Singapore, 16 November 2023 - The winner of Harper's BAZAAR NewGen Award 2023, Lim Su Hui from LaSalle School of Arts, has been crowned today for her innovative designs that adopt an eco-friendly approach in pattern cutting and design which includes zero waste practices to achieve minimal scraps at the end of the production. Her label, byū, and collection, “Homeland”, was showcased with five other NewGen finalists’ collections at a final runway show today at Noontalk Media.
The Harper’s BAZAAR NewGen Award, is presented in partnership with Chanel and supported by knowledge partner Istituto Marangoni this year. On top of a cash prize of $10,000, Su Hui will receive a sponsorship for a 15-month master degree course at the London campus of Istituto Marangoni worth over $55,000. Her collection will also be showcased in an upcoming Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore fashion spread before being retailed at Design Orchard.
Mr Kenneth Goh, Editor-In-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore, said: “In pursuit of a more circular approach to sustainable fashion, Lim Su Hui went for a zero waste practice in pattern cutting. With her final collection inspired by the architecture, shape, form, history and the colours of Fort Canning, Su Hui created a romantic collection of dresses and separates that stood out for its sophisticated palette and fluid shapes. Why we decided to choose her as the winning collection was the beautiful medley of storytelling, coupled with a deep respect for iconic spaces in Singapore and a steadfast belief that beauty doesn’t have to come at the price of gratuitous wastage.”
The finalists were judged on their talent, creativity, business acumen, commercial viability, consistency, drive and grit. The judging panel consists of:
- Ms Vanessa Lim, General Manager, Communications of Chanel
- Mr Lai Chan, Established Singapore Couturier
- Mr Kenneth Goh, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore
- Mr Windy Aulia, Creative Director of Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore
Since 2013, the annual Harper's BAZAAR NewGen Fashion Award has provided aspiring fashion designers a platform to showcase their talent and build up their business acumen. All the finalists this year participated in a month-long advisorship programme by BAZAAR and CHANEL that equipped them with the skills to navigate the fashion industry such as social media strategy and content management, branding and marketing.
More information on the award can be found here: https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/exclusives/bazaar-new-gen-awards/
Details of the finalists can be found in the Annex and the following:
- Harper’s BAZAAR NewGen Award 2023: Meet The 6 Finalists
- Harper’s BAZAAR NewGen Award 2023: Meet The 12 Semi-Finalists
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Annex - Profile of Finalists
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Lim Su Hui LASALLE College of the Arts (2020-2023) About the designer Lim designs practise zero-waste philosophy in the pattern-cutting process, where patterns are not based on metric patterns, but rather are of shapes that can be optimised to reuse their leftovers/off-cuts effortlessly. Label: byūCollection: Homeland |
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Alison Oh LASALLE College of the Arts (2018 - 2023) About the designer Alison Oh draws inspiration from food–Chinese food, to be exact. Specifically drawing on motifs from dim sum, which is traditionally shared with friends and family over a good yum cha brunch, the collection brings life to the idea that food is the ultimate Asian love language. “It shows how Singaporean Chinese show their affection through food, instead of verbal confessions,” Oh explains. Label: JingCollection: Have you eaten yet? |
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Feliony Faustine Raffles College of Higher Education (2020-2023) About the designer On her pieces Faustine says, “It’s about self-expression and individuality.” They are designed to be both practical and personal for the wearer. Reversible jackets and double-headed zippers are some of the unique features that maximise wearability while also giving the wearer the control and confidence they need to get the most out of their wardrobe. Label: felionyfaustine (F²)Collection: Style Unbound |
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Leong Jia Yin LASALLE College of the Arts (2020-2023) About the designer Leong aims to “expand our understanding and appreciation of the world around us” through this collection. “I draw inspiration from the boundless beauty of the natural world, recognising its inherent value while seeking to capture the same essence in garments that evoke a sense of appreciation and longevity.” Label: &bloomCollection: In our possession |
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Verina Lie Raffles College of Higher Education (2021-2023) About the designer Lie focuses on “construction, silhouette, and texture” while offering accessories such as bags, belts, scarves, and pouches. She reimagines a working woman’s wardrobe using clean, clear-cut lines and woven textures throughout her designs. Label: RinevaCollection: Alternate |
 *No designer in photo as he is enlisted To Guan Yu |
To Guan Yu NAFA (2019-2023) About the designer Guan Yu is inspired by designer Ding Yun Zhang and his holed puffer jacket collaboration with Moncler. The young fashion design student says the collection was born out of a feeling that he himself lacked self-identity. As a designer, he felt that there was no better way to explore his own identity than through the concept of clothes. Label: YuYang Collection: Second Skin |