This is the headband of a wedding dress which also comes with a tulle skirt and belt. It was designed by local veteran designer, Goh Lai Chan, under the label "The Dress Shop". Bridal headbands made a comeback in the 90s and most are decorated with embroidery and beading. Western wedding gowns were quite common by the 1950s. However till today, most Indian and Malay brides are still expected to wear traditional costumes. As for Chinese, the newly-weds would usually attend tea ceremony in traditional costume and wear the Western wedding gowns and suits for engagement, dinner or ceremony in churches.Goh Lai Chan has worked with celebrities including composer Dick Lee, the Brunei royal family and the late former first lady of Singapore, Madam Ling Siew May. Goh used to make all of Ling’s evening dresses when she was the first lady, including many pieces with hand-embroidered orchid motifs.
