By Imran Jalal,
Over the past year, our monthly FEMALE People Cam series has hit the streets, concerts, and events, capturing the boldest looks and most unique personalities. What began as a street-style feature has now evolved into the ultimate moodboard for anyone craving real, everyday style inspo – whether it’s the chaotic, anything-goes vibe of Gen Z or the effortlessly cool art curator look. Below, meet some of the trendsetters we’ve photographed, each serving up fire fits.
Name: Zati Syaswina
Age: 26
Occupation: Architect assistant
The fit: “The balaclava is handmade based on a pattern by @_caseofcreations_ on Instagram. The top is a custom-printed Uniqlo. The dress is from Shein, and the cargo pants are from H&M. The shoes are from Converse, and the necklace is from the Malaysia-based brand @stw.stw.stw on Instagram.”
Name: Suhaily Atiqah
Age: 23
Occupation: Client adviser
The fit: “The top is from Los Angeles-based label Brain Dead, paired with a skirt from the Uniqlo and Marni collaboration. The earrings are from H&M and give me Bottega Veneta’s sculptural vibe. My bag is the Le Chiquito Long by Jacquemus, and I’m wearing my everyday Chopova Lowena flats with Uniqlo socks. The rings are a mix of pieces I found at a flea market beside i12 Katong and some I got online. The tote bag is from Ikea.”
Name: Fuli Gao
Age: 28
Occupation: Creative freelancer
The fit: “The top is from Mainline:RUS/Fr.CA/DE. The shorts were thrifted from Value Village in New Jersey. The boots are from Prada, and the bag is from Puma, which I received as a freebie at the most recent Puma show in New York.”
Name: Kristian Lenardt
Age: 23
Occupation: Full-time national serviceman
The fit: “I was aiming for a “sartorial cowboy” look, inspired by Pharrell Williams’ Autumn/Winter 2024 collection and Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2024 runway. The coat and hat were thrifted, the trousers are from the Vietnamese brand The Idiot, the necklace is Vivienne Westwood, and the boots are vintage.”
Name: Chai Kai Chiann
Age: 24
Occupation: Student
The fit: “My top, skirt, bag, and accessories are all from Taobao, while my shoes are from Charles & Keith.”
Name: Jiwon Jung
Age: 40
Occupation: Lawyer
The fit: “The top and skirt are both from Miu Miu. The bag is a Hermes Birkin, and the watch is Patek Philippe. The shoes are from Adidas’s collaboration with Wales Bonner.”
Name: Thomas Ho
Age: 52
Occupation: Works in logistics
The fit: “The shirt is Junya Watanabe. The jeans are Moncler X Palms Angel. The bag is a Louis Vuitton by Pharrell Williams, and I styled it with a Chanel basketball bag charm. The shoes are by Louis Vuitton too.”
Name: Ella Zheng
Age: 38
Occupation: Graphic and jewellery designer
The fit: “I found the dress I’m wearing as an outerwear at Mn. Tokyo while shopping in Japan – it’s a unique find. I happened to visit an artsy store where they were launching new pieces. Each item is reworked, and I really like the texture and the sleeves. My pants are from Harvesty, purchased at Kindal in Kyoto. I believe the Japanese make beautiful pant silhouettes. My T-shirt is from my friends at Ripple Root; I love their art. I bought the necklace while travelling in London – it’s by a local maker called Fruit Farm and is always a statement piece. My shoes are from Nike’s Dia de Muertos Collection 2022, and I just love the details on the sneakers.”
Name: Syahid Nirman
Age: 40
Occupation: Sales advisor
The fit: “I’m wearing a complete Issey Miyake outfit, both top and bottom. The bag, along with the Boyfriend watch, is from Chanel. The shoes are Vans.”
Name: Trickie Lopa
Age: In her 50s
Occupation: Co-founder of Art Fair Philippines
The fit: “My top and pants are both from a Filipino label, Bagasao by Joseph Bagasao. He is a young designer whom I love to support because I feel he has mastered the balance between casual and trendy styles. The bag is from Saint Laurent.”
