowandnew, eq:iq delivers close-to-season collections that react fast to the global trend and Asian market, however with a consistent theme balancing femininity and urban utility. 

2 Bayfront Avenue, Canal Level, Unit #B2-91 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Tel: +65 6688 7017 Email: ccclub_cs@griretail.com

A modern Singaporean restaurant, Jiakpalang Eating House is inspired by traditional Zi Char stalls, serving a wide selection of new local dishes at wallet friendly prices.

How about some Bak Kut Teh jelly instead of your usual Bak Kut Teh soup? 

Set in the Alexandra business district, the new eatery is helmed by Executive Chef Nixon Low who was previously with Portico Group.

His creations for Jiakpalang are creative and has its own unique characteristics. 

One signature dish at Jiakpalang is the Ang Ji Kao stout-braised beef cheek ($17) with crunchy peanut butter mash and Nashi pear. 

Have you ever thought about how Singapore’s built environment has been transformed over the years? Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to develop the buildings we see around us today? You can now learn about these and about the past, present and future of our local building and construction scene at the newly revamped BCA Gallery (Building and Construction Authority).

Located at the premises of the BCA Academy at Braddell Road, the 2-storey gallery has been expanded from a single storey showcase and now houses six different zones with multimedia and interactive features. Learn about the transformation of our built environment and how buildings are built, from conceptualisation to occupation, through the gallery's interactive displays!

At the first few zones, visitors can find out how local building marvels were developed and learn about the various productive construction technologies adopted in the local building industry

Visitors to the BCA Gallery will experience an interactive journey of Singapore's building development through the years and gain insights into BCA's role in shaping a safe, sustainable, high-quality and friendly built environment for Singapore. The four key pillars of an excellent built environment, namely, safety, quality, sustainability and friendly, are highlighted collectively in this multi-sensory treat of interactive exhibits, model showcases and pull-out panels.

The Gallery is sub-divided into three zones according to three distinct themes:

• Zone 1 - Milestones of our Built Environment

• Zone 2 - Building for Safety and Excellence 

• Zone 3 - Towards Our Vision

Located within Hillion Mall at Petir Road, PCF Sparkletots @ Cashew is PAP Community Foundation's (PCF) first childcare centre in an intergrated development. With a space of of over 2,000 sqm, the centre will provide full day child care and infant care services for over 280 children.  

Their educators believe young children have an innate curiosity about their environment and a spontaneous desire to explore, imagine, construct and question. To support and develop this natural desire, their S.T.E.A.M. Approach (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) enables children to explore, experiment and engage all their senses.

The centre's curriculum will follow that of other PCF Sparkletots pre-schools, which is regularly reviewed, and focuses on areas like numeracy, creative expression and motor skills development.

Be it just simply covering grey hair or keeping up with the latest color trends, mǐ the salon's ammonia-free hair colouring service will give you high coverage and great result that look bright and luminous. Visit their spanking new space at ION Orchard. 

Feel at home and awaken life's sensory pleasures at their scalp spa hideaway within the salon and indulge yourself in a bespoke massage for a deeply relaxing journey.

Established in 1873, Niessing is a German award winning jeweller in contemporary jewellery design, celebrated for its legacy in cutting-edge innovative craftsmanship that has always been ahead of time.

Niessing perfects the art of romance and the sacred bond of marriage with its impressive suite of engagement rings, wedding bands and finest hand-crafted jewellery, including Red Dot winning designs.

Today, Niessing is one of the world’s leading names in contemporary jewelry design and they expect a whole lot from their jewelry. Jewelry has to express individuality. It has to fit the present and be timeless, too. 

6 Scotts Road, Unit #01-10 Scotts Square

Following its successful and well-received first Singapore store at Raffles City Shopping Centre; Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo (UR) will be opening their second store here at Plaza Singapura. 

Urban Revivo Fall '17 collection is a storied exploration of stark contrasts. Between the new and old, walk the line between gilded decadence and fallen degeneration, a sense of new romanticism arises. Explore the bold, new, and experimental autumn collection from Urban Revivo. 

68 Orchard Road, Level 1 Plaza Singapura

Tampines Regional Library was the first regional library under National Library Board (NLB) and it covered a floor area of 6,208 square metres back then. The all new Tampines Regional Library at Our Tampines Hub has unveiled on 5th Aug, and spans a floor area of 12,600 square metres. 

More than 400,000 books are available in the nation's four official languages. The library will also feature a Singapore collection of more than 12,000 books by local authors.

The new Tampines Regional Library is the largest of its kind in Singapore, and spans five floors with dedicated spaces for children, teens and adults. Other than books and library programmes, visitors can also enjoy facilities such as the PIXEL Labs@NLB maker space, an indoor playground (opening in October) and a culinary studio. 

