Local Online Stores Every Minimalist Needs To Know

Discerning fans of COS and & Other Stories, this one’s for you. Our local online shopping scene has stepped up its game with the promising rise of home-grown labels releasing edgy and elevated basics. We have rounded up six online retailers that will help you nail the modern minimalist look effortlessly. You won’t find any of these pieces on Taobao, we promise.
1. KLARRA

Established in 2014, KLARRA is a label by fashion icon Beatrice Tan. The brand boasts sophisticated and utilitarian designs, and pays utmost attention to the nitty details. There are two product lines – KLARRA and FRONTROW BY KLARRA. The former leans towards more casual and relaxed wear with versatile designs, while the latter is a premium range carrying functional pieces with the occasional statement designs.
2. Her Velvet Vase

Her Velvet Vase’s trend-driven and femininely tailored collections screams versatile. Their sophisticated, work-friendly pieces can be easily dressed up – or down –  whichever look the occasion calls for. Neutral and muted tones reign strong with this label, and we can’t get enough of these understated colours.
3. Runway Bandits

If you’re looking for timeless wardrobe staples, Runway Bandits is your ultimate go-to for affordable, luxe minimalist basics. From crop tops to culottes and summer dresses, this local brand elevates some of our must-have basics with their spot-on cutting and quality fabric, bringing a refreshing sense of ingenuity into our everyday sartorial essentials.
4. COLLATE The Label

Although slightly on the pricier side, COLLATE prides themselves in curating classic yet modern pieces that transcend volatile fashion trends. From jumpsuits with timeless silhouettes to tailored trousers and lush midi dresses of elegant cut, their attention to detail is evident. The impeccable workmanship and sophisticated detailing propel each piece to head-turner status.
5. Eight Slate

Local indie label Eight Slate is the brainchild of Savina Chai, a local fashion influencer and entrepreneur. Known for monochrome pieces that are well in line with the modern minimalist aesthetic, the designs are clean and simple, yet edgy at best. Less is always more, and Eight Slate does it right.
6. And Well Dressed

Long time online shoppers may remember Lacepipe, a local online store that went through a massive rebranding last year. Sporting a brand new vision, aesthetic and name, And Well Dressed now creates their own designs and build each collection from scratch. Their effortless pieces gravitate more towards the girly minimalist side with the predominant use of dreamy pastel hues and dainty detailing.