What went down: Temasek Design School Show
Serving up looks, creativity, and the future of fashion.
What: The spotlight was on the graduating cohort of Temasek Polytecnic’s Design School, who presented their final-year collections in a highly-anticipated runway show. Each student unveiled two to four fully realised looks, and trust us when we say the craftsmanship, creativity, and concept development was nothing short of inspiring.
Before the lights dimmed and music started, we got a behind the scenes peek into what was going on backstage. Every detail of the looks, from the silhouettes to the styling, reflected months of hard work and pure dedication. The collections explored everything from sustainability to even collections that were inspired from otherworldly creations.
Where: The fashion show was held at Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Design, which amassed a large crowd all waiting to see the graduates collection.
When: March 20 to 25, 2025
The vibe: Electric, expressive, and full of energy. The entire space buzzed with anticipation as friends and family gathered to celebrate the next wave of design talent. Each look that came down the runway was something unexpected, a twist on tradition, a bold pop of colour, or a surprising silhouette that made you do a double take.
Scroll for all the standouts moments you need to see at the show.
Gracia Tan and Matthias Yeo showcasing his collection 'Fugue Reve' with the chrome handle bag and dress by Gracia.
Muhd Faris's collection, Void, on the racks backstage.
Yeo Mei Han with a freaky piece from her collection titled 'Inner Demons'.
Spotted: Alysha Low backstage unwinding before the show starts.
Energy is rising backstage as the designers are seen huddled playing a game of charades.
Faris showed up in head-to-toe denim — all of which he whipped up the night before the show.
Howard Tse and Ernest Cho chatting backstage before the show commences.
Textures can be seen all over the runway from the various collections.
Christabel Si who's part of the WorldSkills ASEAN training programme, with her collection 'Aviditas' inspired by the fallen angel, Lucifer.
Year 1 and 2s student helpers who are apart of the interest group from Apparel Design and Merchandise, who help to dress the designs.
A quick take at the looks from the various collections.
Models backstage kicking off with a game of UNO before the show.
Model getting his hair and makeup done by Kimage Group.
Student helpers ensuring everything is in place before the models are off for the runway.
Nur Aqilah dressing her model in a piece from her collection, Memento.
Model seen in Jermaine Tham's collection, Hubris.
Models lined up backstage before the show.
Lana Grace Lowe's collection, Watashi, which won the Sustainability Design Awards, explores her identity through a blend of her Japanese heritage and subtle British influences.
This denim tailored pants seen on the runway.
This edgy fur and leather coat inspired by the fallen angel, Lucifer, part of Christabel's collection 'Aviditas'.
Futuristic accessories seen on the runway by Matthias Yeo, and dress by Gracia Tan.
Chilling message sent through this piece with the collection inspired by the 2000s film American Psycho.
Models lining up for the finale of the show.