Singapore Stories is an annual fashion design competition held by the Singapore Fashion Council.
Singapore Stories is an annual fashion design competition held by the Singapore Fashion Council. Werable participated in the 2022 edition and achieved 3rd place overall.
Together with Paralympian swimmer Yip Pin Xiu, who served as our consultant for the competition, Werable aims to bring accessible adaptive styles to the runway.
Meet Pin Xiu
Also known as Singapore's golden girl. Yip Pin Xiu is our nation's most decorated paralympic swimmer and a strong advocate for inclusion. Beyond sports, her impact includes serving as the vice-chairperson of The Purple Parade, and giving keynote presentations in schools, corporate companies, and public speaking events.
Outside of work, Pin Xiu enjoys dressing up to go for brunch with her loved ones and friends.
“When I’m coming home late, my mom stays up to help unzip my dress.”
- Yip Pin Xiu
Zippers can be a real challenge for people with reduced dexterity. Pin Xiu shared that whenever she had events that ran late, her mom would wait up to help her unzip her dress.
Take a peek into our design process
Freedom in dress, movement and life
Pin Xiu shared photographs of her first swim, and we used these images as visual references to inform the construction of our garments.
Pin Xiu's achievements and over the years
2023 World Para Swimming Championships
2022 Singapore Disability Sports Awards
2022
2020 Tokyo Paralympics
2019 Singapore Disability Sports Awards
