By Pang Jia Wei,
The 15th edition of Pink Dot on June 24 is extra special this year due to the fact that it's the first time the event was staged after the historic repeal of Section 377A, the law which criminalised gay sex. With that in mind, this year's instalment sought to drive home the message of celebrating family and diversity, inviting the public to take a stand in envisioning a Singapore for all families. Ahead, we document another kind of family that turned up for the day: the young fashionable fam.
Who: Riana, 20, student
What she wore: Thrifted blouse and shorts; top from The Hammock Market; tights from Shopee; bracelets that are either handmade or from Paris La Luna; handmade crochet bag and leg warmers; and Shein shoes
How she decides on what to wear every day: "I don't stick to a particular look for myself. There are so many '-cores' out there and I constantly want to try everything. I pick a new aesthetic to go with every day."
Who: Gwen, 18, student
What she is wearing: Corset, skirt, wig and gloves from Shein; and boots from Shopee
A fashion trend she wishes would go away: "Skinny jeans – it's just so hard for some people to pull off."
Who: Julian, 19, student
What he wore: Tank top from an Instagram business; bermudas that belonged to his dad; leather belt, cuff and chains from Shopee; chain belt that belonged to his mom; and Demonia boots
A fashion trend that needs to go: "I've never understood the appeal of Crocs. I don't know why they're coming back."
Who: Erica, 23, barista
What she wore: Shirt and pants from Suk; Vans backpack; and Dr. Martens boots
Her favourite song right now: "'Agua de Beber' by Astrud Gilberto."
Who: Sapphire, 26, financial advisor
What she wore: Top and shirt from The Fashion Pulpit; and bag and pants that she thrifted
Her shopping habit: "Ever since I got to learn more about sustainable fashion, I have stopped buying brand new clothes – everything I own is now secondhand."
Who: Soh Yue, 19, student
What she wore: Shirt and corset from AliExpress; skirt and shoes from Japan; and bag from Taobao.
Her style rule: "Be extra!"
Who: Jaxx, 28, hair stylist
What is she wearing: Shirt from Shein; T-shirt from Taobao; cargo pants from Bershka; and Nike sneakers
Why she loves her buzz cut: "I feel refreshed and I get a sense of freedom with it. I actually wanted to dye it pink for Pink Dot, but I am still in love with the green to change the hair colour."
Who: Mariah, 16, student
What she wore: Blouse and skirt from Carousell; Dr. Martens boots; and accessories that are either from Peninsula Plaza or Shopee
What pride means to her: "It's about accepting who you are and coming to terms with yourself."
Who: Elden, 21, designer
What they wore: John Galliano shirt; Uniqlo tank top; thrifted shorts; Dr. Martens boots; and accessories from amassed from their travels
What they are listening to: "'Counterfeit' by up-and-coming Ghanaian artist, Amaare."
Who: Skinée, 21, student
What he wore: Top from Bugis Street; pants from H&M; Puma shoes; necklace from Shopee
Where he gets his outfit inspos: "I emulate whatever I see and like on Pinterest."
Who: Nicole, 21, content creator
What she wore: Tank top that belonged to her cousin; bolero upcycled from an old T-shirt; pants from Vintagewknd; sunglasses from Shopee; earrings from @coloursplat on Instagram; Marc Jacobs bag; and Converse sneakers
Her secret to acing a good fit: "Always plan your outfits ahead of time. A lot of people throw on their outfits last minute. I planned this look three weeks before Pink Dot so it gave me time to add or remove things that don't work."
Who: Alfian, 19, post-graduate student
What she is wearing: Top and pants from Carousell; bag from Yahoo Auction; and arm warmers from Shopee
A style mantra she lives by: "Embrace the fact that you can repeat your outfits."
Who: Ken Lim, 18, student
What she wore: Thrifted top; and skirt, hat, shoes and leg warmers from Taobao
What she's listening to right now: "'Hard To Let You Go' by Sherman Zhuo."