Kelly's Portfolio

About me
My journey with fashion started when I was really young. I remember the first time I had the idea of making clothes. I was playing dress-up with my dolls and got bored of the same clothes that they always wore and then I had decided to make new ones using my old clothes. As it turned out, stealing and using my grandma’s sewing kit as a 8 year old child who did not know how to sew was not a very bright idea. It obviously ended up with many injuries and tears but in the end i had created a messy but useable dress for my doll.My love for fashion also comes from a form of legacy. Both my grandmothers were seamstresses and on even had a store where she sold her own designed dresses. Though I know I’ll never get to meet my paternal grandma who passed and I’ll never be able to fully connect my maternal grandmother with a language barrier, studying and creating fashion makes me feel a little bit closer to them and it helps me feel like I’m continuing a form of legacy.
Education
Diploma |
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Creative Direction in Fashion |
LASALLE University of the Arts Singapore |
GCE O'LVL |
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Pure Science & History Focus |
Ngee Ann Secondary School |
PSLE |
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Casuarina Primary School |
My Job Experience
The Costume PTE LTD
LEVI's 2023 XMAS Event
LEVI's 2022 501 Event
My Awards
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Edusave Merit Bursary | 2012 to 2016 & 2018 |
Edusave Good Progress Award | 2013 |
Edusave Scholarship | 2017 |
Contact Me
Welcome to my Library
Come take a look at the physical and digital projects I've done. Some done for school while others, personal passion projects.

School Projects
Year One
E-Publication
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November 2022 ( Sem 1 ) |
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Photography, styling, writing and editing |
My first project in Lasalle was an individual E-Publication. Of all the projects done in my three years, this is still one of my favorites. Through this project I found out that I personally loved conducting my own fashion research and writing about fashion trends and the history behind them.
Here are some of my personal favorite pages.
Here is the full E-Pub for browsing.
Mothhead Personality Profile
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April 2023 ( Sem 1 ) |
Role
Writer, Asst Photographer, Asst Stylist, Interviewer, Graphics Animator
This was my first group project in Lasalle. The project revolved around finding an interesting art personality and doing a profile about who they are, what they do and their personal brand/identity. I found this challenging because it was the first project where we had to communicate with people outside of school for an interview and photoshoot. I was tasked with conducting and writing the interview questions and through that I discovered an interest in journalism in the context of interviewing and creating an article.



Year Two
RYE Marketing Campaign
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November 2023 ( Sem 1 ) |
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Write, Asst Photographer & 3D Filter Designer |
This group project was centered around making social media content for the brand 'RYE'. This was the first time that we had brand products to style and focus on in terms of shooting and brand DNA.Personally for this project, I had an idea to make a promotional IG filter which I made using 3D modeling. I had a lot of fun learning how to 3D model by myself as it wasn't taught in school. Though the result was not as clean as I initially hoped for, I believe that it was a good attempt at something that I have never tried before and had to figure it out alone.
Here is the IG filter I made using 3D modelling.

Here are some images that I helped take.



Gentle Monster Short Film
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March 2024 ( Sem 2 ) |
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Videographer & Co-producer |
This was a two-person small film class assignment about making a Gentle Monster Advertisement. We took inspiration from Gentle Monster's 2024 campaign "Gentle High School" and created a storyline around two students that are completely opposite meeting each other.I honestly had a very fun time videographing and creating this assignment because it gave me and my partner a chance to explore new ways to film videos, write scripts and edit.
Screencaps from the video



