Singapore Women's Fashion Week 2011 presents Haute Couture Week in October

You must have heard: Singapore's among the top 10 global fashion capitals, according to a survey result that was released in August. We scored #8 in the ranking, above Tokyo.

I know, most people are skeptical. Many wonder what we have done to deserve the honour.

Let me tell you what we have done. We are so excited about fashion that we have been blogging about it , tweeting about it, writing about it - that's what we have done.

Apparently, the survey that's conducted by the Global Language Monitor produces the top 10 list by tracking the frequency and context of buzzwords across the internet, blogosphere and 75,000 print and electronic media sources.

So here I am, blogging about another of our biggest fashion event, and playing my part to make sure Singapore makes it to the list again next year. Do you part too, share this on your Facebook! Reblog this! Tweet it!

Those who are a little more conscious about fashion would probably have heard about, or maybe even attended some of the shows at the Men's Fashion Week 2011, held in March/April this year. Following the success of that event, the same organisers bring you Women's Fashion Week 2011 (WFW 2011) - the first ever in Singapore.

Gustavo with models wearing apparel from his collection.

What's even more exciting is that WFW 2011 will be presenting Haute Couture Week, making Singapore the second city in the world to stage this high fashion showcase. (The first city is Paris, of course.) At least nine haute couturiers, including Gustavo Lins and Stephane Rolland, will be presenting their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. The full list of participants has not been revealed. The week-long event will be held, once again, at Marina Bay Sands, from 26 to 30 October 2011.

Stephane Rolland with models wearing apparel from his collection.

What Frank Cintamani, chairman of WFW 2011 said about the event resonates deeply within me, "In achieving this unique event (WFW 2011) in bringing Paris to Singapore, it is our aspiration to likewise bring Singapore and Asia to Paris.".

Yes, perhaps we have yet to come to terms with the idea of being a "fashion capital", but don't ever think it's not ever possible for Singaporeans to ditch our denim shorts and slippers, and be trendsetters with a distinctively Singaporean style.

Besides the runway shows, other programmes for WFW 2011 include:

Prêt-a-Porter  
21-23 October
This is a showcase of the latest collection of selected fashion brands that can all be found at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

Asian Couture Showcase  
26 October
This is a showcase of couture collections of Asian designers, including Singaporeans.

Haute Couture Exhibition  
6-31 October
Held at The Shoppes at MBS' Jewellery Lane, this exhibtion will feature past and present haute couture creations from different fashion houses.