Ten diverse fashion collections that explore the relationship between humans, technology and nature were unveiled at Rewoven Ties, LASALLE College of the Arts’ 2025 graduate fashion show.
Designed by final year students who are graduating from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme, the collections were presented at LASALLE’s McNally Campus on 15 May to an audience of industry professionals, media and other guests. The students were selected to present their designs by a panel of representatives from the fashion industry.
Circe Henestrosa, Head, School of Fashion, said, “Our young designers are challenging industry standards, championing innovation, sustainable production methods, thoughtful design and both traditional and modern craftsmanship. The collections featured in our graduate fashion show highlight these practices through a lens of care, embracing heritage and traditions whilst shaping the future of fashion in our evolving world. Our students are really pushing the boundaries of fashion design and I am very proud of all of them.”
Highlights from the featured collections in Rewoven Ties include:
In RUN WILD, Kimberly Aw upcycled pre-loved kimono textiles, preserving the rich heritage of traditional kimono craftsmanship while introducing the bold spirit of Bosozoku culture. Amanda Gabriella Handojo champions the use of biodegradable fabrics in her collection Life from the Loom, reimagining textiles as living materials through embroidery, layered textures, bioplastics and natural dyes. In collaboration with The Fashion Pulpit, REMINISENSI by Nursalsabila Haji Zainuddin transforms pre-loved garments into wearable art.
Nguyen Dong Bach’s collection Right To Roam reimagines motorbike raincoats, a daily essential in Vietnam, with a focus on functionality, comfort and cultural context. Inspired by Vietnamese cultural heritage and modern androgyny, Nham Khiet Giang’s collection Gerden Aquetily is crafted to be worn by anyone, regardless of gender. By manipulating textiles and using intricate embellishments in her collection Destroyer of All Things, Alchemist of One, Jane Simorangkir confronts rigid beauty standards and industry conventions.
Eka by Putri Adif blends elements of the iconic kebaya with intricate heirloom jewellery, fusing timeless artisanal craftsmanship with 3D printing. In SPECTRE, Terry Lim explores themes of dynamism, androgyny and fluidity, blending elements of Cantonese opera with classic Western tailoring techniques.
Six students receive awards from industry partners
Six students were also presented awards at the show by industry partners Dyson, PUMA and Takasago.
From Dyson, Terry Lim received the Innovative Hairstyle award, Jane Simorangkir received the Creative Hairstyle award, and Lau Shi Ning received the Best Editorial award.
Nursalsabila Haji Zainuddin, Kimberly Aw and Amanda Gabriella Handojo were presented awards by sportswear brand PUMA. They emerged as winners of a design competition which saw students from LASALLE’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme propose designs for PUMA’s Palermo shoes.
Fragrance company Takasago presented awards to Amanda Gabriella Handojo and Jane Simorangkir, who will receive the opportunity to create their own fragrance.
The LASALLE Show Exhibition 2025
Following the fashion show, all 19 collections from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles graduating class will be showcased at LASALLE's Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore from 23 May to 4 June 2025. The showcase is part of The LASALLE Show Exhibition 2025, an annual exhibition by final year students from LASALLE’s Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes.
Image: REMINISENSI by Nursalsabila Haji Zainuddin
