I think we can all agree that the newer weaves on the Ultraboost 3.0 and 4.0 can be a bit polarizing, but if you’ve dearly missed the earlier patterns, well good news! Adidas Malaysia quietly dropped the “City Pack” in version 2.0 weave, and we’re all here for it. The “City Pack” revolves around hotspots… Read more »
Author Archive: Nabil Kamal
Diving Into The Art Of Venopian Solitude’s Latest Album, Hikayat Gundik Berirama
Written by Zim Ahmadi On 22 June 2019, the experimental pop band The Venopian Solitude (TVS) released their second full-length album, “Hikayat Gundik Berirama”. “Experimental pop” doesn’t really begin to describe this seminal band for contemporary Malaysian music. Led by frontwoman Takahara Suiko, the band incorporates sounds from all over the place, including traditional music,… Read more »
Vans Pays Homage To BMX Culture With New Anniversary Collection
Vans doesn’t only have its hands in just skateboarding, but also in other areas such as BMX, subsequently becoming the first brand to do so to support the sport officially. Much like skating, BMX too has had its significant impact on youth culture, and while arguably not as mainstream as the former, provided another alternative… Read more »
Onitsuka Tiger Calls Up 7 Designers For Its 70th Anniversary Bash
70 years is a long time for any industry, and Onitsuka Tiger just hit their milestone this year. As a celebratory gift to itself, the brand has called upon 7 designers to redesign its signature models, also as a homage to the brand as well as giving the designers a platform to reinterpret Onitsuka Tiger… Read more »
Tyler, The Creator Blocks Out The Midsole On His Converse In His Newest Golf Le Fleur Collab
Dubbed The Colorblock It’s hard to say on the directions that Tyler is taking with Converse, as it is as erratic (in a good way) and conceptual as it is to his variations in discography, and this next one serves as a canvas for his next ideas. Called the Colorblock, the Golf Le Fleur keeps… Read more »
Blink Steps Out From The Comfort Zone And Sings On His New Track, 2gether
Blink has had an illustrious career. From bringing down Boiler Room with Xu for Lapsap, as well as consistently delivering the heart-thumping beats to Main Room in Zouk, the DJ has done it all and more for the local scene. Now, looking towards a more different pasture, Blink has explored a different aspect towards the music spectrum… Read more »
JW Anderson Continues Its Successful Collaboration With Uniqlo For FW19
JW Anderson has had plenty a successful run with its collaboration with Uniqlo, from the mismatched striped shirt to the reversible bucket hat that takes inspiration from the British isles, the designer is continuing on for a third season with the retailer. This time round, British classics become the main focus of reference. Commenting on… Read more »
Jordan Brand Blacks Out The Air Jordan 3 “Tinker”
The Jordan 3 is the stuff of legends. First shoe whose design was touched by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, as well as gaining recognition as MJ’s favourite Jordans, it has a wealth of heritage behind the silhouette, and in continuation of that legacy, Jordan has remade the AJ3 in reference to Tinker’s earlier sketches, which… Read more »
OBEY Clothing And Fritilldea Are Opening A Pop-Up At Rumah Tangsi This Weekend
Street art is the very definition of disrupting corporate imagery. A signal, a call-to-action to rebel against the status quo, and to mark this down in public places is an art form within itself. OBEY has built itself upon these foundations, and as a result, the brain child of Shepard Fairey has become an icon… Read more »
Onitsuka Tiger Taps 90s European Rave Culture For Its AW19 Collection
As Onitsuka Tiger increases its efforts to distinguish itself as a fashion brand that can stand alone on its own, the label has come out with quite a banger for its latest collection under the helm of Andrea Pompilio. Referencing Europe’s club scene in the 90s, the collection harks back to the era of fashion… Read more »