Apartment Boutiques in HCMC: Fashion that Fits Just Right

Hanoia, a high-end lacquer producer, has just launched its first boutique in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday July 3 in Ao Dai House (107 Dong Khoi, District 1).

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The store features exquisite lacquerware, including luxurious and elegant home decor, fine and fashionable jewellery, which combine both contemporary inspirations and traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship. As part of their grand opening, Hanoia boutique will offer special gifts for the early buyers.

Hanoia is the first haute-lacquer house in Vietnam, and its products are recognized by many luxury fashion boutiques around the world. Established in 1997 in an old lacquer village in Binh Duong province, Hanoia specialises in fusing traditional Vietnamese lacquerware with contemporary designs.

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Hanoia started when a group of European designers teamed up with the most qualified craftsmen from Hanoi, the Vietnamese lacquer capital, to revive a Vietnamese craft that was in danger of being lost. With the love of colours, effects and patterns evoking a sense of nostalgia, they work towards crafting a unique experience in a quality and detail-oriented process using ancestral techniques.

Hanoia owns two workshops in the north and the south of Vietnam with 300 artisans from traditional lacquer-producing villages and talented designers from Europe. Pursuing a philosophy based on innovation, the use of materials, effects, colours and shapes, Hanoia has continuously launched new and unique product lines.

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Hanoia has quickly gained a following from local and foreign artists, and fine art enthusiasts living in Hanoi, along with visitors from all over the world.

Contact:

Add: Ao Dai House – 107 Dong Khoi, Q.1, Ho Chi Minh city

Tel: +84 28 3827 9383

Website: www.hanoia.com | FB: facebook.com/hanoialacquer

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In the tourist areas of Ho Chi Minh City, there are tons of tailors and they even have their own small fabric shops adjacent to their workshops or emporiums. Tailor shops like these are available in abundance in District 1, especially in the backpacker quarter at Pham Ngu Lao.

Since they speak English up to a certain degree, tourists like to drop in and have something tailored fast before they have to leave Saigon again. But I would like to guide you through the process of obtaining custom-made clothing from the tailor the Vietnamese way.

Before we begin to hunt for the best tailors in Ho Chi Minh City, we need to start with the very first question:

What type of clothing do I want?

Well, it might be self-explanatory, but before we go to the fabric market in Saigon, let alone the tailor, we need to decide what we want. If you long for a traditional Vietnamese Áo dài, you can find a broad variety of specialized fabric shops.

One of the most famous Áo dài fabric shops where we bought the material for my fiancé’s long dress:

Cửa Hàng Thái Tuấn

236 Đường 3/2, District 10

The same is true if your goal is to obtain a custom-tailored suit. There are several good fabric shops where you can find the cloth you need near chợ Tân Định (Tan Dinh Market, one of the famous old markets of Saigon).

However, this is Vietnam, and going to a big market is what we love to do here.

Step one: The fabric market

When shopping for the right fabric in Ho Chi Minh City, there is one address you cannot miss:

Chợ An Đông (An Dong Market)

An Dong, W.9, District 5

A part of An Dong Market is some sort of urban flea market where you can buy the usual crap, but upstairs is the paradise of textiles. The focus lies on cloth for shirts, trousers and women’s fashion. Of course, the booths for the dresses are much more colorful than the men’s department, but since I primarily wear black, a very unpopular color in Vietnam for cultural reasons, I don’t pay much attention to pink, yellow and toxic green anyway. Not that they only have ugly colors at the market, no way! The pallette at chợ An Đông is almost as versatile as nature itself.

As I said, I want black fabric and natural fibres as well, so we start our shopping spree and head from one booth to the next. Some cloth looks nice, but contains too much artificial fibre for my taste. At some other booth, the lady shows me some jeans fabric which appears nice and black in the shadow where she keeps it. Upon further inspection I realize, it’s dark blue and not black at all.

In the end I got what I wanted. Black, fine cotton fabric for my shirts at 130,000 VND/m and nice cotton canvas for the trousers at 160,000 and 180,000 VND/m. The price is good, because chợ An Đông is far away from the tourist areas and foreigners are a rare sight. But we bargain a little, just for the heck of it.

By the way, if you don’t know it already, the ladies at the fabric booths know how many meters of cloth you will approximately need for the shirt/dress/trousers you desire.

