How Singapore Shopping Works | The Island Story

Singapore shopping works because it does not serve only one class of shopper.

It serves the student, the parent, the office worker, the tourist, the helper, the retiree, the collector, the bargain hunter, the luxury buyer, the practical household manager, the online impulse buyer, and the person who just wants to walk around after dinner.

Singapore Shopping | The Great Singapore Sale and the Missed Opportunity

The Great Singapore Sale was once Singapore’s major retail-tourism event, but its opportunity was bigger than discounts. This article explains how GSS could have become an island-wide shopping system of districts, tourists, culture, malls, airport retail, GST refunds, and experiences.

Singapore Shopping | GST, Tourist Refunds, and the Real Price of Buying

Singapore shopping includes GST, and eligible tourists may claim GST refunds under the Tourist Refund Scheme. This article explains GST, eTRS, tourist refund logic, qualifying goods, airport claims, and how to shop wisely. GST is part of the real price of shopping in Singapore. Tourists may claim refunds on qualifying goods, but only when the rules are followed. The refund should support a good purchase, not create unnecessary spending.

What Is Singapore Shopping About?

Singapore shopping encompasses far more than just purchasing goods; it integrates convenience, culture, and digital trends into everyday life. The shopping experience flourishes within air-conditioned malls designed for comfort, offering everything from daily necessities to luxury items. Ultimately, it reflects societal values, such as efficiency, aspiration, and practical living, all while navigating the complexities of impulsive buying in a fast-paced retail environment.

Oakley Garage Rock Review

Here’s a quick review on Oakley Garage Rock. What is it? Category: Lifestyle Sunglass. Frame construction: Twin lens, unibody plastic frame with integrated sculpted non-adjustable nosepiece and non-adjustable foldable earstems. Celebrity Status: Sebastian Loeb, Valentino Rossi, Fernando Alonso, Romain Grosjean, Elena Paparizoy, Ryan Sheckler, Kolohe Andino, Shaun White And the quick review: Fit: It fits. Like no other….

OAKLEY POLARIZED RADARLOCK™ PATH SKU# OO9181-23

Summary Sports shield mono interchangeable lens with Oakley proprietary lens securing “RadarLock” system sunglass. 2 lenses and microfibre soft carry pouch provided in kit with Radarlock series vault case provided for safe transport of sunglasses. Vented lenses are built for medium light conditions with contrast properties to differentiate depth. Frame design caters to all face…

Oakley Shaun White Signature Series Frogskins SKU#24-272

SHAUN WHITE SIGNATURE SERIES FROGSKINS® SKU# 24-272 Color: Polished Black/24K Iridium For serious collectors only That’s a rare Shaun White Signature Series. Black frogskins frame with 24k Gold Iridium lens. It is currently sold out on Oakley.com so its becoming a high demand low supply frogskins in time to come. This is the very first few pieces…

Which Oakley for Cycling?

Let’s talk about cycling, and the second most important safety equipment for cycling: Eye Protection. (first being the helmet, and protecting my coconut is of utmost importance since doctors aren’t terribly good at piecing it back together after a nasty fall) What qualities are we looking for when we are selecting eye protection for cycling?…

Oakley RadarLock Path Polarized SKU#OO9181-02

Oakley 2013 Polarized RadarLock Path Summary Sports shield mono interchangeable lens with Oakley proprietary lens securing “RadarLock” system sunglass. 2 lenses and microfibre soft carry pouch provided in kit with Radarlock series vault case provided for safe transport of sunglasses. Non-vented lenses are built for extreme light conditions with no color shifting properties. Frame design…

Vanessa Hudgens with a red Frogskins

Unlike my earlier post about Eva Mendes not in a frogskins, Vanessa Hudgens is! And in the exact same identical colors… have a look… and here’s Eva Mendes in her Not-Frogskins Great looking and color coordinated Vanessa Hudgens is spotted with these frogskins, and I am wondering, now why aren’t these red baddies on the market…

Eva Mendes on Frogskins?

Spotted Eva Mendes wearing Oakley Frogskins? Coolspotter.com reported that Eva Mendes was wearing an Oakley Frogskins but hawk-eyed Oakleyeans will notice the logo isn’t Oakley… however, it does have the basic shape of a frogskins, so coolspotter.com… you are forgiven. Here’s a closer look at those sunnies… not sure if anyone knows what’s the brand…

Oakley Kazu Kokubo Frogskins

From the Land of the Rising Sun, comes a set of beautiful Frogskins that deserves a slightly more detailed mention. Oakley Kazu Kokubo Limited Edition Frogskins SKU#24-336. Tortoise frame, orange “Oakley” signage, and bronze lens are just the beginning of the Kazu design philosophy. Look closer and you begin appreciating the flourishes that sets this…

Oakley Union Jack Frogskins

Who owns a Mini? Hands up! These Frogskins are made just for you. Union Jack roof and side mirrors apply. Show up at my doorstep with a union jack mini and I’ll sell them to you at a discount too. Say hello to these super limited edition run of 250 Oakley Union Jack Frogskins SKU#24-314….

