These Are The New Brands To Look Out For At Boutique Fairs 2019: The Gifting Edition
The three-day-only shopping extravaganza returns with a host of new brands
This year’s Boutique Fairs (The Gifting Edition 2019) returns with another stellar line-up of independent, design-forward, Singapore-based small businesses and includes a whole host of brands that are new to Boutique Fairs.
Taking place from 15 to 17 November (Friday to Sunday) at the F1 Pit Building, you’ll find everything from women’s and men’s fashion, items such as handcrafted botanical soaps, eclectic furniture, to ethical childrenswear, toys and accessories. Here are just a few of the new labels to look out for during the three-day-only event.
In-between shopping at Boutique Fairs, stop by the BAZAAR Pop-Up Cafe, furnished by the our official furniture partner – Elements Concept, where you can enjoy some ice cold tea courtesy of our official tea partner, Nayuki 奈雪の茶 Singapore?
Born out of a desire to bridge the gap between extravagantly priced nightwear and frumpy or tacky synthetic ones, Beddoni creates comfortable, timeless off-duty pieces with no “wear by” date that you will look forward to lounging in. And each piece is designed to take you from bed to street, if you so please.
The oo is a new retail concept that provides ethical accessories for everyone who believes fashion can be kind and a hoot. All the brands they carry are not currently available in Singapore and are also ethically made, where the makers are compensated fairly and work in a safe and pleasant working environment. Each brand must also fulfill at least one other criteria: products must be made with sustainable materials and/or in a sustainable manner (i.e. through machinery powered by solar energy); they should support their local community (i.e. employ people in the country of where they work and/or support local artisans); or products should be made through a transparent process.
Founded by Hildra Gwee, Oasis:skin is a homegrown vegan beauty brand that offers freshly handcrafted products made inside their very own Beauty Kitchen. All of their products are made with carefully sourced plant-based ingredients such as cold-pressed plant oils and butters, premium clay, and organic and wild-harvested essential oils and herbs.
Related article: Exciting Events Happening In October
Founded by Shannon Lee, Shirt Number White is a fashion brand that focuses on making concept shirts for the everyday, and the some-day. The brand specialises in ladies shirts, taking the classic wardrobe staple and reinterpreting it into artisanal, wearable pieces that are inspired by form and made for function.
Tocco Toscano, meaning Touch of Tuscany, is helmed by the father and son team of James and Joseph Lor. The brand provides fine luxury leather bags and accessories originating from Tuscany, Italy here in The Lion City.
Catering to a people-powered generation, who approach makeup in an explicitly bold and fresh way, Kuby Beauty champions uniqueness and realness, and views makeup as an outlet for self-expression. Each product is made with a universal focus that works with the skin, not against it so individuals of all shades, attitudes, cultures and ethnicities can achieve their full beauty potential.
Related article: Here Are Some 11 Fun Activities To Do With Your Girlfriends
Trybe Activewear was born from the desire to provide quality activewear pieces accessible to every athlete of every discipline. Each and every piece is carefully selected, put through multiple wear tests and prototypes to ensure that performance is never compromised for style.
Jouer by Simone is designed for the modern expression of individuality through luxuriously crafted, everyday fine jewellery. The brand celebrates diversity by encapsulating different personalities into collections of unique designs that are fully customisable to suit your personal style.
Run After was was created with the idea of empowering women to chase after any goals and aspirations - to never be afraid to seek and explore new possibilities. The brand designs effortless feminine pieces made from light, quality and natural fabrics that make you feel great in Singapore's hot and humid weather.
Related article: 15 Local Brands To Support At The Boutique Fairs 2018
In an effort to reduce the brand’s carbon footprint, whether it’s through sourcing for ethical fabrics or improving the welfare of the people they work with, Qlothe believes wearing beautifully made clothes doesn't have to kill the environment. The independent womenswear label makes beautifully designed clothes with inspirational aesthetics.