YOON AHN IS SOMETHING OF A GENERATIONAL DEFINER WITH A FIRM PLACE IN BOTH THE INTENSELY MASCULINE WORLD OF STREETWEAR AS CO-FOUNDER OF THE LABEL AMBUSH AND THE HISTORICALLY BOURGEOIS REALM OF HIGH FASHION AS JEWELLERY DIRECTOR AT DIOR HOMME.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

From playful colours to a ’70s comeback, these are the trends to watch, plus must-buy items this season – according to the merchandisers from three of the hippest multi-label stores in SG.

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

What do three of the coolest fashion concept stores in Singapore have in common? They were started by industry professionals who just happen to hail from different countries: Japan, France, and China.

HOW DOES ONE TR ANSFORM A JAPANESE LABEL BEST KNOWN FOR ITS RETRO - INSPIRED SNEAKERS INTO A FULL FLEDGED FASHION HOUSE THAT GETS THE NEXT GENERATION ALL HYPED? FOR ONITSUKA TIGER CREATIVE DIRECTOR ANDREA POMPILIO, IT STARTS WITH STAYING REAL.

With a steady stream of personal and collaborative projects and an active, 218K-strong instagram account with Virgil Abloh as an ardent follower, the New York-based graffiti artist has not only outlived most of his contemporaries, but would also easily outshine any Gen Z in hypebeast-ness – without even trying. Who better to school us on the evolution of street art and its intersection with fashion? Keng Yang Shuen reports.

How high fashion is embracing the realm of streetwear to open up a new world of possibilities.

Across fashion, photography, retail, beauty and entertainment, these digital powerhouses in Singapore are gaining international traction and recognition—proving that the mighty Lion has a lot more byte in its roar. By Dana Koh & Gerald Tan.