Raffles College 36th Graduation Showcase Fashion Show @ The Royale Chulan Hotel

There is something inspiring that keeps me drawn to Raffles College's graduation fashion shows. The graduates might be new in the industry but their creativity is untainted and their aspiration raging. This term, their hardwork and mind-busting brainstorming are  thrown ON AIR. The theme On Air signals that these graduates are ready to face the real deal in the industry. Here are some of the designs and cuts that caught my eyes.

Outfit of the evening

LETTRE D'AMOUR by Park Yu Ra (1st Runner Up)

Her designs are themed on prints of letters. Great casuals for summer.

Dea Bellica by Shin Mei Chian (My Favourite)

Dea Bellica is marries white with gold details that makes it so ethereal. It is eye catching with its simplicity. 

Confined by Siow Ai Chia

Confined collection, in my opinion is not much of outstanding design. Yet it is appealing to me as its design is simple and minimalist. Suitable for corporate wear.

Ame Ethnicque by Julia Sunyoto (2nd Runner Up)

Julia's collection reflects the warm of ethnicity. Stylish with character. 

Meraki by Pancheeva Vattanaariyakit

Meraki's cuts are soft and elegant yet bold through its contemporary layering.

Fixation by Nur Aishah Yahya

Nur Aishah's collection is striking and bold with a touch of Middle Eastern flavour. Her asymmetrical skirt shouts modernity.

Fouette by Rivenia

While the Fouette collection has room for more innovation, her collection came out as adorable to me and would be a comfortable wear without being too outstanding.

Half Baked Dream by Tee Chin En

Men's number by Half Baked Dream brings out the masculinity without compromising on style.

Origin by Chong Ler Shiuan

My favourite piece from Origin. Sheer trench jacket that accentuates sexiness yet blending in ruggedness with a leather strip at the top.

Ten Thousand Miles by Kang Rui Yee

Kang Rui Yee's men's collection is classy and elegant. It does not come off too strong for a regular guy.

More Than A Lover by Ardeshir Hamedani

Ardeshir's designs come with a hint of batik peeking out from black. Very chic and trendy with a batik theme.

Inked by Selina Tang

Inked by tribal designs, this collection is chic and comfortable. Its tassels add a cute feature in its pieces.

Bon Voyage by Tan Pei Mun

Marine themed, some of the pieces from Bon Voyage can be quite regular. Nonetheless, its sexy jumpsuit is worth my wardrobe space.

Neo Futurism by Tazuin Chowdhury

Neo Futurism has some bold and edgy cuts that still depict elegance. A clever way to feature themes that are ahead of time.

L'obscurite by Ellista Djohan Theodore (Winner)

This winning collection is consistent in its pieces. Its theme is about balancing life and death. It has a very morbid and satanic tone. Not quite my cup of tea to be honest. 

Winner Ellista Djohan Theodore with her collection L'obscurite

Judges Jaishana Logan and Syomir Izwa

With fashion blogger Jaishana Logan. Love her peacock dress

Joan Goh and I

Joan and Jaishana

Every term, Raffles dishes out very talented batches of fashion designers whom I am sure will make Malaysia proud in the fashion industry one day! Congratulations on your graduation and kudos for your inspiring projects!

Criteria of the showcase were: 

1. Story board (creativity and design)

2. Workmanship of garments

3. Commercial viability

4. Hanger appeal

5. Colour, fabrics and accessories

6. Catwalk presentation

If you are looking for a course in the creative industry, Raffles College of Higher Education has expertise in providing these courses:

Fashion Design

Fashion Marketing and Management

Jewelry Design

Multimedia Design

Visual Communication

Interior Design

Applied Psychology

Business Marketing

Visit their website at http:www.raffles.edu.my for more info

Raffles College 35th Graduation Showcase Fashion Show @ The Royale Chulan Hotel

Very often we see big designer names appearing in shows and awe at them as if they were born with the label. But then, every expert in anything was once a beginner, an apprentice, a student. Raffles College unleashed another batch of freshly baked fashion designers on their 35th Graduation at The Royale Chulan Hotel. The vibes were high and enthusiasm was fully loaded. The Graduation Show Case gave the graduates the perfect opportunity to exhibit their pieces of creativity and talent as a mark of them stepping into the threshold of the fashion industry. 

My sister Evy and I at the Raffles College 35th Graduation Showcase Fashion Show

Albert Einstein once said, "A person who never makes a mistake never tried anything new." Inspired by this quote, Raffles College eccentrically themed their annual showcase "Error". Behind the negative word, there is sweet appreciation towards mistakes and failures that become bricks in building success.

Fashion Show themed Error

 Through its interpretation of its unique theme , I noticed the passion of the institution in being a center for education and learning. If I was given such a theme to work on, I too would not be afraid to make mistakes and take every error as a learning opportunity instead of drilling on perfection. 

Outfit of the evening at The Royale Chulan Hotel

Below are some of my favourites. 

Eternal Beauty by Jeffery Goh Jao Ren

These white pieces are elegant and timeless with flowy material. The designs though, in my opinion are a little convensional

Don't Run You Little Monster by Ng Yee Chien

Uncanny pieces are eye catching and deliberately out of proportion. Very cute theme with daring geometries.

Into The Glamorous Jungle by Sharifah Amina

Green being one of my favourite colours, the designer managed to assimilate the jungle colour into fashionable pieces that shows green is the new black.

The Art of Illumination by Elaine Ong

Pieces of a theme that suggests magic is sharp with gold, red and black hues. Fairytale like, it gives a a medieval royalty look at second glance.

Intrinsic by Jeanette Tan

Very ethnic and primitive in style. Bringing out the best of earlier civilization.

Spotted Tuti from Asia's Next Top Model Season 4

Resurrecting Cleopatra by Nazia Rahman

If you look carefully at these Egyptian-like pieces, you will notice that they sublimely carry hints of the Malay traditional costume. Very ethnic and roars sophistication.

Spotted Chloe Chen, Miss Malaysia World 2011

HANBOK: Cultured Beauty by Ma Dayeon

Hanbok reincarnated into modern wear. Very refreshing adaptations from the traditional Korean costume. The culture is still pronounce, carrying the oriental character in a contemporary way. 

This is my favourite piece!

Spot It! by Zoe Liu Hui Min

The title is very spot on with its theme. Pieces that will catch the eye immediately with popping colours and pleasingly awkward designs.

Criteria of the showcase were: 

1. Story board (creativity and design)

2. Workmanship of garments

3. Commercial viability

4. Hanger appeal

5. Colour, fabrics and accessories

6. Catwalk presentation (which I guess is why top models were hired by students to wear their pieces. Among famous models spotted were Tuti, Asia's Next Top Model Season 4 finalist and Chloe Chen, Miss Malaysia World 2011. The Investment syllabus is apparently put to good use)

Among the judges was Katie Yi Yi- a blogger turned fashion designer

Sister Evy enjoying the show

Thank you Joan for having us!

I always felt I am not all engineering. There are some artistic cells in me waiting to be awakened. One day, I will find myself enrolling in Raffles College. If you are looking for a course in the creative industry, Raffles College of Higher Education has expertise in providing these courses:

Fashion Design

Fashion Marketing and Management

Jewelry Design

Multimedia Design

Visual Communication

Interior Design

Applied Psychology

Business Marketing

Visit their website at http:www.raffles.edu.my for more info