Common Rare Singapore 2026: Brands to Find First

Over 200 indie labels from across Asia and beyond. Most have never shown in Singapore. The whole thing costs less than a movie ticket.

Common Rare Singapore runs at Suntec Convention Centre this weekend, 18–20 September 2026. If nothing else has pulled you out the door lately, this is the one to clear a day for.

What Common Rare Actually Is

Common Rare (凡几) was founded in Shanghai by Taiwan-born friends Tiffany Wang and Vivian Sze, who came back from California inspired by its independent market culture. A decade on, the organisers report showcasing 3,500+ small businesses and selling 350,000+ tickets.

The Singapore edition is Common Rare's first overseas event. It also marks the market's 10th anniversary, and the lineup reflects that ambition: 200+ independent brands exhibiting, with over 100 making their Singapore debut. Labels are coming from Taipei, Seoul, Shanghai, Bangkok, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Bandung and beyond.

This isn't a flea market. It's a curated showcase of independent fashion, illustration, ceramics and design from cities that are setting the creative pace in Asia right now.

The Labels Worth Heading to First in Common Rare Singapore 2026

With 200+ vendors across two halls, a plan helps. A good place to start is the Special Collabs zone, a lineup of 20+ Southeast Asian fashion and lifestyle labels curated by Singapore creative studio Streething, where several of the names below are showing. Here's who we'd prioritise.

Tell Your Children (Singapore)

Start local. Tell Your Children was started in 2014 by four Temasek Polytechnic School of Design graduates, and the label's unisex line sits somewhere between street and tropical. Their studio work includes clients like Uniqlo, MTV and Razer, but the clothing is where the personality lives. If you've seen them at Culture Cartel Genesis, you already know the energy. If you haven't, this is a good entry point.

Against Lab (Kuala Lumpur)

Three founders from retail, graffiti/illustration and marketing backgrounds launched Against Lab in 2015. Their motto is "All Endeavour, No Surrender," and the brand operates a flagship in Pudu, KL. Hip-hop, graffiti and local street culture all feed into the output, and the underdog spirit is the point.

For more Malaysian independent labels worth knowing, we've got a dedicated rundown.

Humblezing (Bandung, Indonesia)

Bandung is surrounded by mountains, and Humblezing's design DNA reflects that. The label is considered a pioneer of the "urban outdoor" concept, producing parkas, cargo pants and windbreakers that sit comfortably in the gorpcore aesthetic without losing its Indonesian identity. Relaxed, functional, built for people who actually go outside. Worth checking if you lean towards technical silhouettes with a softer edge.

Earth Major (Bandung, Indonesia)

Founded in 2016 by two sisters, Earth Major is a ready-to-wear label known for original botanical and art-inspired textile prints in earth tones. There's a clear sustainability focus in the production, and the result is clothing that feels considered rather than trend-chasing. If Humblezing pulls you toward Bandung's functional side, Earth Major shows its artistic one.

For a wider look at Indonesian independent labels, we've covered that scene separately.

Futuremade Studio (Malaysia)

Futuremade Studio's minimal, utilitarian approach has been on our radar. The label strips things back to clean lines and functional construction. In a hall full of bold graphics and colour, it'll stand out precisely because it doesn't try to.

Anaabu (Malaysia)

Anaabu makes gender-neutral apparel on a slow-fashion rhythm, with pieces meant to stay in rotation rather than chase a season. Alongside Futuremade, it's part of the Special Collabs lineup, and together they make a strong case for how quietly confident Malaysian design has become.

Japfac (Thailand)

Bags, but make them geometry. Japfac's multifunctional designs are built to be carried more than one way, which makes them far more interesting in hand than on a screen. That alone is reason to see them in person.

Talking Toes (Singapore)

Another homegrown name we flagged at Culture Cartel Genesis. Talking Toes puts motivational phrases on socks, and it's the easiest cop in the hall if you want to leave with something small.

Sundae Kids (Bangkok)

Not a clothing label, but the biggest crossover name on the floor. Thai illustrator duo Poysian Pratchaya Mahapauraya and Kavin Thienvutichai are known for comics about love and everyday life, and have collaborated with Valentino, Levi's and Tommy Hilfiger. At Common Rare Singapore, they're running a dedicated pop-up with exclusive merch and live portrait drawing sessions. Even if you don't cop anything, watching them work is worth the detour.

Also on our list: Blanc Studio for statement apparel, weiweiwei for reworked cottagecore pieces and devil-horn bonnets, Carry Om for experimental bags, Indonesian footwear label Stooli, and Gung Jewellery.

Beyond the Brands

Common Rare Singapore isn't just a shopping floor. Three live tattoo studios are set up inside the venue: Moon Face Dragon Temple, STABLE and kaibirutattoo. There's live music, hands-on workshops and an illustration exhibition.

One standout zone is GREEN-HOUSE Remix, a sustainability pop-up styled like a vinyl record store and put together with rescued and recycled materials. It's a smart touch that reinforces the market's creative ethos without making sustainability feel like a lecture.

The F&B lineup is solid too. PPP Coffee, Homeground Coffee Roasters, Hello Arigato, Smitten Coffee Roasters, Berrybar, Khao and tofu G are all on-site. You won't need to leave the building.

Logistics: Everything You Need

Dates: 18–20 September 2026, 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm daily

Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401–402, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593

Getting there: Esplanade MRT (CC3, Exit A, around 3 minutes' walk) or Promenade MRT (CC4/DT15, roughly 5 minutes)

Tickets: Single Friday S$7, Saturday–Sunday S$9. Bundle tickets (admits 2) are Friday S$11, Saturday–Sunday S$13. Unlimited re-entry on the day. Kids 12 and under get in free. Every ticket includes an exclusive edition tote bag. Available at the door, or online via Ticketmelon and Trip.com.

Good to know: The event is indoor and pet-friendly (leashed or in a carrier). Organisers recommend bringing cash or PayNow since many overseas vendors prefer it.

So, Is It Worth Going?

If your weekend plan is currently "nothing confirmed," Common Rare Singapore answers that pretty decisively. For under ten dollars, you get access to a hall packed with 200+ labels from cities that are shaping independent fashion across Asia right now. More than 100 of them are showing in Singapore for the first time, and seeing regional labels in person usually costs you a flight to KL, Bandung or Bangkok.

The market also works as a starting point for a full day out. If you're already heading to Suntec, there's plenty of reason to explore where to shop in Singapore beyond the market. And if Common Rare's origins make you curious about the Shanghai scene itself, we've put together a guide to Common Rare's home city, Shanghai.

Singapore's market calendar is crowded, but few editions arrive with a decade of curation behind them. Grab a ticket, bring cash, and leave room in your bag.

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