FASHION DESIGNER - ALLAN CHAI

Allan Chai is still one of the top names when people talk about veteran local designers. Allan Chai is no doubt one of Singapore's prominent fashion designers. He distinguished himself in the 1980s with his clever hand-painted Chinese pictorial appliqués stitched onto Oriental outfits.  If you grew up in the 1980s, you may recall editorials featuring Allan Chai's outfits. Do you remember top models in Singapore such as Sally Gill, Seraphina Fong, Jazreel Low and Pat Kraal modelling Allan Chai's designs? You may even have a distinct memory of Allan Chai's boutique at Peninsula Plaza in North Bridge Road or Capitol Building in Stamford Road.  How did Allan Chai begin his career in fashion design? What were his early years like during the 1980s? How would Allan describe the women of the 1980s? What is one collection Allan Chai designed that is very much a fond memory for him? What is life like for Allan Chai since he retired from his business?  Where has he travelled to? Allan will also share his formula for happiness and a good life lesson.  Get to know Allan Chai as Simon Lim interviews him. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.  ALLAN CHAI   Instagram @allan_chai ONE FM 91.3Find out more about ONE FM 91.3 via onefm.sg SIMON LIMFollow Simon Lim on Instagram via @simonlim.personality @onefm913. @sphmediasg. @allan_chai #fashiondesigner  #artist. #orientalfashion. #cheongsams. #peninsulaplaza. #capitolbuilding. #singaporedesigner. #fashiondesign. #singaporememories. #retirement. #latenightradio @awedio.sg #radioland #nightswithsimon  #nightswithsimonlim  #radiosingapore  #singaporeradiodj  #ラジオdj #こんばんは #singaporeradiodeejays  #singaporedj  #announcer  #radiosingapore  #singaporeradio #radiopersonalitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.