Walking around the glitzy new Ion Orchard was exciting, but the excitement died down a bit when I realised how much more the management could have done with Orchard Central just a station down. Ion barely opened its doors a week back, and it already has a huge percentage of shops opened and ready to surprise shoppers with new fare. OC, on the other hand, has been opened since god-knows-how-long-ago, but has yet to show anything groundbreaking with the exception of sky-high escalators that commanded a good view of Orchard.
Five main reasons why Ion had my vote: Firstly, I met with surprises at almost every turn, with new brands popping up and existing ones offering new collections. Secondly, the layout, although confusing for some, made me feel like an explorer who's spoilt for choice in this jungle of merchandise. Thirdly, the food was good. Fourth, I love the toilets, especially the cubicles which made you feel like you are in an almost sound-proof private enclosed space. Lastly, I felt at ease with the interior design. I could tell the management and individual shops had done a lot in ensuring everything presented was marketed a notch above the usual fare.
I will, and need to go back there again. Excited.
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