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2015 EDITION

French Singapore

2015 EDITION

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO

FRENCH SHOPPING & DINING IN

SINGAPORE

SO CHIC 2015 CONTENTS

THE TEAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Director of Publication Carine LESPAYANDEL

Special thanks to all the participating retail and dining brands who have made So Chic a must-read guide.

Project Manager Anne-Sophie FOSTER

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Project Team Candice GREGORINI Sandrine PERREAULT Mélanie MORIN Ouahiba AISSAT Designer / Editor Jonathan MEUR

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Assistant Designer / Editor Sujata KINDT

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The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (FCCS) aims to develop relations between our network of more than 600 corporate and individual members and the Singaporean business community, and to encourage economic, commercial, and investment relations between France and Singapore.

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The FCCS would also like to thank the following persons for their support: H.E. Benjamin Dubertret, Ambassador of France to Singapore; Ranita Sundramoorthy from the Singapore Tourism Board; Emmy Tellier from Christofle; Olivier Burlot from Heart Media; Yves Laforgue from SDV; Claire-Lise Dautry from Alliance Francaise; Geneviève Groslière from Black Albatros; Jérôme Touchard from YellowKorner Singapore; the French Korean Chamber of Commerce International team; and all the people who have contributed in one way or another to this initiative by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

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FOREWORD

Mrs. Carine LESPAYANDEL Executive Director French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

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rench flair, French style, French fashion, French food, French joie de vivre...

We are delighted to bring you So Chic 2015!

savoir-faire behind historical French brands as well as the French art de vivre and creativity in fashion, beauty, and home.

Courtesy of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and its retails members, this lifestyle guide in its 2nd edition showcases French shopping and dining in Singapore through luxurious French Maisons, new stylish names, and offthe-beaten-track brands.

No journey through France would be complete without a taste of French gastronomy and wines, so we invite you to explore and taste delicious French cuisine and as we say bon appétit!

Singapore is a vibrant city and its attractiveness is apparent from the growing number of French brands and French entrepreneurs launching new concepts here. Trendy multilabel stores are on the rise and propose an eclectic selection of products including French classics and niche or designer brands to suit ever changing tastes, different occasions, and all budgets.

With So Chic, discover the rich heritage and unique

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With this guide, we aim to celebrate French culture and French-Singapore ties.

Similarly, the highlight of 2015 will be Singapore’s 50th birthday and the French community is honoured to take part in the festivities for this very special year in a very special country.

The “Singapour, Je t’aime!”

Gala dinner organised by the French institutions on March 7th, 2015 and the Voilah!, French Festival Singapore are some of the major events that illustrate this celebration.

FOREWORD

H.E. Benjamin DUBERTRET Ambassador of France to Singapore

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s the Ambassador of France to Singapore, I am honoured to introduce the second edition of “So Chic”, the guide to French shopping and dining in Singapore.

creative directors, craftsmen, couturiers, perfumers, and chefs acting collectively to promote the true image of France: modern and innovative.

Building on the success of its first edition, in 2014, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore celebrates with elegance the wealth and diversity of French know-how and art de vivre.

It is said that shopping and dining are the national sport in Singapore. May I say that, in this contest, France has a handful of talented players, from the most famous luxury brands to intimate restaurants you will be thrilled to discover.

This is also why we decided, building upon a previous FCCS initiative and in close partnership with them, to relaunch “Voilah! French Festival Singapore” in MayJune 2015, which will be an annual rendezvous with French culture, science, education, sports and gastronomy. The promotion of our cultural industries will be one of the objectives of “Voilah!” and French brands and boutiques are welcome to participate to the festivities.

The French creativity and innovation are brought to light in this guide thanks to world-famous designers,

But, for now, enjoy your “So Chic” journey with the best of French shopping and dining in Singapore!

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FOREWORD

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espite its diminutive size, Singapore is a foodie’s haven and a shopaholic’s playground. This is possible through the concerted efforts of local and international companies who offer a plethora of culinary and retail options to suit every preference and budget, delivering a unique consumer experience to one and all.

Ms. Ranita SUNDRAMOORTHY

Director of Attractions, Dining and Retail Singapore Tourism Board

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In addition, Singapore became the first location outside of Paris to host a Louis Vuitton High Jewellery collection in 2014. Guests stayed at the Fullerton Bay Hotel and were ferried across Marina Bay aboard a Chris-Craft Launch 28 boat to the Louis Vuitton Island Maison, where they discovered the art decoinspired pieces that made up the Acte V collection.

French lifestyle brands have consistently added colour and diversity to Singapore’s dining and shopping scene.

Well known F&B brands such as Ladurée and PAUL have brought the flavours of France to our sunny shores and enabled locals and foreign visitors alike to savour their popular recipes.

While these examples beautifully illustrate how French dining and retail offerings have enhanced the dining and retail scenes in Singapore, they are but a sample of the unique experiences featured in this Guide to French Shopping and Dining in Singapore.

French cuisine has continued to remain popular in Singapore, with a number of local and French chefs setting up restaurants serving quality French fare at affordable prices.

These include Saveur at Purvis Street and Far East Plaza and, more recently, Immanuel French Kitchen by Chef Immanuel Tee in Bukit Merah.

The Singapore Tourism Board is happy to support the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore in their efforts to share the wonderful stories behind some of the French lifestyle brands in Singapore through this guide. We hope you will enjoy this very insightful and informative guidebook.

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pening in May 2015, the Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris will continue the Pinacothèque de Paris tradition of staging exceptional exhibitions.

For the first time in Asia Pacific, original works by Western and International masters like Claude Monet and Chuh Teh Chun will be made accessible to the community at large.

Housed amidst 20 hectares of lush greenery, Singapore Pinacothèque is the heart of the transformed Fort Canning Arts Centre.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

© Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris

Primarily sourced from private collectors worldwide, this collection showcases rarely seen and authentic Western art masterpieces. Past collections have included works by master artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Amedeo Modigliani.

ROTATING FEATURE EXHIBITIONS Consistent with the theme of ‘Transversality’, the works of art are curated by thematic and aesthetic connections instead of by genre or chronology.

Refreshed twice a year, recent exhibitions in Paris have included “The Myth of Cleopatra” and “The Spirituality of Kamasutra.”

SINGAPORE PINACOTHÈQUE ART ACADEMY The Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris Art Academy will host a diverse suite of courses, from practical artist studio sessions to insightful art history and art business talks.

FORT CANNING ARTS CENTRE Complementing the creative lifescape is an artisanal wonderland of art-inspired dining and retail. SC

Fort Canning Arts Centre / 5 Cox Terrace / Singapore 179620 / Tel: 6883 1588 www.pinacotheque.com.sg / “Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris” on Facebook

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Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris SINGAPORE PINACOTHÈQUE DE PARIS IS A FOREMOST INTERNATIONAL ARTS MUSEUM| RECOGNISED AS AN ARTISTIC FORCE THAT TRIGGERS A LIFESCAPE OF DYNAMIC CREATIVITY| AND INTEGRATES ART INTO EVERYDAY LIFE.

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SOFITEL SO SINGAPORE| BRINGS TOGETHER EAST AND WEST

BY COMBINING FRENCH ELEGANCE| WITH SINGAPORE FLAIR.|

THIS PAGE A So Lofty room OPPOSITE PAGE The entrance of the hotel along Robinson Road (left); The HI-SO Rooftop Pool & Bar, with Singapore’s only golden-tiled swimming pool, in the heart of the CBD (right)

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35 Robinson Road / Singapore 068876 / Tel: 6701 6800 / h8655@sofitel.com “Sofitel So Singapore” on www.sofitel.com and Facebook

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Sofitel So Singapore

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oused in one of Singapore’s iconic heritage buildings erected in 1927, Sofitel So Singapore is decked out in contemporary design. The hotel’s innovative décor, brought to life by interior designer Frenchwoman Isabelle Miaja, perfectly blends timeless French elegance with modern Singapore chic, bringing you the crème de la crème of both worlds. Atop the stately neo-classical building, the popular HI-SO Rooftop Pool & Bar is bustling during private functions and packed on Wednesdays for Ladies’ Night.

SO ROOMS From So Cosy to So VIP, Sofitel So Singapore’s 134 meticulous rooms and suites offer superb stays thanks

to innovations in service, style, and technology. The first and currently only hotel in Singapore fitted with a complete Apple-based in-room technology, the temperature, lighting, and even the curtains can be controlled with a simple tap on the iPad provided.

As a non-smoking hotel, Sofitel So Singapore also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room private bar, replenished on a daily basis.

SO SUITES For an extra special stay, book one of only nine suites. They come complete with buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi-access, inroom private bar, illy Coffee Machine, wine-and-dine credit, laundry benefits, one-way private limo transfer and more. SC

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oilah!, French Festival Singapore, is coming back in May and June 2015. The festival wants to be firmly anchored in the Singaporean landscape and promote French creativity and innovation in culture, science, education, and gastronomy.

Voilah! aims to be a meeting point between French and Singaporean communities, and is, above all, a celebration of a strong relationship built over the years with our Singaporean partners, institutions, and cultural and scientific centres.

In 2015, the festival will be a contribution to the celebrations of 50 years of Singapore and diplomatic relations between our two countries. The programme will include a range of musical events, 14

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visuals arts happenings, gastronomy experiences, fashion affairs, dance performances, scientific conferences, street art escapades, cinema, and multimedia shows.

In 2015, year of a critical international summit in Paris, a particular emphasis will be put on sustainable development and on Antoine de SaintExupĂŠry, French pilot and award-winning author, who also defended this cause in his literary work.

Organised by the Institut Français Singapour and the French Embassy, in collaboration with the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and our French and Singaporean partners, Voilah! is set to become a perennial rendez-vous! SC

Voilah!, French Festival Singapore

OPPOSITE PAGE “Once upon a Time...

The Little Prince” sculpture exhibition

by Arnaud NazareAga (top); French Gastronomy Festival (middle); “The Deep, Exhibition of the extraordinary creatures of the Abyss” (bottom) THIS PAGE “Luminéoles & Les Ombres Blanches” ballet (top); “Il Était une Forêt” (bottom), to be screened as part of the Earth Film Festival

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© L’élégance à la française - Boris Lipnitzki

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LUXURY WWW.BACCARAT.COM

BACCARAT

Prestigious crystal craftsmanship with a history dating back to 1764.

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Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • B1 • 6835 1252

The former mansion of patrons of the arts Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles in Paris now houses the Baccarat museum, boutique, and Cristal Room restaurant.

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ounded in the village of Baccarat by a decree from King Louis XV, crystal manufacturer Baccarat has been an ambassador of French savoir faire since 1764. The Maison works with 24 Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (Best French Craftsmen) and one Maître d’Art de France (French Master of Art), the highest number of nationally recognised elite artisans of all French luxury houses.

From hand-made wheel engraving and brush-applied embossed gilding to crystal picked at the end of a cane, these elite craftsmen create Baccarat’s clear or coloured crystal lighting, tableware, and jewellery collections. Among these exceptional creative minds are some of the world’s best young talent and major designers such as creators George Chevalier, Ettore Sottsass, Van Day Truex, Elie Top, Andrée Putman, and Philippe Starck.

With a proud history reaching back to the Age of Enlightenment, Baccarat has remained a symbol of French art de vivre for the past 250 years, seducing iconic personalities from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, to Josephine Baker and Aristotle Onassis.

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LUXURY WWW.BELLROSS.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BELLROSSWATCHES

BELL & ROSS Keep in time with style and military precision.

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Mandarin Gallery • #01-15 • 6884 6471

The design of watches like the BR Instrument replicates the shape of a cockpit instrument taken from an aircraft.

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n the early 1990s, French designer Bruno Belamich concluded his studies at a Parisian industrial design school with a thesis entitled “Launching a watch brand specialised in manufacturing utility watches for professional use.” This premise and a common passion for watches led to the birth of Bell & Ross, which Bruno co-founded in 1992 with childhood friend Carlos Rosillo.

Bell & Ross draws its inspiration from the history of aviation and the military

specifications that accompany it to produce high-quality instruments. In its La Chauxde-Fonds manufacture in Switzerland, the brand perpetuates an art of luxury watchmaking that complies with age-old traditions.

Its reputation is built on the legibility, water-resistance, functionality, and precision of its prestigious timepieces, which demonstrate unique watch-making expertise by consistently satisfying the strictest visual and technical requirements.

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LUXURY WWW.BERLUTI.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BERLUTI

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three-piece suit worn with boots, a soft-collared shirt paired with a bow tie, a trouser leg flattering the calf like jeans: the Berluti man is well acquainted with the codes of the classic wardrobe but he is not afraid of overstepping them to make his own style statement.

Based in Paris, the Berluti House has been making shoes for discerning gentlemen since 1895. Its creations for the wardrobe display a great deal of attention to detail, from the patina of the leathers to the hang of the fabrics and the deftness of the cut.

