This Christmas season, bask in the hope and cheer of giving with ION Orchard!
A Mesmerizing Display Of Hope With The Magical Pinwheel Tree
As ION Orchard kickstarts the yuletide season, this year’s Christmas display features specks of gold and silver helmed by a first-ever Magical Pinwheel Tree. The Magical Pinwheel Tree represents the universal symbol of life and resilience and towers at almost 20m tall. The enchanting Magical Pinwheel Tree consists of a lighted inner core, adorned with more than 250 pinwheels generating a dynamic light sequence that brings the tree to life.
Each pinwheel symbolises optimism and vitality and is both eco-friendly and sustainable. Crafted using non-toxic materials that are fully recyclable through polypropylene recycling channels, reducing the amount of waste created. Visitors are also able to interact with the installation, which is programmed to light up in different sequences while the pinwheel blades spin mesmerizingly for a delightful visual experience.
As the year draws to a close, ION Orchard welcomes all to experience the greatest gift of hope. While the usual hustle and bustle of merry-making activities and entertainment offerings may take place in different forms this year, ION Orchard is dialing up on gift-giving and casting the spotlight on the ones who matter most.
In addition to magnificent Christmas installations at the mall, we can look forward to an impressive line-up of festive deals to indulge in, the opportunity to give back to the community via a meaningful partnership with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), and a brand new F&B pop-up at ION Sky – the highly-anticipated first Jurassic World Cafe in Southeast Asia.
A first in Southeast Asia, visitors to ION Orchard will now be able to step back millions of years and feast amongst the dinosaurs at the new Jurassic World Café, brought to life through a collaboration between ION Orchard, 1-Group, PARCO, and Universal Brand Development.
Paying homage to the well-loved movie franchise, Jurassic World, this exciting dining and retail concept was inspired by the original concept seen in THE GUEST Café & diner, a themed café operated by PARCO in Japan.
Jurassic World Cafe will make its debut at ION Sky from 6 November 2020, offering a one-stop immersive dining and retail experience set against a stunning skyline. Families and movie fanatics can expect Instagram-worthy themed menu items inspired by key elements of the well-loved movie franchise, such as the Volcano Curry emulating lava from the active volcano in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the Geologic Parfait, and Lava Cookies.
Enthusiasts young and old alike can capture memories with a life-sized LEGO model of Blue, the fan- favourite Velociraptor, and browse dedicated authentic Jurassic World merchandise, including limited edition collectibles such as the Snap Squad figures from Mattel.
Receive ION Orchard’s Christmas Gift Wrappers
ION+ Rewards Members or American Express® Card Members will be able to redeem exclusive ION Orchard gift wrappers with a minimum spend of S$80* at the Concierge Counters on Basement 3, and Levels 1 and 4, while stocks last!
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit ionorchard.com for more details.
Gifting To Those In Need
In the spirit of positivity and joy, ION Orchard is encouraging shoppers to do good and support those in need. As part of a special collaboration with Community Chest, ION+ Rewards members who contribute a minimum donation of $10 to Community Chest will stand a chance to receive selected store deals or exclusive alice + olivia X ION Orchard Travel Tag. While stocks last.
Giving back has never been easier:
- PayNow QR code can be found at www.comchest.gov.sg/CLU2020 from 13 November 2020 onwards
- Scan the QR code via PayNow app and make a donation.
- Simply key “ION<MobileNumber>” (e.g. “ION98765432”) in the reference field to receive your unique promo code.
- For amounts of $10 and above, donors will receive a unique promo code via SMS for a deal to be redeemed at one of ION Orchard’s participating stores. Deals will be allocated at random to donors.
- Redeem the deal in-store by presenting the unique promo code.
A New Charity Initiative: IN GOOD COMPANY
With the launch of A Better Company, a new charity initiative, IN GOOD COMPANY has established a year-long commitment to support EQUAL – a non-profit animal-assisted intervention centre that works with rescued horses to develop life skills in youth, people with special needs, families, and elderly with dementia.
Apart from adopting six miniature horses from EQUAL’s stable of therapy horses, IN GOOD COMPANY together with ION Orchard has organised a series of meet-and-pet mini events as part of their fundraising efforts for EQUAL. The brand’s Frequent Shoppers can also choose to donate cash, or pledge their Shopper Perks vouchers to EQUAL. IN GOOD COMPANY will match the voucher value in cash, and make the donation on the donor’s behalf via Give.asia.
