Culture
The intersections between fashion, Singapore, and national identity.
How Newspapers Manufactured the Ideal Singapore Woman in the 1960s
by Jacelyn Teng
In this article, we explore how newspapers promoted dominant ideals of Singaporean women the 1960s. In 1960s Singapore, docility, subordination and being socially active homemakers were idealised and promoted through media in the form of newspapers.
The Ideal Singapore Girl in the 1960s
by Jacelyn Teng
In 1960s Singapore, docility, subordination and being socially active homemakers were idealised and promoted through media in the form of newspapers. Specifically, fashion played a key role in the visualisation of these ideals by being an inseparable topic when newspapers discuss and discipline women for their bodies, clothing, public selves, and dreams.
The Rise of Singapore’s Fashion Model
by Angelene Wong
The fashion model was integral to establishing Singapore’s global fashion presence from 1950 to 1999. This article explores the role the fashion model played in Singaporean society, the professionalisation of the career, and the system of modelling agencies, schools, and the wider fashion industry that facilitated the establishment of the Singaporean supermodel.
How Fashion Advice Columns Shaped Singapore’s National and Feminine Identity
by Kimberly Ong
Singapore’s fashion advice columns from 1960 to 1994 demonstrate how journalism and consumption practices shaped national and feminine identities. Fashion journalists were intrepid messengers, making sense of the dizzying world of increasingly globalised fashion.
The Heritage of Singapore’s Uniforms
by Jamie Lee
We look at the development of three uniform designs in Singapore – school uniforms, the Singapore Police Force, and the Singapore Girl of Singapore Airlines, through their portrayals in Singapore’s newspapers.