THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS
A magnet for the world-class shopper
MARINA BAY SANDS offers visitors to Singapore a world of endless possibilities. The integrated resort boasts a hotel of architectural wonder, crowned by the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool. Spectacular nightlife and entertainment experiences are to be enjoyed in the complex, while the myriad celebrity chef dining opportunities are truly world-class.
The excitement by no means ends there, however. Marina Bay Sands is also a magnet for the world-class shopper. The 170 luxury and premium-brand stores it houses make The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Asia’s finest single luxury-shopping destination. This stunning emporium is home to Southeast Asia’s biggest collection of fine timepiece and jewellery boutiques. More than 50 of the world’s best watch and jewellery brands are to be found in The Shoppes, including Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Bulgari and Patek Philippe.
What makes The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands really stand out is the unbeatable level of customer service it provides. The Shoppes is the only luxury mall in Singapore to offer by-appointment-only Personal Shopping for its luxury watch and jewellery brands. This service provides customised shopping experiences and first-hand access to luxury watch and jewellery brands’ newest collections debuting in Southeast Asia.
How does it work? Shoppers first fill out a form online to provide information about their style inspiration, brand preferences, availability and more. Next, they meet up with a dedicated chaperone to embark on their VIP shopping journey. This experience is available for booking online at S$250 per three-hour session via the Marina Bay Sands Personal Shopping web page. The programme will present Shoppers S$250 Shoppes voucher with a S$1,000 spend. Louis Vuitton The majestic Louis Vuitton Island Maison is housed in a Crystal Pavilion floating on the waters of Marina Bay, with nautical-inspired interiors illumined by natural light through its glass façade. The boutique carries the brand’s most extensive range of watches
and jewellery in Singapore, including the new Tambour Moon collection.
Singapore is one of the selected cities in the world to launch the new Tambour Moon collection in-stores this month, ahead of the global launch in October. It is crafted with a unique inward curve, giving the timepiece a new crescent-shaped profile and creating a clever play on light and reflections.
The main star of the collection is The Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève”, a manually-wound flying tourbillon stamped with the Geneva seal. The “Moon” in the name refers to the scalloped edge of the 42.5-mm diameter case, a new take on Louis Vuitton’s signature softly-rounded “Tambour” design. Only available in platinum, the watch features an in-house, hand-wound movement that has been “skeletonised” to the point that it is largely transparent. Cartier The 615-sqm Cartier boutique at The Shoppes is the company’s largest in Singapore, housing three spacious VIP salons in addition to one private Bridal Salon. Its large “Home” area displays an extensive collection of leather goods, accessories and precious objets d’art.
Among the stunning collections available is the bold, free-spirited Cactus de Cartier. This is a tribute to cactus plants, which the Parisian jeweller describes as “rebellious and resistant, tempting and haunting”, in a daring counterpoint to more traditional floral sources of inspiration. The jewels within the collection are bold, with shapes that are at once geometric and sensuous, spiky and soft, and decorated with vivid shades of gemstones set in warm yellow gold that capture the heat of the desert.
The modern collection can be split into distinct design avenues, the boldest of which are large, sculptural designs adorned with emerald, chrysoprase and carnelian beads. These jewels represent the cactus in full bloom, which often only happens at night.
From an extra-long necklace adorned with pink gold, diamonds and spinels to a quirky 18K yellowgold cocktail ring adorned with emeralds, some of Cartier’s most entrancing creations can be found in the boutique. Bulgari The Roman brand’s contemporary touch is evident throughout Bulgari’s biggest store in the region, which covers two levels and 447 sq m of space. Further enriching the experience at The Shoppes, a truly personal touch is given by the exclusive VIP area, where the most precious Lounge, Men’s and Bridal creations can be viewed in total privacy.
Armchairs with Italian designs of the 1950s add to the boutique’s intimate atmosphere. Some of the private areas feature Bulgari “art galleries”. There are walls decorated with vintage advertising campaigns featuring the Heritage Collections, pictures of “secret” snake watches, some of Elizabeth Taylor’s endorsements of the brand, and photographs of celebrities taken in front of the legendary flagship store in Rome in the 1960s and 70s.
The brand’s latest timepiece collections, Divas’ Dream and Lucea Moon Phases, are available at the boutique. Inspired by the peacock, each Divas’ Dream watch is adorned with 135 diamonds. Among the three Lucea Moon Phases models is a sophisticated 18K pink-gold interpretation featuring a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Patek Philippe The 152 sq m Swiss master watchmaker boutique is furnished with precious woods, plush leather upholstery, custom made glass, Baccarat crystals and burnished brass finishing. A specially created fragrance envelopes the boutique with its distinctive scent, reminiscent of the fragrance at Patek Philippe Salons.
Nestled within elegantly appointed table vitrines, as well as in large display windows with burnished brass frames that flank the walls, the watch gallery showcases horological creations that brim with technical perfection and timeless designs, expressing Patek Philippe’s passion for excellence, expertise and respect for the centuries-old tradition of fine watchmaking.
The brand’s latest timepiece collection, Ref. 7140 Ladies First Perpetual Calendar, is available at the boutique. All of the elements of this timepiece reflect feminine poise, from the classic round Calatrava case in 18K rose gold to the clasp studded with precious diamonds that deserve to be called a girl’s best friend. www.marinabaysands.com/ personalshopping
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a magnet for the world-class shopper. With its unprecedented lineup of top-quality brands and the VIP in-store experiences it offers, this spectacular mall proves that the personal touch makes all the difference to a luxurious retail experience.