An Early Look at Nerd Unit 2014 Spring / Summer Collection ‘Crusades’

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After being on the low for sometime, Nerd Unit has come out of their hiding and with a bang. From this teaser they sent us, we can see that they will be sticking to the street-goth direction for this collection. Check it out below:-

The collection will be launching today at Boundlezz, so if you wanna check out the collection first hand, head on over to Sungai Wang Plaza, if not, you can follow Nerd Unit on their Facebook Page or their Instagram ( @NerdUnit ). Stay tune to this space as we await the official lookbook from them.

Steeltoe Clothing – 2014 Lookbook

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Introducing Steeltoe Clothing Malaysia, an independent local clobber epitomising philosophical ideas derived from their journey and experiences back in the glory days. The name ‘Steeltoe’ was inspired by skinheads who wear steelcap boots by Dr. Martens, Underground or Grafter. Founded in 2010, Steeltoe Clothing only created clothing for the scene, but in 2013, they decided to produce for fellow Malaysians who share the same interest in British underground style. With a desire to instil the British Subculture elements combining proud-to-be-Malaysian attitude and a vision to educate young people on local clobbers, they have released a collection of Harrington jackets. These jackets are being sold locally, in UK, Holland, Turkey, Poland, Singapore and also in Brunei.

Do follow them on Facebook as well as their Instagram for their soon to come Ninja hoodies!

#wearitwithpride

Recap : Fashionably KL and StreetLove

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Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week recently hosted Fashionably KL which includes pop-up stalls of local brands as well as a fashion show, StreetLove, at Avenue K just last Friday. A celebration of street art, fashion and music with the attitude of the people of the street today. The fashion show was opened by Sultan KL, with an introductory speech/poem about the current mentality of people who are into fashion.

The second collection was by Super Sunday with boots redesigned and recreated by Ridduan (aka TTFGA) inspired from Rick Owens’ and Givenchy’s 2011 to 2013 collection. The third to show their collection was Wolfgang.

The main act was When Our Eyes Met by Yasmin Ramli, with her F/W 2014 collection, Wired, featuring Sheena Liam (ANTM2014 winner).

KL Fashion Week will be on going from 18th to 22nd of June. Check out their calendar for the schedules of fashion shows!

#IOTD : @aijhoe

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One of our youngest #iotd is Aizul Azril from Perak. 20 years young, Aizul is currently a Mass Communication Diploma student from University Selangor. He describes his street  photography as a behind-the-scenes of his media job, which is filming. Inspired by greenery and nature all over the world, he captures what he feels is beautiful. “The first element when I do photography is the learning process when you combine nature and humans. It is like they both have a special connection,” says Aizul.

Follow Aizul on his selfie-less Instagram as well as his VSCO.

Field Trip

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Mohd Asri started making leather goods as a hobby, then he took orders from friends and family. Founded in 2011, Asri made his hobby into a small business and Field Trip was born. In April of 2012, he invited his friend, Shalahudin, to join his venture. Field Trip started to bloom as people recognised their products stocked at The Goods Co. at The Bee. Asri thought for a bit and decided, “Why not make it as a part-time job?” Being one of the few handmade leather product makers in Malaysia, Field Trip has since made a mark.

Inspired by US, Field Trip’s leather goods are produced by hand using American manufacturing traditions with domestically sourced materials. “We are inspired by our beloved country. And then here are we, a small team of craftsman trying to inspire others. Its all about our passion,” says Asri.

Follow Field Trip on their Facebook as well as check out their blog!

Nike Free Flyknit Chukka

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For this time around, Nike is really pushing their Flyknit line as the perfect pair to own for the summer season, and we’re not complaining at all.  Lightweight, durable, very breathable, and lastly it looks pretty darn nice on your feet. Here in the latest release to reach our shores, is the Nike Free Flyknit Chukka.

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Nike dressed the Flyknit Chukkas in Spring/Summer friendly colorways, and slapped a ‘Free’ outsole to make the foot hugging upper experience an even more comfortable one. Check out more detailed shots of the shoes below.

All three pairs are already available at selected Nike retailers like JUICE KL.

