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BAZAAR Man Inspiration: Eden Cai
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BAZAAR Man Inspiration: Eden Cai

“Music means everything to me. When I’m deejaying, it’s a form of expression and conversation."

BAZAAR Mans Inspo - Eden Cai

By Annabelle Fernandez - published

Eden Cai, 35, DJ and Music Producer

Eden Cai, 35, DJ and Music Producer

Eden Cai, 35, DJ and Music Producer

Known for his boyish charm and genre-defying sets, Eden Cai is the DJ of choice at the events of fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada and Chanel. He has played to crowds in London, Stockholm and Shanghai. He looks up to British DJ Benji B, who has been the music director for Louis Vuitton and CELINE. While music nourishes Cai’s soul, fashion satisfies his need for self-expression. He takes his style cues from Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue, favouring his fondness for oversize, relaxed fits, and attention to little details like cut and fabric.

Stüssy
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T-shirt, $66, Stüssy

“If I were to liken my DJ sets to a brand, it’d be Stüssy. It draws influences from different subcultures and is accessible and relevant to youths and adults alike. Stüssy has been the source of inspiration for so many streetwear brands, even after almost four decades. I aspire to be that: A continued source of inspiration for others.”

Apple Music
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Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers Ubiquity on Apple Music “Music means everything to me. When I’m deejaying, it’s a form of expression and conversation—I play a track, observe reactions, process it and decide on the next. On drives, music relaxes me. The soundtrack of my life is Roy Ayers Ubiquity’s Everybody Loves the Sunshine.”

Sacai
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Sacai fall/winter 2022 menswear

“Chitose Abe of Sacai. I love Sacai’s emphasis on functionality and practicality, and the way it juxtaposes formal and casual, sporty and polished. Owning a Sacai piece feels like owning a timeless piece of art.”

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Amazon.sg
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And1 Mixtape Tour: Asia-Pacific DVD, $35, Amazon.sg “I loved hip hop-influenced AND1 street basketball and the sport’s Mixtape Tour series featuring players dribbling or doing crossovers as though they were dancing. Through them, I discovered underground hip-hop beats and street dance. It led me to collecting records and learning to DJ with vinyls.”

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Cai playing his club set at a Louis Vuitton event. “As a DJ, you have to be open to all genres of music. Seek what feeds your soul, understand why you love the music you love. On top of technical skills, it’s your music selection that sets the tone to bring people on a journey.”

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Cai’s own Omega timepiece

“My most treasured item is the Omega Speedmaster 3513.50 which I got three years ago to commemorate the birth of my daughter.”

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Cai does a mean Hokkien prawn noodles “I love cooking, and I hope to open my own music-centric lifestyle store cum café someday. Right now, I’d say I’m pretty good at whipping up Hokkien prawn noodles.”

Amazon.sg
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Calvin and Hobbes photo prints, $71 for a set of four, Amazon.sg “As a child, I loved Calvin and Hobbes. I copied Calvin’s outfit of striped t-shirt and shorts, sometimes with a coat, and it actually looked good!”

Eden Cai; 123RF
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Jacket, Sacai x Ultimate Breaks & Beats at Dover Street Market Singapore

“My dream performance wardrobe would be the Sacai x Ultimate Breaks & Beats collection!”

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