Pop-up shops are no longer blink-and-you-will-miss-it affairs held over one or two weekends.
At least eight establishments here have unveiled new ventures that last three to six months in prime locations and retail spaces. Five of them are at Millenia Walk. Here is a rundown on what to look for.
BOOKSACTUALLY
What: Home-grown bookstore with a good selection of Singapore literature and vintage knick-knacks
When: Until Feb 8, 11am to 8pm daily
Where: Millenia Walk, 01-83
Prices: From $10 for a chapbook and $3 for a wooden spoon
Info: www.facebook.com/BooksActually
HIC MARKETPLACE
What: Health-centric store that sells cold-pressed juices, organic snacks and bodycare items
When: Until early July, 11am to 9pm daily
Where: Millenia Walk, 01-103
Prices: From $8 for a 250ml bottle of cold pressed juice and $6.50 for a packet of kale chips
Info: www.facebook.com/HICmarket place
ART ASSEMBLY
What: An art gallery specialising in oil paintings and locally designed home accessories When: Until end of March, 11am to 8pm (Monday to Friday), 10.30am to 8pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Millenia Walk, 01-50
Prices: From $450 for a 80cm x 100cm painting
Info: www.facebook.com/a.assembly
SUPERMAMA MOBILE GALLERY
What: Purveyor of locally designed home decor items and accessories inspired by Singapore culture and identity
When: Until end of March, 11am to 8pm daily
Where: Millenia Walk, 01-49
Prices: From $20 for a pair of tabi socks and $38 for a porcelain cup
Info: www.facebook.com/supermamasg
NANA & BIRD
What: Multi-label boutique specialising in an eclectic range of accessories and fashion pieces
When: Till end of Feb, 11.30am to 8.30pm daily
Where: Millenia Walk, 01-42
Prices: From $90 for a piece of Article 22 jewellery and $190 for an Aijek top
Info: www.facebook.com/nanaandbird
KEEPERS: SINGAPORE DESIGN COLLECTIVE
What: A collective featuring clothing, accessories and trinkets by up to 50 Singapore designers
When: Till Feb 15, 11am to 10pm daily. Its tnteractive visual installation Karaoke Party - a series of fashion films that viewers can sing along to, featuring home-grown fashion designers and musicians - runs from Jan 17 to 25
Where: Orchard Green, at the junction of Cairnhill and Orchard roads
Admission: Free, with some ticketed events
Prices: From $98 for a leather bracelet from jewellery label Carrie K and $56 for a top from fashion label mu
Info: keepers.com.sg and karaokeparty.sg
WORKSHOP ELEMENT
What: A retail experiment featuring edgy fashion items and accessories by about 20 local and regional brands.
When: Till Feb 28, 11am to 10pm daily
Where: 03-01/02, 313@somerset
Prices: From $99 for a men's shirt by Coupe Cousu and $85 for a sterling silver pendant by Yuki Mitsuyasu
Info: www.facebook.com/Workshop.Element
CRATEFUL
What: A modern grocery store that stocks made-in-Singapore produce and nibbles. When: Till end of Feb, 11am to 6pm daily
Where: 1M, Yong Siak Street
Prices: From $8.50 for a packet of nougat by 3 Bites Full and $4 for a 50g jar of pineapple jam from GSH Conserves
