The Best-Dressed Guests At The 2026 Icon Ball
One of the highlights on the local society calendar is back – and these sparkly guests ensured it was not short of fashion moments.
ICON magazine’s annual gala returned on May 26, this time at Resorts World Convention Centre, bringing together people from across Singapore’s business, cultural, and social circles for a glittery evening.
The focus of the night was the Next ICON Awards, presented together with the Business Families Institute at Singapore Management University, which recognises leaders under 40 working within family businesses — and, in many cases, figuring out how to carry legacy brands into a different moment.
This year’s recipients were Shanya Amarasuriya (B.P. de Silva Jewellers), Alvin Choo (Kwong Cheong Thye), and Charmain Kwee (Eurokars Group), each acknowledged for the way they’re carrying established names forward.
A keynote by famed restauranteur Mr Loh Lik Peng, who works across heritage, culture, and education in Singapore, added another layer to the evening’s ongoing conversation around preservation and change.
But once the formalities were over, the tone of the night shifted. As it usually does, attention drifted back to the room — to what people were wearing, how they showed up, and how they interpreted the starry theme of the occasion. Below, the best-dressed guests from ICON Ball 2026.
WENDY LONG
Private investor Wendy Long opted for a sculptural Alaia dress, paired with a starburst headpiece by Awon Golding as a nod to the “Starlit Dreamscape” theme.
JUNE GOH
Doctor June Goh wore a white Dior Spring Summer 2026 blouse by Jonathan Anderson that featured intricate lace detailing, topped off with a rakish hat.
SHABNAM ARASHAN
Society queen Shabnam was clad in a silver Haydi Couture suit embellished with crystals and fringe, which moved and caught the light as she walked. Strong shoulders and a wide-brim hat added a dramatic edge to the look.
CAROL LOO
Entrepreneur Carol Loo wore a hooded gown by Malaysian designer Dikson Mah that sported a metallic chest piece that felt simultaneously futuristic and monastic. She finished the look with Roger Vivier heels and black gloves.
JAMIE CHUA
Socialite Jaime Chua donned a white ensemble by Serbian designer Mihano Momosa, paired with Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery. She styled the look with white flowers woven into her hair and butterfly details throughout the outfit, leaning into a soft, garden-inspired interpretation of the evening’s theme.
KIM LIM
Entrepreneur Kim Lim kept things sleek and simple with her sensual Dolce & Gabbanna gown.
CHERYL WEE
Entrepreneur Cheryl Wee went for a leather design by fresh Lasalle graduate Andrea Sanchez Guajardo that was defined by a distinctively sculpted bodice.
CHLOE NG
Socialite Chloe Ng wore a gown by Indonesian designer Yogie Pratama that featured hand-applied beadwork and three-dimensional folds around the bodice.
CHIANG YU LAN
Society figure Chiang Yu Lan’s Retrofete gown was covered in dense, flapper-esque crystal fringe. She paired it with black gloves and vintage finger waves, giving off a retro-tinged vibe.
KAREN ONG-TAN
Legal consultant Karen Ong-Tan was ensconced in a floaty lame gown from Christian Siriano’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection that came dyed in a striking ombre effect.
SHERRY ANG
Entrepreneur Sherry Ang wore a white gown with a bubble hem by rising Vietnamese designer Phan Huy,
She styled the look with fresh florals in her hair and matched it with floral gloves, tying the elements together in a soft, romantic palette.
LYDEA TAN
Malaysian entrepreneur also wore a Phan Huy piece — a pastel mesh gown which she said reminded her of Alice in Wonderland.
LAYLA PI
Entrepreneur Layla Pi wore a look by Lebanese designer Gemy Maalouf that was reportedly inspired by Monet’s garden and rendered in soft, dreamy tones.
AMANDA TOH-STECKLER
Restauranteur Amanda Toh-Steckler wore a nude pink Prada gown, cut in the house’s signature sharp, minimal silhouette. Crystals at the neckline added a subtle touch of shine, giving the look a quiet, elegant restraint.
JESSIE FOO
Jeweller Jessie Foo’s Yves Klein blue gown was striking, to say the least.
LOO MAY-HAN
Anaesthesiologist Loh May-Han opted for a Christian Dior gown covered in floral embroidery and textured embellishments, giving the look a garden-like quality. She extended the theme through her accessories too, including a ring designed like a miniature garden and a playful Judith Leiber cat-shaped bag.
JOYE CAI
Budding singer Joye Cai opted for a sheer Mizphenix gown with delicate embroidery and 3D floral detailing layered across the fabric.
CHERMAINE PANG
Private banker Chermaine Pang wore a custom red gown by Singapore designer Frederick Lee that came with petal-like forms.
FANTY SOENARDY
Socialite Fanty Soenardy was clad in an ethereal Prada number and Cartier jewels.
HO CHING LIN
Ophthalmology specialist Ho Ching Lin chose a custom gold gown by Frederick Lee, constructed with mirrored patchwork that gave the surface a fractured, reflective finish.