Set against the symbolism of the Fire Horse year in the Chinese zodiac, “Born of Fire” operates as a double entendre referencing both the Fire Horse and the local fashion landscape — one shaped by endurance and sustained practice, where graduates and pioneers alike are driven by the same passion, sustained by the same fire.
The series brings together garments by a new generation of local fashion graduates, presented alongside a local fashion pioneer, Max Tan, whose practice extends beyond independent design into national cultural production. Anchoring the narrative is a veteran, locally-rooted model whose career has since extended onto the global stage, allowing legacy and emergence to unfold in one dialogue.
Wardrobe:
Max Tan @maxtanstudio
Chun Collective @chuncollective
Jessica Christy @jessicach.webp
Yue Studio @yuestudio.sg
Shoes:
Maison Margiela @maisonmargiela
Published in MU/SE EDITION 050
Digital Edition on Magzter.com
Creative Direction:
Chua Kwee Peng @kweepeng
Art Direction and Photography:
Hans Goh @hansgoh
Fashion Direction and Styling:
Isabella Chan @theisabellachan
Hair & Makeup:
Wu Yiqing @yiqingmua • Rorrimu @rorrimu
Model:
Kaigin Yong @kaiginyong • @now_model_management
Manicure:
Kassidy Chua @kassyklaws
Props:
Valerie Wang @valerie_wang
Photography Assistant:
Ng Darrel @darrelnjc
Styling Assistant:
Jessica Christy @jessica.christyy
Words (English Ver):
Isabella Chan @theisabellachan
Production:
Dauntlus Studios @dauntlus.studios
As bright as the sun, running like a clear stream. A double feast of vision and mind, slowly unfolded. Women’s story is a long scroll, taste carefully, to see a Chinese-American style. The power of women lies in accepting their own complexity, allowing perfection and imperfect to coexist, fearlessly showing their true self.
Words
EY @yahlge
Creative Direction
Chua Kwee Peng @kweepeng
Art & Fashion Direction
Isabella Chan @theisabellachan
Photography & Art Direction
Hans Goh @hansgoh
Videography
Marcus Liew @dauntlus
Hair
Christvian Wu is the best! . @xvzikr
Makeup
Wu Yiqing @yiqingmua • Rorrimu @rorrimu
Manicure
Rebecca Chuang @theflutterytips
Models
Lynn Hwang @huangwangmumu00
NOW Models @now_model_management
Jessica Goh @jessicagohaway
Basic Models Management @basicmodels
Photography Assistants
Ng Darrel @darrelnjc
Anna-Lisa Tan @a.nnananana
Styling Assistant
Megan Lim
Makeup Assistant
Carolyn Lee
Production
Dauntlus Studios @dauntlus.studios
Photograph: Hans Goh
Hair & Make-Up: Yingcui Pris
Stylist: Rin Low
Model: Abby
Agency: Mannequin Studio
Wardrobe: Studiomoral & D.mamekoma
Published: BeauNu Magazine
Photograph: Hans Goh
Hair & Make-Up: Nikoru Nicole
Model: Mei Yiu
Agency: Mannequin Studio
Wardrobe: DMK & ZARA
Published: Mordant Magazine
Photograph: Hans Goh
Assisted: Javier Yong and Volin
Make-Up Artist: Aung Apichai
Model: Casandra Kate Nicholas
Agency: MannequinStudio
Published: Shuba Magazine