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Takashimaya Shopping Centre • Ngee Ann City • #01-13 • 6235 2521

BERLUTI

A House dedicated to perpetuating a distinctive masculine elegance.

Alessandro Sartori, who was appointed as Artistic Director in 2011, has created collections whose refinement and daring designs reflect the Maison’s spirit and history.

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LUXURY WWW.BOUCHERON.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BOUCHERON

Founder Frédéric Boucheron selected the space at number 26 Place Vendôme in 1893, where the magic of the Parisian sky would best light up his creations.

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ION Orchard • #02-01 • 6737 1313

BOUCHERON

Place Vendôme’s first jeweller.

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oucheron has embodied excellence in high jewellery and watchmaking for more than 150 years. Frédéric Boucheron created his namesake Maison in 1858 and was the first jeweller to establish residency at Place Vendôme, an iconic Paris destination that is home to several luxury brands. The distinctive Boucheron style reflects elegance à la française, one that has won over tsars, princesses, and maharajahs, some of the clients with whom

the family jeweller has nurtured personal and long-term relationships.

An emblem of Maison Boucheron with its striking combination of golds and textures, the Quatre line is constantly reinvented and reinterpreted with gadroons, grosgrain, clous de Paris, and rows of diamonds. It explores new combinations to assert a constant modernity and showcase the skills of its craftsmen.

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LUXURY WWW.CHANEL.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CHANEL

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ight from the start, Gabrielle Chanel wanted a “women’s fragrance that smells like a woman”. A radically different fragrance.

And that fragrance was N°5.

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passes, each year adds to its charm, mystery, depth. The first and inimitable fragrance, the absolute reference in spirit and seductions. It’s as if Mademoiselle Chanel had discovered the formula of eternal femininity and created

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the perfect alchemy between fragrance and the vital essence of women. In the same way that CHANEL fashion perfectly pairs practicality with beauty, N°5 has mastered the combination of the tangible with the intangible.

Fashion Boutique • Takashimaya Shopping Centre • Ngee Ann City • #01-25/26/27 • 6645 1900

Fragrance and Beauty Boutique • The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands • B1-134 • 6634 7280

Fashion Boutique • The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands • #01-59 & #B1-135 • 6634 7350

Fragrance and Beauty Boutique • ION Orchard • B2-43 • 6634 5500

Watch and Fine Jewellery Boutique • Takashimaya Shopping Centre • #01-04 • 6836 7589

CHANEL

A celebration of femininity, freedom, audacity, and modernity.

American soldiers lined up in front of the 31 rue Cambon boutique to buy Chanel N°5 in 1945.

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LUXURY WWW.DIOR.COM

CHRISTIAN DIOR A name that evokes high fashion, elegance, and refinement.

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Baby) • B1-63 • 6688 7288

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Ladies) • B1-26/27/28 • 6688 7188

ION Orchard • #01-22 & #02-13 • 6509 8828

Ngee Ann City • #01-07/08/09 • 6734 2388

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Homme) • B2-23/24/25 • 6688 7888

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n February 12th 1947, 30 avenue Montaigne became an emblematic address for the entire world as Monsieur Dior presented his first collection. The collection, quickly termed “The New Look” was his claim to fame as he broke away from the traditional silhouette and replaced it with the famous bar jacket and large skirts. Introduced just shortly after World War II, it was revolutionary for its time and, while it shocked some, it was adored by many. Monsieur Dior’s first collection radically changed the codes of elegance all over the world.

He continued to stun and inspire the world with his elegant designs for the next 10 years until his death in 1957.

Since its beginnings and to this day, Dior has remained popular with the Hollywood jet set, glamorous stars, and the world’s most stylish women, including Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, Madonna, the Duchess of Windsor, and the late Princess Diana.

The design of Christian Dior’s leather cannage pattern was inspired by the Napoleon III style and the Louis XV chairs (which were used during Monsieur Dior fashion shows in 1947).

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LUXURY WWW.CHRISTOFLE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CHRISTOFLE

CHRISTOFLE A name associated with the mastery of silver craft since 1830.

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Christofle Boutique • Hilton Shopping Gallery • 581 Orchard Road • #02-11/12 • 6733 7257

Branded Tableware Zone • Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • B1 • 6737 8710

Through engraving, its craftsmen can personalise most Christofle products, turning them into truly unique gifts.

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n enduring symbol of French art de vivre since 1830 and one of France’s prestigious Maisons, Christofle is a modern luxury brand that finds inspiration in the timeless qualities of silver.

Historically associated with visionary artists such as Man Ray or Jean Cocteau, Christofle today collaborates with worldrenowned designers such as Marcel Wanders and Ora Ito. These dynamic partnerships culminate into sophisticated designs of tableware, flatware, decorative art pieces, jewellery and accessories, along with crystal and porcelain.

Located in Yainville in Normandy, Christofle’s factory and workshops are entrusted to elite craftsmen, devoted to preserving the knowledge that serves to guarantee the exceptional quality of its products.

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Capitol Piazza • #01-69/70/71 • 6100 2312

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100% French brand, Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy founded in 1878 by Jean Daum. Its translucent mineral or frosted finish and subtle harmonies peculiar to its pâte de cristal are secrets of a traditional creative process, handed down from generation to generation.

Although the pâte de verre technique has existed since Egyptian times, Daum rediscovered it in 1968 and the best master glassmakers still employ it today. Casting a piece using this lost-wax process ensures the perfect regularity of contour, which would be impossible to obtain using traditional crystal or glassblowing methods.

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Artful crystal creations.

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Daum is the only French brand to use the lost wax casting process to produce crystal pieces.

LUXURY Capitol Piazza • #01-69/70/71 • 6100 2312

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HAVILAND Precious porcelain dining ware shaped by ancestral know-how.

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n 1765, David Haviland travelled extensively from the United States before reaching Limoges, where he built a factory to create French porcelain in accordance with his own aesthetic ideals, with American shapes and decorations.

Since 1842, the meticulous movements of Haviland’s craftsmen

have been giving the kaolin its magnificence. Thanks to this great passion passed on through generations, their works convey beautiful stories that start from plain, white pieces. The unique savoir-faire of Haviland creations combines tradition and modernity, with design and production entirely made in France.

Haviland’s quest for fine porcelain started with a customer’s request to fix a broken cup that originated from France.

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LUXURY WWW.LALIQUE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LALIQUE

LALIQUE

A name at the forefront of creativity in the world of luxury lifestyle crystal.

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Mandarin Gallery • #01-16 • 6100 2124

Lalique devotes 75% of its production efforts to sculpting, with up to 40 steps to achieve a high level of detail and richness in its designs.

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alique creates decoration crystal and interior design items, art pieces, fragrances, and jewellery with a unique style that contrasts clear and satin crystal. Its iconic creations break records at auctions. Indeed, the works of art are highly sought-after by museums and collectors and are displayed in more than 50 museums worldwide including the France National Lalique Museum.

Since 2008, Lalique has collaborated with many successful brands and professionals: renowned architect Zaha Hadid on the Lalique crystal architectural art collection, Jean Michel Jarre on the Aerosystem Speaker Docking Station, Caran D’Ache on crystal pens, Parmigiani on the crystal clock, James Suckling on the 100 Points glassware collection, Salvatore Ferragamo on a limited-edition leather briefcase, and Rembrandt Buggati on art sculptures of elephant, wolf, mare and lioness.

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A global trendsetting fashion house and a name synonymous with luxury travel.

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tarted as a family business in 1854, Louis Vuitton developed a genuine art of travel through luggage, bags, and accessories that were as creative as they were elegant and practical. The spirit of travel, the sense of adventure, and the enriching influence of art and culture are still the 36

essence of Louis Vuitton, its creativity, and its quest for excellence.

The Maison has created iconic pieces such as the made-to-order trunks and Keepalls, as well as the instantly recognisable monogram pattern and

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signature diamond cut. It has opened its doors to architects, artists, and designers, and developed other disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, jewellery, and stationery. These carefully manufactured products testify Louis Vuitton’s commitment to the fine craftsmanship.

Crystal Pavilion North • Marina Bay Sands • B1-38/39 & B2-36/37/37A • 6788 3888

Ngee Ann City • #01-20/24 & #02-12H/J/K/L • 6788 3888

ION Orchard • #01-23 • 6788 3888

Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade • #01-16/17 • 6788 3888

DFS Galleria at Scotts Walk • L3 • 6788 3888

Louis Vuitton developed an elite clientele during his time as personal box-maker and packer to Eugenie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France.

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MALMAISON

BY THE HOUR GLASS

A go-to destination that celebrates artistry and craftsmanship through a host of refined objets d’art.

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almaison is a treasure trove that houses the finest in authentic luxury. Many of the exclusive brands that Malmaison carries – including Charvet, Corthay, Frédéric Malle, and Cire Trudon – pay tribute to the lineage of French history and culture.

most renowned bespoke shoe labels. Frédéric Malle is the enigmatic perfumer known for redefining the creative boundaries in the art of perfume. Candle maker Cire Trudon is one of the oldest and most prestigious wax-maker in France, having been established in 1643.

Charvet, a fine French custom shirt maker, was founded in 1838 and has enjoyed being long associated with many famous customers, from artists to politicians. Its lineage can be traced back to when Christofle Charvet was chief curator for Emperor Bonaparte himself. Corthay is arguably one of France’s

Recognised for its unique shopping experience, Malmaison bagged the highly coveted “Best Shopping Experience” award by the Singapore Tourism Board in 2012. Malmaison was also awarded “Most Innovative Retail Concept of the Year” by the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retail Associations in 2010 and 2013.

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Knightsbridge • 270 Orchard Road • #01-01 • Singapore 238857 • 6884 8484

Malmaison by The Hour Glass is the first point of sale in Southeast Asia for these exclusive French brands.

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LUXURY WWW.VANCLEEFARPELS.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VANCLEEF.ARPELS

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Revel in the enchantment of jewels themselves.

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Ngee Ann City • #02-07/08 • 6235 1455

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands • B2-210 • 6688 7858

For a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has been combining unparalleled craftsmanship, technical prowess, and innovation in all its creations.

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enowned French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels was established in 1906 in the heart of Paris, Place Vendôme.

Born of a divine love story, it started with the union of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef in 1895.

The worlds of fairytales and enchanted nature of the Maison have captivated imperial aristocrats and many acclaimed celebrities through history.

Celebrated for the expertise in precious stones, exquisite craftsmanship, elegance, and creativity, the Maison is especially renowned for its unique high jewellery gem setting technique patented in 1933: the Mystery Setting .

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Another icon of the Maison is the Alhambra collection, born in 1968 and created as a true lucky charm. Luck is a quality that the Maison holdss dear, d guiding its footsteps. Throughout the history of Van Cleef & Arpels, four-leaf -leeaf clovers mingle with wooden talismans, lucky charms and benevolent fairies. ies.

Featured on the right is the Two Butterfly Between The Finger ring in white itee gold with diamonds, and yellow gold with sapphires.

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SO CHIC FASHION

FASHION JEWELLERY

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/AGATHA

Scottie, the brand’s cute mascot, was inspired by the founder’s beloved dog Leon.

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ou know a piece of jewellery is Agatha material when it features the distinctive silhouette of a Scottish Terrier. Michel Quiniou founded the French brand in 1974 in Paris. Then, he launched a line of fashion jewellery with the ambition of transforming cheap into chic.

Since then, and with currently no less than six new collections every year, the brand has been producing witty, edgy collections that combine fresh, innovative designs and couture style. In France, Agatha is a favourite among both trendsetting French women and their daughters.

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Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • L1

Isetan Scotts • Shaw House • L1

AGATHA

Pretty jewellery for women and girls of all ages.

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WOMEN’S WEAR WWW.ANNEFONTAINE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ANNEFONTAINEINC

Passionate about the environment since young, Anne Fontaine created the Anne Fontaine Foundation to raise awareness of the need to protect forests and to be actively involved in reforestation, with a focus on the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

ANNE FONTAINE

The high-end French fashion brand that made the white shirt a wardrobe essential.

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands • Bay Level • #01-25 • 6688 7085

Takashimaya Shopping Centre • Ngee Ann City • #03-14A

Scotts Square • #01-01/02 • 6636 1954

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nne Fontaine turned the white shirt into a new little black dress, an essential item for every woman’s wardrobe.

The designer presented her first collection in 1993. What began as a collection of white shirts has grown into a lifestyle brand, offering a full collection of tops, outerwear, knits, accessories, and handbags.

Keenly aware of the art of the craftsman, Anne has made it a point of honour to support local French skills and expertise passed down through the generations.

The Anne Fontaine label opened its first store in the Rive Gauche area of Paris in 1994, and it is now present in over 80 boutiques worldwide.

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LINGERIE WWW.CHALONE.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CHALONESINGAPORE

AUBADE

Haute couture treatment for sensual lingerie creations.

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o the French, the name Aubade evokes, without fail, the brand’s sensual and elegant black-and-white print ads that celebrate the seductive power of women.

