Dreaming Of Paradise With SG's Young Creatives

Record of youth.

Adventure Time. Credit: Stefan Khoo
Adventure Time. Credit: Stefan Khoo

The artists Tan Ya and Kara Inez. Musician/creative director April Lee. Graphic designer Erwinshah. Fashion design assistant Farah Sudiro. Models/students Jonathan Cheng, Raf Naj (aka Naj) and Kalynskye.

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Arrayed in Fall/Winter 2020’s vintage-inspired party dresses, long and lean dramatic coats and the homiest statement knits all worn with a childlike whimsy, this motley crew of fashion insiders and creatives takes us on an enchanting adventure through Singapore’s tropical woodland – and dreams up paradise.


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Farah wears silk lace blouse, Fendi, and metal brooch, Givenchy

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Erwinshah (in foreground) wears cotton-blend bomber jacket, Loewe; wool jumped (worn around neck), Uniqlo; and denim jeans, Chanel. Accessories, his own. Jonathan (in background) wears wool cardigan and jumper (worn around neck) and corduroy pants, Uniqlo; Baguette wool knit handbag (perched on head), Fendi; and leather loafers, Gucci

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Kalynskye wears wool coat, Miu Miu

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Farah wears 2 Moncler 1952 wool mohair jumper and wool skirt, Moncler. Boots, her own

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Farah wears spandex dress, Balenciaga. Boots, her own

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Naj (on left) wears Moncler x Rick Owens nylon jacket with down filling, Moncler. Kalynskye (on right) wears mesh dress, Bottega Veneta

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(From left) Erwinshah wears Dior Men wool mohair jumper, Dior. Kara wears silk satin and organza dress with beads and silk organza blouse, Fendi; cotton socks, Dior; and leather Mary Jane pumps, Gucci. Naj wears cotton trench coat, Bottega Veneta and 2 Moncler 1952 embossed leather boots, Moncler. Hat, stylist's own

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Tan Ya wears mohair vest, cotton shirt, embellished wool skirt and silk tie, Prada

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April wears tweed coat, cotton shirt and silk satin wrap skirt, Chanel. Veil, gloves and boots, stylist's own

Photography Stefan Khoo Styling Chia Wei Choong Hair Sean Ang, using Kevin Murphy & Ken Hong/Evolve Salon using Goldwell Makeup Clarence Lee, using Make Up For Ever & Wee Ming, using Shu Umera Models Special thanks to Jonathan and Kalynskye/Now Model Management & Farah, Erwinshah, Kara, Tan Ya, Naj & April

This article first appeared in the Nov 2020 edition of FEMALE

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