‘PERANAKAN SHOPHOUSE ’ Long Sleeve Shirt
Conserved shophouses in historic districts such as Emerald Hill, Katong, Little India, Kampong Glam, Chinatown, are architectural gems that continue to delight and excite culture and design enthusiasts today. The love for Singapore’s historical shophouses by both locals and visitors evinces the deep connection between their aesthetics and Singapore’s multicultural heritage. Beyond the pretty facades and charming five-foot ways, these shophouses are treasure throve of stories of Singaporeans’ way of life from eons past to modern day. A unique feature - these windows found on some of the shophouses don’t just open to light and air - they open to history, craftsmanship, and personality. They carry the spirit of old Straits Settlements: refined yet lively, structured yet full of colour. On a shirt, they translate beautifully into a wearable story of Singapore’s architectural soul.