Singaporean non-profit trade association Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) will launch an e-commerce platform in support of local fashion labels.
Oneorchard.store, scheduled to go live on June 19, is designed to showcase and facilitate exposure of a range of locally-based designers from emerging to established labels. The platform is conceived of as a means to face current challenges in the industry and present an opportunity for sustenance within the Singapore retail market.
The initiative has been borne out by a TaFF consumer survey showing the popularity of shopping on label e-commerce platforms amongst respondents in spite of the impact of Covid-19.
A key finding of the survey was that local brands are just as popular as foreign brands within the territory, with 86 percent of respondents willing to make a repeat purchase of a local brand.
“The launch of oneorchard.store is an essential step in the development of our long-term commitment in boosting the local fashion industry and promoting the local retail ecosystem,” said TaFF spokesperson Jiayi Wong.
“In support of the recovery and the opening of physical retail, we hope this platform can complement those efforts and carry on working towards building a sustainable retail landscape.”
TaFF’s portfolio of homegrown talents range from retailers in womenswear to accessories and childrenswear. Participating brands include Adrian Furstenberg, Ans.ein, Bells & Birds, Carrie K, Forbidden Hill, Ginlee Studio, Hher, Josee P, Ling Wu, Minor Miracles, Oeteo, Plain Supplies, Quintessential, Ranee of Sarawak, R y e, Shirt Number White, The Form, Top Middle Base (Nena), Weekend Sundries and Ying The Label amongst others.
