5 Best Shops in Singapore for Modern Cheongsams and Batik (2024)

If you want a piece that is truly yours, get one made at the hip Studio HHFZ at Katong's creative hub, MOX. You start with a consultation with the dressmaker and the magic begins to happen. From their portfolio, you'll see traditional designs made fresh and elegant again – sometimes with a modern twist. Details like the mother-of-pearl buttons to tweed fabric make the creations stand out from other modern cheongsam. Need a cheongsam jumpsuit? They make one too.

BUYThe key to a good cheongsam lies in the fit sogetting a bespoke piece is a must. No two piecesat Studio HHFZ are the same – you can bring yourown fabric or shop for the perfect piece in-storewith the dressmaker. From that base, customise itwith buttons, pockets or fluttery sleeves. Dresses
not your thing? Make a jumpsuit instead if youprefer the comfort of pants.

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Behind every batik fabric is a story.Batik refers to the technique of makingintricate patterns onto a piece of fabric.A delicate, time-consuming art form, a lotof skill is put into designing each sheet.Look closely and each motif also carries symbolic meanings – and this is whatowner Oniatta Effendi showcases withevery collection.Whether it’s the Merdeka jacket withparang prints, which symbolise victoryand power, or the men’s shirt adornedwith the Garuda (a mythical bird), whichrepresents masculinity, the garmentsyou’re wearing all tell a story.

BUYGet a kebaya set from the Nostalgiaseries. Each set is inspired by strongwomen in Oniatta’s life and come with a
white kebaya in several styles, a piece ofbatik tulis and an optional obi belt.

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You won't have to worry about the missing piece in your wardrobe at this homegrown label. Give yourself a fashion update this CNY with modern cheongsamscomplete with flattering silhouettes and soft, breathable fabrics that are perfect for our balmy climate. Make heads turn with designs that include cape-sleeved frocks, off-shoulder jacquard dresses, laced jumpsuits and more in drop-dead gorgeous prints. Dress the entire fam with matching prints for men, boys and girls while you're at it.

BUY Set trends with the Mirabella Cheongsam from The Missing Piece’s 2020collection. It features a luxurious and unique multi-coloured floral lace fabricthat is reminiscent of Peranakan batik.

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If you're one to be bold at family gatherings, ba-tick clothes shoppingoff your listat this mother-daughter boutique.With an eye forgorgeous batik, browse through racks and racks of women's pieces inmodern silhouettes specially designed in-house and made with handcrafted batik sourced from various parts of Indonesia. Update your wardrobe with fresh threads like flared slit culottes, wide-sleeved wrap tops, bodycon dresses as well as bareback cheongsams just in time for Chinese New Year.

BUYA batik jumpsuit – for you and your mother. From fitted halterneckstyles to comfortable roomy jumpsuits in batik print, these pieces fit anystyle and make you feel and look good.

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Ethical, sustainable and fashionable, ANERDstore is morethan just a fashion label. It works with craftsmen fromIndonesia to produce one-of-a-kind batik or tenun (clothmade from a traditional art of weaving) pieces. Shop blouses,kimono tops, skirts and even batik notebooks. ANERDstorealso holds batik-making workshops for the public to drive moreawareness to the art of batik.

BUYKeep it casual with batik culottes that you can pair with at-shirt for everyday wear. On days where you need to impress,wear it with a matching batik tunic to make a statement.

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