Time Travel

An homage to some of the most unconventional icons—both in style and presence—in the past 10 decades.

Words By

Prince

I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain.

Suede jacket, by Gucci; viscose shirt, by Celine; bow tie, stylist’s own.

Elvis Presley

A little less conversation, a little more action, please.

Cotton denim jacket and cotton denim jeans, both by Maison Margiela from Dover Street Market Singapore; cotton T-shirt, by Polo Ralph Lauren; silk scarf, by Hermès; socks, stylist’s own; leather derby shoes, by Prada.

André 3000

Now, what cooler than being cool? (Ice cold!)

Polyester linen blazer, cotton shirt and silk tie, all by Polo Ralph Lauren; cotton-silk trousers, by Zegna.

Kurt Cobain

I’m so happy 'cause today I found my friends; they're in my head.

Cotton-wool cardigan, by Celine; silk dress, by Loro Piana; leather sneakers, by Valentino Garavani.

Adam Sandler

Now that's what I call high quality H2O!

Upcycled cotton T-shirt, cotton bermudas and nylon slides, all by Eye/Loewe/Nature; leather bumbag and cotton-polyamide socks, both by Loewe.

Jimi Hendrix

I have only one burning desire. Let me stand next to your fire.

Silk robe and silk sash (worn as headband), both by MCM; cotton denim jeans and sterling silver necklace, both by Celine; silk scarf (worn around wrist), by Hermès; socks, stylist’s own; rubber platform sandals, by Balenciaga.

Harry Styles

Strawberry lipstick state of mind.

Wool-rayon suit, by Comme des Garçons Homme Plus from Dover Street Market Singapore; silk skirt and leather boots, both by Celine.

Fred Astaire

I have no desire to prove anything by dancing…I just dance.

Wool tuxedo and leather derby shoes, both by Dior Men; shirt, bowtie and socks, all stylist’s own.

Mickey Rooney

A lot of people have asked me how short I am. Since my last divorce, I think I’m about $100,000 short.

Opposite: wool blazer and cotton shirt, both by Dior Men; silk tie, by Hermès.

David Bowie

There's a starman waiting in the sky. He'd like to come and meet us. But he thinks he'd blow our minds.

Wool blazer, by Gucci; silk shirt, by MCM; polyester trousers, by
Dolce&Gabbana; silk scarf, by Hermès; leather boots, by Celine.

Photography Mun Kong

Creative Producer Vanessa Caitlin

Creative Production assistance David Bay

Makeup Rick Yang/Artistry Studios using Make Up For Ever

Hair Christian M using Goldwell

Photography assistance Melvin Leong and Hizuan Zailani

Fashion Assistant Nicholas See

Models Hakiim Y/Mannequin and Srri R/Now Model Management