LOVELY LILLA LANE
Thora Moss is the creator and designer behind her label and shop Lilla Lane. Her clothing is inspired by her upbringing in the sophisticated and artistic community of East Hampton, New York. Thora, a 30-year resident of Bali, named the label as a tribute to the street she lived on in East Hampton that was named after her stylish mother Lilla. Her designs are inspired by her journeys throughout the world, but maintain an easygoing Hamptons and Bali feel. Each piece comes with a handmade feature that is a showcase for Balinese craftsmanship. Now available at the company’s first international store in Singapore at Cluny Court.
Tel: 0361 738853 www.lillalane.com
CHIC BATIK
Quarzia, the label founded by two Italian designers have made their love of Bali and the traditional way of making batik an integral part of their designs. Here the batiks come in luxurious fabrics like silk and chiffon and it’s so chic that it flies off the shelves in their shop and can be seen around the world on some of the most picky fashionistas. This is an artisans product not something that is mass produced as each piece is hand made. Not shy of colour their patterns are bold, bright and fresh yet it’s a very sophisticated crowd that is drawn to their label. Their charming airy boutique beautifully combines the warm Asian colour palette with understated Italian elegance so it’s a pleasure to shop in and you won’t leave empty handed. There are also some gorgeous bags, leather accessories and men’s t-shirts to pick up with illustrations designed by local artists.
Tel: 0361 736644 www.quarzia.it
IOCO
The House of IOCO is a one stop fashion company specialising in red carpet ready evening dresses and wedding dresses as well as day time wear that is made with clean pure cuts, natural fabrics and incomparable attention to detail. The chief designer Monica Ku graduated from Central St. Martins in London, one of the top two fashion schools in the world, and has top European experience. She has now taken over the label that her mother started 20 years ago. The brand prides itself on hand-made finishing and sewing and their artistic creativity. There are five core brands in the HOUSE of IOCO including IOCO, ONLY by IOCO, SOOK, Mistinguett and Monica Ku with all of its’ designs created in-house. Six shops in Bali give you options to shop and haute couture can be ordered that rivals the catwalks of Paris and Milan .
www.house-of-ioco.com