As much as we love online shopping, it can’t give you the intimacy a brick-and-mortar boutique brings. Seeing an item online and actually feeling, touching an item, chatting with a friend as you’re browsing in a store is an experience that’s priceless – that’s why they call it’s retail therapy right?
These days, walking into a store is more than just a grab-and-go experience. Business owners invest in a more emotional experience with the customers so there’s a growing demand for boutiques that is experiential, beautifully designed and yes of course, totally instagrammable.
Take a look at some of our favourite spots in SG.
At Rye’s first boutique located in Cluny Court, femininity meets a modern minimalist concept as raw natural stones co-exist with the colour and exuberance of flora and fauna arrangements by local florist Out of Stalk. Bessie Ye, the 32-year-old founder and designer, has always championed a minimalist yet elegant design ethos as seen on her collections which always revolves around wardrobe staples with superior quality and immaculate tailoring .
Rye, 501 Bukit Timah Rd, Cluny Court, #02-03
Nestled in the quiet enclave of Dempsey Road, B.P. de Silva Jewellers’ new standalone flagship boutique is a one-storey colonial house with large arched windows. Established in 1872, B.P. de Silva Jewellers is a household luxury brand in Singapore and to mark its 150th anniversary this year, the brand has launched its first-ever high jewellery collection.
B.P. de Silva Jewellers, 14C Dempsey Road
This colourful eclectic lifestyle store in Joo Chiat was founded by Andrea De Rosetto. Inspired by her travels, De Rosetto decided to promote works from artisans, tribal communities and independent artists around the world.
Tiger and Arcadia, 317 Joo Chiat Road
Besides an extensive range of non-GMO bed and bath products, this calming sanctuary in Joo Chiat also stocks home decor items locally and also from Europe and Japan.
Sojao Shop, 251 Joo Chiat Rd
Adding to the vibrant collection of cafes and store in Tiong Bahru, ASF Homestore is a two-storey shophouse filled with aesthetically pleasing home décor and furniture carefully curated by interior stylist Hong Henwood.
ASF Homestore, 38 Eng Hoon Street Tiong Bahru
Text: Lena Kamarudin/Her World