Brace Yourself For An Electrifying Run

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It’s time to get charged up, because Malaysia’s largest neon run is back with it’s second edition this coming May 7 at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur. Get ready to light up the town once again as this 5km night run returns with two new courses that are set to bring the city vividly to life in all its neon glory. Open to people of all ages, The Electric Run is expected to attract up to 15,000 participants this year. So, step into the night for this nocturnal adventure you’ll never forget and make your mark in the dark by showing off your creative costumes while partying your way to a healthy and drug-free run.

This event is organized by Livescape Asia and supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME). Be sure to check out their official event page for more info.

 

LOKALBAH 2 – SABAH CLOTHING FESTIVAL

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Sabah’s very own independent clothing festival is now back! After a successful event back in Nov 2015, LOKALBAH once again will be held at Karamunsing Complex Open Hall. Although fewer brands will be set to showcase this time around, this is offset by the wider space each brand will be able to work with compared to previously.

This year, LOKALBAH 2 will showcase tighter and more interesting stage performances such as Acoustic performance, Bboys Battle, Beat Box and Yoyo’s too. Besides clothing lines, other local made products such as foods & accessories are also available in this event. So bring along all your friends and families to this great event!

Here’s a video from the previous LOKALBAH event here.

For more information about this event head down to LOKALBAH’s official facebook and instagram account.

HISTORY101: The Vans Slip-On Pro ’82

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In typical rebellious teen fashion, a band of SoCal secondary school students are fixated on subjects outside conventional education curriculum: sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. Smells like the 80s, doesn’t it, but that’s because it is. In 1982, the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High hit the silver screen with that as it’s backdrop. Based on real-life experiences as chronicled by Cameron Crowe, the story is centred around young Jeff Spicoli, a surfer jock that is constantly stoned who is at odds with Mr Hand, who is completely certain that everyone is on the joint.

It’s high school drama with a rockstar’s list of desires thrown in for good measure, making for a well-received film. The story told in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, however, is ultimately unimportant here. For sneaker icon Vans, what mattered is that this movie catapulted its Classic Slip-On, with its distinctive checkerboard print, into the limelight.

When Sean Penn’s stoned character Jeff was seen with the shoe in the movie, it cemented the checkerboard slip-on into the hearts of sneakerheads for years to come. Apparently, Universal Studios had asked Vans to send over some shoe options for the film, and back then the footwear company had no particular intention to market the checkerboard slip-on. However, Sean Penn picked it up as part of the look for his character, and he can be seen knocking himself in the head with it in the trailer.

A domino effect ensued as requests for the slip-on soar the moment people previewed the film, and it was later featured conspicuously on the cover of the movie’s soundtrack.

Note that it took a few years for the checkboard print to emerge as an iconic symbol of the Vans legacy. The creation of Vans style #48, which is the Classic Slip-On, pre-dates Fast Times at Ridgemont High by 6 years. Somewhere in the late 70s, Steve Van Doren discovered that teen skaters were colouring the rubber midsole of their shoe with black pens to create a checkerboard look. Inspired, he moved this aesthetic to the canvas upper to create the look we all know and love in 1977.

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Thanks to Vans 50th Anniversary Collection, the Classic Slip-On has now gone Pro with the Slip-On Pro ’82. The upgraded checkerboard pair is a homage to the film that almost single-handedly ignited its explosion in popularity on the global stage.

Moral of the story? Advertise in potentially great films.

 

A Sunday Affair is back!

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The attendees of A Sunday Affair in TREC KL back in February this year almost certainly had a blast thanks to the riveting live performances and selection of delectable meals from the food trucks parked there. If you’re anticipating the second coming of this event, or want to join in on this affair (pun intended), you’re in for a treat because A Sunday Affair is set to return bigger and better this Sunday, 27th March. The city’s first music-centric flea market will have Zouk Kuala Lumpur joining the fray this weekend alongside the community of local musicians, indie retailers, F&B brands at Electric Boulevard and KL’s well-loved food trucks.

Local indie rockers the likes of Bittersweet, Froya and electronic duo +2dbocking will be rocking the stage while Lapsap, Tubb, Jee Hoe & Mmmeng and Irama will be on the decks.

