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Free entry to Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World special exhibition for Singaporeans and PRs, discounted $10 entry for tourists and foreign residents.
For one weekend only, ACM is rolling out the red carpet for a festival that will ignite the fashionista in everyone! Get busy creating fashion accessories, then style and photograph yourself wearing statement pieces in front of our exciting installations. You’ll also have a chance to browse through the wardrobes of Singapore’s fashion trendsetters for a fun sartorial weekend!
Be one of the first to redeem free ice cream or Nodspark nail wrap/temporary tattoo! While supplies last.
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info
*There will be road closures
See below for more information.
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1–9pm ACM Hardcourt Free Ages 4 and above
Unleash your inner fashionista and capture picture-perfect moments with the Fashion Playground Doll Box as you strike a pose!
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1–9pm ACM Green Free Ages 4 and above
Immerse yourself in the world of fashion at the Maker Playground, with larger-than-life-sized fashion elements that inspire creativity and play!
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1pm–9pm ACM Lobby, L1 Free Ages 10 and above
Put your styling chops to the test by wearing statement pieces worthy of the runway. Flex your fit and pose at our photo studio set!
About Denise Chong Denise Chong is a beadwork artist and set designer based in Singapore. Her label launched in 2021, and she hopes to convey a feeling of intimacy with her pieces. She is currently working on Collection IV.
About Eskpade Millinery
Eskpade Millinery by Kristine Hakim is a vintage-influenced brand inspired by Hollywood glamour icons such as Marlene Dietrich and burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese. At Eskpade, each hat and headpiece are handmade with both traditional and contemporary craft techniques, using the highest quality material. Their goal is to create unique, fun, and elegant pieces tailored to a client’s individual preferences.
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 2–8pm River Room, L2 Free
Shop the wardrobes of Singapore’s fashion trendsetters. The selection focuses on 13 personalities each day.
16 July
Melvin Ong (@melvinoyx)
Grace Lim (@gracelsyy)
Lena Kamarudin (@lenakamarudin)
Bernadette Belle (@bernadettebelle)
Windy Aulia (@windyaulia)
Harper's BAZAAR
Yilian Ng (@yilianng)
Yashora (@yashoras)
Kryst Yáng (@krysticism)
Janice Koh (@janiceymkoh)
Petrina Kow (@petrinakow)
Paul Foster (@paulfosterrr)
Sandra Cameron (@bernadettelechat)
Yu Ran (@yuran.away)
Charmaine Seah (@eleventhour)
Martin Wong (@martyzwong)
Stephanie Er (@steph__er)
Melody Chen (@melodychen_)
Yu Ran Hong(@yuran.away)
Preeti Nair (@preetipls)
Aude Giraud (@askafrench)
Rebecca Ten (@beccabeczten)
Aaron Lin (@aaronlin_monroe)
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1–9pm ACM Lobby, L1 Free Ages 4 and above
Transform paper into extraordinary miniature AGN-inspired outfits through guided videos by Jian Yang of #flushablefashion. Then, show off your creation with our Barbie doll giveaway!
About Jian Yang (@jianyang1979) Jian Yang is the owner of Asia’s largest Barbie doll collection, comprising over 12,000 figures. He acquired his first doll in 1984, which opened his eyes to a world of fashion, celebrities, and global icons. By day, he co-owns and runs communications firm Distilleri. He shares his doll collection and social life on his Instagram account @jianyang1979. Jian is also the author of #FlushableFashion, a book that chronicles doll couture made of toilet paper and other upcycled materials.
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 3:30–8:30pm Foyer, L2 Free Ages 4 and above
Transform into a butterfly by creating paper wings for your very own portrait! Take and print your photo, then style your paper wings with upcycled papers and fabrics and superimpose your creation onto a page from a used book.
About Ektory
Ektory is passionate about crafting art experiences centred around sustainability and self-discovery. The materials used in this activity are sourced from local communities who advocate sustainability and are donated by individuals.
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1–5pm Lobby, L1 Free Ages 10 and above
Up your #OOTD (outfit of the day) and takeaway nail wraps and temporary tattoos designed by Nodspark.
About Nodspark
Creative, fuss-free and fun, Nodspark is Singapore's leading designer of nail wraps. Featured in Tatler, the Straits Times, and Vogue, they have expanded their DIY self-care kit to include lashes and peel-off gel nail polish.Through their designs, Nodspark champions looking and feeling your best with minimal time and effort.
