Tatler+
The winner will get to showcase their apparel during Paris Fashion Week fall/winter 2022, as well as gain retail opportunities with Design Orchard
This story was first published on October 29, 2021, and updated on October 30, 2021.
Singapore Stories 2021 has come to a close as all five finalists presented their collections for the last time before an expert panel of judges. Singaporean designer Jon Max Goh emerged as the winner for his inventive interpretation of the theme, Singapore's cultural heritage.
Organised by the Textile and Fashion Federation (Taff), and presented by Sing Lun and MTM Labo, Singapore Stories 2021 is a design competition that seeks not only to promote local fashion but also to identify and groom tomorrow's couturier. With the chance to showcase their apparel during Paris Fashion Week fall/winter 2022, as well as retail opportunities with Design Orchard, Singapore Stories 2021 is set to be a game-changing step forward for the winner.
With such amazing opportunities in store for Goh, we can’t wait to see more from this talented individual.
Below, we find out what went down in Singapore Stories 2021’s finale.
In case you missed it: Singaporean Fashion Designer Jon Max Goh Upcycles Old Clothing for Uniqlo LifeWear FW21
When we last checked in on our finalists, they had completed their tour of Singapore's National Collection that's housed at the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC). Inspired by the cross-cultural elements that make-up Singapore's heritage, the collection is a blend that Kennie Ting, director of Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), describes as "[an aesthetic that is] East and West coming together".