It may not have the gravitas of a decade-ending year, but Singapore’s 61st birthday is still one to remember. After all, the country’s 61st is one year closer to its platinum jubilee, and there’s already a refreshed spirit of celebration that a new decade will bring. Maybe it’s the contemporary tunes of this year’s official National Day Parade (NDP) songs, with the anthemic chorus of Iman Fandi’s Giants, the electro-pop beats of Jasmine Sokko’s You’ll Be Okay, or the funky soul of Gareth Fernandez and Dru Chen’s Sparkle. Perhaps it’s also the anticipation of NDP returning to the Singapore National Stadium, with the largest indoor light and drone show yet. Either way, it’s as good a reason as any to invite everyone over.
While there will be a multitude of National Day events and festive feasts put on by restaurants and hotels, those looking to curate a stylish Singapore-themed get-together with friends and family can gather all their inspiration here. GRAZIA Singapore has created a lineup of local brands to check out for planning the perfect National Day celebration at home—enjoy, eat, then head out just in time to witness the National Day fireworks, which will light up the sky in loud and lively patriotic fashion.
Below, the brands to shop in the spirit of “Majulah Singapura.”
Set The Table: Onlewo
A good tablescape is half the fun of hosting, especially when National Day gives you an exact brief. Local homegoods label Onlewo is celebrating an anniversary of its own: 10 years since its founding. It’s not hard to see why a brand like Onlewo has managed to stick around for so long, with a vast catalogue of products that translates Singapore into colourful prints. Its expansive range of table runners is a good place to start when decking out a National Day dinner. Onlewo’s City in the Garden takes a stroll through the country’s beloved landmarks, weaving together the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Newton Food Centre, the former Cathay Building, and Ion Orchard into one richly illustrated scene.
Place The Plates: Supermama
Now that the table has been dressed, plates must be set. Since opening in 2010, Supermama is a homegrown design brand and museum store that specialises in contemporary Singaporean homeware, partnering with more than 100 local creatives and Japanese craftspeople to produce functional and aesthetic pieces. Supermama is best known for their Singapore Blue collection, a line of dinnerware modelled after blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. This year, the label introduces its One Singapore 2026 plate. Produced in Arita, Japan the plate features small icons of Singapore motifs in cobalt blue that are bound to have guests pointing out their favourites between bites.
Don’t Forget The Details: The Intan Atelier
Are you really a Singaporean if you don’t own at least one Peranakan porcelain? Founded by renowned collector Alvin Yapp, The Intan is a private home museum dedicated to all things Peranakan culture, among them its richly decorative homeware and decor, which possesses a unique blend of Chinese and Malay influences. Today, selected pieces from its collection have inspired a retail range through the Raffles x The Intan Atelier collaboration. For National Day hosting, its hand-painted porcelain Taji condiment dishes feel especially fitting for serving sambal or achar. And while you’re at it, the matching hand-painted soap dispensers are a charming Peranakan addition to the powder room, too.
Set The Mood: Scent Journer
Buttered kaya toast in the morning, pandan in the air, salted egg slathered over seafood. Singapore is nothing if not a feast for the senses. At Scent Journer, smells of our locale form the basis of the perfumery’s products. For SG61, Scent Journer is releasing a gift box set of two candles, one which carries the nutty aroma of kaya toast, and another which embodies the rich notes of a freshly-made salted egg yolk. Strike a match before guests arrive, and it’ll be sure to turn the house into a (very Singaporean) home. If candles aren’t your ideal choice of scenting the room, Scent Journer’s Mood Nebuliser is a smart diffuser that makes use of cold diffusion technology, without the need for heat or water. Stay on theme by filling the cartridge with the brand’s Clouds in Heaven eau de parfum, which will soon leave the space smelling of sweet pandan leaves and jasmine flowers.
Save Room For Dessert: Birds of Paradise
We’re quite sure a National Day party will have no shortage of savoury local foods to indulge in. So let us handle the sweets instead. Locally-founded gelato brand, Birds of Paradise is beloved for its use of botanical flavours and ingredients—many of which reflect the herbs, fruits, and flowers of Singapore. This National Day, Birds of Paradise has put together a three-pint trio inspired by local flavours. You’ll have a spread of the sweet and fragrant White Chrysanthemum gelato with crunchy cacao nibs, creamy Pandan Coconut Caramel, and the new Black Sticky Rice, which is made with slow-cooked black glutinous rice and cold-pressed coconut milk. The dessert set even comes with thyme cone toppers to add a herbal crunch.
Stay A Little Longer: Adler Provisions
A successful dinner party has one tell-tale sign: nobody’s checking the time. Unless they’ve got a front-row view for the National Day fireworks, of course. For everyone else, an easy way to keep the evening going is with a good cup of tea. New for National Day is Blend 278 from Adler Provisions, a smooth and refined interpretation of the classic Teh C Siew Dai. Adler combines premium Ceylon and Assam tea leaves, with the former creating a bright aroma and the latter allowing for a malty depth to the taste. Those after a cup of kopi can explore other heritage blends, including Blend 176, the Kopi O Kosong; and Blend 178, Kopi C Siew Dai, both produced with single-origin Lampung Robusta beans roasted in traditional Nanyang style.
A Parting Gift: Nodspark
The best party hosts know to never let guests leave empty-handed. Nodspark’s array of beauty essentials are sure to be a memorable keepsake for this National Day. The local beauty label is best known for its easy-to-apply nail wraps. Their Local SG Flavour collection showcases Singapore designs in the form of playful nail art. The Hornbill nail manicure sees a delightful black-and-white bird perched against a white base coat. The cleverly named Hello From The Otter Side nail wraps feature otters swimming across a teal nail. And finally, there is no nail design more Singaporean than Nodspark’s Shiok Ah! set, a transparent nail wrap with colourful prints of local food like chilli crab and kueh bahulu.
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