Peranakan Today
Read about how a designer from Rumah Kim Choo modernises the Peranakan kebaya.
Read the former air steward's story on how he opened The Little Shophouse.
To Bead or Not to Bead:
Robert Sng
To Bead or Not to Bead:
Robert Sng
Learn more as Raymond Wong talks about the modern era of Peranakan fashion today.
Our Unsung Historians
A photo series to recognise and commemorate those who keep the rich Peranakan culture going in Singapore.
An elderly employee at Rumah Kim Choo, altering a Kebaya after one of their customers fitting, 10th of January, 2020.
Mr Raymond Wong, designer of Kebayas at Rumah Kim Choo, beading a Kasut Manek (glass beaded slipper), 3rd of February, 2020. Mr. Wong is a part-time lecturer at Lasalle College of The Arts, and is planning on continuing work at Rumah Kim Choo after his retirement.
Mr Robert Sng, owner of The Little Shophouse, beading a Kasut Manek (glass beaded slipper), 19th of January, 2020. Completed Kasut Manek covers being displayed while Mr Robert sews a new pair.
An elderly employee at Rumah Kim Choo, altering a Kebaya after one of their customers fitting, 10th of January, 2020.