The affair comprises more than just performances and food; there will also be a bigger games element this time around as Zouk KL will have a life-size Jenga for you to toy around with while TREC will have beer pong and vintage retro games from the good ol’ Atari, Nintendo, and Playstation 1 at Electric Boulevard.

So make yourself available this Sunday to party away at A Sunday Affair starting from 4pm onwards! For further information, don’t hesitate to head over to their Facebook page.

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HISTORY101: The Vans Mid Skool Pro ’79

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The Z-Boys skateboarding team has already been mentioned a couple of times here, but they’re worth repeated acknowledgement as far as the skateboard culture is concerned. While this Californian group has collectively defined the pavement-surfing activity as we now know it, today we will focus on a particular Z-Boy that was well woven into the fabric of Vans’ footwear evolution.

Honoured as one of the greatest pioneering skateboarders the world has yet seen, Tony Alva is one of the reasons the Z-Boy and Vans legacies are somewhat intertwined. A surfer and skateboarder since the tender age of 11 way back in 1968, Tony’s style in grinding wheels to pavement was bold and aggressive, and that style influenced Vans to make shoes embedded in skater-driven design and built for progression. His free form surf style is largely, if not entirely, derived from the then new surfing form gaining prominence in the Hawaiian Islands.

The original Mid Skool ’79 was Tony’s signature shoe and was yet another innovative skateboarder-oriented pair that beckoned the influx of mid-top shoes in the following years.

The reinvented Mid Skool Pro ’79 carries the same ethos Tony brought to skateboarding. Maintaining the same blue & white aesthetic as its original counterpart, the Pro ’79 features a premium suede and canvas upper with a lightly padded collar and tongue, and the Vans original waffle outsole with reinforced abrasion areas for further cushioning and support.

If roleplaying as the legend himself is something you want to get into, then be sure to get yourself a pair of this reinvented classic!

 

Patta x ASICS GEL-Respector

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Continuing their long and extensive history of collaborations, this time around Amsterdam’s sneaker heavyweights are back with another effort together with ASICS Tiger. They debuted their first collaborative project with the GEL-LYTE III back in 2007, and followed by a trio GEL-Lyte Speeds in 2009, and 2011’s GELSaga. This time the canvas for this project will be the Gel Respector.

Taking inspiration from Japanese Anime characters, tropical fishes and mythological creatures, the pair comprises of overlays in methyl blue premium suede, with flame orange striping and marine green accents juxtaposed against a grey perforated nubuck base. Details include 3M striping underlay, custom tongue pulls, embossed logos on the heel, branded sockliners, and matching laces in flat and rope options.

The ASICS x Patta GEL-Respector is set to release at Sole What Mid Valley on Friday, March 25th 2016 a10am. The ASICS x Patta GEL-Respector will be available in sizes US6-US11. Pricing at RM799 inclusive of GST.

*This shoe contains pigskin material.

Palladium introduces new prints in its Spring-Summer 2016 Collection

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Heritage boot brand Palladium has expanded its range of footwear with new prints introduced in its Spring-Summer 2016 collection. Boasting new fashion silhouettes, a fresh seasonal colour palette and iconic prints, the collection reimagines floral, paisley, polka-dot and camouflage patterns with a modern twist. The boot brand also introduces a line of athleisure-inspired silhouettes that take design cues from the brand’s signature aesthetic, such as the rubber toecap and canvas lining.

Each shoe is designed in the context of city exploration, so you can be sure that every pair will offer comfort for traversing urban environments while remaining trendy when doing so.

Here’s a look at some of the patterns offered by this collection:

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Floral Print

A classic emblem of femininity, the floral pattern was once a hard-to-come-by status symbol. In 1979, British manufacturers created a solution to mass-produce the print and florals have since become a closet staple. Palladium introduces its own rose floral pattern onto one of its most feminine silhouettes, the Baggy Heel. Perfect for transitional spring weather, the floral-printed Baggy Heel is available in three colourways, namely Black-Red-Pink-Roses, Black-White-Red-Roses and Salmon Pink-Linen-Roses.

Polka-Dot

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From Minnie Mouse’s dress to high fashion looks designed by Christian Dior, the polka dot pattern is a go-to look for both casual and upscale dressing. Palladium updates its top selling Flex Collection with the playful print. The polka dot print will be offered in the Flex Lace and Flex Ballet silhouettes in black, blue, gray and peach.

