F ZINE People Cam: March 2025 Edition
Our monthly style compendium that captures authentic style found on the streets of Singapore.
Over the past few weeks, our team hit the streets to round up some of the most stylish and unique individuals rocking the coolest outfits. Whether it’s celebrating ‘Galentines’ dinner with friends at a trendy restaurant, exploring trendy street markets, or attending exciting concerts, there’s always a reason to dress up! Scroll for your next outfit inspiration.
Name: Mohamed Haziq Bin Nasir
Age: 19
Occupation: Student
Spotted at: Orchard Road
His outfit: “Almost every single piece of clothing I wore came from different countries. The Ralph Lauren jacket is from a vintage thrift shop in Malaysia, while the tie is from Japan. The shoes were bought in Japan, and the trousers are from Singapore.”
Inspiration behind his outfit: “I don’t really know; I just love experimenting with different combinations of styles.”
First date fashion red flag: “I like to look at the shoes first. If their shoes don’t match the outfit, it’s a no-no—especially when they’re wearing Nike Blazers.”
First date fashion green flag: “When they know their proportions.”
Complete this sentence: "Love is… is sacrifice."
Someone in fashion that he has a crush on right now: “My girlfriend.”
His ultimate love song: “Pain Remains l by Lorna Shore.”
A piece of relationship advice: "Do not give 100 percent of your love until you are married."
Name: Alliah Sinio
Age: 21
Occupation: Fashion business student
Spotted at: Orchard Road
Her outfit: “My sweater is from Calvin Klein, and my pleated pants are from Lucky Plaza's Thrift Apparel. I’m carrying a fur bag from Re.drmg and wearing shoes from Birkenstock. I layered beaded necklaces that I got from the SSVP Thrift Shop.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “I was feeling sick, so I decided to choose something from my closet that was easy and comfortable to wear.”
First date fashion red flag: “Slippers. If it’s a proper date, I would expect them to wear better shoes. To me, wearing slippers on a first date is too casual if you want to make a great first impression.”
First date fashion green flag: “When they know how to match colours well. I also love it when outfits have layers, like jackets – it gives them extra points!”
Complete this sentence: "Love is… something that finds you unexpectedly.”
Something in fashion that she has a crush on right now: "Long, dainty beaded necklaces, like the one I'm wearing right now."
Her ultimate love song: “The Book Lovers by Broadcast”
A piece of relationship advice: "Openly discuss your needs and expectations to ensure mutual understanding and effort."
Name: Celine Christo Djudin
Age: 19
Occupation: Student
Spotted at: Orchard Road
Her outfit: "I’m wearing a button-up top from Uniqlo and loose, mid-rise wide-leg jeans from Mango. My Dr. Martens Mary Jane shoes complete the look, and for accessories, my rings are from Polska Travellers and my earrings are from Mejuri."
Inspiration behind her outfit: "I was going for a laid-back yet classy look."
First date fashion red flag: “Wearing shorts and sandals”
First date fashion green flag: “When they wear something smart casual.”
Complete this sentence: “Love is... patience and acceptance.”
Something in fashion that she has a crush on right now: "Ralph Lauren! I’m loving their jumpers and cardigans."
Her ultimate love song: “For Tonight by Giveon.”
A piece of relationship advice: "First, learn to love yourself before loving others."
Name: Allyana Natalie
Age: 18
Occupation: Student
Spotted at: Niki's Buzz World Tour at Singapore Indoor Stadium
Her outfit: “The dress was thrifted, and my outer top is from my mother. It was an improvised outfit, but I’m glad the vision for completing it paid off. My loafers are from Zara, my go-to shoes for comfort since I didn’t want to risk being uncomfortable at the concert. My bag is also from my mother, and my silver accessories were bought from various online stores.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “I was mainly inspired by Niki's ‘Going Under’ ocean theme for her tour. It wasn’t hard to follow the dress code as I was going for an oceanic, aquatic, flowy theme – if you get what I mean.”
