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Singapore Street Style
written on Monday, 2 September 2013 @ 16:53 ✈
On 30th September 2013, we sauntered through Somerset to search for people donned in trendy street fashion. As the four of us strolled along the busy streets, we saw many youngsters clad in unique trendy clothing, each with their own individual style. Since it was our first time doing a street interview, we were all quite flustered by the overwhelming crowd at Somerset. Upon being taken aback by the massive crowd, we were suddenly unsure of how to approach these people on the streets despite having revised our lines through several times. Occasionally, people with unique fashion sense would catch our attention and we would try to approach them. However, whenever this happened we always found ourselves tongue tied, not knowing what to say. When we realised 10 minutes have passed and we have yet to interview our first fashionista, we knew that if we allowed our insecurity to control us we would be getting to nowhere. Therefore, we took the first step forward, approaching our first fashionista.
FASHIONITA #1:
This person caught our attention from afar as he was sporting an all-black outfit with a red checkered shirt tied around his waist. We were instantly captivated by his fashion sense due to his distinct choice of clothes and hence, we made a beeline for him as he was about to leave our sight. After snapping several shots of his clothes, we then proceeded with the interview and asked him the following questions:
1. Where do you receive your fashion inspirations?
I spend my free time to indulge myself in fashion magazines and blogs, like JAK & JIL, to get new ideas for my clothing choices.
2. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
Rather than going out to shopping centers, I prefer to purchase my clothes from online shops, like asos.com and other blog shops. It is more convenient for me as I then, do not need to actually have to queue up just to buy my clothes.
3. Do you have a specific style which you follow? Can you please elaborate on it?
Hmm.. actually I do not have a specific style which I follow as I don’t really like restrictions and prefer to explore different kinds of fashion styles. After I look at the magazines and blog shops, I would mix and match my clothes to see what combinations I like and that is also how I choose my clothes daily.
COMMENTARY:
We decided to interview him as he possessed a sense of fashion that many Singaporean men nowadays lack. Upon observation, we realised that most Singaporean guys today simply put on T-shirts and jeans or Bermudas for almost all occasions, putting little effort to present themselves suitably even when going to town. However, we can see difference in this guy we interviewed, for we can see his deliberate effort in coordinating an outfit.
What he wore in the above picture, shows a more chic side to his character. With his hair pushed to one side and wearing a pair of adorable, circle-framed spectacles definitely showed off a playful side to him. He also added some colour to his outfit by wrapping a red and black checkered shirt around his waist. Putting them together, he is able to emanate a hipster style with a touch of vintage feel.
When he said he does not restrict himself to one style and likes to experiment with what he wears, we realize that during this process, he is reinventing himself, emphasizing and developing previously unknown or subordinate aspects of his personalities. By changing his style, he would have discovered new dimensions of his substance.
Overall, we really like what he dressed himself in. It is different, unique and definitely shows how he does not just conform to what other people in Singapore would wear. We were actually taken aback by the way he dressed in fully black as that usually gives off a very dull look on tanned people, however he managed to give off a great luminescence to his skin tone and accentuate it without looking like as if he is blending into his own clothes. He still managed to pull off the look and give it a very flattering appearance. Therefore, his efforts in choosing a outfit to wear definitely did not go to waste.
FASHIONISTA #2:
Our next target was a lady donned in an off-shoulder brown crop top and black pants. As we interviewed her, we found out that she is from France and is here on holiday. Even though she wasn't very conversant in English, we still managed to find out the key ideas of what her fashion style is like.
1. Where do you receive your fashion inspiration?
I look at how people people around me dress up, especially from my colleagues. And I also like clothing which gives off a vintage feel.
2. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
I like to go to Esprit. Also, I like to browse through thrift shops and buy second-hand clothes because they are cheaper.
3. What do you think of Singapore’s fashion style? Is it very different from France?
I think it is very different. Everyone in Singapore dresses in a very cool manner unlike in France.
COMMENTARY:
Her outfit seems like the kind of style you would see typical Singaporeans trying to pull off, but may or may not succeed depending on each individual. However, she was able to pull off that style very well and was bold in her choice of footwear which was a pair of boots. She also spiced up her outfit with a chunky silver necklace and a variety of accessories varying from rings to bracelets to watches. Besides, what really caught our eye was how golden brown hair complemented her light brown crop top and accessories flawlessly, without looking over-excessively flamboyant.
