'I feel the local fashion scene is not receiving ample genuine appreciation, which brings about good design. It is a rather impossible mission to be based in Singapore,' says the Singaporean, who helms fashion label Woods & Woods, which he started in 2000.

He is hoping to give the scene a boost with his exhibition, titled Resuscitation, which is on at 72-13 in Mohamed Sultan Road from Thursday to next Wednesday.

The exhibition comprises an installation-cum-retail space, a new media installation as well as a live fashion presentation for invited guests on the last day.

Read the full report in Thursday's edition of The Straits Times' LIFE!.