“After I’m done with my Masters programme, I’ll pursue my PhD. I don’t fancy working in an office because after work, it doesn’t even feel like your body belongs to you.”
“I just graduated with a Masters in Journalism and Communication, but I’m not sure about my future. China is competitive, and many graduates can't find jobs.”
“I’ve been pole dancing since I was 18, and I really enjoy it. I think it’s very empowering, especially for women. It also uplifts me and helps me get my exercise in.”
“The skate scene in Singapore is honestly very chill lah. Everybody mixes around with everyone. Some people, we don’t fit in on the outside, but here, we accept anyone.”
“How to manifest good energy ah? Good question. I’m also trying to figure it out now. I think everything happens for a reason lah. You are what you are.”
“In theatre, I feel like I’m more of a vehicle for others to express their opinions, but with fashion, I feel like I can truly share my own voice with people.”
“I started making accessories in 2021 to pass time, but I realised that I could make money from it. Slowly, I started to develop my own style and began selling my stuff online.”
“I think people mistake the word streetwear as just an aesthetic, but I think it's is defined by the people that are in the streets—the kids out there expressing themselves.”
“I used to buy and collect sneakers, but when I had enough of that, I sold all of them and started buying staple pieces and started growing my fashion collection.”
“I’m from Myanmar, and I’d love to go back to be with my friends and family, I'm not sure if I can because of the situation there. So maybe I’ll find a job here first after university.”