Anaabu : Him & Her’

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ANAABU has recently released their latest collection, the Him & Her series. It is ANAABU’s debut unisex collection born as a response to the increasing demand in menswear clothing and the need to provide gender-neutral, comfortable, functional and versatile outfits. Designed and produced by Ana Abu and Aimi Ismail of ANAABU, Him & Her combines natural, practical, and high quality fabrics with exquisite workmanship for a timeless style.

Crafted with mostly pure cotton, the series consists of 14 designs, making up a total of 7 looks. The debut series is a composition of basic pieces – shirt, kurta, parka, kimono, raincoat, windbreaker, loose pants, tapered pants, culottes, and more. It intends to cater to both men and women that desire a minimal and effortless look. The strength of Him & Her is in its adaptability as all pieces can easily be mixed and matched and styled for any occasion. It’s also very rooted in the concept of practicability, right down to the choice of materials, colours, and additional accessories on the pieces.

Besides that, Alone Together is a campaign video for Anaabu’s 2016 collection ‘Him & Her’. It celebrates “loneliness + togetherness” through exploring the private space and indulging the comfort zone when we are together with our loved ones.’ Feel free to head over to their facebook page to check out the campaign video.

Besides that, you can head over to ANAABU’s official website to check out their stuff.

 

Against Lab : The 168 Pop Up Shop

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In case you were unaware, Against Lab took over The Swagger Salon in Penang to bring you The 168 Pop Up Shop. Bringing together the finest, like-minded independent labels to the northern island, the shop is united by its crusade to the break the mould and change the rules.

Last Saturday night, the 168 Pop Up opening party was in full force. Throngs of people turned up at The Swagger Salon to welcome the independent labels curated by Against Lab. There were faces both new and familiar who showed up with curiosity and some extracted the cash in their wallets. The audio vibes were supplied by KL veteran Dae Kim on the decks accompanied by newcomer No Veggie.

If you’ve missed the opening party, don’t worry though because The 168 Pop Up Shop will be operating at The Swagger Salon until the 9th of April 2016.

PUMA x Crossover Velvet Twin Pack Part 1: Roses

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With a retro film as its muse, Crossover and PUMA have struck a collaboration which will culminate in the launch of the Velvet Twin Pack collection, comprising two pairs of shoes that embody dark hues and symbolic references. Both shoes are reimagined counterparts of PUMA’s Blaze of Glory and Disc Blaze silhouette named ‘Roses’ and ‘Mystery’ respectively, which are designed after David Lynch’s 1986 neo-noir mystery film Blue Velvet. Now deemed as one of the greatest cinematographic experiences that emerged from the 80s, the film took a surrealist approach in merging psychological horror with film noir.

The movie explores erotic despair that is enveloped by a dark yet satirical story and intentionally cheap cinematography. The PUMA x Crossover duo attempt to channel those aspects into the upcoming two pairs of shoes, and we will see the first pair at the middle of this month.

The first release of the Velvet Twin Pack, ‘Roses’, flaunts a colourway that interprets Blue Velvet’s opening scene showing a white picket fence with a clear blue sky and red roses as the backdrop, a view typical of suburban America.

 

Major tonal grey treatment is seen on the mesh upper which is placed under nubuck and leather, with a speckled cage on the overlay. The pink accents on the tongue, lace and sole display Crossover’s signature colour while a sky blue tone freshens the insole and stitches around the tongue. The primary colourway adorns the outsole while keeping the rose stencil print near the heel.

The final portion of the Velvet Twin Pack, ‘Mystery’, embodies the film’s antagonist Frank Booth in shoe form. Suffering a near fatal stroke, the antagonist’s oxygen mask is interpreted as a see-through disc cap on a pitch black upper constructed of mesh, nubuck and suede. The white speckled black cage symbolises the tiniest specks of goodness buried miles deep within the dark persona. A contrast of Crossover’s signature pink on the heel tab, surrounded by all the black colouration, symbolises the unpredictable behaviour of Frank Booth.

While we won’t be able to grab a pair of ‘Mystery’ just yet, ‘Roses’ be launched in Malaysia exclusively at Crossover Mid Valley on Friday, April 15th.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information on the Velvet Twin Pack collection by staying tuned to Crossover’s official online store here.

Re-engineering the Pioneer On The Track Since 1972

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Armed with an innovative mind and tempered by years of hitting the pavement, track and field coach Bill Bowerman made inroads in the world of running thanks to one idea. His desire to create a running shoe that is as comfortable as it is durable, allowing athletes to run longer and faster, was the foetus that eventually developed into the Nike Classic Cortez.

The Classic Cortez took the running world by storm when it became available in 1972. Embraced for its undeniable comfort and simple, yet versatile appearance, the classic triple black and white moved from the pavement to the big screen in iconic fashion.

The Nike Cortez Basic QS is a modern day iteration of such an illustrious classic. It features a combination of premium nylon, suede and varsity leather. A full-length EVA foam midsole adds a thick layer of padding to keep your foot elevated over rugged surfaces. Additionally, a 1972 classic text is embroidered at the back of the suede body to provide it’s superior heritage in the Classic Cortez form.

