Over the past thirty years, Equator College alumni have embarked on diverse and remarkable journeys, each highlighting their resilience and strength of character.
As they reunite, they gather away from the public eye to celebrate their shared experiences at Equator College.
In this familiar haven, their paths converge, weaving a rich tapestry of stories and successes that reflect the college’s lasting impact.
Celebrating the men and women of the alumni, Equator College’s 30th Anniversary highlighted a fashion showcase helmed by 17 individual designers.
Now, leaders in their spheres of fashion design education, design, manufacturing, and merchandising continue to inspire new talents.
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We see the faces behind the labels we know and love. We see talents nurturing talents and upcoming brands.
No longer fresh faces, these men and women have grown in stature and have matured.
These talented designers are living their dream.
Be inspired.
GAVIN TAN
Rising talent Gavin Tan is the winner of the Samsung Innovation Award Showcase 2016.
Known for his fun, quirky, and innovative designs, his line is wearable play—Gavin debuts in Penang Fashion Week 2017.
This young man is set to change the fashion landscape.
Equator College Alumni Gavin Tan
Equator College Alumni Gavin Tan
OESTON WOO
Merchandiser & Fashion Designer Oeston Woo designs for a Malaysian ready-to-wear brand, Usu-i.
Usu-i’s essence is picturesque and poetic and fires the imagination with monochromatic and laconic elements.
Equator College Alumni Oeston Woo
PA YA HUI
Pa Ya Hui’s design revolves around a new visual language of possibilities to represent women visually with a refreshing and unique silhouette.
Equator College Alumni Pa Ya Hui
TIO MI QUN
Mi Qun inspires her students with her designs, which focus on challenging pattern-making techniques to produce a simple yet unique silhouette.
Equator College Alumni Tio Mi Qun
JO JO LIM
Jo Jo Lim designs under her label, Jo Bailey.
Her designs encompass sophistication and unconventional chic.
Equator College Alumni Jojo Lim
MERVIN NG
Founder of Ms. Shopaholic, a fashion retail boutique, Mervin Ng’s fashionable ready-to-wear precedes his couture line, the romantic and ultra-feminine label under his name, Mervin Ng.
Equator College Alumni Mervin Ng
JASMINE QUAH
Jasmine Quah is inspired by sports and fashion, and the two elements are prominently featured in her design inspiration.
Equator College Alumni Jasmine Quah
KOSILA SHANDOW
Lecturer & fashion designer Koshila Sandow designs under her label, Koshila Couture is combining textile techniques to create a diverse range of materials.
Equator College Alumni Koshila Sandow
PRIYA PISHU HASSARAM
Priya Pishu Hassaram is the fashion designer of Vibs Venture, a wholesale and garment manufacturer for leading local, Singaporean, and departmental brands, including casual, evening, and Muslim wear for ladies, men, and children.
Equator College Alumni Priya Pishu Hassaram
CYNTHIA ONG
Fashion designer Cynthia Ong’s couture brand, Cynthia Joseph Bridal Couture, designs beautiful romantic evening and wedding gowns for today’s women.
Equator College Alumni Cynthia Ong
TEOH CHUN KEAT
Tutor and fashion Designer Teo Chun Keat’s obsession with classic tailoring and modern construction is reflected in his creative interpretation of the contradiction between masculine and feminine forms.
Equator College Alumni Teoh Chun Keat
RAYMOND GOH
Raymond Goh’s experience with the British India label for the past six years is reflected in his minimalist elegance, which highlights a feminine touch.
Equator College Alumni Raymond Goh
BRENDAN CHAN
Brendan Chan is a perfectionist who loves details, articulated elegance, and sophistication in his design. A fresh graduate, Chan is extending his training into his art.
Equator College Alumni Brendan Chan
MICHEAL OOI
The founder of MO Factory and label Michael Ooi Made to Measure, Michael has been showcasing his designs at Penang Fashion Week since 2016.
His designs emphasize fabrication, shapes, silhouettes, and surface decoration.
Equator College Alumni Michael Ooi
TAN CHUN YONG
Fashion designer Tan Chun Yong’s career began with the men’s ready-to-wear brand Jefferson.
Tan’s label designs sexy, elegant, and sophisticated bridal gowns.
Equator College Alumni Tan Chun Yong
ADEN YONG
Aden Yong launched his label in 2010 to create elegant, luxurious, modern, and timeless dresses.
Equator College Alumni Aden Yong
CHUAH JOO LEE
Head of Fashion & Fashion Designer Chuah Joo Lee’s commitment to educating young fashion designers at Equator College began in 1999.
Chuah’s label Jo Chuah Collection is modern, chic, timeless, and caters to modern women.
Equator College Alumni Chuah Joo Lee
Equator College Alumni Chuah Joo Lee
Equator College Alumni Chuah Joo Lee
Equator College Alumni Chuah Joo Lee
Equator College Alumni Showcase Participants
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Blog Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog post, but all opinions are mine. Thank you, Equator College, for the invitation.
