Used to wearing everything brand-new? There is beauty in mending clothes too! We speak to FIN Crafted Goods to learn more about upcycling and mending denim. Oh, and their exciting new collaboration with UNIQLO Singapore! It’s terrifyingly easy to get sucked into trends these days. How else would the Korean TV series Squid Game reach 111 million viewers worldwide in less than a month? *cue creepy playground music* While I feel no shame being ...
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Inspired by a contest organised by UNIQLO Singapore and DesignSingapore, one futr writer tries her hand at upcycling pre-loved clothes... What do you do with old clothes, or clothes that no longer fit you? In my home, most of our old garments usually meet one of two possible outcomes. Clothes in good condition get donated, while tattered ones become rags. However, not all textiles are created equal, and even a ...
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Shopping! Probably one of Singaporeans’ best-loved past times. While we’re at it, is it possible to remain earth-friendly too? Curious, I decided to put my skills to the test and tried shopping eco-consciously for a month. It’s official, after years of loyal support and top-tier privileges, I’m breaking up with the famed coffee-chain-which-shall-not-be-named. Despite their seemingly strong move towards greener in-store practices, my growing eco-conscience finds it hard to accept the ...
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