Singapore, a city that knows how to stay ahead of trends, is seeing a wave of fashion brands that care as much about the planet as they do about style. From clever ways to source materials to designs that reduce waste, these brands are flipping the script on what it means to look good. And while finding pieces that don’t break the bank can still be a challenge, it’s clear that sustainable fashion is no longer just a niche.
Ready to refresh your wardrobe with pieces that make you look great and feel even better? Keep reading for 10 affordable sustainable fashion brands in Singapore you’ll want to know about!
Our Barehands
Our Barehands is making waves in sustainable fashion with its commitment to empowering artisans worldwide. They utilize off-cut fabrics for limited-edition collections and avoid single-use plastics in their packaging, opting instead for reusable materials.
With a wait time of three to five weeks for orders, the brand ensures that every item is crafted with care and purpose. Check out their online shop for accessories, bags, and apparel for women, men, and kids.
Location:Our Barehands, Funan, 107 North Bridge Road #02-22, Singapore
Esse
Esse, a conscious womenswear label founded by Alicia Tsi in 2017, is a pioneer of Singapore’s slow fashion movement. The brand champions sustainability by using eco-friendly materials like Tencel, bamboo, and organic cotton, while also repurposing surplus designer fabrics to minimize waste. With a focus on timeless, seasonless designs, Esse promotes thoughtful consumption and encourages its community to rethink the lifecycle of their garments.
Dear Samfu
Dear Samfu, founded by Trixie Chua in 2020, breathes new life into the traditional samfu — a practical two-piece outfit once popular among Chinese women. Inspired by her grandmother's wardrobe, Chua reimagines this timeless style for modern women, blending nostalgia with functionality to create versatile pieces perfect for a capsule wardrobe. The brand uses deadstock fabrics, produces designs in small batches, and ensures ethical manufacturing in a family-run Cambodian factory.
Lily & Lou
Lily & Lou specializes in fully customizable clothing, empowering customers to design pieces that reflect their personal style while championing the principles of slow fashion. By encouraging consumers to invest in high-quality garments that transcend fleeting trends, the brand fosters a more thoughtful approach to fashion.
Focused on sustainability, Lily & Lou uses eco-friendly and deadstock fabrics sourced from Asia and adopts a made-to-order model to minimize waste. Local seamstresses and small-scale manufacturers in Singapore also bring each design to life.
ZERRIN
Zerrin is a pioneering sustainable fashion platform in Singapore that combines an e-commerce marketplace with a media platform, promoting ethical and environmentally responsible brands. The platform curates a selection of fashion and beauty products from brands committed to eco-friendly materials and fair labor practices, providing consumers with a unique shopping experience.
OliveAnkara
OliveAnkara blends traditional West African textiles with modern tailoring, creating designs that are both culturally rich and accessible to women of all races. As a slow fashion brand, OliveAnkara prioritizes sustainability by producing limited quantities and repurposing leftover fabrics for accessories and children's clothing. Committed to ethical production, the brand works with local seamstresses in Singapore and sources vibrant, durable cotton Ankara prints from West Africa, while also using eco-friendly packaging.
Graye Studio
Graye Studio embraces sustainable fashion through minimalist designs that blend Eastern and Western influences, promoting a modern zen lifestyle. Dedicated to transformative design, the brand creates timeless garments with enduring quality and style. Specializing in unisex apparel, Graye Studio offers versatile pieces made from eco-friendly materials, including regenerated fibers, to minimize environmental impact without compromising on comfort.
Outfyt
Outfyt is a sustainable activewear brand that combines style and durability to empower women while supporting eco-friendly practices. By using innovative materials like ECONYL, a regenerated nylon made from recycled waste, Outfyt ensures its pieces last significantly longer than typical activewear. With a focus on minimalism, functionality, and ethical production, the brand manufactures in small batches and uses biodegradable packaging, ensuring sustainability across all aspects of its operations.
Location: Outfyt, 35 Haji Lane, Singapore