From our conversation, we also learnt that she stays in a small town in France and when asked where does she usually get her clothes from, we were shocked to hear that most of her clothes are from thrift stores and some are second-hand pieces instead of any high-end brands. She is indeed a great example to justify that fashion does not necessarily have to mean branded goods. We believe that beauty itself takes many forms and aesthetic meaning, signaling identity, is about more than beauty. The subject value of a particular form varies from person to person. One might think that these non-branded good might still look attractive if worn in a particular manner and yet some might think otherwise.
In this case, we really like the way she dresses and think that she is able to make them look very attractive despite the price of the clothes. With the earthly colours, she definitely went out of the trend and created her own style.
FASHIONISTA #3:
Lastly, we also found this lady who looks rather young, dressed in a sleeveless denim jacket and a tank top, paired with denim pants and a brown belt. As we started to interview her, we managed to get a better sense of her fashion style:
1. Where do you receive your fashion inspiration?
I spend my free time looking at fashion magazines and from there, I pick what suits my taste.
2. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
I usually buy my clothes in Taiwan, as they have many street shops where they sell all these clothes at a reasonable price. Most of my clothes are from overseas.
3. Do you have a specific style which you follow? Can you please elaborate on it?
As you can see from my dressing today, I like to go for the Grunge and rocker style.
4. What do you think is the most important when choosing your outfit?
For me, I think that accessories are really important as they help to brighten up the whole outfit and give it a more unique look.
COMMENTARY:
From the way she dresses, we can interpret that she is actually a wild person who likes to party, based on what she wears. With her short sleeved jacket and shorts, this outfit is pretty revealing. Hence, it shows that she actually has a level of self-confidence to be able to wear this outfit with such pride. It can also be seen that she actually took time to pick out her accessories, as they also contributed in helping to make the outfit look more like rocker style.
However, we think that these clothes are becoming more and more mainstream in society today. It is not unique anymore but rather shows how she conforms to what society think is fashionable. Despite this, we think that the way her denim clothes and brown shoes, belt and hair really complements each other and makes her stand out among the rest of the people.
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Singapore Street Style
written on Monday, 2 September 2013 @ 16:53 ✈
On 30th September 2013, we sauntered through Somerset to search for people donned in trendy street fashion. As the four of us strolled along the busy streets, we saw many youngsters clad in unique trendy clothing, each with their own individual style. Since it was our first time doing a street interview, we were all quite flustered by the overwhelming crowd at Somerset. Upon being taken aback by the massive crowd, we were suddenly unsure of how to approach these people on the streets despite having revised our lines through several times. Occasionally, people with unique fashion sense would catch our attention and we would try to approach them. However, whenever this happened we always found ourselves tongue tied, not knowing what to say. When we realised 10 minutes have passed and we have yet to interview our first fashionista, we knew that if we allowed our insecurity to control us we would be getting to nowhere. Therefore, we took the first step forward, approaching our first fashionista.
FASHIONITA #1:
This person caught our attention from afar as he was sporting an all-black outfit with a red checkered shirt tied around his waist. We were instantly captivated by his fashion sense due to his distinct choice of clothes and hence, we made a beeline for him as he was about to leave our sight. After snapping several shots of his clothes, we then proceeded with the interview and asked him the following questions:
1. Where do you receive your fashion inspirations?
I spend my free time to indulge myself in fashion magazines and blogs, like JAK & JIL, to get new ideas for my clothing choices.
2. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
Rather than going out to shopping centers, I prefer to purchase my clothes from online shops, like asos.com and other blog shops. It is more convenient for me as I then, do not need to actually have to queue up just to buy my clothes.
3. Do you have a specific style which you follow? Can you please elaborate on it?
Hmm.. actually I do not have a specific style which I follow as I don’t really like restrictions and prefer to explore different kinds of fashion styles. After I look at the magazines and blog shops, I would mix and match my clothes to see what combinations I like and that is also how I choose my clothes daily.
