SHENTONISTA

“I am especially driven by projects with great aspirations and potential; I hope to grow these projects and bring them to greater heights.”

What does indivualism mean to Melly? “Being your honest self, especially when tested.”

The philosophy that drives Mike through everything? "I don't know what my future holds, but I do know who holds my future," he says.

“I think individualism means being perfectly comfortable in your own skin,” Candice says, and that perfectly sums up what she is.

“To me, individualism means not really caring about what anyone else thinks. I feel very strongly about that, in whatever I do.”

We visit four local creatives in their workplaces to find out more about how they live, play, and work — all in true Fred Perry style.

Darren’s mother, grandaunt, and grandmother don’t understand some of the things he wears sometimes.

A bout of illness brought Shu and her family closer together, and played quite a big role in the way they live now.

"Even through misunderstandings and moments of pain or anger, they’re the ones who love and accept you no matter what.”

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and over at Shentonista, we'd like to celebrate the very special women in our lives.

"Being able to effect change, working with independent creatives, small firms and the community, and to see collaborations take place, that really drives me."

“I do feel that the Ministry of Education should include a grooming class in secondary school, and teach the basics of dressing up,”