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12 Local Fashion Businesses You Haven’t Heard Of: Discover, Support & Shop Josée.P, TRIA, Yeossal & More

Posted on Apr 22, 2020Apr 23, 2020 by Adele Chan

Ever since we’ve posted our initiative to promote businesses for free on our social media platforms as a show of our solidarity support for creatives here, emails have been landing in our inboxes every day with requests for promotion. Strangely enough (or not), while reviewing and consolidating details for the many features that have since been published (which we will continue to do, and be glad to do it), most of the fashion brands we’ve come across are ones we’ve never heard of.

 

The Lucky Shop is a local independent retailer that stocks the coolest cult and streetwear brands including FR2, ASSC, Ripndip, Supreme, and more!
The Lucky Shop is a local independent retailer that stocks the coolest cult and streetwear brands including FR2, ASSC, Ripndip, Supreme, and more!
Aries Arise Thrasher Hawaiian Shirt via The Lucky Shop, USD 280
Aries Arise Thrasher Hawaiian Shirt via The Lucky Shop, USD 280
Assemble Singapore is a menswear tailoring house that also stocks lifestyle accessories and products for the modern dapper gentleman! Featured here: The Apothecary Malaysia Crackle Case Omni Solid Cologne via Assemble Singapore, $42
Assemble Singapore is a menswear tailoring house that also stocks lifestyle accessories and products for the modern dapper gentleman! Featured here: The Apothecary Malaysia Crackle Case Omni Solid Cologne via Assemble Singapore, $42
Anti Social Social Club Cancelled Hoodie via The Lucky Shop, USD 90
Anti Social Social Club Cancelled Hoodie via The Lucky Shop, USD 90
Kisetsu Kaizen Wallet in Graphite Black Crazy Horse Leather via Assemble Singapore, $129.90
Kisetsu Kaizen Wallet in Graphite Black Crazy Horse Leather via Assemble Singapore, $129.90
Assemble Singapore The Grandeur 2-Piece Suit, $1,500.00
Assemble Singapore The Grandeur 2-Piece Suit, $1,500.00
Ripndip Catch Em All Shoulder Bag via The Lucky Shop, USD 36
Ripndip Catch Em All Shoulder Bag via The Lucky Shop, USD 36
Aries Arise Fast Food Sweat via The Lucky Shop, USD 205
Aries Arise Fast Food Sweat via The Lucky Shop, USD 205
Yeossal is a local menswear store specialising in bespoke tailoring with their group of skilled local artisans with over 100 years of combined experience in the trade! Featured here: Y by Yeossal Gurkha Trousers, $188
Yeossal is a local menswear store specialising in bespoke tailoring with their group of skilled local artisans with over 100 years of combined experience in the trade! Featured here: Y by Yeossal Gurkha Trousers, $188
Y by Yeossal Made-to-Order Urban Safari Cotton Jacket with Wide Lapel, $288
Y by Yeossal Made-to-Order Urban Safari Cotton Jacket with Wide Lapel, $288
Ripndip Confiscated Pin via The Lucky Shop, USD 10
Ripndip Confiscated Pin via The Lucky Shop, USD 10
TLB Mallorca Lancaster Loafer in Dark Brown Suede, $488
TLB Mallorca Lancaster Loafer in Dark Brown Suede, $488

Shop The Lucky Shop HERE.
Shop Assemble Singapore HERE.
Shop Yeossal HERE.

Perhaps because most of us are creatures of habit, it probably comes across unsurprising that like yourself, I and many others are prone to frequent the same brands over and over for new clothes. Low prices and trust in global brands are after all strong tools to wield when persuading us to part with hard-earned cash.

 

TRIA is an SG-based label that believes looking your best isn’t necessarily about following trends, specialising in reimagined timeless classics that are carefully-crafted with only the best fabrics and tailoring to flatter the feminine silhouette best!
TRIA is an SG-based label that believes looking your best isn’t necessarily about following trends, specialising in reimagined timeless classics that are carefully-crafted with only the best fabrics and tailoring to flatter the feminine silhouette best!
TRIA Miura Set in Truffle Damask, $299
TRIA Miura Set in Truffle Damask, $299
TRIA Jubilee Dress in Black Mistletoe, $329
TRIA Jubilee Dress in Black Mistletoe, $329
TRIA Ascot Set in Labradorite, $299
TRIA Ascot Set in Labradorite, $299
Sunday Dreams is an SG-based label prides itself on its remarkable craftsmanship and use of luxury materials in all its pieces!
Sunday Dreams is an SG-based label prides itself on its remarkable craftsmanship and use of luxury materials in all its pieces!
Sunday Dreams Pima Cotton Tee, $219, with Black Tulle Skirt, $465
Sunday Dreams Pima Cotton Tee, $219, with Black Tulle Skirt, $465
Sunday Dreams White Lace Dress, $635
Sunday Dreams White Lace Dress, $635
SG label The Missing Piece specialises in modern cheongsams in flattering maternity friendly silhouettes in wearable lightweight fabrics perfect for our tropical climate!
SG label The Missing Piece specialises in modern cheongsams in flattering maternity friendly silhouettes in wearable lightweight fabrics perfect for our tropical climate!
The Missing Piece Charlotte Convertible Cutout Cheongsam, $300
The Missing Piece Charlotte Convertible Cutout Cheongsam, $300
The Missing Piece Chiara Fitted Cheongsam, $180
The Missing Piece Chiara Fitted Cheongsam, $180

Shop TRIA The Label here.
Shop Sunday Dreams here.
Shop The Missing Piece here.

