This June 6, inclusion moves from the margins to the main event.
In a bold and joyful double-bill, Fashion for All—a runway show like no other—and the Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)’s Charity Movie Night take place on the same evening, celebrating diversity in both fashion and film.
Fashion for All organised by Pink Fest and presented in collaboration with Singapore Fashion Council and Design Orchard will feature individuals of all ages and abilities walking the catwalk, including three models with Down syndrome: Annabel Zieleman, Nicole Teoh, and Tom Dhaynaut.
“I’m excited to be on the runway! I feel confident and proud. I want everyone to know that we can do anything,” says Tom.
“Annabel realises very well that she can be part of something special. As a result, she dares to take up more space and grow her self-confidence,” adds Ingeborg Zieleman, Annabel’s caregiver.
Lau Joo Meng, Nicole’s caregiver shares that “Nicole used to have stage fright when she was young. Participation in events such as Fashion For All has made her become more confident.”
More than just a show, Fashion for All is a celebration of visibility, dignity, and talent. These are not symbolic gestures—Annabel, Tom, and Nicole are taking their rightful place on a national stage.
“Tom, Annabel, and Nicole are showing the world that diversity on the runway isn’t just possible—it’s powerful,” says Brandon Barker, Producer of Fashion for All. “This is about talent, not tokenism.”
Fashion for All reflects a growing movement in Singapore where inclusion isn’t an afterthought, but a priority– and a public one.
Just down the road at Golden Village Suntec, DSA’s Charity Movie Night kicks off with the new Karate Kid: Legends, running across 6 & 7 June. The event hopes to raise $100,000 to support the organisation’s life-changing services that reach over 700 individuals with Down syndrome annually.
DSA’s Charity Movie Night is more than just a movie, it is a night where families, caregivers, and supporters come together in shared celebration – popcorn in hand, joy on their faces.
DSA’s work extends far beyond events—offering services from prenatal support to employment readiness through their centres at Bishan and the Independent Living & Training Centre. To sustain these essential services, DSA must raise $2.5 million each year. Every ticket sold helps individuals like Annabel, Nicole and Tom pursue a life of dignity, joy, and opportunity.