Created in 1875, the luxury lingerie brand is a French symbol of refinement. Its underwear collections make use of exquisite materials such as Calais lace, Swiss embroidery, and Italian satin and silk. Each bra model is created with standard cut and comfort such that it takes two years of careful development to achieve the desired result.

Ever the innovator, Aubade was the first lingerie brand to make matching coloured bras and underwear as well as strapless bras and halter bras.

Today, the brand continues to design and renew most of its collections every season.

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Lingerie Salon • Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • L3

Chalone • Wisma Atria • #01-33 • 6836 9769

Chalone • Marina Square • #02-337 • 6336 3679

Introduced in the 1970s and regularly updated, Bahia remains Aubade’s best-selling and most distinctive collection to this day with its soft embroidered cotton choice material, half-cup style and lace at the centre.

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MEN’S WEAR WWW.CELIO.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CELIOSINGAPORE

CELIO

Modern ready-to-wear men’s fashion for every occasion.

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Bugis+ • #01-05

CityLink Mall • B1-47

Jem • #02-10

Plaza Singapura • #03-41

Suntec City • #01-327

Maurice Grossman and his wife first opened CLEO 3000, a shop offering women’s ready-towear items before changing direction and targeting men.

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ounded in 1985 by Marc and Laurent Grosman, celio* has become a French leader in menswear and a major player on the international scene, all in the span of 30 years.

The celio* man is relatable and doesn’t take himself too seriously. Urban and pragmatic, he effortlessly incorporates essential and simple items that fit seamlessly into the modern man’s wardrobe. The epitome of masculine elegance, the celio* collection comprises basics

such as shirts and jackets reinterpreted with premium fabrics and soulful designs. For a more authentic touch, celio* offers its signature stone-washed selvedge denim jeans that are soft and durable due to tightened weaving and finely worked finishes.

From a single store located at rue Saint-Lazare in Paris, celio* now has more than 1,000 stores in more than 63 countries, with a new shop opening every week!

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CHILDREN’S WEAR

WWW.CHATEAUDESABLE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CHATEAUDESABLE

CHÂTEAU DE SABLE

A tender way to grow with stylish clothes for children of all ages.

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hey say necessity is the mother of invention, and award-winning designer Stéphanie Lemaire’s venture into children’s fashion perfectly illustrates this old adage: as a young mother residing in Singapore, she could not quite find the kind of clothes she wanted for her baby daughter, so she decided to take matters into her own hands.

From a small collection showcased in a friend’s home in 2001, there are now Château de Sable shops in nearly a dozen countries.

The label’s designs reflect Stéphanie’s belief that “children should look like children”. They are modern, stylish, and fuss-free, with fine attention to detail. The garments are made from carefully selected organic cotton and other soft, natural fabrics, which makes them particularly kind to the skin.

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Great World City • #03-18 • 6836 6680

Parkway Parade • #02-34C • 6344 6892

Paragon • #05-35A • 6836 1445

Tanglin Mall • #02-13 • 6836 9170

VivoCity • #02-71 • 6376 9082

The inspiration behind the name Château de Sable came from observing children busy building sandcastles, a symbol of the innocence of children and an introduction to the notion of family.

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HOME DECOR / FASHION

WWW.EDITLIFESTYLE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EDITLIFESTYLE

EDIT LIFESTYLE Contemporary resort lifestyle homeware and fashion.

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ith merchandise curated through various trips around the world, edit lifestyle invites you to step into their Tudor Court boutique for a taste of the fashionable beach resort experience. Discover unique products defined by the artisans who create them, including high-end jewellery from international designers, swimwear and flowing dresses for after sunset, fresh and chic homeware, and beautiful and unusual evening bags.

In keeping with the resort theme, the lifestyle section comprises vintage items that evoke a beach home feel, from shell objects, beautiful glasswear in turquoise blue, ceramics, and table linen.

On-trend offerings from edit lifestyle include funky thread bracelets from the Wayuu tribe of Colombia and silk ikat cushions from Uzbekistan as well as limited-edition lithos and works of art from various galleries.

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Tudor Court • 137/139 Tanglin Road • Singapore 247927 • 6836 5686

The vast selection of items at edit lifestyle features French brands such as Aurélie Bidermann, Bakker Made With Love, Bronzette, Eres, and Mois Mont.

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FASHION / CAFÉ WWW.KA-POK.COM

National Design Centre • 111 Middle Road • #01-05 • 6339 7987 Tangs Orchard • L3 • 6735 3787

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Robinsons Orchard • L4 • 6333 4160

KAPOK

Discover a multitude of fashion and design classics in the making.

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renchman Arnault Castel founded kapok in 2006 in a quiet backyard of Hong Kong. The shop started as a lifestyle destination offering a variety of design products sourced internationally, with a focus on quality and creativity.

Spurred by the popularity of this first outlet, kapok expanded into multiple stores in Asia, carrying all kinds of goods ranging from fashion to culture.

The Singapore flagship, located in the National Design Centre, is home to a large selection of understated French labels and local gems, and also includes the very first café kapok in the world!

Founder Arnault Castel’s first stop in Asia was Hong Kong, a move inspired by the 1994 Wong Kar Wai film Chungking Express.

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VivoCity • #02-73 • 6222 9903 Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • L4 • 6506 0417 Isetan Scotts • Shaw House • L4

Paragon • #05-37/38 • 6732 0630

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Tanglin Mall • #02-31 • 6235 4006

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United Square • #01-84 • 6354 0438

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PETIT BATEAU

An iconic French fashion brand for mothers who care.

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s an eminent 122-year-old French brand, Petit Bateau has become a benchmark of multigenerational style for babies, children, and women around the world.

Crafted in the finest cotton and fabrics that complement Singapore’s humid climate, Petit Bateau collections stand out from the usual baby and kids wear. Its timeless garments are staples comprising a wide spectrum of fun colours and styles that are trendy regardless of ages.

Petit Bateau founder Pierre Valton invented the petite culotte (pants) in 1918.

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FASHION WWW.LACOSTE.COM

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Wisma Atria • #03-07

313 Somerset • #02-43

Cathay Cineleisure • #02-07

Changi Airport T2 • #026-098

Vivo City • #01-135

Paragon • #04-46

Marina Square • #02-158

Changi Airport T3 • #02-49

LACOSTE

Make life “a beautiful sport” with bright, comfy attires.

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renchman René Lacoste, a superstar tennis player in his time, found the attire associated with the sport restrictive: tennis whites, as they were called, consisted of a white, long-sleeved button-down shirt, long pants, and a tie. One day, René noticed his friend wearing a polo shirt on court, which gave him the

idea to whip up some polos in both cotton and wool.

The Lacoste L.12.12 polo shirt was launched in 1933, made of a new breathable fabric, jersey petit piqué, and featuring the crocodile logo.

The Lacoste brand, backed by its authentic beginnings in sports, offers a unique and original universe through

the medium of a large range of products for men, women, and children. Whether on playing fields or in everyday life, Lacoste’s story is rooted in a quest for authenticity, performance, and elegance.

Each item of clothing is designed in order to allow men and women to feel emancipated in their minds and bodies.

The origins of the brand’s famous logo date back to 1927, when the American media dubbed René “The Alligator”, a nickname that became “The Crocodile” when the tennis champion returned to France.

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WOMEN’S WEAR WWW.REPETTO.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/REPETTOPARIS

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s she created her fi rst ballet shoes in 1947 in a tiny workshop near the National Opera of Paris, Rose Repetto unknowingly set in motion the design of a singular fashion identity inspired by ballet dancewear.

Indeed, Repetto has developed an expertise for technically advanced products in the world of dance. A highly prized destination among dancers, its offerings range from a wide collection of shoes to readyto-wear attires.

Rose Repetto created the iconic Red Cendrillon (Cinderella) ballerina shoes worn by Brigitte Bardot in the 1956 movie Et Dieu... créa la femme (...And God Created Woman).

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Besides its dedicated factory, the brand extends its passion for ballet to other endeavours: the Atelier Repetto creates personalised ballerina shoes; the Danse pour la Vie (Dance for Life) foundation supports dance schools around the world; and a training school in the south of France ensures that its craftsmen achieve the Maison’s signature “stitch and n technique. return”

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ION Orchard • #03-15B • 6238 1345

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands • #01-13/14 • 6688 7607

The Shoe Salon • Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • L2

REPETTO

A Maison inspired by the grace and discipline of ballet.

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WOMEN’S WEAR WWW.ROSALIEPOMPON.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROSALIEPOMPON

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round the corner from the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Cluny Court houses Rosalie Pompon, a Parisian-style boutique that retails an exclusive selection of French labels in Singapore: American Vintage, Ba&Sh, Bella Jones, Bensimon, Hartford, Leon&Harper and Majestic, among others.

From clothing items to shoes and accessories, these labels strike a balance between trendy and elegant, while new brands are regularly added to the selection.

The boutique seeks to provide a unique personal shopping experience. So if you find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of pieces on display, let the friendly owner give you a hand in picking the right outfits for you.

ROSALIE POMPON Browse a selection of casual-chic French fashion labels in this cosy boutique.

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Cluny Court • 501 Bukit Timah Road • Singapore 259760 • #02-11 • 6463 5347

Ever walked into a room where someone was wearing the exact same outfit as yours? Little chance of that happening when you buy from Rosalie Pompon as the shop orders a limited number of each item.

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FASHION WWW.SANDRO-PARIS.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SANDROFRANCE

Founder Evelyne ChĂŠtrite launched the Sandro label in 1984 with a handful of boho-chic dresses in patterned patchwork and bubble sleeves, at a time when France was all about haute couture.

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Women & Men Boutique • ION Orchard • #03-18 • 6636 5972

SANDRO

Ready-to-wear pieces with a gender-bending edge.

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n 2014, Sandro brought its mix of Parisian chic dressing and androgynous cool to Singapore with the opening of its first stand-alone store in Southeast Asia. The brand’s creative director, Evelyne Chétrite draws her inspiration from streets, cities, and architecture, as well as memories from her childhood in Morocco.

Each Sandro collection comprises modern and sophisticated pieces, with offbeat and unexpected details.

Led by Evelyne’s son Ilan, the menswear line is grounded in a chic, minimalist, and upscale spirit, with clothes that are modern and strong.

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WOMEN’S WEAR WWW.SINEQUANONE.COM

Sine qua non is a Latin phrase that means “indispensable” or “without which it could not be.”

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Robinsons Department Store • Raffles City Shopping Centre • #02-05 • 6216 8388

Robinsons Department Store • The Heeren • L3 • 6735 8838

SINÉQUANONE

An urban Parisian label for the feminine, stylish, modern woman.

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he brand Sinéquanone is founded on the belief that beauty is a natural gift, but femininity is acquired, and its affordable designs are fit for the modern woman’s positive and energetic attitude.

With the Fall/Winter 14-15 collection, the Sinéquanone woman reveals her warrior side. The collection combines a subtle blend of leather-effect lace, army gear or camouflage fabrics, snakeskin, and other animal prints. Some pieces also bring out a confident and romantic side, like vintage lace and baby doll dresses, Prince-of-Wales check skinny trousers, or galaxy-inspired prints.

In Singapore, the label offers a selection of cool chic outfits that are adapted to the local climate.

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FASHION WWW.THEDOTS.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEDOTSSINGAPORE

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orn in 2013 out of owners Audrey and Dasha’s energetic friendship, multibrand boutique the dots offers routine-breaker fashion wear for women, men, and children.

It is the exclusive retailer in Singapore of six iconic brands

by European trend-setting designers, including French names IKKS, Berenice, and One Step. With their mix of audacious prints, alluring details, and edgy lines, these collections channel the French rock attitude and baroque designers.

If you believe in wellness therapy through retail therapy, find your personal style at the dots or, better still, get advice from styling experts at the boutique’s exclusive sessions.

For the little ones, Ginger dots, the dots’ sister brand dedicated to children wear, features collections by IKKS Junior. This established label is all about encouraging children’s self-confidence and imagination. Expanding on the conventions of this fashion segment, IKKS designer Gérard Legoff became famous for introducing the colour black in children wear.

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Cluny Court • 501 Bukit Timah Road • #02-20 • 6462 5169

THE DOTS / GINGER DOTS

Clothing collections to get your French rock attitude on.

With its signature wings design, bohemian chic brand Berenice is named after ancient queens and reflects a timeless idea of victory and freedom.

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WOMEN’S WEAR WWW.VANESSABRUNO.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VANESSABRUNOPARIS

VANESSA BRUNO

Simplicity and sophistication come together effortlessly for this quintessential Parisian label.

Some of Vanessa Bruno’s fashion accessories have become classics, such as the bucket shopping bag, the lune bag and the straw tote with its signature double strass line detail.

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Undress • Mandarin Gallery • #02-28A • 6737 3440

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anessa Bruno was pretty much born into the world of fashion: her Italian father founded the French fashion house Emmanuelle Khan and her mother was a Danish supermodel in the 1960s. Starting out as a model in her teenage years, she soon felt drawn to design and launched her own label at age 24.

