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S'pore girl stands out among foreign models, starring in 10 out of 24 shows
While the models are international, based on the opening weekend, the belle of the Fashion Festival ball is the 24-year-old, Sheila Sim, from Singapore.
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China trio heats up stage
Asian models are hot. And there are more of them at this year's fashion festival. The New Paper on Sunday spoke to three, all from China, one of whom is already a veteran of the Paris catwalks. |
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A little bird told me
As big events go, there will always be hiccups behind the polished appearance that event organisers and show producers will have you believe.
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Tan Yoong - An extravaganza
The models dripped with diamonds and precious stones from Lee Hwa Jewellery as they stepped out in Tan Yoong's collection of just-as-precious-looking haute couture gowns.
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China trio heats up stage
Asian models are hot. And there are more of them at this year's fashion festival.
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Unearthing hidden talent
Designers at feature and official events at The Tent are all out to impress during the Singapore Fashion Festival, but there were some fringe events that showed off some unknown talents as well. |
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A marriage of new and modern
The Nouveau Couture/Coiffure Moderne show presented by L'Oreal Professionnel and Thomas Wee at The Tent yesterday evening was an example of true showmanship on the runway.
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Channelling Marlene Dietrich
When lips are the focus, make sure you go scarlet. |
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A little bird told me.... again
When real life imitates reel life, it can add up to quite comedic effects.
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The many faces of Eve
Innocent, this certainly was not. Decadent? Oh, for sure. |
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Carlos Miele presents his Spring Summer 2008 collection
It's a shame that we haven't heard of Carlos here in this part of the world earlier.
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Bare truth
Audiences at local fashion shows seem unkind to female models, but not male ones. |
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Clothes maketh the man
If there's a young festival that's starting to get bigger and better, it would be the Singapore Fashion Festival (SFF).
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You're so mean to me
Asked if he's over the hill at 39, supermodel Marcus Schenkenberg gets upset. |
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Tai-tai central at Singapore Fashion Festival
10 of his socialite customers opened the show dressed in a collection of the designer's black evening gowns.
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Don't let the booze run out, please!
Heaven forbid there should be a shortage of the bubblies. |
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A Wee bit more
Thomas Wee calls himself an old hag. But Urban chats with the Singaporean fashion designer and finds he would put most young guns to shame.
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Right out of the blue
Not to be outdone, up-and-coming local designers unveil their latest at the Blueprint fashion project. |
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Going for the NY edge
Kevin Carrigan can't wait to meet one woman at the Singapore Fashion Festival - China's model du jour Emma Pei, 21.
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Red earth rebirth
Australian cosmetics brand red earth is now sold at Sa Sa. |
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Style it sleek
Sleeked-backed hair was spotted on the models at the ck Calvin Klein closing show.
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That's my seat, thank you very much!
Divas - you just can't get away from them at any fashion event. |
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Why can't local labels open or close for S'pore Fashion Festival?
The just concluded SFF used big foreign names in the debut and closing shows, while local designers who presented substantial collections were not asked to do the honours. -TNP
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Undercover agents: Juliana Nepomuceno
It's a flash of flesh and creamy complexions as lingerie models take to the catwalk at Triumph's Viva La Eve lingerie showcase last week. Yeo Qianhua asks Juliana some skin-deep questions. |
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Undercover agents: Nora Shereen
It's a flash of flesh and creamy complexions as lingerie models take to the catwalk at Triumph's Viva La Eve lingerie showcase last week. Yeo Qianhua asks Nora some skin-deep questions.
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Undercover agents: Maria Eduarda Seiler
It's a flash of flesh and creamy complexions as lingerie models take to the catwalk at Triumph's Viva La Eve lingerie showcase last week. Yeo Qianhua asks Maria some skin-deep questions. |
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On the home front
Of the estimated 250 female 'catwalkers' who took part in this year's SFF, only three were local. NADIA SHAH talks to the trio who beat the odds.
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Undercover agents: Luminita Damila
It's a flash of flesh and creamy complexions as lingerie models take to the catwalk at Triumph's Viva La Eve lingerie showcase last week. Yeo Qianhua asks Luminita some skin-deep questions |
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Singapore inspiration
Founder of Anteprima Izumi Ogino says the weather here is perfect for her spring-summer 2009 collection.
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Runway ruckus
Never work with children and animals, goes the Hollywood saying. |
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Catwalk casualties
How hard is it to do the catwalk? All you have to do is put on some clothes, walk to the end of the runway and do a U-turn.
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News in briefs
Marcus Schenkenberg may be the first male supermodel in the world, but even after almost 20 years in the business, he shows no signs of diva behaviour. |
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Fashion magic
Calvin Klein's creative director Kevin Carrigan transformed the Tent@Orchard with his very own 'magical dust' for his show at the fashion festival. Urban talks to the hands-on perfectionist.
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Here's fashion forward advice
British critic Colin McDowell calls Singapore a natural fashion hub in Asia and says he would like to teach here. |
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