Great New Places

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.

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.

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

Giorgio Armani will be opening soon at Hilton Shopping Gallery.

Giorgio Armani is an iconic clothing designer best known in for his popular men's suits. He has expanded his empire to include restaurants and hotels.

In 2016, the same name fashion house stopped using animal fur in all of its collections, citing the availability of valid alternatives at their disposition that render the use of cruel practices unnecessary as regards animals.

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.

The Yard is Singapore’s first ever multi-specialist, Olympic standard sporting facility, offering an array of acrobatic classes and activities including Gymnastics, Parkour, Trampolining and Personal Fitness Conditioning for all ages and abilities.

The state-of-the-art urban arena in Jurong is newly renovated and occupies 20,000 square feet, making it the largest facility of its kind locally. It can also accommodate over 150 people at a time, taking part in a variety of classes.

Most notably, the space holds over 13,000 square feet of Olympic standard, customised and limited edition gymnastics apparatus.

This modern warehouse space features an impressive viewing lounge, allowing viewers, parents and wannabe thrillseekers a breathtaking perspective over the training grounds.

Conveniently located next to the Singapore Science Centre, The Yard is a short five-minute walk from Jurong East MRT Station, and a quick drive from the Jurong Town Council exit at the AYE.

10 Science Centre Road

Email: enquiries@theyard.com.sg

Agent Provocateur is coming to The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands.

Agent Provocateur believes that passion and intimacy should be indulged, and that exploring your inner desires and fantasies profoundly enriches your life.

Agent Provocateur lingerie is an opulent range of inspirational creations, designed to intensify life’s pleasures and unlock your innermost desires. Their elegant ranges, designed with both the boardroom and the boudoir in mind, ensure that women can be sexy and professional as the mood takes them.

Multi-label boutique Naiise, which stocks lifestyle knick-knacks and accessories from over 850+ established local and international brands, has opened their flagship store at The Cathay. If you thought their second-floor store at Clarke Quay Central was big, you'll be amazed by their first official flagship.

Adding to their five other brick-and-mortar stores, the new 8,500 square feet space at The Cathay is their biggest one yet. There is furniture and home decor prodcuts from Ethnicraft (Singapore), Sketch Interior( Denmark), Fritz Hansen (Denmark), Tinge x Desinere (Singapore) and Snap Design Co (Singapore). The flagship store will also host its space to exhibitions and pop-ups which will showcase merchandise from Tiger Brewery, local pin maker Pindemic, Malaysian apparel by Pestle and Mortar as well as design books distributed by Tan Yang International, an origami exhibition by ninetyninestates and even a wall calligraphy installation by Actseed & Co.

There will also be a big focus on craft classes and workshops with their new Studio Life concept, able to squeeze in 30 participants at once. You can expect upcoming workshops like book binding, handmade skincare for men, copper and concrete lamp casting and even Japanese incense making. The space also includes a DIY corner to personalize your own buys.

Following fifteen months of renovation, the Hermes flagship store at Liat Towers in Singapore where it has called home for the past 30 years, has re-opened, offering a retail experience across four floors topped off with a stunning facade.

The 670 sq m of retail and exhibition space features windows of different heights and sizes, angled and furnished with Venetian blinds to block out direct sunlight.

The store has been expanded by 4m towards Angullia Park where its new main entrance is, creating a porch-like shelter as customers alight from the road.

On the rooftop of the boutique is the recognisable statue of the iconic Hermes firework-maker on horseback, with Singapore only the second store in the world after Miami to feature the sculpture on its exterior.

Braun Büffel have opened a new store at The Shoppes.

Established in 1887 by Johann Braun in Kirn, Germany, Braun Büffel has gained its reputation over the last century as a designer and producer of top quality leather goods and accessories. Today, it is a premium brand known for exceptional workmanship, superior leather, classic elegance and contemporary appeal.

This Spring/Summer, Braun Büffel ventures beyond the golden coasts of Morocco, past the sands of time to a land bursting with colour and filled with enchantment.

This sets stage for the bold, multi-faceted designs in the ladies’ collection, beautifully structured and meticulously put together with the finest of leathers and purest of colours. The men’s range, inspired by the enigmatic charm of the city, boasting the rich hues of the Moroccan sunset and strong silhouettes cast by majestic city structures.

