Here’s Your First Look At Fred Perry’s Latest Outlet At REX KL

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Fred Perry has been making moves for quite some time now, getting people back into that polo fashion through entering new niches with the Subculture label, which promotes the arts and music, progressively cementing itself as a lifestyle brand that’s dedicated to bring the Fred Perry culture to the masses.

With that, they’ve recently opened a new store at REX KL, housing not just the typical offerings of Fred Perry, but also numerous special editions, from reissues, to collaborations with the late Amy Winehouse, Raf Simons, and Akane Utsunomiya.

Take a look at the apparel on offer, and if you’re interested, the shop is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM – Late.

Revenge X Storm Is Having A Pop-Up At Isetan The Japan Store

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The Revenge X Storm was built on controversy. From imitating almost closely to the Vans Old Skool, to the founder’s subsequent beef with the A$AP Mob and Theophilus London, the shoe has gained notoriety from just associations with its founder alone.

The shoes however, aren’t exactly easy to get on our shores, mostly because there has been no official distributors carrying the shoe. However, tides are slowly turning, and Isetan The Japan Store is hosting Revenge X Storm’s first pop-up at Lot 10 this weekend on the 28th of September.

 

Expect to see a plethora of standard colour canvases along with loud prints on display. Interested? The shoe retails for RM 799 for a pair. Head down to Bukit Bintang this weekend to find out more.

 

From Renowned International Spy To Suave Southern Detective, Knives Out Shows A More Inquisitive Side Of Daniel Craig

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Written by Evely Tan

Way past the era of Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes, comes another one that features a unique cast, more so as the film is at the helm of ex-international MI6 super spy, Daniel Craig, in a murder mystery of a famous patriarch and his combative family.

This film follows Craig as a suave southern detective named Benoit Blanc and his partner, Troy Archer (Lakeith Stanfield) who are called upon to investigate the death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) on his 85th birthday, starting with the family members, whom are from eccentric backstories, further adding to the complications as to whom planted the kiss of death on the victim.

With the trailer released, Rian Johnson states; “It doesn’t give anything major away but it does show things that are most enjoyably seen for the first time in the movie. If you want to come in totally clean, you know what to do.” 

Peep the trailer and catch Knives Out on November 28. 

Time To Go To The ICU, Yeezy’s Releasing The 700 ‘Hospital Blue.’

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Pun 100% Intended

No there won’t be any apology for such a poorly made pun, but regardless, Kanye is dropping the Yeezy 700 ‘Hospital Blue’ in the V2 format.

The entire silhouette has been adorned in a tonal palette of drab blue as the name suggests. The usual orange marks are replaced with silver detailing, which follows the same colour as the front quarter panel by the eyestays. Otherwise, everything else remains within the same range of colours, an ultra chunk of a shoe that hides details until you get a closer look into it.

Interested? The ‘Hospital Blue’ retails for RM 1400 and is available on the 28th of September, 10 AM at Adidas Originals KLCC and Crossover Mid Valley.

MOVIE REVIEW: Motif

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Written by Shazwan Zulkiffli

8.5/10

It probably isn’t the best feeling in the world to be running around in a maze with an angry Sharifah Amani and a helpless Rosyam Nor trodding behind spewing doubts over Sharifah Amani’s investigative skills, but award-winning director Nadiah Hamzah’s debut film ‘MOTIF’ offers 86 minutes of exactly that, together with seat-grabbing twists, an unpredictable plot, and quips of Redza Minhat here and there.

‘MOTIF’ starts with the main character, Inspector Dewi (Sharifah Amani), being sent to investigate a missing teenager’s case, Anna (Khayrani Kemal), in a small town called Tanah Merah. However, the inspector was greeted negatively by the folks in town including her assigned partner Inspector Rizal (Taqim Zaki) and Anna’s father Hussein (Rosyam Nor), who is a prominent figure in Tanah Merah. From there, the story picked up its pace, and introduced a range of new possible suspects including Anna’s ex-boyfriend Azlan (Fadhli Masoot) and Hussein’s loan shark buddy Kamal (Azhan Rani). 

Unlike a lot of movies of late, ‘MOTIF’ takes its sweet time in delivering its plot. It felt like Nadiah Hamzah and Zainudin Mohamad was taking the viewers to a trip across the country, with stunning views of Fraser Hill, Sungai Penchala and other parts of Malaysia were featured that honestly felt like a slow drive to the climax point. Some of the edits were a bit choppy, but none of it truly disrupted the flow that the director has set for the film.

Written by Nadiah Hamzah herself together with producer Honey Ahmad, MOTIF features seasoned stars from the old world of Malaysian cinema, and the bravehearts of the current gen. In a Twitter thread, Sharifah Amani revealed that Nadiah Hamzah ‘challenged’ her actors to take on roles that they’re not familiar with, which was one that paid off on her end. The chemistry between Sharifah Amani’s Dewi and Rosyam Nor’s Hussein is enthralling to say the least, as the pair exhibits their art in two different ways that worked very well with each other — a performance that can be considered as a rarity on the big screen. 

Interestingly, MOTIF isn’t just your typical mild-noir crime thriller you’d watch to kill the time because Netflix is down, as it does delve deeper into its reflection of society’s stereotypes and values. As the film progresses, the writers managed to slot in a topic leading towards the taboo: polygamy. According to the director, polygamy isn’t just an ‘issue that binds everything together’, but rather the manner of how the story unravels with it, opening up room for a discussion on the very issue alone. The writers rationalised the first wife and the ‘other’ woman sides without giving the story a moral conclusion, which also reflects the current consensus on the matter. It’s a stark reminder and reflection, of current societal times and the impact that cinema can have to spark a conversation this controversial.

