So basically I knew about it weeeeeeks ago (ahead of the rest of ‘em “style” journalists out there) but was not allowed to say a word because organizer Dr.

I’m very excited about the upcoming Men’s Fashion Week that’s going to take place on Mar 30-Apr 3. Not only is this the first time that Singapore will host a mens-only fashion showcase; apparently this is the first time it’s happening in Asia, too. Personally, I’m glad that I won’t be seeing another series of (boring) evening gowns, OTT accessories and other frilly nonsense of the kind that usually permeates womenswear shows here.

A confession: I’m a lazy bastard. I (usually) prefer bumming at home during the weekends in front of my TV watching arthouse DVDs or simply lounging in my room listening to jazz or classical music (my profile picture is a dead giveaway). But I’d have been a fool if I hadn’t gone out over the past year because baby, is our local nightlife kicking or what!

I’ve always loved frames. You can’t blame me, I’ve been sporting them since I was 10; I still remember being teased at school because I looked like a geek (still do, actually) and was even labeled a poseur because apparently, sporting a pair of chunky grandfather specs meant that I was showing off to the rest of the class (like my grades weren’t better than the rest of ‘em to begin with, hur hur hur).

I’m a picky and discreet shopper. Considering that I’ve been stocking up on clothes as much as I’ve been selling them over the past decade, I have every reason to be. After all, a T-shirt is a T-shirt is a T-shirt. And don’t even get me started on the bags and accessories. Which is why my mantra these days is “less is more,” and the only things that I’ll be spending my hard-earned moolah on are classic pieces or basics that I’ll be using for a long, looooong time.