Foxtrot’s inspiration came from strong, adventurous women of our past, breaking all the rules and accomplishing astonishing and daring careers in the wild, daredevil days of aviation since World War II: the first woman pilots - aviatrixes.

Wearing their classy leather boots and belts, they took to the skies, risking their lives flying flimsy wooden aircraft in open cockpits.

All foxtrots shoes are named after those woman, in remembrance of their great camaraderie and competitiveness.

Thomas Sabo will be opening a new store soon, in Raffles City.

The Thomas Sabo brand comprises four uniquely-different product ranges: in addition to the diverse items of jewellery and innovative design codes of the Sterling Silver and Charm Club jewellery collections, the Watches Collection is truly inspiring with its coordinated timepieces for the wrist.

Bottega Veneta will be reopening their ION Orchard store soon.

Discretion, quality, and craftsmanship - Bottega Veneta has created a new standard of luxury since its founding in Vicenza in 1966. Steeped in the traditions of Italy's master leather craftsmen and long celebrated for its extraordinary leather goods, Bottega Veneta has recently emerged as one of the world's premier luxury brands. The company's famous motto, "When your own initials are enough," expresses a philosophy of individuality and confidence that now applies to a range of products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, fine jewelry, furniture, and more.

Longchamp will soon be opening a new store at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands.

French luxury House Longchamp was founded in Paris in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain, is still owned and run by the Cassegrain family today. Longchamp’s luggage, handbags and accessories have a worldwide reputation for craftsmanship, quality, which now extends to shoes and ready-to-wear collections.

Longchamp is an international brand that has maintained momentum and energy across the decades. It epitomises French flair, fresh and inspiring creativity, as well as sharing the active lives of women across the world who enjoy a touch of luxury every day.

Bejeweled @ BreadTalk IHQ is a brand new 3 concept beauty store that offers face, hair removal and nail care services all under one roof.

Their goal is to offer a variety of services that keep you looking fabulous. They use high end and fine quality products made in Italy to treat all your skin concerns.

30 Tai Seng Street, #02-01

Tel: +65 6443 9789 or Email: emailus@bejeweled-nails.com.sg

ERES, the luxury French swim and lingerie brand, announces the opening of its first boutique in Singapore. The 484 square feet store will be the brand’s first boutique in Asia, and the 43rd stand-alone retail space worldwide.

A mix of simplicity and sophistication, the boutique was created by designer Georges Rabineau. Opened in the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel, the boutique will offer the Spring Summer 2016 swim and lingerie collections.

Trendsetting and daring, the brand has been a force in the swimwear world for more than 40 years thanks to its iconic style, colours and know-how. The ERES lingerie collections, synonymous with graphic simple designs, reveal another facet of its creativity - always an elegant balancing act between style and technique. The essence of the ERES style stems from one philosophy: the Art of the Body, forever improving and mastering cuts that respect the body’s architecture and enhance its contours.

Mulberry will soon be opening a new store in Paragon.

The company was founded in 1971 by Roger Saul and his mother Joan. In 1973 they opened a factory in Somerset, England. Mulberry established itself as a British lifestyle brand, noted for its leather poacher bags including the binocular bag and dispatch bag.

Mulberry has stores throughout the UK and all over the world including Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia. The brand continues to make designer leather goods at its original Somerset factory, called The Rookery. They to expand the factory increasing the number of bags produced in the UK.

In 2006, Mulberry launched an apprenticeship programme to encourage local youths to learn production skills and providing training and employment for the local community. Apprentices that graduate from the programme are offered a job at the factory in Somerset.

Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo is expanding its empire with the opening of its first Global Flagship Store in Singapore and South-east Asia, at Orchard Central in the latter half of the year.

The Singapore Global Flagship Store will take up approximately 2,700 sqm across three levels in the mall and join the ranks of other Uniqlo Global Flagship stores such as the ones at New York’s Fifth Avenue, London’s Oxford Street, and Ginza in Tokyo.

Other than showcasing the latest lines for women, men, children and babies, the new flagship store will also offer the brand’s most extensive range of products in Singapore.

