POP 813 Weekend 28-29 January 2012
Although admittedly not a common household name, Tze Goh is definitely on the radar. Born and raised in Singapore but having studied in almost every fashion capital in the world, Goh creates womenswear that is timeless, pure and most of all, minimal. Luxury pieces in fine linens, jersey and wool, teamed with puffy sleeves, sharp collars and bold figures. It's not everyday you have an urge to wear clothes based on men's garments and the aerodynamics of planes… However, after recently being named 'one to watch'named by Vauxhall fashion scouts, he must be doing something right!
We managed to catch up with the man himself to discuss his inspirations and his upcoming Spring-Summer '12 collection.
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Having lived in several cities such as Singapore, Paris, New York and London, how do you feel your transience and/or multi-cultural experiences have been reflected into your work? Would you feel one city has more influence or presence in your designs than another?
Having lived in various cities, I've learned that it is necessary to have a wardrobe that transitions effortlessly from one country to another; that is, from one culture to another. I try to design garments that will function in the daily lives of women as they live in various cities and countries, aiding them when they have to cross city/cultural barriers by keeping the designs as unobtrusive and understandable as possible across all cultural zones. So that it is the personality of the woman that shines through, and not necessarily her clothes.
Describe your designs in three words?
Functional, Practical and inter-changeable.
I wanted to base my SS12 collection on the male wardrobe because I wanted to create a wardrobe for women that includes the essentials of a man's wardrobe — meaning that it is practical, functional and inter-changeable.
I chose to focus on black, white and khaki because I wanted a neutral tone as a basis for the wardrobe, so that when you look at the woman wearing my designs, it's easy on the eyes and you won't be distracted by too many colours.
Your work concentrates highly on geometry and shape. What is the inspiration behind this and what are you aiming to create?
The designs which I've created are sculptural because I want my garments to have a good aesthetic quality. It's important because products we use everyday affect us very much. The clothes which I design have a sculptural aesthetic because when you meet a woman in everyday life, the silhouette which she creates with the garments around her are the most visible aesthetic you can see.
What inspired you to become involved in women's fashion?
I wanted to create women's fashion so that I could give women quality designs which are honest, something that is hard to find in fashion today. No false promises.
Photographer Jeff Hahn
Fashion Tui Lin
Hair & Make-up Gemma Wheatcroft
Model Henna at Ford Models Europe
Photographer Assistant Iris & Flynn
Fashion Assistant Christabel MacGreevy
Special Thanks to Tze Goh & Lilianne Cookson at Purple PR
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