About Urban Revivo
Urban Revivo is an everyday premium trendy brand that began in 2006 with the mission of improving people’s lives through fashion.
Urban Revivo has over 360 stores worldwide, including locations in Singapore, Thailand, and The Philippines, along with world-class design centers in London, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. In 2021, Urban Revivo officially launched urbanrevivo.com to give customers the ability to shop Urban Revivo anywhere in the world.
Urban Revivo drops hundreds of new styles every week, designing over 10,000 styles a year, delivering the latest runway-inspired, ready-to-wear designer and high street fashion trends to our stores and customers at prices that are affordable.
Urban Revivo’s core value is to inspire those who imagine every path as a runway, precisely because we believe they are the ones who push fashion forward. The dreamers, believers, creators and trendsetters who dare – dare to try, dare to break the rules, dare to embrace themselves, dare to work hard but play even harder, and dare to take the road unexplored.
Overview of Urban Revivo
While the rest of Jewel Changi Airport opened to great fanfare in early April, a few stores remained hidden behind hoarding. One of these was Urban Revivo, the fast fashion brand with hundreds of stores in China, whose first overseas outpost opened right here in Singapore in Raffles City in early 2017. Back in April, the Jewel store’s massive duplex facade was not yet ready to meet the world. But the shutters were finally removed in late July, and you could say the Chinese Zara’s third store in Singapore is worth the wait.
The store concept is a grandiose-sounding architectural reinterpretation of a forest inspired by the naturalistic elements of Singapore , but there’s not a tree or hint of green in sight. Designed by Fabrikr, the Seoul-based artist duo behind many of Gentle Monster’s store art installations and some of Seoul’s hippest spaces, the 9,139 sq ft, two-storey space is stark white and features a striking series of arches, which are meant to depict canopy-like foliage , which pay homage to Jewel’s lush gardens and landscapes.
Floor-to-ceiling plasma screens play a hypnotising montage of blue water droplets tumbling and crashing, inspired by none other than the ever-mesmerising Rain Vortex. It’s supposed to create a sublime and multi-sensory retail journey.
That’s all good, but how are the goods? After all, you walk into a shop not just to gawk at its amazing interiors, but also to buy stuff, right? How do the dresses, shirts, bags and shoes in China’s Zara compare to the real Zara in terms of price, quality and style? 8days.sg investigates. By shopping, of course.
Those aren’t just arches, okay? They’re canopy-like foliage as you walk through a jungle of, not exotic animals, but the season’s trendiest fast fashion styles.
The massive blue plasma screens are artistic digital projections of water droplets — a tribute to Singapore’s most amazing indoor waterfall.
The duplex store, one of 11 in Jewel, is two floors of fast fashion, with clothes for women from $29.90 to $89.90, clothes for men from $29.90 to $79.90, shoes from $49.90 to $79.90, accessories from $9.90 to $49.90, and bags from $39.90 to $79.90. Seem more affordable than Zara, if these prices are an indication, no?
Fashion’s obsession with the ’80s continues, and the era takes centrestage across the label’s Fall/Winter 2019 collection. Expect exaggerated shoulders, high waists and bursts of colour, along with oversized silhouettes, and neon hues and bold prints so loud, your mother would tell them to shut up. (FYI: The clothes you see here are from the previous collection, although we did already spy lots of ’80s love when we hit up the store in late July).
Unlike many fast fashion stores which pack as many goods and racks into the shop as sardinely possible, Urban Revivo’s Jewel store is spacious and comfortable, and merch is properly laid out with respect, and not squeezed onto a rack or thrown into a bin.
Simple, chic and ’80s on-trend. The clothes all fit well and feel — not exactly luxe — but certainly sturdy and comfortable. Not bad at all for the price.
Neon tee is fun, and the skirt feels really well-made. Defo comparable to Zara in terms of price and quality. Does $79.90 for a pair of chunky sneakers seem a tad on the expensive side? Maybe for a non-sports and non-designer brand, but these shoes got a lot of positive comments on an Instagram pic we posted (but no, we didn’t end up getting them lol). The bag’s cute, but a little generic and not exactly cheap.
Sorry about the annoying pose (we were goaded on by the in-store stylist. Ask one of the stylists for help if you want a lot of stuff brought to you which you’re gonna be tempted to buy). The tee won’t last many washes without its collar stretching out of shape, but then again, it isn’t too pricey. The skirt is on-trend and comfortable but a little on the thin side. The bag is cute, a trendy mini that’s currently the rage with designer labels.
