Rue Madame

Takashimaya Shopping Centre

Orchard Road stalwart Takashimaya Shopping Centre has got a lot of buzz lately, particularly around the third floor (from where Books Kinokuniya moved a floor up last year. Now, at least two new shops have arrived. Rue Madame (#03-13), a multi-label Parisian fashion store with clothes and accessories by the likes of Iro and Servane Gaxotte. And if that’s not enough Frenchness for you, Gallic brand American Vintage (03-13B) has also opened next door, with its geometric, monochromatic apparel for men and women.

Weekends

VivoCity

Just when you’ve about managed to navigate around VivoCity, there’s a new shop on board. Multi-brand lifestyle store Weekends stocks 14 international brands that sell everything from stationery to jewelry and home decor. And while it’s a little more targeted at the ladies, there are fun ceiling lights in the shape of balloons by Brokis, minimalist gold-tinged wall clocks by Acctim and highly-coveted Jonathan Adler accessories ranging from coasters to journals. Prices range from $6.90 for a notebook to $650 for ceiling lights.

Be Movement

Liang Court

Socially-conscious bi-annual publication and store, Be Movement has opened a retail pop-up store. Open until Sep 2015, it’ll carry a range of artisanal product like watches by Alchemist Creations using recycled soft drink cans, whimsical handmade crochet items for Kartina’s Rasta Crochet and even hand-crafted ceramics by Studio Asobi where 20% of proceeds are donated to the homeless. Plus, everything is either made in Singapore or neighboring countries like Thailand and Hong Kong.