Her personal style: “I usually get my inspiration from Y2K and Japanese fashion. I love layering clothes and mixing and matching them in different ways. My style is very versatile – I wear whatever I want, as long as I know I’ll rock it. I’m also very open to exploring various fashion trends.”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Talk by Beabadoobee. It’s one of my all-time favourite songs.”
Musicians she is listening to these days: “A lot! I like every genre of music and listen to almost everything. I love discovering new songs and artists that fit my taste. Recently, I’ve rekindled my love for 5SOS – they’re one of my all-time favourite bands. Other artists I enjoy include Chase Atlantic, Clairo, Beabadoobee, and a special mention to Ethel Cain.”
Her favourite TV show right now: “My favourite is Alice In Borderland. A third season has just been confirmed, and I’m really excited for it.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering her: “Global warming and climate change. The heat is crazy, not to mention the frequent rains.”
Her source of happiness recently: “I really enjoy photography. It brings me joy whenever I do it. I also get overjoyed when I buy something for myself that I know I deserve.”
Name: Khient Gerald Herda
Age: 23
Occupation: Student
Spotted at: Niki's Buzz World Tour at Singapore Indoor Stadium
His outfit: "My top was actually thrifted in the Philippines. I got my pants and shoes on sale from Nike and Dr. Martens, and I was carrying a bag from my mother."
Inspiration behind his outfit: "The fit was inspired by the colour palette of Niki's Buzz album, with a touch of my own style. I enjoy experimenting with different colour combinations, so I’d say it’s quite similar to what I usually wear."
A song in his playlist that is currently on repeat: “9 by Willow and SZA”
Musicians he is listening to these days: “I’ve been listening to a lot of Daniel Caesar lately.”
His favourite TV show right now: “Gossip Girl”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering him: "The killings and the potential for war in the future, as one might say."
His source of happiness recently: “Trying on new outfits.”
Name: QQ
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
Spotted at: Golden Landmark Shopping Complex
Her outfit: “Most of my outfit is from brands I found on Taobao, the Chinese website. My top is from ARGC, my pants are from FDR, and my bag is from Fun and Cool.”
Inspiration behind her outfits: “It really depends on my mood, the circumstances, and the weather wherever I am.”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Lonely by Justin Bieber with Benny Blanco”
Musicians she’s listening to these days: “I’ve been into Justin Bieber and JJ Lin. I love JJ's voice – he's like a 'walking CD.' When he opens his mouth, he always moves me. What I like about Justin Bieber is that he represents my youthful memories of American songs, which continue to resonate with me today.”
Her favourite TV show right now: “The Chinese reality show Super Boy. It’s a singing contest for male contestants.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering her: “The feeling of exhaustion after a vacation.”
Her source of happiness recently: “Meeting a star after you’ve loved them for such a long time.”
Name: Nur Shafiza
Age: 21
Occupation: Works part-time
Spotted at: Golden Landmark Shopping Complex
Her outfit: “I got my top from Thrifty Trends (@thrifttrendsg on Instagram), and my skirt from Two Worlds. My bag is from Anteiku Studios, and my necklaces are from @g!azedfauna and @lulucherrii on Instagram.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “My bag inspired my outfit. I wanted to create something that would match it, so I threw on a long black skirt.”
Her personal style: “I always have something frilly in my outfits, whether it's in my accessories, skirts, or tops.”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Mosquito by PinkPantheress. It makes me happy when I listen to it while walking down the street.”
Her current obsession: “Cute trinkets and keychains”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering her: “How everything has been increasing in price lately”
Her source of happiness recently: “Being able to hang out with my friends and eat delicious food with them.”
Name: Gynne Ho
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Spotted at: Bugis
Her outfit: “My blouse is from Bodyline, and my skirt is from Betty’s Blue. I got my denim leg covers from Penty’s and my shoes from Underground UK. My bag is from Super Lover, and my accessories are from W&Lt and Betty’s Blue.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “I wanted to build my outfit around my denim leg covers. I think I was subconsciously inspired by Vocaloid characters.”
