Joanna James
The streets of Singapore are lined with glitzy shopping malls; big brands and the latest in fashion are easy to come by at these chic retail havens. Read on for information on what to buy, where.
Some of the world's best luxury brands are available at this shiny mall. Paul Smith, Victoria's Secret and Vertu are just a few; there's more with the likes of the Japanese lifestyle mall Atomi being a popular choice. Located just a short walk from Grand Park Orchard, on Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery can certainly promise to satiate all your shopping cravings. High-end fashions and accessories are well amalgamated with the promise of tea at Antoinette or The Providore, and delicious full-course meals at Sacha and Sons.
Blending chic design with stylish modern architecture, ION Orchard is a must visit for fashionistas and those in search of the latest fashion from renowned designers. A glam retail haven that is accessible from most 5 star hotels in Orchard Road, Singapore this distinctive mall even has exclusive concierge services private dining and art exhibitions. Brand conscious shoppers will find the likes of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Miu Miu, YSL, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Cartier here, ensuring you can have plenty of choices when it comes to filling your wardrobe with the latest designs.
Kallang Mall is for the sports buff, a range of top designer sports brands are on offer at this mall, sporting a very interesting collection of names on its window dressing. Ladies, head over to Gym Locker for speciality products that range amongst activewear, training shoes and accessories. Popular brands such as Adidas, Under Armour, Reebok and Moving Comfort are displayed at this store. For a range of trendy eyewear, head over to Sport on Eyewear; the store stocks up on two popular international brands that are hard to come by in Singapore. Rudy Project and Liberty Sport offer a range of chic eyewear that boasts the best protection and most versatile styles. These are just a few examples of the fabulous store line-up at Kallang Wave Mall.
Here's a mall that even the little tykes in your group will enjoy visiting. The Polliwogs, for instance, open to kids aged 3 to 12 is a world of fun. Trampolines, tunnels, rock wall climbing and amazing rainbow coloured slides add to a day of excitement. Happy Boat located in the building's sky park, lets kids sail their own paddle boats! Well, apart for all the fun on offer Vivo City is ideal for picking up stylish clothing and accessories for kids; bloomB, for instance, offers a range of party wear, including tuxedos for kids aged 0 to 14. There is also Cotton Kids and the Australian brand Seed Heritage, that offer some inspiring fashion ideas to make kids look hip and cool.
Queensway Shopping Centre cannot be left out when it comes to sporting goods. LE Way, for instance, offers a range of sneakers with big brand names such as Nike, Adidas, SB and Vans. Sports World has a pair of shoes no matter which sport you are into, watch out for those special discounts. I-Run offers a range of branded and stylish jogging gear; together with accessories, such as heart monitors and watches. The range of stylish, functional and comfy shoes will make you want to trek across the country.
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