The hyper-individualism shaping the way Gen-Z styles their clothes has made dressing up inseparable from identity. A simple white T-shirt is no longer just cotton on skin; it becomes a reflection of attitude, mood and character. Clothes, in this sense, are only half the story. The other half is the body, the quirks, the gestures, and the context of the one wearing them. By the same rule, even a meticulously crafted piece can fall flat in the wrong hands, reduced to fabric without narrative.
So what happens when clothing is stripped of that imprint, presented bare on a blank form built only for display? Without the intimacy of personality to animate it, does the garment reveal its true strength, or does it collapse into nothing more than material waiting to be chosen?
Shirt, pants, all Prada
Skorts, shoes, all Ugly Pretty; Top, Stylist’s own
(On Banu) Top, Ghostboy; Skirt, Forgetmenots; Socks, heels, Stylist’s own (On Kalu) Top, sleeve cuff (worn around arm), pants, necklace, brooch, all Dior Men; Shoes, Stylist’s own
Tie, Jil Sander via Club 21; Bag, Uzair Shoid; Shoes, Prada; Skirt, socks, Stylist’s own
Hat (Worn as a top), Ugly Pretty; Tube top, shorts, tights, all Stylist’s own
(On Matteo) Necklace, Swarovski (On Kenzie) Earrings, nuvu
Tie, Jil Sander via Club 21; Bag, Uzair Shoid; Shoes, Prada; Skirt, socks, Stylist’s own
Dress, Louis Vuitton
Top, sleeve cuff (worn around arm), pants, necklace, brooch, all Dior Men
Bralette, briefs, Miu Miu; shorts, Ghostboy; Tights, gloves, Stylist’s own
(On Banu) Top, belt (worn as a hat), Ghostboy; Scarf (worn as a skirt), tights, Stylist’s own (On Kalu) Jacket, Emporio Armani (On Matteo) Sweater, Emporio Armani (On Kenzie) Jacket, Prada
Editorial Director Izwan Abdullah
Photography Nelson Chong | Birdycantfly
Styling Liew Hui Ying
Grooming ChuFan Gan
Hair Juno Ko
Set Design Shunie Loo
Photography Assistants Bernard Chong, Suan Tek Jian
Styling Assistants Asha Farisha, Zene Yong
Models Kalu, Banu | Attitude Models KL, Kenzie | Hijinks, Matteo
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