Great New Places

The Closet Lover (TCL) is a home-grown fashion brand which is gaining a lot of popularity. They encourage women to be effortlessly comfortable in their own skin by embracing the differences in styles, shapes and sizes.

Apart from having a keen eye for the ever-changing fashion trends, they believe in creating pieces with styles that excite. They are constantly pushing their boundaries to reinvent new styles that reflect their charmingly feminine and fun personality. All apparels on TCL are self-manufactured.

Valentino’s new flagship boutique at ION Orchard continues the innovative store concept developed by the Valentino Creative Direction – spacious and modern, the space creates an aesthetic that resonates with audiences today. The boutique carries all womenswear and menswear product categories from ready-to-wear to accessories and fragrances.

Beyond The Vines Design Store is where you will find the Beyond The Vines' latest apparel range of women’s, men’s and lifestyle things.

They are delighted to open their brand-new design studio at Takashimaya to the community, ushering in a rebranding of a label that will allow them to focus on the creation of lifestyle goods and homeware, as well as their signature ready-to-wear collection.

Beyond The Vines is a design studio based in Singapore. Their design philosophy has always been about duality – create boldly, design simply. The core of their inspiration comes from keeping with the pulse of contemporary culture and the natural atmosphere, to find strength where differences exist. Beyond The Vines puts forth a way of life that celebrates possibility.

391 Orchard Road, Unit #B1-42/46 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City

Tel: +65 8777 1810 Email: hello@beyondthevines.com

The Love, Bonito woman has a passion for beauty, style, art and above all, curiosity for life. Shop Love, Bonito's latest fashion collections at their new VivoCity boutique.

Having emerged onto Singapore’s online fashion retail scene in 2010 as a pioneering online label, Love, Bonito has since been presented with an accolade of awards, most notably the coveted SME Asia Award 2013/2014 awarded by The Asian Business Journal and The Trade and Industry Association in Singapore. True to her brand manifesto of “Empowering Confidence Through Style”, Love, Bonito offers women a wide array of designs to dress impeccably yet comfortably, bringing out their best. The brand is highly reputed for expertly striking a balance between style and affordability. Love, Bonito brings accessible high street fashion to women from all walks of life with more than a hundred new designs released each month.

1 Harbourfront Walk, Unit #02-07A VivoCity

Email: hello@lovebonito.com

Fit and Fab is a premium store at Marina Square which offers performance-based and fashionable fitness apparels, exclusively for women. Fit andf Fab is also an official distributor of Manduka Yoga, a brand which makes the world's finest athletic performance products, including yoga mats, towels, bags, props and men's & women's fitness apparel.

Layers, textures and muted colours form the foundations of Bora Aksu, the namesake label of its London-based Turkish founder and designer, Bora Aksu. The brand’s collections comprise equal parts romanticism and a refined yet modern aesthetic.

Known for its dreamy gowns, Bora Aksu’s pieces will be sure to please any fashionista. So head down to their newly-opened boutique at Paragon.

For his contributions to the British fashion industry, Bora Aksu has received the royal nod of approval from Queen Elizabeth II.

Emerging fashion brand, Sans & Sans, sets out to rejuvenate oriental fashion by incorporating sensuality and femininity exude elegance through contemporary east meets west aesthetics.

‘Twain shall meet’ the growing needs of modern women of today. For aspiring women to travel in style with the ease of movement in their fine fabric.

Sans & Sans is now open at VivoCity, #02-191.

A contemporary ready-to-wear label for the modern woman; Sans & Sans offers luxury-quality wardrobe essentials made from beautiful fabrics at a disruptive price. Born from a passion for great design and drive to deliver the perfect fit.

Their in-house product team work closely with their teamof seamstresses, pattern cutters and production houses to develop versatile wardrobeessentials designed to last for beyond the season.

Expect to find muted neutrals mixed with black, navy and whit with injection of "seasonal" colours of hazelnut and greenery.

Introducing TFG London at Paragon, a boutique which carries fashion brands Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles and Damsel in a Dress, all under one roof.

TFG London is owned by The Foschini Group Limited (TFG), a leading publicly listed South African retail group. TFG first entered the UK market through the acquisition of the premium womenswear brand Phase Eight in January 2015, forming TFG London. Since then premium womenswear brands Whistles, Hobbs, Damsel in a Dress and Studio 8 have been added to the Group, positioning TFG London as the owner of some of the most successful premium and affordable luxury womenswear brands in the UK.

Damsel in a Dress offers directional design for modern, confident women who know exactly what they want to wear.

Hobbs offers understated British style to smart, busy women. Since its launch in London in 1981, Hobbs has grown from a small shoe label to a brand synonymous with the best of British design, with exquisite craftsmanship and pin-sharp attention to detail intrinsic to the Hobbs brand.

Phase Eight is a premium, design-led womenswear brand established in London in 1979, offering contemporary day and occasionwear collections, with a focus on quality fabrics and exclusive designs. Since launching internationally in 2012, the brand has rapidly expanded to include over 200 stores and concessions across 24 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Whistles is a contemporary fashion brand, based in London. A shopping destination for the busy, dynamic woman, Whistles create timeless pieces with an intelligent sense of design. Collections are considered, wearable and yet distinct, with true seven days a week appeal, crafted to fit effortlessly into modern life.

