Raffles City is collaborating with Japanese lifestyle brand Craftholic to present Christmas activities and exclusive merchandise.

For the first time, the Raffles City Christmas tree, designed with Craftholic motifs, is indoors, at the Level 3 atrium until December 27.

Craftholic creator Ikuko Yamamoto will fly in from Japan to have a meet-and-greet session with fans at the brand’s pop-up store on November 25. A special limited-edition Craftholic denim collection is being offered exclusively at the pop-up, featuring the Rab Bunny and Sloth Bear characters.

Shopper activities include making 3D gift cards and hair bands, and women customers will be offered a manicure session with purchases of a certain minimum value.

With the theme Whims & Wonders, the 15m Christmas tree offers a photo off, and shoppers who post on Instagram a picture of themselves with family members or friends by the tree can win one of five $100 Raffles City shopping vouchers.

And the first 1500 shoppers who spend a minimum of S$500 (US$350) using their American Express cards can redeem a complimentary Craftholic hugging cushion worth S$35.