Scratching your head thinking about what to give your loved ones this holiday season? We’ve done the legwork in Far East Malls islandwide so you don’t have to! Scroll on to check out our list of gift suggestions that won’t break the bank!
For travel-sized beauty products: SUGOI BEAUTY AND COLLECTION
Know someone that has an overseas trip coming up? Help make sure their skin stays well-hydrated on long flights with Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask Travel Size ($15) or that their hair looks on-point in every photo with Marc Jacobs Cherry & Star Hair Clips ($18). Their physical store stocks a large selection of beauty and skincare products for both men & women as well as an incredible collection of art toys! Visit SUGOI BEAUTY AND COLLECTION at Orchard Central #06-21.
For cute hand-made phone covers: PUNK CANDY
Punk Candy retails hand-made products in the form of adorable mobile accessories like covers and straps, and card holders. Our top picks are Ada’s Simple Smiley Wristlet Strap ($15), a golden chain adorned with a smiley charm that looks like a minimalist charm bracelet when wrapped around one’s wrist, and the Spring Time Phone Cover ($18) with its delicately pressed flowers for that cottagecore aesthetic. Visit PUNK CANDY at Orchard Central #B1-K5.
For functional, timeless & value-for-money apparel: UNIQLO
This Japanese clothing retailer surely needs no further introduction, well-known for their high-quality and pocket-friendly apparel! At the Orchard Central outlet, the brand’s Global Flagship store and also the biggest store in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, spanning across three levels, one can find anything one might need for their wardrobe. In addition, UNIQLO @ Orchard Central offers embroidery customization for select items all year round!
This Christmas, and exclusively at Orchard Central, UNIQLO has partnered with 2 local homegrown brands for a festive redemption based on a minimum spend. Did you also know that you can pick up a limited edition UNIQLO festive postcard to send holiday wishes to your loved ones and UNIQLO will mail it out for you for FREE? Visit UNIQLO at Orchard Central #01-01.
For staple (pun-intended) office supplies: OFFICE MATE STATIONERY
Located amongst the myriad of eateries in The Central, this humble stationery store will have you covered for your basic office supplies. Do you know someone who is intent on starting a journaling habit? Choose from the leather-back journals to encourage them or gift a colored pencil or paint set to a budding artist! Perhaps you know someone who has just started a new home-based business. Show them some support by starting them off with printing essentials to make sure they can print their collaterals! Visit OFFICE MATE STATIONERY at Clarke Quay Central #02-70.
For fashion-forward shoes, bags and other accessories: CHARLES & KEITH
Homegrown fast-fashion house CHARLES & KEITH, which had its humble beginning 26 years ago, has grown into a globally recognised brand, with endorsements by celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Rita Ora, Kelly Rowland and Ki Eun-Se. It can be easy to be overwhelmed by the wide selection of on-trend, designer-quality shoes and bags but since mini bags are all the rage right now, we’ve managed to zero in on 2 super cute bags that are absolute show-stoppers. The Gabine Tweed Chain-Link Cardholder ($39.90) features a compact boxy silhouette with a gorgeous gold oversized buckle. It is available in 6 different colours, although the navy faux leather is juxtaposed beautifully with a stand-out tweed finish. Style it how you like; strapped over your shoulder with the detachable curb chain or poised delicately in the crook of your arm. The Snap Button Mini Short Wallet ($49.90) comes in 5 different colours, but our top pick is hands-down the white as the pristine edge detailing frames the intricate straw woven detail, making this stylish and functional accessory really pop, and a great compliment to any ensemble, whether for work or play. Visit CHARLES & KEITH at Clarke Quay Central #01-51.
For a one-stop lifestyle shop of high-quality, made-in-Japan goods: HANDS
Formerly known as Tokyu Hands, this one-stop lifestyle store carries all kinds of items, from functional, high-quality livingware, travel goods, beauty and personal care products to Japanese stationery and art supplies. Shopping for someone who enjoys ice-cold beverages? The Hands Original Cold Beer Tumbler 460ml ($46.90) is the perfect gift, and comes in 2 colours: Silver or Navy! Alternatively, give the gift of self-care with a Body Brush made with Hinoki Wood and Horse Hair ($49.40). Horse Hair is renowned for its softness, durability and gentle cleaning and scrubbing properties, perfect for a relaxing and exfoliating back scrub! Visit HANDS at Orchard Central #B1-07.
For the Gen-Zs in your life: FILA FUSION
FILA is riding on the revival of the 90's retro style that is so hot right now, putting them back on the list of must-have-brands. But what made this Italian brand's comeback even more striking is the birth of its sub-brand FILA FUSION.
Weaving vintage elements with what's on-trend and bringing streetwear to a whole new level, it is undoubtedly one of the hottest brands amongst youths these days. With its inaugural outlet at Orchard Central, FILA FUSION has released its first collaborative series with Italian high fashion brand N°21 for this fall/winter season, featuring preppy tartan prints worthy of the hashtag #hypebeast. Visit FILA FUSION at Orchard Central #01-05.
For someone with fur-kids: PET LOVERS CENTRE
Fur-parents love to spoil their fur-kids and give them nothing but the best! Give them some snuggly comfort with the adorable tiered Chenile Donut Bed in blue ($92.30). The luxuriously soft chenille fabric envelops plush memory-spring poly fiberfill, offering their furry companion maximum support, allowing for plenty of headrest spaces as well as nestles to burrow into. The durable upholstery grade fabric provides great nuzzling comfort, making it the perfect spot for pure relaxation.
Is your friend a feline lover instead? The Trustie 2 Tier Cat House ($95.90), with its double-tier design, features a comfortable platform for cat naps whilst the cosy cubed den with two entrances and sisal scratching mats presents the perfect opportunity to climb, jump, play, and scratch. Bonus: it is also easy to clean! Visit PET LOVERS CENTRE at HillV2 #02-16, Junction 10 #01-01, West Coast Plaza #02-09.
For that friend who lives in activewear: PUMA OUTLET STORE