Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre with featured fashion shows by Pierre
Balmain and Bread & Butter.
first complete fashion season, where Men’s Prêt-à-Porter, Women’s Prêt-a-porter
and the Couture collections will be presented through one spectacular offering.
Over the course of 11 days (from 9 October to 19 October 2013), guests will be
enthralled with the fashion pieces created by the world’s most iconic and
outstanding designers.
FIDé Fashion Weeks is the only Haute Couture Week held outside of Paris to feature couturiers endorsed by La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. These remarkable fashion weeks have not only helped to position Singapore as a global fashion city state but also serve as a great platform for blossoming local designers to showcase their work.
Last Friday, on behalf of Ana Shell Media Press, I attended the Burkman Bros. fashion showcase which features their collection of men’s casual wear that marries rugged everyday looks with preppy effortless styling. Behind this New York-based label is this 2 entrepeneurial Canadian brothers, Doug and Ben Burkman who believes in designing clothes are they themselves would want to wear. True enough, their collection did spelt out their carefree personality and honest personality.
G-Dragon’s mob of fans were ushered into the fashion runway seating area before they proceeded on to the next exhibition space to catch their idol’s performances.
Ahh…yes! The show is finally about to begin after waiting for about 45 minutes.
Day 4 of FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Burkman Bros
( Mens Prêt-à-Porter)
(America)
a former US-marine-turned- model, who was clad in a striped men’s jacket with a
bright bold red bermudas. Best known for his ripped physique, which is
covered in a myriad of tattoos, this 24-year-old model has been also recognized
by many as an inspirational figure. He lost his right leg in Afghanistan after
his truck ran over an explosive, which put him in a 47-day coma. Even with his
prosthetic leg, he was still able to strut the walkway with no difficulty at
all. The audiences clapped and cheered as he walked down the fashion runway in
style.
creative play of patterns like stripes and polka dots with stark contrast of
bright youthful colours against the basic colours of grey, white and khaki. The
coloured prints made the outfit looked youthful,fun and unpretentious which is
made suitable for any casual occasions.
Spongebob squarepants spotted! Polka-dotted pants is a statement piece in this collection as several models are seen pairing this shorts with slightly jerseys and shirts.
ended in Hawaiian style as the male models walked down the runway in lei
printed graphic tee with coloured shorts.
This article was written by Deenise Glitz. It is also published on Ana Shell Media Press.
Photos by Deenise Glitz. All images are unedited.