Dr. Martens Opens First Concept Store In Singapore

Look up, Doc Mart fans! Dr. Martens has announced the opening of its first concept store in Singapore. The 90 square-meter retail space, located on the third floor of the newly opened Orchard Central, will open its doors in mid August. (It's about time, isn't it?) The store will showcase Dr. Martens full collection of men’s and women's footwear available each season, as well as sneak previews of upcoming styles.

“We are delighted to launch our concept store in the heart of the Orchard Road shopping district,” said Ian Tan, General Manager of Dr. Martens Singapore. “Dr. Martens is experiencing a strong comeback worldwide and we are seeing growing interest and sales in Singapore in recent years. The opening of the concept store here symbolises a new beginning and hails the return of an icon. Fans of Dr. Martens can look forward to a fun-filled experience.”


Richly steeped in British heritage and tradition, the Dr. Martens concept store will present customers with a unique atmosphere and shopping experience. The exterior design of the shop, modelled after the Neal Street flagship store in London (see image below), sports a truly British street look. Adding to the ambiance is the distinct interior décor that uses furnishings closely related to English street culture. Expect to see Chesterfield sofas with deep-buttoned backrests, white brick walls and even a customised Vespa!

Dr. Martens Neal street store in London

To promote local creative talents, the concept store will include a regularly updated “inspiration corner” to showcase original works by invited artistes. Another section of the store will be dedicated to displaying charismatic and beautiful photos of fashionable patrons.

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Dr.Martens for Raf Simons SS09 Deconstructed 9 Eye Boot

The key silhouettes from the Dr. Martens for Raf Simons collection include the iconic Dr. Martens 3- eye plain toe shoe, which Raf has refined through the application of a tapered last shape.

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Fashion in the Ox - be fashionably RED this Chinese New Year.

According to the Lunar Calendar, tomorrow marks the start of the year of the Ox also known as Ji Chou.
This Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays.

In Singapore, we observe 2 public holidays for the 15-day long hoopla.

The Chinese believe that the colour red brings good luck and could ward off evil spirits. During Chinese New Year, you'll see parents giving out red packets to their children, families would hang red twin couplets outside their homes, and Chinese clad in vibrant red shirts and dresses. Of course over the years, these traditions have been watered-down, and these days, you'll see gold-coloured "red" packets, and people wearing the once taboo darker hues like brown and black.

The true dandies are always spotted in tinges of red (even if they hated it) just to please grandma. And if you are struggling to find the best outfit for the occasion, without looking like an oversized red packet, try taking your cue from Louis Vuitton's men's RTW 2009 collection.

Although I couldn't quite grasps Paul Helbers's concept of "the traveling wardrobe of an African king", the somewhat solemn pallette with occasional discrete splashes of orange-red sweaters and beanies did the trick.

LV Men's RTW 2009 collection

Since one of the traditions of the Lunar New Year is to "BUY NEW CLOTHES", we scoured the internet, and found some really cool HIS and HER red merchandise.

Clockwise from top-left: Red jacket from D-Squared - SGD 1,760.00 , Kayne West X Louis Vuitton sneakers, Paul Frank I love the Robot Dance watch, Lanvin Suede Sneakers - SGD 790.00.

Raf Simons X Fred Perry Loafers, Christian Dior 2009 sunglasses

Clockwise from top-left: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel knitted top - SGD 205.10,
Keepall 50 Roses: Louis Vuitton's 2009 Stephen Sprouse Tribute Collection,
Dr Martins leather boots with wooden heels- SGD 154.00,
Marc Jacobs woven clutch- SGD 1,108.00.




Clockwise from top-left: Christian Louboutin Cork wedge sandals- SGD 502.50,
Stella McCartney pussy bow dress - SGD 871.65,
Roger Vivier woven painted acrylic clutch - SGD 1,332.47,
Roberta Di Camerino Velvet bag - SGD 2,197.62.

From all of us at Style Damsel,

Have a great Chinese New Year!

**Prices are indicative at time of publish.