It is true when people say that time really flies! In the blink of an eye, it is time for us to usher in the Lunar New Year. And we are all familiar with the traditions associated with the Chinese New Year – boisterous family gatherings, feasting, ang paos or red packets, and buying new clothes! In fact, purchasing new clothes is a symbolic gesture of ushering in the new year. Here are some of the best places to get new outfits for the entire family, from babies and toddlers, and parents!
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This local boutique brand is well-known for its reversible clothing collection. Their Snap! A Whimsical CNY 23 Collection is no different! Featuring fun and whimsical prints that are inspired by local traditions such as lion dance and our Chinatown, their apparels are bound to stand out this Chinese New Year! With apparels for babies, kids and even mom and dad, perhaps get matching outfits for the entire family!
Maison Q, www.maison-q.com
From whimsical printed rompers and sleepwear to comfortable and durable footwear, The Elly Store has them all! The Elly Store is best known for their Chinese New Year collection, which offers plenty of gorgeous printed apparels for newborns up to kids aged 14 years old. If you are looking for new meal accessories or perhaps kids toys for family gatherings, The Elly Store has got you covered.
Opens Monday to Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm.
The Elly Store, 501 Bukit Timah Rd, #02-31/33 Cluny Court, Singapore 259760, +65 9628 0338, www.theellystore.com
If you are looking for fuss-free yet festive-appropriate outfits for the entire family, Oeteo is just the place to shop at. Their festive collection is designed to be versatile for the Chinese New Year as well as any ordinary day out! This 2023 CNY collection features red peonies as well as bunnies prints in varying sizes. The best part is that all their apparels are made of cotton, making it extremely comfortable to wear!
Oeteo, hello@oeteo.co, www.oeteo.co
Big on sustainability? Perhaps check out Sea Apple when you are doing your CNY clothes shopping. Sea Apple is a creative, sustainable clothing brand founded in Singapore, that focuses on original prints, sustainable fabrics and comfort for kids. The theme of their 2023 CNY collection is "Come Together" and features beautiful handpicked fabrics from all over the world. Think printed cheongsams with flutter sleeves for the little ones and mandarin shirts for the boys. The collection also includes a variety of options for parents to match with your little ones!
Sea Apple, www.seaappleshop.com
As one of the top children fashion brands in Singapore, Pocketpig Diary offers over 10,000 kids and baby clothing, bibs and accessories. When it comes to CNY apparels, they will definitely not disappoint. This year's festive collection features origami crane and pear blossom prints for both adults and kids. Whether you are looking for traditional with a modern twist type of cheongsam or mandarin shirt, you are bound to find it at Pocketpig Diary.
Opens Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (By appointment only).
Pocketpig Diary, 9008 Tampines Street 93 Singapore 528843, www.shop.pocketpigdiary.com
All Would Envy is known for their wild and quirky printed apparels and their Chinese New Year collection will surely not disappoint! With mahjong-printed shirts for dad and lucky koi prints for mum, it will definitely be a "huat" year for the entire family! There are even matching prints for the little ones!
All Would Envy, www.allwouldenvy.com
For timeless pieces that are appropriate for the festive season and other occasion, check out Le Petit Society's 2023 CNY collection! Their pieces cater to all generations, from babies even up to grandparents! Explore their thoughfully-created prints such as their Chinese Motif Print Series and Garden Series. There are even adorable CNY temporary tattoos for the little ones and matching bags to keep those mandarin oranges!
Le Petit Society, www.lepetitsociety.com/shop/cny-2023
Dressedingabe has an interesting twist on their upcoming CNY collection, also known as 兔GETHER collection, which came about as a word play to celebrate the Year of Rabbit. Their 2023 CNY collection features a total of 5 family outfit series for everyone, with design prints intended to go beyond the Chinese New Year. Designs include auspicious orange prints as well as bunny-prints. Outfits available ranges from rompers for the little ones to mandarin collared-shirts for dads and flowy dresses for mums!
Dressedingabe, www.dressedingabe.com/collections/together-cny-2023
There is no better way to give into the festive CNY mood than dressing up in traditional Chinese New Year pieces! Thanks to Little Qipao, there is no need to look out place with their modern twist on these traditional apparels. Their designs feture beautiful patterns and colors that are versatile for any other occasions beyond CNY! They also have traditional-looking qipaos, completed with a mandarin collar and slits on both sides of the dress. You are bound to find something traditional for the entire family here!
Little Qipao, www.littleqipao.com
No intention to splurge on new clothes? Perhaps check out Little Kooma for affordable kids' apparel that are inspired by traditional Chinese culture. Think baby-appropriate cheongsams in prints and colors such as clouds, red flowers and ivory floral themes as well as two-piece cheongsam outfits for the boys. There are even adorable-looking CNY ang bao bags for the little ones to carry and store their red packets!
Little Kooma, www.littlekooma.com
If you are looking for quality, comfortable and trendy pieces for your little ones this CNY, Pink Heart has got you covered. Their 2023 CNY collection features adorable kungfu suits for the boys and baby dresses as well as cheongsams for the girls. There are even fun-printed apparels such as their Lion Dance Series for parents!
Pink Heart, www.pinkheart.com.sg
Love Knot is committed to designing and producing outfits hat are relevant and relatable to their customers. The same principles apply when it comes to their 2023 CNY collection! Each piece is thoughtfully-curated with versatility and comfort in mind. Pieces include floral cheongsam for babies as well as matching high-neck qipao dress for mums! While you are shopping, perhaps also check out their CNY 2023 family set, which features apparels in unique designs for the entire family!
Love Knot, www.loveknotlabel.com/collections/cny-2023
When it comes to prints, Elizabeth Little nails it every year. Their 2023 CNY collection, titled Spring Dance 2023, features prints inspired by their love for botanical illustrations and the exclusivity of bespoke Liberty Art Fabrics. This capsule collection features ethereal floaty dresses for ladies, children and pairings for the entire family. All their apparels are made from 100% Egyptian Cotton, making it extremely breathable, lightweight and perfect for Singapore's tropical climate!
Elizabeth Little, 10 Winstedt Road, Block A, Level 3, Unit 03-06, www.elizabethlittle.co
Explore the comfort of batik with YEOMAMA Batik apparels! All their clothing are made using 100% handmade batik sourced from various parts of Indonesia. Whether you are looking for batik-printed cheongsams or apparels for the kids, there are plenty of colorful options here. Their kids line caters to kids aged between 1 up to 10 years old. The best part is that most of their apparels are versatile for any other occasions!
YEOMAMA Batik, www.yeomamabatik.com
Whether you are sporting a bump or perhaps looking for matching outfits for the entire family, ANS.EIN is the best place to check out. Explore pieces such as cheongsam tops, mini batik dresses and mandarin collared shirts - all of which are made from traditional hand-made batik stamp process. There are even bump-friendly pieces for pregnant mums!
ANS.EIN, www.ans-ein.com
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