Desmond Lim

2 weeks ago | vogue.sg | Desmond Lim

Show review in a sentence:  Carrying the grandeur of theatre and the arts into the futureDesigner: Nicolas GhesquiéreLocation:Palais des Papes, AvignonThe vibe: Modern-day templars, crusaders, priests, and knights took to the runway with extraordinary flair. Tunics were embroidered to mimic the look of armour, while chain mail appeared as bib and in the form of a dangling belt detail—bringing a striking edge to Ghesquière’s signature boxy silhouettes.

1 month ago | vogue.sg | Desmond Lim

Show review in a sentence: A show that paid homage to Coco Chanel’s love of reimagining the mundaneDesigner: Chanel design studioLocation: Villa d’Este, Lake ComoThe vibe: “With a backdrop like this, you know the show is bound to look incredible without much effort,” joked Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion at Chanel.

2 months ago | vogue.sg | Desmond Lim

Back in 2023, I was struck by the work of Liam Lee, a Loewe Foundation Craft Prize finalist. The NYC-based artist creates whimsical felt furniture entirely from merino wool—pieces that are equal parts baroque and bizarre, like strange vegetables sprung to life. It got me thinking about craft beyond the intricate weave or flawless glaze. In the Loewe universe, craft becomes a form of self-exploration—confronting, immediate, and at times, disarmingly guileless.

Feb 6, 2025 | vogue.sg | Desmond Lim

Kawaiiphile—a term derived from the Japanese word kawaii (adorable or cute) and phile (denoting a lover or enthusiast)—embodies a deep appreciation for a distinctive aesthetic rooted in Japanese cartoons and toys since the early 1960s. This aesthetic is characterised by wide-eyed, fantastical characters with childlike features, often rendered in soft, dreamy hues and sometimes imbued with superpowers.

Dec 3, 2024 | vogue.sg | Desmond Lim

Show review in a sentence: Chinoiserie has never looked this enchanting in the recent timesDesigner: Chanel design studioLocation: West lake, HangzhouThe vibe: Set against the enchanting backdrop of West Lake in Hangzhou—a lake that has inspired countless poets, scholars, and artists throughout centuries of Chinese history—the show venue goes down as possibly one of the most anticipated destinations for the house of Chanel.