Shang Xia, the celebrated luxury brand backed by Hermès, has arrived in Singapore. Visit Shang Xia at Takashimaya to experience contemporary Chinese design, made with exquisite craftsmanship.

The Shang Xia brand, established jointly by the world famous designer Jiang Qiong Er and France's Hermès Group, celebrates a contemporary fine living lifestyle.

“As above, as below”, the name of Shang Xia is simple but profound. It represents the oriental philosophy pursued by China in its long history, which links tradition and the present, Oriental and West, human and nature — a symmetrical, balanced beauty between seemingly diametric poles.

Shang Xia believes that both time and emotion can be embodied in objects. It has created an artistic ensemble of furniture, homeware, apparel, leather goods, jewelry, accessories, and tea set that is centered on home and represents a perfect melding of tradition with modernity.

Shang Xia expects to bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible, tradition and present. The brand will continue to use its distinctive combination of contemporary design with exquisite hand craftsmanship, Chinese culture, and the highest quality standards to champion the dazzling grace of everyday modern life.

AKINN is a fashion label that takes inspiration from the stories of individuals and the industry at large with every collection. By combining exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and inspiring stories, AKINN aims to cultivate responsible consumption with apparels to go beyond trends or seasons.

Looking ahead, their vision is to build a collaborative design platform that goes beyond fashion. They hope to bring together Singapore-based creatives and craftsmen from other design disciplines to co-create exquisite pieces that befit the sophisticated tastes of design-savvy individuals.

AKINN is the brainchild of Wykidd Song, a renowned Singapore designer most known for co-founding fashion label Song+Kelly, the first Singapore RTW brand sold internationally (Harrods, Selfridges, Barneys New York, and more). Wykidd’s impressive portfolio includes menswear design, as well as successful roles as design director for various brands across the region.

Paul Smith is Britain’s foremost designer. He is renowned for his creative spirit, which combines tradition and modernity. Famous for its clothing and accessories collections, Paul Smith specialises in an inventive use of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge design to create beautifully made, desirable, modern pieces. Visit Paul Smth's newest boutique which is now open at Marina Bay Sands.

Paul Smith is a tastemaker – a leader of British and international design trends. With an enthusiasm for eclectic cultural references and idiosyncratic combinations of pattern and colour, applied with understatement, Paul Smith expresses a truly contemporary aesthetic.

Paul’s saying, that ‘you can find inspiration in everything’, means that references are eclectic, coming from high art and everyday life. Each Paul Smith design is underpinned by a dry British sense of humour: quirky but not frivolous, eccentric but not silly. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

After months of work and development, Singapore's most famous homegrown tailor brand, CYC have launched their brand new Capitol Piazza concept store – fully furnished and designed precisely to take your tailoring experience to the next level. Drop by for a visit and be wowed today!

Since 1935, CYC has been on a journey of distinction in dressing their customers for style and success. Their values, support of sustainability, communities and people continue to inspire them to embrace the new, while sustaining their valuable heritage.

Here are the top 5 things you can do at the newly-opened CYC @ Capitol Piazza (besides tailoring):

1. Create a 3D customised outfit - Ever find it difficult to imagine what some fabric swatches would look like as a shirt? You’re not alone. The solution: A touch screen 3D shirt builder in-store that helps you visualise your outfits with their curated range of fabrics, collar styles, and button colours! They also gave you the option to pair them with trousers so you’ll know just how to style your shirts!

2. Check out their new line of bespoke shoes - Get to learn more about your feet in the process. The concept store presents the collaboration between CYC and Hong Kong’s premier bespoke shoe artisans, ShoeArtistry. Apart from excellent craftsmanship, and a wide selection of beautiful veg-tanned patina leathers and styles to choose from, they’ve also got a 3D foot scanner to help them measure your feet with maximum speed and precision. With that collected data, they’ll be able to craft shoes moulded to fit the arches, insteps and heels of your feet perfectly.

3. Become a fabric expert in 3 minutes - “What is the difference between 1-ply and 2-ply cotton?” and “What’s the difference between cashmere and merino wool?” Their fitting rooms aim to answer all the common fabric-related questions they’ve encountered in their years of experience. With this knowledge, you will be able to pick out the exact fabric that meets all your needs without being overwhelmed by the choices.

4. Let your creative juices flow like you used to as a kid - Bringing your family and kids along? Now there’s a space for them to play while you focus on getting your clothes done! Create your very own backdrop for an Instagrammable shot with miniature CYC shirts, trousers and quirky animal magnets!

Don’t forget to tag them (IG: @cycmadetomeasure) while you’re at it!

5. Take a peek into CYC's 84-year history - Some of you have known of them since you were kids; some through your parents, some through their heydays. Regardless , it is nice to get a peek into the history of renowned local companies. For those new to CYC, go on a short journey with them as they reveal pivotal moments of CYC's 84-year heritage.

Love, Bonito is the largest homegrown fashion brand created for real women, by real women. Love, Bonito offers a wide selection of quality workwear, casual wear and occasion wear.

The newest Love, Bonito store at Funan is their largest physical store in Singapore. The shop has instagrammable spots, an express e-commerce counter and on-demand stylists. The store also hold workshops and events to bring the community together to experience the brand.

