Shopping & Style
Your comprehensive guide to the best Singapore shopping, style and fashion
50 best shops in Singapore
Food central, green city and shopping heaven – Singapore's got all the sweet spots covered and when it comes to shopping, you're in for a treat. Shopping's a sport we take pretty seriously here. Great Singapore Sale or not, the shopping season is all year round and why shouldn't it? One would be spoilt for choice with the options of shops, stores and shopping malls here. From boutiques to vintage stores to warehouses, we've picked out the best stores and shops for fashion, lifestyle, homeware, hobbies and more for you to check out. Hold on to your wallets and cards because the shopaholics will go wild. RECOMMENDED: Where to shop for eco-friendly products in Singapore and the best home decor and furniture stores in Singapore
The best places to get a bespoke suit in Singapore
Every man has fantasies of suiting up like Don Draper or Harvey Specter, conducting a business lunch and, come sundown, downing a shot of fine whisky. But you won’t get that special fit from an off-the-rack suit. No, you’ll want to head to a bespoke tailor. A good suit is an investment – if you take care of it (and your waistline), it can last 10 to 20 years. Before you visit a tailor, be mindful of three key points: shape, fit and fabric. And be patient. Expect at least 20 measurements to be taken and two to four fittings. It can take up to 50 hours of manual work – which translates to weeks or months before you hang the final product in the wardrobe. But it’ll be worth it, trust us. RECOMMENDED: The best wine bars in Singapore and the best shops for men in Singapore
Where to shop for eco-friendly products in Singapore
Singapore's progress towards a zero-waste, plastic-free life is going beyond the the ban of plastic straws and spilling over into groceries, beauty and even fashion finds. Here are some local brands to check out for a meaningful way to shop. RECOMMENDED: The best sustainable dining restaurants in Singapore and 8 easy steps to live more sustainably in Singapore
The best shops for flowers, indoor plants and gardening supplies
If you feel like your home or living space feels a little empty or cold, it's probably because you lack some house plants. There's nothing that a couple or ferns or the beautiful fiddle leaf fig can't fix. Green up your space with a potted plant or two from one of these places. RECOMMENDED: The best farms in Singapore and 8 easy steps to live more sustainably in Singapore
The best home decor and furniture stores in Singapore
Whether you're a first-time homeowner eager to do up your new BTO or just looking to inject some new life into your current dig, look no further than these home decor and furniture store for some seriously lust-worthy homewares. RECOMMENDED: 6 cool indie stores in Singapore and best heritage shops in Singapore
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The best rock climbing gyms in Singapore
Boulder Movement My arms are sore and my thighs are quivering. Yet I can’t let go. Not unless I want to free fall three metres or so on to the, admittedly, cushy crash pad below – but I’m too chicken to do that. I’m two-thirds through a bouldering problem in Boulder Movement ($30/single entry, $148/month) and, despite the aches, I can already see the appeal of this sport. Bouldering is very much like indoor rock climbing, except the former is stripped down to its raw essentials – there are no ropes and harnesses involved. All you need is a good pair of climbing shoes, a bag of chalk, some fundamental techniques and a whole lot of guts to take on a bouldering problem (the path a climber has to take in order to complete the climb). Conveniently located in the CBD, Boulder Movement is the newest entry into the burgeoning climbing gym scene in Singapore. Founded by climbing enthusiasts Jansen Ko, Lwee Jia Wei and Joe Fu, the gym positions itself as a beginner-friendly bouldering-only facility with over 30 metres of wall, lengthwise. The walls are no higher than four metres –which sounds short, but trust me, it’s certainly high enough to experience the thrill of climbing without any safety gears. Bouldering problems are categorised by different climbing abilities: white tags BM1-6 are for beginners, blue tags BM6-16 for intermediates and red tags BM17-25 are for the advanced – a section of the wall is refreshed every two weeks so you’ll never get bored. First-timers can join
The best HIIT gyms in Singapore
For those who dislike spending hours in the gym, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the way to go – you work hard for a set amount of time with minimal rest which raises your metabolic rate for up to 48 hours. Yes, this means you’ll be burning fat even when you’re lounging in front of the TV later. Here are five boutique gyms to get your heart rate up faster than you can say HIIT. RECOMMENDED: Best gyms in Singapore and best gyms for express workouts
