Costume D' amour

The Bird of Paradise

2009-06-18T21:43:00.005+08:00

This is a costume that I made for my closest friend , for his personal Portfolio. The Costume was inspired from the theme " Bird of Paradise". The shirt is made from cotton and embellished with corded lace, swarozski stones and twinkle satin pieces of "petals" that represent individual feathers. The ensemble is available for rental at SG$60 or purchase or SG$129 for the top and pants. Should you be interested to replicate a piece for yourself do email or contact my mobile.

Tribute to Audrey

2009-05-29T13:14:00.003+08:00

This is a Black dress, inspired from the dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany ,that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the costume is $70 for 3 days rental and $150 to buy.

Tribute to the 50s Part 2

2009-05-29T12:54:00.003+08:00

This is a 1950s Inspired Dress that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the costume is $90 for 3 days rental and $240 to buy each

A Pink Tribute to the 50s

2009-05-29T12:35:00.003+08:00

This is a pink 1950s Costume that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the costume is $90 for 3 days rental and $240 to buy each

Tribute to the 50s

2009-05-29T11:54:00.004+08:00

This is a 1950 inspired dress that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the costume is $90 for 3 days rental and $240 to buy.

The Art of Korean Clothing Part Four

2009-05-14T18:32:00.005+08:00

This is a Korean Hanbok Costume that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the costume is $90 for 3 days rental and $240 to buy each.

The Art of Korean Clothing Part Three

2009-05-14T17:44:00.006+08:00

The Art of Korean Clothing Part Two

2009-05-14T16:58:00.006+08:00

The Art of Korean Clothing Part One

2009-05-14T16:28:00.005+08:00

My Pink Modern Hanbok

2009-05-14T16:05:00.004+08:00

This is a Modern Pink Korean Hanbok Costume that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the costume is $60 for 3 days rental. $180 to buy.

A Modern Hanbok

2009-05-14T15:34:00.004+08:00

This is a Modern Korean Hanbok Costume that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental of the white costume is $90 for 3 days rental. $240 to buy.

Memoirs of the Pink Geisha

2009-05-14T15:18:00.005+08:00

This is a set of Japanese Costume, based on the inspiration for the movie Memoirs of a Geisha that I made for Costume D' Amour. The costume is not an authentic kimono but it is a modern approach to the kimono through the use of various kind of fabrications yet retaining its elegance . Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental Pink Kimono is $120 for 3 days rental. $450 to buy. Cost for the male kimono is $90 for 3 days rental, $240 to buy.

Memoirs ofThe Purple Geisha

2009-04-27T18:52:00.008+08:00

This is a set of Japanese Costume, based on the inspiration for the movie Memoirs of a Geisha that I made for Costume D' Amour. The costume is not an authentic kimono but it is a modern approach to the kimono through the use of various kind of fabrications yet retaining its elegance . Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental Purple Kimono is $120for 3 days rental. $450 to buy.

Japanese Dark Blue Samurai

2009-04-27T18:25:00.003+08:00

This is a Male Japanese Costume that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental is $90 for 3 days rental. $240 to buy.

Japanese Blue Samurai

2009-04-27T18:04:00.005+08:00

Japanese White Samurai

2009-04-27T17:37:00.005+08:00

The Phantom Affair

2009-04-27T17:18:00.005+08:00

This is a white/red bridal gown that I made for Costume D' Amour based on the inspiration of Phantom of the Opera. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or customising a replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental is $90 for 3 days rental. $350 to buy.

A Spanish Rose

2009-04-27T16:43:00.005+08:00

This is a red spanish inspired gown that I made for Costume D' Amour. I love this shoot as there is chemistry. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or a customising replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental is $120 for 3 days rental. $350 to buy.

Lavender Beaded Gown

2009-04-27T15:53:00.007+08:00

This is a lavender evening gown that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or a customising replica of it for yourself for keeps. Cost for rental is $90 for 3 days rental. $280 to buy.

