Over the years, the topic of masculinity within fashion has sparked a notable discourse. While there seems to be lingering societal norms on what is traditionally deemed 'masc' or attractive, the conventional definitions and archetypes have undergone a reevaluation of sorts. In its place is an evolved group of men, allrounders who have not only made their mark in this industry but have also succeeded in other fields, unhindered by age or appearance.
At least this is the case for senior model Arun Rosiah. Having turned 60 earlier this year, Arun has seen and done it all. Currently working as a flexi-adjunct physical education teacher at a junior college and freelancing as a personal trainer in his spare time, the Singapore born-and-raised father of three is in peak physical shape, comfortable and in his element as he graces this Vogue Man feature.
Shares Arun of his introduction to the modelling scene: "It all happened after I took part in the Manhunt Singapore 2021/2022 pageant competition as the oldest contestant. I came in as a runnerup in the open category, and it was from then on that I got the opportunity to do some projects." To date, Arun has walked local runway shows and done commercial shoots, the most notable one being a video advertisement for NTUC Income Insurance.
This story is from the Vogue Man Singapore - July/August 2024 edition of Vogue Singapore.
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