Fashion Fans Could Be Interested In Singapore Holiday

The Far East and particularly Singapore have long been known for its shopping opportunites. Mnay airlines stop over there on the way to the oceanic islands giving passengers a much needed break and the chance to get quality high street clothes at discount prices.

One particularly famous shopping occasion held every year is the Great Singapore Sale. The event brings a range of discounts and promotions, outdoor performances, makeover sessions and fashion shows to the city-state.

It will be held on Orchard Road, a major retail area in Singapore that will soon host the opening of three brand new shopping malls. Local and international designers – including DKNY, Jimmy Choo and Lee Hwa Jewellery - are among the companies set to tout their wares at the event.

"[It] will be attended by a who's who from the fashion and beauty industry, including celebrities, models, socialites, stylists and make-up artists," Uniquely Singapore commented. It added that the island city state was home to a "hip, trendy and multi-ethnic urban population" which made it a great place for fashion.

Orchard Road received its name from the orchards that used to encompass the area until the early 19th century, when a mysterious disease wiped out the nutmeg plantations. Since this area was surrounded by valleys, floods were also common here.

One of the older shopping centres is Tanglin Shopping Centre, located near the start of Orchard Road. Just a stone’s throw away from the Regent Hotel, Tanglin Shopping Centre houses specialty stores selling an assortment of products such as beadwork, clothes, accessories, furniture and antiques, while arts and crafts galleries such as the Asia Ancient Gallery can also be found here.

With so many different malls selling all sorts of wares – from fashion and ethnic finds, to jewellery and furniture, Orchard Road offers much more than you can imagine. It’s no wonder then, that Singapore is known as a shopping heaven.

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