Singapore: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours

This tiny lane, hidden away in the heart of the Muslim quarter, is a fashionista's paradise. With very little fanfare, the collection of narrow shop-houses have, in less than a year, been transformed into an aggressively hip retail stretch recalling Le Marais in Paris or New York's Meatpacking District. Know It Nothing is a stylish industrial space that stocks beautifully tailored dress shirts stitched with silver skull buttons by Japanese label Garni. Next, pop into Pluck for its shabby chic collection of Austin Powers–inspired cushion covers and a cute ice-cream parlor. A few doors down, Salad boasts a range of home accessories like laser-cut table mats and Hong Kong–based Carrie Chau's quirky postcards. If you're feeling peckish, have an authentic Middle Eastern lunch around the corner at Cafe le Caire.

• 1. Know It Nothing
  51 Haji Lane, Singapore 189244; 65-6392-5475 1.301126103.858809 knowitnothing.com
• 2. Pluck
  31 Haji Lane, Singapore 189244 1.300845103.859032 pluck.com.sg
• 3. Salad
  25 Haji Lane, Singapore 189244; 65-6299-5805 1.300761103.859099
• 4. Café le Caire
  39 Arab Street, Singapore 199738; 65-6292-0979 1.303484103.856991