Elvin Ng Thinks That Comparing His Ombre Suit To A Tampon Is “A Bit Offensive”
But the actor who’s really the biggest winner of SA2021 (he’s bleeding all over the internet!) says he’s not that bothered by it.
Even if you don’t exactly keep up with all the Star Awards shenanigans, chances are, you probably know what Elvin Ng wore to the awards ceremony on April 18.
After all, it’s literally plastered all over social media, with meme pages and even restaurant chain Nando's giving their two cents when it comes to the 40-year-old’s Alexander McQueen red-pink ombre suit.
8days.sg, we kinda got the ball rolling by comparing his outfit to an ombre cake.
"Fashion also means not taking ourselves too seriously, and having a sense of humour. Craving for [bandung] last night, I wonder why.” he wrote in his caption.
One suit, countless comparisons
When we caught up with the actor over a quick phone call earlier today (Apr 20), Elvin shared that he thought the many posts about his outfit were “quite funny”.
Well, save for the ones comparing it to a tampon.
"The one that I disliked most would be the tampon one, I think that is just... well… There were others that came up. I've seen some comparing it to a HDB flat, I've seen some [comparing it to] lipstick, and some others with Ribena, things like that. But um... I think those are trying a little too hard [to make a connection]? I do think that [the] bandung [comparison] is appropriate, and that the tampon thing is a bit offensive, but [overall] that’s fine as well.” he said.
"I never thought of all these funny things [when I first tried on the suit], so yeah, actually Singaporeans are really quite creative, I can't believe it,” he added.
First time's the charm
He also went on to reveal that the suit was “the first and only outfit” he tried on. But before going for any fitting, he’d received a small “style tip” of sorts from his manager.
"I got a note from my manager... it was a long message, and in the middle, it went something like: ’Try to wear something more vibrant, [artistes are] encouraged to wear bright colours’," he said, adding that when he checked with other artistes, none of them received this note.
And well, Elvin’s not exactly the type to go for a boring ol’ black suit anyway.
"My stylist, Daryl and I, we work well together, so I told him that whenever we try anything, I'll go with the first set. If it fits, then that's it. I don't want to try like five [different outfits] and have to choose between each one. Just go for the one he thinks is the best, and I'll wear it.” Elvin said.
"When I first saw [the suit], it felt quite artistic and I actually liked it a lot. I thought it was a very sweet and romantic colour. I’ve always been classic with a twist, and now I'm not so classic, but still with a twist [when it comes to my dressing]. In fact, I think I'm a lot more daring, and not so proper proper and boring,” he added.
May we suggest a pandan cake inspired outfit, too?
Oh, and all the chatter about bandung and suits has kind of given Elvin an idea for the next Star Awards.
"Maybe next time whenever my stylist and I choose my outfits, we'll draw inspiration from nature, from food or drinks. Maybe next time [I’ll dress like] chendol lah, or whatever. And perhaps when I’m on stage, I'd say: 'Okay, I'm trying to dress like chendol today, so people won't have to start thinking so much, you know?’ he laughed.
Guess we’ll have to keep our eyes peeled for Star Awards 2022 then!
Photos: Mediacorp/Photo Unit, Elvin Ng/Instagram
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