The Republican Post’s Lifestyle team put their Instagram stalking skills to good use. Featured are six RP students who we picked out among the crowds as fashion-forward head turners.
Mohamed Izzadely Bin Mohamed Isham, 18
School of Infocomm – Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media
1. Who is/are your style icon(s)?
I have a lot of style icons and people that I look up to when it comes to fashion but if I had to name a few, they would be A$AP Rocky, Mago Dovjenko, Jacob Keller, Luca Fersko, Chris Brown, Tyler The Creator and Ricci from To The 9s.
2. What’s your day-to- day staple piece(s)?
A black cap, a bomber or denim jacket, an oversized white t-shirt, well-fitting pair of trousers or jeans and a pair of Adidas Superstars.
3. What is your advice to those who are still discovering their style?
Never try to be anybody else but yourself. It is okay to look up to someone, be inspired by them and wanting to dress like them but never try to be them. Wearing expensive clothes does not mean you have good style. You can buy brands but you can never buy style. Whatever it is, just be yourself and dress for yourself.
Muhammad Shakir Bin Muhamat J, 19
School of Hospitality – Diploma in Integrated Events Management
1. Who is/are your style icon(s)?
My Style Icons would definitely be Jaden Smith, A$AP Rocky & Kosta Williams
2. What’s your day-to- day staple piece(s)?
I usually dress based on the weather. If the weather is hot and sunny I’ll put on a t-shirt and shorts paired with some Nike Flyknits and a cap. If it’s raining, I’ll go for a pullover or a shirt with a bomber jacket over to keep me warm.
3. What is your advice to those who are still discovering their style?
My advice is to continue discovering the perfect style you feel the most comfortable in. Be proud of what you wear and brush off what people say. Your style is your statement. Art is subjective so don’t be afraid to explore. If people ridicule you for the way you dress, always remember this quote that I live by: “They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they’re all the same.”
Kelwen Liew, 20
School of Technology for the Arts – Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management
1. Who is/are your style icon(s)?
My style icons are Lana Del Rey, Kylie Jenner, and Miranda Kerr. Look out for them while they’re on the streets, they can pull off casual street wear really well!
2. What’s your day-to- day staple piece(s)?
My day to day staple pieces is usually a plain tank top and shorts. However, when I’m in school, it will be jeans! As for shoes, I'm usually in my black boots or white sneakers! They are really easy to match and saves me a lot of time in the morning.
3. What is your advice to those who are still discovering their style?
My advice would be to start with the basics! Plain tops and bottoms are not only easy to match, affordable and versatile, but they also give you space to explore and try out different accessories. A cheaper alternative would be to get on Tumblr and look through the photos.
They have a variety of styles captured beautifully that can help you determine which style you like best.
Natalie Ann Fernandez, 20
School of Management and Communication – Diploma in Mass Communication
1. Who is/are your style icon(s)?
Yoyo Cao, fashion designer. She’s the go-to street style girl: just the right balance of elegance and edge.
2. What’s your day-to- day staple piece(s)?
I’m currently obsessed with body suits. They’re all the rage right now and have taken over crop top’s long exhausted place in the spotlight. With ripped jeans and sneakers or a high-waist long pencil skirt – the styling options are endless. I love the flexibility it gives me.
3. What is your advice to those who are still discovering their style?
There’s no need to stick to a particular one. I sure don’t. I spent a long time trying to categorize my style until I realized I don't have to put a label on it. That’s so limiting. Just like fashion, we are always changing, growing and evolving. Go from hippie chic one day to modern grunge the next if that’s what you feel like.
Eunice Tan Si Yu, 19
School of Applied Science – Diploma in Biomedical Science
1. Who is/are your style icon(s)?
I don’t have a style icon that I look up to. Inspiration I get is from magazines.
2. What’s your day-to- day staple piece(s)?
What I wear depends on the occasion. For instance, going for a practical laboratory session in school, it necessitates me to wear covered clothing and a comfortable footwear. When I’m hanging out with my family or friends, I would then dress up on my personal preference. My staple piece would be clothing that is long and covered.
3. What is your advice to those who are still discovering their style?
The sense of style lies in the overall presentation of an outfit. Also, find something that fits your personality. You would want to feel comfortable with what you are wearing.
Lin Jie Joshua, 20
School of Management and Communication – Diploma in Social Enterprise Management
1. Who is/are your style icon(s)?
Jerry Lorenzo, Justin Bieber, Luca Fersko. Definitely a big fan of Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God apparels!
2. What’s your day-to-day staple piece(s)?
A 6-panel curved brim cap, bomber jacket, mandarin oxford shirt, ripped jeans and a pair of Adidas Stans Smith sneakers.
3. What is your advice to those who are still discovering their style?
Find your style that is most suitable for you. A style that you’re confident and feel good in. Don’t let the negative opinions of others affect you in finding your style, believe in yourself!
