SIN shopping

Despite the fact that people go to Singapore to shop, I just browse if that. I only shop if there was a requirement. Like this time. I had to get something to attend a wedding next Sunday in HKG. The Ion on Orchard just opened with such a big fan-fare. I decided to bypassed all the other shops/malls. Hopped on the subway getting to the the Orchard Road subway station. Signage in the mall was less than helpful. Maybe perhaps I did not understand the new architectural design form factor. I believed it was designed to confused and "locked" up people in there to buy. Anyway, Ion on Orchard was suppose to have every major brand names in there. Even Singapore Airline has moved there. What anchor. Or while one shops, he/she can do check-in for the flight next day.

Anyway, brand names like Gucci, Ferragamo, Z Zegna, Zegna, Prada, LV, Mui Mui to name a few. All there. Being me, I only do my loafers w/ Ferragamo and clothes from Zegna. Well, I did not get any help in Z Zegna, the two boyish looking staff totally just ignored me, as if I did not exist. Suited me fine as I was looking for Summer stuff, and this place was selling all Winter gear. Then I headed to Zegna, more pleasant. Came out and greeted me. Unfortunately, there was nothing Summery. All Winter gear again. The salesman tried selling me a thick Cord jacket. He didn't even hear my requirement when I talked to him. I was looking for the Zegna's Cool effect sports jacket. Non-lined with wicked away moisture wool that keeps the body temperature down. He didn't even know what I was talking about. Ummm.... I took the subway back to my hotel, Swissotel on Stamford, the City Hall stop. Raffle City Mall was adjacent.

I finally settled on a Brooks Brother non-iron slim fit shirt. Man, it was great; nice comfortable thick cotton! I am in the mist of replacing my oversized shirts from the "old" days. Service at Brooks Brother was great. The lady was ready to make some alteration for the shirt after I tried it on; but I didn't need any. Guess I have to work on keeping my existing figure. Ha! I should have bought a few more; but hey, there is always another time.

O yeah, I need a watch that can go to town with; aka meetings, delivery courses, etc. My 3 years old Tissot could do the trick but the Titanium metal somehow react to my sweat. Make the watch very stinky as well as my wrist. I figure, hey, might as well try something nice. Saw one at the Montblanc store. i had my eyes on the latest Timewriter. Pretty cool. Well, it was an automatic which means it is a self-winding one. All expansive watches are. I might have to look at buying a self-winding box for the watch too. Another Ummm..... I'll think about it. All the new watches are over 42mm. That's bloody big face. I don't want to be that "show-off". The hunt continues.