Where To Buy Designer
Brands In Singapore


 

Shopping for designer brands in Singapore is easy. All you have to do is head for Orchard Road and check out its' humongous malls and shopping centers.

Smartly dressed locals and tourists glide down the sidewalk past giant, pulsating outdoor video screens, cell phones in one hand, big-brand shopping bags in the other.

Read on and find out more ...


1. Overview

Orchard Road in Singapore is indeed a gallery for designer brands. This is where Rodeo Drive meets Southeast Asia and, accordingly, all the usual suspects are here: Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton. This is one face of Singapore, the face seen in tourist brochures. In the following article we will focus on two of the trendiest in the lot, Wheelock Place and Paragon.


2. Wheelock Place

First out of the blocks is Wheelock Place, an exciting cosmopolitan destination for the stylish and urbane you. The seven-floor shopping experience starts from Basement 2. Marks & Spencer anchors Basements 1 and 2 offering fashion, toiletries and food under this British brand.

A picture of Wheelock Place in Singapore
 

Popular American bookstore Borders Books Music Cafe occupies the entire ground floor. Here, you can find best-selling titles, Paperchase stationery and listen to 1000 songs on the latest proprietary digital music system in this mammoth bookstore.

Level 2 is where you find American icons like the Macintosh at epiCentre@Orchard and Nike Golf for the latest must-haves in sports gear and golf accessories. If your passion is funky eyewear or colored contact lenses, pop into Atlantic Optics. A good selection of stylish footwear by Australian label Aquila and sexy sandals can be found at Substance.
 



The best Apple shop in town - epiCentre@Orchard
 

Another must-have to complete the outfit is Crumpler bags, rugged and multipurpose haversacks and PC bags from Australia. Fans of fashionable sportswear can pop into Adidas or Star 360° for the limited edition Onisuka collection.

Collectible toy followers will have a field day at Dollz Inc, and you can't miss the wide range of eyewear at AI Eye Fashion. Along the way, stock up on your favourite products at The Body Shop for complete head to toe pampering. On the upper levels you will find a plethora of food outlets, spas and more shops.


2. Paragon

For a unique and unrivalled shopping experience, Paragon is the place to be. All the renowned international designer boutiques such as Gucci, Prada, Bvlgari, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Dunhill, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Ermenegildo Zegna can be found here.
 



A photo of the Paragon Shopping Center in Singapore
 

Deck yourself right for a party night out with trendy labels such as Miss Sixty, G-Star, Ben Sherman, Miss Selfridge, A/X Armani Exchange, Celio, Mexx and more! Handbags, shoes and other accessories to suit every occasion and fancy can be found at Tod's, Furla and Bottega Venetta and Hogan, among many other fashion boutiques.
 

Shop for designer bags like Bottega Venetta at The Paragon
 

For one-stop convenience, you may wish to pop by department stores such as Metro and Marks & Spencer where you can find everything you need from head to toe! Need home décor ideas? Paragon's exquisite selection of designer furnishing on Level 4 provides an extensive range of modern and traditional-style home furnishings and fittings at XZQT, Abitex, Quedos and Jespirit. Audio-visual Nakamichi, Stressless @Couchure and Simmons offer you varying options for personal relaxation.

After all that shopping, treat yourself to some succulent treats at The Food Cellar at Basement 1. The Food Cellar hosts a mouth-watering variety of Asian and international cuisines such as My Mum's Cuisine, Shimbashi Soba, ThaiExpress, Spageddies Italian Kitchen, Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant and Din Tai Fung.
 



Fancy some Japanese food at the Paragon?
 

There are also other gourmet pleasures to savor at other restaurants and eateries from Level 2 to Level 5 such as Lawry's The Prime Rib, Sushi Tei and Crystal Jade Golden Palace Restaurant.


Conclusion

Singapore isn't called a shopping paradise for nothing. If you have the urge to splurge on designer brands, the main shopping belt of Orchard Road is the place for you.



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