Naturally, when that happens, it places many talented young local designers on an almost impossible-to-compete playing field. Which if nothing else, discourages many from pursuing their creative passions as lifetime projects.

With that, we’d like to shed some spotlight on some of the most promising fashion businesses we’ve come across thus far, to sway your decision from clicking checkout at your favourite online retailer, and consider supporting local.

 

Stories of Saturday is a new womenswear brand focusing on 100% French silk camisoles that celebrates confident women, the principles of her lifestyle today, as well as the desires that fulfil a Saturday night to remember! Featured here: Stories of Saturday The Simona Pink, USD 68.97
Stories of Saturday is a new womenswear brand focusing on 100% French silk camisoles that celebrates confident women, the principles of her lifestyle today, as well as the desires that fulfil a Saturday night to remember! Featured here: Stories of Saturday The Simona Pink, USD 68.97
Stories of Saturday The Valencia Red, USD 68.97
Stories of Saturday The Valencia Red, USD 68.97
Stories of Saturday The Valencia Black, USD 68.97
Stories of Saturday The Valencia Black, USD 68.97
Minor Miracles is a print and textile studio that aims to bring happiness with their womenswear, kids wear, home and lifestyle products!
Minor Miracles is a print and textile studio that aims to bring happiness with their womenswear, kids wear, home and lifestyle products!
Minor Miracles No Excuses Wrap Skirt, $138
Minor Miracles No Excuses Wrap Skirt, $138
Minor Miracles Mini Kokomo Wrap Top, $68
Minor Miracles Mini Kokomo Wrap Top, $68
Josée.P is an SG-based womenswear label that aims to be the go-to inspiration for elegance for today’s confident women, focusing on versatile dressy-casual wear!
Josée.P is an SG-based womenswear label that aims to be the go-to inspiration for elegance for today’s confident women, focusing on versatile dressy-casual wear!
Josée.P Pebbled Sash Dress, $170
Josée.P Pebbled Sash Dress, $170
Josée.P Drape Shawl Dress, $130
Josée.P Drape Shawl Dress, $130
Josée.P Stud Angled Dress in Blue, $120.90
Josée.P Stud Angled Dress in Blue, $120.90

Shop Stories of Saturday here.
Shop Minor Miracles here.
Shop Josée.P here.

Though you might be thinking that shopping now seems a little too self-indulgent, remember that the last time the world stood still, one of the world’s most powerful figures advice to adjust to a new normal was to urge the people to go shopping. It sounded silly for sure, but what he really meant was, to redistribute wealth and get this essential part of the economy going again.

 

TOUFIE is founded by two entrepreneurial ladies who seek to empower women with a great pair of shoes, by handcrafting their footwear from the softest premium leather and are constructed to fit perfectly, even for those with broader feet and even bunions!
TOUFIE is founded by two entrepreneurial ladies who seek to empower women with a great pair of shoes, by handcrafting their footwear from the softest premium leather and are constructed to fit perfectly, even for those with broader feet and even bunions!
TOUFIE Bow Flexi Midnight Flats, $229
TOUFIE Bow Flexi Midnight Flats, $229
TOUFIE Limited-Edition Aruba 50 Bluish-Grey Pumps, $160
TOUFIE Limited-Edition Aruba 50 Bluish-Grey Pumps, $160
Passionate local shoemaking artisans Play Mei and their exquisitely hand-embroidered and beaded footwear is something you definitely have to check out!
Passionate local shoemaking artisans Play Mei and their exquisitely hand-embroidered and beaded footwear is something you definitely have to check out!
Play Mei DESY in Emerald, $79.90
Play Mei DESY in Emerald, $79.90
Play Mei GLADY, $69.90
Play Mei GLADY, $69.90
Palola is a local artisanal women’s shoe label is the brainchild of a bespoke shoemaker and an SG-based leather artisan passionate about preserving the intimate bond between shoe we are and the shoemaker, by crafting luxury shoes from scratch that perfectly complements a wearer’s feet!
Palola is a local artisanal women’s shoe label is the brainchild of a bespoke shoemaker and an SG-based leather artisan passionate about preserving the intimate bond between shoe we are and the shoemaker, by crafting luxury shoes from scratch that perfectly complements a wearer’s feet!
Palola Claudia in Bordo, $345
Palola Claudia in Bordo, $345
Palola Jessica in Classic Rubino and Light Gold Stardust, $345
Palola Jessica in Classic Rubino and Light Gold Stardust, $345

Shop TOUFIE here.
Shop Play Mei here.
Shop Palola here.

So, while you’re checking out all these beautiful pieces made by our fellow locals and am considering to press Buy Now, think carefully about why you’re buying them. It just might mean that you’re helping to save an entire generation of young designers and independent businesses. Your online purchase is likely their only source of income at this moment to keep staffs employed, livelihoods saved, and their labours of love afloat in this time.

And if there’s anything vaguely optimistic we can offer to encourage you to make an informed purchase now, refer to this survey done in South Korea that shows how their spending habits on all things we also know and love is one of the vital reasons why they will narrowly avoid going into recession.

 

Source

Yes, sometimes a dress is only just a dress, and a shoe is simply that, but — as one esteemed reporter suggests — it can also be a creative rescue line for us all, and a bet on a better future.

 


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