LYLE & SCOTT Canvas Plimsolls

The Year was 1874, and William LYLE and Walter SCOTT borrowed £1300 to form a small knitwear company in Hawick, Scottland and began to manufacture high quality hosiery and underwear.
More than a whopping a century and one-third later, Lyle & Scott is still standing tall, appealing fashion-enthusiasts -including many sports stars and celebrities- from all over the world.
Based on subculture and modernist principles, Lyle & Scott’s “Vintage” line is identifiable by the distinctive Golden Eagle. The range employs a smart and youthful strong aesthetic to make the wearer stand out and be noticed.
These timeless, super-relaxed Lyle and Scott Vintage cotton canvas plimsolls have tonal laces and the Golden Eagle badge on the tongue.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Draped-Front Jumpsuit

This ravishing silk jumpsuit will be your new power piece for the season!
No matter what turbulence the office or world throws at you, you’ll have the guts and gumption to dare to soar higher in this work-and-play-ready stunner from the great 3.1 Phillip Lim!
P.S. Working the jumpsuit with a cardigan makes it extra chic for that big presentation :-)
(RRP €498.00)

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No, we’re not fans of Dolph Lundgren (who, for trivia's sake, is a chemical engineering Masters grad from the University of Sydney as well as a Fullbright scholar who once studied at MIT) or David “The Hoff” Hasselhoff, but it’s (nearly) impossible to resist their charms in these chuckle-worthy videos, which come with an “allow” and “deny” version.

ALLSAINTS SPITALFIELDS (London) Denim Shirt

OK guys, you must have seen them over shorts, under suits, jean on jean, layered as cardigans, tucked into pants, even on the girlfriends. Yes, men's denim shirt has become a pretty huge trend, and it's not hard to see why. Comfortable, easy to match, easily washed, durable... oh, and not to mention the colour. The blues of denim... just seem to have a sexy quality all their own, and they compliment everyone. So if you don't already have one, be sure to add at least one denim shirt to your wardrobe!

The tailoring on this denim shirt by popular Brit label AllSaints Spitalfields is impeccable and the colour is a flavorsome blue that flatters every skin tone. Perfect for perfecting your very best denim look!

Not everyone may not be able to pull off double-denim looks (jean shirt + jean pants) like some of these Hollywood elites, but it's super easy to pair a denim shirt with khakis or black trousers. Roll up your sleeves for that effortless look, and you're good to go!

(Other denim shirts available in-store, too.)

ADIDAS x YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y-3 Heels for the Ladies

Maybe not the first but surely among the most avant-garde, Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto again find fusion between sport and fashion and demonstrate their knack for upping the ante in footwear design. These Y-3 ladies heels are not only edgy-looking, they boast a construction from the same special technology originally invented for athletic shoes. The EVA midsole utilises Adidas’ “adiPRENE” technology for premium cushioning and shock absorption; Lycra forefoot insert adapts to your step for smooth walking, and the heel uses “Torsion”, a system which allows the front and back of your foot to move independently for added stability. Not just fashion-forward, these heels are fashion-future!
(RRP US$430)

*Drop in to see even more uber cool Y-3 heel designs.

KATE SPADE Toiletries Bag

A happy print (so cute and appropriate for a cosmetics bag) and clean colours combine to produce a fun statement in this Kate Spade medium "Heddy" bag with protective glossy coating. Makes a great travel bag for your toiletries and grooming articles, too. (A few folks even use it as a kit to organise accessories, stationery, phone chargers, and electronic devices… It's up to YOU!)

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Drawstring Dress with Jersey Top

Don't you just love the sweet and laid-back vibe of this 3.1 Phillip Lim design? The easy-to-wear silhouette doesn't miss a beat in style with a fun drawstring waist. Think carefree days: you can layer this over a tiny camisole, or under an open chambray shirt and strappy sandals. Or, go a bit chic and try it with stellar heels and fun jewelry :-)
(RRP US$375)

ADIDAS STAN SMITH Trainers

The Adidas Stan Smith shoes -- Adidas’ biggest-ever trainer (in terms of sales anyway!) -- were first introduced in 1965 as the first all-leather tennis shoe. It was originally called the Haillet (after French tennis player Robert Haillet), then renamed in 1971 following the endorsement by American tennis great and former world number-one Stan Smith. Since then, it has gone on to be one of most popular shoes of all time, having sold over 30 million pairs.
The Stan Smith was and still is a simple fare of premium leather or canvas upper with usually green accents on the logo patch and heel tab -- as if not to upset the stringent dress code of the tennis lawns. One other notable feature, or the lack of, is the Adidas three stripes. Instead, three rows of perforation take its place along the sidewall of the shoe.

