Holiday Shopping Made Easy With Over 240 Boutiques At The Gifting Edition 2022
Time to shop till you drop.
‘Tis the season to be shopping for the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. Although Christmas is still a month away, it is wise to start early to avoid that holiday rush. From 25 to 27 November, The Gifting Edition by Boutique Fairs Singapore will feature over 240 local lifestyle, fashion and food brands at the F1 Pit Building.
Aside from supporting local businesses, Boutique Fair Singapore will also be supporting charities and social enterprises like TOUCH Community Services through proceeds from event tickets, with prices starting at $5.
Below, we highlight some of the participating brands and what can be expected during the three-day event.
Founded in 2016 as a menswear label, it has since evolved into a unisex clothing haven that embraces diversity and modernity. Its most recent collections revolve around utility and comfort without compromising on aesthetics.
Started by Elyn Wong in 2007, this Singapore-based label stands for timeless designs that feature distinct structures inspired by architecture and installation art. The brand has garnered several accolades, becoming a recipient of the CFDA’s Fashion Futures 2.0 Programme and earning the title of Zalora Designer of the Year in 2018.
Socially conscious label Baebeeboo offers resort wear for a worthy cause—a portion of their profits support abandoned children left on the streets of Calcutta, India through the public charitable trust New Light India. Designed in Singapore, pieces such as the JaeDals are hand-sewn locally by low and single income families supported by social-enterprise, Pathways To Better Life.
Does that special man in your life need to spice up his wardrobe? The Prefecture is a menswear brand that specialises in sophisticated silhouettes which add just the right amount of colour to everyday pieces.
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House Of Rajput curates contemporary one-of-a-kind jewellery sourced from independent designers across the globe while keeping India at heart. Take your pick from one-of-a-kind statement pieces by an eclectic mix of artisans.
Named after one of Singapore’s most common trees, this children’s clothing brand digs deep into uncommon prints and motifs which are then translated into the designs as a way of storytelling. Not only are the outfits cute as a button, they're also environmentally-friendly.
This jewellery designer takes chaotic beauty to a whole new level with intricate yet explosive mesh accessories. Each item is handcrafted meticulously with interlocking chains to form a statement piece which will elevate any outfit.
Nothing says luxury like leather. Rever sources premium-grade leather from prominent tanneries that also supply luxury labels. The brand also strives to create quality products at sensible prices.
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The importance of slow fashion is poignant in today’s environmental climate and this Singapore-based brand is doing their part to deliver versatile accessories made with pre-loved clothing and high-quality deadstock materials.
From Silk Bangles and Gemstone Earrings to Lacquered Trays and Containers, Forbidden Hill draws from the rich visual tapestry of South East Asia to create contemporary treasures for you and your home. Designed in Singapore and brought to life by carefully-selected jewellery and lacquer artisans in the region, each piece tells a story.
Show your partner how much you care with an extravagant box of chocolate bon bons made fresh with ethically-sourced cacao. Aside from the smorgasbord array of flavours, they also carry chocolate bars and cacao nibs, which make for the perfect pick-me-up snack.
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If you are looking to make a bougie cheese platter for an upcoming feast, look no further. Mazaraat Cheese offers handmade specialty cheeses that might give markets in town a run for their money. All the products are made with traditional techniques that the team picked up around the world - and they are halal-certified too.
In need of a housewarming gift? This store has everything one could dream of when it comes to decor, homeware and other tchotchkes with a ton of Singaporean flair. From Peranakan tiles to pillows with signature Singaporean-isms, there is definitely something for everyone.
Focusing on textiles, this design studio creates avant-garde rugs that will many any room feel like home. Of course, that’s not all - the studio also has colourful, unique woven stools and coasters that will earn you brownie points as a host with the most.
This creator-led jewellery house was founded by Veronique Manchharam who celebrates the richness of travel and discovery through initimate collections inspired by meaningful places, people, moods and epochs. Pieces are made from recycled brass gold plated with 18k gold, 92.5 silver or black rhodium.
Pets are just as important as any other family member and they deserve the best furniture, too. MOMOCHROME is a modern lifestyle store that curates toys, beds, carriers, houses and more for our furry friends so they can do what they do best – eat, play and sleep.
The Gifting Edition opens from 10AM to 9PM on Friday and Saturday, 25 and 26 November, as well as 10AM to 6PM on Sunday, 27 November. Click here to buy tickets.