How These Cool Dads Have Influenced Their Gen Z Kids' Personal Styles

ADRIANA RAHMAN, 24, MARKETING EXECUTIVE AND ABDUL RAHMAN, 47, FREIGHT OFFICER AND MUSICIAN

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What are some of the style cues you’ve imparted from your father?

“Definitely comfort, a bit of streetwear and grunge.”

What are some of the favourite outfits you’ve seen your dad wear?

“There’s this one photo of him crowd-surfing during his gig, back in 2004, in his Jack Purcells, Joy Division raglan tee and Levi’s.”

What are some of the pieces your dad owns that you wished you had?

“His vintage Levi’s Big E jeans.”

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What’s one word you’d use to describe your father?

“Audacious.”

What is your fondest memory of your father?

“He used to serenade me a lot when I was younger. Some of his favourite songs to sing were ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay, and ‘Akustatik’ by Oag. He tried to teach me how to play the guitar at a very young age too, but I have always been more fond of the drums.”

Aside from style, what values have your father taught you?

“To be kind, to take risks and stay grounded.”

GIBRAN SAHIR, 22, ARTIST AND SAHIR HAMID, 57, DIRECTOR OF AN INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS COMPANY

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What are some of the style cues you’ve imparted from your father?

“Having worked in many industrial areas throughout the years, my father tends to incorporate a lot of workwear in his outfits. He gravitates to brands from Redwing to G-Star. Growing up, I eventually picked up his sense of style.”

What are some of the favourite outfits you’ve seen your dad wear?

“The minimal denim-on-denim top and bottoms paired with mustard-yellow Redwing boots.”

What are some of the pieces your dad owns that you wished you had?

“His Wacko Maria Guilty Parties pieces and all of his watches.”

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What’s one word you’d use to describe your father?

“Versatile.”

What is your fondest memory of your father?

“The fondest memory that I have of my father (abah) is probably when I went on a trip with him to Japan. I felt like I really bonded with him during the trip and it was then that I realised that our relationship was more of like a friendship and a brotherhood. I realised that in a way, I was very similar to him in terms of worldview.”

Aside from style, what values have your father taught you?

“His perseverance and dedication when it comes to his work ethic, his compassion and humility when it comes to lending a helping hand to others, and especially the patience and wisdom that he has for his family.”

LIM TING YANG, 26, LEATHER DESIGNER AND LIM BENG GIAP, 59, ENTREPRENEUR

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What are some of the style cues you’ve imparted from your father?

“My dad is a self-employed car parts supplier. Most of the time, he has to go to meetings and at the same time load cargo shipments over at his industrial office. Most days, I will find him dressing in straight denim jeans, a T-shirt and boots with a roughed-out glove tucked behind his pocket. This style is his very version of workwear, and to me, it is a style of a hardworking man. To this day, I’m heavily inspired by his brand of workwear.”

What are some of the favourite outfits you’ve seen your dad wear?

“My dad loves to wear denim jeans and his suede loafers on his off days. That is my favourite as it is as casual as it is with a touch of class.”

What are some of the pieces your dad owns that you wished you had?

“He has a pair of squarish frameless sunglasses with clip-on shades that he used while driving. The action of him clipping the shades onto his glasses will always be memorable and really cool to me.”

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What’s one word you’d use to describe your father?

“Strong-willed.”

What is your fondest memory of your father?

“My fondest memory of my dad was when he bought me a Nespresso machine when I relocated to a shopfront, to serve coffee to customers during appointments. In retrospect, I think that was a way for him to show belief and confidence in what I was doing.”

Aside from style, what values have your father taught you?

“My dad is the kindest and the most hardworking man I know. Working tirelessly and giving whatever he can to people in need. He has taught me resilience, kindness and the power of endurance.”












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