In this week’s shopping edit: the coolest weekend bags from 3.1 Phillip Lim; retro-chic Onitsuka Tiger sneakers; and functional-meets-fun offerings from Kipling. By Isabel Ong.
The Dualio is a refreshed take on the Japanese footwear brand’s popular Montreal jogging shoe, which was first created for the 1976 Montreal Games. While this style bears the same attributes as its predecessor, Dualio – the range is unisex and comes in three colourways – features a lightweight sole and a flexible midsole groove. $139 each, available at Level 2 Pedder On Scotts and Leftfoot stores
The Alix bag first debuted in Fall ’15, and returns this Spring with a mini version, bearing the same brass and nickel hardware and the signature ‘paper clip’ closure as the original. Choose from six colourways – silver, dark green, blue, brown, black and white – in supple calf leather. $1,390, available at 3.1 Phillip Lim boutiques (#02-05 Hilton Hotel)
Two new Greek jewellery brands have just debuted at multi-label boutique LaPrendo. 12-year-old brand Yannis Sergakis offers graphic yet modern designs (from $1,200), like stacked open rings and thin bejewelled wrist bands made of rose gold and silver. Designer Elena Votsi, on the other hand, has a more eclectic and romantic approach: think mismatched earrings in the shape of hearts and heart-shaped necklaces in her Eros collection (from $1,780). Available now at LaPrendo
Why denim junkies will love the Italian brand’s new 1,485 sq ft space at Paragon: It houses an extensive display showcasing on-trend designs and cuts. Both menswear and womenswear will be available, alongside the brand’s range of bags and other accessories. #02-47A Paragon Shopping Centre
Kipling’s latest collection, Kaeon, isn’t just the most fashion-forward one we’ve seen from the Belgian brand. It’s also eco-friendly: they’re all made of a material dubbed Aires (a mix of nylon and polyester), which reportedly helps to reduce the amount of water used during the dyeing process by a whopping 90 per cent. Other plus-es: It’s lightweight and water-repellent. Choose from a wide variety of bag styles, from functional backpacks ($435) to totes ($435-$469), shoulder bags ($295) and clutches ($205 each) in colourful hues. Available now at Kipling boutiques (#B3-61 Ion Orchard)
Like this? Singapore brand In Good Company’s latest collection is perfect for the modern fashionista.