
Having spent six years in Singapore Sports School where he trained as a triathlete, Shane Tan now juggles life as a business school student and model while concurrently running Spades, a multi-label collective which also offers a well-curated selection of vintage pieces. The 23-year-old entrepreneur credits “experience” as an invaluable teacher, and hopes that Spades will create an impact on our local creative scene.
“My childhood dream was to compete in the Olympics.”
“Moh Ee Jin. I was with him throughout the conception and growth of his label, Lasik, and the work and effort he puts into Lasik constantly inspires me.”
“Spades’ clientele are mostly university students and people who’ve just started out in the workforce. They are usually looking for something unique, and are drawn to lesser-known labels.”
“My most treasured item is my Rick Owens’ Tractor boots. I got it years ago and spent all my savings on it. With more responsibilities and commitments in life, I could never afford them now.
“The last thing I bought were my Nura headphones. The next on my shopping list is a new phone.”
“If my life were a song, it’d definitely be ‘All Too Well’ (10-minute version) by Taylor Swift. My girlfriend made me listen and learn the entire song.”
All Too Well: The Short Film poster, about $28, taylorswift.com
“My last read was As The Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer.”
Book, $22.10, Amazon.sg
“Grooming wise, it’s quite straightforward. Face wash from Kiehl’s, and Morris Motley for hair wax.”
“Singapore will always be my favourite place in the world—everything I need is here. I’m happy to travel, but I always look forward to coming home.”