Written by Harris Kassim When I heard that Quek Shio-chuan and Ho Yu-hang are collaborating on a Netflix series last year, I was very thrilled since Quek’s directorial debut film “Guang” is one of my favourite films that came out back in 2018. To celebrate, I spent my Chinese New Year weekend watching The Ghost… Read more »
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Food Origins: Satay
Written by Aqil Nasri You should know by now what’s satay. Skewered pieces of meat, barbecued over a charcoal fire, caramelised to perfection, complemented with a sweet, yet spicy sauce that presents a flavour bomb over your tongue. For snacking or for dinner, the satay is perfect for any time, and any occasion. Origins of… Read more »
Against Lab Looks To Malaysian Culture For Its ‘Endless Summer’ Collection
A Homage To The Only Season Available In Malaysia Photographer: Taku Iwama Inspiration doesn’t usually have to come from the outside, but rather, ideas aplenty can come from within, and Against Lab’s latest collection, ‘Endless Summer’ reflects this thinking very well. The title of the collection takes a two-pronged approach to it, the literal meaning… Read more »
Darren Ashley Talks About His “Disappearance” I Borak Borak Sessions
Darren Ashley never disappeared, nor did he go on hiatus. He simply remained behind the limelight, working with artists while simultaneously trying, and retrying to perfect his solo album. We caught up with him to know about How Did He Get Here, his change from live instruments to fully electronic, and why it took so… Read more »
Highborn’s Newest Collection Puts Malaysians At Heart
Written by Cheong Jane-Menn Created in acknowledgement of the higher calling that every individual has in their lives, Highborn is a local streetwear label that focuses its attention on identity and individualism. Starting its journey two years ago, the label has produced multiple collections which focuses on minimalism and bold text that lay themselves seamlessly… Read more »
Lunadira Invites You On The Outcome Of Self-Discovery With New Single, Ur Cute But Boring
Written by Aida Rashid People love narratives, especially those that they can relate to. It’s not exactly the bizarre experiences of their 20s, nor is it the discoveries they stumbled upon in their adolescent years; it’s in the little things that they never realised have made an impact in their lives, and Lunadira’s brand new… Read more »
10 Things You May Know About Nicol Ann David
Written by Sean Ho A true legend to the game, Nicol Ann David is one of the most successful sports stars of our generation and has been breaking records after records during her career. The eight-time world champion has announced that she will retiring in June, 2019, bringing her successful career to an end. The… Read more »
From The Thread EP6 With ShawnDuaBui Of AGAINST LAB
For The Culture Shawn speaks about what he thinks of the culture, sustainability and contribution of the scene, transitions from t-shirt to cut-and-sew pieces, and whether AGAINST LAB makes it to KLFW.
From The Thread EP4 With ZZ Liu of idle/idō™
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… Read more »
Bell & Ross Drops A Malaysian Exclusive Model That Looks Back At Its Heritage Line
It doesn’t hurt to stop, and take a look behind to see how far you’ve come, and in the case of Bell & Ross, takes a look back at its roots to produce what we think, is one of the most elegant and tasteful Bell & Ross watches to date. But before we get into… Read more »