Triumph Inspiration Award 2008

Event: Triumph Inspiration Award 2008 Date: 14th Mar 2008 Venue: Rendevouz Hotel Time: 12.30pm - 5pm Web: http://www.triumphinspirationaward.com/

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"For more than a century, Triumph has been designing and producing elegant and fashionable intimate wear of excellent workmanship. Triumph's inspiration has always been the people whom wear closest to their skin. To all the women in the world, you are truly unique and special in your own way and our inspiration is everything about you. The thoughts, ideas, desires and fears related to being a woman." That was my opening address for the event. I was invited to host the Triumph Inspiration Award Singapore National Final. The Triumph Inspiration Award is a global competition dedicated in search for the most inspiring lingerie designer across the globe. Fashion and design students from over 30 countries will be competing for their chance to win Euro 15,000 and at the same time, the champion will have his or her design adapted and interpreted by Triumph design team, and ultimately sold in selected Triumph stores worldwide with a special hangset. In Singapore, 10 finalists from Raffles Design Institute and Temasek Polytechnic presented their designs showcases to a panel of judges renowned for their expertise and experience in the fashion arena. Panel of Judges:

1. Ms Doy Teo, Director of Triumph International Singapore

2. Ms Elizabeth Gwee, Editor of Her World 

3. Ms Grace Lee, Editor-in-Chief of Nuyou Singapore 

4. Mr Nic Wong, Designer for "nicholas" The lecturers from both schools attended to give their support to their own students. 

Lecturers: 

1. Associate Professor Guiseppe Spinelli, Principal and Program Director for Fashion Design Department 

2. Mr Wilson Choo, Design School Lecturer in Temasek Polytechnic

Finalists had their showcase donned by models whom sashayed down the runway, after which they would explain and share their design inspiration with the panel of judges. I guess the toughest part for the finalist wasn't about sharing their inspirations with the panel, but it was the question and answer sessions that challenged the finalists regarding their designs finesse.

The top 3 winners of the national finals finally emerged after a detailed and thorough discussion by the judges behind closed doors.

Top 3 Winners:

1. Afton Chen Sihan, Raffles Design Institute, Design Theme: G.I Jane 2. Wong See Fei Joyce, Raffles Design Institute, Design Theme: Flower Jane 3. Jiang Ying Alice, Raffles Design Institute, Design Theme: Dita Von Teese Afton Chen will be representing Singapore in the Triumph Inspiration Award International Finals held in Beijing, China on the 31st July 2008. The champion, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up walked away with cash prizes of SGD 3000, 2000 and 1000 respectively. All the 10 finalists will be showcasing their designs during the Triumph's "Viva La Eve" fashion show on 3rd April 2008 at the Singapore Fashion Festival. Don't miss the opportunity to catch our young and talented local designers with their masterpieces!

The award was covered in TODAY Newspaper 15th March 2008 and The Straits Times on 17th March 2008.