Her personal style: “Early 90s and 2000s J-fashion. I love wearing mini skirts, knee-high socks, and platform shoes. I try to strike a balance of contrasts in every outfit I wear: girly and edgy, lacey and spiky, youthful and mature.”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Thru 7+ by Yuzuha”
Her current obsession: “Saving money to buy an old-school one-piece from my favourite Lolita brand.”
Her source of happiness recently: “Eating sweet treats, especially banana pudding and strawberry shortcake!”
Name: Keller Lim
Age: 29
Occupation: Self-employed
Spotted at: Bugis
Her outfit: “I crocheted my top myself under my crochet brand, MadeByKody. I got my pants from Arcade and my shoes from Nike. I’m wearing a handmade necklace and a clip-on pouch for my earpieces.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “Comfort is usually the priority for me. I get my inspiration from apps like Pinterest and Xiao Hong Shu, and I’m also influenced by street style from countries like Japan, Thailand, and China.”
Her personal style: “I love denim and colours – that’s how I plan most of my outfits.”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Recently, I’ve been listening to Time Machine by MJ Apanay and Aren Park.”
Musicians she is listening to these days: “Yung Kai, Rex Orange County, Fuji Kaze, Yoasobi, G-Dragon... I listen to a wide range of artists.”
A hobby she is obsessed with: “Crocheting and knitting, of course. I love creating things that solve small problems in life, like making detachable holders for my lip products.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering her: “One question that’s been bothering me is, ‘Where can I find work-life balance?’ We work the moment we finish school, or even during school, until we grow old and are gone. There isn’t much time to live. I think the phrase, ‘Find a job, and you will never have to work a day in your life,’ is only true if you're higher up the ladder. You still have to pay for living expenses!”
Her source of happiness recently: “My favourite hobbies – crocheting and knitting – have been keeping my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.”
Name: Tanvi Deshmukh
Age: 21
Occupation: Biomedicine student
Spotted at: Bugis
Her outfit: “The dress was thrifted from Lucky Plaza, my bag is a vintage Coach, also thrifted, and my boots are from H&M.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “My friend and I were aiming for a red and black look, so I thought I’d go for it. I love colour coordinating, and used the sandwich method to create a cute matching outfit. Sometimes, when I have free time at night, I look through my closet to put together new outfits. This was what I came up with last night.”
Her personal style: “I gravitate towards darker colours like black, grey, and red, or love wearing bright colours on sunny days!”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Rewind by Kelala”
Her current obsession: “I’ve been loving the film The Colour Purple.”
A fashion red flag she has: “If you follow trends blindly without adding your own personal touch. Other than that, I pretty much like everything. I don’t think anything is ugly.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering her: “The genocide happening in Gaza.”
Her source of happiness recently: “I’m really looking forward to my university break soon.”
Name: Ren Lai
Age: 23
Occupation: Freelance editor
Spotted at: Bugis
Their outfit: “I think I got my top as a freebie in a giveaway, and I customised it by cutting off the neck. I got my black jeans from a store called GU in Japan. My shoes are black Onitsuka Tigers. My dad started wearing them years before they became popular, and I didn’t like them at the time. My bag and belt are thrifted, and my accessories and keychains come from various places – some thrifted, some gifts from friends and family.”
Inspiration behind their outfit: “I was inspired by my friends; one of them started wearing a shirt with a cut-out collar, and I wanted to try it too. I like pairing a tank top under a shirt like this, and I figured out that I love the look of black and red together on me.”
Their personal style: “My usual style is whatever makes me feel confident, but it’s been leaning more masculine lately. I would say it’s like being a rockstar partner – that would be the dream.”
A song in their playlist that is currently on repeat: “Saturn by SZA. I'm currently learning the bassline to it.”
