On Sept 30, Plaza Singapura’s main atrium was packed seven floors up with fans and curious onlookers gathered to see Formula One driver Lando Norris.

The British race car driver for McLaren, in town to compete in the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, was the VIP guest opening the Polo Red Racing Pop-Up, a sprawling new pop-up celebrating Ralph Lauren Fragrances’ limited-edition Polo Red Eau de Toilette Racing Edition bottle ($142).

Open to the public until Oct 5, the pop-up is divided into zones where visitors can test out the signature fragrances, including Polo 67 ($124) and Polo Blue ($100), and get into the F1 spirit with immersive racing experiences.

To start, scan the Polo Red Racing digital passport and snap a picture for your free Polo Red Racing Pass at the AI Photobooth. Upon completion of all challenges, you can redeem a complimentary mystery box fragrance sample set.

A Speed Reaction Chamber lets you step into the shoes of a racing driver and play either a rapid-fire button reaction challenge or a multiplayer racing game – after which you can snap your victory shot at the Racing Podium.

Finally, experience the Marina Bay Street Circuit as a Polo Red racer through the Racing Simulator.

At the pop-up, receive a customised charm with any fragrance purchase, a World of Polo travel kit with a minimum spending of $100, a bag with a minimum spending of $120 and a baseball cap with a minimum spending of $140.

Info: Until Oct 5, 10am to 10pm daily, at Plaza Singapura Atrium, Level 1, 68 Orchard Road

Japanese luggage brand Lojel, known for its front-loading suitcases, has opened its third standalone store. The six-month pop-up at VivoCity joins Lojel’s other store in Suntec City and a shop-in-shop at Takashimaya Department Store.

Founded in Japan in 1989, the Hong Kong-headquartered brand is said to have created the world’s first front-opening, hard-shell luggage, the Cubo – a space-saver in snug hotel rooms.

Check out the Cubo in a range of sizes (from $440 for a Cubo Small Lite to $640 for a Cubo Large) at the VivoCity store, which also showcases its other travel accessories such as soft recycled nylon totes, packing cubes and pouches.

The opening coincides with the launch of a new Ivory colourway for its sleeker Voja range of hard-shell zipperless luggage (from $250 for a small).

As part of the opening, the first 250 customers to sign up for Lojel’s newsletter will receive a complimentary pack of gummy bears. Spend $250 in-store to receive a limited-edition disposable camera, while stocks last.

Info: Lojel is at 02-05 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk

Drench dehydrated skin with Innisfree’s Green Tea Ceramide Milk range, which comprises an essence ($25 for 160ml) and a cream ($30 for 50ml).

Targeted at young adults, the range aims to supercharge hydration and strengthen the moisture barrier, leveraging the South Korean brand’s Super Green Tea ingredient made from both green tea extract and seed oil.

After cleansing, start with the lightweight milky essence, said to deliver hydration into the deepest layers of the skin, before locking it in with the rich yet breathable cream. A special Supercharge Green Tea Ceramide Milk Set ($25) includes the essence and two deluxe sizes of the Green Tea Hydration Cleansing Foam and Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream.

For the launch, the brand has collaborated with Taiwanese bubble tea brand Kebuke at The Cathay to create a drink: SuperCha, a corn-infused, milky green tea. From Oct 1 to 5, enjoy a one-for-one deal on the drink.

During this period, every purchase of SuperCha also entitles you to a complimentary three-piece Green Tea Ceramide Milk Essence sample set, plus $10 off the new range, redeemable at any Innisfree store.

Info: The range is available at all Innisfree stores. The Kebuke pop-up and collaboration is at 01-15 The Cathay, 2 Handy Road

Swedish luxury fragrance house Byredo’s only standalone boutique in Singapore has a new look.

The signature clean lines and use of stone and brushed metal remain, but the Scandinavian-chic space is less intimidating than before.

A striking green lacquered wall at the counter adds warmth – intended as a nod to Singapore’s Garden City reputation – while the brand’s star fragrances (from $91) are displayed front and centre for a more inviting shopping experience.

While perfume is what Byredo is best known for, the store offers a rounded assortment of personal care. At the heart of the space is a sculptural stone sink for shoppers to test the range of hand and body care (from $83).

Along the wall, a recessed wooden candle niche displays its home scents (from $135).

Its make-up line (from $55) gets a private nook in the corner.

Info: Byredo is at B1-34 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391 Orchard Road