Singaporean designers showcased in Asian Civilisations Museum's new #SGFashionnow exhibit

The show puts together eight designers and is a starting point for the Asian Civilisations Museum. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
The unifying theme of craftsmanship is central to the museum's focus on art and design. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
Outfits by Time Taken To Make A Dress (left) and Singapore Stories 2020 winner Carol Chen. PHOTOS: ALPHONSUS CHERN
Dresses by Studio HHFZ's Hu Ruixian (left) and Lai Chan that features semi-precious stone buttons. PHOTOS: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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SINGAPORE - Andrew Gn, Lai Chan and Priscilla Shunmugam are the first contemporary fashion designers to be collected by the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM). One dress from each designer is part of the new #SGFashionnow show, which opens on Friday (June 25).

Paris-based Gn, 57, said during an online presentation: "It was very emotional for me to donate the piece to the ACM because it's the first time I can give something back to my home."

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