Step two: Finding the right tailor

A good tailor in Ho Chi Minh City specializes in a certain field. My favorite tailor actually was not happy when I ordered a pair of tai chi trousers. Nervously he flicked through his reference material for trousers and suits, muttering “Never in my 40 years as a tailor, somebody has ordered something like this.” He was afraid that I would not be satisfied with the result and his high reputation would suffer. I decided not to strain the good man with my weird demands and ordered two pairs of normal trousers and three shirts, withdrawing my order for the martial arts pants until I can find a template on the internet or something.

I think the best way to find a good tailor in Saigon is to ask the locals. Many Vietnamese businessmen don’t use overpriced shops at the tourist areas, but order their clothes at the tailor where their father already had his shirts made. That way you can make sure to get the quality work of a proper craftsman at a reasonable price.

As we bring in the fabric we bought at the market, our tailor examines it carefully. He even takes a lighter, setting a corner afire. The fabric burns slowly, doesn’t melt, smoke or stink. After putting out the small flame, he declares it to be pure cotton of high quality.

Chieu

720 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3

After a series of questions about pockets, cuts, folds and the likes, the tailor takes his measuring ribbon and measures my arms, legs, wrists and so on. He writes down everything and I get a foldable business card with the items written on it, the price, day to pick up the finished product and a small sample of the fabric.

We also bought the fabric for my fiancé’s Áo dài that day, so we head to a tailor, famous for beautiful Vietnamese long dresses.

Nhà May Chi

149 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật, District 3

This specialized tailor comes from the center of Vietnam, from the ancient city of Hue. The shop is quite busy, apparently they are famous for quality tailoring as well. Basically the process is the same as for my trousers and shirts. But since the Áo dài is a rather clinging dress, I am excluded from the measuring process and wait outside. During that time I marvel at the array of hand-painted fabrics exhibited in the shop.

We tuck away the foldable business card with the scrap of cloth inside, and head for dinner.

A custom-tailored Áo dài from Saigon will cost from around 700,000 VND upwards. It always depends on the fabric. Student Áo dàis are available for a little less, while you can reach really high prices with silk and hand embroidered hems at luxury tailors in Ho Chi Minh City.

One of the most famous luxury Áo dài tailors of Ho Chi Minh City is in Lý Tự Trọng street, close to Ben Thanh market:

Vo Viet Chung

205 Lý Tự Trọng, District 1

For a more high-end option in Ho Chi MInh City, we recommend:

H&D Tailor

No.5 street, District 7

If you are not in Saigon, but you are searching for a tailor in other cities of Vietnam, please feel free to take a look at our listings of tailors in Vietnam.

Step three: Pick up your custom-made clothes

Well, this one is pretty self-explanatory again. In the card you received from your favorite tailor in Saigon, you find the day when your order is finished. You go there, try if it fits as you imagined it and pay. The tailor will make minor adjustments if necessary.

Not necessary if you buy just a shirt and trousers, but a vital step if you ordered a whole suit, is the intermediary measurement. You just drop by a couple days before your suit is finished, put on the half-finished clothing and the tailor will measure again for small adjustments. JUst to make sure, everything fits perfect.

Now go and have fun with your custom-tailored clothing made in Ho Chi Minh City!

Both of us were very happy with the fashion items we purchased that day. The only downside to mention would be, that both our tailors don’t speak a word of English. Not an obstacle for us, but maybe if you don’t have the time to partner up with somebody who speaks Vietnamese, you might want to stick to the tailors in District 1.

For long-limbed foreigners like me, it is kinda hard to find shirts or trousers that fit. I remember spending around two hours trying different jeans at Metro in Da Nang, until I ended up with one that fit me well. It was blue though. Yuck!

Ordering custom-made clothes at the tailor in Ho Chi Minh City is much easier. You get exactly what you need, and usually at a reasonable price. Trousers come at VND 170,000 plus the cost of the fabric for example. A whole suit might cost as much as VND 2,500,000 , but custom-tailored and of high quality.

Depending on area, specialization and versatility of your tailor, it might even be double the mentioned price sometimes. A bespoke tailor might charge even more, for good reasons.

• Casa Nhà

• Jardin Des Sens

• Moriitalia

If you’re thinking about picking the best gift for that special someone, check out our list below of best gift ideas in Ho Chi Minh City. From scented candles, to relaxing armchairs, or how about an intimate dinner at a chic restaurant? We hope this list will help make your gifting experience more meaningful by focusing not only on aesthetics and wow factor but also functionality and meaning.

