Browsing “Uniqlo”

Anh’s blonde haircut and effortless style caught our eye, and compelled us to strike up a conversation during his short visit to Singapore.


“I’m an interior designer with my own practice, and I’ve been doing this for about 30 years. I’m just doing what I believe in, and I don’t have a particular style I stick to.”

“I was onboard a ship for six months for my internship, and it taught me that you really have to be independent, mentally, physically, and emotionally. You have to plan ahead and make sure that you get enough rest.”

“My advice to someone younger: One life, one chance. Do what you want to do. Forget about norms, don’t go with conventions, just explore and grab opportunities."

“To me, fashion is a creative outlet like any other—a form of self-expression, to send a message. It also reflects the changing state of the world.”

“I am more grateful for every new day, because every new day is a gift. When one has cancer, it’s so uncertain and you don’t know how long you have. So I try to live each day as best as I can.”

“I’m a highly visual person, so I still naturally gravitate towards quality. But the art of curation also intrigues me, where aesthetics still have to make sense contextually.”

“I’ve picked up blues dancing from two amazing teachers since I’ve been in Singapore. It’s a very niche type of dance, but we basically dance to blues music.”

“It’s hard to earn a stable income in the arts, so I want a stable job to sustain my dreams. Eventually, the goal is to pursue arts full time, but now, I just need more money.”

“I’m an older brother with two siblings in primary school. I hope they look up to me because I always hope I can be the best mentor or brother that I can be for them.”

“When I mail stuff to my penpals, I don’t just send them letters—I sometimes include things like sweets and tea, as well as postcards from my own overseas trips.”

“Walking six kilometres every day is no easy feat, but it’s all about discipline. I’m committed, and my family supports me, so I never fail to go for my walks.”