From training gear to fashion statement, and even a way to represent a crew, the T-shirt plays a vital role in street dance. Collaborating with our very own budding young creatives from Lasalle College of the Arts, we captured six young dancers in their element, and some of the hottest tee labels right now.
22, STUDENT
ON HER: Print logo T-shirt, $120, Paccbet at Dover Street Market Singapore
Describe your personal style
Feminine, old, experimental
I’m influenced by how ladies dress during the disco era. I gravitate towards things like boot-cut or flared pants, which are not so commonly seen nowadays.
I like going to vintage marketplaces, and shopping online on Dolls Kill or Pomelo.
English model Suki Waterhouse, American singer Aaliyah, and American actress/ model Devon Aoki
24, DANCE IN STRUCTOR
DANCE STYLES: Urban, femme, hip-hop, and ballet ON HER: Banmian T-shirt, $35, Wet Tee Shirt at Naiise
Cheerful and relaxed.
I usually wear baggy clothes when I dance because it’s so comfortable. That’s why I’m usually in either a baggy bottom or top, or relaxed-fit overalls.
Nike, Adidas, Fashion Nova
Big hoops, baggy/ flowy bottoms, white shoes
22, STUDENT AND DANCE IN STRUCTOR
ON HIM: Graphic T-shirt, $110, Youths In Balaclava at Dover Street Market Singapore
I’m influenced a lot by today’s streetwear – vintage, oversized clothes. But I also have days when I feel like I want to look a little bit more presentable or “dressed up”.
I take a lot of inspiration also from older hip-hop dance movies like You Got Served. I like keeping the essence of the style, which includes the variety of colours and oversized cuts. This includes sportswear like basketball jerseys etc.
Nike, Asos and vintage stores
@gullyguyleo on Instagram. His outfits are a combination of streetwear and dressy, something that I relate to.
Nike Airforce 1s, an oversized windbreaker, and baggy pants
WELL LAI
ON HER: Armageddon T-Shirt, $220, Aries at Dover Street Market Singapore
Different dance styles have their own history and I am always curious to learn more about them. Ultimately, these styles represent different parts of my personality, and I feel good when my soul connects to the music and dance.
Judge, for street dance style; 67 arrow, for casual fashion; Ghetto Honey for vintage finds; and Vii&Co, for feminine looks.
Japanese choreographer Rie Hata and American blogger Ms.Crisssy.
Cropped top, jumpsuit and jeans.
24, FREELANCE DANCE INSTRUCTOR
ON HER: Vintage T-Shirt, $50, Stussy at Oh Shat (Instagram: @oh.shat_)
I’m someone who chooses comfort over everything else when it comes to dressing up. Outside of dance, my go-to pieces of clothing would be culottes and cropped tops.
Because of hip-hop, I love wearing baggy tops and bottoms. And since I’m dancing almost every day, it has become a daily look for me.
Asos, Nike and JD Sports.
I look up to this Japanese dancer called Rie Hata.
Hoops, bandeau top and culottes
22, FULL-TIME NATIONAL SERVICEMAN
ON HIM: Famous Underwear T-shirt, $65, Dime at Dover Street Market Singapore
I don’t wear fitting clothes any more, except on formal occasions. Instead, I tend to opt for loose clothing, especially if it has a vintage look. I won’t feel restricted when I dance, and it’s also fashionable for the street.
For tops, mostly from thrift stores. For bottoms, I head to Uniqlo because the cutting fits me better. For sneakers, Nike (including Jordan) is a win for me.
My necklace, vintage tees and sneakers.
