Got plans on the 23rd and 24th of September? We suggest you cancel them, for we’ve just discovered a much better way to be spending your weekend. The Collective Designs Fair is back and oh how we love this curated shopping event that sees several of our favourite local brands and designers congregate under one roof for what can only be described as the ultimate shopping experience. Featuring over 30 vendors showcasing everything from womenswear and accessories, to home decor and babywear, this is gearing up to be a shot of retail therapy we totally need. Purses at the ready, this is one pop up shopathon you do not want to miss! Here’s our roundup of must-visit stalls.
For your stomach
With so much shopping to be done, make sure you’ve got a full tank of fuel to keep you going! Smokehouse extraordinaires, MeatSmith, will be making an appearance and serving up its famed smoky eats. Meanwhile Coffee Compound are on hand to keep the caffeine flowing. For a sweet treat, the ice-cream cookies at Fro Fro Love are seriously naughty (but nice!). And because all shopping trips require a wine pit-stop, the good folks from Pop Up Wine will be on hand to keep you hydrated with the finest Aussie grape juice.
For the little ones
Kit your mini me’s out in the modern, chic handmade baby and kidswear range from Kerry & Mase. We’re coo-ing over the oh-so-cute shark bathrobes and sleeping bags, and don’t even get us started on the adorable baby moccasins! Stop by Frolik to pick up the uber-stylish line of swim and beach-wear. The bright colours and eye-catching prints, combined with UPF 50+ fabric (it blocks out 97% of the sun’s rays), make this a stylish yet safe choice for your little ones.
Other brands to look out for include Sea Apple (think design-led, modern clothes with a focus on original prints and quality fabrics for 0–6 year olds), Asian inspired threads from the unique Little Friends by Lamasso, and the beautifully curated collections from Aussie designers at Madie Moo. Alternatively make a beeline for Pom Pom & Puffin and Sammyeve for interior inspo; the personalised accessories and cute designs guarantee your kiddies will have the most stylish bedrooms around. Finally, be sure to check out Tomato Photography; specialising in newborn and family portraits, they’ll help you capture tonnes of magic moments on film.
For the dapper gents
We can’t get enough of Hanway; curator of boutique menswear brands. You’ll find an eclectic mix of global fashion labels that features mainly summer and holiday styles. Perfect for Singaporean weather? You bet’cha.
For the fashionista
Functional. Check! Classic designs. Check! If this sounds like your kinda #fashiongoals, Arete Goods is your kinda label. Look out for its range of ballet pumps; chic, comfortable, and colourful; we love. For lace dresses, look no further than Ashley Summer. These flirty, floaty pieces are perfect for sunny living and weekends vacays. If you’ve got a bun in the oven, the pretty designs from Bump Maternity will ensure you remain on point style-wise during pregnancy. And finally, budding yogis should check out BASE Athletica, its workout gear is so cute it’s motivation in itself to get our sorry behinds back down to the gym.
For that finishing touch
The colour-pop espadrilles at Cote & Badt are top of our shoe wish-list, as is the entire flattering swimwear collection; beach time just got seriously chic. Add a dash of bling to your outfit with a jewellery addition from Liv Lov Jewellery, and up your arm candy game with one of Desti Saint’s beautiful leather handbags. Pimp your swimwear wardrobe with a few additions from Systrer; stockists of big French brands including Kiwi Saint Tropez, and PlayaPlaya. Or hit up Verano for minimalist-chic leather footwear.
For your home
For easy, stylish kids furniture, Ni-Night is a must-visit. With a range including everything from beds and side tables, to cute duvet sets and soft furnishings, your little people will love their zhoosh-ed up rooms. The team behind Domu Curated Living source beautiful items from South East Asia, India, and Africa that will add little dashes of wow to your home; if you can’t find the perfect finishing touches here, then we’ll eat our hats. If, like us, you’ve got a candle ‘problem’ Candles of Light is a must visit. These pure soy and beeswax candles are infused with essential oils ensuring your home will smell as good as it looks.
For everything else
If you’ve never stumbled upon The Punch List, then you’ve totally been missing out. Stocking just about everything from cushions, candles, furniture, and artwork to hard-to-find fashion labels ideal for the tropics, this is a one-stop-shop that totally delivers. Shop Little Man is another one-store-wonder; we love its clothing lines, accessories, art, and cute details for your home. The range is ever-growing with delightful oddities you never knew you needed. For beautifully designed products from far and wide, Edition Limitee is a total gem. Its founder works with artisans and designers to bring you stunning collections ranging from handmade jewellery to customised fabric. Consider Ribbon and Roses to be a treasure trove of goodies for your home and your wardrobe; the trinkets you’ll pick up here are make for the perfect gift.
Collective Designs Fair, 23rd and 24th September, 410 North Bridge Road, level 6, Singapore 188726 (corner of Purvis Street). Follow Collective Designs Fair on FB and IG.
This article is sponsored by Collective Designs Fair