Singapore Guide | Designers – Mash-Up
MASH-UP Made for: Guys and girls Shaf, Daniela and Nat are MASH-UP. MASH-UP is an independent, offbeat street-wear label inspired by everything from ethnic heritage and
pop culture to cinematography. The brainchild of LASALLE College of the Arts fashion graduates Daniela Monasterios Tan, Nathanael Ng and Shaf Amis’aabudin, MASH-UP is a manifestation of their common love...
Coffee for You, Sir? – A Coffee Appreciation and Home Barista Course by TransZ Coffee
With the advent of coffee culture and the proliferation of cafés such as the almighty Starbucks and the specialty coffeehouses tucked away in the backstreets of Singapore, coffee addicts and casual drinkers alike have much to rejoice about. The ebb and flow of the waves of coffee culture has led us to the fourth...
Carl Barat and members of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things Live at Homeclub | Review
Long live British rock! And that was the phrase racing through most of our minds after catching Carl Barat along with members of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things at Homeclub last weekend. Famously known as the Pete Doherty’s mic-sharing sidekick and co-frontman in The Libertines, Carl Barat proved to us why he is...
The Used Live in Singapore | Pre-Event
Remember those days in early 2000s listening to loud rock music, with your entire body pumping with teen angst? You are always decked out in band tee-shirts, jeans and highcut chucks at the latest rock gig during the weekends and your mp3 player definitely had a mix of songs from bands such as My...
Brick Lane
All photographs provided by Steph Chan. Team Credits: Styling and Photography by: Bobbi Rose Makeup by: Emily Cussens Hair by: Nicole Christina Iroh Modeling by: Gemma Huh Tweet Share
Layers
“I’m like Photoshop, I see my life in layers”, I shared with a good friend. For those familiar with Adobe Photoshop, the design elements are separated and blended through layers. Each layer can carry text, vectors, photos, colours, shapes and they can be blended in different modes for the desired effect. Likewise, life is...
EUFF 2013 Film Review: Suicide Room (Sala Samobójców)
Polish Director Jan Komasa’s third feature length film, Suicide Room, combines two elements prevalent in present day teenage society—the obsession with suicide and the Internet. Dominik Santorski (Jakub Gierszal) is a high school boy who seeks solace online after an incredibly embarrassing incident with a classmate goes viral and causes him to become a...
Carl Barat Live in Singapore | Pre-Event
“Oh, what became of the likely lads? What became of the dreams we had?” Well hold that thought because your dreams are about to become reality, readers! As part of Symmetry Entertainment’s “Before Sunrise” live performances series, Carl Barat and members of Dirty Pretty Things and The Libertines are stopping over for a one...
Singapore Guide | Hotels – Hotel Re!
Hotel Re! Hotel Re! transports guests to the mesmerzing charm of the 60′s & 70′s with its uniquely designed modern retro theme. Decked with cool furnishings complemented with ultra modern technology, you will find that this one-of-a-kind hotel surprises you from the very beginning as you walk through the lobby,. Each floor is designed to...
Trance | Movie Review
If you’re an ardent fan of films directed by acclaimed British film-maker Danny Boyle – like The Beach (2000), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and 127 Hours (2010) – you’d be expecting his new work, Trance (Rated: M18, 101 minutes), to be delivered with his brand of stylistic visual flair, aided by, of course, a strong...
Singapore Guide | Cafes – L’etoile Cafe
L’etoile Cafe Inspired by the indie cafes in Japan, L’etoile is a lifestyle shop cum cafe with Japanese-French influences. Located in the heart of Novena/ Farrer Park area, it offers an off the beaten track venue for a quiet afternoon to be spent over drinking coffee and reading good books. Come evening when the sun...
The Radio Dept Live in Singapore | Review
Now where do I begin about The Radio Dept’s one night only show at TAB last week. Being a huge fan of the Swedish dreampop trio, I was ecstatic when I heard the news that the band was returning to Singapore and would be playing songs from their last album, Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010. I...
Morocco
Marra-kesh. Pronouncing the word slowly and purposefully, the letters roll deeply off my lips, ending in a whisper. The name itself takes on a mystical quality and has the ability of conjuring hazy images of golden windswept dunes and small market streets glittering with trinkets and lanterns. The City of Morocco is vividly brilliant and...
Stand Up Guys | Movie Review
Directed by Fisher Stevens (The Cove), Stand Up Guys puts together four of the most notable and experienced actors in the film industry into one highly entertaining film that combines geriatric and mobster references into 94 minutes. The film starts out with Val, played by the charming Al Pacino, getting out of prison after...
Interview with Helen Benigson
Helen Benigson is a British artist whose work takes the form of performance, video installation, light-boxes, printmaking, text and a series of collaborations. Benigson takes the performance name ‘Princess Belsize Dollar’ in which she embodies the alter-ego of a rapper and singer. Benigson addresses art with an aesthetic and conceptual approach that identifies with...