Full Video
Playhood Marketing Campaign
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March 2024 ( Sem 2 ) |
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Writer, Photographer, Editor & Stylist |
Playhood's Marketing Campaign is one of my favourite school projects I've ever done in terms of styling and general vibe. It was a very playful and colourfully styled project that I had a lot of fun taking photos and conceptualising marketing strategies for. Though this was very big for a two-person project, we were really excited to draw up and create a pop-up event, flower poster and IMC book.I personally had a lot of fun styling with cardigans and knit vests as I could explore making various different aesthetics with the same type of clothing.Writing the Press release was also very nice because though I like writing, I've never had to write something so formal and for this campaign I could also incorporate a more playful style of writing.
Images that I took
Some pages from our IMC for browsing.
Press release for our marketing campaign that I wrote.
Edited pictures for social media posts.
Year Three
Internship
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September 2024 to November 2024 ( Sem 1 ) |
During my three month internship, I was tasked with many responsibilities and learned many new skills used in the theatre and costume industry that I wouldn’t have in school. I was put on a few theatre shows in various schools as well as at Wild Rice Theatre @ Funan. I also created and updated the company’s social media account for Halloween.
YALE NUS theatre show “Restless Night in Spring”I was put in charge of costumes before and during the show. I assisted in making the traditional Yukata costumes as well as learnt how to properly dress someone in traditional Japanese wear. As I was the only person in charge of costumes for this show. I took care of costume prep, care, archival and dressing.This experience was definitely new to me and it really exposed me to the behind the scenes of theatre and putting on a show. I encountered a few challenges because I was put into a unfamiliar environment alone but I was lucky to be surrounded by a loving and patient crew.
“Hyde goes to the Museum ” Theatre performance at The Children’s Museum.I assisted in creating traditional Samsui Woman costumes and other minor sewing attachments as well as sourced and shopped for other costumes that were fast fashion.I also assisted in costume fittings as well as costume alterations.
Halloween & Social MediaHalloween in a costume shop tends be a very big thing. Every year, the shop front is changed to a different theme. I styled one mannequin for the shop front inspired by the Asian ghost ‘Pontianak’.I also had a solo project of creating a TikTok social media account for the shop as well as create other social media posts for Halloween. I styled, shot, edited and posted three different posts on the companies TikTok and IG.
StylingWorking in a costume shop meant lots of customer service and styling different types of costumes for various occasions. Here are some costume sets that I styled.
Sewing
Fashion Making is one of my biggest passions. Ever since I was a young child, I've taught myself how to sew. As I grew older, I've taken classes in school and outside to learn more about fashion making. These are some garments that I created in in my own time.
Patterned Fabrics
I often create garments based on exerimenting with patterned fabric. I am especially fond of fabrics that have repeating graphics. Because my personal style drifts towards a cuter aesthetic, I tend to draw inspirations from Jirai Kei and Lolita when creating my own garments.
Skirt Overalls (2024)
Skirt Overalls (2025)
Halloween Skirt (2023)
Cosplay
To me, fashion, costumes and cosplay has always been intertwined. I've always loved creating garments inspired by specific characters or adding my own personal touches to their designs. It allows me a different way to express myself creatively as well as connect to characters in a way that brings them to life.
This section of my personal projects showcases costumes & cosplays that I've made by myself.
Alice in Wonderland Costumes
In 2024, I created some Costumes for Halloween based on the fairytale "Alice in Wonderland" for my friends.I created costumes & props for the characters Alice, White Rabbit and Queen of Hearts.
Alice
White Rabbit

Queen of Hearts
Chrissy (Stranger Things) (2023)
For a Netflix themed Halloween school celebration, I created a costume based on the character Chrissy from Stranger Things, A Netflix Show.
Nobara (JJK) (2022)
For a personal cosplay, I created Nobara's entire uniform from scratch.This was also one of my first prop making projects as I tried to make her hammer using scrap cardboard.
Personal Paintings (2021 to 2022)
Growing up, Painting was the only form of art that my parents approved of me practicing which led to it being my first form of art discipline. Though I started on watercolours, I eventually gravitated to oil and gouache. I got into the habit of painting landscapes and gifting them to my grandparents as they would display them on their walls.These are my favourite pieces as they’re inspired by things that I love and strong emotions I felt.

Guache on paper

Oil & Acrylic on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil & Acrylic on canvas

Oil on canvas board

Oil on canvas
My Job Experience
The Costume PTE LTD |
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Internship 2024 |
During my three month internship, I was tasked with many responsibilities and learned many new skills used in the theatre and costume industry that I wouldn’t have in school. I was put on a few theatre shows in various schools as well as at Wild Rice Theatre @ Funan. I also created and updated the company’s social media account for Halloween.
Levi's 2023 Xmas Event |
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Assitant Tailor |
During this event, I had to sew tags/leather labels as well as heat press patches into Levi's products.
Levi's 2022 501 Event |
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Assitant Tailor |
During this event, I learnt how to heat press patches on to Levi's products.