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Meet Frikin Guds, The Latest Indie Multi-Label Store In Town

It’s a small, cosy store hidden in Golden Mile Tower that knows it’s... freaking good.

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Meet The Singapore Gen Z Brands Making In-Your-Face Accessories

The unusual brand names aside, these costume jewellery labels started by enterprising Singapore youths sure catch our attention for their daring and out-of-the-box designs.

Fairies Aisle Thrift Store

Fairies Aisle Is The Thrift Store To Live Out Your Harajuku Fashion Fantasies

WHO’S BEHIND IT: This popular thrift store was opened by sisters Syaikyra Farakhan Aung and Fazila Farakhan Aung, aged 19 and 21 respectively, last August and originally occupied a different unit within Orchard Plaza. Two months ago, it relocated to its current – and bigger – unit in the same building, as more space was needed.

Vessels by Jariel Ann

Vessels: The Design Studio Creating Playful 3D-Printed Merch

Vessels was founded by the 27‑year‑old multidisciplinary designer and educator Jariel Ann, who’s always behind one cool project or another. Before launching Vessels three months ago, she co‑founded the now‑defunct virtual marketplace W8RLD, which stocked some of the most directional Southeast Asian labels, including Malaysia’s raver favourite Ghostboy, the quirky Seremban‑based “wearable sculptures” practitioner Money Wang, and more.

China's Fashion Labels Are Absolutely Blazing

We’re shining a spotlight on 10 independent Chinese fashion brands that are making their mark in the fashion world.

Catalog Is The Rad, Themed Concept Store For Design Enthusiasts Right Now

Your one-stop shop for all things cool and cute from Singapore’s creatives