Their current obsession: “I’m obsessed with Badtz-Maru, a character from Sanrio. I want to collect all kinds of items related to him! He’s just so cool.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering them: “The ongoing genocide that’s been happening for decades. You’d think that in this day and age, countries would be doing more to help, and that war wouldn’t be the solution.”
Their source of happiness recently: “My friends. They recently taught me how to play a game on my new PC, and it’s been really fun learning and playing with them!”
Name: Muhammad Nur Alfian
Age: 20
Occupation: Part-time retail assistant
Spotted at: Bugis
His outfit: “I got my blouse from Fairies Aisle, and my bolero from Hikari Space. My pants are from NearestTen, and my shoes are from Charles & Keith. I recently bought my cap from Taobao, and the bag was sourced from Mercari Japan. I tied a scarf around my hips from re.drmg. My trinkets are all from small businesses.”
Inspiration behind his outfit: “My outfit, particularly the top, was inspired by the Renaissance Period, especially the sleeves. I love the fantasy and fairytale elements. I felt like a musketeer ball-jointed doll (BJD).”
His personal style: “A blend of maximalism and minimalism. It depends on my mood each day, and I choose to express it through my outfit.”
A song in his playlist that is currently on repeat: “Sanctuary by Autumn's Grey Solace”
His current obsession: “I’m currently obsessed with Tekken 8 and Monster Hunter Rise. They’re console games worth checking out!”
His favourite TV show right now: “I’m an avid fan of the sci-fi series The 100.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering him: “The genocide in Palestine truly breaks my heart… and the rise of conservatism too.”
His source of happiness recently: “Snuggling in my comforter.”
Name: Zach Obias
Age: 22
Occupation: Full-time National Serviceman
Spotted at: Bugis
His outfit: “My entire outfit is made out of second-hand items. I got them while thrifting in Johor Bahru.”
Inspiration behind his outfit: “I wanted to incorporate earthy tones as I am a lover of nature.”
His personal style: “I love to experiment with all kinds of aesthetics. I enjoy variety. However, I do like to stick to the colour green, as I feel the happiest wearing anything green. It reminds me of nature.”
A song in his playlist that is currently on repeat: “Songs that are currently on repeat and have been on repeat for a while are I Got You by Twice and The Seed by Aurora.”
His current obsession: “I’m currently obsessed with watching indie cartoon animation projects as they bring me a lot of joy and peace.”
His favourite TV show right now: “I am an avid enjoyer of the sci-fi series The 100.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering him: “Global warming and climate change are definitely a worry for me.”
His source of happiness recently: “Listening to meditation music and constantly exploring new music to clear my head.”
Name: Ellen Mi
Age: 32
Occupation: Sales manager and small business owner
Spotted at: Bugis
Her outfit: “My top is a vintage pre-loved Popeye’s T-shirt, and my skirt is vintage. My shoes are from the Dr. Martens and Lazy Oaf collaboration, and my necklace is handmade from my accessories brand, Mus and Mi’s. I’m also carrying my Fujifilm camera.”
Inspiration behind her outfit: “I love playing with colours and textures, and I’m obsessed with outfits that feel confident, playful, and a little unexpected. Overall, it’s all about embracing fun, being who I am, and not taking fashion too seriously.”
Her personal style: “Vibrant, bold, and full of personality.”
A song in her playlist that is currently on repeat: “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) by Taylor Swift, but the acoustic version.”
Her current obsession: “I love collecting vintage beads and unique charms to create something fun and unique. I collect them to create my handmade jewellery, like charm necklaces and bracelets with tiny animals, fairy charms, and quirky details.”
On one thing happening in the world that’s bothering her: “The Palestine-Israel war. It’s heartbreaking to see so many innocent lives affected, and I just wish for peace and justice.”
Her source of happiness recently: “Hearing people say that they like my work! It means so much when someone connects with what I create – it reminds me why I do it and keeps me motivated.”