Where do clothes go to die?
On more than one occasion, I find myself staring into my wardrobe and marvelling at one of life’s biggest mysteries:
“Despite the mountainous amount of fabric I own, why do I have NOTHING to wear?”
The first-world solution to this classic first-world problem is simple: buy more clothes.
According to a CNA report,...
A Guide to Buying and Selling Preloved Fashion Online
If you're a fashionista who could do with a little extra cash (and who doesn’t?) - then selling preloved fashion online may be your next venture! 💵 💵 💵
On the flip side, maybe you’re a bargain hunter looking for a designer dress at a fraction of the designer price...
7 Fashion Trends Changing The Way You Shop
We’re living in a digital age where trends change overnight or within a matter of minutes online.
Where brands are selling experiences as opposed to products - because who buys products anymore?
Where houses and cab rides are shared by complete strangers, and phones might as well be called our other...
The Guide to Sustainable Consumerism
We hear a lot about sustainability in today’s world, and we use this word a lot in the Carousell office. Mass consumerism is seen as responsible for a lot of the world’s ills, and we are encouraged to drink fair-trade coffee, buy vegetables from local farmers, and be diligent...
Guide to What, Where and How to Start Thrifting in Singapore 2021
“Thrifting”: the new buzz term that has recently taken over much of the fashion world. What is it and what does it actually mean? Who dresses in “thrift fashion” and how do I dress in it too?
If you haven’t already noticed, thrift fashion is everywhere! Girls and guys alike...
Top 10 Sneaker Investments That Have Risen In Value
All image credits Nike, Balenciaga, adidas and various sources
You’ll no doubt know some collectible sneakers can be insanely valuable, with some sneakers going for well into the 4 figures on marketplaces like Ox Street.
Whether you have a casual interest in browsing the most expensive sneakers, or you got inspired...
The Green Carpet: 15 Celebrities Who Rock Sustainable Fashion
The Green Carpet movement has celebrities and designers wearing eco-friendly fashion and showing their support for the use of more sustainable materials, and we totally love it!
First-timer Guide on Why, Where and How to buy Secondhand Luxury in Singapore 2021
So you’ve worked hard, saved up and are ready to step up your fashion game. Or, you already own one or two luxury items from the big brands out there. Forget the PU leather bags you bought from Forever 21 when you were… 21 years old. Or that $10...
Earth Day 2020 during COVID-19: Improving environmental impact while staying home
Have you seen the clean canals in Venice? The clear skies in India and China’s industrialised cities? Yes, the rubbish, pollution and smog are gone. And that is just one of a few upsides we get from COVID-19 - the return of beauty to Earth. So this Earth Day,...
How To Use Old Clothes To Make New Outfits
In today's ever-evolving world of fashion, keeping up with the latest trends can be tough on your bank account.
For many fashionistas though, the sad reality is that the only affordable style must-haves also happen to be last season’s.
Your best bet for keeping up with current style trends without breaking...