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Why Bella Hadid is still fashion’s favourite muse
Get inspired by some of her best looks

21.10.2022
By Buro Malaysia

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Earning herself the title of ‘supermodel’ in a short amount of years since her New York Fashion Week modelling debut in 2014, Bella Hadid is widely loved by fashion insiders, editors, designers and street-style lovers alike across the globe. Known for her exceptional work ethic, kindness and fierce allure that’s landed her across many magazine covers and runway shows worldwide, Hadid is a titan in many aspects. Aside from being a total style star on and off the runway, she is also known for her social media activism, often speaking up for her fellow Palestinians and bringing awareness to mental health issues.
Over the last year or so, Hadid has been out and about donning looks that are very reminiscent of the early 2000s. Baby tees, boyfriend jeans, chunky shoes, obscure micro bags with no labels on them… the list goes on! Always spotted in loose-fitting clothes from accessible labels, and the occasional designer piece to complete her look, Hadid is your go-to girl if you’re looking for some style inspiration. Not only that, but Hadid has also been stepping it up on every red carpet she’s been on recently, sporting archival looks from prominent fashion houses, proving just how effortless she switches from street chic to sophisticated glam.
Without further ado, we’ve collated some of our personal favourites for your enjoyment. Scroll ahead to see some of Hadid’s best looks from recent months, and shop her style below!

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Here, the stunner donned an archive Versace piece looking as angelic as ever.

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At the 2022 Met Gala, Bella stole the show in Burberry.

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To celebrate her 26th birthday this year, she opt for an all-black ensemble made up of a lace dress paired with an oversized leather jacket.

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Bella Hadid attends the Chopard Loves Cinema dinner for the 75th Cannes Film Festival in Chanel A/W 1986 by Karl Lagerfeld

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Bella Hadid in Versace 1987 at The 75th Cannes Film Festival for The Innocent (L’Innocent)

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Bella Hadid in Versace F/W 2001 by Donatella Versace at the 75th Cannes Film Festival Anniversary Dinner.

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Bella, pictured at the 74th Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet, adorned in Schiaparelli.

Bella Hadid’s wardrobe starter pack
Dying to emulate the style marvel? Well, good news! Hadid’s first autumn/winter collection with About You is now available for grabs here, so you can shop ’til your heart’s content. The collection features anything from printed mesh tops to denim skirts to leather jackets and everything in between, designed by the stunner herself. And if that’s not enough, we’ve got more recommendations below!

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Black Draco Corset Camisole, 16Arlington

Samba OG Shoes, adidas

White Cotton Socks, Bernhard Willhelm

Black Twist Long Sleeve, Helmut Lang

Brown Bootcut Leather Pants, Helmut Lang

Brown Lyocell Bustier, KNWLS

Blue Patchwork Corset, Marques Almeida

Sablé skirt, Miu Miu

Nappa Jacket with Shearling Collar, Miu Miu

Black Travis Leather Jacket, The Row

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Ugly cute: Prada’s Mary Janes

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Ugly cute: Prada’s Mary Janes
Love/Hate

23.07.2015
By Buro247

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While we loved the entire presentation that Miuccia Prada had on offer for her A/W15 show, it was her dual-toned Mary Janes in powder tones that sent our hearts racing. Two straps—is that even necessary? Is the proportion of the block heel slightly off-kilter? Do we like the sickly sweet pastels? In classic Prada fashion, the Mary Janes straddled the line between good and bad taste but we were entranced and in the end the decision was unanimous. We love them.

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Haute Couture AW23: Watch the Valentino livestream here
Opulent elegance

05.07.2023
By Benedict Unang

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Fresh off the Men’s Fashion Week in Milan, Valentino heads to Paris this week to reveal its Haute Couture collection titled ‘Un Château’. While most fashion shows take place in the heart of the city, the AW23 collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli will be staged on the outskirts of Paris at the Château de Chantilly. Surrounded by classic French landscapes and massive water mirrors, the historic castle houses some of the country’s finest collections of paintings as well as rare books and manuscripts. Could these elements be a hint of the upcoming collection? Watch it on July 5 at 7.30 pm Central Eastern time (July 6, 2.00 am Malaysia time) on the live stream below.

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Skincare
Daytime masking should be a thing and here’s why

04.02.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Mornings aren’t complete if it doesn’t include one (or more) of the following: 1) consecutively hitting the snooze button thrice in a row, 2) rolling out of bed at the very last minute, and 3) finding that you’re behind time when you finally get your hair in place. But if you’re already running late, why not take an extra five—or 10—minutes to recharge your skin for that I-woke-up-like-this glow?
We might be going out on a limb right here but let’s just say that daytime masking has its plethora of benefits. Before you fret over forking out an extra 20 minutes for a sheet mask session, worry not! Masks now come with formulas that pack a punch—we’re talking a skin refresh in under five minutes, as you would get from a typical masking sesh before tucking in at night.
Whether your skin needs a shot of hydration or pore-reducing action, tailor your morning mask routine accordingly with these seven choices:
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Watch the Dior Cruise 2020 livestream here

29.04.2019
By Joan Kong

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As Dior prepares for its Cruise 2020 show in Marrakesh for the first time, the brand has revealed the reasoning behind its choice of location this season. The Moroccan city was chosen for its melting pot of cultures due to its strategic location between the Mediterranean, Europe and Africa, and over the century, it has become a place where “creative minds have come, met and work together” (Yves Saint Laurent regarded the city as his second home). On that note, the French fashion house is also introducing the theme of its collection, #DiorCommonGround, where they aim to highlight the similarities between cultures without combining or mixing them, and that despite all the differences, there are common values and traditions. Watch the show in the comfort of your own home (bed) at 3am later tonight—we have a feeling staying up for this will be worth it.

