Graphic plastic gilet, by Comme des Garçons; polyvinyl chloride; 2017. Gift of David Tan.
Men’s fashion has certainly evolved over the decades. What we now term as ‘menswear’ is a far cry from the more traditional notions of the word. Yet, there are semblances of elements and foundational design constructs that make it familiar still.
But how does that evolution look like?
In partnership with the National Museum of Singapore, key menswear moments from the aughts to current day (donated by a number of fashion collectors) are forever immortalised in our National Collection — a glimpse into how menswear has changed over the decades. Innovation, self-expression and playfulness imbue the pieces highlighted and chart the ongoing evolution in men’s fashion.
Men’s jacket, by Comme des Garçons; leather; 2018.
Gift of Mervin Wee.
Skull ring, from Alexander McQueen; silver, crystal; c.2010.
Gift of Terence Siew.
Zip sweater, from Issey Miyake; nylon; 2019. Gift of Mervin Wee.
T-shirt, from WERK Magazine x The Salvages; cotton; 2018.
Gift of Theseus Chan.
Jacquard vest and wide-leg pants, from Dzojchen; silk; 2014-2015. Gift of Lionnel Lim.
Black trench coat, from Versace; viscose, polyamide, gauze; 2017.Gift of David Tan.
Soleil Sol track jacket, by Jean-Paul Gaultier; nylon, elastane, polyamide; c.late 1990s.
Gift of Lionnel Lim.
Strass sneakers, by Christian Louboutin; leather, rubber, crystal; 2018.
Gift of Leonard Lim.
Puk Puk zip-front cardigan, from W.≪ nylon; c.1995.
Gift of Lionnel Lim.
Shirt, from Amiri; cotton; c.2018.Gift of Mervin Wee.
Black detachable wrist guard, by Jean-Paul Gaultier; leather; c. 2018.
Gift of Lionnel Lim.
Black detachable wrist guard, from Jean-Paul Gaultier; leather; c. 2018.
Gift of Lionnel Lim.
Black zip-front sneakers, from Y-3; leather, rubber; c. 2018.
Gift of Lionnel Lim.
Reversible black jacket, from Comme des Garçons; brocade, nylon; 2018.
Gift of David Tan.
Photography: Mun Kong Styling: Chia Wei Choong Hair: Edward Chong, using Oribe Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee, using NARS Photography Assistant: Alfred Phang Styling Assistant: Nicholas See Model: Aloysius / Now Model Management
