Memory In Fashion
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore|April 2022
With a revived interest in archival fashion that grew steadily in recent years, we invited the co-founders of milieu, Kai Jun Leong, Alfred Bong and Leon Lim to talk about the importance of archival clothing in the new generation, the history preserved and narratives documented, and how the resurgence of archival fashion proves to be an almanac of influence.
Tok Wei Lun
Memory In Fashion

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT MILIEU?

Leong: milieu is where we house a unique curation of clothing. Ultimately, we want the space to be a very educational platform for everyone to learn by sharing bite-sized information about what the clothing represents and the brand or the designer’s ideology of a particular time. We want to highlight these unique ideas that weren’t as predominant as before.

Bong: Even if it was big back then, it’s important for us to keep it so it won’t be lost in history. For example, Hedi Slimane’s Dior Homme was one of the key moments with his introduction of the new slim silhouette for menswear.

WHY IS ARCHIVING IMPORTANT AND WHAT QUALIFIES AS AN ARCHIVAL PIECE?

Leong: I think it’s important to have a tangible piece of a particular era or moment in fashion. Essentially this allows people to be transported back to a moment in the past rather than viewing images on social media. What we are trying to do here at milieu is to curate garments and ideas that are important to us.

Bong: Typically when you think about archive pieces, it has to be five to 10 years old and we came to the conclusion that it also needs to have some sort of relevance in the sense of its impact and influence on how people dress. Therefore it’s not really time-sensitive but rather time is essential in the process of making a garment an archival piece. The influence of the article of clothing transcends past the runway.

WHY IS THIS SENSE OF OWNERSHIP, CURATION, AND RESPONSIBILITY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Denne historien er fra April 2022-utgaven av MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra April 2022-utgaven av MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA MEN 'S FOLIO SINGAPORESe alt
Performance Meets Sophistication
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

Performance Meets Sophistication

Meet the dynamic duo of Porsche 911 and 718 that prove jaw-dropping power can harmoniously coexist with sleek sophistication.

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
The Expanse of Water
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

The Expanse of Water

On the banks of the Thames River, the Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa proposes itself a contemporary oasis, and as a sanctuary where respite arrives in a suite approach to hospitality.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
Infinite Layers of Flavour
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

Infinite Layers of Flavour

Suntory Global Spirits Global Ambassador of Scotch & Irish Teddy Joseph shares there is more than meets the eye with Bowmore.

time-read
6 mins  |
November 2024
Spirit of Oak
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

Spirit of Oak

The Macallan unveils the fourth instalment of its Harmony collection headlined by The Macallan Harmony Vibrant Oak.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
A Platinum Jubilee
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

A Platinum Jubilee

Men's Folio spoke to Franck Muller Genève CEO Nicholas Rudaz about the special Sincere Fine Watches' 70th anniversary edition and Franck Muller's relationship with the luxury watch retailer.

time-read
6 mins  |
November 2024
Timeless Icon
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

Timeless Icon

Jake Gyllenhaal emanates spirit, style, and ambition, the enduring qualities of the Cartier Santos.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
A Daring Spirit
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

A Daring Spirit

The Tudor Black Bay exemplifies Tudor's Born to Dare spirit and is crafted for life's boldest adventures.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
Square Root
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

Square Root

It has been 25 years since Patek Philippe unveiled a new collection. The protracted wait is over with the Cubitus joining the Genevan manufacture’s lineup.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
Poised To Remember
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

Poised To Remember

The first-ever re-release of a Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrance - A Piece of Me (APOM) as a gender-neutral creation prompts a candid conversation with the master creative of the namesake perfume house. In an exclusive interview, Francis Kurkdjian talks to Men's Folio about what fragrance means to him, what inspires him, and what the horizon of the fragrance industry looks like in the years to come.

time-read
9 mins  |
November 2024
SOS
MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore

SOS

What can one turn to in the times of distress? When it comes to the skin, there's no better option than to sit back and let a select few hero products do the work. Soothing, gentle and reliable, these skin-saving failsafes have got the back of even the most sensitive and reactive of skins.

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024