13 Best Places to Shop in Singapore

Haji Lane is known for turning up some of the island's more unusual fashion finds so it’s no surprise that founder Astou Montfort decided to set up shop there. In particular, AS’FALL’s seasonal collection of made-in-Singapore clothing sports intricate embroidery specially crafted by Senegalese artisans for the brand. With limited runs and monthly rotating cultural patterns and motifs, each season sees different ethnic fabrics (batik, wax African fabric) being used, turning out truly unique luxe-yet-ethical clothing. 

The trendy fashion retailer Club 21 offers sharp men's and women's clothing lines from such well-known designers as Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Alexander McQueen. Naturally, the price tags match the big-brand names. There are several other branches around Singapore.

This well-respected Singaporean tailor has stood the test of time by creating quality suits and custom-made dresses using the finest fabrics from Europe and Japan. Book an appointment for bespoke tailoring, or check out their mail order service online.

Open since 1935, this upscale clothing store specializes in stylish men's and women's shirts, suits, and skirts custom-made from more than 1,000 different fabrics. A second branch is at Capitol Piazza.

If you are looking for high fashion items (with a matching price tag) COMO Lifestyle’s Dover Street Market is a good option. Founded by Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo and set in a former barracks on Dempsey Hill, the large space features collections from Gucci, Comme des Garçons, Thom Browne and Simone Rocha.

Add a little glamour to your wardrobe with a gown fit for the red carpet from the award-winning Singaporean designer Francis Cheong. High-end jewelry and other accessories suited to fashionable finery are also available.

You'll find a number of men's and women's tailors in the Tanglin Shopping Centre, but Justmen's has a well-earned reputation as being one of the best.

There are two outlets of this trendy women's clothing boutique across Singapore, one of which inside Compass One mall in Sengkang. With all the chic handbags, footwear, and stylish tops and skirts available, you'll have no trouble pulling together a fashionable, reasonably-priced outfit.

Part retail store, part bagel shop, this throwback is devoted to the California lifestyle the founding husband and wife team missed when moving to Singapore. Now alongside freshly baked bagels is a curated marketplace of quality American-made goods, including clothing, homewares, and wines.

Found in Great World City, this local boutique label creates comfortable everyday wear inspired by nature. Working closely with local artists, the patterns and prints are unique, and create a distinct look for their signature dresses.

This bi-level indie fashion boutique, run by a Singaporean couple and around the corner from the like-minded shops of Haji Lane, carries an eclectic selection of local and international labels. It's a great place to seriously upgrade your wardrobe's style factor, though be careful what you fall for—sticker shock is likely. Expect dashing designer clothing and sundry accessories, mostly for women.