Shane Pow made headlines at the Star Awards 2025 on 6 Jul when he walked the red carpet alongside actors Lee Teng, Ben Yeo, Jeffrey Xu, and Jeremy Chan.
All five actors wore matching black outfits and carried foldable hand fans.
The 34-year-old actor revealed on 7 Jul through an Instagram video that his entire outfit came from Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao. The entire set cost him just S$96.67.
Shane Pow’s Budget-Friendly Star Awards 2025 Red Carpet Look
Pow’s jacket features bamboo embroidery on the chest and costs S$41.77. His black pants were priced at S$26.61, while his black shoes cost S$28.29.
The short jacket had an elegant black design with a mandarin collar and bamboo detailing on the chest. His pants included simple white stitching on the side that created an eye-catching accent.
Actor Takes Risk With No Backup Plan for Star Awards Outfit
Pow admitted in his Instagram caption that he “took a risk” by purchasing his outfit from Taobao. He had no backup plan if the fashion choice failed.
“I’m glad it worked out!” the actor wrote.
During a post-red carpet interview on 6 Jul, Pow explained the significance of the bamboo design on his jacket.
The bamboo represented the Chinese idiom “心有成竹”, which translates to “having a well-thought-out plan in one’s mind”. The literal meaning is having a grown bamboo in one’s heart.
Pow also thanked his fans for their support during the interview. He reminded them to drink more water due to the hot weather on Sunday.
Many netizens praised Pow’s outfit despite its affordable price point. One user commented: “You don’t have to wear famous brands to look good. Comfort and naturalness are the most important things.”
Radio DJ Joakim Gomez added: “The backstory we all needed.”
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