12 noteworthy brands to check out at Boutique Fairs Singapore this month

Fellow

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We see your Stanley mug, and we raise you a FELLOW mug. Founded on the balmy streets of San Francisco in 2013, FELLOW set out to give their customers the tools to recreate the much-loved cafe experience in the comforts of their own kitchens. Cue a curation of products including tumblers, pour-over kettles and more, all designed for the aesthetic-conscious java lover.

Studio Karyn Lim

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There's so much attention placed to what you place in your home these days. Enter Studio Karyn Lim, a Singapore-based industrial design who explores a variety of techniques and materials to create tactile works of art that you can take home. This year will mark her first ever solo design exhibition at Boutique Fairs, where some of her form-meets-function artworks can be purchased and brought home.

Cement Produce Design

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If the words 'zen', 'minimalist' or 'japandi' are on your interior design inspo board, then CEMENT PRODUCE DESIGN is one brand you have to check out. Hailing all the way from Japan, the design house spotlights traditional Japanese craftsmenship married with modern designs to appeal to the contemporary customer. Think sleek drinkware, refined carpentry for our home and so on.

Commune Wear

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Started in Myanmar, Commune Wear has since come to establish roots in Singapore, offering handcrafted leather footwear and accessories at pocket-friendly prices. Each piece is lovingly assembled by skilled artisans who carry with them time-tested techniques, and the brand places a strong focus on offering good-quality leather pieces that are comfortable, stylish, and without steep price tags.

You have to slip a pair of Communes on to truly appreciate its comfort and quality.

Perk by Kate

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Local lingerie brand Perk by Kate needs little introduction, having been around in the Singaporean market and offering their ardent fans fabulous innerwear engineered for Asian women. So popular are they, that they've recently announced their expansion into the Hong Kong market.

Founded by Kate Low in 2012, the brand wants to dress women of all shapes and sizes, offering a variety of styles from their signature bralettes to even loungewear. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to compliment your shape – regardless of what shape or size you may be – and comes in a size-inclusive range as well.

Yumumu

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At Yumumu, everything is considered, right down to the fabric weight and weave. The brand was built on the premise of respecting your body's natural movements, attitude and language, so each design is carefully pieced together to move with you. On the design-front, the brand leans towards clean, sleek lines that allow you to build a look to fit your unique tastes. Moreover, every piece you touch is made by their own in-house team of master craftsmen and sewists, so what you're wearing is truly a labour of love.

Re:erth

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For the past seven years since their inception in 2017, RE:ERTH has been championing skincare with a commitment to sustainability. Formulated from two decades of research in collaboration with Kindai University in Japan, the local beauty brand harnesses the restorative power of Japanese white turmeric and spring turmeric to elevate your daily skincare routines. Each product is developed with plenty of scientific know-hows, and with beauty editors all over the world swooning over their considered product range, it's not difficult for you to fall in love with it too.

Miseico

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Beauty junkies looking for more clean beauty brands to add to their bathroom shelves should check out MISEICO, a made in Singapore brand. The PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free brand promises to plant a tree with every order that they receive. On the product front, MISEICO touts itself as a "pro-age beauty and wellness" brand that aims to celebrate your skin's unique make. Choice items include the Eternity Stem Cell Multi-Active Essence that penetrates deeply to deliver a potent dose of hydration whilst rebuilding your skin barrier for healthy, glowing skin. Meanwhile, the Lucent Brightening Multi-Active Balm is a multi-tasking hero that addresses dark spots and dull skin tone, all whilst acting as a cleanser, a leave-on mask and a protective skin balm.

Plural Supply

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If you're keen on handmade body and wellness products, check out Plural Supply. Founded in Singapore out of the founder's innate curiousity about ingredients and the act of creation, Plural Supply is a great place to stock up on gifts for others (or yourself). Expect to find a range of bar soaps, coconut wax candles and body lotions as well.

Jammy's

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We've now come to the food section of the list, and top of section is Jammy's. The brand was started with a mission "to craft the world's most delicious treats that are better-for-you and taste better than the typical rest", and they don't disappoint. Their guild-free popsicles are keto and vegan-friendly whilst remaining gluten-free and absolutely yummy. For morning snackers, you have to check out their granola – our fave is the Hazelnut & Almond Cocoa Crunch Granola – which promise to start your mornings right.

RÓA

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If there's one thing artisanal patisserie RÓA wants to perfect, it's the humble chocolate cake. Their version of the classic sees them creating a decadent and delicious treat whilst keeping it vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut free and eggless. Translation: bite into it, without any guilt or worry about the weighing scale tomorrow. And if you don't believe us, well ask the likes of David Foster or singer Pia Toscano – both celebs are fans of the brand.

Revive

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You work hard at the gym, so your pantry so work equally hard for you as well. That's where REVIVE comes in – their snacks focus on using natural and real ingredients to create easy, fuss-free bites for you. The brand has worked hard to develop Singapore's first shelf-stable overnight oats as well, making morning prep easier and quicker.

Boutique Fairs Singapore "The Spring Summer 2024 Edition" runs from 26 to 28 April, at F1 Pit Building. Get your tickets here.