From fashion insiders who define the trends to entertainers who captivate audiences with their changing styles, Asia’s Most Stylish men prove that fashion is an expressive art form for everyone. In Thailand, Sirapol Ridhiprasart, founder of The Decorum, exemplifies the codes of classic menswear; in Taiwan, creative director Michael Hsieh weaves inspirations across generations to create the contemporary collections of Namesake; and in Malaysia, Vijay Binwani, director of textile leader Binwani’s Fashion Group, focuses on dressing well to express yourself. Together, their diverse styles highlight that fashion isn’t just about looking good—it’s about embracing individuality and having fun.
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Vijay Binwani, executive director, Binwani’s Fashion Group (Malaysia)
Vijay Binwani, executive director, Binwani’s Fashion Group
As one of the leaders of Binwani’s Fashion Group, the textile purveyor involved in bespoke tailoring and luxury clothing, style is an intrinsic part of Vijay Binwani’s life. The executive director, who manages the strategic direction of the group, joined the family business at 21, learning “…how to measure and cut fabrics, how to pack, deliver to clients” from his father. “It made my dad feel proud and gave his clients confidence that the Binwani family had a strong philosophy that dressing well is important at every age,” says the serial entrepreneur, who believes in the power of clothes to signal your values. Beyond Binwani’s, Vijay extends his influence in style as the founder of BLV Group, the international consulting firm focused on men’s fashion and grooming.
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Ryan Ong, watch enthusiast and content creator (Singapore)
Ryan Ong, watch enthusiast and content creator
Ryan Ong established Curated Times as an online platform where he can explore timepieces with hands-on reviews on new releases and insights on iconic pieces and watchmaking mechanics—something that has fascinated the content creator since 2013. Ong, of course, has a remarkable collection of watches that he uses to adorn his daily looks. Among his pieces is a Rolex Day-Date 36 with a fully paved diamond dial and vibrant rainbow-coloured hour markers. Reflecting on the Rolex, Ong says, “The watch came unexpectedly after an unfortunate event in my life, and the rainbow serves as a reminder of the beauty that follows a storm.”
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Sirapol ‘Guy’ Ridhiprasart, co-founder, The Decorum Bangkok (Thailand)
Sirapol ‘Guy’ Ridhiprasart, co-founder, The Decorum Bangkok
Guy Ridhiprasar imparts the principles of classic menswear through The Decorum, the speciality boutique that focuses on high-quality clothing and accessories: suits from Ring Jacket, shirts from Kamakura, monk straps from John Lobb. Decorum’s selection is, in fact, styled after how Guy puts together his ultra-classic wardrobe. As seen on his Instagram, the co-founder gravitates toward one-of-a-kind pieces, including a pair of raffia-and-leather fisherman’s sandals from Jacques Solovière Paris, an orange Bode jacket (that he pairs with navy or black pants), and a delicate signet ring from Tom Wood—all very classic and well-made.
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Michael Hsieh, co-founder, Namesake (Taiwan)
Michael Hsieh, co-founder, Namesake
In 2023, Taiwanese label Namesake was nominated for the LVMH Prize, the patronage established by the global fashion powerhouse to support promising young designers. The brand was established by Michael Hsieh and his brothers, Steve and Richard, not just to create clothes but also to honour their father with designs that emphasise the shared heritage across cultures and generations (the brothers grew up in Taiwan, Japan and the US). Namesake’s contemporary codes extends to the creative director, who often pairs oversized trousers with suit or utility jackets. Of his inclusion in Asia’s Most Stylish, he says in an Instagram post, “I wouldn’t say I’m the most stylish, but I could say that I have my own personal taste in style.”
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James Reid, artist (Philippines)
James Reid, artist
In August 2024, James Reid released his latest single “Sandal”, a stripped-down Filipino pop song that, as he shared in an Instagram post, is a “…song he wrote for someone who is going through a very, very, very tough time”. Apart from working on the release of his EP, set to drop later this year, the singer and actor runs the independent record label Careless to help artists gain more control of their music. His growth as an artist is reflected in his style, a melange of streetwear and tailored pieces punctuated with experimentations with colours and patterns. See: the burgundy suit covered in the GG Monogram that Reid wore at Milan Fashion Week.
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Calvin Wang, luxury retail and brand strategist, co-founder of Pen Mané (Hong Kong)
Calvin Wang, luxury retail and brand strategist, co-founder of Pen Mané
Style insider Calvin Wang has worked with fashion labels and companies across various industries, including Christian Louboutin, Lane Crawford and Esprit. The luxury retail and brand strategist also co-founded Pen Mané, a contemporary fine jewellery brand that Wang describes as “a huge leap of faith”. All these stylish endeavours now informs his polished yet adventurous approach to dressing. “I feel very comfortable in things that are timeless and that don’t go out of [style]. The most important thing is proportions. You need to know what you like and your shape,” he advises.
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