We feel like we’ve bought something like this from Zara before at pretty much the same price and with comparable quality. Summer feels.
One of the items that came home with us was this pair of kitten heels. They’re very comfy and the quality is pretty good, but its real power is its leg-elongating properties. Thanks to the pointy design which lengthens your feet and your legs, it gives the illusion of longer gams. We’ll be wearing these often.
A hint of retro, a dash of street and a sprinkling of office elegance — is this Urban Revivo’s recipe for success? The Chinese brand has plans to open hundreds of stores worldwide by 2020. Watch out Zara, Topshop, Mango and H&M.
FAQ
Do I need an account to place an order?
You can shop without creating an account. However, we recommend you register to enjoy the following benefits:
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How to place an order?
Choose a category from the navigation menu at the top of the webpage or search to explore a specific style, trend, or category.
Select your desired piece and click on the item to view more details.
To add to cart, simply select your desired size and color and click ‘add to cart’. Once you’ve added all items, checkout your items via your shopping bag. Click on the bag icon on the top right hand corner of the webpage to view your shopping bag. Then, click the checkout button to checkout.
- Sign into your account or, if you’ve not created one yet, proceed via guest checkout.
- Enter your address, payment method and delivery details to complete your order.
- That’s it – we’ll confirm the order within 1-3 business days and it will be sent your way.
When do you ship my order?
We ship most items 3-5 business days after receiving your order. When your order has been shipped, we will send you an email with tracking details. Please note that orders may be split into multiple shipments, and items ordered together may not be shipped on the same day.
For pre-order items, the estimated shipping date can be found on the specific description pages of the items.
Where can I find size & fit advice?
Click on the ‘Size Guide’ button on each product page for the detailed measurements of each product, conversion chart and size fitting guide. When selecting your size on the product page, you may also find the product measurements of each size right below the size selection section. If you are unsure about your size, simply reach out to our customer service team.
An item that was added to my shopping cart was sold out?
An item is only reserved for you when your purchase is complete. If an item is extremely popular and is limited in stock, it might be sold out once you reach the checkout. You are therefore encouraged to submit your order and payment as soon as possible.
Do you restock items that are sold out?
To be notified if a sold-out item becomes available again, click on ‘notify me when available’ on the specific item page, select the size you need, and then enter your email address. We will inform you when the item gets restocked.
Can I cancel or modify my order? Can I change shipping address?
It is only possible to make modification to your order within 2 hours of order placed and if the order has not been processed. This includes cancelling an order in full or in part, changing an address, changing a shipping method, and adding, replacing or removing items from your order. We process orders very quickly, so modifications cannot always be fulfilled. You must immediately contact our Customer Service Team (within 2hours) at service@urbanrevivo.com with your change/cancellation request details included.
What currencies can I pay in?
We provide nine currency conversion options on our website. You will be charged the equivalent of USD in your selected currency at the checkout page.
Is my privacy and personal information secure on your site?
At Urban Revivo, the security of online purchases is fundamental. All transactions are performed through secure payment systems. Please click here for full details on how we protect your privacy and personal information.
Will I have to pay any custom duties and/or taxes?
The price you pay to us excludes all import duties and sales taxes. As we are unable to advise you on the exact amount of taxation, we recommend you contact your local customs office or tax authority before placing your order. Tax is charged by the customs offices in the destination countries based on their rules and policies. It is the customer’s responsibility to find out the tax policies of their country. Shipments from all our warehouses are not being paid for custom duties and taxes. Therefore, if any, these additional charges must be paid by the customer. Customers take full liability for all return shipment costs, custom duties, and handling fees should they refuse to accept a parcel due to import duties or taxes.
What does pre-order mean?
The pre-order concept is introduced as part of our efforts in reducing our footprint for a better future. We believe that we can reduce environmental waste from cheap throwaway fashion or over-production and help build a more responsible and sustainable industry. Pre-order items are not in-stock items and will take additional time to be shipped out. The estimated shipping date for every pre-order item is displayed on their respective product pages. Rest assured that as soon as we get hold of your pre-order items, we will ship them out as soon as possible.
How to return?
We accept returns within 30 days from the date the item was delivered to you. Please contact our customer service before you return the items. Any returned items without submitting a return request will not be accepted. For more details, please refer to our