City slick
City living has never been easy. And with the burgeoning urban style scene, the corporate junkie is taking on a different kind of pressure, one beyond hectic deadlines and impossible quotas.
The sartorial essentials of a city dweller have now gone beyond your basic black satchel, matching basic black low-heeled pumps and basic black corporate suit. Today’s fashion calls for more upbeat dressing, even when coming into an eight-hour work shift. Fortunately choices are as vibrant and varied as the city’s nightlife.
What can give you an edge, however, are brands that can all be found at Podium. These classy style joints provide what it takes to survive the flash and rush of the urban lifestyle.
Braun Buffel
Whether you’re a walking suit with a laptop and a tonnage of documents to carry, or a lady of leisure subsisting on ample allowance, Braun Buffel has got the right bag for you. The German leather brand, which originally started making simple satchels and wallets 120 years ago, now churns out an impressive variety, which include pristine messenger and documents bag, feminine pastel-colored totes, and classic ladies arm candy in the softest leather — truly a far cry from the original designs of its saddler and upholsterer founder.
Braun Buffel is located at the 4th level, The Podium.
Arrow
If cool classics are your thing, then Arrow is your brand. This All-American brand provides the classic cookie cutter wardrobe: the tailored suit, the pristine sports shirts, the striped dress shirt, even the luxuriously simple leather belt. What started out as a men’s brand, however, is also now providing both corporate and casual wear to womenfolk.
Arrow is located on the 3rd level, The Podium.
Jessica
Can kitsch be cool? Can retro be contemporary? Can couture-inspired be affordable? Yes, yes, and oh yes. Jessica, the brand for the chic, detail-loving set has made embellishment acceptable and old, vintage-y details such as lace, pintucks and gigantic garden floral prints desirable. And all these, given the impressive quality and attention to detailing, come in prices that won’t (really) break your bank account.
Jessica is located on the 2nd level, The Podium.
Esprit
Neutrals are not boring, especially when Esprit is involved. The casual-luxe brand cleverly combines blacks, whites, creams, and browns with vintage prints — chains, plaids, and houndstooth — tailored silhouettes and the most tactile fabric — knits, chiffons, and wools to come up with a collection that’s decidedly urban-friendly.
Esprit is located at the 3rd level, The Podium.
CMG
It’s all about patent for CMG’s new shoe collection. The footwear mecca is loaded with pairs in the glitzy, reflective material, from everyday flats to walk tall stilettos. Pair the foot gloss with oversized totes that can comfortably house all the beauty products and mobile gadgets a city girl just has to carry around.
CMG is located at the 3rd level, The Podium.
