These Singapore Women Creatives Are On Our Radar — And They Should Be On Yours Too
Girl bosses across the creative spectrum.
Behind some of Singapore’s most interesting ideas, spaces, and projects, you’ll often find women making things happen — sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, but always with intention. This International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting the women-led brands and creatives we love: the artists, designers, and cultural movers shaping the scene in their own ways.
Lucy Lauron, contributing writer
Tanchen Studio’s beaded portable cupholder is a perennial hit.
“I absolutely love Tanchen Studio’s thoughtful designs — they’re both stylish and functional. As an avid coffee and tea drinker, their beaded portable cupholder (pictured above) is always in my bag and I use it almost everyday.”
Rachel Yohannan, digital editor
“I have J-culture creative market Konbini to thank for my discovery of Rosymaide, a small jewellery business by local maker Saeya. I love that all her handmade creations are unapologetically ultra-feminine and romantic, full of ribbons, rhinestones, pearls and heart motifs – the perfect pairing for all the flouncy dresses I enjoy dolling up in. 10/10 for the coquette princess vibes!”
Carlos Keng, features editor
Pictured here: Iffah (in the multicoloured headscarf, seated second from the right in the middle row) with some of the other members of Senisini.
“Iffah Syafiqah is one amazing person. She has a day job as a commercial analyst but in her free time, she’s also an artist and the founder of Senisini, a self-funded platform that tries to make art more accessible for youths and marginalised communities.
To date she and her team of contributors have organised so many different types of art workshops and safe spaces for creatives to get together and showcase their works. We need more of such initiatives in Singapore that hopefully get recognised (and supported by) by larger powers, so that they remain sustainable in the long run!”
A still from rising film queen Callen Koh’s buzzy short film My Wonderful Life
“My Wonderful Life (pictured above) is an award-winning short film by emerging filmmaker and animator Calleen Koh that made me laugh recently (a gift in itself in these crazy times). It starts off normally enough - a local OL (office lady) going about her daily life, which seems extraordinarily mundane.
She gets hospitalised after being overworked (both at home and in the office), and here comes the twist: to her, the hospital ward is a haven where she’s free from her mortal duties (a lazy slacker of a husband, kids, overbearing boss etc). She enjoys the “break” from her life so much so that she even starts self-mutilating, all in a bid to remain hospitalised. Fun, wacky and very relatable, it instantly made me a Calleen Koh fan!”
Germaine Khoo, social media producer
Pop chanteuse Regina Song
“I have had pop singer Regina Song’s 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳 and 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘣𝘰𝘺 on repeat for WEEKS. I love her vibe, and the way her career unfolded really shows that there is talent in Singapore just waiting to be discovered!”
Kenme Lam, contributing writer
Mori Club founder Kimberly Tan
“My pick is The Mori Club! I’m always a fan of slow, intentionally-made clothing and The Mori Club just does the comfiest basics and undergarments I’ve ever tried.”
Shannon Sim, intern
Objects.re founder Najwa Jumali
“Najwa makes rare vintage designer interior pieces more accessible to local buyers (through her homeware label Objects.re), carefully sourcing and curating pieces to give them a second life in new homes. What stands out to me is her eye for quality and her ability to consistently find the most elusive and unique items.”
I’m drawn to Sarah Nicole Tan, cake sculptor and founder of wedding cake brand Petal & Pound. Sarah’s eye for botanical details and whimsical floral forms is amazing; the way she translates petals, textures and natural movement into edible sculptures blows my mind.”
Pang Jia Wei, content producer
“Teo Shi Yun is a Singaporean multidisciplinary artist I admire, known for her evocative photography and filmmaking. I enjoy her narrative approach to exploring her heritage and culture through documentation and conversations around questions of identity and diaspora, particularly in relation to Singapore’s rapid growth.”
Aqilah Adnan, the founder of local skin and body care label Benew.
“Another amazing women-founded brand everyone should know: local skin and body care label Benew. When we first featured Benew founder Aqilah Adnan back in 2023, we knew she was building something special. What we didn’t know? Just how purpose-driven it would become.
Since then, she’s quietly (and consistently) put community at the forefront. In 2025, she partnered with the Breast Cancer Foundation on a dedicated product, with a portion of proceeds going directly to the organisation. Then in February 2026, she teamed up with Metta School to support its vocational programme for students with special needs — a two-week, hands-on experience designed to equip them with real-world skills before graduation. They’re not done yet either; the partnership continues this April. Proof that building a brand is one thing. Building impact? That’s next level.”