Uniqlo x KAWS SS16 Collection

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UNIQLO has recently announced an exciting collaboration with KAWS for a new UT collection. Since its launch back in 2003, UT has featured an extensive array of pop culture graphics through collaborations with brands and designers like SPRZ NY and the Shochiku Kabuki series. The new KAWS collection celebrates UT’s fusion of fashion with authentic pop culture once more.

If you are unfamiliar with KAWS, the talented artist is known for projecting his subversive images on the streets of New York, earning him considerable notoriety as well as admiration for his creativity. Today, some of the world’s most renowned museums and galleries collect and exhibit his critically acclaimed artwork.

Commenting on the new collaboration, KAWS said, “I have always enjoyed working on different mediums, whether it be plastic toys, paintings, bronze sculptures or graphic design. UT is a cool canvas for making my artwork available to people virtually everywhere. I have enjoyed working with the UNIQLO team whose enthusiasm is unparalleled. It is great to be part of the amazing UT platform of my friend and fellow artist NIGO.”

We’re sure most of us can’t wait for the collection to be released in Malaysia, yeah? In the meantime, do have a look at the UNIQLO x KAWS Collection below :

 

Feel free to visit UNIQLO Malaysia’s official website for any further updates. Besides, you can also check out more of KAWS’ masterpieces on his Instagram.

 

Raingers, Be Ready For Hujan’s New Album!

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Hujan is a local musical phenomenon in the era of social networks. It’s beginnings however were humble; back in 2005 it was just Noh creating demos on the now obsolete myspace. Thanks to the power of social networking, within a matter of months they garnered some avid fans, whom called coined the collective the “Raingers”. Finally in 2006 they officially formed as a band. They then started to work on their first EP “1,2,3 GO?” and began touring across the country. Having no qualms about delivering their music in the native language, the alternative rock band sing about everything from love, God, family and the state of the world.

Living and breathing the element they take their name after, their music delivery is a pendulum swing alternating between light, heavy or a veritable torrential storm, reflecting the many stories, moods and agendas embedded in their songs.

This week, Hujan will be releasing their newest album titled “Jika Sempat”. The album consists of 13 tracks, but from what we know a portion of the album comprises old songs they produced but had never been released prior to this.

In the mean time, “Jika Sempat” will be released digitally and only on Spotify. To celebrate the album release, the band will be having an exclusive gig for all Raingers out there on 15th April 2016, Friday night at The Slate, Heritage Row.

Also, for Hotlink users out there you can stand a chance to win 2 pairs of tickets to watch Hujan live this weekend by clicking here.

Last but not least, you can purchase their latest collaboration with Abstrax Jingga through here.

Every Guardian: “True Complexion” Short Documentary With Rozella Marie

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You all may know Rozella Marie as an independent singer/songwriter and voiceover artist, but she’s also the mind behind an awareness project to empower and inspire people who have skin conditions and other physical, mental or emotional characteristics that might not be considered normal or beautiful in our society.

With the help of her talented friends, Rozella produced True Complexion, a documentary showcasing a collection of photographs and stories from a kaleidoscope of beings not just in Malaysia but around the world.

Through this effort, she encourages other people who believe in their cause to celebrate life and spread awareness about what true beauty actually is.

“There’s truly nothing more powerful than being comfortable in your skin and accepting yourself for who you are,” says Rozella.

If you are keen to know more about her journey on “True Complexion” or what they’re up to, do head down to their official blog here.

The “Electric Run” Is Sprinting Our Way!

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Making its debut in Malaysia last year, Electric Run saw 12,000 enthusiastic runners at the event, bagging the title of “Largest Participation In A Neon Run” in The Malaysia Book of Records. Electric Run is a creative, neon coloured nocturnal 5km fun run where the participants are an integrated part of the show. Featuring immersive “lands” of light and sound, it aims to transport participants into an electric wonderland. The event is known to bring the running experience to a whole new level all around the world as it is one of the world’s most popular nocturnal fun runs there is.

This year, Electric Run is set to light up Malaysia again as the biggest, most creative, neon coloured night run in the country. The run is to be set on the 7th of May at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur.

The one-night-only run this year is anticipated to attract over 15,000 runners of all ages. Electric Run will return with the 7 dazzling course lands (Candy Lane, Rainforest, Water Station, Neffmau5 Land, Under The Sea, Rainbow Road, The Powerhouse) from its debut in Kuala Lumpur and will also feature 2 new, never before seen course lands which will highlight Malaysia in all its neon glory.

For more information on the event or to register, do head over to their official website.

 

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5th Annual Art Of Speed Malaysia 2016 is Inbound!

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This time around, Art of Speed Malaysia will be bigger and better by bringing you the best of the local community as well as overseas. This year, Art Of Speed Show & Shine will be held indoors in a total space of 150,000sq ft. Since 2012, the event has played host to droves of classic, retro and custom enthusiasts and fans thanks to quality content and infrastructure, marking it as a favourite among annual events to look forward to.

