This Father’s Day, DORS at Design Orchard spotlights three local founders—Taylan of The Lab Fragrances, Aaron of Sparrow Green, and Allan of Takachya—who are also proud fathers. Through scent, design, and everyday essentials, they’re reshaping what it means to be a man, a dad, and a maker.
Fatherhood has long been wrapped in the fabrics of utility, tradition, and silent strength. But today’s fathers—the ones crafting your scents, designing your everyday staples, and dreaming up your weekend rides—are doing something different. They’re showing up for their kids with softness, humour, and redefining what it means to lead, nurture, and create.
With Taylan of The Lab Fragrances, Aaron of Sparrow Green, and Allan of Takachya, these DORS dads put together brands that visualise how care can be worn, bottled and brought into everyday life.
THE LAB FRAGRANCES | Taylan
“If joy had a scent, we’d bottle it.”
In a world of overbranded masculinity, Taylan’s The LAB Fragrances dares to slow down and strip back— to scent the world thoughtfully. Every perfume is handcrafted in small batches and layered with botanical nuance. It’s a return to the kind of luxury that whispers, rather than shouts.
His fresh-spicy ginger fragrance, now a bestseller, wasn’t designed for dads—but it’s become a signature of the modern father: warm, grounded, and quietly complex.
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With unisex blends that challenge binary notions of scent, The LAB reflects Taylan’s deeper philosophy: that masculinity isn’t a formula, but a feeling. As a father of two, Taylan understands the beauty in being both protective and open. And that safety isn’t an afterthought—it’s integral. “If a guy loves rose, then he loves rose—it’s as simple as that,” he says. Compliant with the EU Cosmetics Directive and IFRA standards, every fragrance is proof that elegance and responsibility can co-exist.
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To wear a LAB scent is to carry a moment of joy into your day—an invisible signature that says, “This is me. This is mine.”
SPARROW GREEN | Aaron
“Fatherhood gave me pockets—and a purpose.”
Sparrow Green was born from a sketch. But for founder Aaron, a father of two, the real designs began when fatherhood entered the frame. “I used to stash milk bottles in my jacket pockets,” he laughs, “now those pockets hold passports, snack packs, or spare socks.” That same practicality weaves through his brand’s sharply engineered clothing, tailored for movement, adaptability, and timeless cool.
Inspired by vintage forms and urban functionality, Sparrow Green is less about dressing up and more about dressing with intention. From park picnics to work meetings, the brand’s versatility speaks to dads who want to stay relevant—not just in style, but in spirit.
Left: SCOTT T-shirt - Oak Marl; Right: MAVERICK TECH CARGO Shorts - Cement
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Aaron is part philosopher, part fashion engineer, and all heart. His garments are subtly gender-fluid, meticulously cut to suit form over binary. “Being current helps me connect with my kids,” he shares, “and that connection flows back into every design.”
Whether it’s tech-fabrics that breathe through Singapore’s humidity or the elimination of unnecessary tags to reduce waste, Sparrow Green is clothing with conscience. Style that moves with you—and keeps you moving.
TAKACHYA | Allan
“Caps that say what dads often don’t.”
Cycling through the city isn’t just a way to move—it’s a statement. And Allan, founder of Takachya, believes every ride (and rider) deserves personality. His vibrant cycling caps are cheeky, bold, and deeply thoughtful, just like the man behind them.
With slogans like “Not Your Grandfather Road” and “天天向上” (Improving everyday), Takachya caps do more than protect your head—they protect the spirit of joyful rebellion. “Our designs let you express how you feel,” says Allan, “with a little humour and a lot of heart.”
Cycling Cap - Not Your Grandfather Rd
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As a father, Allan sees parallels between his caps and parenting. “Fatherhood is about being a guide, a friend, a support—just like a good cap on a long ride,” he says. That ethos shows up in everything from the breathable fabric to the care guides that extend each Takachya cap’s life. Sustainability isn’t a trend here—it’s a responsibility.
Takachya champions a new kind of father: the kind who cycles his kids to school, cracks jokes mid-commute, and models resilience with every turn of the pedal. In his caps, Allan imagines a dad who’s carefree, expressive, and quietly cool — a modern protector on two wheels.
For Fathers. For the Future.
At DORS, we honour fathers not just for what they do—but for who they’re becoming. In Taylan’s quiet revolution of scent, Aaron’s adaptive elegance, and Allan’s cheeky road wisdom, we see a fuller picture of masculinity. One that smells like ginger and rose. One that dresses for both comfort and change. One that laughs, listens, and leads—with care.
Here’s to the dads who blend, build, and brave the world in new ways.
Happy Father’s Day—from all of us at DORS.