MOTIF has all the ingredients of a good murder mystery film: brilliant actors, cinematically-beautiful scenes and a jawdropping twist at the end, and though it has a few choppy scenes in betwee, it doesn’t do enough to marr the entire production. Technically, that’s all you need for a classic good time with friends, families and uh, lovers? (too soon?), making this a must watch for anyone looking for a thrill.

Daiyan Trisha Reflects On Her Own Long Distance Relationship Difficulties In Her New Song, “I Wanna See Ya.”

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Written by Evely Tan

Right in the midst of a wave of experimentation, local singer-songwriter Daiyan Trisha has released a chill pop track named “I Wanna See Ya,” a new single from her highly anticipated debut album.

Daiyan Trisha offers an overall new approach for her listeners with a twist of her heretical vocals, and with the help of LA-based producer, Juan Ariza, Daiyan takes this to new heights in similar parallels of Western mainstream pop. Seen in the music video, the look alike “Black Mirror’s VR technology” teleports Daiyan to multiple city spots in New York City, sighting a bewitching scenery across Manhattan’s famous landmarks.

The visuals connect the lyrical elements to her personal long distance relationship and the urge of seeing one another when far apart, and combined with Daiyan’s sultry vocals against a chill-pop ensemble, makes for a summer bop that’ll get you missing your partner.

Check out the music video above!

The North Face Reintroduces Its Iconic Pieces In The ICON Collection

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Like it or not, The North Face is synonymous with street culture especially in the colder regions over in the West, though of course, its roots didn’t start out like that. As anyone may know, the brand is committed to serve the needs of expeditions in the harshest regions of the world.

This has since gradually dripped down to the street, with the existence of the Japan specific Purple Label and numerous collaborations with labels and designers from the likes, of Vans, Sacai, Junya Watanabe, Beams, and most notably, Supreme. With such a range of collabs, the brand seeks to drip its most beloved silhouettes here in the market.

The most recognizable one however, is the 1990 Mountain Jacket GTX II that has been the subject of many an imagination for many of us. A refreshed and more modern take of the 90s original, the jacket is made of waterproof materials and mixed with silk taffeta and brushed tricot drop-lining to achieve a combination of breathability whilst retaining warmth. The VISLON zipper belt is a double-layer windbreaker with snap closure that provides windproof support for outdoor activities.

Other apparels include the 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket, 1995 Retro Denali Jacket, and 1978 Base Camp Duffel; a true American mark, definitely not made for Malaysian weather, but still a flex nonetheless.

The jackets are now available to purchase with the 1990 Mountain Jacket GTX II retailing for RM 1499, only at The North Face’s Sunway Pyramid store.

Pastel Lite Takes A City Pop Drive With New MV “Hello Sayang”

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Never one to stop, famed electro-pop duo Pastel Lite is back at it with a city pop track that details on the hunger of one’s love and the trust and reassurance that comes with it, which is a very distant departure from the ethereal, dreamy sounds of their previous full-length album, “Balada.”

“Hello Sayang” is an easily digestible love song, a blessed infinite of emotions that course through the veins in a myriad of excitement, uncertainty, happiness, and worry, carried through the licks and riffs of Naza’s adept finger picking skills that resemble a John Mayer-esque solo, reverberating its simplicity in the most intoxicating way.

The beauty of this song is that it hooks onto you almost instantaneously, a gleeful blend of uptempo beats, easy to understand lyrics, coupled with a 90s visual outlook of Petaling Street. Before the album’s release date of 12th October 2019, have a look at the music video above, and let us know what you think.

To see more of Pastel Lite, click here to see the MV of “Masa Kita.”

Instagram: @pastel.lite

Onitsuka Tiger Brings STAFFONLY For Its Next Collab In Conjunction With The Brand’s 70th Anniversary

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Written by Evely Tan

Onitsuka Tiger continues its 70th Anniversary birthday bash with the fourth stage in a list of 7 designers, this time collaborating with STAFFONLY in a capsule collection dubbed “Protection.”

With Shimo Zhou and Une Yea at the helm, the designers of STAFFONLY are an energetic duo, creating contemporary and refreshing menswear based in London. Key pieces include the enhanced “SERRANO” sneaker, with the theme of “Protection” 凹凸 (bumpy) applied on the toe and heel area alongside with two shoelaces that are featured to finish the novel design. 

Notable details include the orange and blue lines of a three-dimensional cut on the white base running along the entire side taken from the track top. Additionally, elements from the track pants are applied by adopting the drawstring as shoelaces. 

The illustrated imagination collection of Onitsuka x STAFFONLY will be launched on September 23 at Onitsuka Tiger stores in KLCC and MidValley. 

To see the work of the other designers, click here.

Jordan Brand Introduces The ‘SBB’ Colourway In The Air Jordan 1 Low

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We’ve had multiple colourway iterations that have been reused and reworked to fit the low model, from the ‘Black Toe,’ ‘Royal,’ ‘Bred Toe,’ ‘UNC,’ and ‘Gold Toe,’ and now Jordan is blessing one of its most coveted colourways unto the silhouette, ‘SBB,’ with slight changes in usage of materials.

As per the Low, toebox and heel is done up in nubuck, while the lateral and medial portions are adorned in tumbled leather. Usual Low associated details make themselves present in the form of a re-positioned wings logo, and 23 on the tongue. A fairly solid entry.

The Air Jordan 1 ‘SBB’ is available now on Nike.com with a still good size run available now. Would you add these to your collection?