These handmade quirky bows from local label Depression are one-off designs and come in a range of unusual colours and prints. Current designs include measuring tape and candy cane-inspired looks.
Bowties, $19 each, from Depression, 04-41 Far East Plaza
Louis Vuitton’s hardcover travel guides – which cover Mumbai, Miami, New York, Paris and Tokyo – are a jetsetter’s best friend. The relaunched editions bear schematic city maps for easier reference.
Louis Vuitton City Guides, $57 each, from Louis Vuitton, 01-20 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
These sterling silver cufflinks from Cartier’s festive Les Musts collection make a great conversation starter and offer him a subtle way to stand out.
Dice decor cufflinks, $710, from Cartier, 01-33 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
The ash and ebony wood cue with sterling silver inlay includes an extension for those long shots. It comes in a classic Alfred Dunhill leather case.Matching triangle and chalk holder are sold separately.
Snooker cue, $505, from Alfred Dunhill, 01-42 Paragon
Vintage T-shirt fans will love Fred Perry’s designs in festive hues. Each colour has a different vinyl recordinspired logo and vintage font.
T-shirts by Fred Perry, $99 each, from Level 4 Takashimaya Department Store
Available only in Asia in lake green and purple, these high-cut kicks are crafted from glossy patent leather and soft satin. Grab them early – only 10 pieces are available here.
Limited Edition Y-Shine Sneakers, $750, from Yves Saint Laurent, 01-25 Ion Orchard
Shaving will no longer be a hazardous chore with this sleek razor that has an ergonomical handle design.
The Cutting Edge Shaver, $290, from Molton Brown, B1-51 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Yes, real men do moisturise. Kiehl’s ties up with New York artist Kaws to dress up its star body moisturiser with quirky graffiti art. All net profits go to the Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Kaws Limited Edition Creme de Corps, $62, from Kiehl’s, B1-33 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
This bag from Y-3, the tie-up label between Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto, comes with two zipper compartments in front and two velcro side pockets for electronic gadgets.
Blue shopper tote, $359, from Y-3, 01-05 Mandarin Gallery
Agnes b’s film cameras from its La Maison Sur L’eau collection have become a festive collectible with exclusive designs launched every December. This year’s collection is decorated with stars and stripes.
Camera, $55, from Agnes b, Level 3 Isetan Scotts
This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.
