The Great Singapore Sale (GSS), held between June 9 and Aug 13 this year, is into its 24th run.
This year, to pull in tech-savvy shoppers and give smaller stores in the suburbs an edge, a new mobile app called GoSpree was launched, on which shoppers can access e-coupons and flash deals.
So far, about 100 outlets - including retail stores, hotels and restaurants - are offering 47,000 e-coupons on the app, an initiative by the Singapore Retailers Association, which organises the GSS.
The sale has a rich history. Launched by the Singapore Tourism Board in July 1994 to promote the nation as a shopping destination for tourists, it helped cement the country's reputation as a shopper's paradise.
The Straits Times has put together a GSS Style edition with a cheat sheet of the best style bargains out there, a list of flash deals for the week ahead and a review of the new app. There is also a touch of nostalgia with a timeline offering a peek into the GSS of past years.
1 Instant beauty kit, $84 (usual price: $144), includes a primer, cleanser, lip oil and eye serum, from Clarins
2 Malena one-shoulder dress, $209.40 (usual price: $349), from BCBGMAXAZRIA
3 Pink frilled-sleeve dress, $41.90 (usual price: $69.90), from Zara
4 Renewal Jelly Aquarysta, two bottles of moisturisers for $199 (usual price: $296), from Astalift
5 Citron deluxe traveller set, $29 (usual price: $58), from Crabtree & Evelyn. Available till June 28
6 Anne Kelly vintage rattan cross- body bag with pearl-studded clasp, $35.10 (usual price: $39), from OG
7 Bomber jacket with embroidery, $89 (usual price: $129), from American Eagle Outfitters
8 Laser cut-out sneakers, $125 (usual price: $250), from Pedder Red
9 =U White three-step night set, $180 (usual price: $205), includes a day moisturiser, lotion and night moisturiser, from Orbis till June 22
10 Extend Lash & Brow Serum, $80 (usual price: $95.23), from Browhaus
11 Washed Oxford shirt-dress, $29.50 (usual price: $59), from Muji
12 Cloud quilted leather coin purse, $172 (usual price: $245), from Shanghai Tang
13 Gucci Guilty gift set, $162 (usual price: $232), includes eau de toilette, body lotion and rollerball pen, from Robinsons The Heeren, Raffles City and Jem
14 Pink polyurethane short pencil skirt, $39.90 (usual price: $79.90), from Topshop
15 Bestseller skincare set, $99 (usual price: $147), includes a cleanser, cleansing balm and sunblock, from RMK
16 Riley scalloped white shirt, $55 (usual price: $110), from Banana Republic
17 Gold minaudiere clutch, $41.90 (usual price: $59.90), from Charles & Keith
18 Skin saver set, $59 (usual price: $70), includes a cleanser, toner, emulsion, three face masks and two eye masks, from Mamonde at Tangs VivoCity from July 1
19 Smock off-shoulder top, $32.50 (usual price: $65), from Gap
20 Hessian Suiting Ombria Trouser in navy, $352.50 (usual price: $705), from Joseph
21 Ultimune power infusing concentrate set, $145 (usual price: $270), includes a cleanser, two lotions, emulsion, boosting concentrate and eau de parfum, from Shiseido at Takashimaya
22 Camel cropped trousers, $170 (usual price: $340), from Bimba Y Lola
23 Gold sandals, $10 (usual price: $24.90), from H&M
24 Hydra-global set, $280 (usual price: $560), includes a moisturiser, night treatment, line reducer, day cream, emulsion and firming cream, from Sisley at Takashimaya
25 Women's safari shirt with grandad collar, $29.90 (usual price: $49.90), from Stradivarius
26 Cleansing ritual set, $159 (usual price: $212), includes a cleanser, scrub, toner and moisturiser, from Porcelain
27 Renoma three-way nylon handbag, $49 (usual price: $169), only at BHG Bugis, Bishan, Tampines and Jurong outlets
28 Snowise brightening set, $168 (usual price: $264.76), from Sulwhasoo
29 Isabelle checked dress, $113.94 (usual price: $189.90), from Sabrina Goh
30 Fildes navy loafers in cow leather, $50.70 (usual price: $169), from Aldo
31 Grooming kit with bag, $91 (usual price: $113), includes an exfoliating cleanser, moisturiser, two-in-one shampoo and shower wash and shaving foam, from Clarins
32 Dip-dye T-shirt, $10 (usual price: $19.95), from Cotton On
33 Mariano camouflage espadrilles, $145 (usual price: $290), from Castaner
34 Industrie Casual Pants, $75.65 (usual price: $89), from Robinsons
35 The Aurora Shoe Company Brown leather shoes, $292.50 (usual price: $325), from Steamroom with The Pillar and Stones. Promotion ends on June 30
36 Black multi-purpose pouch, $54.95 (usual price: $109.90), from kikki.K
37 Boro shirt, $71.10 (usual price: $79), from Graye
38 Anello mini polyester square backpack, $49 (usual price: $75), only at BHG Bugis, Bishan, Tampines and Jurong
39 Denim shirt, $25 (usual price: $59.90), from H&M
40 Adidas Tubular Radial Sneakers, $84.50 (usual price: $169), from Manifesto
41 Power grooming set, $95 (usual price: $124), includes a shower gel, facial cleanser, facial scrub, moisturiser and sun block, from Shiseido at Isetan
42 Nike Roshe NM, $80 (usual price: $139), from Leftfoot Outlet
43 Red G-Shock watch (model number: GA-110L PA-4A), $159 (usual price: $249), from Casio
44 Black leather sneakers with white soles, $83.30 (usual price: $119), from Vans
45 Onia Calder trunks (7.5-inch inseam) in Liberty Midnight, $108 (usual price: $270), from edit lifestyle
46 Baby T-shirt with black and white giraffe print, $9.90 (usual price: $17.90), from Fox Kids
47 Baby romper with cartoon cat print, $23 (usual price: $34), from Le Petit Society
48 Blue leopard shirt, $112 (usual price: $160), from Little Marc Jacobs at Kids 21
49 Pink dress with bird print, $112 (usual price: $160), from Molo at Kids 21
50 Dino spray jacket, $39.95 (usual price: $49.95), from Seed Heritage
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 15, 2017, with the headline 50 best deals at Great Singapore Sale. Subscribe