Upscale fashions in swanky store

Noteworthy for: The owners scour the region and handpick pieces by young, emerging designers.

For drop dead gorgeous, red carpet glamour, Aseana blazes a white hot trail with expensive European labels like Helmut Lang and Herve Leger as well as unique pieces and collections from the best up-and-coming Southeast Asian designers.

The store also stocks a massive range from Farah Khan, a renowned local who made her name mixing glamorous contemporary designs and distinctive vintage elements. Khan has showrooms in 43 international cities, but you'll find her most interesting pieces here.