Seeing this national symbol in a new light, we imagined the islands of Singapore composed of the five-fold petals of an orchid draping the upper torso of Miss Singapore. By using computation to grow organic, veinlike structures, these petals form a high-rising collar as well as gracefully outstretched wings, all sensually enveloping the body in a lightweight, white 3D printed lattice. Ultimately, the 5 petals unite to compose the unmistakable silhouette of the islands of Singapore.

The Orchid Fascinator perched on Miss Singapore Carissa Yap is also 3D printed. We invented a composite making process that allowed the material to be sculpted freely by hand and maintaining their resulting shape. This allowed Carissa to easily by hand shape the petals on both fascinator and dress to best accentuate her silhouette.

This project is in collaboration with Singapore Couturier Frederick Lee, who crafted the inner elegant sequin bodysuit and provided creative guidance. Our white florals accentuates the sensual, deep red of the underlying bodysuit, with eye-catching red sequins glittering through as sharp highlights.

This dress was showcased at the 71st Miss Universe Pageant costume segment in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 14th January 2023.