Lasalle College of the Arts Degree Show 2008

Fios de la mode! Yesterday marked the exclusive preview of ten fashion collections by the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Design programme graduates, presented by LASALLE’s Fashion Institute of Singapore (FIOS). WeFew was there to offer these rising stars of fashion our support.

It was exhilarating to see designers experimenting with colours, texture and fabrics in the collections. There were colours that combine young and modern with a subtle tinge of vintage and fabric embellishments that were well executed and not too overdramatic. Some designs exuded a luxurious feel coupled with sophistication and eccentricity, and such creativity at work signified the huge potential in these emerging talents.

A cause for celebration, these collections encapsulated the very essence of modern women – independent, dynamic and liberated. The collections boasted designs that not only enhanced but also embraced a woman’s curves. Abandoning all stereotyping, gracing the runways now are contemporary wearable designs that no longer belong only on the stage. Here are some of our favourites.

smd/black shimmery batwing mini dress by yu susuki and onan/ladies hooded maxi dress with felted pocket trim  by susan thoms.

stanford/mens cashmere and camel coat with felted collar - cashmere trousers and classic cut shirt and victoria/ladies cashmere coat with felted front panel and cuffs. Hand felted wool and silk dress with shibori and knotted yoke. Both by susan thoms.

riola/black organza top with a three layered collar - black striped cotton high-waisted pencil skirt with corseted waistband and parish/grey sandwashed silk mini jumpsuit with pleated side panels. Both by jerlyn.

field/fitted at the top and flared at the bottom with asymmetrical length and low neckline - hand sewn sequins and beads on seam and fidget/bare-back dress with low V-neckline - highlights of sequins and beads are sewn on top of silkscreen prints. Both by siti aishah esa.

light crystal/full length fish tail dress with woven chiffon and fine chain detailing - silk satin - silk chiffon and silk lining by olivia wu and cross knot/jade green silk chiffon sleeveless top with interwoven pulling technique - sea green thai silk trousers with cross knot belt details by jessica chuan.

A timely infusion of new inspirations into the local fashion scene, WeFew wishes these aspiring fashion designers all the best in becoming future leaders of the runways.

View the entire collection here.