Casa Nhà

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What could be worse than when a friend’s housewarming is nearing and you’re still clueless about what to gift? Avoid running around the city, panic searching for ceramic sets and scented candles. Casa Nhà is where to go for the best home gifting solutions, a one-stop furniture store within a complete range of gift items.

Casa Nhà was founded in 2017 with their gorgeous warehouse store opening in Thao Dien. The three-storey building immediately impressed with its innovative European design and the capacity to host a large variety of furniture choices and decor for literally all spaces in the house. Casa Nhà is one of the best stops for buying gifts for the home.

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Walking around the Casa Nhà warehouse, you’ll instantly fall in love with their modern-looking mini poufs in different styles and shapes that can be perfectly paired with any armchair/lounge or stand decoratively on its own as a true icon of design. Poufs are the perfect solution for when you need extra comfy seating when enjoying a good chat with family and friends. They’re also perfect for when you’re snuggling in with your other half.

Saga Poufs, whose sweet, minimal design resembles colourful macarons fit seamlessly into any tasteful interior. The inspiration of a macaron is put together by two soft contoured shells sandwiching the contrasting Scandinavian wooden strip along the pouf’s centre.

Saga Pouf – a trace of sweetness for the beautiful living room

The living room is usually the first place we set foot within the home. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase decor that strongly reflects the homeowner’s unique personality.

While the chunky sofas are usually designed to easily blend into the overall background, armchairs stand out decoratively on their own. This item can be a powerful gift that both flaunts personal taste and comfort and luxury to the home. Its portability provides your lucky loved one with the freedom to creatively arrange and organize the piece within their home. Consider an armchair as a thoughtful and unique housewarming gift.

The Pod Armchair has an ergonomically designed backrest that blends seamlessly into its downward-sloping armrests to create an organic yet sturdy look. The fully padded, scallop shaped back cushion provides visual interest and overall comfort and support.

The Pod Armchair provides support, comfort and outstanding Nordic design.

Jean Paul Gaultier once said, “Perfume is the most intense form of memory”. Scents and fragrances are always a popular and thoughtful gift to receive and Casa Nhà offers an endless choice of delicious scented candles for the home.

Baobab Collection is a premium brand of handcrafted scented candles from Belgium. Proudly displayed at Casa Nhà, Baobab Collection is well known for superior fragrances and materials sourced from the most famous parts of Europe (mineral wax from Germany, crystal glass from Poland, and leather from Italy). Each candle is set in a gorgeous glass jar, completely made by hand to create a product that is completely unique and never the same as another. The packaging alone is an awe-inspiring experience for the receiver. The black box oozes luxury as the bowtie is pulled loose, and the prized candle within stimulates both sight and smell. 

The Black Pearl Candle by Baobab Collection offers intoxicating scents of Ginger and Black Rose

Jardin Des Sens

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After more than a decade of sustainable business since 1998, Jardin Des Sens, the first restaurant by twin brothers, Laurent and Jaques Pourcel, was awarded three Michelin stars for excellent food quality and service. Following their new found fame, Laurent and Jaques started building their food empire. In January 2018, Jardin Des Sens opened its first store in Ho Chi Minh City, operated and in parallel with other four branches in Montpellier under Jacques’ direct supervision.

Situated inside an old, luxurious villa in District 3, whose design oozes classic ‘Frenchness’, Jardin Des Sens boasts a nostalgic look of ivory lavishness. Heavenly on the outside, timeless on the inside, the inner space is decorated semi-classically by wooden objects and chandeliers, chair and table sets. However, the real superstar here is the bar where dozens of world-renowned wines are displayed and stored inside a modern cellar rarely found elsewhere in HCMC. Jardin Des Sens never fails to delight all of our senses.

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But, an experience at Jardin Des Sens doesn’t just stop at wonders and aesthetics. The experience of savouring your meal is what draws people to the restaurant. The dishes are carefully prepared with the level of dedication that bears a similarity to making a work of art. Each course stirs the heart of any appreciator of French cuisine.

Moriitalia

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Our next stop to shop for the perfect gift is Moriitalia – the retail store specialising in kitchenappliances from world-renowned brands. In Ho Chi Minh City, the Moriitalia showroom can be found in VinCom Dong Khoi, full of much loved home and kitchen goods brands such as CharterHouse, CS and KitchenAid.