Art of Speed 2016 will be presenting Steve Caballero among other exciting international guests to their Classic, Custom and Kustom Kulture Show. With 100,000 sq ft worth of entertainment space, Main Hall A will showcase Retro, Classics & Custom Rides, Competition Lowrider Hoppin’ Show and MotoCircus Gallery featuring PAINTHEAD, PRODUKTION & MOONEYES. There will also be an indoor skate park, bands, vendors & MODS MAY DAY on Saturday Night. Not forgetting “Street Tuner Village” at Hall C with 50,000 sq ft of indoor space for your modern rides and a killer party. Lastly, there will be a lucky draw section where the winner gets to go home with a brand new 2016 Triumph Bonneville Street Twin!

If you’re already looking forward to this event, be sure to come with your friends & family to enjoy a mind-blowing weekend!

Art of Speed Malaysia 2016 will be held on the 28th and 29th May at HALL A & Hall C, Main Boulevard & Dataran MAEPS at MAEPS, Serdang. The admission fee will be RM15 per entry.

For more information, feel free to head over to their event page and check them out.

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Volume 1: “Journey To Indonesia” by DesireWear

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Applying food as its main concept, DESIREWEAR has released two new clothing items that fuses tee silhouettes with a design aesthetic that would be completely at home at a desert joint. Thanks to the creative input by the brand’s designer Hazmi Fuzi, both tees are themed around “ice cream”, while the sub-theme is around ‘sweet melting & sweet chips’. Essentially, the tees are wearable sugary goodness… almost.

In tandem with their newest release, the brand also made a collaboration with talented Indonesian photographers Faqih AlFaatan and Juan Akbar to produce the first volume of their lookbook, “Journey to Indonesia”, that features the two tees. Fittingly, the photoshoot for the lookbook took place around Bekasi, Indonesia.

Interested in purchasing their latest items? Look out for more info by following them on their official facebook, twitter and instagram!

Monday Juice: Rozella “Dark Side”

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Once again, another Monday Juice series produced by Darren Ashley himself but this time around he was approached by a a beautiful Sabahan singer songwriter, Rozella Marie from True Complexion to record the song titled ‘Dark Side‘.

“She asked me to compose something for a piano singing piece she had recorded on her phone. We did a couple of back and forth toward finalising the track. We then recorded her vocals, but ultimately she wrote the song while I helped instrumentalize and record it,” Darren said.

The result is a track that brings a perfect harmony between Rozella’s vocals and Darren’s creative, experimental melodies.

If you want to listen to more of his Monday Juice tracks head down to his official youtube channel and sound cloud.

 

 

 

 

Amongst The Believers By KVLTVRA

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At first glance, one may think that the word KVLTVRA [kuhl-chur-a] is little more that a collection of randomly curated letters jammed together. However, name refers to a word in Mandarin which means ‘to overcome’. A Malacca-born brand established in 2013, KVLTVRA aims to be a nonconformist, homegrown streetwear label. Their surrealist approach to their graphic prints on their attires stems from the interactions in their surrounding and the subculture movement.
With self expression as a focus, their latest collection, ‘Amongst the Believers’ uses print designs to showcase the shallow mindset of human followers who succumb to dogma. It consists of four Spring/Summer tees that represent the ritual of “Amongst the Believers”.

 

Here are the promo video for the “Amongst the Believers” collection.

If you like what see you or want to buy one for yourself, head down to their official online store here.

adidas NMD “Geometric Camo” Pack

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From monochromatic accents to Chukka versions, adidas continues to release overwhelmingly pleasing silhouettes thanks to its NMD range in different colourways and materials. With them dropping the adidas NMD “Geometric Camo” pack tomorrow, you can be sure that their streak of releasing drool-worthy sneakers will not be broken quite just yet.

This pack introduces two new colourways dressed in Black/Grey and Red/Black, with both featuring mesh-based uppers with a geometric camo print. Of course, each of them comes complete with the NMD Boost soles in White.

The ‘Geometric Camo’ pack is scheduled for release on 9th April 2016 and will be available at select adidas originals retailers such as Sole What and Crossover for RM490 per pair.

Rolling in the Deep, Dark…

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… pit of desp- desire. Yeah, desire.

Dearest surfers of the internet, Malaysia has found its very own Rebecca Black. Our version, however, isn’t in the form of a pre-pubescent girl wrestling with the very real first-world conundrum of deciding which seat in a car she should take. Our version also doesn’t allow her vocals to be tarnished by copious amounts of autotune. Oh no, our Rebecca Black is raw, unadulterated and spends her free time rolling in the deep.

A Tamil radio channel and television host, Dato’ Geethanjali G is no stranger to letting her voice be heard. She’s also the president of both MyWomen and the Malaysian Association Of Indian Film & Entertainment Industry, and a prominent figure in championing the rights of women in the local sphere. She apparently sings in her free time, too.

Breaking gender bias for the better is one thing, but if her recent cover of Adele’s chart smashing hit ‘Rolling in the Deep‘ is any indication, she might just end up breaking audio speakers nationwide as well.

Take a listen. You can be certain that after those four minutes, there’ll be a fire starting in all your hearts. It’ll reach a fever pitch, but we’re not going to guarantee that it’ll bring you “out the dark”.

“And I’m gonna make your head burn!” Truer words were never spoken. The lady does great work in her advocacy of women empowerment, but maybe she should keep the singing a little more… private.

Enjoy the cover!