What Went Down: Lasalle's 2025 Graduate Fashion Show

What: This year’s graduate fashion show by Lasalle College of the Arts’ BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme presented 10 thoughtful and diverse collections by the Class of 2025. Working within the theme Rewoven Ties, the students explored the evolving relationship between humans, technology and nature. From 3D-printed pieces inspired by heirloom jewellery to digitally constructed garments made with specialised software, the collections reflected a blend of personal storytelling and forward-thinking design approaches.

As always, we got the insider scoop on what happened backstage as the final year students gave us an up-close look at their creations. From meticulously embroidered beading to playful experimentation with pinstripes, each look was a labour of love and a testament to the skill and dedication of these up-and-coming designers.

Where: Following tradition, the highly-anticipated show was once again held at the school's McNally Campus, where industry insiders gathered to check out the next generation of designers.

When: May 15, 2025.

The vibe: Bold, energetic, and charged with creativity. As we stepped backstage, the graduates were chatting in a circle, relaxed and confident. Dressed to the nines, each designer sported looks that matched their runway ensembles, from outfits incorporating upcycled textiles to kebayas worn in unconventional ways. As the clock ticked, they got to work arranging their pieces on the racks and steaming garments until every fold was crisp and clean. Their attention to detail did not go unnoticed on the runway, as models burst on-stage in classic suits elevated with feathers inspired by Cantonese Opera headpieces, and bold, spiked kimonos paying tribute to Bosozoku culture.

And if you couldn't be there to catch the runway show, you can still check out all the collections from the school's BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme at the The Lasalle Show Exhibition 2025, which takes place at the institution's McNally campus from May 23 - June 4, 2025.

Scroll so you don’t miss the highlights of Lasalle's 2025 Graduate Fashion show. 

Jane Simorangkir and her favourite piece from her collection, Destroyer of All Things, Alchemist of One. By manipulating textiles and using intricate embellishments, she challenges rigid beauty standards and industry conventions. Jane was also awarded the Creative Hairstyle Award by industry partner Dyson and received the opportunity to create her own scent with fragrance company, Takasago.

Quick notes on model Jia Le's looks before the show.

The models' preferred pre-show ritual? A game of Cards Against Humanity, of course.

Inspired by Japanese biker gangs known as Bosozoku, a subculture involving groups who organised large-scale gang rides, Kimberly Aw upcycled pre-loved kimono textiles in their collection, Run Wild.

Spotted: Puma's signature Palermo shoes, but with a new edge. This pair was created by Kimberly Aw, who was one of three winners for Puma's competition inviting the Fashion Design and Textile graduates to reimagine the classic shoe. Aw, alongside fellow finalists Nursalsabila Haji Zainuddin (Shasha) and Amanda Gabriella Handojo, received cash prizes.

Eka by Putri Adif features draping and creative fashion cutting, elevated with 3D-printed elements inspired by her family's heirloom jewellery, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern technology.

From designers and models to make-up artists and hairstylists perfecting the final touches to each look, it truly takes a village to run a fashion show.

Nursalsabila Haji Zainuddin (Shasha) shows off one of her patchwork bags from her collection Reminisensi, created with upcycled, pre-loved garments provided by The Fashion Pulpit.

Graduate Lau Shi Ning hard at work steaming garments before they hit the runway.

Lau Shi Ning's collection, In Memory, honours her time spent with her grandmother, translating memory and emotion into works of art crafted from special materials like habotai silk, dipped in sunset-like hues. Shi Ning later received the the Best Editorial award from Dyson after the show.

Putri Adif sorting through the racks organised by models, each one wearing multiple looks from different designers.

The beauty of Cantonese Opera meets classic Western tailoring in Terry Lim's collection, Spectre, transforming the art of performance into everyday staples. Terry was also awarded with the Innovative Hairstyle award by Dyson at the show.

Every stitch is a labour of love with Nursalsabila Haji Zainuddin or Shasha's collection, REMINISENSI.

Punk rebellion meets serene beauty in Jane's collection, Destroyer Of All Things, Alchemist Of One.

Feather accessories add a dimension of playfulness to the classic suit, reflecting themes of dynamism, androgyny and fluidity explored by Terry Lim in SPECTRE.

Amanda Gabriella Handojo spins textiles into living materials through embroidery, layered textures, bioplastics, and natural dyes in her collection, Life from the Loom. She was also recognised by Takasago, winning the opportunity to craft her own fragrance.

Right To Roam is Vietnam-based designer Nguyen Dong Bach's response to the need for upgraded motorbike raincoats, the uniform of urban professionals and creatives. He spotlights their spirit of resilience in the hustle and bustle of city life, rain or shine.

Modern yet timeless: that's how we would describe the line-up of nostalgia-inspired pieces from Lau Shi Ning's collection, In Memory.

A closer look at Kimberly Aw's RUN WILD collection reveals hidden messages. The designer incorporated Japanese cultural codes like the eight virtues of bushido (the way of samurai) and hanakotoba (the language of flowers) to infuse symbolic messages into the collection.

A moment for the spiked baseball bat, a nod to the ones once used by real Bosozoku gangs.

Marrying masterful tailoring and structural construction with delicate details, Jessica Christy honours her Indonesian-Chinese traditions while embracing contemporary silhouettes in her collection, Xie Jia (谢家).