The Singaporean-born designer redefining fashion with 3D innovation and surreal silhouette artistry
Since launching her eponymous label in 2020, Singaporean designer Grace Ling has become one of New York’s most exciting new voices. Her fusion of cutting-edge technology, sustainable couture, and surreal visual storytelling sets her apart as a future fashion heavyweight.
Tech-Infused Craftsmanship: From 3D Printing to Zero Waste
Graduating from Parsons and Central Saint Martins, Ling’s practice embraces CAD, 3D printing, and CGI, enabling extraordinary forms with zero-waste precision. Her signature architectural pieces—like sculptural aluminum breastplates—are as intellectual as they are tactile.
Her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, titled „Neanderthal“, exemplified this ethos. Audiences witnessed garments with scorched or torn edges, raw textures, and thermally distressed fabrics—paired with metallic fragments that produced audible clacks on the runway, creating a multisensory fashion moment.
Cinematic Couture & A‑List Appeal
Her adjective‑driven aesthetic—sensual, surreal, and sleek—has garnered recognition from Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, FKA Twigs, and Anya Taylor-Joy, propelling Ling into the celebrity spotlight. Her gowns and avant-garde accessories frequently grace red carpets and magazine spreads
In early 2025, she inaugurated her first flagship store in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards—a 2,000 ft² space serving as both boutique and showroom for bespoke couture and ready-to-wear collections.
Fusion of Primitive Motifs and Artistic Precision
Ling’s recent runway presentations marry archaic symbolism (think hand-axe motifs and burnt-edge skirts) with sleek tailoring—like lapel-less blazers inspired by rose stems. Her formative influences from surrealist art inform her signature eccentric elegance with wit and deeply considered details..
Her much-talked-about „butt bag“, crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum and ergonomically curved, exemplifies this vision: a comedic yet refined approach to accessories. It blends form, function—and humor.
Recognition & Sustainability
Grace Ling was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 (2022) for her commitment to tech-enabled, eco-conscious design. Her brand is now profitable, combining direct e-commerce and wholesale sales while maintaining strict inventory control and zero waste standards.
Finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and recipient of the AAPI Design & Innovation Award, Ling is poised for rapid ascent in global fashion circles.
Why Grace Ling Matters
Grace Ling represents a generation for whom fashion is not only performance—it’s philosophy. Through her sculptural silhouettes, use of novel materials, and sustainability ethos, she challenges what it means to dress for the self—and for the future. Her work speaks to culture, craft, and bold imagination in equal measure.
