This Father’s Day, Stephenie Gee calls on a bunch of the most stylish men we know for the style lessons they learned from the dads, granddads and father figures in their lives

Ivan Lui @ives103

“My dad didn’t really teach me anything about fashion, but he always said, ‘If it feels comfortable, it’s the one that truly suits you.’ This is the saying that has influenced me the most – real style isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about wearing clothes that feel like you.”

Kevin Poon @kpee

“Growing up, I always admired how my dad carried himself – his approach to style was effortless but deliberate. He taught me that it’s not just about what you wear, but how you wear it; confidence and attention to detail make all the difference. That mindset has stayed with me in everything I do today.”

Bruce Tong @bruce_tong

“If you have confidence, you can make anything look good.”

Alan See @seealan

“My dad never cared too much outwardly for his clothes. However, he always insisted on
dressing for the occasion and preparing well. Perhaps this is the embodiment of being deliberate and thoughtful in your dressing, and the nonchalance the moment you exit the door.”

Mark Cho @markchodotcom

“My father in his later years seemed to only wear shades of beige: ecru shirts, khaki trousers, brown jackets. He bought the colour so frequently it was hard to tell what was new and what was old. Nonetheless, it always looked harmonious on him and I remember him well because of it.”

Justin Chang @jytchang

“‘Always iron your shirt,’ or, ‘Brown shoes, brown belt. Black shoes, black belt.’”

Wil Fang @fang2k

“My father came from humble beginnings and never gave much thought to what he wore – he chose function over form every time. But in the way he carried himself – disciplined, consistent and quietly confident – there was a sense of identity that stayed with me. As I developed my own perspective on style, I realised it wasn’t something he lacked, but something he expressed differently. Because real style isn’t just what you wear, it’s the confidence and spirit you bring to it.”

Wilfred Wong @thatwilfred

“My dad was never a fashion person, but dressing well is a form of keeping his legacy alive.”

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