The brand’s namesake flagship collection is feminine, elegant and imaginative, while the Athé collection caters to a young, petite and free-spirited clientele. Both collections are simple and neat, comfortable and fresh, making sophisticated pieces wearable.

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SHOE SHOP WWW.SMALL.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SMALLSINGAPORE

Tanglin Mall • #03-08 • 9619 0962 • 8418 1054

SMALL

European lifestyle store for kids, teens, and adults.

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reated in March 2013, Small moved to Tanglin Mall in late 2014. This concept shop brings together various brands, primarily of shoes, but also of clothes, jewellery, and accessories for children, teenagers, and women.

Small carefully handpicks brands found around the world to add to their selection.

French names include La Botte Gardiane, Anthology Paris, Petite Mendigote, Veja, Pom d’Api, and Faguo.

Small was started by best friends AnneCharlotte, Julie, and Marika, who have been living in Singapore for 12 years.

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SO CHIC BEAUTY

SKIN CARE WWW.CLARINS.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CLARINSSINGAPORE

Clarins started as an Institute, offering face and body treatments to answer women’s concerns.

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Wheelock Place • L5 • 6838 5060

Robinsons Jem • #01-07 • 6339 1529

Robinsons Raffles City • #01-01 • 6337 3790

Robinsons Orchard • L1 • 6235 8046

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larins Skin Spa has created a bonus for your skin and busy life, a tranquil place for a little me-time.

Accessible and offering great value, escape to your personal beauty space at Clarins Skin Spa for some of the best facials and body treatments from skilful, caring beauty therapists. Indulge your skin in a blissful sensory experience by combining the Clarins Touch massage with ClarinsPRO Professional Formulas, which contain the purest, most concentrated plant extracts and aromatic oils.

Let Clarins Skin Spa professionals take care of you and make your beauty and well-being come first, all with meticulous attention to your needs and comfort. Leave Clarins Skin Spa with tips and tricks for your home beauty routine.

CLARINS SKIN SPA Science, experience, senses.

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SKIN CARE WWW.CREME-SIMON.COM/COLLECTIONS

Soon Lee • 73 Haji Lane • 6297 0198

CRÈME SIMON

An iconic French heritage brand that provides natural skin care.

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rème Simon is an iconic French heritage skin care brand that introduced women to natural beauty rituals in 1860.

Passed down from mothers to daughters as their secret to beautiful skin, the cream received a prestigious gold medal at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

Today, the brand’s climatecustomised brightening-detox range is formulated for different climates and seasons to meet the needs of contemporary women wherever they live or travel to.

All Crème Simon products use natural ingredients and they are free of paraben, oil, alcohol, silicone, and colourings.

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After encountering laundresses by the Rhône River, founder Joseph Simon sought to find a natural remedy for their severely dry, chapped hands, which eventually led him to create his namesake cream.

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HAIR CARE Refind Hair Rejuvenation Spa Salon • OG Orchard Point • L2 • 160 Orchard Road • 6836 5866 • 6737 3182

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nter the Refind Institute to indulge in a multi-sensory experience. All services are based on René Furterer’s philosophy that “beautiful hair grows on a healthy scalp, like a plant in fertile soil.”

Services make use of highly effective René Furterer products including plant-based ingredients such as essential oils. The Refind Institute offers accurate, professional diagnoses for hair and scalp using state-of-the-art equipment. You may also enjoy the opportunity to experience René Furterer expertise and products through spa rituals: hydration, energising, oxygenation, radiance enhancing, and relaxation, plus anti-hair loss and anti-aging treatments.

Expert salon services such as cutting and colouring are also available.

RENÉ FURTERER Expert care for a healthy scalp and beautiful hair.

Over the years, René Furterer has become the expert in developing plants and essential oils based hair care products.

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SKIN CARE WWW.DECLEOR.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DECLEOR

DECLÉOR INSTITUT Aromatherapy skincare with fine essential oils.

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ie down, relax, and enjoy Decléor’s holistic approach to beauty and well-being. The aromatherapy skincare brand proposes treatments and products that use high-quality essential oils and cutting-edge research. Their beauty massage techniques and comprehensive range of potent formulations work together to benefit all skin types.

Essential oils are at the heart of Decléor treatments and all incorporate active ingredients from premium quality producers. They are regularly fine-tuned to create safe and effective formulations: all Decléor products are also tested to make sure they pass quality standards, from the plant, to the high-tech distillation process and the purity of essential oils.

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SEVIIN • TANGS Orchard • L7 • 6738 0200

Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade • #02-26 • 6334 0833

Decléor was known as Cléor 40 years ago when it was started by a team consisting of a beautician, a doctor, a shiatsu teacher, and an aromatherapist and physiotherapist.

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PERFUME HOUSE

WWW.ESCENTIALS.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ESCENTIALS.SG

ESCENTIALS

Home to both niche and classic beauty brands and bespoke beauty services.

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Paragon • #03-02/05 • 6737 2478

Tangs Orchard • L1 • 6734 2122

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t its boutiques designed around the theme of home, escentials offers contemporary and classic beauty brands from around the world, a mix of the latest in the industry and beauty heirlooms that have been embraced by generation after generation.

The escentials boutique located at Paragon is inspired by a chic Parisian home while the shop-in-shop in Tangs Orchard recalls the elegance of 1920s Shanghai art décor.

The beauty retailer understands that no two persons are alike, and it provides personalised make-up services as well as interactive fragrance profiling sessions to help individuals identify a signature scent amongst the carefully curated selection available in the store. Also on offer is a wide range of perfumes, skin care products, and home fragrances, including French brands Annick Goutal, By Terry, and diptyque.

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PERFUME HOUSE

WWW.FRAGRANCEDUBOIS.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FRAGRANCEDUBOIS

FRAGRANCE DU BOIS Ready-to-wear and bespoke fragrances created with pure, natural oud oil, only from sustainable and ethical sources.

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The Fullerton Hotel • #01-07 • 1 Fullerton Square • 6536 5771

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tepping into a Fragrance Du Bois boutique is a treat for the eyes and nose, with its luxurious décor and perfumes.

Crafted by French master perfumers, all Du Bois creations contain 100% pure, natural oud oil that gives each fragrance its unique character. These fifth-generation perfumers contribute to perpetuating the 17th-century French perfume making tradition of Grasse, a town in the south of France that is considered the world’s capital of perfume.

Fragrance Du Bois carries a signature Shades Du Bois collection comprising eight scents inspired by moods and colours, while the more exclusive Privée collection boasts fragrances that use some of the rarest and most exquisite ingredients in the world.

For a more personal touch to your fragrance selection, make an appointment to experience the bespoke services available at the flagship boutique.

Used in perfumery for centuries, oud oil is distilled from agarwood and its value depends on its purity.

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SKIN CARE WWW.LANCOME.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LANCOMESINGAPORE

LANCÔME

Where women come to look beautiful and always leave happier.

The name “Lancôme” was inspired by the ruins of a castle, the Château de Lancosme, while the roses in the area inspired the brand’s symbol of a single rose.

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BHG Bugis

Isetan Scotts

Metro Causeway Point

Metro Paragon

Robinsons Raffles City

Tangs Vivocity

Isetan Nex

Isetan Tampines

Metro Centrepoint

OG People’s Park

Robinsons The Heeren

Isetan Parkway

Isetan Westgate

Metro City Square

Robinsons Jem

Tangs Orchard

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riginally a fragrance house, Lancôme, more affectionately known as Maison Lancôme (House of Lancôme), was founded by Armand Petitjean in 1935. His five perfumes were an immediate success and he soon looked to skin care and, finally, make-up innovation.

He believed that it was important to give women around the world a complete beauty solution, not just another product offering, and

to allow them to become more confident, and enhance their uncompromised beauty with a touch of French, effortless chic.

For almost 80 years, Lancôme has revolutionised beauty by empowering women.

At the very heart of Lancôme’s DNA is ultra femininity, emotion, joie de vivre, and, of course, making women beautiful.

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MAKE-UP WWW.SEPHORA-SEA.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SEPHORASINGAPORE

SEPHORA

A make-up mecca for all your beauty needs.

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Suntec City • #01-1012/1013/ 1014/1017 • 6337 1534

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands • B2-31/32/33/34 • 6688 7713

ION Orchard • #01-05/06 • 6509 8255

Great World City • #01-59/60 • 6235 1290

Ngee Ann City • B1-05/06 • 6836 5623 Bugis+ • #02/06/07/08/09 • 6341 9386 VivoCity • #01-178 • 6376 9636

Dominique Mandonnaud opened Shop 8, his first perfumery shop, in Limoges, with the novel idea of letting customers touch, smell, and try on products.

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n the late 1960s, Sephora’s founder, Dominique Mandonnaud, envisioned and set the foundations for a new and accessible beauty shopping experience, an invitation for customers to move around and explore freely.

Sephora’s beauty consultants are also available to offer advice, ideas, and pro tips.

Beyond its shops, the brand’s technological advances seek to make the search for beauty products easier: for example, its Color IQ system cuts down on the usual trial-and-error path to selecting the right foundation by finding the exact colour match for different skin tones.

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BEAUTY WWW.YVES-ROCHER.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/YVESROCHERSINGAPORE

YVES ROCHER Reveal your beauty through the power of botanicals.

Yves Rocher harvests beneficial botanical ingredients in its garden in France and uses them in the formulation of its products.

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Ngee Ann City • B2-03 • 6732 4834

Westgate • #02-16 • 6465 9348

BHG • Bugis Junction • L1 • 6337 2402

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reated in 1959, Yves Rocher is a pioneer in botanical beauty and one of the leading beauty care brands in France.

As a botanist, harvester, manufacturer and distributor, Yves Rocher controls the entire production cycle to offer more than 350 high-quality and affordable beauty products, ranging from skin care, hair care, body care, to fine fragrances.

One of Yves Rocher’s most popular products is Rinsing Vinegar, a rinse-off hair treatment made of raspberry vinegar of French origin to leave your hair smooth and radiant.

With more than 50 years of botanical expertise, Yves Rocher’s Elixir 7.9 Youth Intensifier Serum combines 7 plants with powerful anti-aging qualities that is recognised by 9 patents to help rejuvenate the skin.

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BEAUTY WWW.YSLEXPERIENCE.COM/EN-SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/YVESSAINTLAURENT

YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTÉ Parisian beauty and elegance with audacity and freedom.

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Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • L1 • 6736 4181

ION Orchard • B2-34 • 6509 7423

Tangs Beauty • L1 • 6235 9206

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ves Saint Laurent Beauté creates and markets fragrances and cosmetic products. Since the launch of Y in 1964, 50 years ago, Yves Saint Laurent’s history has been marked by a number of successes, including Opium, Paris, and the L’Homme line.

Yves Saint Laurent make-up offers the highest technology in a jewel case with iconic products like Touche Éclat, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, Rouge Pur Couture, and Vernis à Lèvres.

Lloyd Simmonds is the Creative Director Makeup of the brand.

The brand’s skin care lines combine cutting-edge science with glamour and sensoriality around the range Forever Youth Liberator, Forever Light Creator, and premium skin care Or Rouge.

The absolute YSL makeup icon, Touche Eclat is sold every 10 seconds worldwide.

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SO CHIC HOME

CHILDREN’S HOME AND LIFESTYLE

WWW.CUCKOO.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CUCKOOLITTLELIFESTYLESTORE

CUCKOO

A concept store dedicated to children.

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uckoo is a Singapore based children’s lifestyle brand founded in 2013 by Emily Taberner and Francesca Rathbone. Its first concept store is located in a leafy corner of Dempsey Hill. It showcases an eclectic range of furniture, modern designs, handcrafted décor and other delights curated with the little ones in mind.

Cuckoo’s collection boasts several new-to-Singapore designers, Cuckoo’s own vintage inspired rattan furniture as well as some recognisable favourite kids brands to inspire the design savvy Mama. The shop also showcases a mix of Frenchdesigned brands including Ketiketa’s soft white bedding, Leçons de Choses skateboard shelving, and magical tutus from Mouche Paris.

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From a baby cot to rugs, a string of fairy lights to soft cushions, and even magic wands, all the pieces are handpicked to delight and inspire based on quality of craftsmanship and timelessness of design.

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Block 6B • Dempsey Road • Singapore 247662 • 9111 3598 • 9012 1156

18 Mount Pleasant Drive • Singapore 298383 • 9655 5576

KITCHENWARE / HOME DECOR

WWW.HOUSEOFANLI.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HOUSEOFANLI.INTERIORS

The knives showcased at House of AnLi Interiors are made by artisans in France, with each knife going through about 25 production stages.

HOUSE OF ANLI INTERIORS Make your house a home with a selection of French and European home essentials.

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he home of Belgian handbag designer Anne-Jean Liétaer, House of AnLi Interiors is a living showroom of fine European brands of tableware, linen, and furniture, with offerings from the likes of Libeco and Flamant creating a country chic feeling. It offers a fine selection of French artisanal table and kitchen knives from Jean Dubost Colas Pradel, the most renowned maker of Laguiole knives.

