The iconic Singapore Merlion gets all dressed up for this annual fashion fiesta (Fashion Steps Out) – thanks to the students of Raffles Design Institute. It is recreated in 30 clay figurines, half of which are 20cm in height, and the other half at 40cm tall. Each figure will feature the fashionably updated icon in a variety of modern styles featuring a uniquely Singaporean edge. The iconically Singapore Merlion reimagined with a fashionable twist. How do you take the Merlion, a uniquely Singapore icon, and reimagine it with a modern, stylish and humanized edge? Watch to see how the redesigned merlions, created in clay figurines, are fashionably styled by students of Raffles Design Institute and guest artists!
The iconic Singapore Merlion becomes a fashionista for FSO (Fashion Steps Out) 2015. To creatively engage the community, familiar national icon, the Merlion, is recreated in clay figurines and fashionably styled by faculty and students of Raffles Design Institute. These adorable Merlion sculptures are dressed in very fashionable outfits. Reimagined with a modern, stylish and modernised edge, the figurines are exhibited at orchardgateway Level 1. This Fashion Splash showcase is composed of 30 figurines (15 of which at 20cm in height; the other 15 at 40cm tall). "My students and I are thrilled to be a part of Fashion Splash and look forward to dressing the iconic Merlion in celebration of Singapore's Jubilee Year. Dressing figurines is reminiscent of the early days of fashion in France, when fashion dolls were used to convey looks and showcase designs. People can expect a modern and uniquely Singaporean twist to this old method of designing fashion and we are really excited to share our designs with the public." --- Giuseppe (Joe) Spinelli, Principal of Raffles Design Institute.
The Merlion 30 figurines are: The Merlion-Style From Within, Mr Shenton, K Tradition, The Gentleman, Punk Rocker, Hippie, Johnny Hatter, Jack Sparrow, G-Dragon-Lion, Singapore Superstar, Elvis Presley, Merlion Rockstar, SAF50, David Bowie, Bruce Lee, Spirit Of The Games, Merlion Superhero, Singapore F1 Racer, Merlion Jackson, Gothic Dandy, White Tie, The Matrix, Oceanic, Prosperous Night, Quirky 'Nerdy', Singapore Sunset, Yes Sir, Chinese Opera, Teddy Boy, Merlion King.
About Raffles Design Institute:
Raffles Design Institute (Singapore) is a for-profit educational institution in Singapore dedicated to the professional design disciplines of fashion design, interior design, interactive media (multimedia design, animation and game design), 3D (product design, jewellery design and transportation design), and visual communication (graphic design). It was established in 1990 and was formerly known as Raffles LaSalle Institute. This establishment is operated by the Raffles College of Higher Education (RCHE), a subsidiary of Raffles Education Corporation — one of the leading education group in the Asia-Pacific region. RCHE delivers courses in Singapore, as well as internationally through its network of associate colleges. This network consists of 38 colleges across the Asia-Pacific, in countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand. RCHE operates four education brand names, namely Raffles Design Institute, Raffles Merchandising Institute, Raffles School of Business and Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC).
