This minimalist haven features exclusive home and food merchandise, special exhibitions and in-store promotions
As major fans of the minimalist and functional of Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI, we waited for the launch of its first Southeast Asian flagship store in Singapore with bated breath. A whopping 1,640 sq m space filled with understated and practical apparel, furniture and travel accessories? Yes, please! Well, folks, the agony is now over – because the largest MUJI outlet in Singapore has just landed at Plaza Singapura. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can look forward to.
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Ring in brand new exciting concepts
Whether you’re a budding artist or just appreciate thoughtful design, you’ll be thrilled to know that the new MUJI flagship store will be home to several new concepts adapted from their Japan HQ, that goes beyond shopping. Pick up creative skills, browse exhibitions and attend talks by designers at Open MUJI, an open community space. Curate your wardrobe with simple and practical apparels from MUJI Labo, a special line that focuses on functional design using sustainable materials, or simplify your home with sophisticated furniture from IDÉE, a collaboration between MUJI and up-and-coming designers from around the world.
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Snap up exclusive merchandise
If you’re looking to jazz up your home, now’s your chance to snatch up simple and gorgeous furniture that’s exclusive to the flagship store. The oak table round leg dining series is perfect for those who favour organic accents, as each piece is made with minimal alteration to the wood. Transform your living area into a minimalistic oasis with the sleek unit sofa, which consists of small parts that you can arrange however you’d like! Frequent travelers can also pick up the super handy hanging bath case in new exclusive colours, aqua blue and beige, or grab a limited edition Singapore map foldable shopping bag.
Tuck into a yummy and nutritious Japanese meal
Already one of our go-to restos for tasty and healthy nosh, Café&Meal MUJI is launching its third outlet at Plaza Singapura with two exclusive dishes. Besides the classic deli sets, feast on pork katsu donburi ($15.90) – crispy pork cutlet drizzled with Japanese mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce paired with leafy greens and an onsen egg, and cheese baked butter curry chicken rice ($17.90) – chicken, carrot and zucchini cooked in fragrant butter curry and topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Score special deals and gifts
Swing by the flagship store on the first three days of its opening to get your hands on fab promos and freebies. Snag a $10 gift card when you spend $100 in a single receipt, or enjoy $5 off your next Café&Meal dinner with a voucher when you’re one of the first 500 customers to spend $30 in a single receipt. Plus, enjoy up to $40 off on popular MUJI items such as their aroma diffuser set (limited quantities available) and hard carry case. After snagging your new purchases, stop by the Embroidery Station and select from over 200 designs to adorn it, from $3 per small motif.
Delve deeper into the world of MUJI
If you just can’t get enough of the simple and functional design philosophy of MUJI (ditto!), you’re in for a treat. From 21 July to 3 September, Open MUJI at the flagship store will play host to Rediscover; Recreate, the first of Found MUJI, their exhibition series. Based on a “Searching and Finding’ theme, the series highlights the beauty of durable daily necessities. Head to Plaza Singapura’s Main Atrium if you want to catch a glimpse of what MUJI is all about, with the What is MUJI exhibition, happening from 21 to 30 July. Dig a lil’ deeper into this beloved brand as it reveals its origins, design process and iconic products.
MUJI Flagship Store, #01-10 to 17 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839, p. 6264 5838. Find out more here.
This article is sponsored by MUJI Singapore