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It’s a new dawn: The chicest looks from Cruise 2019

15.01.2019
By Joan Kong

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It’s a new dawn: The chicest looks from Cruise 2019
New day, new life

We’re starting the year afresh by going back to basics with the best pared-down looks from the Cruise 2019 collection that are anything but plain

Dress, Marc Jacobs. Bracelet, Chanel
Blazer, hat and necklace, all Chanel
Dress, earring and belt, all Dior
Jumpsuit, Hermès
Embellished dress, Prada
Sweater, Fendi. Rings and necklaces, all Dior
Dress, Hermès. Bag, Gucci
Sweater, Bottega Veneta. Skirt, Dior

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Photography: Lock Chee Wei
Art direction: Yi Suen Chong
Styling: Joan Kong
Assisted by: Stephanie Boey
Hair: Bibian Leong
Makeup: Chu Fan
Model: Nadiia B/Icon Model Management

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Just in: Omarion to join Mary J. Blige and more at Soulfest Asia 2015
More than just soul

16.09.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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This October 17, Soulfest Asia, the region’s hottest neo-soul, funk, hip-hop and R&B music festival, is set to hit Kuala Lumpur—no holds barred. Alongside Omarion, the festival will feature the Queen of soul and R&B, Mary J. Blige, Grammy nominated Jhene Aiko, as well as hip-hop favourites Talib Kweli and De La Soul, Joe Flizzow and his entire Kartel family, soul singer Najwa, hip-hop collective De Fam and other regional superstars.
The celebration of soul will be joined by LOL Events. Take a moment in between the sweet sounds of soul with comedy sessions at [email protected], headlined by renowned female stand up comedian Gina Yashere and Jim Brewsky—eminently likeable, criminally charming and fearlessly hilarious. Your laugh sessions will be made that much better with local favourites Prakash Daniel, who will also be hosting the comedy sessions, Rizal Van Geyzel, and Singaporean funnyman Fakkah Fuzz.

“We’re very excited about the line-up that we’ve put together for Soulfest Asia 2015. The amazing breadth and depth of talent that we have brought together at Soulfest Asia, be it music or comedy, accurately embodies the essence of what the festival is all about—passion,” said Adib Khalid of Soulnation Asia.
Tickets are priced from RM198, available online at www.soulfestasia.com.
For more information or to obtain updates on the festival, logon to: www.soulfestasia.com or visit www.facebook.com/soulfestasia or www.twitter.com/soulfestasia.

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Elie Saab AW22 collection in photos

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Elie Saab AW22 collection in photos
Elie Saab returned to the Paris runways at Palais de Tokyo with an AW22 collection entitled ‘Fearless Grace’, which was as extravagant as it was bold and brave. For his first live ready-to-wear runway since the 2020 Beirut explosion that affected his city, home and atelier, the designer presented an amalgamation of ravishing fabrics and confident lines brought together by a sense of opulence and minimalism inspired by the early aughts. Click to see every look now.

07.03.2022
By Kelly Lim

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Technology
Don’t drive? Google Maps’ new update will make it your go-to app
All in one

17.01.2017
By Rachel Au

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New year, new look and this doesn’t just apply to us fashionable folk. Google Maps feel the same way as the app has updated its ride services experience with an improved interface, making it more user-friendly. It took its first step last year by allowing users to book a ride directly from the app – be it Android or iOS – by selecting from a long list of ride service providers (Grab and Uber in Malaysia’s case) and ride options. Now, these options will be displayed in a carousel so that you can still view the map.

In addition, when you tap on your preferred provider, you’ll see a complete list of ride options and special offers or promotions. Next, while waiting for your ride to send you to your destination, you can even look up information about the place – say a restaurant – such as menus, hours and other helpful details within the app.

The next update to look forward to is an even more welcoming notion. Google Maps is trying out a new integration that will allow you to book, complete and pay for an Uber ride without ever leaving the app. Looks like we’ll really soon be able to use Google for anything.

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Sneak Preview: Genting SkyWorlds outdoor theme park to open mid-2021

23.02.2021
By Rachel Au

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For some of you, the theme park at Resorts World Genting was a nostalgic childhood memory. So, when the group decided to rebuild it from the ground up, it posed high expectations. It delivered with a partnership with 20th Century Fox—until the studio was taken over by Walt Disney Co. After several obstacles—pandemic included—Genting SkyWorlds (formerly Fox World Malaysia) is almost ready for the public.

Dubbed as Southeast Asia’s most anticipated theme park opening, Genting SkyWorlds had a few tidbits to share at today’s virtual media event. Here’s what we have learnt:

At an elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level, Genting SkyWorlds is set to be one of the most unique theme parks
It’s slated to open in mid-2021
The outdoor theme park will be split into nine movie and adventure inspired ‘worlds’: Eagle Mountain, Central Park, Liberty Lane, Robots Rivet Town, Andromeda Base, Ice Age, Studio Plaza, Epic and Rio
There will be exciting Intellectual Properties (IP) from a mix of original and 20th Century Studios such as Ice Age, Night at the Museum and Planet of the Apes
At 26 acres, it’s slightly smaller than Universal Studios Singapore, but it will feature 26 rides and attraction

The Mad Ramp Peak ride at Eagle Mountain

One of the exciting rides at Genting SkyWorlds is the Mad Ramp Peak ride at Eagle Mountain. It is the world’s first dual-powered rollercoaster that mimics the exhilaration of a unique high-speed motorcycle race.
When asked about the on-ground F&B establishments and their unique offerings, Dato’ Edward Arthur Holloway, Executive Vice President of Leisure and Hospitality, Resorts World Genting, confirms there will be themed restaurants and kiosks, and they’ll be non-repetitive throughout the park

Genting SkyWorlds’ aerial view overlooking Eagle Mountain and the Mad Ramp Peak ride
“Genting SkyWorlds is the result of many years of hard work by our dedicated team members and our partners from all over the world. We are almost ready. We are putting the finishing touches to this amazing theme park, which we believe to be Southeast Asia’s most anticipated theme park. We believe we will deliver the very best experience to our guests throughout this journey,” says Lee Thiam Kit, Head of Business Operations and Strategies, Resorts World Genting.

