Browsing “Seiko”

“I take inspiration from visual kei bands, which are Japanese bands with extravagant stage costumes, so I usually dress in that style. And, because I also like vintage apparel, I mix in vintage shirts and boots.”

"I wake up at 7AM everyday when I travel because I want to try everything and make the most out of each day. Most of my family and friends don’t feel the same though, so I usually enjoy sightseeing and exploring on my own in the early mornings.”

“Back in school, I modelled for a friend’s fashion collection and was scouted by a modelling agency. I’ve been modelling on the side ever since—I love being a part of different brands, dressing up in their pieces, and learning what their clothes are all about!”

“I run a business, FIN Crafted Goods, with my husband Fahmy, so as you can imagine, it’s really hard separating life from work. But when I do actively take a step back from work, I like to cook and read. Physical books only though! No e-books. It’s how Fahmy and I escape reality.”

“I enjoy scuba diving a lot. It’s another world, what the sea gives us. It’s paradise just a few feet beneath the surface, and down there it’s always calm, peaceful, and serene.”

“I feel like I'm now more afraid of failing my own expectations, as opposed to the expectations of others.”

“My teachers would be incredibly shocked that I've been so willing to study and be punctual.”

I’d love to be a full-time artist, but you have to prioritise certain things at specific points in your life, especially if you’re in the middle of a pandemic.

“I’m very easily influenced by music, and it’s influenced my dressing sense as well.”

“Switching jobs hasn’t been easy, because I’m doing a lot of new things, and I’ve had to pick them up quite fast.”

“If I could change one thing about my past, I probably should have continued playing basketball in my teenage years—I might’ve grown taller if I’d stuck with it!”

“My ideal weekend is getting to sleep in, and not having to look at my phone all day!”