HUES Art Exhibition was held on the 19th till 21st of December, by the Fashion Marketing and Management students of Raffles College of Higher Education Malaysia. The exhibition showcased 6 different type of artworks by the local based talents like : (Photography) Bryzoid, Jeremy Choy,(Fashion) Kittie Yiyi, Kelvin Eng, Sugee Wee, (Fine Art) Bremen Wong, (Graffiti Art) Cloakwork,(Music) Dae Kim, and video visual by Screw The Box TV. On the opening night, it was highlighted with performances from Talitha Tan, Jon Liddell and Dae Kim.
Mohd “Bobo” Irfan of AzureForJanne tests out NEAT’s “Firme Hold” Pomade
We have been saying this for the past 2 years now, and we think we will still be saying it for many more months to come, and that is there’s been a crazy influx of local made products, especially in the street fashion and lifestyle sector. Every month we see new brands, new cafes, and new restaurants popping up. Exciting times we live in. One of the latest products to join the #LOKALAH trend would be pomades. Pomade? Seriously? Yes, very serious ma man. We do not know specifically why most men shift from hair wax, gel, or whatever hair products there is (NOTE: the writer of this article is bald. And have been bald for the past decade), to pomade, but we think that Wak Doyok might have something to do with it.
So you might be asking, how does a bald headed guy review hair products when he himself does not have hair? Well the answer is simple, get someone else to do it. So we got the help of Mohd “Bobo” Irfan, guitarist of post-hardcore band Azure For Janne to do the reviewing. We got a bottle of NEAT Pomade, one of the latest locally produced pomade that has been taking over the market by storm, and we asked Bobo to take it for a test drive during his recent performance at Rock The World 14 two weeks back. Here’s what he thinks about NEAT Pomade’s “Firme Hold”:-
Packaging:-
“At first glance, looking at the packaging alone, NEAT Pomade is….. very neat (HAHAHA!) looking. The packaging of the pomade is very proper compared to other local pomades. If you did not tell me that it was locally produced, I would think that it was an overseas brand. They have also taken the time to include details such as the ingredients, information about the brand, and even the expiration date.”
On the pomade itself:-
“The texture is soft, which is a very important factor for pomade, because it is easy to spread out. So much so that I only need 2 finger dips to cover my whole head. It is very easy to shape too. With only a few strokes of the comb the hair follows obediently. And the best part it hardens really fast, so you don’t have to wait for about 5-10 minutes like most pomade I have used before. Even after my performance and my hair was a mess, it is easy to re-comb it back to the original position, and the holding power is still there. Also, because it is water base, it is easy to wash off from your hands. The apple scent is really a bonus. It smells good, but not overwhelming. So far a few ladies have told me that my hair smells nice. So big props to NEAT for nailing this one right!”
Downside:-
“The only downside about the pomade is that it comes in 3.5oz. If you use it on the daily, it will feel as though it finishes really fast. So maybe NEAT can make them in a bigger bottle. And the pricing is about the same as other imported pomades, but I feel the quality is the same, so I think it is still worth to buy. Why not support local right? #LOKALAH!”
Overall:-
“This is among one of the best pomades if have used. 4.5 out of 5 stars for NEAT Pomade.”
Crossover x Reebok Pump 25th Anniversary “REDUX”
Continuing from the earlier Reebok Insta Pump Fury “Apocalypse Now”, Crossover and Reebok worked together again to rework another Reebok classic, the Reebok Pump. Maintaining the iconic colorway of black and punk pink which can be found on the nylon + nubuck upper, the shoe also features other detailing like the white tiger camo overlay which is similar to the Insta Pump Fury pair too. Also present on the pair is the numbers “05” which is to signify the birth year of the store. The pair drops today at the Crossover Flagship store in Johor Bahru, and also at their newly opened Mid Valley store. The pair will be going for RM649.90.
LEGIT – Hu$tle Department Delivery No.1
LEGIT releases their latest collection called “HU$TLE DEPT” which is a follow up from their previous collection, the “Champion Division”. The previous collection was all about cultivating a winning mentality, and after you have that mentality, you need to go out and actually hustle to win. And that is what this current collection is all about. If you have just a winning state of mind, but without the physical hustling, it would still be for nothing.
