Fashion Business with a Cause

Rag trade businesses that go to the aid of single mothers, abused women and also against child trafficking.

(1) Mother and Child Project
Founder : Anna Tsang, 51
Since : March 2006
Sell : Jewellery pieces, casual shirts, pants and up-market silk dresses
Price range : $29 to $150
Where : Dinky Doodles, 33 Bali Lane (2nd floor) between 1pm to 8pm
Mother and Child Project shop, Simei Care Center, 10 Simei Street 3
St Andrew's Cathedral, every first Sunday of the month
Support : Women with low education, minimal family support and children below age of 7

(2) Big Is Gorgeous
Founder : Sharmilah Begum, 34
Since : January 2006
Sell : Plus-sized pieces from XL to 8XLs, special orders for larger sizes that 8XLs
Price range : $30 to $280
Where : Big Is Gorgeous, 03-00, 20 Peak Seah Street
Support : Plus sized women

(3) Bloom Enterprise
Founder : Diana Saw, 37
Since : September 2006
Sell : Eco-friendly bags handsewn out of recycled rice bags
Price range : $9.90 to $79.90
Where : Order online on Bloom Enterprise, riverkids project or contact Marie (pansies@gmail.com)
Support : Single mothers

(4) The Singapore Shawl
Founder : Shelley Siu, 64
Since : 2004
Sell : Hand-sewn shawls and scarves
Price range : $12.90 to $1500
Where : #01-07 Singapore Flyer
Gift Shops at Ritz Carlton, Goodwood Park Hotel, Fullerton Hotel
Discover Singapore at Changi Airport Terminal 1 & 2 Departure Halls
Robinsons The Centerpoint
Robinsons Raffles City
Support : Single, retired, divorcees and retrenched women