Today’s event also saw the unveiling of the theme park’s logo: an amalgamation of clouds, five stars, and the façade of Genting SkyWorlds. The clouds represent the park’s elevated’ surroundings, while the five stars symbolise the brand’s five core values (hard work, honesty, harmony, loyalty, and compassion). Lee adds that the opening of the theme park will help create more jobs as well.
Are you excited for Genting SkyWorlds?
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Blackpink’s Lisa: 13 Best beauty looks from her ‘Lalisa’ music video

10.09.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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In case you missed it, this week has been a big one for Blinks and Lisa stans everywhere. The Blackpink rapper made her solo debut today, launching her brand-new music video, ‘Lalisa’. The video follows the starlet as she officially reintroduces herself through a plethora of stunning looks and iconic trend revivals. You can watch the music video here:

The highly-anticipated single premiered just a few hours ago and, to no one’s surprise, has already garnered over 20 million views. While the song stands alone, we reckon that the stunning visuals and beauty moments throughout the video deserve their own recognition.
READ: Style ID: All 14 fashion looks worn by Lisa in her breathtaking ‘Lalisa’ solo debut M/V
Ahead, find some of our favourite Lisa beauty moments from the music video, and all the trends she’s bringing back with her debut:
1. Mismatched nails

It’s no secret that Lisa loves her nail art, so a perfectly polished manicure was one of the first things we looked out for. In this look, Lisa coordinates her strikingly patterned No Name blazer with a mismatching graphic nail set.
2. Bringing back beauty marks

In the same look, small, painted-on beauty marks can be seen adorning the rapper’s left cheekbone and neck. Seen throughout history as markers of attractiveness, beauty marks were particularly popular in 16th century France where they were better known as mouches. They also had a resurgence in popularity throughout the ’40s, ’50s, and ’70s, popularised by starlets like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and Dolly Parton alike.
3. Trying two-toned hair

First seen on her fellow Blackpink member Jennie, this two-toned ‘do has been quite the resilient trend these past few years. Lisa takes it to the next level with hip-grazing lengths, topping it with a hefty side of athleisure to dress the look down.
4. Sporting the statement nail

In this look, Lisa proves that a business-casual dress code is no excuse for a boring set. In this nail look, Lisa goes extra, sporting a bedazzled chainmail manicure. We can’t say that it’s a particularly practical choice for cosplaying an FBI agent, but it sure looks cute.
5. Bringing back body jewels

If you were hoping for the body bedazzling trend of the 2000s to return, your day has finally come. While giving pole dancing a spin, Lisa sports some eye-catching bling on her décolletage.
6. Getting cosy with glitter liner

The gems don’t stop at the neck, either: Lisa brings her bling all the way up to her lashline, sporting this dramatic, glittery wing. PS: Peep the chrome nails—a tried-and-tested favourite of the star’s.
7. Boasting the bold red lip

While the K-pop idol is best known for her edgier beauty moments, she’s no stranger to the classics. Case in point: This cool-toned red lip and liner combo.
8. Perfectly poised in pink

In what is probably our favourite beauty look from the whole video, Lisa draws inspiration from the pink accents on her jacket, using it as the focal colour in her makeup look. In the look, she pairs her vibrant fuchsia lip with equally eye-catching pink gems and a pink waterline.
9. Pink pinchers to match

To compliment her pretty-in-pink makeup, Lisa opted for this translucent, pink acrylic set complete with pink gems. Perfect for writing your name in the sand!
10. Going for the gold

Paying homage to her Thai roots, Lisa goes gold with glitter accents galore. We especially love the gold highlight on her peach lip and the gold accent in her inner corner.
11. Goldfinger

Why stop at the eyes and lips? Lisa goes the extra mile with this extravagantly embellished gold manicure.
12. All that glitters

This isn’t where the homage to her roots stop, either—in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shot, we see Lisa double down on the glitter obsession. This chunky glitter eye look is not for the faint-hearted, but it’s also surprisingly wearable.
13. Making good use of futuristic decals

In this easy-to-recreate look, Lisa uses eye stickers à la Euphoria makeup artist Donni Davy to create this graphic eye, adding a super-cool holographic accent to her look.
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Art + Design
Traditional Malaysian crafts and where to learn them around the country

23.08.2018
By Marissa Chin

PHOTO: NOVAK BATIK | PHOTO: ROYAL SELANGOR | PHOTO: LOKA LOCAL

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Get in touch with your Malaysian roots on an artistic (and cultural) level. Here are some places to check out during the weekends:

Batik painting workshop with Novak Batik and Midori Studio
While batik originated from Indonesia, the textile art found its way into our country and taken on a form that is quite unique to Malaysia with more organic motifs of leaves and flowers. Farah of Novak Batik is a popular batik painter who has garnered some 18 thousand followers on Instagram for her whimsical modern designs. Explore the process of batik with Farah and Midori Studio, and take home your very own personalised batik at the end of the day.

For more information on Novak Batik, visit her Instagram.

Mask carving, leaf origami and pandan leaf weaving at Mah Meri Cultural Village
Located on Pulau Carey Island, Mah Meri Cultural Village is an Orang Asli village that promotes the culture of the Mah Meri, a subgroup of the Senoi people who live along the coast of South Selangor. One can visit to learn about the tribe’s distinct culture and traditions, and even pick up one of their traditional crafts.

For more information on Mah Meri Cultural Village, visit the website.

Make your own pewter at Royal Selangor
Founded in 1885, Royal Selangor (known as Selangor Pewter back then) is one of the rare establishments that has stood the test of time, even becoming an export and local pride of sorts specialising in pewter creations. At the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, craft your own pewter dish using traditional tools at the School of Hard Knocks, or cast, polish and decorate your own pewter creation at The Foundry—read about our experience with the latter here.For more information on Royal Selangor, visit the website.

