The Founder’s Cut, Chapter 1: Enter the RYÚ Hakama Skort
Welcome to The Founder’s Cut - a new Finix series where I spotlight my current personal style, the pieces I keep reaching for, and how I’m styling them into my everyday outfits.
Each edition is a personal style note from me: the Finix silhouette(s) I keep returning to, the mood I’m dressing into, and the details bringing the whole look together.
This month, my current favourite Finix piece has to be the RYÚ Hakama Skort.
When it comes to discovering niche fashion brands in Singapore, I’ve always believed the most interesting pieces are the ones that help you build a personal style that feels truly your own. The RYŪ Hakama Skort does exactly that.
Inspired by the structure and movement of traditional hakama silhouettes, the RYÚ Hakama Skort brings together the drama of Japanese-inspired fashion with the ease of everyday wear. It has the look of a statement skirt, but the practicality of shorts, making it one of those unique wardrobe pieces that feels expressive, comfortable and easy to move in.
My favourite way to style it right now is with our ARIAKE Linen Kimono Wrap Top for a cohesive, Japanese-inspired look. If that feels too much, our Juban V-Neck Tee or HELIOS Cap Sleeve Tee keeps it easy and more wearable - and honestly, your favourite oversized T-shirt from "U-know-who" works too. The skort already carries enough shape and character, so an easy everyday top keeps the whole outfit relaxed, balanced and effortless for a casual day out, creative workday or weekend to your favourite indie shop or hangout.
For hair, I’ve been leaning into braided pigtails — specifically French braids — for a softer, more elfin feel. Think Legolas meets Arwen from The Lord of the Rings. It adds a playful contrast to the structure of the hakama skort and gives the whole look a slightly fairy-like energy.
Accessories-wise, I’ve been loving my pieces from Maison Miak, a niche Japanese accessories brand known for its modular handmade jewellery. Orders only open once a month for a limited window, with selected collections available each time - making every piece feel even more special. Their designs feel whimsical, personal and almost ethereal; the kind of pieces that let you build your own little world around an outfit, pairing so naturally with our Finix fluid silhouettes.
For bags, I’m currently very into the hobo bag silhouette. There’s something effortless about its slouchy shape that complements the sculptural lines of the RYÚ Hakama Skort.
And for footwear, I’ve been reaching for cage sandals. They give the outfit a grounded, slightly offbeat finish. That said, I will always love a good tabi footwear moment too. Recently, tabis seem to be making a comeback, but there is still nothing quite like that Japanese ninja-meets-goat-hoof energy.
That is the beauty of the RYÚ Hakama Skort. It can be styled simply, whimsically, or dramatically, depending on the mood. For me, it captures what I love about Singapore’s independent fashion scene: clothes that are expressive, intentional and made for people who move through life just a little differently fro the rest.
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