The Journal

Normally, what you see on social media is not a pure reflection of relationships and narratives, but in this instance, it is, if not a window into their deep bond. Sweet, encouraging notes and photos occasionally pepper Kheng Hua and Shi-An’s Instagram feed, reflecting a special relationship they share as mother and child, an enviable friendship, a love that is one of a kind. In this interview, Kheng Hua and Shi-An speak candidly about their long-distance relationship and how Shi-An is forging her own path in the art of acting and performance, inspired by her mother’s journey.

The bond between mother and child continuously evolves and blossoms, transcending generations of women. When a mother becomes a grandmother, and when a woman becomes a mother, new bonds are forged and a deeper understanding forms between mother and child. In our three-generational photoshoot, with Carolyne and Aarika we learn more about how their relationship has evolved over the years, what it means to be a grandmother; and mother.

We released our very first Progress Report which highlighted our brand’s progress and challenges in 2022. Over 2022, we have continued to take a sustainable approach towards building our brand, tracking our progress, achievements and goals.

Staying true to our value of transparency, we have tracked our progress and want to keep you updated on our progress, achievements, and goals - as we continue to learn and evolve.

 

Connecting over Instagram, we’re deeply inspired by Qiyun’s work, especially in the sustainability space. Qiyun wears many hats – she’s a sustainability consultant, climate activist, artist and is currently building Climate Commons, a climate communications platform with interactive media elements. 

When we conceived this collaboration to raise funds for Seven Clean Seas, it was a no-brainer that we had to reach out to Qiyun to create an original artwork. Learn more about Qiyun and her work below.

To mark the launch of our new range Foundations and #PlasticFreeJuly, we collaborated with modern calligraphy artist, Trudy Zhang, to create a unique art tote and raise funds for social enterprise, Seven Clean Seas. 

Trudy is a close friend of the brand, and has been creating many heartfelt pieces in collaboration with us over the years. Her ability to draw from rich and deep emotions and translate that through each work that she creates inspired us to collaborate with her for this meaningful project. Read on to learn more.

To mark the launch of our new range Foundations and #PlasticFreeJuly, we collaborated with fibre artist, Alicia Kirwan, to create a unique art tote and raise funds for social enterprise, Seven Clean Seas.

Alicia, a self-taught fibre artist, was first drawn to the craft by the tactile nature of yarn. While her art practice and the fibre art form is still relatively new in Singapore, she boasts many creations that have found loving homes all over the island.

This month, on the back of Mother’s Day, we turn our focus to the modern-day hero – mothers. Paying tribute to mothers in all shapes and forms, we celebrate real... Read More

Ex-editor turned florist, Yi Lian Ng has worn many hats. The multi-hyphenate spent over 10 years in fashion journalism before striking it out on her own by launching Yi Lian Ng Floral Atelier. Yi Lian strikes us as a candid person who goes against the grain, and that is reflected in both her career as well as personal life. She’s been open about her relationship with her partner and creating a blended family with her partner’s children on social media. In this interview, she speaks honestly about inheriting his children and being a mother-figure to them.

To celebrate the launch of our second Wardrobe Hero, the Cloud Ensemble, we speak with sisters, Maya and Mili, who are the founders of Moom Health. Moom Health is a women’s health platform aimed at freeing women’s health solutions from a one-size-fits-all narrative starts with an integrative approach that is personalised to one’s unique health needs. 

Tell everyone you fixed it yourself, or help a friend patch things up. We’ve put together easy to follow repair videos with Renee of Repair Redefined, a clothing repair advocate and mending enthusiast.

Why not pick up a useful repair trick or two, and make your grandma proud?