Brandon Chia

Jan 15, 2025 | harpersbazaar.com.sg | Brandon Chia

In traditional Chinese culture, gold and gemstones symbolise good fortune and wealth, giving us the perfect reason to don our best jewels and slither into the new year to celebrate this year’s zodiac, known for its incredible wisdom. From costume creations to glittering fine jewellery, our curated list of snake-themed jewellery will impress Lady Luck (and your relatives) this Chinese New Year.

Jan 7, 2025 | thesmartlocal.com | Brandon Chia

Wholesale stores in JBAs we enter 2025, most of us are already starting to prep for the upcoming Chinese New Year and our kids will be returning to school. While there are several value dollar stores in Singapore with affordable household goods, some of us may be looking for even cheaper alternatives. Of course, this is where JB enters the picture thanks to its many affordably priced shopping options.

Dec 19, 2024 | harpersbazaar.com.sg | Brandon Chia

Three chefs—Matteo Pertoldi, Law Jia Jun and Vijay Mudaliar—give us food for thought as they reveal what made them fall in love with food, the trials and tribulations of the F&B industry and some very real advice for aspiring chefs looking to open their own restaurants in the near future.

Dec 12, 2024 | harpersbazaar.com.sg | Brandon Chia

The world of watches is as marvellous as it is vast, so if you’re considering gifting a timepiece to friends and family but feel a tinge overwhelmed by all the possibilities out there, fret not. There’s a watch for everyone, so let this handy list show you how to get started. The manufacture blessed us this year with its first new collection since unveiling the Twenty~4 in 1999, and to say the Cubitus made waves would be an understatement.

Dec 11, 2024 | thesmartlocal.com | Brandon Chia

Places to see “snow” in SingaporeIt’s Christmas season and with the end of the year approaching, many of us are starting to plan the next getaway to experience snow and cooler climates. However, some of us may not have the budget for a trip to Switzerland or Japan, but still want to experience snowfall in the mood of this festive holiday. Fret not, as there are plenty of pop-ups and events happening in our little red dot right now where you can witness snowfall.