109 North Bridge Road, Unit #02-09 Funan

Email: hello@lovebonito.com

Founded in Bangkok by two sisters, innit brings imaginative and versatile designs in its signature pleats and curls. Shop their latest apparel designs at their newest branch in Singapore at Takshimaya Shopping Centre.

Having the modern woman in mind, each piece is created to be worn in at least 2 different ways. innit pieces are also handmade, heart-made in Thailand and aims to provide marginalised women in Thailand with work opportunities.

Understanding that every woman has a different body type and style, innit emphasises on producing efficient and versatile pieces for every woman - creating timeless outfits for any occasion while keeping innit's distinct and romantic style. Focusing on workmanship and quality, every piece from innit is crafted in-house to create the best possible version of innit designs for you.

Featuring intricate lingerie pieces designed for the modern sophisticated woman, Chaloné promises romantic and sensual style while not forsaking the importance of comfort and fit.

The winner of Singapore Tatler’s Best Lingerie Award, Chaloné carries luxury labels like Lejaby, Lou Paris, and Aubade, and also stock larger cup sizes. Vist their newly-opened boutique at Jewel Changi Airport to check out their home brand Miracle Transformation Bra, or approach their Lingerie Consultants in store for bra fitting consultations.

Founded in 2001, Spanish retailer Oysho offers lingerie, gym wear, beach wear and home wear. A celebration of feminine sophistication, their collections are lovingly designed to marry fashion and grace with comfort and quality.

Shop to your heart’s content within the Oysho Singapore flagship store's warm and open spaces, which reflect Mediterranean aesthetics and contemporary technology.

Oysho's client is a natural, independent and self-confident woman who pays attention to detail, values quality and incorporates the latest trends in her outfits.

Oysho was created in 2001 and is present in 44 markets with over 600 stores worldwide, selling online in over 32 markets via its website www.oysho.com.

A diffusion line of Franco Moschino's iconic Italian design house, Love Moschino at Jewel Changi Airport is a playful and irreverent fashion collection injected with a sense of youthful cool.

Love Moschino has the same qualities as the Moschino brand – creativity, intelligence, and a penchant for irony. The difference? Love Moschino also reflects the qualities of LOVE – empathy, feelings and closeness.

Shop for the latest Love Moschino designer fashion & accessories at the newly-opened boutique at Jewel Changi Airport.

Elevate your style with ease at work and at play with Massimo Dutti. The Spanish label’s collection of workwear and casual clothing is designed for the urban, independent and cosmopolitan man and woman.

Massimo Dutti was founded in 1985 and was acquired by Inditex in 1991. It now has over 790 stores in more than 75 markets.

The brand was originally aimed at men's fashion. Starting in 1995, women's fashion was launched in all its dimensions: from the most urban lines to the more casual. With this, Massimo Dutti has consolidated at all levels as a group with national and international growth, which today has over 10,000 employees.

In 2003, Massimo Dutti launched a children's fashion range under the trade name Massimo Dutti Boys & Girls. This line is being implemented progressively in stores in several markets, where the stores are large enough to house its specific space.

Since September 2006, Massimo Dutti has been fully designing and marketing the following lines:

Women: Women's wear, Accessories, Fragrances
Men: Men's wear, Accessories, Personal Tailoring, Fragrances
Boys & Girls

S Lady is a multi-label clothing and accessories retailer at Raffles City and it is a shopping destination for the modern, dynamic and confident woman. S Lady have carefully curated a selection of quality contemporary pieces, providing women with day-to-night outfits for every occasion.

Popular online fashion brand Love, Bonito's 2nd brick-and-mortar store is set to open in early December at Jem.

Starting out as a passion project in 2010, Love, Bonito has grown exponentially over the last 8 years and is now the largest homegrown fashion brand, made for real women by real women.

With a current team of 80, they have strong local and retail presence across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia, while also shipping internationally from their headquarter.

50 Jurong Gateway Road, Jem

Email: hello@lovebonito.com

International fashion lingerie label 6IXTY8IGHT is proud to announce the opening of its second and third stores in Singapore at Bugis Junction and Tampines 1 on 24 November and 1 December 2018 respectively, hot on the heels of the opening of its first boutique at VivoCity a mere four months ago, in July.

All local stores mark the first three boutiques for the brand in Southeast Asia. 6IXTY8IGHT’s rapid expansion in Singapore is testament to the overwhelming popularity of the brand’s signature fun, comfy loungewear and lingerie for young women at pocket-friendly prices, designed specifically for the Asian female figure.

At 340m2, the Bugis Junction store will be the largest for the brand in Singapore, with the Tampines 1 store following a close second at 270m2. Both retail stores will feature similar interiors, splashed in 6IXTY8IGHT’S signature pink hue that celebrates the spirit of the 6IXTY8IGHT girl: playful, cheeky and cool. Neon signs featuring fun confectionary-themed motifs and tongue-in-cheek quotes such as “We are serious about FUN” and “Sweet as Sugar, Hard as Ice” decorate the walls to create a cheerful and girly shopping ambience. Customers can look forward to the full range of lingerie, nightwear, loungewear, clothing and accessories at both stores, in addition to pockets of eye-catching spaces for that perfect selfie. Bubblegum pink fitting rooms with neon signs and furry seats at both locations complete this girly shopping paradise.