Name: Gladys Pang
Age: 19
Occupation: Architectural technology and building services student
The fit: “My pink top is from Two Worlds at Golden Landmark. My corset is from a friend, and my skirt is by Red Queen’s Black Legion, bought from @yardsaletf on Instagram. I’m wearing stockings from Let Me See on Taobao, and shoes from New Rocks. My choker is from Taobao, and my food-themed rings are from Bandai gashapon machines. My other ring is from Time Will Tell on Taobao. My bracelets are from Taobao, Katong Flea Market, and a souvenir from China, and my necklace is a Vivienne Westwood knockoff from Taobao. My earrings are also from Taobao.”
Name: Fadhilah Yacob
Age: 28
Occupation: Freelance stylist
The fit: “The blazer, bodysuit, and jeans are all from Zara. My sneakers are from New Balance, the necklace is from Lovisa, and the sunglasses are from Gentle Monster. Lastly, my bag is from Myshell, which is a Korean brand.”
Name: Noah Star
Age: 20
Occupation: Florist and shop assistant
The fit: “I’m wearing Lovisa earrings, a 711 Snufkin bag, a pantsuit with a matching belt and dress shirt with collar ruffles which are both borrowed from my mum’s closet.”
Name: Dione Keh
Age: 29
Occupation: Independent arts programmer, producer & DJ
The fit: “The claw clip and choker are from a street market in Chiang Mai. I bought the dress and gloves online a long time ago. The earrings are from my mum, and my boots are from Charles & Keith. Comfort, utility, and function are always a must in all my outfits. I like to balance masculine and feminine elements in my fits and go for different vibes depending on my mood. Today, I wanted to channel something extra feminine and added black biker gloves and boots to show strength, edginess, and a bit of grunge.”
Name: Mariella (she prefers to go by one name only)
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
The fit: “My hats and leg warmers are from Taobao, my dress is from a store in Japan, and my shoes are from Demonia.”
Name: Jeany Tang
Age: 18
Occupation: Animation student
Her fit:“My top, skirt, and bag are from Taobao. I thrifted and decorated my shoes myself. My hair clips are from Taobao, Sanrio, and stores in Japan. My bracelet is from @riesbeads on Instagram, and my belt charm is from @jannyjamberry on Instagram. Other accessories, like hair clips and charms, are from gachapon machines. I’m also wearing nails from @lamos.sg on Instagram.”
Name: Claire Lee
Age: 23
Occupation: Digital creator and model
The fit: “My top is from @fallenangels_store, and my bottoms are from @gigal_official. I got my shoes from New Rock, and my bag is a vintage Anya Hindmarch from my mother. I handmade all the accessories I’m wearing in this outfit.”
Name: Natalie Tjia
Age: 27
Occupation: Senior project manager
Her fit: “Both my bag and boots are from Charles & Keith. The top is from a brand called Another Muse, and I bought the skirt in Korea.”
Name: Sadiq Shah
Age: 26
Occupation: Fashion media graduand, writer and stylist
His fit: “My top is from my friend Lydia Kok‘s (@lydiak0k) graduate collection, and I handmade my wool trousers as part of my diploma graduate collection. The crochet scarf is by Lance Aeron (@l.ance), and I’m sporting Maison Margiela Tabi boots. For accessories, I’ve got sunglasses from Gentle Monster, a watch from @bredastudio, and the bag is from COS.”
Name: X Zhu-Nowell
Age: 33
Occupation: Curator
The fit: “I’m wearing a full Gucci suit. The bag is Diesel, and the shoes are Toga. The cap is Mowalola.”
Name: Loo Wen Xin
Age: 26
Occupation: Photographer
The fit: “The denim vest is vintage Levi’s. The skirt, belt, and bag are all from (Singapore handcrafted goods brand) The Roller Parlour. The Mary Janes are from Charles and Keith.
Name: Fangcee
Age: 26
Occupation: Singer-songwriter
The fit: “The blazer is thrifted, and these shorts used to be a pair of jeans, but I decided to turn them into micro shorts. The bag is Balenciaga, and the fur shoes are from Shein.”