Shopping for highly functional and yet visually inspiring home products usually is the most challenging task for new homeowners. What about a brand new kitchen appliance for your culinary inclined parents that screams modern beauty and improves their cooking experience at home?

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KitchenAid has a global reputation for being the king of kitchen supplies. Each machine is designed, manufactured and assembled in America with 80% domestically sourced materials to ensure the highest quality before distribution. KitchenAid mixers are able to meet any mixing, folding, or kneading challenges, with great stability and little noise. Powerful functionality aside, KitchenAid products are absolutely stunning with their shiny, colourful, classic art deco appeal that fits easily into any kitchen space.

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• Monochromatic trend

• Grand Millennial trend

• Japandi trend

Just like fashion, interior design is ever-evolving with time. As every season and year goes by, we continue to pick up inspirations from remarkable living spaces that meet strict interior design codes. The Casa Nhà editorial team would love to walk you through three major design trends that are gaining traction right now in 2020. Take inspiration from these codes and make it your own. It’s your home, your style.

Monochromatic trend

Monochromatic continues to be a winning trend in 2020 and shows no signs of slowing down despite having been the top player in the design game for years. The trend is hugely popular for its capability to easily transition from season to season.

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Will a bed draped in deep blue go well with an olive green sofa? Will a chestnut buffet and a floral printed carpet be a match made in harmony? With the Monochromatic trend, you don’t have to invest too much time or brain power on these decisions. All you have to do is focus on a distinct colour scheme and arrange its varying shades to easily create an overall aesthetic that is unified, harmonious, and makes a visual impact.

A pastel Monochromatic theme is easy to incorporate into the home and brings warmth and lightness while adding a touch of modernity.

The Palarma Dining Table is the perfect partner to a neutral coloured kitchen thanks to its natural wood colouring, giving the space an organic, airy feel and is particularly strong in areas with lots of natural light. And thanks to its compact size, the Palarma Dining Table is perfect for small to medium apartments.

The Palarma Dining Table

Sharing the same wooden tones as the Palarma dining table, the Zoula Buffet, with its distinct square edges and long slender legs, adds impressive height and shape to your kitchen or dining space, adding visual interest and tonal balance. A gorgeous natural beige from top to toe, the Zoula Buffet is a modern Scandinavian revision of a 60s - 70s classic.

The Zoula Buffet successfully combines classic with modern Scandinavian design

The neutral wood colourway outlined above is a very basic and classic form of monochrome. The real beauty of the Monochromatic trend is that it can be taken in any direction. Especially evident during the second half of 2019 and first half of 2020, the Monochromatic trend has evolved beyond the realm of “safe” tones and allows for more freedom to be creative. Try bolder colours to tonally experiment with, like mustard yellow or dark royal blue.

Grand Millennial trend

The Grand Millennial living room boasts timeless, retro classics

Millennials, also known as Generation Y, live and breathe the digital world. They are responsible for the social media movement, are tech savvy, and always looking to the future. It can be quite a surprise for many, that the Grand Millennial trend which has found huge popularity amongst this generation, actually takes inspiration from way, WAY back into the past.

The trend takes stylistic influences from the 1920s through 1930s and presents these iconic design codes in a completely new modern light. It does not go to the extreme of injecting vintageness into every nook and cranny, but manages to put its own fresh spin on the era through the use of subtle antique details such as lace/crochet textiles, natural linens, and “granny” patterns. For homeowners seeking some personal quirkiness, this style breathes a warm and comforting soul into the ardent, fast-moving modern age of today. Old-style interior items and classic icons are revived with refreshed vitality for a brand new era.

The Sloopy Sofa is the perfect plush base to layer accents of Grand Millennium Chic

When choosing the perfect sofa, move away from minimal white or beige and opt for a slightly bolder yet still relatively safe option. A neutral tone such as sky blue or light gray is a great starting point. With the addition of a lace or crochet knitted throw, your living room will instantly have an air of Grand Millennial Chic.

The Aladin Candle Holder adds a small but bold stroke of antiquity that is functional and full of Grand Millennial charm

If you’re already happy with your current sofa, no biggie, there are plenty of other ways to insert the Grand Millennial spirit into your living room. Some quick alternative options include the addition of antique objects, vintage inspired cushions, and framed family photos.

