Style news: YeoMama Batik’s National Day collection, S’pore designers achieve B Corp status
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Singapore Story, batik and lifestyle brand YeoMama Batik's collaboration with Arty Guava, has outfits suited for the whole family.
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YeoMama Batik unveils Singapore Story
Singapore Story is a collection which celebrates the vibrant spirit of the nation through eight prints.
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“Resort chic” aptly describes home-grown apparel and lifestyle brand YeoMama Batik’s collection for Singapore’s 59th birthday.
A collaboration with Arty Guava – a Vancouver-based artist who has called the Republic home for over a decade – Singapore Story celebrates the vibrant spirit of the nation through eight prints.
The fabrics are crafted using handprint batik, a technique that combines hand-drawn and hand-stamped methods, and feature bold patterns inspired by landmarks and elements of Singapore.
The diverse range includes breezy midi and elegant maxi cuts, vibrant co-ord sets and playful jumpsuits, catering to every occasion. Men and children are not left out, with colourful pieces for a coordinated family look. Prices range from $68 for a kid’s cotton shirt to $268 for a maxi dress.
YeoMama Batik has also introduced accessories for more resort vibes. The collection features carryall totes, make-up pouches and bucket hats, as well as batik-inspired gold-plated earrings designed in collaboration with local jeweller Embrace Jewellery.
Singapore Story is available at yeomamabatik.com
Ans.ein launches National Day collection
The local fashion brand’s kueh bangkit-inspired collection Bangkit is a metaphor for Singapore’s growth and rising spirit.
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Home-grown fashion brand Ans.ein is also celebrating National Day with its Bangkit (“rising” in Malay) collection.
It draws inspiration from the beloved local delicacy kueh bangkit, known for its expansion during baking. Serving as a metaphor for Singapore’s growth and rising spirit, this symbolism is woven into the design of each piece.
Standout pieces for women include the Bangkit Kebaya Top, Ruffles Cheongsam and Kintsugi Sarong Skirt, which can be mixed and matched to offer a modern twist on traditional wear. There is also the Bangkit batik shirt for men and boys, and a Bangkit dress for girls.
Ans.ein’s Bangkit collection (from $78 for a linen kebaya top) is available at Design Orchard, 250 Orchard Road, or online at ans-ein.com
Black By Blue Brave drops commemorative timepiece
The local watchmaker pays homage to the nation’s 59th birthday with its SG59 Our Singapore Timepiece.
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Wear your national pride on your wrist with local watchmaker Black By Blue Brave’s latest creation.
Limited to 100 pieces, the SG59 Our Singapore Timepiece is a tribute to the nation’s heritage, culture and achievements. Each watch features a red leather strap and a complimentary interchangeable white leather strap, reflecting the colours of the Singapore flag.
There are plenty of cute design elements. The second hand mimics the flag flying, the minute hand is shaped like the Lion Head emblem, and the hour hand features the number 59. A map of Singapore is also displayed on the dial.
The SG59 Our Singapore Timepiece ($259) is available at all Black By Blue Brave stores, authorised distributors and online at blackbybluebrave.com
Local fashion brands achieve B Corp status
Ms Alicia Tsi, founder of conscious womenswear label Esse.
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With their new B Corp Certificates, home-grown fashion brands Esse and Sabrina Goh stand proudly alongside global sustainability leaders such as American outdoors clothing retailer Patagonia and Australian cosmetics brand Aesop.
Achieving B Corp status is no small feat. It requires undergoing rigorous assessments by the Philadelphia-based non-profit organisation B Lab. Only those that meet the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, scoring a minimum of 80 points, will make the cut. Brands will be recertified after three years.
Esse ( essethelabel.com sabrinagoh.com
Esse, in particular, earned 98.4 points, highlighting founder Alicia Tsi’s commitment to ethical and environmental excellence.
In recent years, the label has undertaken significant initiatives such as moving 60 per cent of its product line to a made-to-order model to minimise overproduction and textile waste, and ensuring that every product is crafted from natural fibres and materials, reducing reliance on toxic chemicals compared with industry norms.