Singapore Guide | Shops – Ana Boutique
Ana Boutique Featuring a great mix of established and emerging Australian and International brands including Fleur Wood, Little Joe Women, Zimmermann, Manning Cartell, Tato & Memi, Rodeo Show, Lee Mathews, Dinosaur Designs and so many more. Along with styling services, personal shopping and in store events, Ana Boutique is fast becoming a Singapore fashion mecca...
Singapore Guide | Designers – Yumumu
YUMUMU Made for: Females Designed by Lu Yilin, Yumumu is a womenswear brand that projects an unwavering image of modernity in an understated, yet distinct style. The brand is best known for its geometric emphasis and collaged fabrication. Fusing influences from global cultures and contemporary art, Yumumu takes pride in its artisanal approach to the...
Moon Born
Model: Cenit Nadir @ Element Models Hair: Chris Feliciano Clothing: Verigaona Boutique. Stylist: Veronica Garcia-Gaona Pagan Tweet Share
Interview with Hanli, MTV’s Newest VJ
Introducing MTV’s newest VJ, Hanli! This dark-haired beauty is all about adventure and up for anything that sounds fun. Born and raised in Singapore, Hanli caught the attention of the producers during the auditions of MTV’s search for a new host, with her fresh face and winning smile. Despite her busy schedule, she managed to squeeze...
Fight the Fights That Matter | Liberty Street
“Fight the fights that matter” is seen imprinted on a seemingly ordinary, everyday shirt. But this message strikes up a powerful conversation that represents a movement that “Liberty Street” founders Joe Lacanilao and Lawrence Aritao are hoping to create. A budding social enterprise that takes a stand against human trafficking and sexual exploitation, Liberty...
The Radio Dept live in Singapore | Pre-Event
If there is one band that takes you on a delirium of bliss and inputs majestic brilliance in each of their songs, the first name that pops into my mind would be The Radio Dept. The trio, made up of Johan Duncanson, Martin Larsson & Daniel Tjäder, named the group after a gas-station-turned-radio-repair-shop called “Radioavdelningen”, which is...
Top 10 Favourite Moments at Future Music Festival Asia 2013
“It’s an honour for me to be playing in Malaysia. My father was from Penang”. Having said that, Matt Tong (dummer of Bloc Party) took a long bow and exited the stage along with his bandmates while a loud applause erupted from the crowd. This is just one of our many favourite moments at Future...
Django Unchained | Movie Review
One of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2012, Django Unchained has received five Oscar nominations, 88% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earned more than US$400 million at box offices worldwide. Now, what other reasons do you need to catch Quentin Tarantino’s latest film? Django Unchained (Rated: M18 & runs 165 minutes) is the...
STITX
Introducing a brand new concept that revolutionises the idea of a personal workspace: STITX. Essentially made up of a great many pockets, STITX is placed on the back of one’s laptop screen in order to create the perfect desk organiser. It effectively reduces clutter and increases productivity by minimising time spent on locating one’s...
SCANDAL Live in Singapore 2013
“Encore Show” still as popular (if not more) three years later! In an age where social media has taken over a large part of how we netizens perceive and view celebrities and artistes (musicians included), looks are becoming more and more important to attract and retain the short attention span of crowds...
Singapore Guide | Cafes – Carpenter & Cook
Carpenter & Cook Carpenter & Cook is a vintage home store and artisan bakery café, located in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore. They have a range of carefully curated vintage furniture, home decor, as well as fresh home-made baked goods and confectionery. Carpenter & Cook also provide dessert tables, styling services, vintage props and decor for weddings, parties, photoshoots and...
Peepoo
Over the weekend, 2 layers of plastic bags with its front labeled in jungle green caught my attention when I read it on a Swedish design website. Initially, I thought they were plastic bags designed to collect dog poo in public areas. To my surprise, the plastic bag is actually a plastic “toilet” for...
The Fantastic Gig | Garden of Youth
Saturday, the 16th of March, saw the launch of Garden of Youth, a festival geared towards young people, proudly brought to us by Gardens by the Bay. The festival’s first event, The Fantastic Gig, was a five-hour long showcase of homegrown bands under the stars. It featured local acts: Cashew Chemists, Pleasantry, ANECHOIS, Tiramisu...
Arts in Service | Playback Theatre in Philippines
As students and aspiring artists of School of the Arts, we constantly question whether art has any greater purpose beyond aesthetics. Can art be a means of social change? Can art be used to serve the larger picture? In June last year, as part of an overseas serve learning project, a group of theatre students...
Triple Major Beijing: Small Store, Loud Voice
It is fascinating to see how retail fashion evolves, especially for those in the new fashion sector. In the case of Beijing, Triple-Major is a great example as it broke normal boundaries by starting something new in an unexpected location. Within months, this small store made headlines and went viral; intriguing many fashion websites...
