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Better late but fashionable. Join us after-hours at ACM as we explore facets of contemporary fashion. Discover Singapore fashion in our student curator tours and participate in Sew Interesting workshops. Get an eco-conscious wardrobe update and drop-in for more exciting activities! This programme was jointly developed by Ethan Lai and Sophie Tan, from LASALLE College of the Arts, and ACM's Audience team.
19 Aug & 16 Sep 6.30–9pm River Room, L2; Free
Sustainable, guilt-free shopping is not a myth. Make space in your wardrobe, bring along 4 pieces of clothing and swap away! First 100 participants swap for free. For the best experience, pre-registration is required.
Register here (19 Aug)
(Photo courtesy of The Fashion Pulpit)
Book lovers get ready, Thryft is coming to ACM! Browse a selection of second hand reads and fill up a tote bag full of free books to take home. You can also bring along pre-loved books you’d like to donate.
(Photo courtesy of Thryft)
Join Renew Earth Sweat Shop in a collective finger knitting project to transform old T-shirt yarn into noble garments inspired by ACM’s Fashion and Textiles collection. Sign up to learn how to finger knit, or drop-in to add on to our knitted collection.
(Photo courtesy of Veronyka Lau)
19 Aug & 16 Sep 7.30–8.30pm Lobby, L1; $10 refundable deposit
Meet our student curatorial team on this very special tour of the exhibition! They will share about experiences working on the show, their favourite fashion pieces on display, and other interesting insights.
19 Aug 7–8.30pm Discovery Room, Basement; $12 per participant
Old is gold, don’t throw! Learn how to turn well-loved pieces and garment offcuts into beautiful, practical coasters. In this workshop with FIN Crafted Goods, you’ll pick up the skills of hand-stitching and creating patterns so you can start repurposing at home.
Register here
(Photo courtesy of FIN Crafted Goods)
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E-publication, activity trails and more
Be inspired by the garments and accessories on display then design your own masterpiece! Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Understand more about the #SGFASHIONNOW 2022 exhibition in this accompanying e-publication.
20 Aug 2022 - 17 Sep 2022
Visit these creative studios to take a rare sneak peek at what happens behind the scenes.
8 Jul 2022 - 16 Oct 2022
Co-curated with students from LASALLE College of the Arts, this showcase continues ACM's investigation of fashion through the lens of Singapore’s port city heritage.
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