House of AnLi Interiors also carries dishes by Appolia, various products by Blanc d’Ivoire, and oilcloth by Stof. All these items on display are carefully selected by Anne-Jean herself.

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ART GALLERY WWW.GALERIES-BARTOUX.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GALERIE.BARTOUX.SINGAPORE

GALERIES BARTOUX

See masterpieces and contemporary artworks up-close in this luxurious art gallery.

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ION Orchard • #01-12A/13 • 6634 8806

Before founding Galeries Bartoux, the Bartoux family organised temporary art galleries, bringing artworks to unconventional places for a few weeks at a time.

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n 1993, the town of Honfleur in Normandy saw the beginning of the Bartoux family’s journey in the world of style and the arts.

Galeries Bartoux represents new, contemporary artists including 20th-century masters such as Dali, Picasso, and Warhol who contributed greatly to the movements of surrealism, cubism, and pop

art respectively, along with new and current names in contemporary art.

Today, 17 galleries contribute to bringing the arts to all in cities around the world: Paris, Honfleur, Megève, Courchevel, Saint-Paul-deVence, Cannes, Pommard, New York, Singapore, and London.

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HOME DECOR WWW.BIGBOX.COM.SG

HABITAT Contemporary design furniture at affordable prices.

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Big Box • 1 Venture Avenue • Singapore 608521 • 6793 0110

Launched in the 1960s, the Habitat Housepack came in the form of a compact container with essential elements for first-time owners and those with properties overseas, to furnish a threebedroom house.

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stablished in 1964 and headquartered in Paris, Habitat specialises in home improvement with lighting solutions, furniture, and home accessories from various brands plus its own merchandises created by its team of French designers.

The brand proposes practical, innovative, modern, and functional products, from basics to more outstanding designs.

In Singapore, Habitat celebrated its 50th anniversary at Big Box, the first Habitat store in Asia.

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HOME DECOR WWW.INSITUSG.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/INSITUSG

All woods are certified of Latin American origin, including the rare (legally and sustainably harvested) mangrove root lamps and furniture range.

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238 River Valley Road • Singapore 238296 • 6733 7307

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ounded in 2000 by French designer Eric Ledoigt, In Situ conveys a certain French elegance and style, merging elements of classic, modern, and vintage, with a touch of nature. The refreshing taste of Parisian creative director Isabelle Persenda is palpable throughout the welcoming showroom, which showcases the impressive works of mostly French

designers as well as other talented international artists.

In Situ’s range of home items includes sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, consoles – most are statement pieces and many are unique or numbered – candles, home fragrances, gift ideas, as well as a chic range of bedspreads, soft furnishings, and fabric tablemats and coasters.

IN SITU

Shop for furniture that both fulfils its practical role and brightens your home as standout works of art.

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KITCHENS WWW.KITCHENCULTURE.COM

Kitchen Culture • Thye Hong Centre • #01-02/05/07/08 • 2 Leng Kee Road • Singapore 159086 • 6473 6776

LA CORNUE

Bespoke oven and cooking ranges, hand-built by expert craftsmen.

a Cornue, the century-old artisanal producer of French ranges L and rotisseries was founded by Albert Dupuy, a discerning gourmet who was inspired by new technology. The brand’s iconic gas vaulted oven is available in three styles: Château, CornuFé and CornuChef. Château and Cornuchef kitchen ranges are only produced to order and custom-made with patience and pride, using only noble materials selected for their quality and longevity: cast iron, steel, solid brass, nickel, and enamel. La Cornue’s team of 60 employees produces over 800 Château and Cornuchef range cookers each year, with the passion and precision that have become the company’s trademark.

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Celebrity chefs like Jean-François Piège, Alain Passard, and Gordon Ramsay willingly wait more than two months to receive a custom-built La Cornue Château like the one shown here.

Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City

Isetan • Shaw House, Parkway Parade, and Nex

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Robinsons • The Centrepoint and JEM

Metro • The Centrepoint

Tangs • Orchard • VivoCity

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COOKWARE

LE CREUSET

The inspiring cookware brand for cooks of all backgrounds.

e Creuset is one of the world’s best known manufacturers L of enamelled, cast iron cookware. Extremely durable and highly energy-efficient as well as stylish and beautifully designed, Le Creuset cookware is available in an extensive range of bright sparkling colours.

The French Oven, one of the first cast iron items produced

by Le Creuset, is still the most popular item sold in a range of bright retro colours, with Volcanic (orange) being the company’s trademark.

Since 1925, Le Creuset has been producing its porcelain enamelled cast iron pots out of the same foundry in Fresnoy-le-Grand, in the north of France.

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CHILDREN’S BEDS

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LE LIT CABANE Sweet dreams assured for kids in the comfort of treehouse beds.

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Orchard Plaza • #05-14 • 150 Orchard Road • Singapore 238841 • 9176 8732

Le Lit Cabane makes sure to source the wood from sustainable plantations and to use water-based paint.

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ake your children’s bed time to a new high with Le Lit Cabane’s unique treehouse beds. Conceptualised by French designer François Lamazerolles, these bunk beds are now available in Singapore in both single-bed and double-bed versions. Suitable for children aged three to 12, all models feature two levels, with a roof, a ladder, and a bed, and the promise of endless possibilities. Le Lit Cabane also proposes high-quality mattresses and pillows, especially adapted to kids.

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KITCHENWARE WWW.LEMONDECO.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LEMONGRASS.AUBERGINE

LEMONGRASS & AUBERGINE A colourful selection of beautiful and useful European homeware.

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Cluny Court • 501 Bukit Timah Road • Singapore 259760 • #02-26 • 6463 0752

Lemongrass & Aubergine’s first Singaporethemed kitchen towel design was inspired by a chili crab dinner at local restaurant in Singapore.

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pened in July 2011, Lemongrass & Aubergine is home to several home décor brands including French names Sabre, Tissage Moutet, and Artiga. Specialised in home accessories and tableware, the shop also offers a fine selection of bags, picnic mats, jewellery, soaps, and diffusers.

Since January 2013, Lemongrass & Aubergine has been designing its own range of Singapore-

themed kitchen towels, aprons, placemats, and cards, in collaboration with fifth-generation French brand Tissage-Moutet. The collection features local fruit, black and white houses, and heritage dresses like the cheongsam, kebaya, and sari. These creations boast the quality of French weaving textile, with Tissage-Moutet having earned the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label in 2006.

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HOME / FASHION WWW.MOODBOX.COM.SG

MOODBOX

A home and fashion accessories concept store with a trendy, soft luxury spirit.

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he concept of MoodBox stems from the desire to let shoppers in Singapore catch a glimpse of the French touch lifestyle.

Whether you are looking for fine designer pieces for your home, a stylish present for men, an original gift for a special occasion, or something to indulge in, MoodBox offers a trendy selection of home decoration and fashion accessories. With its certain je ne sais quoi, MoodBox provides for your changing moods.

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Tanglin Mall • #03-06 • 9455 9027

French designer work at MoodBox includes accessories

by Vaness M, lamps by Le Deun, watches by Briston, glasses by LetmeSee, and bracelets by Jokko.

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HOME WWW.OPIOCOLOR.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/OPIOCOLORMOSAIC

OpioColor Gallery Singapore • 137 Telok Ayer Street • #01-02 • Singapore 068602 • 6735 2630

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stablished along the French Riviera in 1956, Opiocolor has been at the forefront of glass mosaics in decorative artwork. Its unique material has inspired contemporary artists including Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Fernand Léger, and Nall, heralding the era of modern mosaics. Prestigious decors have been developed globally using Opiocolor, highlighting the important role of mosaics in enhancing the home and urban environment.

OPIOCOLOR MOSAIC Embrace a kaleidoscope of mosaics for your colourful living spaces.

Opiocolor Mosaic designed the Palme d’Or mural, a permanent feature at the Grand Auditorium du Palais since the 2004 Festival de Cannes.

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313@Somerset • B2 • 6509 0551 Robinsons Orchard • Home Department • L5

PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY

WWW.YELLOWKORNER.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/YELLOWKORNERSINGAPORE

YELLOWKORNER

A gallery for all collectors and photography enthusiasts.

All YellowKorner prints are produced by a renowned professional laboratory, numbered, and supplied with a certificate of authenticity under the artist’s watchful eye.

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ellowKorner was created in 2006 by friends Alexandre de Metz and Paul-Antoine Briat, both photography aficionados from a young age. In a bid to make art less intimidating and more accessible to all, their innovative gallery concept displays highquality, limited-edition works at affordable prices, in different formats, and within themed sections.

A feast for the eyes, YellowKorner galleries showcase works from different photographic trends by the world’s greatest photographers, from promising contemporary artists to household names such as Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Dorothea Lange, Man Ray, Jean Dieuzaide, and Bert Stern, to period photographers like Kimbei and Léon Gimpel.

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Meals à la Française

“À table !”

This is what you will hear when everyone comes to the table for a meal.

It represents a host of social habits, values, education, and, of course, delicious food.

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French food culture has particularly deep cultural roots.

During his reign, King Henry IV intended for his people to have a poule au pot (chicken hot pot)

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on their table every Sunday!

French people spend an average of two hours per day eating at a table. Like Singaporeans, you will often hear them

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The Courses of a French Meal

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The French sometimes indulge in what is known as a "gastronomic menu", a multi-course meal.

What are the courses, and in what order are they supposed to be served? Here’s a breakdown.

HORS D’OEUVRES

CHEESE PLATTER

Hors d’oeuvres translates to “out of works,” “works” referring to the main course. These are basic appetizers, meant to stimulate the appetite. They are traditionally served first, sometimes with a small cocktail called an apéritif.

The French eat more cheese than anyone else in the world. After dinner, they appreciate a selection served on a board, with assorted cut fruit. This signals the end of a casual, family-style meal.

FISH COURSE A fish course garnished with vegetables sometimes comes between the starter and the meat course, usually followed by a small dish of lemon or lime sorbet to cleanse the palate and refresh the senses.

SWEET DESSERT Special occasions call for a treat.

French desserts are indulgent, rich, and beautifully decorated. A small cup of freshly brewed café usually helps exalt the taste of the dessert... a fantastic way to end a meal!

MAIN COURSE This one is an elaborate meat or poultry dish accompanied by a vegetable garnish.

SALAD Traditionally, simple greens tossed with vinaigrette are served as a means of cleansing the palate and aiding digestion. Modern French cuisine has brought about some very elaborate salads and dressing flavours.

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The Ideal Guest

A kiss on the cheek?

If you are meeting people for the first time, you may shake their hands. The French greeting with kissing on the cheek is reserved for family or friends – two kisses are common but some people give three or more kisses!

What presents for your hosts?

Tchin-tchin!

Very often, the hostess or host will propose a toast. Each person raises his glass and clinks with the other guests saying tchin-tchin (“cheers”). The guests must look each other in the eye at the moment the glasses touch (gently) and make sure to avoid crossing glasses. These days, the rules are less strict and one can even toast with a non-alcoholic drink.

Dos & Don’ts As an invited guest, here are some key dos and don'ts for you to take note of: • Use the cutlery situated furthest away from the plate first and the ones closest last; • Avoid letting the cutlery clink against each other; • Do not lick the knife; • Once you start using them, always put your cutlery on your plate.

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If you wish to offer a present to the hosts as thanks for the invitation, abou outt ou try to find outt ab about their personall taste, favouritee colours, or what they likee (chocolates, macarons, tea, etc).

Today, it is quite common to ner e come to dinner with a bottle of mpa pagn gne, gn e, wine or champagne, flo owe wers rs.. chocolates, orr fl owers. ways wa y crowd ys crowd d These are always pleasers. SC

WHEN IN FRANCE Cognac Glass

Champagne Coupe

Water Glass

White Wine Glass

RosĂŠ Glass

Bordeaux Glass

Burgundy Glass

Setting the Table

Butter Knife

Coffee Spoon

Ice Cream Spoon

Dessert Set

Soup Spoon

Snail Fork

Oyster Fork

Meat Set

Fish Set

Classic Set

Which is which?

After the Meal

Starter / Soup Fish Meat or Second Course Cheese Dessert

After the meal, the napkin should be folded in such a way that no stains are visible, then placed to the left of the plate. As for the cutlery, place them on your plate, the knife parallel to the fork, to the right of the plate. SC

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Wine Q&A

Your dinner guest brings a bottle of wine. Do you open and serve immediately or do you save it for later?

There are no established rules when it comes to this matter. Whether or not you open the bottle depends on the type of dishes and wine you have prepared for the dinner and how well they match with your friend’s wine. In the case of a good fit, you can open the bottle and let it breathe in advance.

If the wine is well-aged, it is acceptable to save it for another occasion. For champagne or wines that must be served cold, serve before the dinner if the bottle is already chilled or let it cool in the refrigerator for after the meal.

What is the ideal drinking temperature for different wines?

