SHENTONISTA

“I’ve been enjoying coming home from work and making dinner, or just chilling in my own safe space. I’m also playing more music with my band, Soggy Jeans.”

"The biggest lesson I learnt in 2025 is that being kind always pays off! I've learnt to expand love and grace because I never saw a lack of it—the universe always gives back."

"I dreamt of becoming a dermatologist or cosmetic scientist when I was younger, but I can’t do chemistry, so I pursued business and marketing in beauty—the next best thing."

“I try to be very close with my kids. I bring them out and talk to them all the time. I’m very clingy—I just want them to know that they will always have a best friend in me.”

“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.”