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THOMASWEE

Wee has been dubbed the “King of Jacket” for his perfectly tailored suits.

The dress is the result of a process of distillation where he had repeatedly removed elements he considers unnecessary – zips, buttons, hooks, belts, joints – until all that was left was a single seam.

One-seam shift dress
‍Silk taffeta

Spring Summer 2008
Thomas Wee
Singapore, 2022
Collection of Thomas Wee

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The one-seam shift dress first appeared in Wee’s come-back collection in 2008, which was presented at the Singapore Fashion Festival. It is a design which he has since produced on several more recent occasions, including variations of this signature look. The dress is the result of a process of distillation where he had repeatedly removed elements he considers unnecessary – zips, buttons, hooks, belts, joints – until all that was left was a single seam.

Thomas Wee is a pioneering contemporary fashion designer, born and based in Singapore. Wee has had an illustrious career, which began when he was a finalist in Her World fashion competition in 1978. He opened his first boutique in 1982. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades both locally and internationally. He has been dubbed the “King of Jacket” for his perfectly tailored suits. Most importantly, Wee’s generosity with his talent and experience has seen him teach and mentor at various educational institutions over the years.

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