Founded in 2002, 6IXTY8IGHT is renowned for its fun and inspiring fashion and lingerie for young women. 6IXTY8IGHT is now one of the fastest growing fashion brands in Asia, with more than 160 stores across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and counting.

Founded in 1997, Moiselle is an international high fashion brand renowned for its stylish and exclusive designs, high-quality fabrication and exquisite craftsmanship.

Moiselle focuses on every hand-made detail such as embroideries, sequins and other accessories. Unique design, plentiful details, exquisite cutting and snug fabrication create a winning combination of a perfect Moiselle style.

With more than 100 stores across Hong Kong, China, Macau, Taiwan and Korea, fashion brand 6IXTY8IGHT is all set to open their first store in Singapore this week.

Launched in 2002, 6IXTY8IGHT is renowned for fun and inspiring fashion and lingerie targeted at females aged between 15-30 years old. Young, fresh and full of attitude, 6IXTY8IGHT ladies love mix-and-matching their wardrobe, interpreting contemporary trends and styling their self-expressive looks with a casual-cool attitude.

JADORN at Orchard Central is a multi-label current season boutique for the fashion-forward and trendy woman, focusing on both established as well as known emerging designers from Europe and Asia that are hard-to-get/not easily available in Singapore and most parts of Asia.

Their carefully curated mix of brands embodies the philosophy of fashion freedom, uniqueness and creativity, bridging the gap between fast fashion and luxury brands, focusing on well-made, quality pieces at an accessible price.

181 Orchard Road Unit #04-04/05/06 Orchard Central

Tel: +65 6909 6520 Email: sales.admin@jadorn.com.sg

London-based Turkish designer, Bora Aksu, is lauded for his elegant, sophisticated, romantic, modern & feminine demi-couture pieces. You can now shop his creations at the brand's first boutique on our sunny island.

Bora Aksu brand dates back to 2002 when its designer first received acclaim when he graduated from Central Saint Martin’s MA course. Mr. Bora’s collection won a sponsorship award, giving him the opportunity to make his debut at London Fashion Week in 2003 and the BORA AKSU brand was founded in the same year, was quoted as “The Star of the Show” by broadsheets. A resounding success, in total four consecutive “New Generation Awards” from The British Fashion Council were given to Bora Aksu. He also won “The Designer of the Year” award from Elle Style and an acknowledgement from Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to the British Fashion Industry. Read more about the designer here.

The refreshed 465 sqm Pull&Bear outlet at VivoCity presents the brand's latest store image for the first time in the Singapore market. There are two other Pull&Bear outlets located in ION Orchard and Bugis+.

Pull&Bear was created in 1991 with one purpose – to meet the needs of young fashion lovers. Pull&Bear’s collections have a laid back and fun feel to them. Pull&Bear is more than just clothing and accessories, it also create spaces to communicate its product message.

Pull&Bear’s stores blend creative installations with recycled objects to create a quirky and comfortable space where its young customers enjoy spending time. Pull&Bear has over 900 stores on the busiest shopping streets and in the most important shopping centres across 65 countries.

Sans & Sans is a contemporary ready-to-wear label for the modern woman; offering luxury-quality wardrobe essentials made from beautiful fabrics at a disruptive price. Born from a passion for great design and drive to deliver the perfect fit. Visit their latest boutique at Suntec City.

Sans & Sans sets out to rejuvenate oriental fashion by incorporating sensuality and femininity exude elegance through contemporary east meets west aesthetics. 'Twain shall meet' the growing needs of modern women of today. For aspiring women to travel in style with the ease of movement in their fine fabric. Their ready-to-wear pieces incorporate rich heritage elements and influences from current style trends.

Kevin Seah Black is a men’s & women’s avant-garde fashion label founded in Singapore 2017 by Kevin Seah Group and its retail showroom is now located at Jalan Kilang.

Its founder Kevin, is also one of the finest bespoke tailors and designers based in Singapore, who started at age 17 as an apprentice with a custom tailor.

5 Jalan Kilang, Unit #03-02 The Mill

Email: info@kevinseah.com

Express your fashion individuality with TWEE, a Korean born, raised and famed young casual fashion brand for women and men. Its Singapore flagship store is now open at 313@Somerset.

Quaint and distinctive, TWEE offers a wide variety of flexible and easy to coordinate pieces for both men and women. Designed by Korean designers with an individualistic essence, infused with various cultures and taste, with a touch of vibrancy and youthfulness.

The 4,030 sq ft Singapore outlet is the brand's second in Southeast Asia following their Kuala Lumpur opening in 2017.

Since the invention by Levi Strauss in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have been capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. The newest outlet is now at City Square Mall and attributes to the brand's strong retail presence in Singapore.

Their range of leading jeanswear and accessories is available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style.

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

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

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.

252 North Bridge Road, Unit #02-40 Raffles City Shopping Centre

Tel: +65 6252 8227 Email: metzechlo@gmail.com

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.

Homegrown fashion label, Love, Bonito will be opening its flagship store in October at 313@Somerset, taking up the 4,603 sq ft space previously occupied by Forever 21.