For more information on Royal Selangor, visit the website.

Make your own labu sayong in the town of Sayong, Perak
Labu sayong is a traditional Malay ceramic, commonly known as a water gourd, that is used to store water in the kitchen or for daily use. What differientates the labu sayong from other gourds though is its unique colour. Once the clay is fired in temperatures upward of 800°C, it is then rolled in rice husks which gives the labu sayongs the distinctive ebony colour. Travel to Perak and to a quaint town of Sayong—where the name labu sayong originated from—just outside Kuala Kangsar to learn this unique traditional craft.

For more information, visit this website.

Pick up a traditional dance with ASK Dance Company
Just recently opened—and officiated by Tun Dr Siti Hasmah no less—ASK Dance Company’s Malaysian Dance Centre offers a diverse variety of dance classes, from contemporary and hip hop, to traditional genres like Malay classical dance, Bharatanatyam and Chinese dance. Many of the instructors are well-established local performers who have honed their craft at Aswara, so you know you’re in good hands.

For more information on ASK Dance Company, visit the website.

Wayang Kulit workshop at Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, USM Penang
Next time you’re in Penang, make time between all the food hunting and head to USM to explore the ancient art of entertainment and storytelling that is wayang kulit with an experienced puppeteer. The 3-hour workshop includes tracing, cutting, carving and colouring your own shadow puppet character, and bringing it to life with in a shadow puppet music class.

For more information on the workshop, visit this website.

Learn the art and history of gold embroidery at Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Gold embroidery, known as tekat emas, is a cultural Malaysian craft steeped in tradition. With its intricate patterns, mesmerising swirls and detailing—using only a cardboard template and hand-held spooly—tekat emas is a sight to behold once you understand the amount of the patience and work that goes behind something so delicate. Fortunately, you can learn this unique art from a tekat emas master if you are ever in Kuala Kangsar (where the craft was first introduced to Malaysia in the 15th century). As the teacher is someone who comes from a family of tekat emas embroiderers who has been sowing for the royal family of Perak since the 1920s, it’s safe to say that you will be in very good hands—literally.

For more information on the workshop, visit this website.
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Tory Burch celebrates Mother’s Day with a short film featuring actress Yara Shahidi and her mother
Mama knows best

25.04.2018
By Joan Kong

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Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, and in conjunction with the special occasion, Tory Burch has partnered up with a celebrity mother-daughter duo—Yara and Keri Shahidi—for a video that celebrates their loving relationship, echoing the bond between the American fashion designer and her mother, Reva Robinson. Best known for her work in the popular sitcom Black-ish, this is not the first time the 18-year-old actress has worked with the brand, as she recently headlined Tory Burch’s inaugural Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit and shared her views on activism, biases and embracing female ambition. Directed by It-girl Margaret Zhang, the film follows Yara and Keri as they interact in different settings, as they talk about Yara’s life plan and Keri’s thoughts on motherhood—all dressed in outfits from the Tory Burch Sports collections.

Watch the short video, and read on to find out what Yara and Keri Shahidi have to say about each other below:

1.     Name a quality you really admire in each other.
Yara: Her confidence, laser focus, and investment in the people around
her; She has always told me “we rise together” and implemented that by being a resource of support whenever needed.
Keri: I admire Yara’s purpose-driven life. She is compassionate and hard-wired to be of service to her global community.

2.     What’s the most important lesson you both learned from your mothers?
Yara: To understand that my voice and presence is important in all spaces
that I occupy.
Keri: My mother taught me the importance of being supportive and knowing when to ask for support.

3.     Do you have a Mother’s Day tradition?
Yara: While our plans change every year, our tradition is to celebrate
together as a family! No matter how busy we all are, it is important to be together and have a beautiful day honouring how amazing mama is and the fact that she puts 110% into everything (her family, her work and her community).
Keri: We spend a relaxing day together—usually a tasty breakfast at home with all of my fave dishes and then a stroll through a museum! I never know what my family is going to add to the festivities, but last year they came downstairs, one by one, with my photo on custom-made T-shirts that they wore all day!

4.     What was your favourite moment on set?
Yara: Can I say all of it? We had a fantastic day dancing, laughing, snacking, being ourselves, and engaged in authentic conversation.
Keri: Favorite moment was feeling so comfortable, inside and out, while having a beautiful conversation about one of my favourite books with one of my favourite humans (Yara)!

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Food + Drink
24 Hours in New York: A food and drink guide
Eat, drink and be merry

14.12.2017
By Rachel Au

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The city never sleeps so why should you? We’ve previously covered ten most Instagram-worthy spots you should visit in New York; and now we’re rounding up the places you can go for a whole dedicated day of eating and drinking.

Wake up to coffee at La Colombe Coffee Roasters

Touted as possibly the best place to get the best cup of coffee in New York, La Colombe produces brews that are complex, flavourful and much loved by the locals. If you love your coffee with milk, try their draft latte – a combination of cold pressed espresso and naturally sweetened hormone-free milk, straight from the tap at the bar.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters, 270 Lafayette Street, opens 7.30am on weekdays and 8.30am on weekends. For other locations, visit their website

Indulge in croissants at Supermoon Bakehouse

With your cup of coffee to-go, take a 15-minute walk to Supermoon Bakehouse for the most seductive and decadent pastries, namely the croissants and the famed cruffin (a croissant baked like a muffin). The space is cheeky, Instagrammable and filled with the fresh smell of pastries. The treats themselves are borderline heavenly and nicely packaged in what is now their iconic iridescent boxes.
Supermoon Bakehouse, 120 Rivington Street, opens 8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends

