The coupling of 2 creative minds is in the intricate details: Actor January So and entrepreneur Aaron Chin give us an insight of their wardrobe essentials and flamboyant fashion collections.

1. How do you decide what to wear for the day?

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Above January So and Aaron Chin share the details on how to emulate their style (Photo: Khairul Imran)

January So: It depends on how my body/mind wants to portray herself on that particular day. Be it reserved, fun or wild, I don’t plan it beforehand or force anything to happen. I basically let my inner style flow through.

Aaron Chin: No, I don’t really plan ahead. It really depends on what I’m doing for the day. I’d wear a dark suit if there are important client meetings which call for something more formal. Otherwise I’d stick to the routine basic outfit.

2. What are your top 3 wardrobe essentials?

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Photo 2 of 2 Photo: Courtesy of @aaron_chin / Instagram

JS: Belt/girdle, high-waist pants, turtlenecks.

AC: Half-turtleneck sweatshirt, well-aged jeans, socks.

3. How would you describe your collections so far?

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The protagonist from the children's book, "Le Petit Prince" can be seen on a scarf by artist Shantell Martin. The scarf is a gift from Aaron to January (Photo: Khairul Imran)
Above The protagonist from the children's book, "Le Petit Prince" can be seen on a scarf by artist Shantell Martin. The scarf is a gift from Aaron to January (Photo: Khairul Imran)

JS: My wardrobe has one side full of cold, monotone colour series, and another that is full of warm and bright tones.

AC: Transitional. I’m in the process of going “Marie Kondo” on my wardrobe and decluttering and picking out garments that don’t serve me anymore and donating them. 

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4. What is your ideal outfit?

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Photo: Khairul Imran / Malaysia Tatler
Above Photo: Khairul Imran / Malaysia Tatler

JS: Anything you wear that’s not following any trends or prevailing thoughts on what’s good. Staying true to your own self.

AC: A black half-turtleneck sweatshirt, black Rick Owens drop-crotch pants, and a pair of sneakers. I almost wear that everyday.

5. What's a fashion trend you dislike?

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Photo: Khairul Imran / Malaysia Tatler
Above Photo: Khairul Imran / Malaysia Tatler

JS: Any trend that doesn’t stand the test of time.

AC: Dressing head-to-toe in designer clothing emblazoned with loud logos all over.

6. What are your go-to accessories?

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Photo 1 of 2 Photo: Courtesy of @januarybebe / Instagram
Photo 2 of 2 Photo: Courtesy of @aaron_chin / Instagram

JS: Pearl earrings. My very first accessory that I bought for myself was a pair of pearl earrings and I love them to this day.

AC: I’d pick watches but I find myself leaving them at home these days. The only accessory I still have on me is probably my earring.

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7. What do you enjoy most about dressing up?

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Photo: Courtesy of @januarybebe / Instagram
Above Photo: Courtesy of @januarybebe / Instagram

JS: It's one of the most positive and creative ways to express myself.

AC: Of course, planning the outfit for the party I'm going to! 

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