Singapore Fashion Histories is an open-access resource documenting the written and oral histories of fashion in Singapore from 1950 to 1999 through the lens of our everyday broadsheets and national press.
Singapore Fashion Histories
Explore by decade
Voices of Singapore fashion
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Entering the Industry
Meet the key figures who shaped Singapore fashion, and how they found their way into the industry.
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Fashion Shows in Singapore
What were fashion shows in Singapore like during this time?
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Memorable Moments
What were some of the most memorable moments in Singapore fashion during this time?
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Challenges Faced
What were some of the challenges faced by the fashion industry during this time?
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Singapore's Fashion Scene
In three words, how would you describe Singapore’s fashion scene during this time?
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Key Contributions
How do you think your work shaped or contributed to Singapore’s fashion scene and Singapore’s identity as a fashion city?
What role has fashion played in shaping the life of modern Singapore? Did we have a fashion industry, models, fashion designers? How has it reflected the growth of the nation and corresponding identities, industries, institutions over the course of the latter half of the twentieth century?
About the project
Contribute to Singapore’s fashion heritage.
We are always looking for contributors. If you are passionate about fashion, Singapore, or both, get in touch to contribute to our growing database of Singapore fashion history.