Get your sustainable shopping fix at Our Barehands, a social enterprise selling lifestyle apparel and accessories. And now, you can touch and feel the goods in person before the purchase – at its new physical store in Katong i12. Called Pop Palette, the shopping space is a compact showcase of Our Barehands' collections old and new.
A bit of a backgrounder on Our Barehands. Founded by Chanel Go, Germaine Lye, and Mitchell Hong, this homegrown label works with artisan communities in the region, championing traditional crafts and supporting artisans in making a living. Online and at the store, you can pick up handmade apparel by Mr. JS, a talented tailor based in Malaysia; beaded accessories from the Khoyla sisters in India; blockprinted textiles from masters in Gujarat, India; and more.
Our Barehands also shuns mass production, instead ascribing to a Made to Order approach. So yes, if you're not buying off the rack, you'll likely have to wait three to five weeks for your purchase to arrive. But hey, the environment will thank you.
Check out Our Barehands latest collection here, and read our full interview with the founders at this link.