As a proud carrier of the Stan Smith name, this Adidas shoe design maintains a classic style befitting the legendary champion. A timeless staple that will work with any look, or a must-have for retro tennis shoe fans.


A video created by Adidas to celebrate Stan Smith -- the man, the sneaker, the legend:-

THE KOOPLES (Paris) Lace/Leather/Satin Dress

The latest fashion buzz to hit Paris, The Kooples is the new brainchild of the Elicha brothers, who also founded the lauded French label Comptoir des Cottoniers. When Comptoir des Cotonniers was bought by the Japanese in 2006, the brothers found time on their hands to adapt their house signature to a new target: take the “couples” idea, combine it with the modern French “je ne sais quoi” -and a dash of rebellious attitude- and meld it into a diabolically hip, youth-arty-love version of the “Savile Row” look. Within just 3 months of opening, The Kooples has already opened up a whopping 20 stores, and are planning to open 150 more in the next three years, including outside France.

Elegant yet sexy, this robe dentelle, cuir et satin (lace, leather and satin dress) by The Kooples is brilliantly put together to help you fill in the missing gaps in your closet.
(RRP €235)


The Kooples’ ad campaigns, always featuring real-life, stylishly-swathed couples of all types and shapes and colours (scouted from the street, Facebook, and Myspace -- what a concept!), never fail to create a refreshing visual landscape, further upping the brand’s cool factor.

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And now it's Peanuts' turn. Today marks the 60th anniversary of Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip, which features the wonderful adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy (who was introduced to the strip two days later), Lucy, Pigpen, Woodstock and the gang.
This makes Snoopy approximately 253 years old -- in dog years!

Published 1 ~ 2 Oct, 1963:-

NEW ARRIVALS - 2 Oct (Sat)

It’s October!
New month – new start – and definitely NEW ARRIVALS!

Trusty favourites like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Elizabeth & James, Helmut Lang, Hoss Intropia (Spain), Robert Rodriguez, Shanghai Tang, Vanessa Bruno Athe, Vera Wang, P. Smith men, Sperry Top-sider, Alexander Wang and Y-3 footwear, Moscot Originals, Vintage Glasses (aka "Taihachiro of Hong Kong") made of real buffalo horns, Karen Walker and Ksubi sunnies are here, along with amazing first-timers Rick Owens men, The Kooples of Paris, and much more.

All these come in store today... and so should you! :-D

And if you're going to stop by, don't forget to earn something sweet from our SALE rack, too -- fabu goodies still abound.

Hope to see you soon. Until then, we bid you au jus, and a wonderful weekend :-)

A BATHING APE x CHROME HEARTS

Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto may have put Tokyo on the fashion map in the 80s, but today Tomoaki “Nigo” Nagao, the 40-year-old DJ-turned-designer, is definitely the ringleader of Japan’s burgeoning hip-hop scene, whose aficionados queue for hours for a chance to buy his colourful merch.
Thought to be the owner of the world's largest collection of memorabilia from the Planet of the Apes sci-fi film franchise, Nigo made it the springboard for his A Bathing Ape (otherwise known as Bape) fashion empire, which is slowly conquering the planet with its brand of cool and very (very) upscale streetwear.
A Bathing Ape is known for the limited circulation of the products they produce – particularly their collaboration with other high-ticket brands. One such partnership is when they combined with L.A. luxury lifestyle brand Chrome Hearts (where Rolex watches are sold with one-of-a-kind Chrome Hearts bracelets in place of the stock band or strap), melting Bape characters and Chrome Hearts iconography into graphics to present a T-shirt collection that includes designs of Baby Milo. A popular sub-division of Bape clothing, Baby Milo is named after -who else- baby Milo, the son of the talking chimpanzees Cornelius and Zira, who grows up to be the leader (and chief instigator) of the ape revolution and the ruler of Ape City in the Planet of the Apes movie series.

These limited and exclusive tees were reportedly retailing for S$219 at the Bape store in Singapore -- where every customer is allowed to purchase only one of the special releases.

A Bathing Ape x Chrome Hearts (top), and vice-versa (bottom).