Soak Up All Things New At ION Orchard
Be further spoilt for choice with a suite of new stores to explore with your loved ones this festive season and get inspired by new gift ideas.
LOEWE
London, Tokyo, and Beijing, characterized by natural materials. Concrete walls, wood paneling, and traditional ceramic wall, handmade and produced in Spain serve as a backdrop to the store’s activities. An open area in the entrance will serve as a pop-up space where LOEWE can exhibit capsule collections and art projects. Shoppers can expect a myriad of items to choose from – the store will feature the full range of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, soft accessories, eyewear, jewelry, and shoes.
Alexander McQueen
The newly unveiled Alexander McQueen store at ION Orchard follows the consistent design concept for house, employing a mix of Oak and Walnut wood, merging light and dark and complemented by solid brass hanging rails. A new cladding–‘cotton-crete’–a cotton-based papier m ch , has been exclusively developed for the space, and the light reflecting off the interior’s curved glass façade and cylindrical glass changing rooms (lined in fabric) is a sight you wouldn’t want to skip!
Valentino
Valentino’s new 380 square meters flagship boutique opens into a spacious and bright entrance, with rooms anchored by an architectural Carrara column. The floors and walls are completely covered in Terrazzo and accented with wavy gypsum panels, while industrial black display shelves and velvet sofas add a touch of modernity and vigour to the display system. It’ll be hard to miss the iconic VLogo signature in side-lit brass that flanks the main entrance alongside two large shop windows that foreshow the inside.
Panerai
The Panerai Singapore flagship boutique reopens its doors with a new 145-square-metre boutique, revealing a dynamic facade, a 3-metre diameter wall clock, and the watchmaker workshop’s window framed with an illuminated Luminor silhouette. Immerse yourself in Panerai’s new aesthetic direction and discover the new Luminor GMT ION Special Edition – 44mm (PAM01177), available in only 100 pieces at the ION Orchard Boutique.
Love, Bonito
Love, Bonito’s newest flagship store will be coming soon to ION Orchard with an elevated experience, providing the trendiest and exclusive assortment for her local and international fashion-forward shoppers. Look forward to highly instagrammable spots like their artistic #LBLivingRoom, cult favourites from a wide selection, and their Book-A-Stylist services where shoppers can engage with their Brand Ambassadors for a one-on-one personalised shopping experience.
UNIQLO
The up and coming newly revamped UNIQLO store (#B2-38 & B3-51-52) is branded as the new retail stage for local arts and culture, adding a touch of the vibrant arts scene in Singapore to liven up the shopping experience. Shoppers can look forward to a staircase wall art installation that connects the two levels in store, and the first artist who will see his work exhibited is Michael Ng (aka Mindflyer), who will capture the evolution of Orchard Road with his illustration. For a fuss-free shopping experience, self-check-out terminals are also available for shoppers.
Shop to Your Heart’s Content With ION Orchard’s Merry Deals
You will also be in for a treat with a line-up of enticing Black Friday and festive deals, perfect for gift-shopping or just to indulge in some self-love!
From 6 November 2020, expect twice the pleasure with 1-for-1 deals, surprises galore with complimentary gifts, and up to 50% off selected products available exclusively via the ION Orchard Mobile app. Unlock over 100 shopping and dining deals from over 70 brands, including Bacha Coffee, Food Opera, GODIVA, Giorgio Armani Beauty, HEYTEA, Maison 21, Parfum Christian Dior, PINKO, and more. In addition, from 27 to 30 November 2020, the first 120 members daily with a minimum of $300 same-day spend* will receive 20X ION+ Points!
Keep your eyes peeled for more irresistible offers this festive season! Head over to ionorchard.com or the ION Orchard Mobile App for more details.
About Orchard Turn Developments Pte Ltd
Orchard Turn Developments Pte Ltd is the manager of ION Orchard, a prime retail landmark project located at the gateway of Orchard Road in Singapore. Jointly owned by CapitaLand and Sun Hung Kai Properties, the iconic development is strategically situated above the Orchard Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and enjoys underground connectivity to nearby buildings, including via ION Orchard Link, a 35-metre walkway providing seamless access to pedestrians coming from Scotts Road and Orchard Road. With over 640,000 square feet of nett lettable retail space and over 300 shops spread across eight floors, ION Orchard features a collection of global flagship and concept stores of both established and new-to-market brands, covering the spectrum of fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and F&B (www.ionorchard.com).
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