*jaws dropped* I was like “2010?!?” How can a country go survive a year without the biggest fashion event - and in our case, the annual Singapore Fashion Festival? This is NOT GOOD NEWS on a Tuesday morning - considering, I missed my bus this morning because of the re-route for F1 Singapore GP. Dammit. Back to the news: Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced that they want to revamp SFF into a more high-profile event that will attract Asian designers and models trying to build global reputations. I suspect the govt ran out of money after spending a bomb on the upcoming F1 event. Well, I guess we’ll have to keep an eye on the other Asian shows. Hopefully, the 2010 show doesn’t disappoint! I’m upset.
What are your thoughts?
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Singapore Fashion Festival 2007
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Watch out, boys and girls! The Singapore Fashion Festival is sashaying back in style. I’ll be mugging away for my 7 Apr exam, but hey - I’m not gonna miss all the fun. So what’s happening at SFF 08, pen these events in your diary:
Matthew Williamson: Fall/Winter ‘08
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MASTERCARD OPENING GALA: MATTHEW WILLIAMSON S/S 2008
When: 28 March, 8:00pm
Where: Tent@Orchard, Ngee Ann City
The former Creative Director at Pucci, Matthew Williamson is finally making his mark in the fashion world. Well-known for his daring bold colours, his Fall/Winter 08 collection is uniquely chic with the beautifully mix of materials, leather and wool. It’s definitely different than anything you’re used to seeing. His runway show, should be a blast.
Ashley Isham: Spring/Summer ‘08
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ASHLEY ISHAM
When: 29 March, 8:00pm
Where: Tent@Orchard, Ngee Ann City
Homegrown designer, Ashley Isham is Singapore’s most-loved couture fashionista. Everyone loves “his signature draping and strong tailoring” coupled with his “distinctive blend of high-octane glamour and contemporary styling”.
