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Man With Style: Dick Lee, Singer-Songwriter

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Man With Style: Dick Lee, Singer-Songwriter

“My one advice to aspiring musicians: Infuse your sense of self into your work.”

by Gracia Phang  /   October 18, 2021
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You may know him best as a singer-songwriter (among his credits: much-loved National Day song Home and the acclaimed musical Snow.Wolf.Lake), but Dick Lee has talents that go beyond the musical. The dapper “Mad Chinaman” also has fashion chops—he has choreographed fashion shows, run modelling agencies and even designed apparel. In 2018, the 65-year-old packed all that creative prowess under one roof: His multi-faceted creative agency Dick Lee Asia, where he serves as Creative Director. His nearly 50-year career may be varied, but the one constant is a humbleness that sees him practising gratitude to those who made his illustrious success possible.

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“I resonate most with the streamlined modern elegance of the 1970s. That was when I started going to clubs in wide-collared floral shirts, high-waisted flares and platform shoes—a look I still find myself in often today!”

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“David Bowie is definitely my man.”

 

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“My go-to brands are Versace, Gucci and Prada for their prints, and occasionally, Dolce&Gabbana and Valentino. I especially love the comfort of Valentino sneakers.”

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“A hair grooming product is a must and the best one, in my opinion, is Karl Original’s Matte Clay. I’m also a fan of Bottega Veneta’s body lotions.”

 

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“If life were a song, mine would be ‘Fried Rice Paradise’—a jolly tune with Singlish and about food.”

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“I cherish most my vintage Versace silk shirts. The baroque prints first attracted me when they appeared in 1990 and I started wearing them on stage. Most of them were ruined by overuse, so I started collecting them again. I’ve got at least 60.”

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“My one advice to aspiring musicians: Infuse your sense of self into your work. It’s difficult, but that’s what will make your pieces unique—and hopefully, uniquely Singaporean. It’s hard to stand out otherwise.”

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“Every major project I do eclipses the last because every one is new and more exciting. The fact that I can go through with them all successfully is a significant achievement in itself.”

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“Being in the limelight has taught me that nothing lasts forever, so it’s important to reinvent oneself to stay relevant. Also, it doesn’t matter what others think. One should always be grateful and show appreciation to the fans.”

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