In the month of Singapore Fashion Week, a new book by a trio of fashion industry veterans brings the history of the local style scene to life.
In the month of Singapore Fashion Week, a new book by a trio of fashion industry veterans brings the history of the local style scene to life.
When Singapore Fashion Week rolls around again this month, well-regarded local labels such as Ong Shunmugam and Max Tan will present their latest designs alongside internationally renowned names such as New York- based Indian-American designer Naeem Khan and Chinese couturier Guo Pei. And as we celebrate our design talents, it is also a good time to take a look back at the evolution of the fashion industry here.
Written by former fashion journalists John de Souza, Cat Ong and Tom Rao, Fashion Most Wanted: Singapore’s Top Insider Secrets From the Past Five Decades spotlights movers and shakers ranging from self-taught pioneering designers to business owners who fi rst introduced international brands to our shores. It’s a timely reminder that an industry – even one that celebrates individualism – does not develop in a vacuum. Below are our top four takeaways from the book.
