Fan of kitschy knick-knacks? Revel in sixties’ nostalgia and grab modern “retro” Asian-style home decor and more tongue-in-cheek novelties at Goods of Desire.
Located at Central in Clarke Quay, the lifestyle brand from Hong Kong has opened its first store in Singapore just last weekend.
Expect to see home decor, stationery, iPhone cases to even men’s boxers decked with playful captions, as well as prints of anything and everything Chinese-inspired at the flagship store.
Goods of Desire at Central, Singapore
It’s also a celebration of Asian cultures, albeit with a playful, modern update at Goods of Desire.
Co-founders Douglas Young and Benjamin plan to add Singapore-inspired items to the local branch next season. “We’ll love to work with Singapore designers,” says Douglas. “We want to create something authentic, and not just gifts for tourists.”
Yet to visit the store? Here’s a quick peek at some of the quirky finds at Goods of Desire.
Meet your need for more novelty home decor with these “Bishop” and “Rook” bean bags. Comfy and much more sturdier than expected, these cute beanie seats should fit the homes of chess addicts and anyone for an eye for random
So red, so prosperous: the traditional “囍” (Xuang xi, Double Happiness) motif gets a modern update with this tea set.
Can’t get enough of notebooks? To add to your collection, here are more kitschy Chinese designs.
Get your well-deserved beauty sleep on flights with this Panda eye mask. Conceal those pesky panda eyes and look fresh for your next destination. Even if you don’t look picture perfect, at least this eyemask is cute to carry on board.
Store your cards well and put some order to your desk with this metal card holder. Shaped like the mailboxes seen at apartments in Hong Kong, you can hang this holder up on the wall too, just like a letter box.
Hug it, or lean back on it, the grinning Happy Face Humpty will get you comfortable at home again, after that long day at work.
Make that “Great Leap Forward” to the entrance with these tongue-in-cheek mats for your home. Plus, there’s nothing that says “Beware of the Dog” more than this mat.
Described as Goods of Desire’s “signature print”, this graphic is inspired by the traditional apartment buildings of the Yau Ma Tei district in Hong Kong. Perfect for anyone seeking some old-school Hong Kong nostalgia; you’ll find this print on a whole array of stationery and home decor items.
Best gifts for friends who procrastinate. But “if you say that in a taxi (in Hong Kong), you’ll be kicked out,” laughs Douglas. Phonetically-inspired by a phrase that should never be in your mum’s earshot (if she knew Cantonese), Goods of Desire’s fun slogan can be found on mugs, tees and more. There’s also a “Delay no more lah” tee specially made for the Singapore store.