Browsing “Bottega Veneta”

“There’s nothing in particular that sparked my interest in fashion. I just feel that if you dress well, you will naturally feel good! Some people think that I’m attention seeking, but I mean, why else would you have stopped me, right?”

“I had a recurring knee injury from my days as a dancer, and recently underwent a double knee reconstructive surgery to fix it. The recovery has been very tiring and I do miss dancing, but after about a year of physiotherapy, I'm working hard to rebuild my muscles and am hoping to go snowboarding soon!”

“I moved to Singapore from Ipoh, Malaysia to take on a job in Videography and Editing because of the currency. Apart from that, I also wanted to try working overseas and since there isn’t much cultural difference between both countries, Singapore became an obvious choice for me.”

“I think tattoos are a very personal expression of yourself, because you get to choose each design. For me, each tattoo represents a specific phase in my life, especially since I like to get impromptu tattoos when I travel.”

“I love cooking, but in Singapore I stay alone, and I enjoy cooking more when I’m with my friends and family, where I can share. Korean food takes so long to make because there are so many side dishes—that’s why you need someone to share it with.”

“I lost a daughter, so my leg, hand, and body tattoos are all about her life story. I designed them on my own, and every piece is a memory.”

“I might have been a chef: I might not be a good cook, but I’d make good-looking food.”

“With all our polices, I think love in Singapore has become very transactional. I want to change that.”

"I had a secret crush on Aaron Kwok when I was 12. I'm still a little embarrassed about it.”

"Always chase your dreams. Even if people tell you that you won't achieve them, prove them wrong.”

“Be it in sports, new skills or just more knowledge, the sky's the limit. Learn and experience as much as you can.”

The co-founder of LAANK, an interior design company, Cherin has come a long way, packing tons of industry and personal experience beneath her youthful façade.