Dressed to (un) Impress?

Actor, singer and Tatler’s Asia Most Stylish honouree Artem Ansheles goes head-to-head with Payal Shah, girl-about-town and founder of jewellery brand L’Dezen, in this month’s great debate

Should individuals be free to wear whatever they want, regardless of societal expectations or dress codes? ARTEM ANSHELES YES “My style is a way for me to nonverbally communicate my inner world to the outer world. It helps me keep those who disagree with my views away and attract like-minded individuals. As an artist in Hong Kong, I have [been on the receiving end of ] harsh societal expectations regarding the way I dress, which I have thoroughly enjoyed going against. I remember having to scrub off a freshly done manicure for a shoot I was on, because the client wanted me to be as ‘normal’ as possible. I have realised that it’s only a matter of time before individual style becomes a trend that takes over fashion weeks, so…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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