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Orchard Road

Department stores Galore
Pristine malls line this bustling one-way street in Southeast Asia’s shopping capital. Swathes of shoppers barely feel the day’s humidity as they glide between air-conditioned plazas. Drop in at Tangs, a local Singapore institution with its luxurious cosmetic hall next to Orchard MRT, or the Far East Plaza for cut-price tailoring and electronics.
Orchard Road

Style:Nordic

Contemporary Cool
At Style:NoRoadic, the gregarious Jonas Ericsson does a brisk trade with his stock of cult favorite Nudie jeans and beautifully designed Scandinavian tableware.
39 Ann Siang Road
Tel +65 6423 9114

ION Orchard

Hi End Shopping
The ION Orchard Premiere, Singapore's multi-sensory experiential shopping and lifestyle mall, is spread out over 66,000 square meters.
Orchard Rd.
Tel +65 6238 8228
www.ionorchard.com

Like That One

Vintage Heaven
Ready to deck out your home? Give it a vintage flavor courtesy of Like That One; we loved the laminate-and-chrome dining tables and funky accessories, especially the brightly painted candelabras.
Skytech #09–04, 2 Bukit Batok Street
Tel +65 9023 2988
www.likethatone.com

Blackmarket

Lifestyle Boutique
Indie labels from Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand are on display at Blackmarket, an edgy fashion/art/lifestyle boutique located near hipster-central Haji Lane.
19 Jalan Pisang
Tel +65 6296 8512
theblackmarket.sg

Sim Lim Square

Electronics galore
Technology lovers head to Sim Lim Square, the gadget capital of Singapore, just a minute’s walk from Little India. Hunt down a bargain for cutting-edge hardware in this colossal electronics centre spanning six floors.
1, Rochor Canal Road
www.simlimsquare.com.sg

Prologue

SLick Bookstore
In Singapore, bookstores have defaulted towards a mix of nondescript rows of shelving, unflattering lighting and indifferent signage. Which is why Prologue has proved to be such a bestseller.
2 Orchard Turn,#04-16 and #05-03
Tel +65 6465 1475
popular.com.sg

Lorgan’s

Vintage Furniture
A hidden gem on Singapore’s vintage furniture scene is homeware store Lorgan’s, founded by former teak-furniture dealer Lorgan Wong.
100E Pasir Panjang Road
Tel+65 6272 4988
www.lorgans.com

Esplanade Mall

Waterfront Shopping
Part of the complex, the Esplanade Mall is sleek and attractive, with several shops devoted to different aspects of the arts: records and musical instruments, fine art, jewelry and more. You'll also have a choice of about 20 different cafes and restaurants, plus a trendy nightclub.
1 Esplanade Dr
Tel +65 6828 8377
www.esplanade.com

Cho-Lon

Concept store
Cho-Lon is one of Singapore's most stylish lifestyle concept stores. This sprawling shop has a bit of everything, and is an ideal place to pick up gifts, ranging from quirky coffee table books to well-tailored clothing. The shop also sells antique furniture, lamps and textiles.
43 Jalan Merah Saga 01-76 Holland Village
Tel +65 6473 7922

The Life Shop

contemporary Asian
The Life Shop sells a range of contemporary Asian-inspired housewares, which range from kitsch to cool. There are cushions silk-screened with images of Mao's face, and more tame options include furniture, baby clothes and women's fashions
252 North Bridge Road, #03-25 Raffles City Shopping Centre
Tel +65 6338 3998
www.thelifeshop.com
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