About Gala 2024
On 5 October 2024, we were proud to host our annual Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia. The event set the stage for a groundbreaking celebration of innovation and sustainability, as designers from eight countries showcased their vision for the future of fashion. This marks the seventh edition of Singapore Stories, a flagship initiative spearheaded by the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC).
The evening brought together key industry leaders, passionate sustainability advocates, and distinguished guests from embassies and government agencies, all united by a shared commitment to driving positive change in fashion. We were deeply honoured to have Ms. Indranee Thurai Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Finance, and Second Minister for National Development, as our esteemed Guest-of-Honour, further elevating the significance of this milestone event.
To all our esteemed guests, thank you for turning up and being your beautiful selves – The gaze that beholds is itself beheld – for no fashion runway is truly complete without its glamourous audience.
For the first time in the long history of Singapore Stories, the SFC invited several countries from across Asia and the Middle East to collaborate in the showcase. This marks a significant step in SFC’s vision to establish Singapore as a vibrant regional hub for responsible fashion. With strong backing from their respective fashion councils, twelve talented designers from Hong Kong (China), Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand were selected to create mini-capsule collections of three looks, all inspired by the theme ‘Eternally Circular’. This theme underscores the vital importance of embracing circularity – highlighting the perpetual cycles of regeneration, reuse, and resource optimization in fashion production.
The designers rose to the occasion, unveiling 36 extraordinary looks that epitomized sustainability and innovation. Each designer brought their own interpretation of circularity to life, demonstrating the versatility and creativity that can emerge from a commitment to responsible fashion. The runway presentation at the Gala served as the stunning debut of these groundbreaking collections.
Congratulations to the 3 designers, Anseina Eliza, Sabrina Goh, and Fomalhaut Zamel for winning the Singapore Stories 2024 Audience Choice Awards.
IMPACT AWARD
At the Gala, SFC also announced the two winners (Dorsu and Zalora) of the inaugural IMPACT (Inspiring Movement for Positive and Conscious Transformation) Award. The Award honours regional individuals, businesses, and projects in the fashion industry for their contributions to creating long-term sustainability progress and impactful efforts on the environment and society. To support them further in their green journey, winners will receive a complimentary consultation with ESGpedia under the Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Pilot Programme.