The Indigo Square Cushion with its woven print and tassels, borrows inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s

In case you’re still a little unsure as to whether this unique design trend will fit into your existing living space, pop into the Casa Nhà warehouse where the dedicated team are more than happy to offer some tips.

Japandi trend

The striking beauty of Japandi

“Japandi” is expected to take over in 2020. This hybrid aesthetic combines the modern-rustic vibe of Scandinavian design with the traditional elegance and purity that is associated with Japanese style. By blending the two, Japandi not only brings harmony to the living space, but also adds hints of personal eccentricity.

Japan and Scandinavia have a lot in common when it comes to home design. Each nation's aesthetics focus on simplicity, functionality, muted colours, and minimal, yet well-curated furnishings. It also favours the use of natural, organic, rustic materials such as woods, fabrics, ceramics, and rattan. The materials are preferred to be minimally processed in order to reserve the natural beauty and originality of the materials, bringing a pure, untamed, natural integrity to the home or office.

The Zoula Dining Table illuminates the Japandi dining room with its raw wood colour. The clean lines and soft edges of the body and legs balance out the stark surroundings

Where the Nordic palette is known for its warmth and coziness, Japandi goes a bit bolder with sleek black details and the darkest of glazes. Natural light woods are mixed with black metal in a 70-30 ratio to create a balanced, clean, and neat visual effect. When practicing Japandi, think about combining Scandinavian modern-rustic beauty with the polished timeless elegance of Japanese minimalism. Find items made from raw materials carefully treated and crafted by the most skilled Scandinavian hands to furnish your Japandi living space.

The Vega Dining Table is the epitome of Japandi. Its surface is made from natural oak wood undergoing minimal treatment to preserve the original shade. The black painted legs give an edgy, yet polished, sophisticated look to the dining room

The two style’s aesthetics focus on nature and the mindset of having the space to breathe and keep a clear mind. When designing a Japandi living space, natural elements and minimal details are some of the top criteria. Instead of filling up every corner, Japandi intentionally leaves many negative spaces and embraces the tranquil emptiness of life. Plants are among the most popular ways to express naturalism within Japandi. Plants don’t have to be luscious and green. A few bonsais methodically scattered around the house easily express both Japanese elegance and a Scandinvian nature-centered philosophy.

The Bonzai adds greenness and expands the sense of space for the living room

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• Casa Nhà

• Meiramaya

• Feeling Tropic

Shopping for home furniture and accessories can be a pain. Saigon may be full of abundant choices, but it can be challenging to navigate, and often we find ourselves browsing aimlessly without any success. It can be like a treasure hunt, but the question is, “Where do I find what I’m looking for?”

We’ve listed some of the best furniture stores in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thao Dien District. And we share some simple advice on how to make your home look like a dream.

Casa Nhà

61 Xa Lo Ha Noi, Thao Dien, District 2.
028 2253 7395
Open 7 days

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The three-storey modern warehouse opens its doors to a heaven of furnishings and decorative products whose functional reliability and beautiful designs speaks for themselves. Covering multiple categories, you can find literally anything for your dining room, living room, bedroom, and the entire home or office. With a wide-range of price points and the trusted quality of European export standards, Casa Nhà has something for everyone.

By focusing on a wide range of products made from natural woods like oak and teak, Casa Nhà celebrates a Scandinavian home sense. Full of warmth and originality, with pieces that are organic yet beautifully sleek in design. 

Their dining tables in particular are standout, with surfaces that are minimally treated to preserve the natural integrity and colour of the wood. Along with clean-cut edges usually found in Scandinavian designs, and highly functional engineering, any dining table from Casa Nhà will easily light up the space, to create a balanced, airy look for the dining room.

The Shute Dining Table with its expandable top is a perfect choice for the beautiful dining room interior. Keep it unexpanded for a cosy family dinner, and slide it open when there is a large group.

The Expandable top of the Shute Dining Table is convenient for when you have guests over.

Casa Nhà also houses an impressive selection of sideboard units. Thoughtfully designed not only to look beautiful, the perfect sideboard is also functionally powerful. The perfect storage solution for all the extra tableware or special occasion pieces that don’t have a home, any sideboard from Casa Nhà can easily slot into your existing space and stand proudly on display. From Scandinavian to Japanese inspired, vintage or monochromatic, the perfect sideboard to suit your interior design taste is waiting for you.

