Style Evolution: Elvin Ng
Elvin Ng, who turns 41 today (Dec 23), has come a long way since he was first discovered on talent scouting competition School Belle and Beau in 2004. The self-confessed fashion noob has shed his dressed-down look in favour of well-tailored suits. Check out some of his most memorable looks.
School Belle and Beau (2004)
We can see why Elvin was scouted, and he didn’t even need a fancy outfit to stand out.
A Life of Hope (2005)
Because who needs clothes when you have a six-pack, right Elvin? That back tattoo feels hilariously off-branded for the perennially suited-up star though.
A Life of Hope (2005)
Elvin is surprisingly believable as the guy our mothers always warned us about.
A Life of Hope (2005)
When your shirt is basic but your face is #ContouringGoals.
Star Awards 2007 Show 2
Maybe it’s the tie or the pinstripe suit but we are getting a very retro vibe from this look.
2007
Between the amber dye job, the key pendant, and the combination of striped shirt and lightweight jacket, we hereby dub this look “ah beng meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time”.
Happily Ever After press conference (2007)
Elvin must like that necklace a lot since he wore it for two events.
The Dream Catchers (2009)
Elvin’s youthful features looked even fresher against his character’s.
The Dream Catchers press conference (2009)
Elvin kept it casual with a sport zip-up and minimally styled hair.
Together (2009)
Stayin’ alive! All that’s missing from Elvin’s Saturday Night Fever-worthy getup is a shaggy haircut and a moustache.
Breakout (2010)
We know what you are thinking. We are just as puzzled by the colourful retro shades Elvin was made to wear in Breakout. The wardrobe folks must have forgot he plays someone with autism, not a victim of bad fashion.
Breakout press conference (2010)
More like breaking out of a style rut with that handsome leather jacket, eh Elvin?
Mediacorp Festival (2010)
We can’t get enough of Elvin’s satin pants.
New Beginnings (2010)
Elvin’s off-white suit looks like it came straight off a beach wedding inspiration board.
Star Awards 2012 Show 1
We never thought we’d see the cutout trend on guys, but here we are.
Absolutely Charming (2012)
Elvin traded his signature suits and jackets for a cowl neck shirt at the Absolutely Charming press conference.
Absolutely Charming press conference (2012)
Only Elvin’s impressive guns keep this getup from looking 100 percent #normcore.
Star Awards 2013 Show 1
Elvin kept things suave despite showing off his punkish side in a safety pin-embellished suit and matching buzz cut.
The Journey: A Voyage press conference (2013)
Looks like Elvin’s stylist was influenced by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby, which came out that same year.
Sealed with a Kiss (2015)
Boy, are we thankful that the "oppa hairdo" Elvin sported in Sealed with a Kiss was a wig and not actual bangs. The full fringe look is not for him.
PPCTV Awards (2015)
Elvin kept it classy in a black tux when accepting his Favourite Lead Actor trophy at the PPCTV Awards in Cambodia.
Birthday celebration with his fan club, Elvinology (2015)
Elvin joked that he might have overdid it with the blue but we think he looks mighty dapper in a tux in his fan club’s official colour. Just one question though, was that teddy his plus one?
Star Awards 2016 Part 1
Elvin gets 3 stars (out of 3, of course!) for his sharp military-inspired suit from Dolce & Gabbana. He certainly has an eye for detail and almost always aces the red carpet.
Star Awards 2016 Part 1
Okay we take that back. What is that glittery jellyfish on Elvin's throat?
Cambodia trip (2016)
Elvin said dressing up in traditional Khmer costume was one of the highlights of his trip to Phnom Penh and we can see why. The actor looks downright princely in his royal blue silk shirt.
Road to Star Awards 2017: Show 2
After watching Elvin play the cold and tough bodyguard Deng Bo in 118 II, it is refreshing to see him loosen up and show his metrosexual side in a pink suit.
Eat Already 4 (2017)
Looks like Elvin took our advice about dressing metrosexual a bit too far.
Star Awards 2017
We were pretty disappointed when Elvin turned up in yet another navy suit to accept his All-Time Favourite Artiste Award. Though handsome, we feel we have seen this exact outfit many times before.
20 Days (2018)
We’ve always thought Elvin looked cute in glasses in a nerdy professor kind of way, but throw on a suit and he screams Clark Kent.
Star Awards 2018
We can’t get enough of Elvin in well-cut suits and this crocheted-looking Dolce & Gabbana suit is just different enough to make him stand out without making him look as if he is trying too hard.
Star Awards 2019
Did Elvin’s stylist run out of time to iron the lapels on Elvin’s jacket? It certainly didn’t blend well with his grey shirt and tie combo.
2019
While we applaud Elvin for trying something different, we're not exactly fans of the oddly-cut khaki shorts.
All Is Well press event (2019)
This look, on the other hand, is hot. Not only does the Nuboaix suit fit him perfectly, we really dig the futuristic vibe. The Christian Louboutin high tops are the cherry on top.
YSL Beauty event (2019)
Yet another look we've seen on Elvin before. But you can't deny he looks dashing in that pinstripe suit.
2020
Another hair-raising look from Elvin. We're so glad he got rid of the blonde hair after Circuit Breaker.
2020
Elvin is giving us major Danny from Grease vibes in this leather jacket, white tee and slicked hair.
Mister Flower press conference
Has Elvin ditched his Mr Nice Guy image for something more wild? We’re pleasantly surprised to see him experimenting with intrepid choices like this animal print shirt and bling.
The Heartland Hero (2021)
This beng look ain't half bad too. Elvin should consider dressing more colourful.
Countdown show
You can always count on Elvin to dress to impress. For the countdown show, he donned this mix pinstripe leather suit from Fendi. Nice.
2021
These must be Elvin's "special occasion" PJs. He wore them on Christmas and the first day of Chinese New Year.
The Inner Circle (2021)
Dig the Prada black co-ord and boots, the leer not so much.
Star Awards 2021
Bandung, tampon, lipstick — call it what you want, but we think Elvin looks dashing in this Alexander McQueen red-pink ombre suit.
2021
Superman curl aside, Elvin cut a suave figure in this smart ensemble.
2021
Denim-on-denim is a timeless combo that never goes out of style. We like that Elvin went for the same shade, making it look like a boiler suit.
