10 homegrown brands to support at A Christmas Extravaganza @ Design Orchard

If you are looking for Christmas gifts this year-end holiday season, you are in luck! From now to Jan 4, 2023, the Singapore Fashion Council will host A Christmas Extravaganza Pop-up at Design Orchard, showcasing a curated selection of homegrown brands. 

The pop-up will feature seven gifting and experiential zones where visitors can browse for fragrances, apparel, food, pet accessories, trinkets and more. 

Here are 10 local brands you can look out for when visiting A Christmas Extravaganza @ Design Orchard:

To reflect the importance of togetherness, fun and love, Singaporean brand Humble Bow will sell a line of homemade and handmade accessories at the event. 

Accessories from the Humble Bow range from $12.90 to $18.90.

Singapore Memories’ quest to define Singaporean products and search for the best aromatic plants has led them to discover native orchids in Singapore with scent notes that can be used in perfumes. 

Scents at Singapore Memories range from $30 to $160. 

Founder of Pinch Ceramics Studio, Tricia, was inspired by the relationship between earth, food and our hands when creating her one-of-a-kind clay projects. 

Tricia shaped every item from Pinch Ceramics Studio in a studio based in Singapore. The items range from $28.40 to $80.25. 

The Career Collection designed by Singapore Airlines is made with upcycled life vests.

The collection includes a Lifesaver Zip Pouch, a Runway Shopper Tote, a Highflyer Messenger Bag and an Altitude Traveller Bag. 

Prices for the collection range from $51.40 to $179.80. 

Healthy snacking can be made possible this holiday season with Boxgreen’s snacks, teas and chocolates made with natural ingredients from around the world. 

A portion of their proceeds is also used to help empower ex-offenders through training programmes and employment opportunities.

Their products range from $19.40 to $51.50.

BYKURAHOME encourages the end of disposable culture, through their sustainable products. 

BYKURAHOME’s products range from $17.05 to $24.50. 

Homegrown brand Boss and Olly are known for their crafted accessories tailored to every pet owner’s individual needs.

Their all-new line of ready-to-order accessories focuses on versatility and incorporates some of their customers’ most highly requested features. 

Pet accessories from Boss and Olly range from $19.30 to $88. 

Gentle Pup is committed to providing pet owners with accessories that are safe, easy-to-wear and comfortable.

Products from the Gentle Pup range from $9.65 to $40. 

Social enterprise The Animal Project (TAP) celebrates the abilities of their artists with special needs by curating quality lifestyle products from their artworks.

Apart from providing persons with special needs with employment opportunities, 50 per cent of TAP’s net profits are used to support inclusion initiatives and celebrate the abilities of the special needs community.

Their products range from $6 to $35. 

Want to try your hand at batik painting? You can do so with Tumadi Traditional Batik Painting’s DIY sets. 

The DIY artistic pieces in the set come hand waxed, so recipients can dive straight into colouring them.

Their products range from $16 to $500.