“It’s not just about cooking, but also hosting and making sure people have a good time,” says chef and marketing consultant Jeremy Nguee, founder of Preparazzi, and co-founder of Batu Lesung Spice Company and Mrs Kueh. When it comes to fashion, the 41-year-old food entrepreneur subscribes to the same philosophy he has towards food: “If you don’t let anyone dictate what you eat, don’t let anyone tell you how to dress.”
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“When I was 12, I picked out an entire outfit at Esprit: Jeans,
a t-shirt and a red checkered shirt that I wore unbuttoned like a light jacket. With my floppy centre-parted hair, I thought I looked pretty cool.”
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“I’m currently into BYBORRE, which pushes an environmentally conscious message. It primarily designs sustainable fabrics and textiles for other brands and collaborates with others with the same mission.”
Coat, $2,152, BYBORRE at Farfetch
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“Virgil Abloh, who used his work and time at Louis Vuitton as a platform to talk about issues and make an impact, took my consciousness as a creator to the next level. He made me realise that I, too, can use my work to speak about issues that are important to me.”
The late Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White and the Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear.
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“Rapha, Apple and Louis Vuitton— these three brands keep me healthy and happy.”
A look from Louis Vuitton menswear spring/summer 2022.
“I dress with character and pride, I try not to be wasteful and to be generous with others, and I engage with brands I love.”
“I cycle quite frequently, so sun protection is vital—I use a sunscreen by Supergoop! that’s light and non-sticky. Deep-cleansing products and those that help counter sun damage are important as well.”
PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 30, $22, Supergoop!
“After 10 years of running Preparazzi, I made the difficult decision to severely downsize my team, close my main kitchen and pivot the business. But I’m grateful that I’ve had good clients and great teams to work with—the process of evolving and adapting has been extremely rewarding.”
“I’d love to have Jason Statham or Matt Damon play me in a movie. It’d be funny to watch either of these two action stars muck around in wet markets, getting messed up in the kitchen and trying to make it look like he’s got it all together. Comedic gold.”
“I’d love to cook for Colonel Sanders and Ronald McDonald. We’d have nasi lemak, beef rending, ayam goreng berempah, sweet sambal and pickled cucumbers.”
KFC’s Colonel Sanders is one of the most recognisable faces in the world.
“I love flower arrangement, especially ikebana. Just like in cooking, there’s a fair amount of manipulation to the ‘ingredients’ to achieve a desired form.”