It has been operating online for seven years and currently has a pop-up store by Basement 1 at the same mall.

Starting out as a passion project in 2006, Love, Bonito has grown exponentially over the last 11 years and is now the largest homegrown fashion brand, and probably the one and only made for real women by real women brand.

With a current team of 50, they have strong local and retail presence across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia, while also shipping internationally from their HQ.

313 Orchard Road, Level 2, 313@Somerset

Email: hello@lovebonito.com

Contemporary womenswear label Coast has reopened at Paragon with a new look.

The new store concept is created in collaboration with renowned design agency Checkland Kindleysides from the United Kingdom.

Coast was established in the United Kingdom in 1996 and has since become experts in translating trends to create contemporary looks that women love to wear. Available in 365 locations across five continents, Coast designs seemingly effortless looks which complement individual personality.

Over the last 20 years, the spirit of the brand has remained unchanged; to create beautiful clothes for women who love to dress up.

Located at Henderson Road, Covetella is creating a true omni-channel experience for their customers by transforming a 3,000-sqft industrial space into every girl’s dream closet. With hundreds of designer dresses and accessories available to rent online and in-store - from Gucci gowns to Chanel bags - you’ll never be left with nothing to wear again.

Having launched two years ago out of a small living room, Covetella now sheds its humble beginnings and embraces expansion with their brand new space.

Bigger than life, this new showroom gives customers the luxury of space to enjoy personalized styling sessions (think: the modern Cinderella experience) and gives Covetella’s wide range of dresses room to shine.

Covetella’s mission is to help all women look and feel beautiful. That’s why they’ve created the ultimate fashion rental destination, where you can experience hundreds of beautiful designer dresses and accessories for a fraction of the price, or share your own to make some extra cash.

Covetella also believes that finding the perfect dress should be an enjoyable experience, so they offer personalized styling services so you can look your best for any event.

201 Henderson Road, Unit #04-06 Apex @ Henderson

Tel: +65 9140 9522 Email: service@covetella.com

Massimo Dutti represents universal design that crosses borders to connect with the men and women of today – independent, urban and cosmopolitan.

Their new concept store at VivoCity which spread over 518 sqm of retail space on a single floor, is a great fashion showcase of their collections for both men and women.

Massimo Dutti was founded in 1985 and was acquired by Inditex in 1991. It now has over 750 stores in more than 74 countries.

Exclusive, quality of materials and combination of textures and styles are the foundations of the world created by Massimo Dutti in all of its collections.

Collection after collection, Massimo Dutti aims to achieve a personal style and an adapted design to fashion governing standards lines in the international catwalks.

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.

Dutch fashion label, NIKKIE has opened its flagship store in Singapore at Suntec City.

NIKKIE was launched by its owner Nikkie Plessen in 2011, and has grown over the past five years into an international brand with 15 of its own stores and in-store shops within large department stores such as Galeries Lafayette, Takashimaya, Robinsons and Le Marais in Europe and Asia.

NIKKIE plugs the gap between high-end and high-street fashion labels. The strength of the brand comes from its ability to offer high-end designs, luxury materials and an elegant, feminine fit at an affordable price.

Find LIZE at level 4 of Orchard Central; an understated new boutique with unique pieces waiting to be discovered. Their collection is inspired by the Danish way of life, the hygge mood or feeling.

Established over 90 years ago, Dorothy Perkins, a multinational women’s fashion retailer based in the United Kingdom now has nearly 600 UK stores and over 50 international outlets. Their latest branch here will be opening soon at Raffles City.

Dorothy Perkins provides feminine fashion and a shopping experience customers clearly love - a jersey top is sold every two seconds and the store has won numerous awards for its collections.

Their ranges are updated weekly in-store and daily online. The brand offers sizes 6 to 22, and a wide range of collections including Tall, Petite, Maternity, Shoes and Accessories.

Check out TIMBUK2's new shop at Bugis Junction, and design your own TIMBUK2 bag.

They'll get it out to you, straight from their San Francisco Factory.

Born and bred in San Francisco, TIMBUK2 was founded by SF bike messenger Rob Honeycutt,

TIMBUK2 created the iconic messenger bag in 1989. Since then, they've been making bags built to last a lifetime.

200 Victoria St, Unit #03-12 Bugis Junction

Tel: +65 6333 9625 Email: timbuk2.sg@primergrp.com

Founded in 1975 by the Dini family, Paul & Shark is today synonymous with Italian elegance and style, with its Men's, Women's, Children's and Accessories collections available in 73 different countries.

This May, their current store at basement 1 level of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will be re-located to a new space on the same level.

Over the years, Paul & Shark has expanded greatly to become a comprehensive luxury sportswear range, appreciated by the fans of Italian fashion and high-performance technical materials, many of which have been patented by Paul & Shark.

Paul & Shark offers a comprehensive range of sportswear, smart casual and luxury clothing designed to meet both your professional and recreational styling needs.

The womenswear collections offer a range of elegant, casual and technical garments for a feminine feel. The Cadet line, designed for children aged 4 to 14 years, offers some of the brand's most iconic garments, focusing on producing practical and comfortable items for even the youngest sailors.

Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo (UR) has opened its first international store, at Singapore’s Raffles City Shopping Centre.

UR founded in 2006, is now spreading hundreds of stores in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and other cities in China. UR upholds the concept of “Incite, Inspire, Intermesh, Play Fashion” and changes the thinking mode of traditional fast fashion to position itself as “light luxurious fast fashion”.

UR has the ability to create the forefront fashion designs and achieve the perfect balance between quality and value, so its consumers can enjoy amusing shopping experiences.

UR is also the creator of value and fashion industry and its brand concept of “PLAY FASHION” indicates that UR is devoted to share its new ideas of interesting and updated fashion with consumers, so everyone will create his/her own fashion style.

Jack Wills, for more than 16 years, has brought British heritage-inspired wares of the highest quality to the wardrobes of a spirited and inspired youth, epitomising what it is to be British, irreverent and carefree. Their second store in Singapore is now at Ngee Ann City.

A British fashion and lifestyle brand that creates premium clothing and accessories for people who appreciate design, quality & attention to detail; Jack Wills is known for heritage-inspired classics with a contemporary twist and is proud to fly the flag for Britain around the world, whether through a collaboration with a Yorkshire mill, the Jack Wills Seasonnaires’ summer in America or taking their Landy to events in Hong Kong. Authenticity, honesty and irreverence are just three of the qualities woven into the ‘Fabric of Jack’ and this company-ethos has stood fast for 17 years.

Peter Williams and Robert Shaw founded the brand in 1999. Williams was 23 when the first store opened at 22 Fore Street, Salcombe and it was created with £40,000 – the founders slept above the shop. The brand was named after one of the co-founders' grandparents.

An industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel, Rebecca Minkoff’s playful and subtly edgy designs can be spotted around the world on young women and celebrities alike. Now at Ngee Ann City.

Rebecca Minkoff is a global lifestyle brand with a wide range of apparel, handbags, footwear, jewelry, accessories (including tech), and athleisure, as well as mens clothing and accessories under the label Uri Minkoff. In 2011, she won industry recognition when she was awarded the Breakthrough Designer Award from the Accessories Council. Rebecca is an active member of the CFDA and supports multiple philanthropies including Jessica Seinfeld’s non-profit, Baby Buggy.

#B1-51 Ngee Ann City

Tel: +65 6835 7354

ESPRIT at Plaza Singapura will be relocated from level 2 to a more updated and refreshed storefront at level 1 in December.

ESPRIT is an international fashion brand that has been bringing style and quality to life since 1968. Founded in San Francisco, ESPRIT has a creative and responsible DNA fused with a sunny Californian attitude. Effortless style, authentic, and easygoing living are at the heart of the brand philosophy. International designers bring the brand’s charisma and energy to life with inspiring collections for women, men and kids. Recent high profile collaborations with top models Gisele Bündchen and Christy Turlington capture the spirit of ESPRIT.

Plaza Singapura

Tel: +65 6339 0948

H:Connect is a Korean fashion label made for contemporary, unique and stylish people who are passionate and positive. Available at Bugis Junction. Now it's time to connect.

The 10-year-old brand has more than 300 stores across South Korea, Taiwan and China, including a flagship store in the upmarket district of Gangnam in Seoul. The Singapore store is the brand's first South-East Asian store.

#01-101 Bugis Junction

Tel: +65 6264 9872

A fashion curator for effortlessly chic men and women, CLOSET opens at Scotts Square with exclusive European and American brands making their debut in Singapore.

Set in a luminous and luxurious box of marble, chrome and glass, this 1,292 sq-ft retail haven designed by an Italian architect duo offers men a quality selection of shirts, jackets and pants from a cohort of premium Italian brands known for their astute workmanship and fabrics while women shoppers can delight in a selection of dresses, skirts, casual jackets and denims from American and European brands.

Closet also exclusively carries a line of statement making accessories, such as bracelets, rings and cuff links, to complete the look.

Crafted with gold, platinum and embellished with diamonds and gemstones from adding sparkle, American jewelry line, Hoorsenbuhs, is founded on a simple, signature tri-link that has become the trademark chain motif of the brand. Launched in 2005 by designer Robert Keith, the Hoorsenbuhs’ definitive timeless appeal has made it's pieces a favorite among numerous star icons, including Rihanna, Pharell Williams, Kanye West, Charlize Theron and Mary Kate Olsen, just to name a few.

#03-10 Scotts Square

Tel: +65 6444 8328 Email: assistance@closet.com.sg

Since 1971, NANKAI has been specializing in Crocodile skin, Ostrich skin, Python skin and Lizard skin designer bags and accessories. With sales people who were equipped with the ability to speak English, Mandarin, Malay, and even Japanese, Nankai was one of the few brands that could capture the hearts of tourists.

As Singapore grew and prospered, so did NANKAI. Singapore’s burgeoning tourism trade in the 1980’s brought increasing demands for high-end luxury goods such as crocodile skin bags, shoes, and accessories, from which NANKAI benefitted immensely.

