Dressing for Eid
What creatives wore in Singapore
For Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, the streets of Singapore were peppered with families traversing the city in their baju kurung and kebaya in colourful hues. Eid celebrates the end of the fasting month and is an opportunity for families to come together and strengthen their bonds. Beyond the house visits and delicious food, many embrace the occasion as an opportunity to wear their finest clothes. In Singapore, this festive dressing remains deeply rooted in the silhouettes and traditions of Southeast Asia, reimagined for today's contemporary taste. I chat with six creatives to find out about their sartorial choices for the first day of Eid 2026.
Fairuz Jaafar, Creative
Fairuz’s yearly portrait of his Eid outfit and its details. Images courtesy of Fairuz Jaafar.
In the past couple of years, Fairuz’s Eid attire has been a deliberate act of solidarity. Choosing a traditional baju kurung silhouette from Gangsa.co, this year he opted for a cut that honours the classic pesak and kekek over modern, slim-fit cuts. But the true weight of the look lies in its details: the butang baju or buttons were replaced by flag pins of Palestine, Sudan, and Iran, styled alongside a keffiyeh draped over the shoulder which was sourced from Jordan’s Al-Bulbul factory. These details come together to honour those under oppression. "Fashion can be utilised to put forward important messages," he explains. This blend of cultural pride—seen in the teruna mencari jodoh style or “bachelor seeking a partner” style drape of the kain samping—and global awareness creates a look that is as much about heritage as it is about humanity.
Amiera Raushan, Content Creator
Amiera’s full Eid fit. Image courtesy of Amiera Raushan.
For Amiera, this year’s outfit had to balance style and tradition with the active reality of raising a toddler. She wore a sage abaya from Abaya Lubnaa, choosing a look that was "soft, comfortable, and easy to move in." Beyond the practical silhouette, she was drawn to the intricate beadwork, noting how it catches the light in a subtle way that adds depth without being distracting. The success of the ensemble lies in that balance: it honors the tradition of the day while remaining practical enough to keep up with the demands of motherhood.
Khairul Ameer, Film Creative, Content Creator, Model
Drawing from the period aesthetics of Netflix’s Bridgerton, Khairul’s look reimagines a member of the Malayan Archipelago entering the 19th-century London ton. The centerpiece is a blue pinstripe Kemeja Cekak Malaya from Behati, a piece he first spotted while walking the runway for the brand’s MERDEKA collection at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. Beyond the runway influence, the outfit is deeply personal. He paired the top with burgundy wide-leg pants and a versatile samping designed by his sister, Singapore designer Khairina Sari. By matching the deep red hues of the samping with a coordinated songkok, he utilised the "sandwich method" to create a balanced, cohesive silhouette. Accented with an orchid brooch on the songkok that complements the floral batik patterns, the look is a thoughtful mix of high-fashion provenance and family-rooted craft.
Iman Izzati, Art Director & Photographer
Iman’s full Eid fit. Image courtesy of Iman Izzati.
Like most families, Eid is the only occasion where families will wear coordinating outfits. For Iman, what began as childhood matching sets curated by her mother has evolved into a sophisticated balance of collective identity and personal style. With this year’s chosen theme of dark brown, Iman sought pieces with a life beyond the festivities. "I chose them with the intention to be sustainable," she explains, focusing on garments that transition seamlessly into her daily wardrobe. By styling her look around the Ketupat Palas knot skirt from ANAABU, Iman honours her family’s traditions while staying true to her own androgynous aesthetic.
Rohaizatul Azhar, Lecturer, Writer
Rohai’s full Eid fit. Image courtesy of Rohaizatul Azhar.
After his first outfit option got lost in the mail, Rohai had to pivot to wearing his second day outfit as his first. While he wanted to lean towards a kampung theme, the cut of his baju Melayu from Asal Lelaki, paired with a samping and black trousers, made for a look that felt modern yet still relaxed. The choice was as much about function as it was about style; the three-quarter sleeves offered much-needed breathability in Singapore’s scorching heat. By moving away from a traditional full set, Rohai embraced a look that doesn’t constrain itself to "occasion wear" but more like a staple of a daily wardrobe. It is the subtle, intentional details—the unconventional pocket placement and a faint fabric texture visible only up close—that make the outfit feel like a well-considered choice.
Putri Adif, Fashion Designer
Putri’s outfit and accessories. Images courtesy of Putri Adif.
Putri Adif’s look for Hari Raya this year encapsulates her in a nutshell: contemporary, yet deeply honouring of her roots. When her original abaya from Mecca proved too heavy for Singapore’s heat, she pivoted to a brown Hijabistahub abaya—a silhouette she’s recently been favoured for its "effortless city girl" appeal—that reminded her of the sinuous lines of an Alaïa design. The true magic of the outfit, however, lies in its deconstructed history. Putri paired the abaya with her mother’s vintage gold Thai silk kain lipat, which she draped over her hips for a custom cultural touch. This was styled alongside thrifted pony hair heels and a gifted gold lantern bag. The pièce de résistance is the family heirloom: a gold twisted bangle given to her by her mother to wear for the first time. "It felt like a full circle moment," Putri shares, noting that the bangle’s motifs actually inspired her own graduation collection, Eka. It is a look that feels both high-fashion and deeply sentimental.