Men With Style: Aaqib Hasnain, Marketing Professional By Day And DJ By Night

“I grew up in the early 2000s in a city heavily influenced by urban culture, listening to rap and hip-hop, so I loved wearing oversize streetwear like FUBU.”

Sweater about $80 from FUBU

“I’m headed to Mexico for the first time soon, and will be visiting Oaxaca where artisans from across the country share and sell their crafts. I can’t wait to see what I’ll find!” The City centre of Oaxaca, Mexico  

“I have a collection of more than 20 hats. My favourite, made by a friend from Cape Town, has a quote by Sufi poet Rumi on the brim: “What you seek is seeking you”. It reminds me of the law of attraction—that my thoughts and intentions will draw good or bad things my way.”

Hasnain’s favourite hat

 

“I tried Thunder Tea rice for the first time in Singapore, and have fallen in love with it. It’s a super healthy dish with brown rice and a variety of vegetables immersed in a tea-based broth. I eat it a few times a week, and I can eat it forever.”

Hasnain’s weekly must- have is the Hakka dish, lei cha, also known as Thunder Tea rice

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“Allies Of Skin has done wonders for me. I use their Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser, followed by the Vitamin C serum, and finally a bit of Peptides and Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment cream. It has given me the glow I’ve never had before.”

Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser for $59 for 100ml, Allies of Skin

 

“Jacquemus is a brand I’d gladly wear for the rest of my life. It’s playful, effortless, well-designed, and the fabrics are super comfortable. The brand always reminds me to have fun, keep things light and playful—a great reminder as we go about our daily lives.”

Jacquemus spring/summer 2023

 

“The sunset in Valle de la Luna in the Atacama Desert in Chile is the most surreal view. A close second would be camping around the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. Simply observing wildlife and being part of it reminds me how mighty and beautiful nature is, and how much there is that we don’t know. A dramatic sunset at Valle de la Luna, Chile  

“I love everything about A$AP Rocky. He has brought a lot to the table when it comes to men’s fashion—he’s broken stereotypes, blended styles, and showed that it’s possible to break the rules and make your own.”

American rapper A$AP Rocky

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“Sir David Attenborough has brought so much awareness of the beauty of this planet through his captivating storytelling and ways of capturing incredible scenes in nature. I’ve learned much about how to respect nature, honour it, and see its small wonders.”

The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Animal Behaviour by David Attenborough for $35.99 on Amazon.sg