Haji Lane

Small-scale shopping in Singapore's hidden retail destination

Singapore’s enormous, glittering shopping malls in and around Orchard Street are wall-to-wall major-brand retailers, the stuff of a shopaholic’s dream. For those seeking something more intimate, the indie boutiques on Haji Lane are far from the roaming mall rats. Lining a narrow, backstreet of the tranquil Kampong Glam area—otherwise known as the Arab district—beautiful boutiques showcase rising Singaporean designers, as well as other designers from …

Thaylor

The latest online shopping-editorial hybrid forms an indie brand community

Montreal’s newest online hub connects the creative community with well-designed wares, from sneakers and wallets to speakers and pocketknives. Like so many digital shopping destinations, Thaylor’s web-based shop doubles as an editorial platform, keeping inspiration fresh no matter the season. Updated regularly, “Life” showcases the thoughts of talented athletes, writers and creative thinkers alike, offering a deeper look at the people behind various products and …

Self Made

Delightfully odd editions made by a Montreal-based crafty duo

Conceived, designed and manufactured in short runs all in Montreal, Daniel Julien and Mélanie Turcotte’s aptly-titled label Self Made offers a line of unexpected fashion accoutrements. Exclusively available through their website, the duo’s current lineup consists of “sleeve” scarfs made from sweatshirts, moustache bow ties fabricated from seal skin, domino bolo ties, ornate one-off rings and a host of other carefully crafted accessories. Because each …