SHENTONISTA

“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."

“I interned at Fei Yue, and while I enjoyed the work, it can be very taxing. As a caseworker, you’re expected to take on around 25–30 cases, which can be very draining.”

“Deep inside me, there’s an artistic side that’s creative and rebellious, but I put it aside in order to conform. I don't know what to do next, but I guess such is life; it’s unexpected!”

“It wasn’t my first choice to study fashion. I wanted to pursue music, but I saw this course and thought “Eh, quite interesting ah.” I also like photography, so I just decided to try ah!”

"I’ve been loving my life even though it’s a bit unconventional. It’s put me in a lot of challenging situations, but it’s given me freedom and I really like that.”

"I don’t believe that good taste equals paying more for huge brands. I’ve seen people with great style, with zero brands on them. Good quality can come out of small brands!”

“In terms of my everyday style, some days I’m into streetwear, and other days I really enjoy Japanese styling. It really depends on how I’m feeling that day.”

“Ever since I started barbering on a whim, I’ve felt like I can do anything if I put my heart into it. If I were to stay in fashion, I’d do PR. If not, I’d love to do social work.”

"I collect Japanese city pop vinyls. I like how they look and how they spin. It gives me a certain vibe—the kind of calm you get from listening to music on vinyl instead of apps.”

"My new anime fixation this past year has been Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. I like grittier shows, and these are both adult series, so there's a lot of swearing, love, sex, and drugs in them.”

“You can define growth in numbers, like how much you make, but I see it more intrinsically—it's creating a space where employment is sustainable, healthy, and fulfilling.”

“A brand that I’ve been loving recently is Sandy Liang. It's a very interesting brand—playful, but also nostalgic. I like the little elements and details that they do.”