It’s not just another fashion craze. The capsule wardrobe is a huge part of the minimalist lifestyle that’s caught on for its versatility. The idea of the capsule wardrobe has been linked back to the likes of Donna Karan in the 70s, but its recent revival is thanks to blogger Caroline Rector of Unfancy who reduced her wardrobe to 37 distinct pieces of clothing. Whether your goal is to streamline your wardrobe to high quality pieces, to save time preparing in the morning, or to just make life a little simpler, we bring you a quick guide to the capsule wardrobe.

This week, we had a chat with the founder of Connected Threads Asia and SWAPAHOLIC, Raye Padit. With two successful projects under his belt, this fashion designer is dedicated to providing Singapore with an outlet for sustainable fashion. He shares his thoughts with us about his journey so far. 

In lieu of our collaboration with Hom Yoga, we sat down with the owner and founder of the upscale yoga studio, Ms. Malvina Kang.

Malvina was a vision of zen and grace as she sashayed in to meet with us at her yoga studio in Orchard Central. With impeccable style down on pat and charm in her eyes, we were entranced by the recount of her journey to success. Read on to find out more about her road to achieving mindfulness.

Taking up the role as production manager in a garment factory is no easy task. We first noticed Ms. Lian- pacing the factory floors, talking to team leaders and guiding younger aged workers how to operate the machines. She exudes the strength, patience, and kindness of an elder sister who works hard and guides the ones around her.

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Equipped with a measuring tape, a pen and sheets of technical drawings - Ju Ying ensures that each and every piece of garment meets the required quality and specifications set out by each customer before they are packed and shipped out. 

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When we first met Jin Mei, she was working quietly tucked away in a corner at her sewing station. She is one of the highly skilled seamstress in the factory who is able to sew an entire garment by herself without much help from others. 

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One of the most versatile pieces of clothing in your wardrobe is most definitely– The Plain White Tee. Due to the basic look of the t-shirt, it is one of those classic timeless pieces you can’t go wrong with. Most popularly paired with denims, the combo becomes widely predictable. It could get repetitive whipping out the same t-shirt every other day, but it doesn’t have to.

We love fashion. But how much do we know about what goes behind the process of making them and the people who make them?

The cataclysmic collapse of the Rana Plaza in 2013, a factory building in Bangladesh which houses five garment factories that manufacture for big global brands brought renewed focus to the manufacturing processes practiced by brands that sell goods for mass consumption.