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Runway Singapore #SGFAHIONNOW, a collaborative exhibition by the KF ASEAN Culture House and the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore, opened on August 10. This exhibition, which continues to explore the question “What is fashion in Singapore?”, was planned as the third project in the ACM’s “#SGFASHIONNOW” exhibition series. The ACM is a national museum under the National Heritage Board (NHB) of Singapore that houses a variety of artifacts and decorative arts related to the historical exchange of cultures and civilizations between regions of Asia as well as with the world.

The exhibition consists of three parts. Part 1, “Craftsmanship”, showcases exquisite tailoring and intricate details in elegant couture garments by Singaporean designers who have made a name for themselves on the global fashion stage, such as Andrew Gn, Ashley Isham and LAICHAN. Part 2, “Innovation in Tradition”, features works by Studio HHFZ, which incorporates modern prints into Chinese qipao; Putri Adif, who fuses batik and corsets from Malaysia; and OliveAnkara, who explores sustainable fashion with the African wax print technique of ankara. Part 3, “Urbanite”, offers a glimpse into the dynamic lifestyles of cosmopolitan Singaporeans through practical and experimental streetwear. The event will also feature the Salvages, who have designed outfits for K-pop artists such as BLACKPINK and G-Dragon, as well as Harry Halim, whose work was worn by 2NE1’s CL at 2022 We the Fest in Jakarta, Indonesia. The exhibition will be held until October 29 and later showcased again at the KF Gallery in Seoul on November 21.