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Clothing Brands

Location

Singapore

Founded

2019

Price range

S$47 – S$178

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

211 products

Size range

XS–2XL

New arrivals

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Our Bare Hands

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About

Our Bare Hands is a Singaporean sustainable, ethical handmade clothing label for women and children, founded in Singapore in 2019 by Germaine Lye, Chanel Go and Mitchell Hong. The founders set it up as a for-profit enterprise with a strong social mission: an international collaborative community that creates quality lifestyle pieces with small-producing communities around the world and helps them reach long-term sustainability through profitable trade. The range includes tops, dresses, pants and jumpsuits, kids' clothing, beaded bags, accessories and home goods, many of them made to order. Signature pieces include the Atlas Sleeve Top, the Aurelie Crop Top, the Alberta Bell Sleeve Dress, the Bedouin Pants, Bellamy's Jumpsuit and the Alez Beaded Bag. Most clothing is sewn by refugee tailors in Malaysia, with beadwork from Cebu in the Philippines and leather weaving from Yangon in Myanmar. The brand builds long-term relationships with its artisans, sources quality materials and ensures they are paid a reasonable wage, reinvesting in their training and skills. Our Bare Hands won Best Sustainable Fashion Label at the Honeycombers Sustainability Awards in 2023 and has been profiled by The Business Times and Harper's Bazaar Singapore.

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#handmade#ethical#natural#affordable

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Brand Details

Malaysia, Myanmar & Philippines

Cotton
Linen
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
G
Germaine Lye
C
Chanel Go
M
Mitchell Hong

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of clothing does Our Barehands make?
Our Barehands is a Singapore social enterprise making handcrafted, easy-to-wear clothing with artisan and refugee communities. It makes tops, dresses, pants, jumpsuits and kids' clothing, plus beaded bags, accessories and home goods.
What tops and other pieces does Our Barehands sell?
Our Barehands' tops include the Atlas Sleeve Top, the Aurelie Crop Top, the Baker Fold Top and the Summer Strap Top. It also sells the Alberta Bell Sleeve Dress, the Bedouin Pants, Bellamy's Jumpsuit, kids' pieces like the Mandarin Shirt and beaded bags like the Alez Beaded Bag.
How much does Our Barehands cost?
Our Barehands is a mid-range brand, with kids' clothing from about S$47 to S$59 SGD and adult tops and dresses around S$58–S$178. Its bags and accessories cost about S$12–S$210.
Where is Our Barehands located?
Our Barehands is based in Singapore. It sells online and also offers made-to-order pieces.
Who founded Our Barehands?
Our Barehands was founded in Singapore in 2019 by Germaine Lye, Chanel Go and Mitchell Hong.
Who owns Our Barehands?
Our Barehands is an independent social enterprise run by its founders. It also stocks a few partner labels, but most of its shop is its own range.
Where is Our Barehands made, and is it sustainable?
Our Barehands makes most of its clothing with refugee tailors in Malaysia, with other pieces handcrafted by artisans in places like Myanmar and the Philippines. It pays artisans fair wages and reinvests in their training and skills.

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