While it may not be as prolific as the more hyped Singapore Fashion Festival, this year’s Singapore Fashion Festival, happening Oct 31-Nov 5 across different venues in town, still has some interesting shows in its lineup. Notables includes The Designers Show, where local and regional fashion designers such as Daniel Yam and Celia Loe will be showcasing their works, alongside international talents. Here’s what not to miss.
Singapore Fashion Designers Contest
Eight emerging designers will have a chance to strut a 12 piece collection down the runway at City Square, Raffles City Atrium. These finalists have been short listed from 36 entries from this year’s recruitment to discover new talent. Names to look out for include Or Beng Hua and his “Women in the Wings” collection, and Shannon Lee’s “Fragmented Progressions.” The prize at stake is a $100,000 overseas design scholarship for the overall winner and cash prizes for the top three. The top two winners will also enter the Asian Young Fashion Designers Contest as Singapore’s representatives.
As a side show, past winners Angelynn Tan (2002), K.Mi Huang of Womb Wardrobe fame (2001) and Leslie Chia (1992) have also been invited to show their works in progress via a 10-piece collection.
Nov 1, 7pm. City Square, Raffles City Atrium, 252 North Bridge Rd., 6318-0238.
The Designers Show
The Designers Show is certainly one of the festival’s highlights, and will be held at the Singapore Expo. Both local and established overseas fashion designers from around the region will use this as a platform to showcase their collections to potential buyers. Nicholas Men’s, Abyzz by Desmond Yang and Tian by Ben Wu are making their local debut amongst the vanguard of Singapore designers such as Celia Loe, Daniel Yam, Individual Expression, GG<5 and Womb Wardrobe. International participating designers include Hannii and Margaret Anne from Australia, and XQ Zhang from Hong Kong—so look out for a diverse collection.
Nov 2-4, 10am-6pm. Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr., 6580-8308.
Asian Young Fashion Designers Contest
The young crème de la crème has been handpicked from Asia’s fashion circuit and will come together to compete for three cash prizes worth a total of $16,000. The champion will be additionally awarded with a scholarship at the Raffles Design Institute. In conjunction with this event, the AYFDC will showcase a twenty-five piece collection from Weerasak Wongsathapornsakun, last year’s winner.
Nov 4, 7pm. City Square, Raffles City Atrium, 252 North Bridge Rd., 6318-0238.
Silent Auction
If you’re a real fashion fiend, and would like to get your hands on some designer outfits and fashion accessories, go online at www.singaporefashionweek.com.sg/auction_items.html or bid during the fashion week’s Gala Night held at Shangri-La Hotel. Items up for bidding include a vintage inspired ring by Marilyn Tan, a bronze leather brace by Resham M and unique fashion pieces donated from Kim Chul Ung, Heng Nam Nam boutique and Brit Eley Kishimoto. Funds go towards the Singapore Fashion Fund in support of its continuous efforts in nurturing emerging talents in Singapore and around the region.
