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In multicultural Singapore, one might wonder if there is a national attire or a particular look that represents the city. In search of an answer, we turned our attention to a tangible aspect of fashion — the craft of making clothes. This exhibition explores the modes of craftsmanship practised by Singapore fashion designers, running the gamut from tailoring and embroidery to laser-cutting and 3D printing.
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We wish to highlight the diverse approaches of the designers, each drew from the rich heritage of fashion and craft in Singapore and Asia.
Through conversations with them, we dove into their processes and memories to discover what informs their practices. In doing so, we began to piece together a snapshot of what makes up Singapore fashion today.
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Andrew Gn, whose finely crafted work has long represented Singapore on the global stage. Goh Lai Chan with LAICHAN and Kavita Thulasidas at Stylemart, who have been crafting well-loved ready-to-wear and bespoke pieces for many years. Priscilla Shunmugam with Ong Shunmugam; and Letitia Phay and Jade Swee of Time Taken to Make a Dress, who reinterpret traditional fabrics and techniques for the modern Singapore woman. Hu Ruixian at Studio HHFZ and Carol Chen push the envelope to craft thoughtful pieces. Baëlf Design by Jamela Law and Lionel Wong are included to speculate on the future of fashion craftsmanship.
Although by no means exhaustive, we hope that this selection for #SGFASHIONNNOW will offer a fresh understanding of Singapore's crafted fashion identity and possibilities for its future.
Although by no means exhaustive, we hope that this selection for #SGFASHIONNNOW will offer a fresh understanding of Singapore's crafted fashion identity and possibilities for its future.
