Y21, a Singaporean fashion label previously known as Yacht 21, is embarking on the next stage of its rebranding journey with the reopening of its flagship store at Suntec City.…
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Eve Bliss founder Amy Tsien on riding the functional beverage wave
As more wellness-focused brands emerge in the market, Eve Bliss aims to make wellbeing accessible and culturally relevant. Retail in Asia speaks with its founder Amy Tsien, a retail industry professio…
Purpose-driven Singaporean enterprise Our Barehands opens Funan Mall boutique
The opening of its boutique at Singapore’s Funan Mall features a significant portion of the apparel available is produced through a partnership with a non-governmental organization dedicated to assist…
Everyday Humans founder Charlotte Chen on building a top-of-mind skincare brand for ‘zillennials’
Retail in Asia speaks with Charlotte Chen on building her skincare brand and cultivating rapport with Everyday Humans’ ‘zillennial’ audience. …
Korean vegan skincare brand Melixir sets sights on Asia expansion
Established by Korean millennial entrepreneur Hana Lee, Melixir wants to redefine K-beauty and is eyeing continued expansion into Asia following its launch in Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Th…
Thai accessory label Repleat breathes new life into excess fabric
After discovering piles of unused leftover fabric from an umbrella factory in 2016, Nicharee “Lee” Prasitrattanaporn saw potential in scraps and decided to begin working exclusively with e…
Unspun wants to revolutionise denim manufacturing and retail
Armed with a mission to help eliminate overproduction in the fashion industry, technology and apparel start-up Unspun offers made-to-order jeans customised from waist to stitch. SEE ALSO: Love, Bonito…
Filipino brand Halo Halo gives ethnic crafts a modern revamp
Among the next generation of creatives reinterpreting ethnic crafts into contemporary pieces, Halo Halo, a Filipino accessories label founded in 2013 by siblings Cara Sumabat Limjap and Rocco Sumabat,…
Nana Chan: Elevating craft tea in Hong Kong
While working as a lawyer, Nana Chan embarked on a hiking trip to Darjeeling and returned with a renewed desire to pursue a longtime passion for tea. Chan decided to […]…
Lane Eight to bring sustainable footwear for the ‘everyday athlete’ overseas
Retail in Asia speaks with Lane Eight co-founder Josh Shorrock on crafting the brand, their product strategy, and expanding to Singapore and the United States. …