At NANKAI, they devote themselves to only sharing with you the highest-quality collection of exotic leather bags and accessories in Singapore. Every piece of skin is carefully selected and painstakingly handcrafted by skilled craftsmen. Each individual piece of skin is unique, just like the fingerprints of individuals. It is a skill to bring out the natural beauty in each and every NANKAI product. When you own a piece of NANKAI collection, you own a piece of luxurious, valuable and everlasting fashion.

Today, NANKAI has the widest collection of exotic skin fashion in Singapore. NANKAI’s creative team has introduced new concepts into exotic leather handbags and accessories by applying classic and contemporary designs to meet the needs of our sophisticated consumers. Understanding every individual has different needs, NANKAI offers customization services to help customers and corporations design their very own dream NANKAI product. NANKAI strives to delight each and every individual with our ability to transform exotic skin into a piece of everlasting fashion.

Omega will be opening a new boutique at The Shoppes very soon.

The prestige watch manufacturer has a history that spans over 150 years.

This includes pioneering experiences in many fields of watch making: from precision, competitions, sports timekeeping, design awards to watches for professional use in space or underwater.

There's a new Superdry outlet at Suntec City Mall.

Superdry is known globally for its cutting edge, cool, and unique products that are offered at realistic and accessible price points. Superdry covers all categories of men’s and women’s clothing and includes accessories such as shoes, sunglasses, belts, watches and bags.

TOMS®, known for its global movement through a One for One® business model, announces the opening of its second retail store at Wheelock Place just two months after the first in Singapore. The company has plans to continue expanding in the city-state despite a tough retail climate, which recently forced domestic and international retailers to throw in the towel.

Wheelock Place, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, is located at the heart of Orchard Road and the 724-square- feet store will carry an extensive range of products for women, men and kids. This includes a wide variety of shoes and bags in several styles, as well as its latest range of One for One products - the TOMS® Eyewear.

The immense success and consumer receptiveness of the first store, located at Millenia Walk, accelerated the second opening in Wheelock Place. The team hopes to thrive in this manifestation in Singapore’s retail market with four more stores scheduled to launch from November 2016.

The performance of TOMS® in Singapore has been very encouraging despite many challenges such as the battle against imitation and look-alike competitions. Furthermore, the cautious consumption pattern amid a slowing economy continues to weigh on the local retail industry.

Adisha Torre, the iconic elite swimwear and summer fashion house of designers, has a brand new store in Paragon.

Home for the best bikini designs in the world, with shops for swimwear in Singapore, Thailand, Bali and delivering online worldwide for free. Selling elite international brands like Gottex, Mar de Rosas, Agua Bendita, Cosita Linda and more. Home of the biggest brand collection in Asia they moved and shook the industry for more than a decade, with tremendous success in world markets.

They have a dream, a vision that every woman in the world will have a great unique designer swimwear. They always strive to have the best brands with best collections.

Only hand made swimwear by designer brands that use the best materials and techniques at the highest quality are sold at Adisha Torre. With the best bikini designs in the world under one roof. All bikinis and beach covers are handmade by top brands and yearly collections are tested to asure their friends around the world get only the very best swimsuits, so you just need to relex and look gorgeous.

Known for its unique contemporary-meets-traditional aesthetic, five-year-old local label Ong Shunmugam has officially opened the doors to its new home at creative indie enclave Chip Bee Gardens after relocating from the Hong Leong Building in Raffles Place.

Ong Shunmugam is a contemporary womenswear label with a simple quest to craft beautiful clothes by focusing on sartorial construction instead of fast fashion; on cut and fit before look; on longevity over excess.

Designed and made across Asia, their atelier often reworks familiar influences, weaving traditional textile techniques, colours and silhouettes into the modern wardrobe, while deliberately disregarding stereotypes and caricatures.

Theirs are conceptual collections for the thoughtful dresser. They employ intuition and an exacting aesthetic, and they believe that clothing should be cerebral yet wearable.

43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-76

Email: info@ongshunmugam.com

Fashion label Christian Dada, known for its rebellious nature and deconstruction designs, has landed right at the heart of Orchard Road.

It's the brand's first flagship store to open outside of Japan and features an impressive interior that sees a modern and contemporary take of a Japanese karesansui Zen garden, reflecting the designer's heritage and aesthetics.

The 1,700 sq ft store at 268 Orchard Road was designed by +ft+/Fumiko Takahama Architects. They took visual cues from the designer's anecdote of his visit to Naoshima, a Japanese island that marries contemporary art and architecture with the untouched nature of the Seto Inland Sea, and placed structural rocks that in the middle of the store - each made using sheets of black perforated metal and folded into 3D geometric shapes a la origami style.

#01-02 268 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 6585 1313 or Email: sg@christiandada.jp

The Body Shop will reopen soon in Ion Orchard.

The Body Shop International plc is a global manufacturer and retailer of naturally inspired, ethically produced beauty and cosmetics product. Founded in the UK in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick, we now have over 2,400 stores in 61 countries, with a range of over 1,200 products.

Lorna Jane has opened its 1st showroom in Singapore in the trendy Club Street area, which also houses one of their Asia offices. The showroom retails the latest collections from the fast fashion women’s activewear brand, which produces monthly collections of 70-100 styles throughout the year.

