Paisley Takes Center Stage In Against Lab’s ‘UNPROMISED’ Collection

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Adversity is an opportunity to better yourself, and Shawn, the co-founder of Against Lab has just done that in his latest collection named “UNPROMISED” , which carries an interesting backstory.

Let’s rewind back a few months, back to when Shawn’s factory-cum-house burned down in one unfortunate night, completely wiping out anything that was ever left. This event however, made Shawn realised that nothing is promised in this life, as anything can happen at anytime, which then serves as the catalyst for Against’s latest capsule.

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Rechanneling that strength has resulted in some pretty loud pieces, with the party piece being a 2-piece paisley printed garage jacket and work pants, along with a selection of graphic tees, shirts, and cut and sewn pieces such as nylon zipper pants.

Against Lab’s boldest collection yet will be available online and at select retailers worldwide on the 14th of January, 2019. Keep your eyes peeled.

Pestle And Mortar Co-Founder Teases New Luggage Collab With Ace.

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You don’t need a Rimowa X Supreme luggage bag to carry all your things around, when you can look for a local alternative right here in our backyard. Pestle & Mortar Creative Director Hugh Koh recently teased a new collection with luggage makers Ace. on what looks to be a 38L travel case. The bag gets stamped with the PMC logo on the front and PMC wording on the back in gloss black on a matte black surface.

 

The bag also has an alternate front pocket to put smaller items that is easily collapsible should the main compartment require more space. There is still no word on when the collection will be released, as well as price and quantity, so stay tuned as more details are made available to us. Would you cop?

 

 

From The Thread EP4 With ZZ Liu of idle/idō™

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Heading one of Malaysia’s underrated streetwear labels, idle/idō™ co-founder ZZ Liu talks about the struggle for people to accept his brand in Malaysia and overseas, his relationship with Wesley from Wong Fu Productions, and why slapping a logo on a t-shirt is overrated.

Timestamp

0:20 – Idea behind the name
1:10 – idle/idō’s progress so far
1:34 – How did the brand start
3:09 – How does personal style reflect the brand identity
4:05 – idle/idō’s actual identity
4:55 – One man show
5:32 – ZZ’s take on the Malaysian fashion scene and what he wants
7:08 – The Malaysian response to idle/idō’s collection
8:15 – Similarities between ACRONYM and idle/idō’s
11:25 – Why back pockets are not allowed
12:24 – ZZ’s design ethos
14:37 – How does the new government affects the business
16:00 – Appearance on Highsnobiety and GQ
17:26 – Relationship with Wesley from Wong Fu Productions
18:01 – Collaborative piece with Wong Fu Productions
18:20 – Future collaborations
18:48 – Where will idle/idō end up in the future
21:06 – Maybe pushing to another genre of fashion
22:10 – Similarities with Futuremade Studios, and differentiation
23:40 – Possible local collaboration and the importance of a collab
25:13 – Importance of putting a face on the brand
26:10 – idle/idō’s stance on using influencers
30:13 – idle/idō’s justification for a high price tag
32:33 – How ZZ handles competition
34:01 – How 2018 fashion was like and brand survival
36:12 – Plans for 2019

Martine Rose Ups The Chunk For New Air Monarch IV Collab

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Written By Sean Ho

Martine Rose collaborated with Nike to introduce its own spin on the Air Monarch IV. London-based menswear designer Martine Rose revamped the ever classic dad shoe by making it chunkier than it is before, or melted. Depending on how you look at it. 

The sneaker comes in three different colourways, OG White Metallic Silver, Black on Black patent leather and Rose Pink. The collaboration expresses her unconventional approach in portraying her personal style, hence the idea of making it chunkier than it is already is very relevant to her.  The approach was to create deformed and distorted version of the Monarch silhouette, yet still maintains all the original detailing. This is done however, by fitting a size 18 upper onto a size 9 sole unit. 

The sneaker features a synthetic leather upper, with a silver Nike swoosh on the side, with the addition of the Martine Rose logos printed above the Swoosh branding.

Rumoured to be priced at $250 USD (approx RM1000), the Martine Rose’s X Nike Air Monarch IV is set to release on nike.com January 12. We’re not meant the understand fashion sometimes.

 

Christy Ng Taps Yuna For A New Collaboration That Celebrates Women Empowerment

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It’s definitely not often that a local collaboration pops up on our radar, but Christy Ng’s collaborative efforts with Yuna had us blipping.

Modern woman on-the-go seems to be the brief here, as Christy Ng said ,“When Yuna and I sat down, we wanted to make something that everyone — from an 18-year-old to someone like our mums — could wear. That was very critical in our design storyboard. We wanted something that was practical yet stylish, something that Yuna can wear from day to night and that her mum can wear as well.”

The capsule consists of a saddle bag and 2-inch mules, with various different shades. Simple yet bold, both the shoes and bags place practicality first. The bags have interchangeable straps and sized suit just big enough to fit your daily essentials, and the shoes give height without sacrificing any comfort for daily use.

Despite being more of just an accessory flair rather than full-blown collection, the bags and shoes do serve to complement various styles very well, as the shape of the bag and cuts are easy to pair, yet bold enough of a statement to be on its own. Both items are handmade in Malaysia and are readily available to buy at Christy Ng’s website for a price of RM189.

