Browsing “Gucci”

“I’m a graphic designer, and when I was a child, my neighbour’s sister taught me how to draw. It became my hobby growing up, and now it’s become my job as well.”

“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?”

“Before I had my daughter, my life revolved around work. Now, I’ve had to take a step back to figure out a balance between both work and motherhood, as well as to make time for self-care and hobbies. I think all of these are equally important in maintaining sanity.”

“I never felt unconditional love until I had my dogs, Ash and Butter. I recently lost Ash and the pain I felt was like nothing I’ve experienced before. My husband and I even joked that we wouldn’t be as sad if either one of us died.”

“My interest in mermaid performance started six years ago and I’ve been pursuing it professionally for two years. I hope to be able to do mermaid performances around the world and then maybe find a prince to sail away with just like Ariel from The Little Mermaid.”

“My children are now 17 and 21. It used to be just us three spending time together but now I hardly see them around. I’m asleep by the time they come home and they’re still in bed when I leave for work, so it gets quite lonely sometimes.”

"I’d say my style is comfortable and timeless, with a touch of Japanese accents. I like to visit Japan every year during spring or summer and that’s where I collect my outfits for the year, so I don’t shop for clothes much in Singapore.”

“My favourite building in Singapore is the Golden Mile Complex which unfortunately will be demolished soon. Unlike the rest of the country that can feel very polished and rigid, this building feels alive—I can feel it breathing and changing, and it’s full of character!”

“My experience with working in fashion taught me that money cannot buy you style, you have to add your own personal touch to pull it off.”

“I see apparel as a designer's artwork: to me, my wardrobe is a collection of art pieces which I admire and appreciate from time to time.”

“Everything’s a little funnier and better when you look at it through the lens of nostalgia.”

“One thing I hope to pass on to my daughter is to always be happy—you should never believe that happiness depends on your circumstances or what you have.”