The refurbished colonial cluster at Loewen Road now houses a new gymnastics and yoga studio, Alpha Gymnastics, which offers safe and instructional recreational gymnastics sessions for adults.

There, you’ll learn how to build up your strength and flexibility in fun, guided classes available twice weekly.

Hairstylist Ryu Oba, formerly an area manager for Japanese salon Kizuki+LIM, strikes it out on his own with B+LIM.

The subterranean outlet, manned by both Oba and his assistant, Tomoko Kasai, is an intimate and minimalist space with simple but stylish interiors. There are sleek, industrial-style tables, mirrors and chairs (seating only four), and the cool, speakeasy ambience is only further enhanced by laid-back tunes spun by a gleaming vinyl player at the back.

Global fashion brand H&M is now located at Tampines Mall.

Discover the latest trends and a wide range of quality and inspiring ladies, men and kids apparel at the best price in a sustainable way in this store

Michael Kors have opened a new store in Mandarin Gallery.

Michael Kors’ namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, eyewear and a full line of fragrance products.

Michael Kors stores are located in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore

Timberland is proud to announce the opening of their second Footwear Plus Store at Bugis+.

For those who loves outdoor lifestyle and has a strong need for versatile footwear that's stylish and functional, Timberland is with you every step of the way. The Footwear Plus Store bears testament to this promise, and will be the go-to destination for the best and most complete collection.

Vivre Activewear will soon open their flagship store in Bugis Junction.

Vivre Activewear is an 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.

Reasonably priced from $40-$60, 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.

Actualize CrossFit has relocated to Jalan Besar.

Centrally located and within minutes from two train stations, Farrer Park and Lavender, the new box will definitely be more convenient for members.

315 Jalan Besar

Email: hiactualize@gmail.com

Tommy Hilfiger will soon have a new store in Ion Orchad.

Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands and is internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of classic American cool style, featuring preppy with a twist designs. Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger delivers premium styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide under the Tommy Hilfiger and Hilfiger Denim brands, with a breadth of collections including Hilfiger Collection, Tommy Hilfiger Tailored, men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear, denim, accessories, and footwear. In addition, the brand is licensed for a range of products, including fragrances, eyewear, watches and home furnishings.

Founder Tommy Hilfiger remains the company’s Principal Designer and provides leadership and direction for the design process. Tommy Hilfiger, which was acquired by PVH Corp. In 2010, is a global apparel and retail company with more than 17,000 associates worldwide. With the support of strong global consumer recognition, Tommy Hilfiger has built an extensive distribution network in over 90 countries and more than 1,400 retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. Global retail sales of the Tommy Hilfiger brand were US $6.7 billion in 2014.

Stonehenge has opened its first overseas store in Singapore, at Level 1 of Takashimaya Shopping Centre.

The South Korean jewellery brand will showcase its full range of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and timepieces, which come in silver, rose gold, white gold and yellow gold, at its store here.

In a city dominated by luxe uber expensive brands, Lustre Jewellery stands out from the crowd. Why? Lustre is unique because it specialises in pieces that are unique, very often made in limited quantities, and all of this at a very reasonable price point. In fact due to the very nature of gemstones’ varying shapes, sizes and colours no two pieces can ever be identical. This is especially important in a small community like Singapore, but nice to also think that where ever you live, your jewellery is unique.

Thakkar, strives to launch four collections a year, focusing on personal inspiration and whimsy rather than on the passing of seasons like most other brands. She constantly draws inspiration from life around her, travel, and very often from geometric shapes.

She designs and has pieces crafted in limited numbers and doesn’t repeat her collections, thereby adding to the uniqueness of the brand. Most of the settings are in sterling silver, or gold plated brass alloy

Founded in 2011, Lustre is a distinctive brand that delivers high quality semi precious jewellery for the woman that has no age, knows no boundaries, is stylish without having to try too hard. She is unique and comfortable in that she is perfect in her own way.

The brand name instantly conjures up the gleam and fire of a gemstone, but its first four letters also spell the word “lust” - in this context, translated as every woman’s desire to own beautiful things and look good - all at an affordable price point.

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