Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Shunji Matsuo hair studio discovered in HCMC
Many ladies in Singapore will be familiar with Shunji Matsuo hair studio. I've been getting my hair done by Qing from the flagship branch in Wellington Building for over a year, ever since my previous hair stylist was murdered about 2 years ago.
While exploring Saigon Paragon, I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted the shop front of what looked like a Shunji Matsuo hair studio and I actually hovered around it for a while to be very sure of my discovery.
This hair studio definitely looks authentic but as for the feel...its too empty, especially if compared to the outlet at Wellington Building. Looking at the price list, a hair cut by a regular hair stylist will cost between USD25 to USD40 while it costs USD55 for a hair cut by Mr Shunji Matsuo himself (he actually comes to HCMC!). I wonder if I should give them a try, after being disappointed twice with the standards of the local hair saloons.
While exploring Saigon Paragon, I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted the shop front of what looked like a Shunji Matsuo hair studio and I actually hovered around it for a while to be very sure of my discovery.
This hair studio definitely looks authentic but as for the feel...its too empty, especially if compared to the outlet at Wellington Building. Looking at the price list, a hair cut by a regular hair stylist will cost between USD25 to USD40 while it costs USD55 for a hair cut by Mr Shunji Matsuo himself (he actually comes to HCMC!). I wonder if I should give them a try, after being disappointed twice with the standards of the local hair saloons.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Paragon...Saigon, Siam or Singapore?
After several delays, Saigon Paragon (a collobration between the prestigious Khai Silk Corp and Thuy Loc Corp) has finally open its doors a couple of months ago, promising luxurious brand names and upper class eateries - a totally whole new swanky shopping experience.
Stratigically located near the trendy Phu My Hung residences in District 7 & standing next to the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, its target market seems to be the middle & upper class residents (especially the expats) within the area and visitors to the exhibitions/conventions next door.
I was there one Sat afternoon and it was almost ghastly empty with less than 40 patrons in the building - not a good sign, just after 3 months into its opening.
Having gone to different 'Paragons' in HCMC, Bangkok and Singapore, they are vastly different with only one distinct similarity - plush & posh.
Can Saigon Paragon sustain? Only time will tell.
Stratigically located near the trendy Phu My Hung residences in District 7 & standing next to the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, its target market seems to be the middle & upper class residents (especially the expats) within the area and visitors to the exhibitions/conventions next door.
I was there one Sat afternoon and it was almost ghastly empty with less than 40 patrons in the building - not a good sign, just after 3 months into its opening.
Having gone to different 'Paragons' in HCMC, Bangkok and Singapore, they are vastly different with only one distinct similarity - plush & posh.
Can Saigon Paragon sustain? Only time will tell.
Artists impression on their official website, looking very magnificent
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center
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