Amanda Chai
Style Correspondent
Amanda has been a journalist with The Straits Times since 2019. As correspondent on the style beat, her passion lies in dissecting the latest fashion and beauty trends, telling brand stories, and helping consumers shop smart. She co-led a multimedia project on greenwashing in the fashion industry that won Gold at the 2023 Society for News Design’s Best of News Design Creative Competition. On occasion, she pens features on youth and popular culture. Outside work, her two greatest loves are travel and thrift shopping - which is great for her beat, but not for her wallet.
Latest articles
Lingerie label Perk by Kate and art label Studio Qiling launch peachy CNY collection
Continued rise of Chinese fashion and beauty brands: What it means for Singapore retail
Bathhouses and beyond: Singapore wellness players usher in new era of retreats and recovery for 2026
Bag charms: Recession-proof way to flex personal style
Food plushies and merch: Whetting appetites for SG60
The Best Side-Turned-Main Hustle Award goes to live selling
The Most Wicked Non-Singaporean To Put Singapore On The Map Award goes to Johnson Wen
Personal touch: These designers turn glass, sequins, metal yarn into handmade accessories
Last-minute Christmas gift guide: Beauty sets for every budget
Between sub(way) culture and couture: In underground NYC, Matthieu Blazy dreams of an inclusive Chanel
