The subservient role of Singapore fashion is changing — local fashion labels and designer are filling the scene with brave, compelling visions of fashion in the island nation. Whether the focus lies in the underground or the ecstatic qualities of youth, these eight young labels as seen on eight young men, are setting their unique industry manifesto one step at a time.

Pictured Above: NOTNAO Cotton-blend extended duster coat; BIRO Linen drawstring pants

INVENTORY Cotton shirt; DeadInside Cotton T-shirt; See You At One Cloud cotton pants

Putri Adif Silk-blend batik-printed corset; Youths In Balaclava Cotton patchwork pants; Alif’s own Metal rings
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Youths In Balaclava Faux fur coat, cotton sleeveless jumper; See You At One Moss cotton pants
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Vetyver Cotton-blend jumpsuit, cotton vest; INVENTORY Cotton shirt; Josh’s own metal necklace, cotton socks, leather boots
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Youths In Balaclava Corduroy western jacket, corduroy western pants, leather boots
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INVENTORY Wool jacket; Vetyver Leather shorts; Youths In Balaclava Leather shoes; Stylist’s own Cotton socks
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Putri Adif Gathered organza jacket; INVENTORY Cotton top; Vetyver Cotton culottes
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Photography Jaya Khidir
Art Direction Izwan Abdullah
Styling & Text Manfred Lu
Styling Assistant Elyese Lee
Grooming & Hair Priscelia Wong using NARS and Kevin Murphy
Models Alif, Epiphany, Josh, Matthais, Ming Yew, Najimi, Raigo, Shahrul