CHROME HEARTS
Chrome Hearts has evolved over the past two decades from a leather motorcycle riding-gear company to one that offers a line of handmade jewellery in precious metals and stones — as well as luggage, apparel and accessories in fine leathers and fabrics. Even with the opening of more than a dozen stores across the United States, Asia and Europe, the company likes to keep a low profile — no campaigns, look books or fashion shows. Chrome Hearts also prefers not to publicise prices, but let’s just say a flashy little number can cost you a month’s rent or more!

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Yabba Dabba Doo – The Flintstones, everyone's favourite modern Stone Age family, is 50 years in existence today!
(As you may have noticed, Google is even marking the day with a logo dedicated to Fred and the gang.)
One thing that many do not know about the show is that Fred and Wilma Flintstones were the first onscreen couple to share a bed in the history of television. Hehe. The fact is likely little known because it was a cartoon, but that does not change the fact that the Flintstones were willing to take television to places that it had never been before :-)
The Flintstones also features probably the first ever live action-cartoon "crossover" in TV history, when Samantha and Darrin from the original Bewitched series (Adore! Elizabeth Montgomery is the bee's knees!) move into the Bedrock neighbourhood.

ALEXANDER WANG Footwear

Rockabilly punk shoes are not the easiest footwear to rock, but we swear we’d do anything for these Alexander Wang Frankie Creeper Combat Hi-Top!
Totally updated in kidskin (soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat -- bloody expensive!) by Mr. Wang, these boot-sneakers have redefined the punk staple brothel creeper. Sporting a relatively thinner sole, antiquated hardware, fringe detail and pointy toes, these babies are going to look fan-FREAKIN-tastic with tights and minis for fall!
(RRP US$480)
Another formidable weapon for your shoe arsenal from Alexander Wang: The “Anya” Wrapped Booties, a low ankle boot/bootie with bondage bandage style upper and a high-gloss black PVC heel. The shoes fasten with a small zipper at the back. Also, there is a hidden platform - which adds 3cm to the 8cm heel!
(US$590)

Trivia: The motto for this Alexander Wang shoe collection is “carnivorous”; and that says a lot about the powerful and brutal elegance that is significant for these shoes ;-)

ACNE (Sweden) Print Dress

Awashed in an artsy, modernist print designed by London graphic artist and textile specialist Meera Sleight (who’s also created prints for Lanvin), this eye-catching dress from the Stockholm-based design firm Acne (Ambition to Create Novel Expressions) is a one-step solution to 24-hour style. Frame this striking piece with a classic black blazer and elegant court shoes for work, or sharpen the soft draping with skinny leggings and strappy heels to define edgy after-hours chic!

New Arrivals: SPERRY TOP-SIDER Galore!

If there is one thing that you will have no problem finding in our stores this week, it is Sperry Top-sider! Stop in today for our new shipment of Sperrys for men and women!

Mmmm, footylicious. One of each please :-D


• Sperry Top-sider Salt-Washed Canvas Boat Shoes
A good clean look that fits today’s trends, in the coolest colour ever for deck shoes. Faded and so mellow. Awesome!

• Sperry Top-sider Bahama Boat Shoes
Sperry Top-sider's latest Bahama boat shoes showcase a blend of contemporary textile and colour choices with classic styling and vintage detailing.

• Sperry Top-sider 75th Anniversary Seamate
These beautiful Seamate deck shoes, a classic Sperry Top-sider design, features uppers rendered in ultra-fine cream-coloured cotton twill and tongues printed with a throwback logo, as well as a subtle blue trim along the sole (which gives the shoes a nice splash of colour).

• Sperry Top-sider CVO Sneaker 75th Anniversary Edition
The CVO sneaker, originally introduced in the 1930s, is an exceptional example of the clean lines and simple but classic details that Sperry Top-sider is famous for -- not to mention, it's just plain cool-looking.
• Sperry Top-sider Men's Workboot Chukka
Rugged and sporty yet still handsome and supremely comfortable.

• Sperry Top-sider Men's Seaside Venetian Loafer
Luxe meets comfort!

• Sperry Top-sider Men's Seaport Penny Loafer
With waterproof construction, this classic penny loafer is created to offer a sophisticated style while still keeping your feet nice and dry.

• Sperry Top-sider Women's Sconset Patent Slip-on Loafer
Hand-sewn Tru-Moc construction lends long-lasting comfort to this moccasin flat styled with a laced topline and metal-tipped bow.

Many more styles in store -- you'll just have to come in and take a look!