Kaftan

Title
Kaftan
Creator
Year/Period
2018
Region
Paris, France
Material
Dimension
Object size: 120.0 x 145.0 cm
Accession No.
2022-00702
Credit Line
Gift of Andrew Gn

This multi-coloured kaftan with oversized kimono sleeves features pleated details at the V-neck and a grosgrain ribbon belt. The geometric prints are an ode to paintings by artist Kazimir Malevich. It comes from Andrew Gn’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection which looks to the artists from the early 20th century Bloomsbury Group, and Russian Constructivism for his inspirations. Andrew Gn is one of Singapore’s most prolific fashion designers in history, achieving high levels of critical acclaim and industry success. He is the only Singaporean to be a constant feature of Paris Fashion Week since 1995. His creations are known for their elegant, feminine, maximalist aesthetics and are finely crafted, cross-cultural, and reflective of innovation in tradition in fashion. This work is part of his major gift back to Singapore.