Published 27 July 2016 ● Last Updated on 1 October 2020
While Team Secondsguru often talks about reduced consumption as the best way to resolve the environmental problems we are faced with today- if we all consume less, we will create less waste – we are cognizant of the fact that some degree of purchases just have to be made in order to feel good, no, more like feel AWESOME! As Singapore is buzzing with the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) fever, we decided to list out few of our favourite eco-friendly brands which have offers on till end of July 2016 (early August is some cases) for their patrons.
So don’t waste any time, read on and buy what you must!
Furniture and Home
1. Journey East
315 Outram Road, #03-02,Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore
Head over to Journey East for interesting furniture pieces- each with a soul. [Find out more about the brand in our tete-a-tete with the founder Ms. Anita Sam]. All items in store are made of either reclaimed teak or sustainably sourced wood. So you can spend the $ without feeling that you are doing a disservice to Mother Earth. Their GSS offer which is valid till Aug 14, 2016 is a flat 20% off on all furniture [30% off on dining sets only]. Moreover they are offering free delivery for purchases over $1,000.
Our Pick: The Trapezium bookrack by d-Bodhi made from solid reclaimed teak wood. Original Price SG$2,210. Now SG$1,105
2. Triple Eyelid
If you are looking for simple, ingenious one-off upcycled furniture and home decor items, look no further. Handmade in Singapore by a team of designers, Triple Eyelid uses sustainably sourced and reclaimed wood. Their upcycled items are made primarily from industrial waste in Singapore. That’s what we just dig about the brand.
Our Picks: The Lumberjack stool. Original Price SG$350, Now SG$315. The Crushed Concrete Desk planter. Original Price SG$35, Now SG$31.50. Buy here.
3. Artisan’s Garden
For those among us who love aromas, this is a perfect pick. Artisan’s Garden creates handmade soy-based candles in Singapore and has 25 fragrances to choose from. Unlike petroleum-based paraffin wax, soy is plant-based, non-toxic and naturally biodegradable – so make that switch if you haven’t already! Artisan’s Garden does not have any special GSS promotions this season, but given the reasonable price of their products, it deserves a place in this list. Gift it out, or top it over your warmer!
Our Pick: Wax soy melts, priced at S$17 for about 40 hours of scenting. Buy here. Also stocked by Scent Witch Wellness at Square 2, Singapore.
Accessories
Twin Within
We love that Kristin, the founder designer at Twin Within, gets all her stunning pieces made in the Philippines. Hand crafted by marginalised women who are often sole bread winners for the family, Twin Within touches a special chord in our hearts. Not to forget that their designs are gorgeous. In fact, I own one of them (a gift from my Secondsguru co-founder!). Psst: All the Twin Within neck pieces have a 15% discount offer right now!
Our pick: The Capri Black. Original Price US$110. Now US$93.50. Use the code ‘GSS15’ to enjoy a 15% discount. Buy here . Also stocked by Threadbare & Squirrel in Wheelock place and Tui Collection in Cluny Court, Singapore.
Clothes
1. Matter
Born out of a unique collaboration between rural artisans and local designers in India, Matter is a sustainable brand which fits the bill of effortlessly chic and environmentally friendly in the same breath. Fabric designed by Indian designers is converted into stylish, one-off statement pieces- check out the Sideswept Dhoti, Lounge Lunghi and The All Day Jumpsuit for a peek at their cool designs. Matter is not biased towards a gender; they make funky clothes for men and women alike. The brand has a special promo on select items here during the GSS. Promotion ends on July 31st 2016.
Our Pick: The Sideswept dhoti inspired by the drapes of the Indian dhoti in Mobi print. Original Price US$129. Now US$99 . Buy here
2. Akaaro
Available at Curator’s Den, #02-20E, Level 2 Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore
Handwoven by artisans in India and designed by an award-winning Indian designer, clothes in the Akaaro range are an interesting blend of tradition and technology. The designer Gaurav Gupta juxtaposes traditional looms with new technology for garment manufacturing- and the output is head turning! Curator’s Den in Great World City houses few one-off pieces of this brand exclusively in Singapore and currently all the items are available at 50%.
Our Pick: The cotton striped shift dress. Original Price SG$344. Now SG$172.
3. Etrican
Designed in Singapore by Yumiko, the Head of Design and Production at Etrican, and manufactured under ethical work conditions in India, Etrican has GOTS certified organic cotton clothes for women and babies. Given the weather in Singapore, you will love the feel of the cotton against your skin!
Our Pick : The white maxi dress which is priced at SG$ 85 and the lavender baby onesie priced at SG$28. Use the code ‘secondsGR0716’ to enjoy a 20% discount. Buy here. Also stocked by Time after Time, 62 Haji Lane, Singapore
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