Multicam

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The French heavily used the camouflage pattern during World War I and usage of the print boomed during the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Today, the print is a street style mainstay. For Spring-Summer 2016, Palladium has executed a Multicam variation on its Pampa Hi boot. The Multicam print is offered in four colours, which are Original Camo, Tropic Camo, Black Camo and Arid Camo.

The entire collection will hit local shores in May 2016, so stayed tuned if you’re looking to grab a pair of these gorgeous shoes!

The Nike Air Max Zero QS “Vivid Sulfur” Launches This Sunday

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The one before the One is set to make another return this year with a colourway said to be the original intended colour Tinker wanted when he first designed the Air Max Zero. The AM Zero QS “Vivid Sulfur” that originally dropped on the SNKRS app back in January is now set to hit retail stores worldwide, including the HUNDRED% store in Lot10 this coming Sunday.

A Vivid Sulfur mesh is seen throughout the shoe that is complimented by white overlays, with a futuristic glow-in-the-dark blue at the Air Max Unit completing the look.

As mentioned earlier, the shoe is set to drop this Sunday exclusively at HUNDRED% store in Lot10 at 7pm. To avoid unnecessary and tiring queues, anyone who is interested in copping a pair will be required to do an online registration. Hit the link below if you want to stand a chance of securing your own pair:

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WOLFGANG Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

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WOLFGANG has recently released their latest Spring/Summer 2016 collection. Photographers Ewan Jade (@ewan_jade) and Shafiq Anak Saleh (@shafiqanaksaleh) have joined hands for the photography campaign of this latest collection. The two have applied their distinctive talents in snapping shots to perfectly showcase this fierce, all-black collection that oozes character and urban street vibes.

In conjunction with the unveiling of their latest collection, WOLFGANG will be throwing a launch party this weekend. Make yourself available this coming Sunday, 27th March at 2pm onwards to admire all the pieces of the collection at 17 Gallery, Subang Jaya.

Here’s a sneak peak of the collection photographed by Ewan Jade (@ewan_jade) & Shafiq Salehuddin a.k.a. Shafiq Anak Saleh (@shafiqanaksaleh).

OCEANSATION 2016 – Camping & Beach Festival

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Transforming public perception on outdoor festivals, Oceansation is on a mission to create a life-changing experience by adapting elements that resonate with the younger generation, namely camping, music, arts, adventure and nature.

The festival aims to inspire others to celebrate life with their innovative and contemporary concepts. It’s an event that embraces new influences and draws inspiration from people around the globe, accepts the multitude of existing cultures, and urges conservation of the places we wish to make memories in.

The three-day festival will be held in the Perhentian Island of Terengganu, Malaysia. The doors to the festival will be open from April 30th all the way to May 2nd 2016. During Oceansation’s inaugural launch last year, the festival accommodated a solid 300 youths and has since garnered recognition within the outdoor community.

The event will be packed with a variety of games and activities ranging from morning yoga sessions and jungle trekking to splashing good times in the water with Malaysia’s first Human Launcher, not to mention other activities like Iceberg, Slip N’ Slide, Slackline, snorkeling and fishing. Even as the midday waves farewell, there will be no shortage of engaging diversions such as beach soccer, volleyball and traditional games.

Oceansation is tailored to satisfy the wanderlust of the music and nature enthusiast. This year’s festival will also include creative arts installations, performing arts from dikir barat to wayang kulit, sand sculptures, stomping and more.

In addition, the event offers a comfortable fun-filled space thanks to the on-site camping ground environment. To get to Perhentian Island, Oceansation offers their own boat transfers from the mainland, where services are arranged by a local transportation company. For land transportation from the main city of Kuala Lumpur to Perhentian Jetty, Oceansation offers round- trips express buses which guests can purchase along with the festival ticket.

A variety of comforting home-made meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner is also included with the purchase of the festival ticket.

In the meantime, check out their fun escapade at Oceansation 2015 aftermovie below here:

For ticketing and more information including the much anticipated full festival line up, do visit Oceansation Festival’s official website and their social media account at instagram and facebook.