 

#IOTD : @mkamilnasir

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@mkamilnasir is another one of our #iotds. Currently studying, Mohamad Kamil b. Mohamed Nasir gets inspired to take photographs because he simply enjoys it. “Before this, I stopped photographing for a while. Then I got back into photography and realised I was only doing it as a hobby, for fun. That way, I’ll never get bored besides ‘lepaking’,” he laughs.

Follow Kamil on his Instagram to keep up with his artistic hobby as well as his VSCO.

RECAP: Opening of “Ink Cranium”

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Last Saturday, we went to the opening of the new store, “Ink Cranium” that’s located at The Strand, Kota Damansara. ‘Ink Cranium’ is a store that carries a good mix of international and local brands as well as a place for the local talents to showcase themselves. We’ve spotted some of the familiar brands such as Macbeth, Famous Stars & Straps, Suavecito, Lansi, Tarik Jeans, TeeBreak, Touchwood, Rubber Rutter, their own line Ink Cranium, and few more.

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The store is founded by Laila Zee, and Ashraf Khalid, and it’s a place that is all about creating a space that Malaysians would be proud of, somewhere local designers can sell their apparels, somewhere artists can display their works, and a place where the people can perform. The store is filled with a very good vibe, where the people can take their time to enjoy themselves and do their shopping.

Do follow their Facebook and Instagram page (@inkcranium) for more updates.

 

THRILL ME NOW

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Everybody needs a little thrill in their lives, and if you’re inpatient, you wouldn’t want to wait. It’s a humid Friday evening and you’re stuck at home because you’re too broke to go out but there’s wifi at home. What do you do? Get to the internet and look for some fresh mash ups to lift your mood. Chances are, you’ll come across this guy called ThrillMeNow.

Thrillmenow, whose real name is Shazee considers himself as a reborn musician after leaving the scene for a number of years due to other commitments. Those untitled emotions came up with its own answers as his love for music prevails. Cliché yes, but it’s the truth. At the moment, this Malaysian musician is crossing his fingers to qualify for the Red Bull Music Academy in Tokyo.

All the things that shaped him musically, today, came from his family, particularly his mom. At a very young age, his mom introduced him to the sounds of 50s and 60s soul music, and as a child he began to feel that he needed some substance to hold on to (in this case an instrument). He picked up the flute subsequently moved on to the saxophone. He went on to take up a degree in music at a local university and got involved with the KL jazz scene for a while, but it doesn’t stop him from being a musical nomad.

With bravado and thirst for experimentation, he produced a solo hip hop album, in Malay sometime in mid-2000s. Titled ‘Aku Melayu’ ( I am Malay) . ‘Aku Melayu made it to the mainstream Malay music charts with its sentimental track called ‘Mengapa’ which is a collaboration with Lah (former member of R&B group V.E)

Still itching for excitement, he maneuvered to become a freelance composer managed to get into major deals by doing jingles and theme songs for both corporate and government projects. Wide awake with the the dynamics of music making and showbusiness, Thrillmenow’s anticipated upcoming album ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ is being endorsed by one of Malaysia’s top male vocalist, Faizal Tahir on Twitter that has gone into a retweet frenzy.

Genuinely, Shazee knew that there is something bigger that he could do as a solo artiste. Being a fan of chord progressions, he decided to get his hands dirty and see if he could infuse all his experience in music into EDM. Ought to be  bass heavy, beat driven and pinches of sexy synths that you can hear from his tracks are predominantly influenced by the old school hip hop stuff that he fell in love with when he was a teenager.

With a catchy moniker such as ThrillMeNow, he is set to sizzle your soundsystem and pound the dancefloor. Wanna be up to date with anything Thrill Me Now? Add him up on his Facebook page, Soundcloud, Youtube , Twitter ( @CanUThrillMeNow ) and his Instagram ( @ThrillMeNow ).

Written by: Naj Frusciante

Million Apparel – ‘Rebellion 2014 Collection’ Lookbook

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For this latest release, Million Apparel decided to play around with iconic graphics like trophies and gold bars along with their signature fonts. Also inspired by Miller Highlife Beer, they’ve created an array of tee shirts, sweatshirts, caps and beanies. Check out the collection’s lookbook below.

The collection is available for order online and also at selected physical retailers. Add them up on Facebook, or follow them on Instagram to find out more info on how to get your hands on the collection.