Brunch at Beauty & Essex

On the outside, it looks like a modern-day pawn shop, complete with a saxophone, vintage treasures and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewellery. Go further in, past a door at the back, and you’ll find a grand, circular staircase, a two-story custom chandelier and essentially, the main dining room. Go up the stairs and you’ll find the bar and the lounge. It’s a mini adventure of discovering the various rooms within Beauty & Essex but the food too will hold your attention (or should we say, tastebuds). The avocado toast here is divine!
Beauty & Essex, 146 Essex Street, 11.30am – 3pm (brunch on weekends)

Coffee and bites at Maman

Take a coffee break and rest your legs at this Instagram heaven filled with rustic decor, potted plants, blue-tiled floors and a likeable menu of French cafe fare. Nibble on a pistachio chocolate croissant or a Nutella beignet. Sip on a cuppa of coffee or hot chocolate – both available in lavender-infused versions. Either way, it’s a wonderful late afternoon spot. (You can take this time to edit and upload your Instagram photos.)
Maman, 837 Washington Street (inside Samsung 837), 11am – 7pm (M-Sat), 11.30am – 7pm (Sun). For other locations, visit their website.

Dinner at Legasea

Conceptualised as a seafood brasserie, Legasea aims to serve a top-tier seafood menu with a fun-casual atmosphere – as per the Tao Group’s signature. With dishes made to share, diners will be spoilt by the variety, including those who are not so marine-inclined. The Lobster Bake and Heritage Pork Chop Schnitzel are just some of the classic favourites you should order.
Legasea, 485 Seventh Avenue, dinner service starts at 5pm and ends around midnight

Drinks at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Once you’re done with dinner, head upstairs to Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge for drinks, an epic view of the Empire State Building and the vibe of an “urban amusement park”. By that, we mean carousel seating, an oversized topiary garden, and Foreplay, a miniature putt-putt, featuring life-size animals in naughty poses. Once you’re done with the tour of the place, place your attention on the menu where there’s a list of decadent cocktails, the usual beer, wine, champagne, spirits, as well as light bites.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 485 Seventh Avenue

Mid-morning supper at Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

Feeling a bit peckish after all that alcohol at 4am in the morning? The city that never sleeps will never forsake your empty stomach. There are tons of 24-hour or late-night eateries in the city (including a sushi restaurant) but for something a little greasy and a little cheesy, most locals would recommend Artichoke Basille’s Pizza for a slice that packs a punch. The artichoke slice in particular – with its thick cream sauce, mozzarella, pecorino, artichoke and spinach – is the perfect late night indulgence.
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, closes around 4am or 5am depending on location

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Mini trend: Eye makeup looks in vivid colour at NYFW SS20

09.09.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Get to know: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, Richard Mille’s latest brand ambassador
Powered by passion

06.12.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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Richard Mille is no stranger to the sports world, being the first brand to sign on athlete brand ambassadors who would wear their timepieces at competitions. It was a connection that came naturally, given the Swiss watchmaker’s signature bold, sporty aesthetic. Most recently, Richard Mille welcomed German equestrian athlete Jessica von Bredow-Werndl to its bevy of female sports partners. Like Diana Luna and Cristie Kerr, she wears the titanium RM 007—the sleek, sophisticated automatic watch that combines ergonomics and technology with elegant feminine codes.

A talented, accomplished German dressage rider, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl makes for an exceptional new Richard Mille partner for her strength, determination and passion. Born in 1986, Jessica began riding competitively at the end of the 1990s, and qualified for the Federal Championships at Warendorf in 1998 and 1999. Even at a young age she understood the importance of training, practicing yoga, gymnastics, hiking and running outside of riding to keep her mental and physical conditions at their best. Her natural talent, passion and discipline proved to be an effective combination, as she claimed three national titles in Germany, as well as six gold and two silver medals in the European Junior Championships at just 19 years old.

This year, Jessica took home 2nd place finishes at the Amsterdam World Cup Qualifier, the Neumünster World Cup Qualifier and the CDI 5* of Doha (Qatar), and a 3rd place at the CDI 5* of Stockholm (Sweden). She always competed with horses she trained herself, harbouring a deep love and connection for them: “Riding is a very emotional sport as there is a special bond which you develop in a long partnership with your house. I’m a very passionate rider.” Jessica and her brother Benjamin Werndl founded ‘The Home of the Dressage Horse’ in Aubenhausen, Bavaria, where they oversee the horses’ schooling from initiation on through national and international championship levels, while ensuring the horses enjoy optimal living and training conditions.

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Backstage Access: 4 New-season trends by Tom Pecheux
Fresh x rouge

12.10.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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Tom Pecheux worked his magic backstage, creating two distinct looks for the Anthony Vaccarello Spring/Summer ’16 show—a clean and fresh face with simple makeup to soften the edges of the eclectic collection, and a bold red duo on the eyes and lips of four models to echo the standout reds on the runway. Take a closer look at the beauty dos by Pecheux, including tips to achieve them:
1. Natural skin
Honing in on the look of the season, skin was massaged, pampered and perfectly prepped, then enhanced with a few targeted dabs of foundation and touch-ups with concealer.

Pecheux’s tip: Add a touch of sophistication with slight contouring beneath the cheek, paired with a rosewood blush to keep the look fresh.
Try: Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Serum, Miracle Cushion, and Blush Subtil Brun Roche

2. Bright eyes
Using a palette created by Vaccarello for Lancôme, hues with pearly particles and fine white, yellow and rose gold sparkles were shaded over the eyelid, catching the light in the loveliest way. A light taupe brown “V” structure is drawn to the outer corner of the eye, stretching it into a catlike shape.

Pecheux’s tip: Rub the liner with your fingertips to give it a slightly smudge look, just enough to be sexy.
Try: Vaccarello for Lancôme Hypnôse Palette Golden Black* and Le Crayon Khôl Brun

3. Nude lips
Running on the fresh-face trail, lips were simply moisturised with a natural balm, leaving them with a luscious, satiny sheen.

