Browsing “Seiko”

“When I got retrenched, I wanted to do something with my severance pay and thought, why not sell things that I like to wear? So that's when I started my brand Wear Reen."

“Compared to cities like KL, Bangkok, and Jakarta, Singapore has some catching up to do in terms of fashion. Why are we, despite being affluent, so limited in how we dress?”

“I’m an introvert, but ever since I got into fashion, I’ve met a lot of people who share the same interest, and have made a lot of friends, most of whom are older than me.”

“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.”