East and West: Worlds of Fashion

 

A Woman walking in the market

Los Angeles is known as one of the biggest fashion capitals in the world. Dressing differently can either get you praise or criticism and there is a very fine line between being original or just plain “weird.” Having the opportunity to visit Singapore has exemplified how local culture influences attire across the globe. 

While staying in Singapore I have realized that people here are more willing to wear what they want and aren’t worried about going against the grain. There are a lot more individualistic looks present in Singapore that allow people to show their personalities. In Los Angeles there are trends that become popular for several months and then fade, in Singapore people seem to wear what is comfortable and suits them.

Modeling is very popular among women in Singapore. Hired models are seen walking around with a camera crew, posing for pictures with different traditional landscapes in the background. Every day people also like to pose while having their picture taken, almost as if they are pretending to be a model.

One of the most fascinating parts of Singapore is the traditional clothing. Although some women still wear the traditional long gowns, some women take what would be a traditional outfit and make it into something modern  and wearable. 

Living in America, trends come and go, but in Singapore they seem to stay around longer. People make outfits their own to fit their personality and how they are feeling that day. It is refreshing and fun to walk around and see so many different styles that are all accepted.

Women in traditional Singapore Clothing

Different styles in Singapore