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25 Singapore Guys Show What Sartorial Liberation Looks Like Today

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25 Singapore Guys Show What Sartorial Liberation Looks Like Today

Neo urban males.

by Margaux Levy  /   June 5, 2022
stylish singapore men

Dudes with style.

In the ’60s, it was referred to as the peacock revolution – when rock stars such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie redefined the look of virility with their gender-blurring wardrobes (paisley shirts, slim-fit pants, silk kimonos!).

Fast-forward to present day and a whole new generation of men is bringing back that same enthusiasm and adventurousness towards dressing up. They love to shop (a lot of them from vintage or vintage-style stores). They tend to mix-and-match garments, accessories and influences – including those traditionally considered to be from the women’s wardrobe – to create their personal look. And they’re unafraid to show it off because, if they’re anything like the 25 men here, why not?

Welcome to the new era of sartorial liberation when (to paraphrase Damon Albarn) regardless of gender, one should always be wearing something they really love.


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25 Singapore Guys Show What Sartorial Liberation Looks Like Today
MARCUS ANG, 24, FOUNDER OF @KUMOTORA.SG, AN INSTAGRAM STORE SPECIALISING IN ANIME PRINT TEES
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His sense of style: “Thrifty fits and, if Singapore’s weather is playing nice, I go for textures and knits for flavour. Also, making accessories is my kind of therapy.”

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MUHAMMAD NOOR AFFIF, 21, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Last fashion item bought: “Another pair of Balenciaga socks – don’t judge me, please. I’ve a thing for designer socks because they make my feet feel appreciated.”

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NATHANIEL FONG, 24, FASHION CREATIVE
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Favourite fashion labels: “Issey Miyake and Sillage by Nicolas Yuthanan.”

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MAXWELL WEST, 24, BAR MANAGER
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One fashion item he can’t live without: “The beret that was given to me by my late mum – it’s become a staple that ties all my outfits together.

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SYAN ADLY, 23, PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER
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Style icon: “Besides the artistic collective Drain Gang, I get inspiration from the video games I play – the likes of Habbo Hotel, Grand Theft Auto V and RuneScape – as they allow limitless character customisation.”

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BRYAN HO, 22, FREELANCE STYLIST
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His sense of style: “I like to mix workwear with vintage items from the ’80s and ’90s. Currently, I’m into garments that are in darker colours and have an interesting cut or shape.”

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ARIF ARMAN KHAN, 19, FULL-TIME NATIONAL SERVICEMAN
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Favourite fashion labels: “I’ve been enjoying Miu Miu’s sensual take on professional attire. I’m also obsessed with Heaven by Marc Jacobs – I appreciate the fact that the brand doesn’t take itself too seriously.”

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MUHAMMAD AMIRUL HAQIM SORHONA, 22, UNEMPLOYED
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Last fashion item bought: “A pair of Levi’s 684 jeans, which I bought from a thrift store in Malaysia. It’s been on my bucket list for a long time because it’s a rare bell-bottom vintage design.”

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ELDEEN NG, 24, FASHION STUDENT & GARMENT CURATOR AT PRE-LOVED CLOTHING STORE RAIREMART
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His sense of style: “I wouldn’t put myself in a box as I love trying out new styles. I often find myself gravitating towards vintage and retro looks from the ’70s and ’80s, and sometimes I wear my grandparents’ clothes.”

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MUHAMMAD HARIZ AZMI, 26, FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR
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Favourite fashion labels: “Graph Layer from Hong Kong and LR3 from Spain.”

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MUHD NUR EKHSAN JOHARI, 21, WORKS IN A BEACH BAR & CLUB
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Style icon: “Tyler, the Creator. I’ve been following his every move since Cherry Bomb and never have I doubted his style, music and persona. From his old skater look to the preppy aesthetic he’s recently adopted, his style evolution has to me transcended perfection.”

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ETHAN MANIAM, 21, MEDICAL STUDENT
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One fashion item he can’t live without: “My moonstone necklace!”

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HONG YI TAN, 24, NATIONAL SERVICEMAN
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Style icon: “Axl Rose, Sid Vicious and Keith Richards.”

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MUHAMAD RUSYDI JUFRI, 24, FREELANCE FILMMAKER
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Time he takes to dress up: “Between 20 minutes and an hour-ish? I usually take the time to plan the mood, colour and details of my outfit before the day begins.”

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DELVIN TEO, 25, HEAD DESIGNER/CRAFTSMAN AT YOUTHS IN BALACLAVA
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One fashion item he can’t live without: “A good pair of jeans.”

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CHARLES YAP, 48, OWNER AND MANAGER OF MENSWEAR STORE THE DECORUM SINGAPORE
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His sense of style: “Relaxed, elegant and always ‘five-star hotel bar ready’.”

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ISAAC ANG, 29, CO-OWNER OF VINTAGE CLOTHING STORES LOOP GARMS & STAKEOUT
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One fashion item he can’t live without: “A good pair of pants, which is the cornerstone of a great outfit. It should preferably be high-waisted, wide-legged or have big flares!”

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ERWINSHAH HASSAN, 24, MODEL AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Favourite fashion labels: “Jean Paul Gaultier and Roberto Cavalli.”

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JEBSON TAN, 45, FOUNDER OF STREET WEAR BUSINESSES THE CORNER SHOP & THE LUCKY SHOP
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Last fashion item bought: “I thrifted a tie-dyed Online Ceramic T-shirt from a colleague, and it was the deal of the century! I bought it because of its interesting graphic print and throwback to the ’70s.”

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SHAWN WONG, 23, UNDERGRADUATE
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His sense of style: “Avant-garde military.”

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KAINE NEO, 23, UNDERGRADUATE AND ASPIRING DESIGNER
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Style icon: “The style influencer Wisdom Kaye, South Korean designer Hyein Seo and Bleach from the eponymous Japanese manga series.”

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AKMAL AZMAN, 17, GENTLEMEN’S BARBER
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Last fashion item bought: “A pair of Gurkha shorts with double buckles from (Singapore vintage-inspired boutique) Chota House – I have always loved its handmade goods.”

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CHRISTIAN RUBIA, 24, BARTENDER
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Last fashion item bought: “It would be a vintage jacket from Ashitagaaru, a vintage shop here in Singapore. I got it because it fits the ‘biker’ look I’m going for.”

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DICKSON AW, 21, STUDENT
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Last fashion item bought: “Saint Laurent’s Opyum sandals. It’s like collecting a piece of art.”

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ISAAC JACE TAN, 23, UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
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One fashion item you can’t live without: “My bleach red shirt from Haider Ackermann’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection.”

A version of this article first appeared in the June 2022 Male Edit issue of FEMALE 

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