ARTICLE
The importance of sustainability in Biek’s work as a personal curator.
Via Retykle
Learn more about what I do and the importance of circularity and secondhand September in our interview with her!
“My mission to empower women for a conscious lifestyle stems from a deep passion for sustainability and creativity.”
WORKSHOP
Upcycling fashion – Biekindle Mobile
Via SwedCham
I am excited to be asked to host a workshop for a Circular Fashion event. An initiative by SwedCham and H&M, supported by the People’s Association, Singapore Fashion Council, South West Community Development Council, Butik Batok, and more.
Location: Bukit Batok, Cosy Garden.
PODCAST
Empower your clothes, empower yourself. Listen to it on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Honeykids’ Growing Pains with Angela Neo.
In this conversation, we talk about ways to make conscious fashion choices and elevate how you feel in your clothing post-pregnancy and beyond.
ARTICLE
What you need to be a successful entrepreneur
Honeycombers / Launchpad
In this article, I share how important a personal journey with my customers and clients is.
“Fostering genuine connections, empowering individuals, and delivering exceptional experiences set you apart.”
RADIO
Live radio show with Lance Alexander and Cheryl Goh
During the interview, I was asked about my work as a wardrobe curator and how I entered this field. We also discussed the impact of fast fashion on the planet, the affordability of sustainable fashion, reducing fashion waste, my artistic pursuits as Biekindle, and my experience living in Singapore.
BLOG
Global Mindful Journey: How to Experience Long-Lasting Joy from Your Closet
Guest blog post by Biek for Global Mindful Journey
In this blog post, I share my approach on how not to just declutter your wardrobe to minimize clutter but to make it an intentional and joyful process.
“What it comes down to, is that everyone is unique. Even though there’s a guideline for the built-up in your wardrobe, the number of clothes and the style of the items are highly personal and it’s what makes your style and appearance you.”
AWARDS
Honeycombers Sustainability Awards 2023
By Honeycombers
A dream come true! I am absolutely thrilled to share that I have been nominated for Honeycomber’s first Sustainability Awards, alongside 127 other amazing eco warriors who are all working towards a more sustainable future for Singapore.
FAIR
Boutique Fairs Singapore March 2023
Curated by Charlotte Cain
Boutiques is a shopping event promoting quality, design-led merchandise. Directed by Charlotte Cain, it provides a platform to have face-to-face conversations with designers and enjoy diverse interactive activities such as craft workshops, seminars, and food tastings. The event offers an immersive shopping experience.
TALK
Office talk at ReedSmith for Women’s Day with ZERRIN
ReedSmith
In the talk, we helped individuals feel confident with their personal style sustainably. We carried out an awareness assessment and had attendees take a style personality test. By curating brands based on their results, including ZERRIN and local options, we highlighted ways to engage with sustainable fashion. We also covered fabric choices for Singapore, identifying quality, and the concept of making smarter purchases and wearing items for longer periods of time.
ARTICLE
Honeykids: Life hacks: How these mums make easy eco-friendly choices
By Amanda Broad
Sustainability is a buzz word and sometimes it feels too big to get even started. Honeykids asked me how I make easy eco-friendly choices.
“Kids can be voracious consumers – we follow the Montessori philosophy of minimalism, and you can too!”
PODCAST
About how fewer choices make your life richer
With Merel van Vugt
I appeared as a guest on Mereld van Vugt’s podcast to discuss the importance of making simple, but meaningful choices that can enrich your life in profound ways. We dive into the power of simplicity and how it can help you achieve a sense of richness that goes far beyond material possessions (in Dutch).
BLOG
What is sustainable fashion and how can I make sustainable fashion choices?
Guest blog post by Biek for OneSoulManyStories
I wrote a blog post about sustainable fashion, even though that is an oxymoron. I break down the differences between sustainable, ethical, and slow fashion and how you can make conscious fashion choices.
TALK/WORKSHOP
Workshop Styling from the Inside Out” during Earth Day weekend/ Fashion Revolution week
With SMTHGOOD
I hosted an interactive styling workshop where participants received tips on styling from the inside out, explored the 4 Style Personalities, and discovered brands aligned with each personality. The event featured an awareness exercise and curated racks with brands aligned with the style personalities.
ARTICLE
By Honeycombers
Honeycombers asked me about my go-to self-care routines, my favorite places in Singapore for relaxation and rejuvenation, and any advice I have when it comes to health and well-being.
“My all-time favorite is to go into nature.”
ARTICLE
Honeykids: What I want to teach my kids in 2023 – these mums share their New Year’s resolutions
By Amanda Broad
Honeykids asked me what I want to achieve this year, and what I hope my child learns from their experiences.
“Focus on being empathetic and kind to the people around us”
TALK
Greenpush online talk Master the art of Clothes Quality
By Alya Annabi
Together, we explore the art of quality clothing and learn how to make conscious choices to embrace a slow fashion mindset. We talked about design details en how we can navigate the impact of fashion on the environment.
ARTICLE
Entrepreneurs we love: Get to know Biek Speijk, a wardrobe curator and founder of Biekaleidoscope
By Honeycombers
Honeycombers aks me about Biekaleidoscope and my backstory, what my biggest challenge is as an entrepreneur, and how I deal with self-doubt.
“As a wardrobe curator and artist, Biek Speijk uses her decades of experience in the fashion industry to empower women on their self-discovery journey.“
INTERVIEW
Interlunar online mag: Biek’s art
By Interlunar
An online magazine that features emerging creatives. Interlunar features Biekaleidoscope’s story, my artistic journey, and creative processes of making art and closet curation.
INTERVIEW
Expat Living: Biek Speijk talks recycled clothes & decluttering wardrobes!
By Rebecca Bisset for print and Megan Hobson for online
Expat Living wrote an article about my multi-faceted business, art, and life in Singapore. It has a 3-page spread in the magazine and an article online.
ARTICLE
Vogue: 6 ways to give more eco-friendly gifts this Christmas
By Emily Chan
Vogue talks about 6 ways to do eco-friendly gifts this festive season.
FAIR
Trehaus Christmas Fair
At Trehaus, Singapore
A Christmas fair held in Trehaus where I showed artworks.
ARTICLE
By Samantha Yeo
Honeycombers created a comprehensive guide to the best sales and craziest deals happening in November, including Biekaleidoscope’s studio sales for Biekollage and Moon Milk.
ARTICLE
Honeykids: The Mumpreneur label: is it a help or a hindrance?
By Amanda Broad
Honeykids reached out to ask my opinion about how I feel about the concept of the mumpreneur label – is it empowering or unnecessary for women who are both business owners and mothers?
“I wear my mumpreneur label with pride. For me, it represents the balance I am able to keep in my life between work and family.”
TALK
Zerrin talk at Boutique Fairs “How to find your personal style”
By Susannah Jaffer
On a Sunday, I was part of a panel (together with Sera Murphy, Nicole Chin, and Susannah Jaffer as the moderator) to talk about personal style. We talked about your relationship with your clothes and how to make sustainable, durable choices.
BLOG
Zerrin: The stylists helping you create a more conscious closet
By Susannah Jaffer
Susannah compiled an article for 4 stylists, wardrobe curators, and home organizers in Singapore. I share a tip to help you choose mental clarity over clutter.
“I’ve learned that a cluttered closet is usually a symptom of a cluttered mind”
INTERVIEW
Property Guru: Home Away From Home: This Expat Couple Is Living Their Best Life
by Eugenia Liew
Property Guru asked me about finding our home journey in Singapore, the arrival of our baby boy, and my business Biekaleidoscope.