The museums are dressed to impress and these exhibitions have certainly caught our eye!
Beauty in Black: A Display of 18 Dresses from 1950s to 2000s
© Collection of National Museum of Singapore
Considered to be the quintessential piece that completes every woman’s wardrobe, the Little Black Dress has come a long way since it first gained popularity in the 1920s. Debuting at the National Museum this March, Beauty in Black is a showcase of 18 dresses from the 1950s to the 21st century, unveiling works by prominent fashion designers including Cristóbal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld and Thierry Mugler. The exhibition also presents pieces that were created in Singapore by leading local fashion designers Benny Ong and Thomas Wee. Comprising acquisitions and donations, these dresses explore the iconic status of the colour black in today’s fashion and the appeal it has retained to both fashionistas and designers alike. Don’t miss this chance to see the creative skills of the designers through a lively survey of the black dresses in a variety of fabrics, styles and shades!
16 Mar – 13 Jun. Open 10am – 8pm daily at The Balcony, Level 2, National Museum of Singapore. Free admission.
Sarong Kebaya: Peranakan Fashion and its International Sources
The elegant and timeless Peranakan kebaya takes centre stage in this exhibition that traces its origins and lineage back 500 years. Through dress and fashion, the exhibition connects Peranakan culture with the ancient trading communities of the Indian Ocean and maritime Southeast Asia since the 15th century, uncovering the cross-cultural influences in the development of the kebaya and its evolution into its present style and form. From its use of delicate fabrics, intricate embroidery to fine lacework, the varying kebaya styles reflect the diversity of cultural influences that the garment has absorbed over time.
1 Apr ’11 – 26 Feb ’12. At Peranakan Museum. Tickets are $6.
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