Nowadays, Cheong mostly buys vintage, as well as supporting independent designers – and has saved a significant amount of money doing so. “I think this is [a] more meaningful [way of shopping],” she explains. “I try to support young brands [that offer] really great quality.” Retail therapy is always more expensive than actual therapy. The reason people consume so much is deeply psychological. Lagom, the health and wellbeing imprint of Zaffre Publishing Group at Bonnier Books UK, has acquired Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? by Andrea Cheong. We Want A Pair Of Shoes From The SUPERGA x Drea Chong Collaboration!”. NYLON Singapore. June 21, 2018. Accessed on 29 February 2019. Emma: So do you think that people, especially girls, have an issue with looking stereotypically ‘too preppy’ and that perhaps the look is no longer popular?

Andrea: I would still love to work in fashion but I think my emphasis now is more on lifestyle and branding. I did want to go into fashion journalism for a very long time and it’s the career I saw myself doing when I was younger, but progression is important to me and I know that progression in fashion journalism is very difficult. Obviously if an offer came along I’d never turn it down! I actually just got an internship at my favourite commercial gallery though – The Opera Gallery on New Bond Street. They have lots of postmodern and contemporary work like Mauro Corda, Anish Kapoor, Banksy. They included autism and ADHD advocate Ellie Middleton, educational champion and YouTuber Vee Kativhu, and fashion and sustainability guru Andrea Cheong.

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Let’s make this clear: the most sustainable jeans you can get are the ones straight from your wardrobe. The next best thing would be secondhand. Denim has a reputation for being one of the most unsustainable garments. The process uses an astonishing amount of H20—just try to picture 10,000 litres. You probably can’t. So that’s why they say to picture 13 years worth of drinking water for an individual. Then there’s the dyeing of denim, which often involves toxic dyes that pollute waterways. Oh, it doesn’t end there. Often, our favourite wardrobe essential is made with more elastane than “necessary”. While elastane may provide some comfort, it’s not considered a sustainable addition to what would otherwise be a natural fibre because it’s not biodegradable and is derived from fossil fuel production. However, if you're inclined to a little stretch in your jeans, look for up to 2% elastane and opt for recycled options wherever possible.In 2018, Andrea Chong and her team conceptualised and launched #DCHoliday - a festive collection of Andrea Chong's brand merchandise. [17] Comprising of a DC Planner (designed by Andrea and Shilin Chen) and a DC chocolate bar, the collection was launched in November 2018. [18] The following is a list of her collaborations in recent years. I really appreciated the amount of research that went into the book, from details about materials and their manufacturing processes to quotes from businesses trying to operate more sustainably within the fashion world. The charts showing perceived quality using her method versus price were enlightening (although some detailed information on how she quantified "quality" would have been nice!). I definitely learned something new reading it, even though I've been following Andrea's content on social media for a while. I also found the book written in a very engaging way, and I definitely enjoy Andrea's sense of humour. Also, the illustrations in the book, all done by Andrea are beautiful and add to the reading experience. Yap, Sara. “ Captured: Andrea Chong x PANDORA”. Lifestyle Asia. April 21, 2017. Accessed on 26 February 2019.

Goh, Bryan. “ SUPERGA IS PARTNERING WITH ANDREA CHONG FOR A SECOND TIME AND IT’S A DO-IT-ALL SNEAKER FOR SUMMER”. HerWorld. January 18, 2019. Accessed on 26 January 2019. Andrea Cheong said: ‘The one problem that plagues all of us, no matter our age, income or even what we do for a living is, “why don’t I have anything to wear?” Based on my five-step guide, this book finally presents the answer to this age-old question. It stems from the fact that when it comes to fashion, most people don’t know how to shop.I believe that following my method can not only break our impulsive shopping habits but improve our wellbeing. Best of all, it’s learning to shop for the modern day, whichmeans that whether or not you care about sustainability, you’ll find it easier to make choices that better the environment. It’s time to be an empowered shopper,and I’m so excited to share my book with readers.’ Andrea Chong married the Singaporean lawyer, Imran Rahim in March 2020. [4] The couple started dating when they were both students at Victoria Junior College and have been married since 2020. [5] As of October 2022, they have two children together, Ezra Imran (born on 9 January 2021), Elia Imran (born on 28 May 2022). [6] Education To launch this year’s Solve for Tomorrow initiative, Samsung held an event at Samsung KX, Coal Drop’s Yard on Thursday 14th September with Robert Halfon MP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education giving the keynote speech. TikTok sensation Stepz also took the stage for an exclusive performance followed by a panel discussion and workshops featuring insightful discussions from a range of exciting influencers.

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