Bravo,Christian Lacroix the Costumier !
Ping, the boyfriend and I headed over to the National Museum of Singapore to check out the Christian Lacroix the Costumier exhibition. The museum was rather empty, probably due to the H1N1 outbreak or the fact that the museum closes at 6pm. We got our complimentary tickets at around 5.30pm (on the dot for last entry) and we had the whole exhibition hall to ourselves ! 
I was really looking forward to immerse myself in this whole charming French fashion history – the amazing costumes and sketches by the genius designer Christian Lacroix (which the boyfriend laughed and called me a “Fake French” because I have no idea how to pronounce his last name properly. haha) The exhibition was alot smaller than I imagined it would be but the decor sets the mood and I have to admit (randomly) that I really liked the chairs in that display hall. I wish I have one of those at home ! If I’m not wrong, the museum decorated the display to look as though you’re in a theatre blackbox with the red lighting and moving mannequins.
Design wise, you will definitely be impressed by the details and depth of his work. His sketches were stunning to begin with and I love his dramatic use of color and fabric. In case you have no idea, he first began with ready-to-wear designs to the displays you see in National Museum which are his works for operas, theatre and dance. For example, you will probably know “Carmen” and Shakespeare’s “Othello”. I think it is quite a rare opportunity for Singaporeans to be in touch with this aspect of the Arts since Opera is not a very “hip” thing in town.
It was quite spectacular if you enjoy fashion or you’re someone like me, who thinks “anything French is awesome” (HAHA). I had fun at the hands-on area where the museum provided paper (of really good quality, to my surprise) for sketches and paper dolls for dress-up games. There are 4 wooden dolls for you to place fabric over and create your own masterpieces as well ! The boyfriend and I had a go at it and there’s a reason why we’re both from a management university ! (hur)
So what do you think ? Who do you think have a better sense of fashion (HAHA) ! If you think you can do a better job, go down to the gallery and snap a picture of your magnificent costume for me to see ! 
This gotta be one of the biggest fashion event of the year, so don’t miss it ! The ticket is priced at $8 but you get to enter FREE if you’re wearing RED from 9-10th May ! 
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heey!!!! I was just about to blog about it too…well, maybe in the next century, knowing my time mgmt. I really liked the exhibition too! Did you watch the videos? It was so amusing watching the ballerina do her thing while the hat and its adornments bounced about.
p.s. Man, you’re civilizing the boy! Very good! hahahah
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@sherms hur.i was just wondering if you actually have the time to visit the museum ! there’s another design exhibit coming up soon ! There’ll be a guided tour on 16th May at 2 ! (by the NHB guy we were talking to during SMB?) You wanna come with me ? hur (drop me an sms if you want to ok ?)
it’s funny how everyone finds it surprising that Daryl goes to the museum…lol
glad you liked the exhibition!
is it alright if I port part of your review on our museum blog? readers will still come here for the full post
and yup – i’m asking shermeen to the exhibition too : )
@riley sure ! do drop me a mail when you do ? thanks !
thanks for dropping by and hope to hear from you soon regarding the application ! =)