A couple of semesters ago, the school's campus newspaper, npTribune, ran an article on the stereotypes of NP's seven schools. One of the stereotypes brought up by the student reporter is that engineering students are a sloppily-dressed bunch.
So, with my second-hand Nikon, I trawled the school to bust this stereotype that fashionable engineering students are a rare find.
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Name: Tan Tai Wen
Age: 20
Course: Electronic & Computer Engineering, Year 3
If you want dark blue hair like his though, be prepared to spend quite a bit on the colouring and maintainence, as he bleached his hair twice before adding on the blue dye.
Shirt - Yves Saint Laurent
Jeans - Nudie Jeans
Shoes - Vans
Accessories - Cactus Pine
Bag- Porter
Q: Why did you choose to dye your hair blue?
A: "I wanted to try something something new before going in for National Service. Previously I had dyed my hair orange, brown and maroon."
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Name: Khor Si Hui
Age: 19
Course: Product Design & Innovation, Year 3
Si Hui's cheerful character is clearly reflected in her dressing with her interesting match of patterns and textures with her apparels. She makes it a point to always dress well before heading out of her house, debunking the stereotype that engineering students ae sloppy dressers. "It is important to take care of our images because you would want to leave a good first impression on other people. If you dress well, people will think well of you," says the sharp dresser.
Jumper - Blogshop
Blazer - Far East Plaza
Shoes - Zara
Watch - Marc Jacobs
Earrings - Topshop
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Name: Abdul Mannan
Age: 20
Course: Mechanical Engineering, Year 3
Rather than spending on items that are hot off the runway, the final-year Mechanical Engineering student prefers investing in quality apparels that are durable.
Shirt - Old Navy
Jeans - Naked & Famous
Shoes - Clarks Originals
Watch - Fossil
Bag - Gregory
Hat - Brixton
Glasses - Ray Bans
Q: The shirt jeans and boots combo is actually quite common among engineering students, so how do you develop your own style from the same apparels?
A: "It all boils down to the individual and how they carry their clothes off. Although it may seem similar to other students, the individual touches to the outfit can make a subtle difference."
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Name: Jervis Quack
Age: 18
Course: Aerospace Electronics, Year 2
If you think Jervis looks familiar, it is because he is the poster boy for the School of Engineering on their promotional materials for Open House 2011! On the stereotype of him and his schoolmates, Jervis says with a laugh, "I would say that we(engineering students) are unique(in our fashion sense)!"
Shirt - Sub
Short - Sub
Shoes - Lee Cooper
Earphones - Fourskin
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Name: Joey Pink
Age: 19
Course: Electronic & Computer Engineering, Year 1
Pink's distinctive style is in her feminine outfits that exudes a girly charm, minus the uncomfortable heels and suffocatingly tight dresses.
Dress - Queen's Couture
Shoes - Far East Plaza
Watch - Gucci
Bangles - Atro
Bag - Bugis
Q: How do you balance comfort and style?
A: "The key is accessorising! If you are wearing shorts and a tank top, don't pair it with slippers. Try wearing some nice shoes and pile on the fancy accessories instead."
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Do you know of any fashion icons in your school? Tell us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at npfriends@np.edu.sg because they might just be featured in the next installment of My Campus, My Runway!