COMMENTARY:
We decided to interview him as he possessed a sense of fashion that many Singaporean men nowadays lack. Upon observation, we realised that most Singaporean guys today simply put on T-shirts and jeans or Bermudas for almost all occasions, putting little effort to present themselves suitably even when going to town. However, we can see difference in this guy we interviewed, for we can see his deliberate effort in coordinating an outfit.
What he wore in the above picture, shows a more chic side to his character. With his hair pushed to one side and wearing a pair of adorable, circle-framed spectacles definitely showed off a playful side to him. He also added some colour to his outfit by wrapping a red and black checkered shirt around his waist. Putting them together, he is able to emanate a hipster style with a touch of vintage feel.
When he said he does not restrict himself to one style and likes to experiment with what he wears, we realize that during this process, he is reinventing himself, emphasizing and developing previously unknown or subordinate aspects of his personalities. By changing his style, he would have discovered new dimensions of his substance.
Overall, we really like what he dressed himself in. It is different, unique and definitely shows how he does not just conform to what other people in Singapore would wear. We were actually taken aback by the way he dressed in fully black as that usually gives off a very dull look on tanned people, however he managed to give off a great luminescence to his skin tone and accentuate it without looking like as if he is blending into his own clothes. He still managed to pull off the look and give it a very flattering appearance. Therefore, his efforts in choosing a outfit to wear definitely did not go to waste.
FASHIONISTA #2:
Our next target was a lady donned in an off-shoulder brown crop top and black pants. As we interviewed her, we found out that she is from France and is here on holiday. Even though she wasn't very conversant in English, we still managed to find out the key ideas of what her fashion style is like.
1. Where do you receive your fashion inspiration?
I look at how people people around me dress up, especially from my colleagues. And I also like clothing which gives off a vintage feel.
2. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
I like to go to Esprit. Also, I like to browse through thrift shops and buy second-hand clothes because they are cheaper.
3. What do you think of Singapore’s fashion style? Is it very different from France?
I think it is very different. Everyone in Singapore dresses in a very cool manner unlike in France.
COMMENTARY:
Her outfit seems like the kind of style you would see typical Singaporeans trying to pull off, but may or may not succeed depending on each individual. However, she was able to pull off that style very well and was bold in her choice of footwear which was a pair of boots. She also spiced up her outfit with a chunky silver necklace and a variety of accessories varying from rings to bracelets to watches. Besides, what really caught our eye was how golden brown hair complemented her light brown crop top and accessories flawlessly, without looking over-excessively flamboyant.
From our conversation, we also learnt that she stays in a small town in France and when asked where does she usually get her clothes from, we were shocked to hear that most of her clothes are from thrift stores and some are second-hand pieces instead of any high-end brands. She is indeed a great example to justify that fashion does not necessarily have to mean branded goods. We believe that beauty itself takes many forms and aesthetic meaning, signaling identity, is about more than beauty. The subject value of a particular form varies from person to person. One might think that these non-branded good might still look attractive if worn in a particular manner and yet some might think otherwise.
In this case, we really like the way she dresses and think that she is able to make them look very attractive despite the price of the clothes. With the earthly colours, she definitely went out of the trend and created her own style.
FASHIONISTA #3:
Lastly, we also found this lady who looks rather young, dressed in a sleeveless denim jacket and a tank top, paired with denim pants and a brown belt. As we started to interview her, we managed to get a better sense of her fashion style:
1. Where do you receive your fashion inspiration?
I spend my free time looking at fashion magazines and from there, I pick what suits my taste.
2. Where do you usually purchase your clothes?
I usually buy my clothes in Taiwan, as they have many street shops where they sell all these clothes at a reasonable price. Most of my clothes are from overseas.
3. Do you have a specific style which you follow? Can you please elaborate on it?
As you can see from my dressing today, I like to go for the Grunge and rocker style.
4. What do you think is the most important when choosing your outfit?
For me, I think that accessories are really important as they help to brighten up the whole outfit and give it a more unique look.
