Renee Angela Esquillo DE GUZMAN
Finalist of Sophie Hallette Design Challenge Asia 2018 A Touch of MadnessFrom Vincent Van Gogh to Frida Kahlo to Virginia Woolf, all these artists that have made a great impact on art and literature have gone through some form of suffering, which drove them insane. With this madness, they were able to create the most […]
Regina LUKITO
Where Angels Dare Not Tread“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” – Leonardo da Vinci I have always been fascinated by the way different cultures and people deal with the subject of death. How different these practises all over the world are! – but in […]
CHIANG Xiaojun
“Raffles puts focus on our technical skills and ensures that students are groomed creatively. And at the same time, they cover from the basics to the intricate details of constructing a garment so that students have a clearer picture of the know how. This motivated me to explore my own clothing creation beyond sketches. Raffles […]
Andrew LOW
Winner of Harper’s BAZAAR NewGen Fashion Singapore and Asia Awards 2018 Andre was launched during the final year of Designer Andrew Low’s BA Honours in Fashion Design. The design ethos has been about hybridization of womenswear that incorporates elements of men’s tailoring. “My inspiration came from strong women who have an effortless style but are […]
Alfie LEONG
Graduated in 1998, Raffles Designer Alfie Leong launched his own label “MU”. While studying with Raffles Design Institute he won many awards for his designs such as Winner of Singapore Fashion Designer Contest in 1995, Winner of Smirnoff International Contest in 1997, and Winner of Home furnishing Fabric Fashion Design in 1998. In addition to […]
Afton CHEN
“One of the most rewarding part from the Fashion Design programme, besides having great and helpful lecturers, was having classmates of various nationalities. The experience widens my perspectives and made my time there enjoyable. Thanks to the comprehensive courses and guidance of my lecturers, especially Joe Spinelli, I have benefited from the programme.” Afton Chen […]