The intelligent mix of irreverent Canadian wit and refined Italian tailoring, together with attention to detail are the foundation of today’s Dsquared2 philosophy, which has given life to a unique concept of alternative luxury fashion. Recently, Dsquared2 collections have conquered a wider audience and, owing to their natural stylistic maturity, have become more chic and sophisticated while maintaining those sexy and provocative traits so embedded in their creative roots. This evolution is also due to the continuous international inspiration received by Dean and Dan, who, while dividing their life and work between Milan and London, create their collections in Italy: “Born in Canada, living in London, made in Italy”.

Part of the famous Antwerp Six collective that made Belgium an epicentre of avant-garde fashion, Dries Van Noten is what the New York Times called “one of fashion’s most cerebral designers.” The Belgian’s inimitable sensibilities are borne of his talent for combining his remarkable tactile sense for fabrics with his approach to colours, prints and embroidery. The result is an unexpected mix – eclectic, elegant and exquisite – that appeals and thrills an audience who doesn’t buy into obvious logo-branding and seasonal trend-purchases. “I create single pieces and want every garment to have its own value and possibilities of combination. I want people to be able to use the clothes I make to communicate. I give them words that they can use to build their own sentences in order to tell something about themselves,’’ Mr Van Noten once said of his designs. “And also by putting them together in a very personal way, combining my designs with other clothes, like vintage clothing, something very old or self-made, H&M, whatever. To let them be creative with my clothes, that’s very important for me.” Intelligent clothes for the discerning, modern woman.

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Simply stated, DKNY is the energy and spirit of New York. International, eclectic, fun, fast, and real. DKNY was created to address a broad range of lifestyle needs from work to weekend, jeans to evening. Both fashionable and friendly, DKNY consistently delivers its unique mix of style to multiple generations around the world.

Christian Dior, one of France’s leading House of Couture, designs and makes some of the world’s most coveted haute couture, luxury ready-to-wear, leathergoods, menswear, accessories and fine jewellery, is now opened in ION Orchard.Known for its design, fine craftsmanship, quality and uniqueness, Dior brings to you the world of luxury, elegance and joy.Come and experience the universe of Dior, the first duplex store with menswear in South East Asia.

Diane von Furstenberg is the brand that is consistently the best friend in a woman’s closet – the brand she turns to for glamour and confidence, to be the woman she wants to be. Founded in 1970 by the designer, DVF is now a global lifestyle luxury brand and one of the premier names in American fashion. Renowned for its iconic wrap dress and signature prints, DVF has expanded to a full wardrobe of ready-to-wearr and accessories including handbags, shoes, small leather goods, scarves, and jewelery. The company offers luggage, eyewear, and home furnishings.

Founder and Co-Chairman Diane von Furstenberg is the President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She also serves on the board of Culture Shed, the new center for artistic and cultural innovation in New York City. In 2014, Diane published a mermoir, The Woman I wanted to Be, and in 2015 she was named one of the TIME 100 Most Influential People.

Headquartered in New York City, DVF has a global distribution network of over 55 countries and 1500 points of sale including 133 DVF owned and partnered stores throughout North and South America, Europe, The Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The Spanish have always been innovators when it comes to art. Picasso pioneered Cubism, Dali dreamt up Surrealism, and Gaudi reinvented Art Nouveau. In that very same fashion, Spanish fashion label Desigual has redefined the essence of daily wearables.

Desigual, meaning “unequal” in English, is a household brand in Spain that can also be found behind the shop windows of London, Paris, New York, and Saudi Arabia. Its founder, Thomás Meyer, conceived of the brand with just a few keywords to begin with: fun, fresh, authentic, rebellious, funny and innovative. With them in mind, Desigual was born, and 25 years later, has flourished into an unmatched and unmistakable lifestyle characterised by intense prints, innovative graffiti art and flamboyant splashes of colour.

For the ladies, there’s a tremendous range of tops, skirts, dresses and accessories available in daring and spontaneous colours and motifs, as evidenced by the asymmetrical rainbow-coloured oriental dresses we saw. For the guys, the extravagance is toned down just a tad bit, but don’t expect anything sombre. We spotted a flamboyant multi-fabric long sleeve button-down patterned with flowers, leaves and crop circles – yes, crop circles! Desigual even has a kids’ section, which in our humble opinion, makes their playful prints all the more fitting and exciting.

When it comes to fun, freshness and innovation, Desigual always delivers, so if you’re looking to be surprised, head down to the most atypical mall in Singapore, Orchard Central, and you may just find what you were not looking for.

 

Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that creates effortless, on-trend and affordable products to be lived in every day. We embrace diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their personal style and make a positive impact on the world and those around them.

Since opening their first store in 1991 in Australia, The Cotton On Group has seen rapid growth and now has over 1,400 stores across 18 countries, with a commitment to reach more people across the globe.

Rei Kawakubo brings Comme des Garçons to Singapore in a complete standalone store for the first time at the Hilton Shopping Gallery. First shown in Paris in 1981 to critical acclaim, the brand has since grown from strength to strength; and Ms Kawakubo is universally acknowledged as one of the most influential fashion designers of our times. Club 21 was an early-adopter of the brand and has been a loyal supporter – with various Comme des Garçons lines offered in Club 21, Club 21 Men, Club 21b as well as in pop-up shops. Now, the Comme des Garçons family is consolidated in one store.