Fashion Profile

Tuesday 2nd September 2012. 6.30pm.

Dzojchen
Current location: New York
Educational backround: Studied in Singapore & the UK, Central Saint Martins
Prize given: None so far
Previous collaboration: No collection collaborations to date. But several photographic, styling and graphic collaborations done in the past.
Inspirations: In General: Music, Travel and History
For SS13: Religion, Muslim & Catholic beliefs, Forbidden Love, The song: 'Secret Love' by Nicos, The Middle East, Early 1900's Tailoring
Sales points on multilabel shops: Coda Co., Kinsfolk, ValleyDez, Prima, Chrome, Blue in Green, Stanton, Endormento, Jardains++

Timo Weilland
Current location: New York
Educational backround: Timo - Vanderbilt University
Alan - Fashion Institute of Technology
Previous distinction: Chosen for Council of Fashion Designers of America's Fashion Incubator Program
Universe: The Timo Weiland collection reflects their personal aesthetic sensibilities and broader desire to spur a return to the art of dressing.
Inspirations: In General: European history and travel
Sales points on multilabel shops: www.futurefashionnow.com, Barneys, Pas De Deux in New York, Satine in LA and other top retailers in the US, Japan

Ong Shunmugam
Current location: Singapore
Educational backround: National University of Singapore, London College of Fashion
Universe: Contemporary Asian womenswear minus the stereotype and exoticism. Cheongsam straddling the past, present and future. Dialogue about origin and identity.
Inspirations: Asian civilisations, South East Asian textiles, friction between tradition and modernity, Orientalism.
Sales points on multilabel shops: Atelier Ong Shunmugam, Singapore. Pixie Market, New York. Future Fashion Now, www.futurefashionnow.com