The collection consist of long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, a crew neck, and a beanie. The collection will be released today at the LEGIT booth at Tempatan Fest 10 @ Malawati Stadium, Shah Alam. Follow them on their Instagram ( @LEGITbrandMY ) to be up to date with their happenings.
Neverwake – BOSE X Saree Edition
Neverwake clothing presents their latest BOSE edtion. It’s a release that highlights tailor’s craftsmanship on the clothing, giving a modish and classy composition to the T-shirt wearer. First up is the BOSE X Saree Edition which features the traditional Indian cloth – Saree. In Neverwake’s word, Sarees are usually associated with elegance and they want to marry the modern T-shirt with this traditional cloth to create a different feel to T-shirt lovers.
If you are looking to get your hands on the collection, head to their website here, Also, don’t forget to follow the brand on their Facebook page to stay up to date with them.
LimitEDitions x PUMA Blaze of Glory “All Saints” Pack
To celebrate their 10th Anniversary, Barcelona’s finest sneaker retailer, LimitEDitions has teamed up with PUMA to rework one of the most iconic PUMA silhouettes from the Trinomic family: The Blaze Of Glory. Taking inspiration from Castanyada, a Catalan festival of the dead mainly celebrated on All Saints’ Day, a celebration that is somewhat similar to Halloween. The celebrations is usually accompanied with a meal of chestnuts, panellets, sweet potato and preserved fruits. Using these culinary delights, LimitEDitions has chosen the chestnuts and panellets for the inspiration for their “All Saints” Pack.
The chestnut and panellets Blaze Of Glory feature rich leathers, whilst premium mesh, colour pop lacing systems and a white midsole hint at the shoes performance heritage. Patterned inner lining featuring chestnuts and panellets add detailing whilst referencing the packs inspiration. The PUMA x LimitEDitions Blaze of Glory pack is already available exclusively at Crossover Concept Store.
Nike Air Max 90 Premium “Black Croc” Detailed Look
Also another pair that is bound to turn heads, and make the Air Max heads go crazy, is this pair of Nike Air Max 90 Premium “Black Croc”. Monochrome colourways seem to be taking over the fashion and sneaker culture, and some of the ways to add “colours” to the monochromatic theme is to add in layers of luxe aesthetics to increase the appeal. That is exactly what Nike have done with this pair where they added in some black croc detailing on certain parts of the upper, making the pair look really luxurious. The pair drops today at Sole What and will be going for RM429 per pair.
Photos by Sole What.
Nike Flyknit Roshe Run
Two of Nike’s biggest success stories recently is the highly popular Roshe Run model, and the Flyknit technology. So it would be only natural that Nike combine both of them together to produce this superb looking pair of shoe, the Flyknit Roshe Run. The revised edition of the Nike Roshe Run possessed athletic potential with the threaded upper and a Natural Motion sole, but the minimalistic silhouette still looks good as a lifestyle pair. The model comes in three colourways, Grey, Triple Black, and Multi-colour. Available now at Sole What and will be going for RM429 per pop.
Photo courtesy of Sole What.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” Detailed Look
Rumoured as one of MJ’s most favourite silhouette among all the Air Jordans ever released, the Air Jordan 11 is set to return this weekend, and this time, in a simplistic, clean and minimalistic “Legend Blue” design. The design is a revised take on the classic “Columbia” colourway, which was originally released back in 1996. The pair features an all-white patent + smooth leather combination that is paired with the signature AJ11 mesh on the upper. The midsole is also decked out in white and a translucent icy blue outsole seats below it to finish the look off nicely. The pair will be made available at selected Jordan Brand retailers in the country like Hoops Station, and will be retailing for RM719 per pair.
Undefeated x maharishi x adidas Originals Consortium ZX 5000 Detailed Look
After taking a detailed look of the Jabbar Hi, we now take a look at the other pair in the Undefeated x Maharishi x adidas Originals Consortium collection, the ZX5000. Similar to the Jabbar Hi, this pair also spots the ‘Disruptive Court Print’ camo pattern, but this time with contrasting black and white colour throughout the upper. Maharishi and Undefeated branding can be found on the exterior side, just right above the stripes, and also on the in-sole, while adidas branding can be found on the tongue and heel tab. The pair will be retailing at RM519 and will be made exclusively at JUICE KL this coming Saturday (20th December 2014)