Aurelia Carissa
Fashion Design Ba Hons
Raffles Design Institute Singapore
Specialisms: Apparel / Textiles - Knit/Weave / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Aurelia Carissa
First Name: Aurelia
Last Name: Carissa
Specialisms: Apparel / Textiles - Knit/Weave / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
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My Location: Singapore, Singapore
University / College: Raffles Design Institute Singapore
Course / Program Title: Fashion Design Ba Hons
About
Aurelia is a Singaporean fashion design graduate with a passion for tactile techniques like crochet and embroidery. Being a fashion design major, she translates her love for craft into wearable, whimsical garments that are focused on communicating the human touch that goes into garment-making. Throughout her studies, Aurelia has been featured by Vogue Singapore and Harper's Bazaar Singapore, and has had her work exhibited at prestigious events like the Earthshot Prize and Singapore Design Week. She is a Singapore Fashion Council Scholar and is committed to making her mark on the local fashion scene.
The Garden is a fashion collection that explores individualism and craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from the Arts and Crafts Movement and subcultural rebellion. It positions fashion as a medium of self-expression, resistance, and artistic effort. In response to mass production and AI, the collection champions handmade, imperfect, and personal creations, using the metaphor of a garden—cultivated yet unique—to embody its values. The collection was featured in Vogue Singapore's September 2025 issue and by Harper's Bazaar Singapore NewGen.
Competitions
Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
Inspired by the struggles of acne, the deliberate focus on polka dots symbolizes the transformation of imperfections into individuality, playfully showcasing how they can be portrayed to highlight one's quirkiness and charm. This collection was created for my Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Graduation, which was judged based on the creativity of concept and commercial viability.
Inspired by the resilience of my mother and grandmother, this capsule collection confronts the overlooked issue of ageism faced by women. Through fluid silhouettes crafted entirely from denim—a material symbolic of durability and reinvention—the collection reimagines everyday wear as a space for empowerment and inclusivity. Each piece is designed to honor the beauty of aging, blending comfort and sophistication to celebrate women at every stage of life, and to challenge the fashion industry's narrow standards of youth and relevance.
Competitions
Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
Created for Prize GiuliaCarla Cecchi (Tenth Edition), "Through The Glass" celebrates the coexistence of humanity and nature. Just like how stained glass reaches its full potential only when the sun shines through it, humans need mother nature to reach our full potential. Freehand crocheted panels in metallic yarn, which took over 100 hours to make. Awarded First Runner-up of the competition, featured in Italian news outlets La Nazione
Orchard Road, renowned for its bustling shopping district and striking architecture, draws the most fashionable individuals iin Singapore. Yet, amidst the glamour, a group of residents often goes unnoticed - Pigeons. Inspired by their remarkable ability to adapt to urban life on Orchard Road, I have designed a draped raincoat that blends functionality with style. To champion sustainability, this raincoat is upcycled entirely from damaged tent flysheets donated by Outward Bound Singapore. Zero-waste cutting and Subtraction Cutting techniques are used to ensure no material is wasted. The result is an eco-conscious, functional and fashion forward raincoat that reflects my commitment to sustainable fashion.