The brand has pioneered the activewear category since 1990 when the brand started out in Brisbane, Australia by Lorna Jane Clarkson, a part-time aerobics instructor was looking to fill the gap for activewear in the market. Now it has around 150 stores in Australia, 50 stores in the United States and has a presence in over 45 countries. With a following amongst many personal trainers and fitness bloggers, the brand is continuing its expansion into Asia with a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and other major Asian countries.

Designed by women for women, the brand is known for its trademarked LJ Excel fabric with properties made to flatter a woman’s figure. Bestselling styles like Booty & Ultimate Support tights and padded sports bras are constructed and fitted to give support and uplift, especially for a woman’s body.

In addition, founder Lorna Jane Clarkson and followers of the brand live by the brand’s holistic philosophy of Move Nourish Believe by being active everyday, eating healthy and believing that anything is possible. This philosophy is also conveyed through the brand’s positioning, with healthy eating recipes, inspirational desktop wallpapers and a Lorna Jane app that tracks the fitness progress of followers around the globe.

If you are looking for somewhere of high quality without burning a hole through your wallet, look no further than Damara Beauty.

At Damara Beauty, you will find a well-trained group of experienced staff who will advise and take care of your nails; to bring out the glow and maintain the health of your nails. These nail technicians are also more than capable to create gorgeous nail art designs to enhance the beauty of your nail. Damara Beauty also uses high quality, imported products to ensure the best treatment experience for all their customers.

100 Tras Street

Tel: +65 6543 6126

TOMS®, the company known for starting a global movement through its One for One® business model, has arrived in Singapore with the opening of its first TOMS store in Millenia Walk, a mall with an open atrium structure designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect, Philip Johnson.

The 1000 sq. ft. store will have an extensive range of shoes for women, men, and kids, as well as eyewear and bags. The store will also be a platform to launch limited edition collaborations with notable artists including Keith Haring and local artists too.

Since its establishment in 2006, TOMS® has given away 60 million pairs of shoes to those in need and become a brand favored by international fashion and style icons including celebrities Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Tom Felton, Bradley Cooper, and Zachary Quinto among many others.

Marc Jacobs is now open in Paragon, go discover the Pre-Fall 2016 collection.

Jacobs and Duffy continue to run the company and are committed to giving back to the communities where they have stores and beyond. They have been involved with over 75 charities worldwide and the ongoing support of many of these charitable projects—as well as new collaborations--continues to be a top priority.

The worlds fastest growing fitness network is coming to Singapore.

F45 is the revolutionary training system changing lives around the globe.

Vivre Activewear is and up and coming local active wear brand designed for daily wear, gym, yoga and other light to medium intensity sports.

First launched in April 2014, it has since garnered a strong community of yogis and fitness enthusiasts raving about their apparels. Apart from winning awards for its chic and high performance designs, it has also been featured regularly in fitness magazines.

All Vivre’s creations are specially designed to better fit the Asian body frame. Key features include built-in bras for tank tops and moisture-wicking fabrics to keep you dry and odour-free, so you can concentrate on working hard while looking great.

Butterflies & Marigolds is a ladies’ fashion brand which houses sought after Asian fashion labels from Hong Kong. Besides having a dedicated in-house design team that creates fashion themes just right for customers, the boutique also offers its own bags, accessories and shoes that are handcrafted in genuine leather ensuring style, comfort and quality at affordable prices. Expect to see fresh arrivals of clothing weekly and new shoe designs monthly.

Brunello Cucinelli, founded in 1978 by the eponymous stylist and entrepreneur, is an Italian maison operating in the absolute luxury goods sector which specializes in cashmere and in the international informal luxury pret-à-porter sector. Brunello Cucinelli’s success is rooted in the history and legacy of great craftsmanship as well as in modern design: a quality strategy founded on a combination of innovation and artisan skill. The attention and the care taken in manufacturing the product are expressed through the use of the highest quality raw materials, tailoring and craftsmanship of exclusive Made in Italy production combined with savoir faire and creativity.

As exclusive testimonial of Italian lifestyle worldwide, company business has always been conducted in the medieval hamlet of Solomeo, on the outskirts of Perugia. The brand is distributed internationally in over sixty countries through monobrand boutique in leading capitals and cities worldwide and in the most exclusive resorts, with a significant presence in selected multibrand stores, including leading luxury department stores.

APM Monaco will be opening soon in Raffles City.

Named after founder Ariane Prette, APM Monaco was created in 1982. Influenced by Monaco and the joie de vivre of the South of France, APM Monaco is a much loved contemporary fashion jewellery brand, modern yet timeless and fits perfect with market trends.

Kika Prette, Creative Director of APM Monaco, who grew up and studied in Monaco, is highly inspired by her Southern France lifestyle, culture and background. Each APM design is inspired by her experience through life, work and travel.

Choo Yilin - fine jewellers - will be opening at Mandarin Gallery very soon.

Choo Yilin partners with heritage and social impact communities, creating luxurious pieces that tell important stories of their conservation efforts.

The label works with highly skilled artisans in South-East Asia that come from a long history of jade carving, silver-smithing and other fine jewellery techniques.

The brand is known for its richly-coloured gemstones as well as its sculptural and organic forms, winning numerous international design awards. It has exhibited its work at Paris Fashion Week and has been featured extensively in the press, including The New York Times and The Financial Times’ How To Spend It.

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