The National Library Board (NLB) is partnering with the People’s Association Culinary Studio to hold cooking classes there. The studio will also showcase a digital display of recommended books, as well as cooking videos to facilitate learning. 

1 Tampines Walk, Unit #02-01 Our Tampines Hub

Email: enquiry@nlb.gov.sg

Ling Wu is a Singapore brand which creates luxurious handbags for modern, independent women.

The purposeful collections of handbags and accessories use butter-soft leathers and hand-polished exotic skins to create soft, voluminous bags that embrace the wearer’s body and lifestyle with voluptuous shapes and colours. Time certainly has no grasp on these designs, which become increasingly beautiful and graceful the more they’re worn.

Visit Le Salon, a new apartment store concept by Ling Wu located on Chip Bee Gardens.

43 Jalan Merah Saga,Unit #02-78

Tel: +65 9696 3118 Email: ling@lingwu.sg

Fred Perry prides itself on being the first British heritage brand to successfully blend sportswear with streetwear to create some of the most iconic styles of the last century. Throughout their history, they have always stayed true to their ethos of authenticity, integrity and attitude.

Their latest space will be opening soon at Bugis Junction featuring an industrial-chic interior.

The brand was born in the late 1940s, when former Austrian footballer Tibby Wegner approached three times Wimbledon champion Fred Perry with an idea. Their initial venture was the very first sweatband, which was quickly adopted by tennis players across the courts of Britain. In 1952 the pair launched what was to be Fred Perry's most famous garment: a slim fit cotton pique shirt with Laurel Wreath embroidery.

200 Victoria Street, Level 2 Bugis Junction

Email: info@amnesty.com.sg

The newly re-opened Salvatore Ferragamo boutique at ION Orchard spans over an area of about 290 square metres and houses a thorough selection of Salvatore Ferragamo collections of Men’s and Women’s bags, shoes, leather goods. 

The store’s interior is both elegant and luxurious, in line with Ferragamo’s signature style, creating a refined, understated ambience with a decor that reflects the design concept of Salvatore Ferragamo stores around the world.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #01-12 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6509 8003

Since its launch in 1978, Calvin Klein Jeans has been positioned as an authentic designer jeans brand known for its innovative fits, details, and fabrics. Visit the Calvin Klein Jeans' new boutique at VivoCity and add a few of their pieces to spice up your wardrobe. 

Calvin Klein is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands include Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum Label, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear & Calvin Klein Performance.

Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include women’s dresses and suits, men's dress furnishings and tailored clothing, men’s and women's sportswear and bridge and collection apparel, golf apparel, jeanswear, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, women’s performance apparel, hosiery, socks, footwear, swimwear, jewelry, watches, outerwear, handbags, small leather goods, and home furnishings (including furniture).

Monster Curry is a fast-growing Japanese Curry restaurant chain here in Singapore. They have a total of 10 outlets, with their Suntec City, Bugis Junction and JEM outlets being the latest to the family. These 3 outlets were established within a short 2-month period between June-July.  

Be mesmerised by the distinct flavour made from fresh fruits, a unique Japanese curry with selectable spiciness level coupled with a range of assortments on a whopping plate size of 34cm in diameter! 

Monster Curry’s sauce contains up to 14 different spices and vegetables and requires up to two days to cook so as to bring out the “Umami” to its fullest.

50 Jurong Gateway Road, Unit #02-06 JEM

Tel: +65 6734 2123

From a sprinkling of rose petals to golden flakes of almond, how would you create your very own Magnum? Step inside Singapore’s first ever flagship Magnum Pleasure Store located at ION Orchard, and let the ultimate pleasure experience take over.

The Magnum Pleasure Store is where you can customise your very own Magnum ice cream with choices of dark, milk, or white Belgian chocolate, with over 18 toppings to choose from, like cocoa nibs, rose petals, and goji berries.

Customers can further complement their premium Magnum ice cream with Magnum coffee, which uses Magnum chocolate-infused coffee beans.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B2-07 ION Orchard

Open for public use since 12 July, the 400m Rail Corridor Test Track is located between Choa Chu Kang Road & Upper Bukit Timah Road and features a 100m stretch of glow-in-the-dark section. 

The test track will undergo a two-year trial to determine the best surface material for use that will make the Corridor safer and more accessible. Government agencies will evaluate the durability of the materials and gather feedback from the public. 

Four different surface materials each take up a 100m stretch: fine gravel, grass and gravel,  earth-coloured porous concrete, and natural non-toxic light green strontium aluminate minerals, which absorb ultraviolet light during the day and cause the track to emit a soft glow at night.

Behind Bukit Panjang MRT Station

Website: www.ura.gov.sg/ms/railcorridor/