I went to VivoCity on its opening day after swimming at the Caribbean, and there were a lot of things to get me excited. It looks like some of the really nice brands in UK have decided to follow me back into Singapore!!! Yay!!! Introducing:
Ted Baker, one of the top British designers with very wearable clothes (as opposed to clothes that you only expect people on the catwalk to wear), both formal and casual. Besides being well known for the quality and designs of its clothes, Ted Baker is also known for absolutely hilarious and outrageous window fronts. Let's hope that the Singapore branch, Ted's first branch in Asia maintain the status quo!!!
Principles, another London brand, is known for its professional workwear. Its best seller range is its petite range for those 160cm and below (I normally wear Petite range clothes in UK). Utterly pretty and flatting clothes, what more can I say. Principles was already open in Vivocity, and I have to say I saw SO MANY ITEMS that I already want. They are operated by the Robinsons Group (so can use Robinsons Card and get rebate!)
River Island, of a slightly lower price range as compared to the abover two, is targeted towards the younger crowd. It has one of the nicest clubbing and casual wear in the (UK retail) market. Its shoewear range is also much coveted. I love this brand so much, but u know what, the only thing I have bought from River Island is a pair of track pants, which is kind of ironic. Having said that, I love that pair of track pants, and have received many compliments (yes, about those track pants). However, the first River Island branch in Singapore is only opening in January 07, they really stand to lose out on the novelty crowd which will travel all the way to Harbourfront from all over Singapore to visit Singapore's largest mall.
And finally, not in Vivocity, but on Robinson Road, I saw this while in a cab:
While not the actual shop, but a boarded-up shop saying: Pret is coming your way soon!!! Yay! My favourite sandwich shop is coming to Singapore!! In Robinson Road no less!!! Can't tell you how excited I am about that. They have the best sandwiches, and the best salads, and I tell you, the variety in a Pret is enomous. Sushi, no bread sandwich, normal sandwiches, rye sandwiches wraps, baguettes, SlimPret, soup, museli, cakes, fruits, and their countless types of beverages, you name it, they most probably have it. I have not tried every item on the menu, but I intend to, one day. :) I love it so much that I actually bought a sandwich from Pret back to Singapore in June!
Definitely a UK invasion!!! FDI (foreign direct investment) from the UK is definitely going up!
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