Try: Lancôme‘s L’Absolu Rouge La Base

4. Bold red
To create this look of bold beauty, Pecheux applied perfectly chic red lips on the models. Using the same intense red,  “a more instinctive, slightly smudged way, as if swept on a bit carelessly” was used around the eyes, creating a rebellious punk look.

Try: Lancôme‘s L’Absolu Rouge Rouge Odyssee 150 and Le Crayon Khôl Noir

Now available at all Lancôme counters nationwide (except the Anthony Vaccarello Palette).

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Models and felines frolic in Rome for Gucci Spring 2017 campaign
Wild streak

22.12.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele knows no boundaries, especially his fascination with all things bizarrely flamboyant. His love for animals resurfaces once again after the brand’s flamingo-filled Pre-Fall 2016 campaign, this time venturing into the wild with jungle cats making an appearance for Spring 2017.
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British photographer Glen Luchford captures an intriguing series of visuals along the streets of Rome, featuring models wearing a mishmash of prints and embellished ensembles from the brand’s ’70s-meets-Renaissance tinged collection. Lions and tigers roamed alongside models on the streets, some taking a dip in the newly-restored Trevi Fountain. Inspired by artists and intellectuals that give the city a creative flair, Michele wanted to portray the daily lives of these characters with Rome’s popular spaces as the backdrop. This was done aptly with wildcats lounging at home watching TV with the cast, sharing a meal in a few shots as well — spot models dining al fresco and feeding grapes to giraffe at the Parco degli Acquedotti!
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Art + Design
10 interesting finds at the World Architecture Festival 2015
Future People

23.11.2015
By Buro247

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The future looks enticing, especially with the offerings at the recent World Architecture Festival in Singapore. The World Building of the Year was awarded to The Interlace by OMA, an ambitious residential development that is stacked like building blocks (pictured above.)
And a scroll through the winners and finalists of the festival was not disappointing either – as each new development and concept seems to pave the way for a more eco-friendly, functional and aesthetically-pleasing future. Here, we take a look at ten interesting finalists that caught our eye for the “Future Projects” categories.
Cloud City, Singapore
By Union of Architects of Kazakhstan, for the Commercial Mixed-Use category.

Marina One, Singapore
By ingenhoven architects gmbh, for the Commercial Mixed-Use category.

Architect’s Village – Bamboo Skyscraper, Singapore
By CRG Architects, for the Competition Entries category.

The Ark, Borne, Netherlands
By AMi, for the Competition Entries category.

Gravity-Less: structural construction against gravity, Dubai
By American University of Sharjah, for the Experimental category.

Solar Orchid, Singapore
By SPARK, for the Experimental category

IRIDE 01_ The Floating Suite, Paris
By Torrisi & Procopio Architetti | Rome, for the Leisure Led Development category.

 Isla Pasión, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
By Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, for the Leisure Led Development category.

Kundu, Antalya, Turkey
By GAD Architecture, for the Residential category.

Vancouver House, Vancouver, Canada
By BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, for the Residential category.

See the full list of finalists and winners for World Architecture Festival 2015 here.

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Top 5 films to catch at Le French Festival 2017 — it kicks off today!
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04.05.2017
By Su Fen Tan

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It’s that time of the year again—Le French Festival is back with one of its staple segments, the French Film Festival. Partnering with GSC cinemas, the film festival will be making its usual stops in the Klang Valley and Penang, along with an exciting debut in Kota Kinabalu. Don’t speak the language? No worries, rest assured there’ll be English subtitles.

L’Odyssée | The Odyssey

The biopic brings to the light the famous explorer Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s hectic life and his complicated relationship with his son Philippe. In 1943, he developed with his friend Emile Gagnan the Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus which opened a whole new world, that of the undersea, to mankind. From then on, Cousteau’s aim was to show this amazing new world to a wide audience through many documentaries and fiction films.

Rosalie Blum

Vincent Machot leads a very monotonous life: when he is not working in his barber shop, he spends his time with his cousin or his mother, with whom he lives. But one day, he ends up in Rosalie Blum’s grocery. Intrigued by this woman, he starts following her everywhere. From then on, his life becomes a series of unexpected events.

Chocolat | Monsieur Chocolat

Based on a true story, this film tells the story of ‘Chocolat’, the first Black circus artist in France. While playing a savage in a small provincial circus, he is discovered by the clown George Footit who suggests they set up a double act. The two clowns then become very successful in the Paris de la Belle Epoque. But alas, nothing lasts forever.

21 Nuits avec Pattie | 21 Nights with Pattie

Caroline, a forty-something Parisian, suddenly loses her mother while on summer holiday with her family. Despite their complicated relationship, she cuts her holiday short and travels to the small village where her mother used to live to organise her funeral. On arrival she meets Pattie, a very talkative and liberated neighbor. The day before Caroline leaves, her mother’s body mysteriously disappears…

Voir du pays | The Stopover

This is the Coulins sisters gutsy second feature that was screened as part of the Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2016. Marine and Aurore are two 25-year-old soldiers coming back from Afghanistan. Their patrol is invited to a Cypriot hotel to try and “forget about the war”. Though this short decompression period is meant to help them deal with all they have just been through, one does not get over violence that easily.

Aside from the French Film Festival, there will also be exhibitions, gastronomy events and more happening as part of Le French Festival. For screening schedules and more information, visit the website.

