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Slow fashion conversations

Why fashion needs a revolution and the importance of context

Apr 23, 2021

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Why fashion needs a revolution and the importance of context

Context is important in the discussion of the fashion industry. We break down our thoughts here for Fashion Revolution Week 2021.

Written by Aqilah Zailan

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Conscious musings, Slow fashion conversations

From us to you: An honest letter by a local sustainable brand

Jan 20, 2021

Written by Aqilah Zailan

In an ideal world, Gypsied will produce based on the capabilities of our artisans, tailors and your demand. I believe it is not too late to dream of this utopia. True sustainability begins with our everyday choices.

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Batik, New collections

Behind the Panca Indra Collection

Aug 02, 2020

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Panca Indra in Bahasa refers to our five senses.

This collection is inspired by our response to how 2020 has unfolded. Coming back home to one's self is perhaps the most intimate undertaking one could have in this lifetime.

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Batik, Design, New collections

The Making of the Saujana Collection

Nov 07, 2019

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Largely different from repeated geometrical patterns, flora and fauna motifs in batik require a different perspective.

Written by Aqilah Zailan

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Batik, New collections, Stories

Canvasses of Limitless Imagination

Jul 19, 2019

Written by Aqilah Zailan

Not too long ago in 1950s Singapore, batik was considered a valuable commodity that could be pawned. An anecdote based on a true story tells more.

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Batik, Stories

Nusantara Calling

May 29, 2019

Written by Team Gypsied

Inspired by a romantic notion of the old Southeast Asian archipelago, we desire to create fresh stories from a forgotten era—lush, idyllic and fascinating.

Written by Aqilah Zailan

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Batik, Conscious musings, New collections

On Persistence

Aug 19, 2018

Written by Aqilah Zailan

A set back was just around the corner as we turned five. On a journey like this, it can be easy to lose sight of the purpose.

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5 Years of Gypsied

May 21, 2018

Written by Team Gypsied

The quiet times that come between making a life and making a living can be far and few between. But when they do, we find ourselves asking: how did we get here?

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Batik, Handwoven