Hong Kong-based multi-hyphenate Alvin Goh is living the dream now, but the road to becoming every celebrity’s go-to fashion stylist/makeup artist is no overnight journey.
Born and raised in Singapore, Goh started out as a fashion stylist and makeup artist when he was 19. While most celebrities prefer to stick to their image, Goh aims to “bring out the hidden beauty” of his clients via his artistic, yet shapeshifting makeovers whether it’s on the red carpet or at magazine shoots.
His unique take on creative direction led him to collaborate with artists such as Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, whom he dressed twice at the Oscars, as well as Carina Lau, whom he styled for the cover of a top Hong Kong society publication.
While the emphasis is on elevating the image of his clients, Goh seeks to stay true to the client’s DNA by letting their personalities shine through their outfits. The same gift that got him recognised by movie stars also got him hired as the style and beauty editor forthe aforementioned society title.
Though he has been surrounded by celebrities for more than a decade, Goh is still the same boy from Bedok whose uniform of shorts and a tank top reflect his humble character. Over e-mail, Goh catches up with Her World to spill the tea about his viral cover shoot with Carina Lau, his newest gig, why he packed his bags to Hong Kong and what it’s like to work with celebrities across the world.