Moral Fiber
Remember H&M’s garment collecting initiative at the beginning of last year? Since then, the Swedish fashion giant has been hard at work with all the unwanted clothes, recycling them into usable textile fibers to be re-purposed for its capsule denim collection. Consisting of five classic styles—jeans, vests and jackets in various washes—each piece contains 20 percent recycled cotton, maximizing sustainability without compromising on quality. $59.90 upwards, from Orchard Building, 1 Grange Rd., 6235-1459, www.hm.com/sg.
Chain Gang
Hands up if you use jewelry to make a statement in your everyday workwear. For bold yet elegant pieces, look to newish local label Joanne L. by founder Joanne Low for standout earrings, necklaces, rings, cuffs and bangles. If chunky statement rings (some of them prettily accented with gemstones like sapphires, amethyst and topaz) aren’t quite your style, go for the sleek hammered cuffs to punctuate a simple outfit. The label’s After 6 and Simplicite collections will also be showcased for the first time at the upcoming Blueprint (May 15-18)—a great chance to see these gorgeous pieces up close. $180 upwards.
Clean Slate
Online fashion marketplace Shop des Createurs, which carved a niche spotlighting indie, emerging designers from all over the world, has given its web store a fresh new look. New visual aesthetics aside, a handful of new cutting-edge Asian labels have joined the family, including Hong Kong’s Wear And Tear, Taipei’s ShephaneDou Changleeyugin as well as homegrown names Al & Alicia and Fabrix. Prices ($35 upwards) are displayed in SGD so there’s no messing around with currency conversion, there’s free shipping, plus trend stories to read—what’s not to love?
On the Ball
Brazilian World Cup madness has already begun. Sportswear label Puma is riding the hype with its latest lifestyle collection, slated to hit stores in April, inspired by Brazilian culture. Expect a riot of bright colors (including the familiar green and yellow) and tropical prints on footwear, apparel and casual bags. $33 upwards, from all Puma stores including Vivocity.
