Update your wardrobe with Arete Goods’ work-appropriate pieces
Young homegrown label Arete Goods, which we featured in our August issue, launches its first retail pop-up in conjunction with K+ Nana & Bird (a collaborative retail space that celebrates art, fashion and design) this Saturday, Oct 10. Shop their range of shirtdresses and handmade leather ballet flats as well as new Fall Winter offerings such as the Penta leather tote ($800), which comes lined with soft goat suede and polished brass hardware. If you need further encouragement: They’re giving away a free leather pouch (worth $120-$130) with every tote purchased this weekend. #03-03 Scotts Square
Take a flatlay at the Boss Bespoke exhibition
Hugo Boss’ exhibition ends this Sunday, but there’s ample time for you to mosey down, take a flatlay with the German brand’s Bespoke flap bags, and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #bossbespokebag. For every flatlay, $5 will be donated to the Straits Times Pocket Money Fund. While you’re there, check out the Fall Winter collection (we’re digging artistic director Jason Wu‘s sharp, tailored blazers). Ngee Ann City atrium
Celebrate the return of A.P.C.
Parisien label A.P.C. (the acronym stands for Atelier de Production et de Creation in French) launched its Fall Winter ’15 men’s and women’s collections on Thursday at multi-label store Kapok, marking its return to Singapore. What’s in stores now: denim jeans, leather bags, ballet flats, t-shirts as well as candles and jewellery, all bearing the brand’s minimalist, laidback look and feel. Prices range from $75 for a candle to $795 for a leather purse. Kapok, 111 Middle Road
Check out the new styles & colours for Burberry’s iconic trench coat
The British heritage brand’s cashmere trench coat collection gets updated with two new styles, the Kensington (which has a tapered waist) and Sandringham (a slim-fit coat , as well as two new colourways (bright red and navy). Both styles are also available in three lengths (short, medium and long). #01-32/33 Paragon
Shop Fred Perry polo tees at up to 50 per cent off
The pop-up sale at the Cathay is running till Sunday, Oct 11, so head down soon if you’re a fan of the British brand’s signature polo shirts, and score limited edition items from exciting past collaborations with Dior’s creative director Raf Simons, the Amy Winehouse Foundation and British artist Jamie Reid. #B1-11 The Cathay
Visit the first-ever Urban Decay store in Singapore
The American beauty brand known for its edgy makeup offerings has only been stocked in Sephora stores here, so their first standalone store in Singapore and in Asia is a pretty big deal (and we’re sure all beauty junkies will agree). Don’t miss the launch of their Holiday collection – including the gorgeous limited edition Vice4 eyeshadow palette shown above – on Oct 29. #01-13 Vivocity
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