Here are 10 new stores for you to shop till you drop!
While we’re starting on a fresh new chapter, shopping haunts, food joints and beauty corners have been popping up all over town ready for our jolly new year spending! We take a look at stores like the uber-cool masculine-inspired label Joseph, local jewellery maker Taula, and even hip new foodie hangouts like Kite and Privé at Clarke Quay.
Joseph
Brand new and situated front and centre at the Capitol Piazza is British label Joseph, which has opened its first store in Singapore last month. Their masculine aesthetics is especially wearable and will definitely be a classic staple in your wardrobes. We especially love their minimal use of colour and easy shapes that are timeless yet on-trend.
Joseph, Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road #01-19/20/21 Singapore 178905, www.joseph-fashion.com
Sans & Sans
Already thinking of your Lunar New Year get-up? Sans & Sans has your back. The homegrown label has just opened their newest boutique at Wisma Atria, where you can find a contemporary east meets west concept. Think glowed-up versions of the traditional oriental styles – you’re sure to find a frock that tickles your fancy.
Sans & Sans, Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road, #01-29/30 Singapore 238877, www.sans-sans.com.sg
Taula
If you’re looking for quality jewellery pieces to wear forever that will stand the test of time, look no further than Singapore-based fine jewellery designer and curator Taula. Their new store at The Central boasts a hefty collection of sterling silver and solid gold pieces, some even adorned with precious stones.
Taula, The Central @ Clarke Quay, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-49 , Singapore 059817, www.taula.com
Urban Decay
VivoCity is now home to Urban Decay’s first flagship store in Asia. As if Naked palettes weren’t flying off the shelves in every Sephora store on the island already, you can now get all the exclusive products straight from their fully-stocked boutique!
Urban Decay, VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-13 Singapore 098585, www.facebook.com/UrbanDecaySG
Escentials
Multi-label fragrance and beauty retailer Escentials unveiled its newly revamped flagship boutique at Paragon last month, which features a curated selection of all its well-loved brands in a more contemporary setting. Expect a new experience in the store as you rifle through their fragrance library, a dedicated make-up area and a mini “shop-in-shop” concept featuring amazing brands such as diptyque, BYREDO, Le Labo and MEMO.
Escentials, Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, #03-02/05 Singapore 238859, www.escentials.com.sg
Kite
Tanjong Pagar just got a little more cooler with the new addition of brand new restaurant and bar, Kite. Serving familiar dishes free from cuisine stereotypes, expect a mishmash of local and international flavours, accompanied by delicious cocktails for a punchy kick to your meals!
Kite, 53 Craig Road Singapore 089691, (+65) 9729 7988, www.eat-at-kite.sg
ADHD
It’s not what you think – ADHD in fact stands for All Day Hotel Dining, a restaurant nestled in the ground floor of luxury and lifestyle hotel The South Beach. Not only does the food look mouthwatering, but the intriguing interiors designed by artist and designer Phillipe Starck (who also designed the entire hotel!) will have you gawking at every direction as you step into the dining hall.
ADHD, The South Beach 30 Beach Road Singapore 189763, (+65) 68181 888, www.thesouthbeach.com.sg/food-and-drinks/adhd
Bird Bird
Thai chicken eatery Bird Bird was started by the man behind Middle Eastern restaurant Artichoke, Bjorn Shen. Located in the premise of hipster joint Ann Siang Hill, we bet it’s going to be a hit this year. Reserve a table now before they get crowded!
Bird Bird, 18 Ann Siang Road, #01-01, Singapore 069698 (+65) 6635 2536, www.facebook.com/birdbirdsg
Privé at Clarke Quay
Already looking for a place to hang once the first week of the year is done? We’ve got you! Dig in to delicious meals and late-night snacks, all while being serenaded by live entertainment ranging from acoustic duos to some of the best DJs pumping out high-energy sets the island has to offer.
Privé at Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Road, Blk C, Singapore 179019, (+65) 67798915 www.facebook.com/PriveCQ
The Chop House
If this photo of their killer mixed grill isn’t enough to get you rushing to The Chop House, then we don’t know what will! Meats on meats are their specialty, and one we definitely wouldn’t mind digging into ourselves (hmm…what diet?).
The Chop House, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-161-162 VivoCity, Singapore 098585, (+65) 6376 9262 www.facebook.com/TheChopHouseVivo