Cat Socrates

Singapore


Complete with friendly feline 'assistant shopkeeper', this eclectic boutique is filled with wares from independent local and foreign designers. Creatives flock here for the mix of whimsical stationery, lo-fi cameras, on-trend homewares, stylish jewellery and indie books. Souvenir hunters will love the range of Singapore-inspired curios, most notably the Peranakan-themed notebooks and tiles.


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