Keith Png

Keith Png (Chinese: 方得禄; pinyin: Fāng Dé Lù, born on 13 July 1977) is a Singaporean fashion designer, "style guru", and host.

Keith Png
Born (1977-07-13) July 13, 1977
Singapore
OccupationFashion Designer, Style Guru, and Host

Keith was formerly a student at Temasek Polytechnic’s Diploma in Apparel Design and Merchandising.[1]

In April 2007, Keith started his own design company, KOOPS, where he provided customisation, made to measure, exclusive collection and uniform services. Since the launch of KOOPS, it has dressed local celebrities like Fann Wong and Zoe Tay, Taiwanese Supermodel, Lin Chi Ling, International star Ziyi Zhang and has been appointed as the exclusive design company for the Scottish label, Lyle & Scott (vintage line).

In April 2008, Keith founded Hide and Seek, a lifestyle boutique, located in Telok Ayer Street. Hide and Seek revolves around the concept of ‘seeking the best in hiding’, providing a platform where hidden talents can be showcased.[2] It carried Keith's own womenswear label, KOOPS, local brands such as Elohim, JR Chan, Pouf and imported merchandise from Dr Denim, Red Wing and Threadless. There's also a range of home accessories and beauty products for sale.[3]

Career

Fashion designer

Being a local designer and fashion stylist, Keith has worked with both local and international artists. Among the celebrities who have been seen on the red carpet in Keith's exclusive creations are award-winning International star Ziyi Zhang; top Taiwanese model and star Lin Chi Ling; top Taiwanese host Pauline Lan; Singaporean top actresses Fann Wong and Jeanette Aw; award-winning Singaporean songstresses Kit Chan and Joi Chua; SK-II brand ambassador and Singapore top model Sheila Sim.

In 2009, Keith was appointed as the designer for Fann Wong's marriage solemnization gown.[4][5] The following year, 2010, he was once again appointed by Xiaxue (Wendy Cheng), as the designer for her marriage solemnization gown too.[6]

Fashion stylist

For Star Awards 2017, Keith ventured a new outfit look by customising top-secret outfits for Paige Chua, Carrie Wong and You Yi while working in collaboration with local designers and the artistes themselves. He created a look unique to each celebrity and involved each of them in the process.[7]

Keith has also worked with local magazines such as I-WEEKLY,[8] 8 Days,[9] Guam Discovery and Parents World,[10] with the styling of celebrities for the cover page of these magazines.

TV host & appearances

In 2012, Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) invited Keith to represent Singapore in their reality television program, Asian Ace, for a fashion showdown between Japan and Singapore. He managed to clinch a score of 3-0, winning the competition against a local Japanese bridal designer competitor.[11]

Collaborations

Keith has been invited to collaborate with various exclusive and high profiled projects like Ray ban, Osim, Kiehl's, Laneige, Melissa, Her World, Nandos, Air Asia, Samsung, Topman and Rimowa; most noticeably when he designed limited edition of stylized G-SHOCK watch, in collaboration with Singapore's fashion brand Label Depression, to mark G-SHOCK's milestone 30th anniversary.[12]

References
  1. http://www.buro247.sg/fashion/insiders/paul-and-shark-drive-more-important-talent-shoot.html
  2. "Profiling | Hide & Seek - Actually". Actually. 2011-07-12. Archived from the original on 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  3. "Hide and Seek". Time Out Singapore. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  4. "Fann Wong's ROM Dress by Keith Png". Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  5. "I WEEKLY Features Keith png fitting Fann's Bridesmaid for the big day!". Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  6. "Xiaxue's ROM Dress by Keith Png". Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  7. "Dressed to thrill". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  8. "I WEEKLY Features Keith png". Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  9. "Topics: 8 Days". Keith Png. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  10. "Parents World:". Keith Png. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  11. "Is drive more important than talent?". Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  12. "in VIETNAM Report - EVENT - G-SHOCK WORLD - G-SHOCK - CASIO". G-SHOCK - CASIO. Archived from the original on 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
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