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1–6pm River Room, L2 Free Ages 10 and above
Take home your very own handcrafted bucket hat! Step into the Hat Bar for a fun craft activity. Select your favourite patchwork design, embellishments, and woodblock prints to personalise your hat. While supplies last.
About Beadbadwolf
In a huff and a puff, Beadbadwolf is a craft brand with a tale to tell. Guided by a passion for craft, design, and sustainability, Cheryl hustles behind Beadbadwolf as the textile artist for all things crafty and handmade. Her main source of motivation stems from her grandmother's love of craft and her colourful Peranakan heritage. These elements are found in her embroidery art, handmade accessories, and printed merchandise.
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 1–9pm River Room, L2 Free Ages 5 and above *Activity will not be available during the following timings: 15 July, 1:30–2:30pm, 5–6:30pm 16 July, 2–3pm, 5–6:30pm
Design your own custom pins. Draw, colour, and cut out shapes, then apply heat from a heat gun and watch them magically shrink and transform into adorable wearable pins.
Saturday, 15 July 1.30–2.30pm River Room, L2 $10 per participant Ages 10 and above
Learn the intricacies of jewellery making and create your own beaded bracelet to take home with jewellery maker, Peachier Studios.
About Peachier Studios (@peachier.studios)
Peachier Studios is a local design label that makes vibrant designs and statement pieces, inviting curiosity out of the everyday. The brand was founded by Lydia, Miyuki and Hazyra. Entering a formal fashion school route from distinct backgrounds, we are a small team who share a similar passion for exploring crafts, textiles and prints. The brand’s unique aesthetic is a melting pot of all three of our voices.
Register here
Saturday, 15 July 5–6.30pm River Room, L2 $10 per participant
Give your style some pizazz with a headpiece created using an array of materials with multidisciplinary artist, Polina.
About Polina (@GlitterQueen) Polina is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, content creator, educator, and accidental performance artist. You may have seen her walking the streets covered in glitter. Her go-to materials are glitter, gems, ribbons, and everything over the top. When creating her pieces, she aims to make the viewers feel happy by using childlike elements that look like something out of another universe.
Sunday, 16 July 2–3pm River Room, L2 $10 per participant Ages 4 and above
Get your kids in on the fashion fun with a DIY paper doll workshop and learn about traditional textiles from Southeast Asia with multidisciplinary artist, Polina.
Sunday, 16 July 5–6:30pm River Room, L2 $10 per participant Ages 16 and above
Unleash your creativity and dive into the exciting world of fashion illustration. Join illustrator Grace Ciao and discover the art of storytelling through fashion, creating characters on paper that convey different moods and emotions.
About Grace (@graceciao)
Grace Ciao is an artist and fashion illustrator who has worked with some of the most coveted brands in the world. Her clients include Dior, Elie Saab, and Tiffany and Co. Grace is best known for illustrations that incorporate petals. Through her art, she aims to capture the delicate charm of flowers, infusing each illustration with their vibrant colours and essence.
Saturday, 15 July 1–2pm ACM Lobby, L1 $10 refundable deposit Ages 18 and above
Unravel the secret to preparing the many delicate pieces on display in the Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World exhibition with Chuance Chen, from the Heritage Conservation Centre. Get a textile conservator’s perspective as he shares behind-the-scenes experiences and stories of the objects.
About Chuance Chen
Chuance Chen graduated with an MPhil in Textile Conservation from the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History at the University of Glasgow. He has worked at Singapore’s Heritage Conservation Centre for over 10 years and was the textile conservator-in-charge for several special exhibitions, including In the Mood for Cheongsam: Modernity and Singapore Women (2012) and Nyonya Needlework: Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World (2017).
Saturday and Sunday, 15 & 16 July 2–3pm, 5–6pm ACM Lobby, L1 $10 refundable deposit Ages 13 and above
Join us for a special guided tour of Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World exhibition to discover fascinating facts about the works on display.
Road Closures
Due to National Day Parade (NDP) 2023, there will be road closures on 15 and 16 July to facilitate rehearsals and shows. Traffic delays and detours are expected. We advise visitors to plan ample time for travelling and we encourage the use of public transport (the museum is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station, Exit H). Click here to view the road closure map. For the latest road and lane closure plans, please refer to www.ndp.gov.sg/about/advisories/.
27 May 2023 - 17 September 2023
Exploring Andrew Gn’s roots in Asia, cross-cultural expressions of Asian and Western art, and celebrating his distinctive aesthetics, craftsmanship, and global impact.
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