𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱?

We’ve all seen traditional batik designs, but many of us may not be privy to how these beautiful, intricate designs are created, or their cultural significance to Singapore.

As part of the SG Batik Design Contest, Raffles Design Singapore is pleased to host a series of talks by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Jack SIM and Ms. Selmin ÖZBUDAK, Founder and Art Director of the Narart Gallery Istanbul, about how batik is an inextricable component of Singapore’s DNA and social fabric.

The talks are also accompanied by a Cold Wax Painting Workshop helmed by Raffles’ very own Madeleine WONG, where you can get a glimpse into how the wax-resist dyeing technique is used to make traditional batik design works.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭𝟮.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, 𝟭𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁, 𝟭𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, #𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟮 (𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗔), 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟯𝟴𝟭𝟲𝟰

From 4 April 2025 to 5 June 2025
At DUO Galleria, Level B3 beside Green Corner

Raffles Fashion Designers presents 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 – a showcase of five experimental toiles that explore sustainable streetwear designed for a changing climate.

This installation is part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability in design. Visit DUO Galleria to experience how Raffles Fashion Designers approach fashion responsibly with a cutting edge.

Do you know?

Toile [noun] is an early version of a finished garment made up in inexpensive fabric so that the design can be tested and perfected. To learn more about the design process from conceptualisation to prototyping till final garment.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
Vernia LIE (@verinalie_)
Aurelia Carisa
Min Khant Kyaw, Alex (@alexx_minn)
Ashley Ruth Widjaja
Eain Dra Htut Oo (@_yuihui)

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