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The best heat protectants for healthy, unsinged hair of every type

24.11.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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If you don’t already own a heat protectant that you use religiously, we highly recommend you get your hands on one ASAP. Though it is an oft-forgotten step, it is one of the most crucial parts of your hair-styling routine. Think of it this way: Taking a hot tool to your mop without adequate protection is like getting a tray of brownies out of the oven without using an oven glove—ouch!
If you’re one to skip the spritz before a blow dry or a straightening session and you’re wondering why your hair is frazzled and doesn’t seem to grow, a heat protectant is the easiest place to start.
Below, our picks for the best heat protectants on the market:
Virtue Labs One For All 6-In-1 Styler

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Virtue Labs prides themselves on their novel, scientifically-backed ingredient—Alpha Keratin 60ku. This human keratin—found in every one of Virtue Labs’ ingredient lists—is the product of regenerative medicine, and is identical to the protein found in your hair.
READ: Virtue Labs’ Melisse Shaban on beauty science, the spark of the industry and inclusivity in hair care
This allows it to perfectly bind to areas of damage and restore hair from the inside out, while the infusion of vitamin B5 and antioxidant-rich essential oils conditions and shines stressed tresses. Your hair will want for nothing after just a couple spritzes of the good stuff. Dreamy!
Find it for RM92 (60ml) or RM163 (120ml), available here.
Sachajuan Thermal Protection Spray

best heat protectants

The Stockholm-born hair care brand is famed for its salon-standard results, which has earned them a loyal following and an impressive reputation. They’ve got you covered from crown to chin with their extensive range of products, and a heat protectant is just one of them.
The spray is your new best friend for any hot styling you’re looking to do. Thanks to the brand’s ‘Ocean Silk’ technology (a secret cocktail of marine algae extracts), the formula tames frizz and protects your strands while boosting shine as it goes. Get ready for the best hair day of your life!
Find it for RM120, available here
Kevin.Murphy Heated.Defence

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If you’ve not yet heard of Kevin Murphy, here’s a great product to get you acquainted. The namesake personality was inspired by his experiences backstage as an editorial stylist, where he found that his models’ hair would fall flat by the end of the day. Clocking a gap in the market, he devised his own line of hair products. From backstage secret to hair care phenomenon, this heat-protective foam is lightweight, invisible, and protective against heat up to 232ºC.
Ingredients like jojoba and castor oil condition, smooth, and strengthen hair against heat damage. Your modelling career starts now (ish).
Find it for RM137, available here
Ouai Heat Protection Spray

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Thermal polymers are put to good use in this cruelty-free formulation, coating the hair to protect against damage. Further, it is the ideal for colour-treated and keratin-treated hair—the way the polymers work actually ensures they do not penetrate the hair shaft, hence protecting hair pigment and keratin content .
Finally, the spray is scented with Rue St Honoré; a beautiful fragrance infused with violet, gardenia, ylang ylang, and white musk.
READ: Ouai’s Jen Atkin talks hair health, ONE hair trend she’ll wear forever and how to get beachy waves with a straightener
Find it for RM120, available here
Drunk Elephant Wild Marula Tangle Spray

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In case you missed it, Drunk Elephant released a hair care line in collaboration with Chris McMillan (creator of Jennifer Aniston’s trademark hairdo—the Rachel) earlier this year. The line stays true to the brand philosophy of biocompatible hair care, focusing on the needs of the scalp to get your locks in order.
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This spray detangles stubborn knots while conditioning and smoothing—and on top of all of that, it’s also infused with anti-static heat protection agents. Multi-purpose never felt so good!
Find it for RM110, available here
Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray

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If you’re a curly girl (or a girl with particularly thick tresses), we have the perfect solution for you. The brand’s heat protection spray is infused with goodies like argan oil and protective ceramides which fortify the hair against heat and—most importantly—help to speed up drying time.
That’s right: No more sore arms. Get your perfect blow dry in less time with just a few spritzes of this magic.
Find it for RM306, available here
Davines Your Hair Assistant Blowdry Primer

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Three words: Protective, volumising, and detangling. Mist this hair primer through your still-damp lengths and reap the benefits of beautiful hair. Beach waves have never come so easy—the Davines spray does it all. Not to mention, it also helps to cut down your drying time so you can get on-the-go ASAP.
Find it for RM150, available here
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream

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If you’re not a fan of sprays, we have a suggestion that may peak your interest—hair protectant cream. Briogeo is back at it again with their blow dry and heat protectant cream; a godsend for any fans of the brand’s Farewell Frizz line.
The product protects the hair up to 232ºC, and contains the signature Farewell Frizz trio of oils: Rosehip, argan and coconut.
Find it for RM108, available here
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

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A hair oil, a heat protectant and an SPF all-in-one, this brand harnesses the powers of botanicals to soothe and protect dry, coarse, or brittle hair. Infused with a blend of six oils, the formula smoothes and conditions, while protecting against heat styling and UV damage. Better yet—the formula is completely weightless, so you don’t have to worry about your hair falling flat come noon time.
Plus, it will leave you smelling like a delectable fruit cocktail—yay!
Find it for RM103, available here
Grow Gorgeous New Repair Heat Protection Leave-in Oil

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Bleached girls, here’s your time to shine! Over-processed and damaged hair is tricky to tackle—heat tools can drastically reduce frizz and keep hair looking healthy, but will also contribute to damage over time. Here’s where Grow Gorgeous steps in: Their heat-protecting leave-in oil is your new holy grail.
Powered by the logic of science, this heat protectant keeps your hair safe and sound by reinforcing its lipid barrier. The Oat Lipids Complex works to trap moisture in the hair, while conditioners like coconut, grapeseed, marula, and moringa oils deliver on shine.
Find it for RM137, available here
Aveda Heat Relief Thermal Protector & Conditioning Mist

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Aveda is famed for its effective, naturally-derived formulations and its commitment to great hair. So, it comes as no surprise that their leave-in treatment is one of our must-haves. Detangling and defrizzing are a breeze with every use; plus, it’s infused with over 25 flower and plant essences, so you can bet that the super-fine mist smells as delightful as you’d expect.
Find it for RM142 RM110, available here
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil

