Singapore designers to get retail and incubation showcase at Orchard Road

Singapore

UP-AND-COMING local designers will soon have the opportunity to showcase their wares under one roof at a prime retail space Orchard Road.

Work has begun on a new 21/2- storey development at Orchard Green to nurture homegrown brands and help them go global while bringing a local mix to Singapore's main shopping belt.

Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran unveiled its name and logo at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.

Called Design Orchard, the building to be located at the junction of Orchard and Cairnhill roads will house a retail showcase on the first level, an incubation spac…