“When I was a teen, I listened to a lot of emo and punk music. I identified with their non-conformist beliefs about being different from society and challenging the status quo."
“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.”
“I started collecting vinyls during COVID. For my first vinyl, I think I got a Tame Impala or Arctic Monkeys one, but my favourite one that I have now is Jamie XX’s In Colour.”
“The Lion King is my favourite movie of all time. I used to come back home from primary school every day and watch the movie through once before doing anything else.”
“I used to read a lot of manga and watch a lot of anime, and it fascinated me because of the detail in the characters’ costumes. This was how I became interested in fashion.”
“I love listening to music and recently attended Fujii Kaze’s concert in Singapore. It was very crowded! I also enjoy going for music festivals like Fuji Rock back in Japan.”
“I’m creating a multi-purpose scarf inspired by the Korean wrapping cloth bojagi. People haven’t explored its use as a fashion accessory, which is what I’m trying to do.”
“Outside of music, I really love fashion. I love indulging in it and studying different brands, learning about their ethos and the way they construct their garments.”
“I love watching movies! I have this thing with my best friend where we watch a movie every time we go out, and rate and discuss it afterwards. It’s quite an escape.”
“If I wear black one day, then I would try to wear a bit more colours the next day. I was wearing something darker yesterday, so today I’m in lighter colours!”
“2024 was the fifth circle of hell. I enjoyed it. I made unimaginable progress. Hopefully 2025 won’t be the sixth circle of hell. But also, hopefully it is."