Having an outlet wherein designers can showcase their craft is a great way to support local products. This is what Design Orchard does. I love shopping at their retail and incubation space because I can find unique clothes and other local products which are perfect for my quirky and eccentric taste.
Most clothing stores display famous brands all over the world. Because of this, there is a limited number of choices for shopaholics like me. I do not normally follow fashion trends since I prefer to explore and experiment different in order to achieve a distinctive and sophisticated look. However, due to the popularity of well-known brands, clothing style becomes repetitive in most stores. People can only find what is “in” the current trend. Imagine most people are wearing skinny high-waisted jeans and crop tops. It is like they belong in a dance group because of the strikingly similar style.
But with Design Orchard, consumers like me will be able to buy fashion clothes and accessories which are labeled authentic Singapore local products. Most local products incorporate a unique concept within their goods and services in order for their business to have their own selling point. With the help of Design Orchard, consumers will be able to discover new styles which have not been introduced in the market yet. What I really like about local shopping in Singapore is that I get to purchase affordable clothes made with high-quality materials and tailored by the artistic hands of a designer.
Aside from fashion clothes, I also like the food items available in their market. A fellow local certain know what are the best flavors to satisfy a local Singaporean. The food items I brought at Design Orchard makes me cook exquisite Singaporean dishes at home.
Since I have been an avid fan of local shopping in Singapore, I also tried out some workshops which were offered at Design Orchard. Local artists and designers are honing their crafts at a working space in Design Orchard. This enables them to hold workshops which they can share to other passionate soon-to-be artists their knowledge and expertise in honing their craft. I really love the interactive lessons which I tried before in a dressmaking and design workshop. It makes me want to establish my own business in the future a create a new local brand for other Singaporeans to enjoy.
Design Chord creates an avenue for Singapore local products to be known worldwide. It also promotes strong cultural patriotism within the locals. I find myself buying more clothes and other products such as furniture, food items, and beauty products at Design Chord than in malls. As a local Singaporean, I like buying Singapore local products because their designs catch my taste. Plus, their products and services are relatively cheaper than branded products.
So, whether you are a local looking for a place to shop, or maybe a tourist finding the best souvenirs, Design Chord is the best place to be. With its unique variety of Singapore local products, you will be able to grab affordable and unique items to satisfy your shopaholic needs.
