Browsing “Céline”

“Though I’m Japanese, I’ve been learning French because I just love the Parisian culture. I hope to go for a working holiday there one day.”

“It’s not difficult to start practising sustainability in Singapore as there are so many small eco businesses and consignment stores here. I started my sustainability journey like most, with small actions such as reducing the use of plastic bags. And just last year, my family even got into composting!”

“As a street style photographer, I’ve shot lots of memorable people, but the top of my list would have to be JJ, Lin Jun Jie. It was in Paris at the Louis Vuitton show, and I shouted out to him from the crowd “Hey JJ, I'm shooting for a Singapore magazine, can I shoot you?”. He nodded, glanced at my camera, and I got the shot.”

“One of my all-time favourite books is Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight. It’s taught me to always be fearless when starting on something new, and to just go all-in to achieve my dreams.”

“Always be open to trying new things, because you never know what’s out there for you, so be daring enough to take these opportunities. I’ve always been a person who makes calculated moves, but some of the best decisions made have always been from just taking a leap of faith.”

“How one person views and interprets a certain piece of work or statement can defer a lot from another person’s perspective.”

“Food is not a glamorous industry. It involves a lot of hard work and you have to be willing to get your hands dirty.”

“My tattoos reflect my personal preferences and taste.”

“People tend to chase after trends, and I find that it leads to a lot of wastage once the trend passes.”

“My music taste hasn’t changed much over the years—Jay Chou has been my favourite artist since young.”


“It’s important to work hard, but you also need to be able to shut off from work sometimes, to maintain your health and well-being.”

“I always feel like I'm living in my own head, disconnected from the world and away from everyone else. That sometimes makes me feel alone, but I've learnt to enjoy my own company.”