Looking Back At The OUTSIDER Fashion Art Festival

Hi Huneybees,

October I call it the fashion month. With so many fashion shows and updates for the new season, there was so much to see, so much to change. But one that was memorable had got to be the OUTSIDER Fashion Art Festival that ran from October 20 - 22.

The location was unorthodox, not some grand hallways or ballroom, but in a hypermart - BigBox, in the suburban neighbourhood area - Jurong. Titled OUTSIDER, this anti-elitist fashion art festival features works from a range of young emerging fashion brands from Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Thailand; 10 Singapore artists created visual art installations, plus 45 works created by fashion graduates from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). A total of 65 young Singaporean and Asian creatives being given a public platform to show off their talents!

OUTSIDER is organized by creative agency Untitled Collective, founded by Zachary Goh and together with Toby Hsu, they have over 17 years in the creative scenes in Singapore and China.

This first OUTSIDER event sees the team bringing fashion and art that’s not mainstream to the general public to create interesting conversations in the Heartlands of Singapore. It’s a passion project to spread the love for fashion and creativity across Asia and whether they profit from it is not on their top priority.

"Many fashion events are exclusive - if you can't secure an invitation or you are not in a certain clique of people, you wouldn't be able to attend. We wanted to do quite the opposite."

There was so many insta-worthy spots and the highlight has got to be the fashion show that features all 13 designers at the event. The brands included Singapore labels Faculty and Voltaire.Visions, plus Lanneret, Alias, Ms Yeeyee, 1=X and Mimblanche from China; Makin Jan Ma, Methodology and Absurd Laboratory from Hong Kong, Batice from Taiwan, Man Chien from Malaysia and Q Design and Play from Thailand. Iconic footwear brand Converse also celebrated its Chuck Taylor All Stars’ 100th year anniversary with an art installation space.

I'm definitely in love with this fresh new take on fashion and art. The fashion pieces will be breathing in new air for our wardrobes and hearing that Zachary and Toby are planning for this to be a yearly event,  I'm definitely looking forward to the new OUTSIDER event! 

For more information and details on the works of art and designers, go to http://outsider.sg/.

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URBAN REVIVO Collaborates With Artist Pauline Yau For A Different Shopping Experience

Hi Huneybees,

There's a new fashion player in town all ready to change our fashion scene - URBAN REVIVO. They are set to take on global competitors such as Spanish clothing retailer Zara, British brand Topshop and Swedish label H&M.

Founded in 2006, URBAN REVIVO officially opened its first store outside of China in Raffles City and Plaza Singapura. Stepping into the store, you are immediately welcomed by the brightly lit, spacious shopping space, where each collection is nicely segregated and arranged for the best shopping experience. You can have your very own private shopping space without having to fight with another browsing customer.

As you walk into every section of the store, there's a showcase of what's new and recommended. Alongside, there's beautiful installations to make the pieces shine even more and its all part of a collaboration with Hong Kong based artist - Pauline Yau to bring her artwork to life in all 180 stores, globally, including Singapore's. 

The new collaboration is in line with the brand’s core concept of Play Fashion and marks the latest installment of the brand’s ongoing passion and support for the Arts. URBAN REVIVO x ART is an ongoing collaborative project with various artists. Previously, the brand worked with artists such as Janine Rewell and Juslin Maunula. 

Entitled as Motion in Flight, we can experience the pairing of Pauline's organic creations with the softness to URBAN REVIVO's Fall collection. The design concept was selected to create, inspire and evoke a sense of nature, ever changing landscapes and the beauty of Fall, much like the ever-changing fashion cycle each year (Fall-Winter and Spring-Summer). 

The artwork will features elements of movement, flashes of colour and pulsing vibrancy of life in nature. You can also find beautiful circular wire-framed structures willing the windows and pillars in stores, with elements of gold butterflies dancing, bringing a pop of vibrancy into the store.

URBAN REVIVO not only carries fashion pieces for the ladies, they have it for the guys and kids as well; with shoes and accessories, this could be your one-stop shop for all your wardrobe needs. Their design are nothing short from the European designs, very in line with what's hot in the fashion scene these days.

For those who are skeptical of a Chinese label, you can throw that behind you as they are very careful with choosing their fabrics, every hem is stitched nicely, you won't find running threads. It's definitely a label that can be on par with those big labels as mentioned above.

The price range is a little steep though, I would say it starts from S$30 and above for each clothing. I would have loved to purchase more, but sadly their range of sizes were not too "big girls" friendly. For those size 14 and above, you might have to try your luck. I really do hope that they cater more sizes, coz I'm pretty in love with their designs.

See! I even picked to wear this adorable suede jumper/dress to attend the Singapore Fashion Week 2017. It's a design you don't see everywhere and it's so vibrant, I definitely stood out from the crowd.

So, if you are interested to check out Urban Revivo, do pop by their stores at Plaza Singapura and Raffles City. More on their website - http://www.urbanrevivo.sg/urbrand.htm?type=home.




URBAN REVIVO 

Raffles City #02-24/25/26, 252 North Bridge Road (Singapore) 179103

Tel: +65-6264-3838 | Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily

Plaza Singapure #01-18 to 22, 68 Orchard Road (Singapore) 238839

Tel: +65-6835-7318 | Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily

Instagram: @UrbanRevivo| Facebook: @UrbanRevivoFashion

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[What's New] My Exclusive Moment With Renowned Beauty Influencer PEARYPIE

Hi Huneybees,

It was definitely a super fulfilling day today! Amidst my rushing around for the Singapore Fashion Week 2015, I made a special trip down to Sephora @ ION Orchard in between the runway shows, to meet a renowned Beauty Influencer - PEARYPIE! 

Amata Jittasaenee aka PEARYPIE is one of my favourite beauty guru. Raised and born from Bangkok, Thailand, this petite sized make-up artist has won my heart with her beauty tips, well edited makeup tutorial videos (every video is like a TV ad!) and she has endorsed tons and tons of beauty brands, she is someone I aspire to be ~~~ 

And on this very day, she is here as TooFaced Lipstick Mafia, to meet and greet her fans in Singapore as well as to share her tips with us. I've been a fan of TooFaced since their launch and I would get their products without fail. So imagine, my excitement when I heard that they were bringing PEARYPIE here to Singapore! 

Of course I had to snap more photos with her before I head back to the Fashion Week shows. Stay tuned as I will be sharing more updates! :)

Have a great weekend! :)

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