Drinking and serving temperature varies depending on the type of wine.

Corks and screw caps. Is there a difference in quality?

There are different opinions on whether there is a difference in quality or not, but the leading opinion is that there isn't. The screw cap has gained popularity because it is a lot simpler and comfortable to use. That said, many people still value the tradition of using a cork. If you are not familiar with using a corkscrew, then there is no issue with getting a bottle with a screw cap.

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• Champagne 6° to 7° • Full-bodied champagne and old or vintage champagne 8° to 9° • Light white wine 8° to 10° • Aged vintage white wine 10° to 13° • Sweet white wine 10° to 13° • Light red wine 14° to 16° • Aged vintage red wine 18° to 20°

Wine Q&A

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Who should do the wine tasting in a business meal?

It is customary for the person that ordered the wine to do the tasting. First, he should check the label of the wine and make sure it matches the one he ordered, and then he should taste it. In case the person tasting the wine thinks the quality is bad, he can ask the other person to taste it as well. You can also ask to chill the wine for a bit if it is too warm.

When to use a decanter?

There are two reasons to pour a great wine into a decanter.

The first is that it allows the separation of the sediment that can develop at the bottom of a bottle if it is an older wine.

The second reason is that certain wines develop their aromas when exposed to air. If you are not a wine aficionado, consult your wine merchant to see if your wine needs decanting. SC

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Les fromages

The cheese platter

Cheese done right

To respect the crescendo of flavours, a platter is usually made up of each cheese family, with three to five varieties of cheese.

• Goat cheese (Rocamadour, Chabichou, Valençay, Chevrotin, Ste Maure...); • Bloomy rind soft cheese (Brie de Meaux, Camembert, Coulommiers, Brie de Melun, Feuille de Dreux...); • Pressed cheese, both cooked and uncooked (Comté, Beaufort, Ossau, Cantal, St-Nectaire...); • Washed rind soft cheese (Munster, Livarot, Rollot, Maroilles, Epoisses...); • Blue cheese (Fourme d’Ambert, Bleu des Causses, Roquefort, Bleu de Gex...).

Help yourself to tasting-sized amounts of cheese using the serving knife. With your own knife, cut off the rind of hard cheeses that cannot be eaten. Break off a piece of bread with your hands and place a small piece of cheese on it. Start with the mildest cheeses and work your way to the strongest. Do not spread your cheese onto the bread!

Red wine goes along best with cheese although white wine or sweet white highlights the flavours of the cheese.

The hostess may serve a salad with the cheese. Note that salad leaves should not be cut with a knife but folded with your utensils. The rule dates back to an era when the wealthy used silver cutlery: the acidity of the vinaigrette tarnished the cutlery so it was preferable to tear the salad leaves before serving them. SC

"WHEN IN FRANCE" CREDITS Content courtesy of Geneviève Groslière, “Etiquette à la Française, Art of the Table” © Black Albatros 2014 and the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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CAFÉ WWW.ANGELINA-PARIS.FR/EN WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ANGELINASINGAPORE

Capitol Galleria • 15 Stamford Road • #01-82 • Singapore 178906

ANGELINA A historical Parisian tea room and boutique.

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n 1903, the Austrian confectioner Antoine Rumpelmayer founded Angelina, which he named after his daughter-in-law. For over a century, the tearoom has built a reputation as a place of sophistication and indulgence. The tearoom embodies the elegance and charm of Paris.

Angelina is an ideal historic setting to enjoy sumptuous pastries, especially Mont Blanc, the classic meringue topped with chestnut cream, as well as the thick, world-famous hot chocolate.

Open all day, Angelina at the new Capitol development is your chance to indulge in the salon de thé dining experience, and also to pick up chocolates, macarons, and pastries to go.

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Angelina has charmed generations of creative forces from writer Marcel Proust to great designers like Coco Chanel.

118 Killiney Road • #01-01 • 6444 8130 I12 Katong • #01-05 • 6443 6088 Vivocity • #01-163 • 6278 8500

BAKERY / CAFÉ

Asia Square Tower 2 • #01-022 • 6844 9907

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Great World City • #01-23 • 6887 4062

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ARTISAN BOULANGERIE CO. Delicious, artisanal, and wholesome bakery fares.

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rtisan Boulangerie Co. is a premier bakery-café with seven outlets islandwide. Led by award-winning baker Eran Mayer, ABC boasts an extensive array of artisanal breads, pastries, hot dishes, salads, and drinks. Popular for its delectable Frenchinfluenced bakery fare and signature hot dishes, ABC is ideal for a relaxed brunch, satisfying lunch, or hearty evening meal.

Focused on high-quality, preservative-free, fresh, wholesome food, ABC has something for everyone.

ABC serves over 120 freshly made products daily, using quality ingredients sourced from around the world.

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RESTAURANT WWW.THESALUTGROUP.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/AUPETITSALUT

40C Harding Road • Singapore 249548 • 6475 1976 • reservations@thesalutgroup.com

AU PETIT SALUT

Classic and contemporary French cuisine in the greenery of the Dempsey Hill area.

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ithin the tranquil and lush greenery of Harding Road, off Dempsey Hill, the elegantly transformed three-storey Au Petit Salut offers both indoor and al fresco dining. The restaurant location is a fuss-free one, with an additional two beautifully decorated 40-seater rooms for private events on the second level.

Au Petit Salut was the first French restaurant in Singapore to introduce the joue de boeuf (beef cheek).

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The four-course dinner menu consists mostly of signature dishes like the French onion soup with Comté cheese and the duck leg confit, as well as special creations like the baked black cod and the saddle of Welsh lamb.

TEA SHOP Raffles City • B1-33

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BETJEMAN & BARTON

Betjeman & Barton was founded in 1919 when Arthur Betjeman opened “The English Tea House” in Paris.

This tea shop takes you on a trip around the world through a selection of over 200 blends.

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or over a century, Betjeman & Barton has been sourcing for exquisite tea blends from tea gardens and plantations around the world.

Building on classic flavours, the tea shop offers a fine selection of over 200 varieties of premium tea blends fragranced with exquisite fruit, flowers, and spices, as well as fruit infusions and accessories.

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BISTRO WWW.BISTRODUVIN.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BISTRODUVINSG

BISTRO DU VIN

Step into this authentic bistro for affordable cuisine and wines served in an atmosphere of joie de vivre.

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istro du Vin demystifies the French dining experience by presenting an array of traditional dishes from all across France in a relaxed, fuss-free atmosphere. Some of these signature dishes include foie gras, escargots, beef cheeks, duck confit, crème brûlée, and French farm cheeses.

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Shaw House and Centre • #01-12 • 6733 7763

56 Zion Road • Singapore 247781 • 6836 6313

A fervent patron of the bistro has been dining there every day for years, usually sitting at the same table.

Each year, Bistro du Vin’s head chefs spend at least two weeks eating and working in brasseries and bistros around France to bring back new authentic recipes to Singapore.

These recipes are complemented by a simple and affordable yet comprehensive selection of French wines by the bottle, glass, and carafe.

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“RESTAURATEURS DE FRANCE” LABEL

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he French Chamber of Commerce Gourmet Committee is proud to support French gastronomy in Singapore through the "Restaurateurs de France" label, which was introduced for the first time outside France.

The "Restaurateurs de France" label is an official certification recognised by the French Government for the independent restaurant industry. Created in France by restaurateurs themselves, it aims to recognise the quality of the most demanding restaurateurs and it guarantees homemade French cooking with high-quality products.

Restaurants that apply to get the certification choose to engage in a dynamic process through which they agree, as professionals,

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to a critical review of their establishment as well as to regularly being audited by an independent body to offer the best quality to their customers.

In order to be certified as a traditional French restaurant, establishments must meet certain criteria. Mainly, freshness and origin of food have to match French quality, the ambience has to have many elements of French origin from furniture to décor, and the head chef must have adequate qualifications and experience in preparing French dishes.

The first three restaurants to have received the certification in Singapore are Brasserie Gavroche, L’Angélus, and Les Bouchons, with more restaurants to follow. SC

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BRASSERIE 66 Tras Street • Singapore 079005 • 6225 8266 • resv@brasseriegavroche.com

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BRASSERIE GAVROCHE Food for the soul and Parisian charm served up in the heart of the Tanjong Pagar district.

Brasserie Gavroche is a recipient of the prestigious Restaurateurs de France label, a mark of authenticity in French gastronomy and dining experience.

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rasserie Gavroche has been celebrating the quintessential spirit of Paris since opening its antique wooden doors in 2011. Chef owner Frédéric Colin serves up his grandfather Henri’s age-old recipes in the fittingly warm atmosphere of a conservation shophouse along

Tras Street. These timeless dishes include the potée auvergnate, a traditional pork hotpot laced with cabbage and fresh vegetables and simmered for at least eight hours, as well as a painstakingly handgrated pike fish fi llet (quenelle de poisson) served with a delicious crayfish bisque.

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CAFÉ / BAR WWW.CAFEGAVROCHE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CAFEGAVROCHE

69 Tras Street • Singapore 079008 • 6225 4869 • info@cafegavroche.com

CAFÉ & BAR GAVROCHE Well-loved French liqueurs and mouth-watering light bites make up the menu at this Parisian café bar.

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hile Brasserie Gavroche serves hearty meals across the road, the Café & Bar’s focus is on tartines topped with delectable ingredients, charcuterie, cheese platters, hearty cocottes, and salads. You will be able to pair these food offerings with your choice drink from a large selection of affordable wines and other liqueurs from all over France. Travel through the regions of France via Café & Bar Gavroche’s affordable “French Wine Flights”, special deals for three or five glasses of wine ordered.

Early (and late) risers will enjoy the Weekend Breakfast À La Française with its rustic portions of freshly baked croissants, pastries, and country breads, along with French jams and egg dishes. Make sure to book a table!

Chef owner Colin’s selection of 50 artisanal pastis from distilleries and monasteries in the south of France is the largest in Singapore.

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CRÊPERIE 27 Seah Street • #01-01 • Singapore 188383 • 6333 4671 • stephan@entrenous.sg

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ENTRE-NOUS CREPERIE Get a taste of Brittany at this quaint crêperie.

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ith lighthouses, a fisherman’s net, and a buoy adorning its restaurant’s walls, Entre-Nous pieces together a corner of Brittany in Singapore.

Opened in 2008 by French duo Stéphane Meunier and Géraldine Porte, Entre-Nous specialises in traditional savoury and sweet crêpes made of certified-organic buckwheat or wheat flour.

They are cooked on special flat pans called biligs and served with an extensive list of homemade fillings. Also on the menu are artisanal French apple ciders served in the bolée (traditional cup) and daily soups, starters, quiches, and desserts. Make sure to try the yummy homemade salted butter caramel crêpe!

Crêpes at Entre-Nous are cooked with salted baratte butter, which results from a special process that uses soured milk and (traditionally) manual churning.

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CONFECTIONERY/ RESTAURANT

WWW.HEDIARD.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HEDIARDSG

Regulars of Hédiard have included Eugène Delacroix, Colette, Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Jean Cocteau, and other prestigious personalities.

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Boutique & Café • Tudor Court (next to Tanglin Mall) • 6333 6683 Market Place (selection) • Paragon • B1-21/22

Market Place (selection) • Tanglin Mall • B1-02/03 Jason The Gourmet Grocer (selection) • ION Orchard • B4-17

Cold Storage Specialty • The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands • B2-46 Market Place (selection) • RafflesCity • B1-01/02

HÉDIARD

Gourmet delights for yourself and to offer.

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aison Hédiard has been internationally recognised as a luxury fine food specialist since 1854. Today, Hédiard’s gastronomic adventure continues with its search for excellence and refinement as it uses its know-how and expertise to select products of the highest quality and ingredients that are both rare and noble.

Embark with Hédiard on a new gourmet odyssey that perpetuates more than ever Ferdinand Hédiard’s traveller’s spirit. Enjoy the Parisian experience at Hédiard’s showroom in the charming Singapore conservation arcades of Tudor Court where you will discover a range of gourmet gifts for individuals and businesses alike, from the classic to the truly original, from the accessible to the exceptional.

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RESTAURANT WWW.LACANTINE.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LACANTINESG.OFFICIAL

Asia Square Tower 1 • 8 Marine View • #01-01 • 6690 7567 • reservations@lacantine.sg

LA CANTINE

Discover French favourites with a twist as you dine among icons literally turned upside down. o not be fooled by its D name: with its bright and luxurious interior, this restaurant is anything but a canteen. It serves classic French comfort food with a twist.

Among other dishes, the menu features a reinterpretation of the traditional French onion soup, the all-time favourite Cevennes Onion Soup, served on a bed of luscious foie gras royale, and a traditional baba au rhum with vanilla whipped cream and a shot of dark rum.

During The Apero time, from 5pm to 8pm every evening, La Cantine offers special deals on drinks and bar bites to unwind and enjoy an apéritif à la française.

La Cantine’s elaborate interior design features an inverted Parisian cityscape of hand-carved wooden chandeliers watched over by topsy turvy red rooster lights.

