Tarik Jeans is a Malaysian denim brand that celebrates the rich cultural diversity we have here in the country. More than just a denim label, Tarik is an advocate of Malaysian pop culture and art, while also being known as a vanguard of the progressive youth. For this week’s Borak-Borak Session, we sat down with the… Read more »
Author Archive: Fazlur Redza
HUF Summer 2016 Editorial
With the Summer ‘16 Olympic Games just around the corner, HUF is celebrating the games with a wide range of sports-driven garments that embody both the brand’s classic aesthetic and iconic team colourways. Despite the games as the clear inspiration, HUF Malaysia injects local vibes into the release by incorporating the talents of local street photographer Shafiq Saleh… Read more »
Simple Plan is making their way to SEA!
Renowned French-Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan are set for their Southeast Asia tour this September, and guess what? Malaysia is on their tour map too! The last time the band visited Malaysia was four years ago during their “Get Your Heart On! Tour” and now, they are back again this year to KL Live in line… Read more »
Pestle & Mortar Clothing gambles on the heat this Summer ‘16
Having survived the stakes of last Spring, the sun rises upon Pestle & Mortar Clothing for yet another sweltering Summer and like so many that dare brave the elements, this collection too ups the ante with a new take on fresh and fun colours. “Sold for Gold” is a piece that represents the wilful ignorance… Read more »
K-Main “Cinta Larut Malam” Featuring Aerif Azmin
Local rapper Khairil Azmin, also known as K-Main, released a soulful collaboration single titled “Cinta Larut Malam” featuring singer Aerif Azmin. This jazzy, sensual single that was produced by Bane Laden is accompanied by Lampy’s sexy saxophone tunes, cementing it as a captivating hip-hop love song. The video is one of The Bat Cave member’s second single which was taken from… Read more »
Patriots “Conquest” New Single
Local post hardcore/pop mosh band from Shah Alam, the Patriots, have recently released their improved single titled “Conquest”, which is the 4th track taken from their upcoming “The Stand Off ” EP. From what we know, the song is actually a continuation from their previous track “The Fallen”. To recap from our previous post, the band was… Read more »
How the popiah got wet in “Popiah Basah”
Weren’t you ever curious about the origins of the assortment of delectable local desserts we call kuih muih? If you were, local animator Hyrul Anuar and scriptwriter Mo Nazmi Ahmad have together created a provocative animated short detailing the events leading up to the making of one particular kuih, the popiah basah. While the video is aptly named after its… Read more »
JOHO Present “MONO” Campaign Lookbook
Independent brand JOHO enters the end of June with the release of their “MONO” campaign lookbook, showcasing the brand’s latest collection that embodies simplicity and harmony through the use of a monochromatic palette. Minimalist to its core, MONO utilises a contrast between shadow and light that ultimately makes for an overall bold look. This collection aims for… Read more »
AKUDESIGN presents “Forgive & Forget” for Ramadhan season
Local brand AKUDESIGN are back with their first delivery for this year’s Ramadhan season called the “Forgive & Forget” collection. For this offering, AKUDESIGN incorporates their minimalist concept from their previous collection, applied to more technical aspects of their designs such as materials, stitches & fabric manipulation. Each design remains simple while still being stylistic, sustainable and street oriented. There… Read more »
COSTURA’s “The Humble Beginning” Campaign Lookbook
Johor-based Costura has released their latest collaborative campaign shots with Ridduan, also known as TTFGA (Tukang Tangkap Foto Gembira Anda) called “The Humble Beginning”. The collection consists of 20 products which feature some of their newest items from top to bottom. You can also check out Costura’s latest lookbook below. Before that, here’s a brief introduction by the brand… Read more »