Daryll Alexius Yeo

Freelance stylist and creative consultant

What does fashion mean to you?

Fashion is a playground for self-discovery and reinvention. It is the art of storytelling through garments, where every stitch, fabric choice and silhouette communicate a narrative, allowing us to embrace our individuality.

What is your wardrobe staple?

An oversized blazer. It’s a timeless piece that adds structure to any outfit, whether paired with tailored trousers for a formal look or with baggy jeans for a casual streetwear sensibility. That, and multiple pairs of fresh white cotton socks that I tend to bulk buy (laughs).

Do you have a favourite styling work?

Selecting a favourite styling work is akin to choosing a favourite child, but the campaign for my debut eyewear collection, Daywear, launched in February stands out as a memorable milestone. I loved how the final visuals turned out. Inspired by the initials of my name, DAY, the inception of Daywear was not merely a venture into merchandise but also an evolution of my creativity and self-expression.

What’s your favourite look from the Spring/Summer 2024 menswear runways?

I have two, both from Dries Van Noten’s men’s collection: a crochet knitwear sweater juxtaposed with billowy trousers and adorned with fur-trimmed clogs, and another look defined by sequinned shorts paired beneath an oversized utilitarian denim jacket.

These ensembles highlight a profound convergence of sartorial elements, capturing the essence of the aesthetic I aspire to embody.

“I’m all about dressing with intention with an element of unexpected details.”