Fashion News and Sales in Singapore!

Check in every month for the latest news on fashion and jewellery, new stores, plus sales in Singapore – both for online shops and in-store. After a new handbag? There are plenty of good ones here, plus a few jewellery ideas.

African Affair

An African cheongsam from The Reunion Affair will make you the talk of the town this Chinese New Year! Nigerian designer Ify Ubby, founder of OliveAnkara, has put together a thoughtful 17-piece collection of cheongsams in African prints. The designs are pre-order only, and feature OliveAnkara original prints on Tencel Lyocell eco-fabrics alongside traditionally printed African wax print fabrics called Ankara. The series exudes comfort, freedom and energy – all good things to look forward to in 2022!

8833 3427 | oliveankara.com

Hand-drawn Miracles

Minor Miracles founder and print-designer Dawn Bey has opened her flagship store in Takashimaya. Her debut premium line, “Dawn”, is for those seeking sophisticated, high-quality pieces. The range features easy-care fabrics suited to local weather. While Dawn’s signature hand-drawn prints fling a riot of colour over the store, solid colours are also now available ($188 to $368). The range continues to delight with exuberant florals, this time featuring tulips in the Seasons collection ($128 to $198).

#03-08B Takashimaya Shopping Centre. 6996 4188 | minormiracles.shop

Kick Back in Plimsolls

Nothing says panache quite like an Alexander McQueen Deck Plimsoll peeking out from under a splendid long dress or ankle-grazer pants. The plimsoll launched for the Spring/Summer 2021 season and is now part of the brand’s permanent collection; and we’re relieved … because who can wear heels anymore? The shoes have either a laced canvas or leather upper, and standout white rubber soles that punch up any ensemble. Available in white, black, navy, khaki and rose quartz from Alexander McQueen stores in ION Orchard (6509 4091), Scotts Square (6443 9092) and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (6509 8736).

Plastic to Fantastic

Demano Barcelona has been recycling urban waste, namely PVC signage, since it launched in 1999. PVC is nearly impossible to reuse or recycle and an unconscionable amount of advertising signage goes into landfills. Today, Demano turns foreverPVC signage material into nifty everyday personal effects like bike bags, wallets, passport holders and more; it also recycles kites into backpacks. The designs are sturdy and functional – just take a look at the rather brutish Brompton Bag! And yes, Demano goods will likely last forever. Available at Outside at Marina Square, and the Outside webstore (outsidestore.co) this month.

Seventies Sportswear

The Tod’s Pre-Spring 2022 sportswear collection harks back to the stylish seventies. Creative director Walter Chiapponi interprets the era’s eccentricity through the lens of the brand’s Italian verve and craftsmanship, upgrading seventies quirkiness for everyday appeal. Classic pieces like Bermuda shorts and five-pocket trousers are revisited, while movement and sculpture reverb in the parkas, ponchos and fringed tunics. The collection includes the Oboe bag, clogs, loafers, pumps and a conical kitten heel. Shop the items at Paragon (6738 3323) and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (6688 7787).

Art for your Feet

In a shoutout to Southeast Asia, Adidas called on six artists from “the hood” for The City Pack, its new collection in the iconic UltraBOOST DNA sneaker range. The City Pack is curated by designers from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The Singapore design is represented by a processor, gears and scales from the Merlion; to graffiti artist Eman Raharno Jeman, or ClogTwo, it says “state-of-the-art, well-oiled and always in motion”. Who speaks to street style better than the foot soldiers who wear it? Available on the Adidas app, at adidas.com.sg and at selected retail stores ($280).

New Capsule Collection

The team from Singapore jewellery brand By Invite Only say they are invested in constant improvement and inspired by the feedback they get from customers. Now, they’re pushing the boundaries in their quest to create finer quality jewellery that’s ideal for everyday wear and safe for sensitive skin, by replacing all metals with recycled gold. Featuring classic, timeless and minimalist designs, their new capsule collection “gldsmth” (pronounced “goldsmith”) offers dainty pieces highlighted by advanced workmanship. In the journey to create the collection, they searched for sources that would meet high standards while being transparent with processes. The resulting handcrafted jewellery is made from small batches of recycled gold and diamonds that are certified conflict-free under the Kimberley Process – all without the traditional markups. Available at By Invite Only at ION Orchard (#B3-04).

byinviteonly.shop

Need to rework your wardrobe?

Start the year off right with a Closet Reoutfit session with The Reoutfitter, Sera Murphy! Sera can help you clear out your closet and figure out all your wardrobe needs. Or, if you’ve been looking to elevate your look, opt for the Full Reoutfit, which includes a shopping session planned to your budget – it can even be online  if you prefer to shop from home. Limited bookings are available, so get in touch at sera@thereoutfitter.com to secure a slot.

thereoutfitter.com | IG: thereoutfitter

Shining on Sustainability

Bling-maker Swarovski is on a sustainability mission, aiming to reduce its own direct and indirect emissions by 47 percent by 2030. At least one sustainable product collection per year will be launched from 2022, with all metals sourced from responsibly-managed and recycled supplies by 2030. Packaging will be recyclable or compostable by that time too. Plus, the brand will ensure that 45 percent of its leadership positions are filled by female leaders, and that workers are hired ethically with their rights fully protected.

Read the 2021 Sustainability Report at swarovski.com.

Trends for 2022

There are plenty of exciting jewellery trends for the new year, according to Aarti Sonawala of Artnash. For one thing, bracelets with 1970s charms have made their way back into jewellery boxes lately; they’re not only nostalgic but chic too. Aarti says that signet rings worn on the pinky finger are going to be best-sellers this year too, as are large stone rings, like cocktail rings. The motto is “bigger and bolder”! Demand for zodiac jewellery is also up 30 percent from last year, and people are loving funky pieces set with diamonds and coloured stones. Lastly, nameplate necklaces are no longer only being personalised with names but with the longitude and latitude of a person’s birthplace, or their favourite city.

Email aarti@artnash.sg to discuss your custom jewellery ideas; or, for updates and information, visit Artnash on Instagram @artnashsg.

Buttery Bedwear

Three sisters created Rawbought 25 years ago, making their trademark “buttery-soft” sleepwear for women. This Christmas, they’ll be launching their first collection of sleepwear for men. The range will be part of their signature Je Dors Collection. Made of the same sustainable and breathable modal fabric, the men’s range comes in Black and Insignia Blue; meanwhile, the ladies Je Dors Short Set also has a matching Insigna Blue design, and a limited-edition snowflake print. We love the plus-sizes – and the shorts are perfect for the tropics! Available online (rawbought.com) and at Siri House at Dempsey

Read on if you’re looking for some cool and stylish yoga and activewear. And, for more fashion stories like this, check out our Style section.

Rebecca Bisset

Heading up Expat Living, Rebecca started off in photography and video. A bit of a nomad before Singapore, she likes to travel when she can but she finds looking at properties as exciting! One day she's going to build her own house...