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08-09-21, 17:33
Luxury boutique Pedder on Scotts to close on Sept 26
Pedder on Scotts, which has been home to a host of international designer pop-ups, collaborations and exclusive retail collections, will close on Sept 26, 2021.
8 September 2021
SINGAPORE - After six years in operation, luxury multi-brand accessories boutique Pedder on Scotts will close on Sept 26.
The 20,000 sq ft store wrapping around the second floor of Scotts Square is Hong Kong-based retailer Pedder Group's largest free-standing store in Asia. Specialising in fashionable footwear, handbags and accessories, it opened to much fanfare in 2015, amid an industry-wide retail slump.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokesman for the Pedder Group said: "Pedder On Scotts will close at the end of lease on September 26, 2021, as the landlord is changing the retail mix of the mall.
"On Pedder continues to offer designer shoes, handbags and accessories including exclusive brands such as Amina Muaddi, MACH & MACH, Gianvito Rossi, Malone Souliers, Maison Michel, Piferi, Rene Caovilla at its store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Orchard Road."
The spokesman did not indicate whether the Pedder on Scotts was looking for a new space.
During lunch on Wednesday (Sept 8), there were around 10 people in the store. Signs advertised an ongoing sale but not of a closing sale.
Last weekend, the store sent out an SMS alert on a closing clearance sale of up to 80 per cent off.
Part of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group, On Pedder operates more than 50 stores across Hong Kong, Greater China, Singapore and Jakarta including a 2,000 sq ftoutlet in Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
Since its opening, Pedder on Scotts has been home to a host of international designer pop-ups, collaborations and exclusive retail collections.
In 2016, French luxury house Chanel set up an airport terminal-themed pop-up store within the space to showcase its Spring-Summer 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection and travel-inspired accessories.
In 2019, the store hosted Uruguayan-American designer Gabriela Hearst and French fashion and shoe designer Pierre Hardy.
More recently, Edinburgh-founded luxury bag brand Strathberry held a pop-up at the concept store, lasting from June to September, as part of its Singapore launch.
The Strathberry pop-up at Pedder on Scotts, which lasted from June to September as part of the brand's Singapore launch. PHOTO: COURTESY OF STRATHBERRY
The news came as a surprise to some customers. Ms Xenia Wong, 26, shops from Pedder on Scotts about three times a year.
"It's quite shocking as it has been an iconic mainstay at Scotts Square for years. I would definitely drop by to take a look at their offerings when I'm in the mall," said the founder of local skincare label Sigi Skin.
"The store carries a wide variety of brands that are not available in the local market. I usually purchase shoe brands that do not have a main store here in Singapore - such as Amina Muaddi, Malone Souliers and Mach & Mach.
"Coincidentally, my favourite purchase from them is my most recent purchase from the store - the Begum pumps from Amina Muaddi. It was highly sought after so I was happy when they brought the brand in," Ms Wong added.
At press time, Scotts Square has yet to respond to queries if it is changing its tenant mix.
Pedder on Scotts, which has been home to a host of international designer pop-ups, collaborations and exclusive retail collections, will close on Sept 26, 2021.
8 September 2021
SINGAPORE - After six years in operation, luxury multi-brand accessories boutique Pedder on Scotts will close on Sept 26.
The 20,000 sq ft store wrapping around the second floor of Scotts Square is Hong Kong-based retailer Pedder Group's largest free-standing store in Asia. Specialising in fashionable footwear, handbags and accessories, it opened to much fanfare in 2015, amid an industry-wide retail slump.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokesman for the Pedder Group said: "Pedder On Scotts will close at the end of lease on September 26, 2021, as the landlord is changing the retail mix of the mall.
"On Pedder continues to offer designer shoes, handbags and accessories including exclusive brands such as Amina Muaddi, MACH & MACH, Gianvito Rossi, Malone Souliers, Maison Michel, Piferi, Rene Caovilla at its store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Orchard Road."
The spokesman did not indicate whether the Pedder on Scotts was looking for a new space.
During lunch on Wednesday (Sept 8), there were around 10 people in the store. Signs advertised an ongoing sale but not of a closing sale.
Last weekend, the store sent out an SMS alert on a closing clearance sale of up to 80 per cent off.
Part of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group, On Pedder operates more than 50 stores across Hong Kong, Greater China, Singapore and Jakarta including a 2,000 sq ftoutlet in Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
Since its opening, Pedder on Scotts has been home to a host of international designer pop-ups, collaborations and exclusive retail collections.
In 2016, French luxury house Chanel set up an airport terminal-themed pop-up store within the space to showcase its Spring-Summer 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection and travel-inspired accessories.
In 2019, the store hosted Uruguayan-American designer Gabriela Hearst and French fashion and shoe designer Pierre Hardy.
More recently, Edinburgh-founded luxury bag brand Strathberry held a pop-up at the concept store, lasting from June to September, as part of its Singapore launch.
The Strathberry pop-up at Pedder on Scotts, which lasted from June to September as part of the brand's Singapore launch. PHOTO: COURTESY OF STRATHBERRY
The news came as a surprise to some customers. Ms Xenia Wong, 26, shops from Pedder on Scotts about three times a year.
"It's quite shocking as it has been an iconic mainstay at Scotts Square for years. I would definitely drop by to take a look at their offerings when I'm in the mall," said the founder of local skincare label Sigi Skin.
"The store carries a wide variety of brands that are not available in the local market. I usually purchase shoe brands that do not have a main store here in Singapore - such as Amina Muaddi, Malone Souliers and Mach & Mach.
"Coincidentally, my favourite purchase from them is my most recent purchase from the store - the Begum pumps from Amina Muaddi. It was highly sought after so I was happy when they brought the brand in," Ms Wong added.
At press time, Scotts Square has yet to respond to queries if it is changing its tenant mix.