The shoe is available at Hundred% store and slated for a retail price of RM 299.

Custom Derhaka: The Butterfingers Hot Wheels Ford Escort MK1

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Local indie rock band Butterfingers has been riding the Malaysian soundwaves ever since most millennials were still dependent on the disposable toilets we call diapers. Formed in 1993, they’ve been rocking out hard in the music scene for so long it is inevitable they’d have some great stories to tell. Enter Butterfingers: Untuk Seketika Ku Hilang, a limited edition book that details their story while documenting a time where the “sounds of Malaysia” and rock music was still rich in dramatic value and mystery. It’s a tale that’s being told at the peak of the band’s journey… but we’re not here to discuss the RM60 book.

In conjunction with the launch of the book, a certain Amzar Zulkefli of Custom Derhaka tinkered with a Hot Wheels model car to show his appreciation and respect for the band. A Ford Escort MK2 model was used for this project, and the result is a piece that references the vehicle driven by Butterfingers on their Kabus Ribut music video.

“This custom-made piece was actually done under no collaboration whatsoever. As a fan, I specifically made this to commemorate Butterfingers,” says Amzar, who has done several custom made jobs on Hot Wheels models prior to this.

Butterfingers fans, pray that one day this model will be mass produced so that we can all get our hands on this nostalgic piece.

Here you can watch the actual Ford Escort MK2 in action on Butterfingers’ music video below!

Gone Wild By Naise KL

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Kuala Lumpur-based streetwear label Naise KL has just dropped their latest March collection called Gone Wild.  Here you’ve got a range of simple attires like the black tee with their signature “N” lettering imprinted on the back and on the front chest pocket, to more fun ones such as a tee bearing an illustration of french fries which looks like it might have been an intentional nod to McDonalds.

The collection consists of 10 items featuring two t-shirts, two pocket tees, one long sleeve tee, one raglan tee, a beanie and three different colours of dad hats to chooses from (white, black &pink).

If you like what you see or are interested in copping a piece from their collection. head down to Naise KL’s official page on facebook, twitter and instagram.

Thiscover Weekend @ TREC

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Art meets music meets flea market; that’s what THISCOVER Weekend is all about. TREC KL collaborated with music & creative collective Indiego & Co for the debut of THISCOVER Weekend, an all art and music flea market happening on the 10th of April 2016. 

THISCOVER Weekend is a new concept that will see an eclectic line-up of bands and musicians performing their rendition of their own songs and cover tunes within the flea market setting. The music genres will appeal to a wide audience considering that the bands performing for THISCOVER Weekend’s first edition are Kyoto Protocol, Youth Portal, Juno & Hanna, The Batcave, Reddi Rocket, Laydeh and Kubika. THISCOVER Weekend’s vendors include retailers for health-conscious snacks, a KL street photography exhibit, rare streetwear and also the appearance of a local motorcycle club.

So if you’re a lover of art and music and want to scratch your shopping itch, make yourself available on the 10th of April and chill at THISCOVER Weekend! For more information, head over to their Facebook page.

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Recap: Zero to Hundred At Hundred% KL

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On 27th March 2016, in conjunction with the highly anticipated Nike Air Max Zero QS Vivid Sulfur launch, Hundred% KL hosted its Zero to Hundred event that drew almost 300 participants to its store nestled in Lot10. The four Daytona arcade machines present at the event were certainly one of the primary factors behind the influx of attendees besides, of course, the appeal of landing their hands on a shiny new pair of sneakers. Besides, there was also a balloting event where winners are entitled to purchase the limited edition Air Max Zero QS Vivid Sulfur and a free ride home with Uber.

Here’s a video of what transpired at the event:

Nerd Unit’s The Line B expands with Spring 16 Collection

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With optical illusion as its plaything this time around, the guys at Nerd Unit have fleshed out The Line B range with its latest extension of tees, the Spring 16 Collection Delivery 1.

The clothing brand’s new collection continues The Line B’s usual play with lines, but with a visually confounding twist through creating a “moving flag with lines”. The brand notes that the flag symbolises victory and freedom which is the pillar of The Line B’s vision. In line with (pardon the pun) Nerd Unit’s military elements, the Military Oversized Tee retains The Line B’s signature key ring, and features wide boxy cut drop-shoulder details, and dipped in this season’s hottest colour.

For updates and more information about Nerd Unit’s range of products do check out their facebook and instagram accounts.

IDOtshirt : Script Series 2016

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Followers of IDOtshirt will most probably be aware of their successful Rare Series and Midas Touch Series tees. Despite the success they’ve managed to accrue on the back of both series, only two elements for tees were customisable which are the name and number.

This time around, IDOtshirt presents you a whole new series, Script Series 2016, where they’ve added a place element for everyone to customize. The layout and design of this series is different from the usual name and number arrangement but still retains the ability to customize some of the details to your personal preferences.

The best part of the Script Series is that IDOtshirt is doing a special collaboration with 3 prominent local streetwear brands in Malaysia the likes of Stoned&C0, RKOI and MADLife. So hurry up and head over to their official website to customise your own shirt now!