Very few names and monikers in the Asian Fashion Industry carry such weight and prominence as Hayden Ng (海登). A name synonymous with breathtaking innovation and sophisticated artistry. Hayden has earned has earned his place and risen to the epitome of the industry. This self taught icon built his name and reputation from grass roots upwards since first emerging in the scene 30 years ago.
As a teenager, Hayden preferred sewing to studying and in 1987 he dressed Miss Singapore/Universe ’87 Miss Marion Nicole Teo who was placed as a top 10 contestant for that year. At 21, Hayden opened his very own fashion boutique HAYDEN that has won hearts and minds galore of a very select clientèle. In 1988, Hayden displayed many of his designs in Australia, and in 1990, he represented Singapore in the Dalian Fashion Festival in China, both which were roaring successes. In 1992, Hayden was introduced to the local theater scene, where he evolved to costume designs and to this day he cherishes is involved fervently in theater.
Hayden has always tried to introduce the element of fashion into his theater costumes and uses this element to relate a story which is evocative and powerful. Each production is versatile and his ideas are truly monumental. In the course of his theater costuming, Hayden has had the privilege to work with the biggest celebrities and most reputed personalities in the business and continues to be a respected and adorned designer wit a vision that is unparalleled and a style that is unrivaled.
HAYDEN NG picture by Dennis Chong – Fotocology
As a teenager, Hayden preferred sewing to studying and in 1987 he dressed Miss Singapore/Universe ’87 Miss Marion Nicole Teo who was placed as a top 10 contestant for that year. At 21, Hayden opened his very own fashion boutique HAYDEN that has won hearts and minds galore of a very select clientèle. In 1988, Hayden displayed many of his designs in Australia, and in 1990, he represented Singapore in the Dalian Fashion Festival in China, both which were roaring successes. In 1992, Hayden was introduced to the local theater scene, where he evolved to costume designs and to this day he cherishes is involved fervently in theater.
Hayden has always tried to introduce the element of fashion into his theater costumes and uses this element to relate a story which is evocative and powerful. Each production is versatile and his ideas are truly monumental. In the course of his theater costuming, Hayden has had the privilege to work with the biggest celebrities and most reputed personalities in the business and continues to be a respected and adorned designer wit a vision that is unparalleled and a style that is unrivaled.
HAYDEN NG picture by Dennis Chong – Fotocology