Made for the modern and intelligent man, Faculty encompasses a refined and functional approach to the crafting of apparel and products based on the idea of intrinsic human ability in thought or action.

The label fills a void in the menswear marketplace by crafting apparel and products that draw influence from the designer’s roots in graphic design, art direction, branding and photography. With the intent of enriching man and his surroundings, every collection is also dedicated to, and inspired by an unnamed subject of note.

The wordmark was based off a custom sans-serif typeface that appears uncomfortably irregular in weight, suggesting the individuality and craft that goes into the design and manufacturing process. Enclosed and cloaked in various shades of grey, the brand reflects the strength of ideas from the use of grey matter in the creation of each collection. Also representative of the grey area straddled between work and play, the functional and refined garments seamlessly shift from boardroom to bar.

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With each collection dedicated to, and inspired by an unnamed subject of note, Faculty’s debut collection is ambiguously titled “Subject 01 S.R.”

The pièce de résistance of the collection is a pair of damaged selvedge jeans, the first of its kind by a Singaporean label. Cut in 14.5 oz. denim from Kuroki Mill and manufactured in Okayama (also known as “the mecca of Japanese denim”), the signature pair was designed by Larry Peh and produced by craftsmen responsible for creating jeans by some of the world’s most coveted denim brands.

The slim fit jeans features heavy distressing and patchwork repair. Complementing these details are touches of oil staining, Faculty's signature grey thread detailing, and a splattering of grey and white paint.

Imagery for the campaign, the “Water Tower: Untitled” series, was shot by renowned New York-based visual artist John Clang. Having worked extensively with Hermès, Levi’s and 032C, Clang lends his nonpareil vision to exclusive images for Faculty. “Water Tower: Untitled” was also presented as a video installation.

We also filmed and produced a behind-the-scenes at Kojima, Okayama prefecture. The video offers a rare glimpse into the manufacturing process, which is often shrouded in a cloak of secrecy. Embodying the steam and grime of textile production, we commissioned Wayne Khin of Home Studio to track a heady blues accompaniment.

The collection was launched at K+ Curatorial Space in June 2015, alongside a range of collaborations with Japanese indigo-dye artisans Buaisou. and Japanese ceramic craftsmen Sueki Ceramics.