Black or White Checkered Gown

2009-04-18T23:47:00.003+08:00

This is a black and white bridal gown , inspired by the chess board , that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or a customising replica of it for yourself for keeps.Cost for rental is $120 for 3 days rental. $350 to buy.

The White Rose Affair

2009-04-18T22:55:00.013+08:00

This is a white bridal gown that I made for Costume D' Amour. Do contact me should you be interested in renting the item or a customising replica of it for yourself for keeps. Cost for rental is $90 for 3 days rental. $350 to buy.

Newspaper Article on Costume D' Amour

2009-04-18T20:45:00.000+08:00

ENTERPRISE

Wednesday April 8, 2009 B7

TODAY Newspaper

Recession sees more interest in Talentpreneur Hub’s start-up programme

Tan Hui Leng
huileng@mediacorp.com.sg

Mr Muhammad Razy was called crazy for wanting to start his own business.

Ooi Boon Keong

IT IS the worst of times. It is the best of times. As a pall darkens over the economy, costume designer Muhammad Razy Ibrahim thought it was an opportune timeto set up his own business.
The 28-year-old resigned from his regular job in January to strike out on his own. Today,
he runs his start-up Costume D' Amour from his parents’ fourroom flat in Jurong West.

“My friends thought I had a mental disorder,” he said. “They thought it was a very risky move
because there’s no safety net if something goes wrong.”

But for the fashion graduate from the University of Huddersfield, it was time to set up shop
— recession or not. Thankfully, his family was supportive.

“I’ve always wanted to set up my own business in fashion and have been thinking about it
for a while,” he said. “So, I finally stepped forward and did it.”

For now, Mr Muhammad Razy does everything himself, from designing to sewing. Like many small businessmen, cash flow has been his number one problem.Fortunately, he has been
winning clients by collaborating with event management companies. He has found some
corporate clients, like Standard Chartered Bank.

Mr Muhammad Razy is currently in the midst of a 10-week start-up programme with private
company Talentpreneur Hub, which helps young companies develop their businesses.
Ta l e n t p r e n e u r H u b ’ s founder Ken Koh has been seeing more interest in the
programme, especially from 20- and 30-somethings who have been toiling as salarymen
and women for years. “In a recession, opportunity costs are lower. You have more time to plan. Overhead costs like rental and manpower are lower,” said Mr Koh, who is an entrepreneur himself.

Furthermore, people may be more willing to work for an Being your own boss
Passion is the key SME when big multi-nationals tighten their headcounts and budgets.
Another start-up that has benefitted from Talentpreneur Hub’s mentorship is Optimal Online Marketing (OOM), which offers online marketing solutions like search engine optimisation.
Set up two years ago by three secondary schoolmates from Deyi Secondary School, the business is now profitable with over 50 clients. Among them are familiar names like restaurant chain Jack’s Place.

“I think we are very lucky to be living in times when you don’t need a lot of capital,”
said managing director of OOM, Wayne Eo.
If aspiring Singapore enterpreneurs want some inspiration, they should perhaps
take a look at David Evans who started his business Grass Roots in London in the thick
of the 1980 recession.

Toiling long hours in a basement office in Oxford Street with just himself and a typist, the then-32-year-old was clear about what he wanted and where he wanted to take his firm. Today, his performance improvement firm is a multinational operating in 16 countries with over 1,000 staff worldwide.

Even in the downturn, it is now expanding in Asia with Singapore as its hub. Rolls Royce and Bentley, Toyota, Barclays and HSBC count among his clients.“Whether you start a business in a recessionor during good times, the key is passion,” Mr Evans said.

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A New Beginning

2009-04-18T19:45:00.000+08:00

Costume D'Amour is a company that I have been meaning to set up since I was much younger. I have always dreamt of owning my own company and since I left My previous employer its the perfect timing to pursue my dream. There are many things or factors that would not favour my decision but I am relentless . With guidance from Talentpreneur Hub, I am sure I will Succeed.

For the first few blogs would probably be describing more about me and what Costume D' Amour is about or has done in the Past through collaborations.

The posters are pictures done by a friend who is a photographer.