Fellas, shopping doesn’t have to be a chore. Stock up your wardrobe with fashion-forward pieces from these Singapore menswear labels.
Find yourself stuck in a situation where your wardrobe is looking a tad archaic, but you’re too busy from the daily grind to check out shopping malls for a sartorial update? We feel ya. To help a brother look fly and fresh, we’ve rounded up local labels that ace in menswear for you to update your wardrobe and support homegrown fashion businesses in Singapore. Shop away!
Best local menswear stores in Singapore
1. Kerbside&Co.
Founded by local designer Fahmy Ismail, this unisex fashion label produces denimwear and work clothes. Or “utilitarian garments”, according to its Instagram profile caption. Here’s where you can get your hands on well-crafted jeans, relaxed fits, and vintage Americana vibes. Items are designed and made in small batches, so you don’t have to worry about people wearing the same apparel as you.
Kerbside&Co., available online and at Level 2, 778A North Bridge Road, Singapore 198746
2. Colony Clothing
How about a mish-mash of Western fashion and Asian sensibilities? That’s what you get when you shop at Colony Clothing. The apparel here is created with fabrics that are perfect for our weather, so you can expect breezy yet practical pieces. We’re talking lounge shirts, Japanese-style cardigans, shorts that can be worn at the pool or beach, and more.
Colony Clothing, available online and at #01-37, UE Square, 83 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239920
3. Depression
If your aesthetic leans towards the dark palette, you’ll have no problem shopping at this local brand. It’s heavily influenced by street goth and Chinese elements, resulting in predominantly black collections with deconstructed cuts, interesting layering, and genderless styling. There’s no doubt you’ll be elevating your style once you spend at Depression.
Depression, available online and at Sects Shop, #04-14, Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, Singapore 238858
4. The Shirt Bar
A good shirt is not hard to find, as long as you shop at The Shirt Bar. Its clothes are made from high quality materials, so you can be assured that they can last for a long time. If you’re not fond of ironing your shirts for work, the wrinkle-free range is what you should get for your wardrobe. Jazz up your style with a shirt from the prints collection.
The Shirt Bar, available online and at multiple locations including Suntec City and Wheelock Place
5. Edit Suits Co.
One item every man should have in their closet is a tailored suit. If you’re looking for a custom piece minus the bespoke prices, Edit Suits Co is where it’s at. This atelier specialises in made-to-measure menswear and has an extensive collection of fabrics from the world’s finest mills. The team will be with you every step of the way, from the moment you come in to get measured till you leave the store with your new suit.
Edit Suits Co., available online and at Level 2, 35A Duxton Road, Singapore 089499
6. Duxton
Ditch the typical Uniqlo get-up for something breezy and tropical. Duxton’s menswear range captures the namesake neighbourhood’s unique spirit, as evident in the styles and designs. Where else can you find button-up shirts in snazzy tie-dyes, pastel daffodils, and tropical prints? We spy a reversible kimono in the mix, which you have to get so that you can level up your basic tee and jeans combo.
Duxton, available online and at 75 Duxton Road, Singapore 089534
7. Modparade
Here’s another blogshop in Singapore that has established itself as a fashion haven for women (and men). Its fashion catalogue is brimming with vintage vibes, pops of colours, and unconventional prints. Definitely not for the faint of heart or those who are into single colour aesthetics! If you’re ready to stand out from the pack, whip out those credit cards and start splurging here.
Modparade, available online
8. Arcade
You don’t come across online menswear stores like this much. Arcade started as a blogshop in 2006 to deliver trendy and timeless fashion pieces for men (and women, too!) at affordable prices, and we’re big fans. Expanding its collection of wardrobe staples ever since, Arcade also offers accessories such as bags, pins, socks, towels, and shoes to pair with your new clothes, as well as smart suits for that special occasion!
Arcade, available online
9. In Good Company
The local fashion label, best known for its clean-cut design aesthetic and classic pieces with a twist, introduced its first-ever menswear collection to much fanfare in Singapore. What can you expect, lads? Streamlined wardrobe staples ranging from cotton jersey T-shirts to crisp cotton poplin shirts, tailored shorts, bomber jackets, utilitarian pants, and cotton gabardine cropped trousers. Everything a gent needs in his style arsenal.
In Good Company, available online and at multiple locations including Ion Orchard
10. Biro
Can’t get enough of Japanese aesthetics? Make this under-the-radar local menswear label in Singapore your new favourite online store. The brand is home to timeless everyday essentials, such as silk cotton tees, floral tops, and chambray overshirts, made from premium fabrics sourced globally, and immaculately tailored in Japan. This is slow fashion at its finest, and we’re diggin’ it.
Biro, available online
11. The Authority
This local online menswear label designs for dudes seeking easy styles that aren’t too mass market, minus the hefty price tag. With uncomplicated cuts and unfussy lines typically in monochrome colours, The Authority is a clever fusion of minimalist fashion with a touch of Korean street style. Now, who says you can’t look simple and stylish at the same time?
The Authority, available online
12. Benjamin Barker
There are plenty of menswear stores around shelling out the same heritage-inspired threads but Benjamin Barker is a cut above the rest. Founded locally in 2009, the concept store gets our vote for its unpretentious yet dapper collection of dress shirts, bespoke suits, custom-made leather brogues, and handsome accessories that even the ladies might be tempted by.
Benjamin Barker, available online and at multiple locations including Orchard Cineleisure and Funan
Time to stock up your wardrobe from these local menswear online stores in Singapore, stat!
