Yesterday, we decided to explore VivoCity at HarbourFront, Singapore. I was actually hoping to catch the Christmas Sales and wanted to get a few shirts before the mad rush during the weekend.
To my utter disappointment, there were no sales. I guess they are waiting for next week before they start their Christmas Clearance Sale. (I think they know that people buy Christmas Gifts last minute so its better to entice them later instead of now.)
Well we then just walked around to see the Men’s fashion. Zara had the typical clothes and wasn’t interested in any except for a unique t-shirt (i will post it when i buy it) . Same with Giordano/U2/G2000. Gap was atrocious with it’s ridiculous line of fashion for men though that didn’t stop people from buying it (honestly over-rated thanks largely to it being an American brand & typical Singaporeans going for brand and price rather than quality & design). Topman line concentrated heavily on the typical teenager/young adult fashion blaring it’s alternative British look. River Island too seems to be a copycat of Topman.
However, i chanced upon this quaint nice looking shop known as Ted Baker. It looked just like a typical boutique having the same lines of clothes. What a false assumption that would have been! It was indeed a TREASURE TROVE!
Ted Baker is a boutique GOD-SEND (can’t avoid the connection to Adam Monroe of Heroes Season 2). It’s a gift from the heavens as it’s style is utterly unique and original with a touch of class. Its designs avoided the typical bland stripe shirts which are everywhere now and the quality of the shirts are simply to die for. Touching it alone can make you go like “I wanna wear this for the rest of my life”.
Here are samples
The only disadvantage is that it’s kinda expensive. Around $100 – $150 for a shirt due to it being a London brand. However, i am eagerly awaiting for their Christmas Sale. Hahaha. Happy Shopping PEOPLE!
Fai @ ilovelookinggood
I get very overwhelmed when I’m at Vivocity (me no like crowds…), and I still have yet to fully explore the place even though it’s been a year since Vivocity opened.
Those are some nice shirts! Pricey, yeah, but niceee! But I don’t have anyone to buy it for, so I’m perfectly fine with just admiring the designs. Lol.
I haven’t bought anything from GAP Singapore (I did buy a bag in Oklahoma City’s GAP though, 70% off!); the price puts me off. It’s still too expensive for my taste even if it’s on sale. Maybe someday when I strike 4D…
Haha. Me too. Hehe. I dont like crowds and especially long queues when i want to pay my items. VivoCity is indeed big and ensure ladies don’t wear heels, trust me. Wear comfortable footwear and immediately sit down when it starts to hurt. Hahaha. Thats what my jaan normally does.
The shirts are nice right! Hmm, u got no one to buy it for? Hehehe. You can buy one for me? hahah. Christmas Gift you know.
Well if you hit 4d, spread the love & especially the money. Hehe.