5 cool and eco-friendly Singaporean fashion brands
From yoga pants to statement hats. And no, they don't cost an arm and a leg either
9 years ago
From accessories to hats and apparel, here are five sustainable fashion brands that we love. And the best part is, it won’t cost you that much to be good to the environment.
Saught
This label makes beautiful handmade jewelry using scrap metal and unexploded ordnance salvaged from Cambodian landmines. The brand was born after the founders Pamela Yeo and Ng Sook Zhen’s travels to Laos in 2010 and now, they work closely with Cambodian artisans to create these striking, minimalist jewelry. You can get it at Kapok, Rockstar by Soon Lee and from their online store. Basic pendants start from $32.
Touch the Toes
Touch the Toes
You'll find a gorgeous range of eco-friendly yoga and pilates apparel here—the labels the shop carries use only organic cotton, bamboo blends and recycled and upcycled materials. A major plus is that they use cutting edge fabric that has odour control properties; so now you can not only sweat in chic workout gear, you won't smell either. Tank tops start at $32 while leggings go for $98.
Etrican
Firm advocates of sustainable fashion, everything from this home grown brand is made using organic cotton. The founder is Singaporean-Japanese designer Yumiko Uno who pushes out pretty maxi dresses with watercolour prints and cute flare skirts with embroidery detailing. Prices start from $79 and you can get them here.
Heads of State Millinery
Heads of State Millinery
This label’s head-turning hats are not only handmade but also crafted from sustainable raw materials. Designer Chee Sau Fen shapes the hats by folding, weaving and hand-sewing and the latest collection Ultramarine, takes its inspiration from jellyfish. The results are exquisitely crafted hats that bring an understated elegance, allowing wearers to look effortlessly chic. Hats start from $98 and you can get them from The Petit Emporium.
Zhai
Zhai
Founded in 2009, everything that this local label sells is made of bamboo fibre. Not only is this fabric environmentally friendly, it is also super soft and luxurious. The unisex brand stocks classic, easy-to-wear and versatile pieces that work great for the office and they are pretty affordable too. Think halter dresses, flowy maxis and basic tops in neutral colors like black, white and grey. Their tops start at $25 and dresses will cost you $79 (act fast, there’s a sale going on now). Head here to shop.
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