Source: Malay Mail

Racial Diversity, Condensed And Symbolized In A Kuih Lapis

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Written by Sean Ho

And we think it’s a fantastic idea.

Last year, we made history. The political landscape shifted to the opposition’s favour, and Pakatan Harapan was elected as the ruling party for the first time in Malaysia’s history. Tun Dr. Mahathir was elected, and a new Malaysia is born.

Of course, deep-rooted issues take some time to adjust, as bureaucracy and laws try to get the cogs moving, but nevertheless, signals a ray of hope that we are indeed, capable of change.

As a perfect response to the issue, the timing couldn’t be more perfect when Around The Block had an idea on of highlighting the diversity within Malaysians. The collection, curated by OKGO store came from thrifted pieces from various eras and countries, and styled on models of different backgrounds. 

Adam Jeffery, editor-in-chief of ATB had this to say, “I believe that ‘creativity’ is the new resource but in order to fully make use of such untapped potential – society, governments, individuals, and creatives must set aside their egos and reliance on ‘identity’ (who cares who you’re doing behind the privacy of see-through windows of your cars or what race is stated on your identity card). Let’s put aside our differences and let us live our democratic lives where all lives matter and no creative work or opinions are hushed for the sake of those in power.”

Lapisan Masyarakat, which stands for Society’s Layers, is a Kuih Lapis inspired fashion ensemble. Depicting Malaysia’s cultural diversity through a profusion of outfits presented in this colour popping series. Traditional Baba-Nyonya desserts are reimagined as multi-layered outfits pieced together from thrift store treasures.

Like they always say, we are the future of the new Malaysia, and having a collaboration that symbolizes and strengthens the diversity between our colourful cultures, could potentially serve as a catalyst to a better, more understanding community, because God knows how much more can be achieved when we’re all united.

Concepts X Nike SB Dunk ‘Purple Lobster’ I WDHANFTSY

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The Lobster series of SB Dunks was a special time in the SB era. Mimicking the lobster skin, Concepts came up with three iterations based on rarity, the Red Lobster, Blue Lobster, and Yellow Lobster. Now, Julian ‘ Sunflower’ Leong and Bryan ‘Botak’ Chin review the sequel to the famed collaboration, the Concepts X Nike SB Dunk ‘Purple Lobster.’

Adidas Mixes Retro With A Sprinkle Of Future For The Nite Jogger

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Let’s take a step back into 2015, when the NMD hype was just beginning. Adidas told its audience that ‘past informs the future,’ as the NMD combined design cues from three different silhouettes, and deconstructed them to make it as simple as possible, that has resulted in a shoe that we all used to love.

Now, the same concept has been applied to the Nite Jogger, as Adidas plucks its archival 70s model and gives it a fresh update with new technology and Boost. As the name suggests, the Nite Jogger is the brand’s solution for nighttime runners or joggers, who require plenty of visibility in low-light conditions to avoid getting hit by oncoming traffic.

To avoid such mishaps, the Nite Jogger has been giving generous smatterings of 3M material, specifically on the rear three-quarter panel and heel tab. Laces and nylon pieces also get the same treatment to ensure maximum visibility through the night. As the shoe is meant for road use, the outsole has been ribbed and beefed up slightly to cope with the wear and tear or uneven pavements and road. The shoe is kept relatively lightweight with the use of mesh and a little bit of suede on the toebox. A Boost midsole rounds up the silhouette.

Overall, more of an everyday shoe than a closet queen, but with such a nice introduction colour, we’d give this a cop purely for the modernised retro aesthetic of the upper. Or for the flashy pictures that you’ll post on Instagram. The Adidas Nite Jogger drops on Adidas.com for a price of RM 650.

In the meantime, the checks brought Cav Empt on to release their collaborative Air Max 95.

Sneakernomics EP3 With Paul Bernard Xavier

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You may not know Paul Bernard Xavier, but that’s okay, because he tries to keep it that way. What you may not know, is that Paul transcends above the avid sneaker collector into the upper echelons of shoe collecting, with multiple pairs of grails lying around, all for the love of the culture. Julian brings him on the show to get an insight into how he finds these sneakers, his thoughts on the local scene, and his favourite brand to collect.

Timestamp

00:46 Guest Introduction
02:09 Hoarders Collection
03:25 Jordan 1 Fragment
06:59 Old & new sneaker scene
09:20 “I wanna fell good”
12:25 Personal values on sneaker
14:40 “People get offended on what they buy”
15:04 Type of sneakerheads
19:13 Alealimay
21:55 Exclusivity
23:49 Sneakers appreciation
29:05 What’s good & bad for sneakers
33:00 Hype influence sales market
40:23 Sneaker plug & building relationship
43:35 Majority brands collection
45:00 Top 3 sneaker owned & currently searching
49:53 Collector’s idol.

F*ck Off Pablo (With Bryan Chin) l Talk Cock Tambah Vol. 9

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As Pablo (ig: Danialiman98) leaves to continue his studies in North Korea, Talk Cock Tambah finally comes to a close. Watch above to find out whether the hosts finally get their shoes, and discuss which brand topped the other throughout 2018.