The Swell Sideboard, made from gorgeous Walnut wood, brings a touch of Japan to the dining room.

The perfect sofa is the heart and soul of every living room, and the standard of sofas at Casa Nhà are hard to beat. Felt has become a more popular textile of late, and a Scandinavian-style sofa in gorgeous plush felt has the flexibility to complete any living room. Casa Nhà’s sofas are designed to look slender and streamline, and are crafted to provide stability and function in undeniable style. With an endless selection of styles, colours, sizes, leg bases, and finishes, find your perfect sofa and ease back with a cup of afternoon tea and relax in ultimate luxury and comfort.

The Pensive Sofa’s brown felt textile adds a nostalgic feel while the solid oak legs breathes modernity.

The Album Sofa is a mysterious beauty dressed in blue. A slightly more dramatic option for your living room.

Meiramaya

Stocked at Rare Decor: BB8/188, Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2.
028 3744 2501
Open Monday - Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Whether it’s your living room, dining, or bedroom, lighting can really set the mood and bring the soul of your home to life. Why not try bringing light and style to your home with some artistic lampshades and light fixtures?

Meiramaya offers a diverse collection of lighting masterpieces made from unique materials like volcanic rock and bamboo. You can choose from more conventional shapes to those that express a little more personality, like ancient Chinese hanging lamps. The design inspiration behind each light fixture at Meiramaya is said to come from anywhere, any time, spontaneous and sentimental.

The quantity of each Meiramaya product is extremely limited, with some styles only available at some retail stores, so you can leave knowing that your new Meiramaya purchase is unique and special. The largest distributor of Meiramaya is Rare Decor on Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien District.

Here is a simple design that is full of rustic charm. The Windowdd light looks like an antique with its inspiration from 1940s and 1950s French window shutters. This piece will surely wow guests as soon as they enter the room.

The Windowdd light fixture borrowed its style inspiration from French window shutters.

The Orient table lamp has a spectacular tree branch frame that has been put into special treatment for six to eight weeks, then left to dry naturally to preserve the original colour and natural conditions of the wood. Oriental lanterns hang daintely from the branches to create a sense of fantasy and whimsy. As the lanterns are lit, your living space will be instantly filled with Oriental sensuality.

The Orient lamp from Meiramaya, full of Oriental spirit.

The Ikkat table lamp brings warmth and elegance to the living space with its gorgeous look and evenly distributed rays of yellow light. The unique design highlight of the Ikkat table lamp is its body which is made from a hefty chunk of textured lava stone, balanced by a gorgeous lampshade made from patterned fabric. Neutral earthy shades make it easy to adapt to any home.

The Ikkat table lamp made from natural lava stone and traditionally woven fabrics adds a unique organic touch to any living space.

Feeling Tropic

51 Le Van Mien, Thao Dien, District 2.
028 3744 2181
Open 7 days

With so many design stores to be discovered around every corner, Thao Dien is truly a hub for international and domestic furniture brands. One of them is Feeling Tropic nested in a small alley on Le Van Mien street.

Rattan trays are a hugely popular item at the moment. Available in different sizes, they can make a surprising artful arrangement out of the least likely objects such as magazines, jewellery, and plants. The simple and durable design allows for the versatility to fit any space like the kitchen, coffee table, or to serve drinks and nibbles by the pool!

Feeling Tropic is a chic concept store founded by French-Danish couple, Sophie and Philip Mayer. Their aim is to “sell what we like, for people we love”. All products that are put out for sale are much loved items by the couple, each of which has a personal story behind it. 

Fill up an empty alcove with a one-of-a-kind hand stitched cushion, some fine pottery, or scented candles. Larger ticket items such as sofas, armchairs, and natural wood dining tables can also be found. All pieces are consciously sourced, ordered and ethically made by famous names in the field of contemporary interior design in Saigon.

Handcrafted from UV-resistant poly rattan, the Balco Ramini Outdoor Sofa adds modern functional style to any porch or garden.

Feeling Tropic understands the need for decorating the outdoor living space and places a heavy focus on this category. All pieces are made with guaranteed durability against Saigon’s ever-changing weather, from teak-white sun lounges, sophisticated dining sets, fun looking daybeds, and more. However, that is just the tip of the iceberg. Due to restricted space of the showroom, only a limited selection of products can be displayed within the store at any one time. Make a direct request to see more options and be amazed by the thoughtful suggestions from the Feeling Tropic team.

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