COMMENTARY:
From the way she dresses, we can interpret that she is actually a wild person who likes to party, based on what she wears. With her short sleeved jacket and shorts, this outfit is pretty revealing. Hence, it shows that she actually has a level of self-confidence to be able to wear this outfit with such pride. It can also be seen that she actually took time to pick out her accessories, as they also contributed in helping to make the outfit look more like rocker style.
However, we think that these clothes are becoming more and more mainstream in society today. It is not unique anymore but rather shows how she conforms to what society think is fashionable. Despite this, we think that the way her denim clothes and brown shoes, belt and hair really complements each other and makes her stand out among the rest of the people.
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ABOUT US
Clad in dresses from topnotch international labels may be the dream that every girl is perceived to possess. But that's not the case for me. I pride simplicity and comfort over brand and that is essentially what's most important to me. Like what Ralph Lauren once said “Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It's not about brands. It's about something else that comes from within you. Style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever. " Even though my dressing style is not elaborated like how it is classified as being fashionable in today’s context, I am proud of it as it represents me for who I am. I personally do not feel that there is a need for me to conform to trends, as they vary over time. However, who I stand for is unique to me and it does not change.
My interest in fashion was sparked when I first saw a Japanese Visual Kei band's music video. Their dressing seemed so bizarre, yet the overall aesthetics were so bright and colorful, it had drawn me in deeply. Coloured hair, coloured lenses, coloured makeup, it was a new experience. Because I was so intrigued by the style, I embarked on a research to find out more and soon came upon many other styles that were very appealing to me. Now, I frequently check up on blogs like japanesestreets.com, where candid pictures of teenagers of Japanese street fashion are uploaded daily. One can really see the diverse ways in which an individual can expression themselves in.
Despite my interest in the Japanese street fashion, I have my own style preference. Most of the time, I like to put on T-shirts and shorts. However, I always try to spice things up by donning accessories like belts, necklaces and bracelets to add a splash of colour and individuality. Sometimes, I also make adjustments to my outfit by layering a vest etc. When I am out looking for clothes, I always make a point to try on the clothes as what looks good to me may not be suitable to my overall image, and also to get a feel on the comfort level and the level of ease of movement.
Honestly, I was never into fashion until recently when I stumbled upon some very inspiring fashion bloggers. Nonetheless, prior to that, I always had this impression that fashion is equivalent to vanity. This thought was soon eroded as I came to a realization that fashion meant self-expression. It empowers us with the ability to make a statement not through speech, not through actions but through what we wear. However, fashion is now so deeply integrated in our society that we sometimes, fail to appreciate how significant it is in our life, as intuitive and subconscious as it is.
As for my own personal fashion style, I prefer something more comfortable and yet, still able to reflect my inner self and gives me the ability to express myself liberally in an aesthetically appealing manner. Shorts and jeans usually do the trick for me, and Converse as well as Vans are my all-time favourite. I love jackets of all sorts as they never fail to keep me warm but also add onto my original look. All in all, Fashion can be something simple for us to wear to feel good about ourselves, or something as vital and influential such as an illustration of culture, time and its revolutions, depending on how we perceive it.
Since young, my favourite past time was to go online to play dress up games and this hobby eventually evolved into following up with fashion bloggers, both local and foreign. I also like to surf the lookbook.nu website to browse through the entries posted by different people all over the world and have a better understanding of the fashion trend that is happening around the world. To replace the dress up games that I used to go crazy over, I now mix and match different clothing item from different brands using Polyvore as and when I am free.
I feel that it is good for one to have a certain style and way of dressing but this should not restrict them from exploring and trying out new styles. As for myself, a pair of shorts paired with a t-shirt would be my go-to outfit, considering the humid weather in Singapore. I try to avoid flip flops as much as I can and would choose a pair of sandals even if I will only be out for a while. To me, comfort and visual aesthetic are both equally important when selecting an outfit.
Jeans or a maxi skirt paired with a crop top is my favourite outfit if I'm feeling a little more dressy on a normal day as it still matches the comfort and visually appealing criteria.
To dress up for an evening dinner, I would choose a dress to pair with some bracelets or a necklace. As for footwear, a pair of flats or wedges would complete my outfit.
I like to accessorize with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. However, I would only choose 2 out of these 3 of these accessories to match with my outfit to prevent over-accessories and looking like a "Christmas tree"
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