Mention the name Olivia Burton and endless images of floral, feminine vintage inspired watches come to mind.
I recently had the opportunity to attend the launch of the Olivia Burton's
'Enchanted Garden' collection at multi label concept store;
Kapok.
Their flagship store is at National Design Centre (NDC).
Kapok is a multi label boutique from Hong Kong.
With 8 stores around the country, they aim to support up and coming designers and curate a variety of lesser known brands known for their creative and quirky designs.
I first chanced upon this vintage inspired watch brand through UK Magazine; Company and have fallen in love with their watches ever since.
Olivia Burton Watches is a beautifully presented English designer watch label founded by Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings out of their sheer need for stylish timepieces,
the duo decided to come up with their own designs to fulfill that need.
One can expect their watches to be 'bursting with British style' with all the whimsical and pretty pieces, evident in their collections.
The brand has 11 collections to date and Kapok stocks quite a variety across the collections.
With a substantial range to choose from, there's something for everyone!
Collections range from timeless classics to big dials, midi dials or even those of you who like a daintier style, there's also a mini dial collection.
For those who aren't really into florals, there are also the woodland and animal motif collection just for you.
I love all things floral, whimsical and romantic so my favourites have got to be the ones pictured below
These are from the Winter Garden & English Rose collection
Some of the pieces from the other collections
Some of the pieces from the other collections
The Kapok flagship store at National Design Centre really lives up to its name.
It combines the essence of modern and minimalist elements which is the perfect canvas for the specially curated products.
Guess what?
The store also houses a cafe that serves a wide variety of drinks and cakes.
Talk about retail and food therapy!
Look at how adorable these animal scarves are!!!
They're by London based independent designer Cleo Ferin Mercury.
I've got to try one of these on!
Here's Sandra from Pardon My French PR helping me out with one of the scarves.
How does it look?
How does it look?
Doing my best kitty cat impression to match the scarf LOL~
Close up of the cat scarf.
They're made of silk and you can really feel the quality.
For lovers of scented candles and scents,
there's a section just for you!
there's a section just for you!
The theme was 'Enchanted Garden' and along with my partner in crime,
we were decked in floral dresses.
My outfit:
Dress| TOPSHOP
Shoes| Clarks X Orla Kiely
Bag| Accessorize
Mom's Outfit:
Dress| Dorothy Perkins
Bag| Prada
True??
Kapok also stocks the very cool and nonchalant looking CRASH luggage!
Alex loves this hahaha~
Alex loves this hahaha~
I like what the tag says
Other than accessories, watches and scents, Kapok also stocks apparel for fashionistas who need your mandatory dose of fashion!
French label Maison Kitsuné can also be found here
Quirky pins from local art & design driven label The Little Dröm Store.
I remember I loved spending time poring through their stuff whenever we went to Kki Sweets for cakes.
They stock many adorable and interesting knick knacks, often with local flavour.
Our evening at Kapok came to a pleasant finale with a tea presentation by Pin Tea, a local artisan tea company founded by a group of young Singaporeans who are both avid travellers and tea drinkers.
The brand aims to celebrate local culture through tea and each tea creation takes inspiration from iconic Singaporean neighbourhoods, each with a unique story of their own.
Like the 'Amoy Ahoy' that's reminiscent of the hazy opium dens in the era where Chinese coolies sailed to Singapore in search of a better future.
Or the 'Tekka Minute', a fragrant Jasmine tea that's inspired by the floral garland merchants along Tekka Market.
My mom being an avid drinker of tea bought the Tekka Minute to savour at home.
See how happy she looks with her purchase lol~
Thank you so much for having us Sandra, Sharon from Pardon My French PR & Team Kapok,
We had a great time at the launch of Olivia Burton's Enchanted Garden Collection!
*Olivia Burton retails exclusively at Kapok at NDC (National Design Centre),
priced between $165 for a Midi Dial design and $320 for the Chrono Detail styles.
If you're a fan of unique and fashion forward timepieces, why not head down to Kapok at NDC (National Design Centre) to check out this amazing collection?
There are also many other things to feast your eyes on :)
Kapok at National Design Centre
111 Middle Road,
#01-05
Singapore 188969
Tel: +65 6339 7987
