Stussy has been called the Chanel of streetwear, a bastion of California skate/surf culture, a magnet for designer collaborators from Kim Jones to Rick Owens... and now it's the latest comeback in the Singapore retail scene. After closing its brick-and-mortar stores here a few years ago (though you can still cop pieces at Dover Street Market Singapore), the American label has just reopened its standalone Chapter Store concept boutique in #01-01 Scotts Square.
Designed by Los Angeles architecture studio Perron-Roettinger (it's also behind Chapter Store outposts in cities like Tokyo and Shanghai), the space exudes SoCal cool with its industrial-meets-natural design filled with polished concrete, Cantino marble and light oak finishings. In terms of merchandise, expect streetwear staples such as T-shirts, caps and cargo pants, as well as the ‘Singapore Surfman’ logo tee designed exclusively for the opening.
Equally exciting were the guests at the recent store opening – who included a hat-loving marketeer and a multi-hyphenate with a penchant for the '70s aesthetic. Intrigued? Scroll on for more.
Who: Julie Lieu, model
What she is wearing: Skims cropped top; UFO cargo pants; H&M bag; shoes from Taobao; and Harman Kardon headphones
Her "It" accessory: "I love music – so as the finishing touch to my outfits, a pair of over-ear headphones always wins."
Who: Dzakirin Zharfan, barber, model, graphic designer and frontman of an alternative rock band
What he is wearing: Vintage Dolce & Gabbana polo shirt; Deep Cuts Tailor pants; Casio watch; and Dr. Martens shoes
Why he loves being a barber: "I am very into subcultures from past decades. In particular, I enjoy recreating haircuts from the '60s and '70s. That's why I try to incorporate a bit of style influences from these eras in my dressing – such as this spearpoint collar on my top, which was popular in the '70s."
Who: Ling JiaXin, business and management student
What she is wearing: Stussy sweater; skirt and bag designed by her friend; Chanel spectacles; and Nike sneakers
On a scale of one to 10, how big of a shopaholic is she: "Maybe an eight? I spend about 70 per cent of my monthly allowance on clothing. I once bought a Comme des Garcons skirt from the Spring/Summer 2015 collection for $2,000. It was heavy and felt like you were wearing an armour. I've only worn it once; it's now sitting in my wardrobe where I can admire it – but it was all worth it."
Who: Dion Lin, marketeer
What she is wearing: Dickies overall; hat from Taobao, vintage Prada bag; and Nike sneakers
One fashion obsession: "Crocs. I own about 19 pairs, including my favourites – the double platforms and the Lazy Oaf collaboration."
Who: Dharni Ng, beatboxer
What he is wearing: Shirt and cargo pants from Asos; Louis Vuitton bag; and Off-White sneakers
His style secret: "I sometimes borrow items from my wife's wardrobe – such as the denim suspenders I wore to a friend's birthday."
Who: Weronika Heck, content creator
What she is wearing: Fashionnova top; Aries sweatpants; Balenciaga bag; and Adidas x Melting Sadness sneakers
Favourite item in her wardrobe: "These bee-inspired shoes are a hit with people, especially kids."
Who: PRAV (yes, he goes by one name with all letters in caps), DJ and co-founder of party collective .Wav(y)
What he is wearing: Rhude x Zara top; Intruders cargo pants; and Adidas bag and sneakers
His party uniform: "Anything that's comfortable for me to run around or to spin. That'd be items like tracksuits, sneakers and sweatpants."
Who: Imran Yusof, motion graphics designer
What he is wearing: Supreme sweater and bag; Wrangler pants; Vivienne Westwood necklace; and Dr. Martens shoes
His shopping habit: "I've kind of moved away from buying a lot of new clothes – especially since the curated vintage scene is so big right now. My favourite stores here would be Loop Garms and Stakeout (which are run by the same people). The owners bring such a good energy and they know their stuff."
Who: Mohammad Izzadely, co-founder of a digital agency
What he is wearing: Zara shirt; Uniqlo pants; beanie from Asos; Casio watch; and Vans sneakers
What inspired his look: "This is how I dress on a regular day. Priorities for me are comfort and proportions when it comes to clothes."
Photography Phyllicia Wang Videography Alicia Chong