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In this rapid-fire Q&A, content creator Laureen Uy on falling in love with fashion in her teens, serving edgy chic looks on the daily, and her top three favourite outfits of all time

Laureen Uy, Asia's Most Influential 2021 honouree, is both a content creator and entrepreneur whose passion for style and self-expression has set her career in motion as early as 15.

"I remember secretly borrowing my sister's magazines and just reading them from front to back and wanting to be featured in a local magazine someday," she recalls. "From there, I interned for a local fashion magazine at 15, started an online clothing shop at 19, and started a blog at 21. I love doing what I do full-time and am so blessed to love my job."

It wasn't long before Uy's online following grew, garnering more than 1 million followers (on Instagram alone) looking for style inspiration.

Read on below to discover Uy's three favourite looks of all time:

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What do you love most about this look?

I normally don't wear dresses a lot but I am absolutely in love with this one. It didn't need any layering because it's already great by itself.

Look #2

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Can you tell us more about this look?

This was taken in NYC during NYFW back in Feb 2020. I wore an all-black ensemble with a pop of colour with my bag. I wanted to see if I could make a black look stand out by playing with different kinds of textures and materials, and I loved the entire vibe of my outfit. 

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What made you choose this bold ensemble?

I love prints. Period.

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How would you describe your style?

Edgy chic. I love wearing loose/streetwear clothes but also putting a little bit of glitz and glam to make it look less hype and more chic.

What's one rule you never break when creating an outfit?

Never be afraid to experiment.

What's your favourite piece at the moment?

My Hermes aline canvas tote. I've been going to the beach a lot and this has been my go-to bag since I bought it.

What are your go-to fashion brands?

I love Balenciaga, Prada, Fendi, and Gucci. For cool RTW brands, I love Ganni, Jacquemus, and Cider.

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How long does it take you to put together an outfit?

It really depends on my mood, but I usually pick a piece of clothing (whether it be shorts, a top, a blazer, etc) and build my outfit from there.

What's one hack/tip you wish everyone knew?

You can easily tie your shirt by doing this:

Who is your style inspiration at the moment?

Currently crushing on Emili Sindlev right now!

What does fashion mean to you?

Fashion is about showing your identity or showing a little bit about yourself without you even speaking. Fashion is you—what you represent and who you are.

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