For racks packed with well-chosen merchandise, head to multi-label concept store Kapok at the National Design Centre. The brand – which was established as a lifestyle shop in Hong Kong in 2006 – prides itself on showcasing emerging labels, and its Singaporean outpost includes a strong selection of local designers. Browse an assortment of clothing, leather goods, housewares and even air plants from homegrown and international brands like The Paper Bunny, Margaret Howell, Kitsuné, APC and Holiday Boileau. If you’re feeling peckish, casual on-site Japanese restaurant Tanuki Raw serves up delicious rice bowls, sashimi, sweet potato fries and freshly shucked oysters.
