Peranakan-inspired jewellery from Choo Yilin

Known for her modern jade designs, Choo Yilin takes inspiration from Peranakan (Straits-born people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage) textures, patterns and motifs to create classy rings, necklaces and earrings. Slip on open-ended rings set with pale green jade, or make heads turn with glamorous bamboo-inspired drop earrings. 

Mandarin Gallery. 333A Orchard Road #02-23, Singapore 238897. +65 6733 1131.
Daily 11am-9pm. 

Edgy rings and earrings from Edge of Ember

Make a bold statement with Edge of Ember’s minimalist rings and earrings that feature geometric lines, coloured stones, hand-hammered metals, and traditional Asian motifs. A strong message of social responsibility underlies these striking designs, too. The label uses recycled materials, promotes fair trade wages and doesn’t use any animal products, such as leather or horn, in its collections.

TANGS at Tang Plaza. 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864. +65 6737 5500.
Mon-Sat 10.30am-9.30pm; Sun 11am-8.30pm.
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Customised jewellery from La Putri 

La Putri has been designing fine jewellery since 1973, so rest assured you’re in good hands when you opt for its bespoke service. Watch as experienced in-house designers transform your own gemstones—you can also choose from their quality loose gems—into stunning bejewelled creations. Update heirloom jewellery with semi-precious stones such as topaz, tourmaline, emerald and sapphire or commission new designs that can be customised to the smallest detail.   

Mandarin Gallery. 333A Orchard Road #02-15, Singapore 238897. +65 6733 3345.
Daily 11am-8pm. 

Capitol Piazza. 13 Stamford Road #01-25, Singapore 178905. +65 6385 3801.
Daily 11am-8pm. 

Watches from Zelos Watches

Strap on masculine arm candy from local brand Zelos Watches, which Elshan Tan founded out of his fascination with mechanical timepieces. The watches are designed and built from scratch, and are typically made of bronze or carbon fibre.

Krasnaya – The Watch Art Gallery at ION Orchard. 2 Orchard Turn #B3-03, Singapore 238801. +65 6509 8606.

Statement dresses from Aijek

For head-turning dresses that look fresh and modern, turn to local label Aijek by Danelle Woo. From structural floor-length gowns to feminine creations featuring broderie anglaise and lace, all the pieces are made of premium fabric and will be mainstays in your wardrobe for years. 

TANGS at Tang Plaza. 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864. +65 6737 5500.
Mon-Sat 10.30am-9.30pm; Sun 11am-8.30pm. 

Minimalist threads from Collate The Label

Less is more at Collate The Label, as clean lines and solid hues pervade the label’s collections. Choose from ruffled blouses, relaxed blazers, flounce skirts and slim pants that channel insouciant style.  

TANGS at Tang Plaza. 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864. +65 6737 5500.
Mon-Sat 10.30am-9.30pm; Sun 11am-8.30pm.

Desserts from Janice Wong

Indulge your sweet tooth with the very best—local chef Janice Wong is a top Singaporean patissier and was twice named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef in the San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best annual list. We especially love the Signature Singapore series of chocolates that come in vivid rainbow hues with distinctive local flavours such as laksa leaf (a savoury herb) lemongrass, chilli padi (bird’s-eye chilli) and mango curry. 

National Museum of Singapore. 93 Stamford Road #01-06, Singapore 178897. +65 9712 5338.
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm.

Paragon. 290 Orchard Road #B1-K28, Singapore 238859. +65 9233 7547.
Daily 10am-9pm. 

2am:dessertbar. 21A Lorong Liput, Singapore 277733. +65 6291 9727.
Tue-Sun 3pm-2am. 

Bak kwa from Bee Cheng Hiang 

Singapore’s answer to jerky, bak kwa (barbecued meat) is highly addictive with its smoky, savoury-sweet taste. Though it has now grown to over 300 outlets across almost a dozen countries, local brand Bee Cheng Hiang had humble beginnings, with founder Teo Swee Ee first selling the homemade slices in Chinatown from a pushcart back in 1933. 

Various locations island-wide. Visit here for more information.

Finest teas from TWG

You would be forgiven if you thought TWG was a classic European brand. The local luxury tea brand stands out with its old-world packaging, and boasts a mindboggling array of flavours, ranging from the classic 1837 Black Tea to the exotic Immortal Moment Tea, which mixes Ceylon black tea, vanilla and gold leaves. Try the Singapore Breakfast Tea, a green and black tea blend that features notes of rare spices indigenous to the island, or pay tribute to Singapore’s “Garden City” moniker with TWG’s range of aromatic floral teas. 

Various locations island-wide. Visit here for more information. 

Kaya from Ya Kun Kaya Toast 

Instead of marmalade, jam or butter, spread some creamy kaya (a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs) on your toast. Ya Kun Kaya Toast is the best place to buy a few jars—the brand has been around since 1944, and its kaya is best known for its sweet flavour, smooth texture and a lovely pandan aroma. 

Various locations island-wide. Visit here for more information.

Books from BooksActually

Turn the pages of a few paperbacks at independent bookstore BooksActually to peek into the local literary arts scene and its many genres—from poetry, plays and novels to coffee table books featuring stunning photography. For a slice of local life, you can’t go wrong with the Balik Kampung series, which comprises odes penned by local authors on their neighbourhoods. Or remember colloquial Singaporean English by bringing home a quirky Singlish notebook that provides helpful, if tongue-in-cheek, explanations of the pidgin’s popular phrases. 

BooksActually. 9 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168645. +65 6222 9195.
Mon & Sun 10am-6pm; Tue-Sat 10am-8pm.

Ceramics from Luzerne

Pair a fine meal at home with gorgeous, top-quality tableware. Singapore’s oldest ceramics producer, Luzerne, will have you covered. Incorporating modern lines and heritage elements, its artisanal wares will be a great complement to any dining table. 

Landex. 70 Bendemeer Road #01-03, Singapore 339940. +65 6288 7700
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
For a full list of stockists, visit here.