Style News: New retail collective River's Edge Abode, Longchamp brings Paris to Paragon
New pop-up concept store River's Edge Abode in River Valley is open till October. PHOTO: ESSE
Home-grown collective River's Edge Abode debuts
A new retail and cafe concept has landed in River Valley. Framed by the lush greenery of Fort Canning, River's Edge Abode brings together five Singapore-born brands in a timely show of national spirit.
Open till October and hosted by sustainable womenswear label Esse, the pop-up store invites customers to slow down and shop mindfully.
Sustainable womenswear label Esse at River's Edge Abode.
PHOTO: ESSE
Women's footwear label Palola at River's Edge Abode.
PHOTO: ESSE
There is something for everyone – Esse for finely crafted pieces in organic fabrics, lifestyle brand The Ordinary Co with botanical shawls, handcrafted footwear from Palola, and demi-fine jewellery brand Moss & Lupine.
And when you need a shopping break, boutique coffee brewers Cotob Coffee has fresh brews and matcha.
Each of the mostly online-only brands is able to personalise its nook and host workshops. They contribute rent proportionate to their occupied space on a low commission model, says Esse founder Alicia Tsi.
River's Edge Abode brings together five Singapore-born fashion and lifestyle brands.
PHOTO: ESSE
'This is a space where independent brands can test the retail landscape without the prohibitive costs of opening a standalone store. It's about lowering barriers, nurturing creativity and building a platform where everyone can succeed together.'
Info: Open 11am to 7pm daily at 01-10, Block B Clarke Quay, 3B River Valley Road
Bakes and coffee at Longchamp pop-up
Longchamp x Constantin Pop-up at Paragon.
PHOTO: LONGCHAMP
French leather goods company Longchamp has brought Paris to Paragon, with a pop-up celebrating its collaboration with Paris-based illustrator and ceramist Constantin Riant.
Until June 19, be transported to the cobblestone streets of the City of Love. Inspired by the Longchamp x Constantin capsule collection, the pop-up reimagines the artist's distinctive blue hues and poetic motifs into a living atelier.
Every corner is an ode to a traditional metier d'art (or art profession) – such as a bakery, florist or leather goods atelier – reinterpreted with the modern charm of Parisian neighbourhoods . Visitors can write and send complimentary postcards.
Longchamp x Constantin Pop-up at Paragon.
PHOTO: LONGCHAMP
Longchamp x Constantin Le Pliage Collection M Tote Bag ($335).
PHOTO: LONGCHAMP
Subscribe to the brand's mailing list and receive a free coffee, pastry and floral bouquet, while stocks last.
For a spot of shopping, head upstairs to Longchamp's store (02- 40 ) to check out the collection, which includes the canvas Le Pliage Collection M Tote bag in two hues ($335), sweatshirt ($430) and the Les Artisans de Paris Silk Scarf ($290).
Info: Until June 19 at Paragon Shopping Centre atrium, 290 Orchard Road
Tom Ford Beauty opens store-in-store
Tom Ford Beauty space at the Tom Ford Paragon boutique.
ST PHOTO: AMANDA CHAI
Tom Ford Beauty space at the Tom Ford Paragon boutique.
ST PHOTO: AMANDA CHAI
Beauty lovers can cheer the opening of a new playground for Tom Ford Beauty.
The dedicated beauty space is located within the Tom Ford boutique at Paragon, rounding off the duplex store's universe of ready-to-wear, bespoke services, leather goods, fragrances and eyewear.
Step past the illuminated facade into a private cove of gleaming marble and gilded mirrors, which holds the full range of Tom Ford Beauty make-up, and selected fragrances and complementary body care.
Tom Ford Beauty Architecture Soft Matte Blurring Cushion Foundation SPF 40/PA+++ ($118).
PHOTO: TOM FORD BEAUTY
Take a seat at the marble vanity to try products such as the Soleil Lip Balm ($65), Lip Color Lipsticks ($90), Eye Color Quads ($160) and Shade And Illuminate Blush ($140).
You can also get shade-matched to the latest Architecture Soft Matte Blurring Cushion Foundation SPF 40/PA+++ ($118), a buildable foundation with a unique dome cushion and soft-focus finish, presented in a mahogany-toned compact featuring the T-design drawn from Tom Ford fashion codes.
Info: 01-04/06 Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Road
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