Takashimaya has revamped its Level 3 and there are so many reasons why you should shop and dine there

Wanderlust Café: Dine in style

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You’ve heard of multilabel boutiques. Now, say bon appetit to Wanderlust Café, a multilabel café with a smorgasbord of F&B brands to whet your appetite in between your shopping sprees. Tuck into French pastries including a very Instagramable Watermelon Strawberry Cake by popular dessert shop Cream & Custard, enjoy a cup of coffee by Affogato Bar, sip on the fine teas by homegrown brand Gifel or indulge in the healthy juices from Gorilla Press.

What we love: For a heartier meal, order the tartines made in-house with the most unusual toppings like Truffle Egg Mayo, Cold Cuts with Tete de Moine cheese rosettes and freshly made guacamole.

Wanderlust Shoppe: A treasure trove of goodies

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Once you’ve filled up your tummy, check out Wanderlust Shoppe. Café’s in-house retail section of interesting fashion and lifestyle brands.

What we love: Homegrown brand Innerfyre is known for a wide variety of perfumes, room sprays and essential oils but for a me-time gift with a difference, the popular coconut and rice bran wax Affirmation Candles come with quirky names like “I Am Enough” and “I Am Strong” as well as a crystal and their own curated Spotify playlists.

Candy Mountain: Say ohm to one-of-a-kind healing crystals

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Whether you believe in the rejuvenating powers of crystals or just love their natural beauty, whimsical brand Candy Mountain has a hand-selected range of one-of-a-kind pieces as well as its signature Candy Bag. The latter comprises curated pieces to help you meet your life goals, from finding that special someone to having less electromagnetic smog in your living space.

What we love: Candy Mountain's crystals make perfect home and office decor pieces. Pick from the minimalist and abstract crystal tower shapes or those that come in cute animal forms.

The Summer House: A modern way to wear responsible clothing

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Call it the best of both worlds. The Summer House uses traditional craft techniques from India to create timeless and impeccably tailored clothing. Clothes are made in its in-house studio with high quality, responsibly made and long-lasting fabrics like handwoven, organic ethical Tencel or regenerated nylon.

What we love: The brand’s breezy, flowy dresses are just the thing for our Singapore climate. There’s a silhouette for every body shape or dress code: think work-appropriate shirt dresses, avantgarde trapeze cuts for weekend brunches and caftan styles that will make you want to book a resort vacay right away.

Shikari: Colourful, boho artisanal items for the eclectic soul

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With the year-end festive season looming soon, bookmark Shikari the next time you are hunting for meaningful, unique gifts. The bohemian-inspired brand offers a curated selection of beaded blouses, gorgeous printed scarves, handmade fabric notebooks and cloth dolls. All these are sourced from artists and artisans across the world.

What we love: The exclusive one-of-a-kind section features shawls, jewellery and even textiles that makes gifting a personalised VIP experience.

Museum Martket: New emerging design talent

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Get to know designers,artists and brands before anyone else does. Museum Martket aims to establish its own culture, purpose and vision by promoting the works of both established designers and artists in Singapore as well as unearthing under-the-radar new blood from Asia. At the first outlet of this edit shop, you can find art and design merchandise that is all about the creative lifestyle.

What we love: Tees with intricate illustrations in the most Pop Art designs.

Crane Living: Aesthetic-styled home decor

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If your idea of a fun Saturday evening involves inviting your tribe over for a homecooked dinner and drinks, be prepared to get lots of compliments with home décor items, furniture and kitchenware from Crane Living. It sources its products from artisans and brands from all over the world so you can find statement vases, rustic storage baskets and tableware in every Pantone shade here.

What we love: Excuse us while we enjoy a piccolo latte out of a quirky cloud-print teacup set… in our PJs at home.

Elizabeth Little: Vintage-inspired, sustainable clothes for the whole fam

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You’ve heard of the slow dining movement. Now get acquainted with slow fashion which is what Elizabeth Little is all about. The brand focuses on locally made products made from natural fabrics like Liberty Art Fabrics 100% Egyptian cotton, Japanese linen and sustainable fibres like Cupro and Tencel. Almost everything – cue reusable face masks, men’s shirts, children’s apparel and cheongsam dresses – is crafted by Singapore-based artisans.

What we love: The retro smocked dresses in cute floral prints will make dressing up a lot of fun for your mini me.

A&Saturday: Eco-friendly, handcrafted fashion with natural materials

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Founded by Thada Ng, homegrown brand A&Saturday has always been about marrying fashion and craft. Green by A&Saturday is the brand’s new eco-friendly line. Not only are items like wicker bags, jewellery and hand-dyed clothing handmade by skilled artisans, they are produced with natural materials.

What we love: The natural indigo hand-dyed apparel works wonderfully for our humid climate, and comprises maxi dresses, jumpsuits and palazzo pants that will give you good reason to overhaul your tee-and-shorts weekend wardrobe.

Clara Forno Ikigai: Handmade jewellery with inspiring stories

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This Argentina and Singapore-based brand is the go-to if you like your jewellery delicate and also statement-making. The designs combine influences from the East and the West, featuring motifs like Cupid, angels, hearts and sunburst patterns. Most pieces are handmade in India.

What we love: Clara Forno Ikigai necklaces, which come in different lengths and with varying materials and crystals, are perfect for layering. The “More Than Yesterday” heart-shaped pattern features a cryptic message: “I love you more than yesterday but less than tomorrow”.

EuniqYou: Personalised and meaningful jewellery for you or your loved ones

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Elevate your jewellery wearing with a handmade-to-order creation by EuniqYou. This local brand specialises in 16k gold-plated necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, and also carries a line of mask accessories. Founder-designer Eun believes in personalising everything so she can add a birthstone or birth flower, a zodiac sign, initials and even the engraving of your handwriting to your piece.

What we love: The attention to personalisation here is in a league of its own. For instance, for some designs, you can decide on everything, from the length of your necklace to the tone of the gold used, and if you want add-ons like beaded fruit charms and coin pendants with secret messages.

Iryasa: Rest and relax with locally produced aromatherapy oils

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IRYASA, a Singapore beauty and wellness brand prides itself on using edible micronutrients and herbal extracts in its products. Essential oils range from lemon and lavender to clary sage and rosemary, and there’s a niche line of skincare oils too. Also, perfect for aromatherapy noobs or frequent travellers as they stock mini essential oils in convenient 5ml sizes.

What we love: IRYASA’s aromatherapy accessories will definitely make your me-time more legit. We love a multi-tasker so kudos to the Ultrasonic Essential Oils Diffuser which uses ultrasonic waves to produce a soft mist from your choice of essential oils while also working as a humidifier. Goodbye, stuffy noses.

The Min List: Your one-stop for halal, vegan, organic and cruelty-free beauty

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It’s 2022 so your beauty arsenal needs a reboot too. Singapore-based multi-brand retailer The Min List carries more than 40 global brands that specialise in non-toxic and ethically made products. And it’s not a token thing here - pamper yourself from head to toe literally with makeup, skincare, bath products, hair accessories and even period care products.

What we love: Local brand The Salve Co. has a pampering salve for every concern, from relieving nasal congestion to soothing period cramps. All the formulas are made with 100 per cent natural ingredients, including therapeutic grade essential oils.

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