Oakley Danny Kass Limited Edition Frogskins

This is a piece of art. Wearable art. Extremely cool, extremely desirable, extremely fashionable and limited edition Frogskins for the fine folks of sunny Singapore. Oakley Danny Kass Frogskins SKU#24-338 has a unique design that sets it apart from other Frogskins. Crystal clear with the signature artwork on the ear stems, these bring on the…

Oakley Holbrook Skate Deck

These are the limited edition Oakley Holbrook Skate Deck SKU#OO9102-41 that celebrates the skater-style faded been-there-done-that culture. Slip on your favourite jeans and t-shirts, a pair of converse all-star’s and these Holbrooks will be the icing on the cake. In Singapore, hot and humid, and when the sun bears down, there’s nothing cooler than these…

SALE!

This is our sale section… its readily available items. To purchase, sms +65 9181 1929, pay for it and pick it up at Raffles Place area. Custom pieces at great prices by Wong Kin Leong, eduKate Tampines, Pinevale

Oakley Style Switch

Here’s something fun for those that wants something chameleon, change the lens and you get another new pair of shades. Do remember to try the fit before purchasing as these are wrap sunglasses. This piece is a Shaun White Signature Series, and comes with a Gold Iridium Lens and wait for it…. a grey Polarized…

Oakley Daisy Chain Women’s Aviator

Oakley Daisy Chain Women’s Aviators take a page out of Paris high fashion and mash it with the technology of Oakley’s high tech lenses which makes these pairs a default goto for whatever…whenever. Its immaculately made and quality, quality, quality. The pristine details pops in the sun and it is so finely crafted, it outshines…

Oakley Caveat Women’s Aviators

Here’s the aviators with the high tech lenses that you deserve, and designed for women’s only… priceless. Oakley Caveat are not just beautifully made, they protect your eyes with shatterproof 100% UV block lenses. The frames are crafted jewellery-like, its a a delight to hold and sight to behold. Oakley Caveat in Singapore just makes sense…behind…

GOLF! Oakley on the Greens

These are golf specific Oakley’s. Built for getting you to the green, these Oakley’s are armed with golf specific lenses and designed for every situation be it from Laguna to St Andrews. Style meets substance with these Oakley’s and don’t take my word for it, check out the pro golfers like Zach Johnson with trophies…

Oakley Fathom RadarLock Path Limited Edition. (Out of Production)

Oakley Fathom RadarLock Path Limited Edition These are the 2013 Limited Edition RadarLock’s from Oakley. And it is out of production so, its going to be rare and that’s desirable, yes? These Fathom RadarLock are handsome and has an awesome color combination. Every time I pick it up, a girl next to me never fails…

Oakley News Flash

NEWS FLASH SUNGLASSES BUY NOW! Call/SMS +65 9181 1929 email: wongkinleong@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wongkinleong All Oakley sunglasses sold here are BRAND NEW c/w all items in original packaging. Polarized News Flash Here’s a news flash for you: Oakley has created a handmade acetate frame with rich colors that show their stuff in the beauty of beveled edges, and its chic…

Oakley Alpha Decay Frogskins Matte Black. Collectors Edition

First in Singapore… Just landed and rocking like a superstar. Don’t say I didn’t tell you so, but these will go the way of Frogskins Koston’s and Kazu’s. Which means, the price will rise when it runs out. Collectors Edition, limited run Oakley, millions of Oakley Collectors, Alpha Decay Frogskins Matte Black/Dark Grey 24-401 will…

Oakley Original Accessories in Singapore

Oakley Earsocks and Nosepad Kits in Singapore. For sale. Contact me. SMS 91811929. Detailed Shots of Nosepiece and EarStem Kits: Cleaning Kits by Wong Kin Leong, eduKate Tampines, Pinevale

Oakley Jupiter Factory Lite

Me? give me the best and I am happy. Jupiter Factory Lite is a premium pair of lifestyle sunglasses. Built with top notch engineering and oozing with style. This is what we live for. Feels like the world is clearer than clear, your eyes don’t work as well with it off. Colors more brilliant and…

Oakley Flak Jacket

Don’t just give me flak for this… I am going to win…ready, set….GO! that’s what FLAK JACKET® SKU# 03-904 is about. Built for world class athletes using feather light materials with superb optics and 100% UV protection for all day training and competition. Feel fresh at the end of the day. Who needs sleep? FLAK JACKET SUNGLASSES Sport…

Oakley RADAR® PATH™ PHOTOCHROMIC

Athletes need all the protection during training and in competition. These radar path photochromic are just what you need. It comes with a VR50 lens but photochromic. That means the tint gets darker when it gets brighter so when you start early in the morning, till the night, these lenses will protect you. No more…

Oakley Ducati Crosshair

Here’s another DUCATI edition from Oakley. DUCATI CROSSHAIR® SKU# OO4060-09 Color: Lead/Warm Grey the Ducati red accents are on the logo and the ear socks and makes it pop out against the lead color. with a warm grey lens with 100% UV block. DUCATI CROSSHAIR SUNGLASSES Two companies share a design lineage that matches aggressive innovation…