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36 Duxton Hill • 6690 7561 Pacific Plaza • #01-04/05/06 • 66907566 Suntec City • B1-128/129 • 6690 7569

RESTAURANT WWW.LENTRECOTE.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LENTRECOTESG.OFFICIAL

L’ENTRECÔTE

Fuss-free, succulent steak served with a secret sauce and golden fries.

Parisan bistro concept, L’Entrecôte’s A menu is anchored by its signature steak: trimmed and tender slices of steak with a drizzle of golden butter sauce are paired with free-flow, crispy, golden fries, and accompanied by a fresh green salad with mustard dressing and walnuts. This main course – the menu’s only main – is complemented by an extensive list of starters and desserts.

The French brasserie’s outlet at Suntec City offers more choices with an expanded menu that includes other delectable mains such as duck confit and steak tartare, as well as juicy grilled dishes like salmon steak and lamb cutlets.

Those looking for a quick steak fix can hop on over to L’Entrecôte Express at Pacific Plaza in the heart of Orchard Road, where the dish is served with a carefully curated selection of entrées and desserts.

In 2013, L’Entrecôte spread the spirit of French romance by offering patrons coffee or tea with their dessert if they kissed their dining companion.

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CONFECTIONERY WWW.CUREGOURMANDE.COM

LA CURE GOURMANDE Indulge in mouth-watering sweet fares sought out

by French children and adults alike.

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Takashimaya Shopping Centre • Ngee Ann City • L3

La Cure Gourmande makes use of Mediterranean recipes with a concentration of flavours that reflect stories from various French regions.

a Cure Gourmande is both a carousel and an opera where lyrics L about food, pleasure, passion, emotions, and taste dance together.

The brand offers the finest recipes of biscuits, chocolates, calissons, choupettes, nougats, caramels, as well as splendid collections of vintage boxes and tins. The manufacturing processes respect the tradition and the ultimate quality of gourmet food.

Step into La Cure Gourmande for a wonderful tasting experience that is sure to take you all the way to Balaruc-les-Bains and Narbonne, in the south of France, where the brand’s factories are located.

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CONFECTIONERY WWW.LADUREE.COM

Ladurée Boutique • Ngee Ann City • #02-09 • 6884 7361

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Ladurée Counter • Ngee Ann City • #01-24A

LADURÉE

The name behind the original double-decker macaron.

n Singapore, Ladurée offers its highly popular macarons, Iof chocolates, displayed in beautiful gift boxes, alongside its collection candies, teas, jams, and aroma candles. These offerings reflect a love of pastry craft and the brand’s long history.

In 1862, a miller from France’s southwest by the name of Louis Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery-style tea room in Paris at 16 rue Royale. Shortly after, the shop’s distinctive decoration was entrusted to Jules Cheret, a famous turn-of-the-century painter and poster artist. In the mid-20th century, Pierre Desfontaines, Ladurée’s second cousin, thought of combining macaron pieces into pairs and garnishing them with a tasty flavour. Thus began the story of the Ladurée macaron that we know and enjoy today...

Ladurée pastries appear on-screen in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette, and US TV series Gossip Girl.

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5B Portsdown Road • #01-02 • 6475 4182

80 Mohammad Sultan Road • #01-11 • 6235 9007

WWW.LAURENTBERNARD.COM.SG

Income at Raffles • 16 Collyer Quay • #01-06 • 6536 8635

Takashimaya Department Store • Ngee Ann City • B2

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CHOCOLATIER

Laurent Bernard Chocolatier is a three-time winner of Singapore Tatler’s Best Chocolates award.

LAURENT BERNARD Indulge in glorious cocoa creations, from chocolate pralines to pastries and cakes.

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ere is one French brand you will not find outside Singapore.

Laurent Bernard Chocolatier epitomises quality French desserts and chocolates. Favourites include its rich hot chocolate and velvety chocolate soufflé.

With over 20 years of culinary experience in five-star hotels, French chef and artisan chocolatier Laurent Bernard brings out the best in chocolate with a distinct French touch. All the chocolates are made in Singapore with ingredients sourced in France.

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BAR WWW.BARLAIGLON.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BARLAIGLON

L’Aiglon is the first in the world to debut the Labruyère Champagne, an elegant addition to the bar’s extensive champagne selection.

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69 Neil Road • Singapore 088899 • 6220 0369

L’AIGLON

This lavish bar invites you to indulge in bold cocktails and spirits. in the heart of Singapore’s charming Tanjong Pagar dining district, L’Aiglon Sfromituated beckons those with a taste for sophistication. Expect expertly mixed concoctions this cocktail bar, with a well-curated range of top-shelf, rare, and exquisite spirits and champagnes, brought to you by an experienced team led by Louis Tan. L’Aiglon offers three distinct spaces: an outdoor terrace, an exclusive private room, and a lounge with a showstopper of a bar. Designed by owner Pierre-Emmanuel Plassart and inspired by luxury travel, this stylish bar exudes French masculinity with Asian touches.

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BAR WWW.WHISKY.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FINESPIRITSLMDW

LA MAISON DU WHISKY Acquaint yourself with some of the finest whiskies and spirits from the four corners of the world. family venture started in 1956, La Maison A du Whisky is a French specialist of rare whiskies and spirits. Thanks to its close relationships with global distilleries and craft producers, it is able to source and assemble a vast collection of rare and collectible whiskies and spirits, as well as more affordable bottles.

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La Maison du Whisky in Singapore is located in the chilled atmosphere of Robertson Quay, with its other outlets in Paris and Reunion Island. Besides serving up a wide range of whiskies, the team can share its extensive knowledge of alcohols such as rum, tequila, cognac, armagnac, mezcal, and gin.

80 Mohamed Sultan Road • #01-10 The Pier • Singapore 239013 • 6733 0059 • info@whisky.sg

The skilled mixologists at La Maison du Whisky prepare a special cocktail for each month of the year.

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RESTAURANT WWW.LANGELUS.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LANGELUSGROUP

85 Club Street • Singapore 069453 • 6225 6897

L’ANGÉLUS

Truly French since 1998. et up in 1998 in a typical shophouse along Club Sl’Angélus Street, in the heart of historical Chinatown, has become one of the most authentic and highly appreciated French restaurant in the region, thanks to its reputation of genuine consistency.

L’Angélus values French gastronomy by offering traditional French cooking of high quality – using products mostly air flown directly from Rungis France – either à la carte or through their attractive three-course chef ’s menu, updated weekly.

L’Angélus carefully selects and directly imports most of their wines, offering an impressive and unique wine list that might also be enjoyed with a few cheeses and cold cuts at their neighbouring wine bar Le Carillon, just a few doors away. À table!

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A bearer of the French flag and fixture of Club Street for over 15 years.

RESTAURANT 18 Ann Siang Road • Singapore 069698 • 6221 6897

WWW.LEPETITNAVIRE.SG

LE PETIT NAVIRE Get onboard this “little boat” that’s big on French seafood fares.

he latest creation by L’Angélus T Group, Le Petit Navire has been sailing along the shore of the Club Street and Ann Siang Hill area since 2012, delivering the freshest seafood air-flown from France.

All onboard on one of the best French seafood bars in town!

Seating at the “wheelhouse”, behind the specially designed ice bar, looking at the chef shucking oysters, preparing a fish tartar or a ceviche, arranging gorgeous seafood platters or deshelling freshly cooked live lobsters, steaming the best moules marinières in town, all this while sipping on a glass of fresh, crisp Muscadet or dry Sancerre, are some of the many pleasures to expect aboard this “little boat.”

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CRÊPERIE / BAR WWW.LECOMPTOIR.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LECOMPTOIRSINGAPORE

79 Circular Road • Singapore 049433 • 6534 7645 • info@lecomptoir.sg

LE COMPTOIR A modern take on the traditional French crêperie.

chameleon space, this restaurant and bar A features cosy banquette seating for a comfy meal, outdoor tables for an afternoon coffee and crêpe break, and a bar that comes alive at night with cocktails and live DJ sets until 2am.

Le Comptoir explores new crêpe fillings with a special monthly combination all year round.

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Besides the ham-and-cheese staple option, Le Comptoir proposes fusion crêpes such as the Kao San Road (prawn, tomato, mango chutney, soya, and mint). Alternative mains include a rump steak with Roquefort cheese sauce and a grilled salmon with white wine and butter sauce.

The wide range of beverages comprises apple and pear ciders, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Sancerre, Cosmopolitain cocktails, and Cognac.

2 Gemmill Lane • Singapore 069247 • 6438 3913 • info@obatignolles.com

WINE BAR / BISTRO

WWW.OBATIGNOLLES.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/OBATIGNOLLES

The bistro is named after Les Batignolles, a district in Paris that used to be an independent French village before its integration to the capital in 1860.

Ô BATIGNOLLES

A wide range of wines coupled with authentic French cuisine in a typical Paris bistro vibe. ocated in Club Street, Ô Batignolles L is a charming downtown bistro specialised in French wines. Its owners, Paris-born couple Marie-Charlotte Ley and Antoine Rouland, have spent recent years cultivating relationships with likeminded independent vineyards from France’s renowned wine regions. Wine connoisseurs and beginners alike will enjoy selected wines flown from several French boutique wineries. Ô Batignolles serves up simple French bistro cuisine in a cozy Parisian atmosphere, including brunch on Saturday and Sunday: expect the likes of croque-monsieurs, cheese platters, and poulet basquaise.

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GOURMET SHOP WWW.LITTLEPROVENCE.BIZ

Leisure Park Kallang • B1-05 • 6440 3454

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PasarBella • L2 • 6466 8617

LITTLE PROVENCE

Tanglin Mall • #02-K2 • 6887 3842 Great World City • #01-07 Robinsons Orchard • B1-04 • 6734 8981

Little Provence sells the tasty A L’Olivier vinegar pearls, perfect for sprinkling over a slice of foie gras or smoked salmon to create a sophisticated starter.

A wide range of French gourmet food and wines.

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ittle Provence personally selects gourmet foods and wines from France and Italy to distribute in their fine boutiques in Singapore. The products initially originated from a region called Provence, well known for its quality

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of life, and epicurean food and wines. The range has gradually expanded to include a wide choice of tapenades, fine olive oils, vinegars, truffles, artisanal jams, confectioneries, and French canned fish.

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The wine display provides wonderful rosé wines, a must from Provence, as well as other selected wines from passionate family-owned wine producers that is all about caring for their vineyards and wine.

206 Telok Ayer Street • Singapore 068641 • 6221 9282 • info@napoleon.sg

RESTAURANT / WINE BAR

WWW.NAPOLEON.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NAPOLEONFOODWINEBAR

NAPOLEON FOOD & WINE BAR

Embrace a whole new wine and dining experience in a coz y atmosphere. one-of-a-kind concept in Singapore, A Napoleon Food & Wine Bar redefines your wine experience by presenting topquality wines in an accessible and fun manner: there, amateurs and connoisseurs alike are served by the glass from a selection of 32 French wines, including grand cru classés choices. Thanks to the owner’s direct partnership with a renowned French wine merchant, these and other wines are available at competitive prices. A fresh and simple modern European menu focused on low-temperature cooking and sous-vide techniques complements the wine experience.

Each sofa at Napoleon includes a pocket for the iPad menu, in reference to Emperor Napoleon’s habit of tucking his hand into his jacket.

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RESTAURANT / BAKERY

WWW.PAUL-SINGAPORE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PAUL1889.SINGAPORE

PAUL

Taste the French art de vivre with fresh bread baked the traditional way.

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Ngee Ann City • #03-16/17 • 6836 1914 (B) • 6836 5932 (R)

Ocean Financial Centre • #01-01 • 6634 9068 (B) • 6634 7686 (R)

Westgate • #01-05 • 6369 9082 (B) • 6369 9080 (R)

Changi Airport • Terminal 3 Transit Hall Central • #02-36

Tanglin Mall • #01-16/17 • 6736 3205 (B) • 6736 3257 (R)

Ocean Financial Centre • B1-01 • 6634 3093 (B)

Marina Bay Link Mall• B2-07 • 6509 8339 (B) • 6509 8329 (R)

(B) Bakery • (R) Restaurant

Paul’s long history started in 1889 with the opening by Charlemagne Mayot and his wife of small bakery located in rue de la Mackellerie in Croix, near Lille, in the North of France.

here is no mistaking Paul’s signature black shop fronts. A fixture of the Paris T cityscape introduced in the early 90s, the bakery’s bold aesthetics are now part of many cities around the world, including Singapore.

A family venture with a five-generation story to its name, Paul is an important part of France’s culinary and cultural heritage. For over a century, the bakery has preserved its traditional approach to baking. Besides distinctive breads with a subtle nutty taste, Paul bakers prepare fresh patisseries and viennoiseries daily, as well as French-style meals and snacks including quiches and croque-monsieurs.

