Let’s Get Into Digital (Sept-Oct)
#SGFASHIONNOW, ACM x LASALLE. Image courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum.
ACM Talks: Designing Singapore’s contemporary fashion identity
In conjunction with the exhibition ‘#SGFASHIONNOW’, the Asian Civilisation Museum will host a discussion in defining Singapore through its fashion landscape. Nadya Wang, Editor of FAM, will highlight the prominent designers that have shaped the Singapore fashion scene including those featured in the exhibition. Priscilla Shunmugam, founder of Ong Shunmugam, will share her decade-long experiences in building her local brand with a distinct design philosophy. The discussion will be moderated by Senior Curator Jackie Yoong.
Asian Civilisation Museum, 16 September 2021 at 7 pm (GMT+8). Register for the event here.
The Digital Multilogue on Fashion Education 2021: A Conference on Learning and Teaching Fashion in Theory and Practice
The Digital Multilogue of Fashion Education is a conference that gathers fashion educators in a series of presentations, panel discussions, exhibitions and more. The conference aims to discuss the pertinent questions on fashion education thus far and how the field will respond to changes in the future fashion system. FAM writer Daniela Monasterios-Tan will be presenting 'Situating Fashion Studies in Southeast Asia: Practical Methods' as part of the ‘Paper Exchange: The Learning Laboratory’ which reflects upon the current ways of teaching fashion. She will also present within a panel titled 'Towards Inclusion' with educators from Melbourne, Dubai and London.
American University of Paris, 1 to 2 October 2021. Register for the conference here.
Virtual Stitch N’ Bitch: Let’s Talk #Money&Fashion
Fashion Revolution Malaysia presents the September edition of ‘Stitch N’ Bitch’, a virtual space to demystify the common misconceptions of sustainable fashion. Fashion Revolution is a global movement advocating for ethical, transparent and eco-friendly fashion. This session will explore the themes of money and fashion, tackling topics such as balancing affordability and sustainability, brand pricing transparency and the significance of our purchases in creating demand within the fashion industry.
Fashion Revolution Malaysia, 17 September 2021. Fill out this form to RSVP for the event.
Shibori textile craft kit. Image courtesy of Maison Métisse.
Shibori textile virtual workshop. Image courtesy of Maison Métisse.
Maison Métisse Virtual Workshop
Adrienne Charuel, Founder of Maison Métisse, offers a guide through the techniques of making Shibori textiles using natural Earth dyes at home. Attendees will receive a craft kit with all of the essential items to hand dye their own textile. Learn the centuries-old process of tying, binding, clamping and folding fabrics to create unique patterns.
Maison Métisse. Sign up for the online course here.