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GROCERY SHOP WWW.QUARTIER.SG

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23 Lichfield Road • Singapore 556843 • 6858 2540

For your special occasions, the Quartier team can prepare platters of cheese, which come from and are made the traditional way in the heart of Revel, near Toulouse.

QUARTIER A quaint grocery shop with all things French.

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estled in the heart of Serangoon Gardens next to the French Lycée, Quartier opened its doors in April 2013.

Run by three Frenchmen, the shop offers essential French grocery products, from dairy to fresh and frozen food, including cold cuts, meat, vegetables, fruit, cheeses, biscuits and yoghurts. This is one of a handful of spots in 154

Singapore where you’ll find Carambar, the well-loved chewy caramel candy.

Quartier also stocks up on childhood favourites such as Danette, Flamby, and Petit Gervais. Parents will also find many of the same quality school stationery items that are available in shops all around France.

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For those keen to learn more about French gastronomy and art de vivre, head down to Quartier for regular wine tastings and fairs showcasing summer fashion or table ware creations. Those who prefer the comfort of their own home may place an order online and have their fill of French goodness delivered right to their doorstep.

RESTAURANT 1 Beach Road • Singapore 189673 • 6412 1816 • dining.singapore@raffles.com

WWW.RAFFLES.COM/SINGAPORE/DINING/RAFFLES-GRILL WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RAFFLESHOTELSINGAPORE

RAFFLES GRILL

Capture the essence of contemporary dining in a classic and historical venue.

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affles Grill is well-regarded for its remarkable cuisine, fine wines, and excellent service. Continuing this legacy is the charismatic trio of Executive Sous Chef Mickael Le Calvez, Wine Director Stéphane Soret, and Restaurant Manager Antoine Capelli.

Experience the best of Chef Mickael’s exciting cuisine featuring a distinctive selection of fresh produce cooked in a delicious and contemporary French style.

Complete this special experience with the warm, personable service and the elegant surrounds of Raffles Grill, which was awarded the 2014 Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

A silver beef wagon, said to have been buried in the hotel garden during the war, is over a 100 years old and is now located in Raffles Grill.

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RESTAURANT WWW.SAINTPIERRE.COM.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SAINTPIERRERESTAURANT

SAINT PIERRE

Celebrity chef-owner Emmanuel Stroobant is the driving force behind this modern French restaurant.

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31 Ocean Way • #01-15 Quayside Isle • Singapore 098375 • 6438 0887 • info@saintpierre.com.sg

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ocated in the idyllic Sentosa Cove, Saint Pierre has garnered a reputation for its superlative French cuisine since its opening in 2000.

With a focus on wholesome and organic produce, chefowner Emmanuel Stroobant showcases his creativity and respect for traditional cooking methods in a fittingly charming ambience with

natural light, art pieces, and a stunning view of the Sentosa marina. The menu features modern French dishes like the signature foie gras classique, a pan-fried foie gras in puff pastry drizzled with old port sauce and caramelised apples, as well as other dishes imbued with Japanese touches such as the cabillaud au miso, a black cod with white miso served in delicious dashi consommé.

In January 2008, Saint Pierre became the only restaurant in Singapore to be granted membership into the world-renowned Relais & Châteaux, an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs.

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BAR WWW.THEAULDALLIANCE.SG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEAULDALLIANCE

THE AULD ALLIANCE Discover whisky in all its glory through one of the world’s largest collections.

orget draping and artworks: the Auld Alliance means F business. The walls of its establishment are lined with hundreds of bottles of the finest whiskies. In fact, with 1,500 whiskies, this is one of the largest collections of the spirit in the world. Also on the menu are various champagnes, wines and cocktails, as well as a unique range of absinthe, cognac, rum, marc and fine. The bar’s comprehensive range of vintages spans 1936 to 2000.

Located within the recently restored Rendezvous Hotel heritage building, the warm tones of the bar’s wooden furniture and button back leather sofas make for a warm and relaxed atmosphere. If you’re feeling in a particularly indulgent mood, savour your spirit with a puro cigar in the cosy private room.

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Rendezvous Hotel • 09 Bras Basah Road • Gallery #02-02A • 6337 2201

The oldest vintage you will find at The Auld Alliance dates back to 1866!

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RESTAURANT WWW.THEFRENCHLADLE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEFRENCHLADLE

Pandan Valley Condominium • 2 Pandan Valley • #01-206 • Singapore 597626 • 6467 7505 • enquiry@thefrenchladle.com

THE FRENCH LADLE Reminisce French home cooking in a charming countryside ambience.

The restaurant’s feature brickwall was handbuilt by good friends as a gift to the owners.

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pened and run by lovers of French cuisine, The O French Ladle is located in the quaint neighbourhood of Pandan Valley. It serves up hearty classics such as boeuf bourguignon and cassoulet de canard.

Chef owner Johnny Teh and his wife Lisa spent time in the south of France to learn and be inspired for the restaurant. All foods are lovingly house-made from scratch, from stocks and sauces to rillettes and patés, for an authentic home-cooked meal experience.

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156 Eng Hoon Street • #01-70 • 6220 3430 Raffles City • B1-11/12 • 6333 4160 Tangs Orchard • #01-16B • 6735 3787

BAKERY WWW.TIONGBAHRUBAKERY.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TIONGBAHRUBAKERY

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY

This bakery by celebrity baker Gontran Cherrier is partly to thank for Tiong Bahru’s transition from quiet to bustling neighbourhood.

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ward-winning Tiong Bahru Bakery is the brainchild of fourth-generation French celebrity baker, Gontran Cherrier, whose baking philosophy is to go against the grain.

He does so by marrying classic French baking techniques with international flavours, a combination found in the bakery’s range of sweet and savoury breads, fresh viennoiseries, and beautifully crafted desserts.

Cherrier’s signature items include the kouign amann and miso rye bread as well as a flaky croissant voted best by TimeOut Singapore and The Sunday Times.

Launched in 2012, the bakery has since also opened in Raffles City and Tangs Orchard.

Cherrier’s favourite creation is his rye and red miso bread, which he enjoys with a piece of Fourme d’Ambert.

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WINE CONNECTION Wines to take home or enjoy in a convivial atmosphere with a hearty meal.

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Tapas Bar & Bistro • Robertson Walk • #01-19/20 • 6235 5466

Bistro • 39/41 Cuppage Terrace • Cuppage Road • Singapore 229462 • 6836 9069

Cheese Bar • Robertson Walk • #01-05 • 6238 1279

Bistro • HillV2 • 4 Hillview Rise • #02-05/06 • Singapore 667979 • 6710 7138

Bistro • 112 Katong • #01-06/07 • 6443 3885

A dedicated team of experts taste more than 2,000 wines every year to select affordable gems, award-winning classics, as well as exciting new tastes from all over the world.

rom the grapevine to your glass, Wine F Connection promises an exhaustive and fulfilling wine experience through its own chain of wine shops and wine-themed restaurants. The chain imports and retails exclusive wines from around the world as well as crafted Europeans beers, and wine accessories.

Wine Connection bistros propose a large variety of western food, paired with exclusive wines sold at retail price. Stop by the Cheese

Bar at Robertson Walk to indulge in a selection of over 40 matured farm cheeses, air-flown from Europe weekly and available for dine-in and take away. Naturally, the menu is created around cheese, which includes the signature Raclette set, Mont d’Or when in season, platters, salads and tartines.

In 2014, Wine Connection launched two new bistros at 112 Katong and HillV2, plus its flagship store at Suntec City Mall, where you can taste over 50 wines before buying.

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ChateauAsia brings the French art de vivre culture to wine and food enthusiasts.

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Fine wine e-merchant specialised in online auctions.

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tarted in 2001, iDealwine is a leading platform that organises two online auctions and three fixed-price sales per month. iDealwine specialises in old vintage and fi ne wines, all authentic and sourced from the best European cellars. Doorto-door delivery to Europe and Asia is temperature-controlled and completed within 12 days by air.

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hateauAsia’s team of experts works directly with wine producers and importers to make careful selections of exclusive French wines. Its members can learn everything about wine, online at www.chateauasia.com as well as during special events.

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Explore the world’s finest artisan wineries.

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ased in Singapore, Ewineasia has been specialising in unique handcrafted and hard to fi nd wines, from both the Old and New World, for the past 10 years. They share the same values as those of our winemakers: constant research for quality, fi nesse, and expression of the terroir and tradition.

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Affordable French food online.

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he aim of the two French co-founders of www.lepetitdepot.com: to fi ll the gap in the range of French products in Singapore by proposing a wider selection of

quality products, available at the most affordable prices, and delivered to your doorstep.

After 18 months of existence, clients currently have access

to over 1,000 of their favourite French products: dairies, cheeses, baby foods, grocery, French wines, all of these at an outstanding value for money.

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Some of the best cooking tools from France for amateur chefs and serious cooks in Asia.

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ith 10 years’ worth of experience in the F&B industry and expertise in the distribution of home appliances in Asia and Europe, Com’1 Chef founder Patrice Charbon has worked for prestigious brands such as Westin Hotels, Délifrance, and De Dietrich before launching Com’1 Chef.

The products imported by Com’1 Chef, including Magimix multifunction food processors, are mostly designed and manufactured in France. Com’1 Chef – “Like A Chef” – believes that these cooking tools for the home should deliver the same performances as professional equipment.

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Browse French and international titles online and in person at the quaint Tiong Bahru area.

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ocated in the heritage neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, The French Bookshop presents books for all readers in a warm and peaceful location. More than a shop, it is a cultural space with meetand-greet events with authors, signings, and a monthly art exhibition showcasing a Singapore-based artist.

Browse their selection at the shop or online at www.the-french-bookshop.com.

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CRÈME SIMON....................................78 CUCKOO .........................................96

ANGELINA ........................................ 124 ANNE FONTAINE .................................... 46 AUBADE ............................................ 48 AU PETIT SALUT .................................. 126 BACCARAT ......................................... 18 BELL & ROSS ....................................... 20 BERLUTI............................................ 22 BETJEMAN & BARTON ............................. 127 BISTRO DU VIN ................................... 128 BOUCHERON ....................................... 24 BRASSERIE GAVROCHE ............................ 131 CAFÉ GAVROCHE .................................. 132 CELIO .............................................. 50 CHANEL ............................................ 26 CHÂTEAU DE SABLE ................................. 52 CHÂTEAUASIA.COM ............................... 164 CHRISTIAN DIOR .................................... 28 CHRISTOFLE ........................................ 30 CLARINS ........................................... 76 COM1CHEF.COM .................................. 166

DAUM............................................32 DECLÉOR .........................................80 EWINEASIA.COM................................165 EDIT LIFESTYLE ...................................54 ENTRE NOUS CREPERIE ..........................133 ESCENTIALS ......................................82 FRAGRANCE DU BOIS..............................84 GALERIE BARTOUX ................................98 HABITAT .......................................100 HAVILAND ........................................33 HÉDIARD .......................................134 HOUSE OF ANLI ...................................97 IDEALWINE.COM ................................164 IN SITU.........................................102 KAPOK ...........................................56 LA CANTINE ....................................136 LA CORNUE .....................................104 LACOSTE .........................................58 LA CURE GOURMANDE...........................138 LADURÉE .......................................140 FACEBOOK.COM/SOCHICFRENCHGUIDE

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CONTENTS L'AIGLON .......................................142 LALIQUE ..........................................34 LA MAISON DU WHISKY .........................144 LANCÔME ........................................86 L’ANGÉLUS .....................................146 LAURENT BERNARD CHOCOLATIER ...............141 LE COMPTOIR...................................148 LE CREUSET ....................................105 LE LIT CABANE ..................................106 LEMONGRASS & AUBERGINE.....................108 L’ENTRECÔTE ...................................137 LEPETITDEPOT.COM .............................165 LE PETIT NAVIRE ................................147 LITTLE PROVENCE ...............................150 LOUIS VUITTON ...................................36 MALMAISON BY THE HOUR GLASS .................38 MOOD BOX .....................................110 NAPOLEON .....................................151

QUARTIER ........................................ 154 RAFFLES GRILL ................................... 155

RENÉ FURTERER .................................... 79 REPETTO ........................................... 60 ROSALIE POMPON .................................. 62 SAINT PIERRE .................................... 156 SANDRO ........................................... 64 SEPHORA .......................................... 88 SINÉQUANONE ...................................... 66 SMALL ............................................. 72 THE AULD ALLIANCE............................... 158 THE DOTS / GINGER DOTS ............................ 68 THE FRENCH BOOKSTORE .......................... 166 THE FRENCH LADLE ............................... 160 TIONG BAHRU BAKERY ............................ 161 VAN CLEEF & ARPELS................................ 40 VANESSA BRUNO ................................... 70 WINE CONNECTION ............................... 162 Ô BATIGNOLLES .................................149 YELLOWKORNER .................................. 113 OPIOCOLOR MOSAIC ............................112 YVES ROCHER ...................................... 90 PAUL...........................................152 YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTÉ ....................... 92 PETIT BATEAU ....................................57 168

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