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Olaplex has completely reset the hair game—after their post-bleach treatments achieved cult status, the brand has only continued on the trajectory of success. One of our favourites from their lineup is this heat protectant oil, which was created to help reduce frizz, improve manageability, and nourish the tresses while preventing damage.
The oil protects the hair up to 232ºC, and has the added benefit of enhancing hair colour. Damp or dry, the versatile oil is your answer to damaged locks.
Find it for RM111, available here
GHD Heat Protect Spray

GHD never lets you down—the cult-favourite hair brand has been at the forefront of the hair game for a long while now, with a wide variety of hair tools and treatments designed to get your tresses as luscious as can be.
READ: Wei Yeen Weighs In: GHD’s lightest and fastest hair dryer (yet)
The tech behind this humble spray is as revolutionary as the rest of the brand’s product lineup; infused with their ‘Heat Protection System’ technology, the non-sticky formula contains protection polymers that fortify the strands on your head against heat-related damage.
Find it for RM80, available here
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Throwback Thursday: the early days of installation art
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19.11.2015
By Buro247

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Marcel Duchamp, Fountain

A French painter and sculptor whose work was associated with conceptual art, Dadaism and Cubism, Marcel Duchamp is regarded as one of the three artists – along with Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse – who pioneered revolutionary developments in the plastic arts, as well as painting and sculpture. Duchamp’s controversial Fountain is regarded as a stepping-stone into installation art; a prominent example of Duchamp’s association with Dadaism, he submitted the installation of a urinal to the Society of Independent Artists exhibit in 1917. The show committee however rejected Fountain from the show, insisting that it wasn’t art, which naturally caused uproar amongst Dadaists. Nevertheless, the Fountain marks installation art’s early association with conceptual art.
Kurt Schwitters, The Merzbau

German artist Kurt Schwiteers redefined the meaning of art collages way back when. Famous for his Merz Pictures, Schwitters created his famous Merzbau in which he transformed at least six rooms of his family home in Hanover into sculptural environments. Piecing together this gigantic installation collage, he started working on the first room in 1923, and took ten years to complete it. He then expanded the artwork to other areas of the house until he fled to Norway in the early 1937. Unfortunately in 1943, it was destroyed in a bombing raid.
El Lissitzky, Proun Room

Russian Avant Garde artist El Lissitzky coined the term “Proun,” an acronym for “project for the affirmation of the new” in Russian, according to MoMa. It is here that he transformed two-dimensional works into abstract spaces, when his Proun Room made its debut in 1923 at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition. Lissitzky described the Proun series as “the station where one changes from painting to architecture.”
Lucio Fontana, White Manifesto

Lucio Fontana’s White Manifesto outlined the integral basics to installation art, stating that, “matter, colour and sound in motion are the phenomena whose simultaneous development makes up the new art.” In 1948 he debuted his first Ambiente spaziale a luce nera (Spatial Environment) at the Galleria del Naviglio in Milan. An installation that marked the beginning of his Spatial series (his iconic holes and slashes on the surface of paintings) Spatial Environment was a temporary installation that suspended a huge amoeba-like structure in a darkened room and lit by neon light.
Allan Kaprow, Happenings

American avant-garde artist Allan Kaprow had a notable impact on the development of installation art, through his assemblages and writings. In his Happenings series of performance art, Kaprow attempted to integrate art with life, blurring the lines between life, art, artist and audience. In each Happening (there were about 200 of them), Kaprow experimented with body motion, recorded sounds, written and spoken texts and sometimes even smells – all your basic ingredients for installation art.
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#WednesdayWishlist: Covetable bags from AW16
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14.03.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Cai Mei Khoo, Editor in Chief: Chanel, Look 38

Karl Lagerfeld, ever one to have his fingers constantly on the pulse of the zeitgeist, acknowledged the rise and rise of social media in Chanel’s AW16 collection (hence everyone got a #frontrowonly seat). Appearing on the bags as prints were emojis such as V peace signs, cat faces and the thumbs up sign, exactly the way we communicate these days, which makes this bag totally waitlist-worthy. Sign me up for one, please ✌

Loh Wei Yeen, Fashion & Beauty Writer: Balenciaga, Look 17

Vetements’ c0-founder and Balenciaga’s new creative director Demna Gvasalia was clearly not interested in the pint-sized bag trend, rolling out sizable totes that could clearly fit all essentials one needs for a getaway trip. This particular oxblood bag from Balenciaga caught my eye because 1) it’s roomy and structured enough to store everything I need, from my Kindle to notebooks and even lunchboxes too if you will, and 2) that chain-link strap adds an edgy-cool element that I just might need to switch up my personal style.

Rachel Au, Lifestyle Writer: Anya Hindmarch, Look 16

This, for many good reasons: How often can you find a retro-game inspired backpack that’s furry and literally in the shape of Pac-Man? Those googly eyes are just about beckoning me to get my hands on it, and not forgetting, the quirky charms that will make anyone’s day—fuzzy fried eggs or pixelated smiley faces are way better conversational starters than overly simple leather charms, in my humble opinion.

Tan Su Fen, Editorial Assistant: Mulberry, Look 4

As much as I take pride in cramming a surprising amount of items into my tiny bag, at times I did wish I had something more roomy to throw them all into. Big, bold, and beautiful—this tote by Johnny Coca for Mulberry is everything I need and more. Coloured in classic black, it features the Kite tote silhouette and the brand’s new signature of press studs for a glorious dose of British punk rock cool.

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Bazaars, art and theatre happenings to check out in January 2019

03.01.2019
By Su Fen Tan

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7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 15 & 16 July 2023

5 January, Coffee Painting Workshop @ Commune, Sunway Velocity Mall
Have a therapeutic Sunday in this beginner-friendly class and learn how to paint and express your creativity with coffee.
For registration and more information, visit the event page.

6 – 15 January, Rethinking Editions @ OUR ArtProjects, The Zhongshan Building
Rethinking Editions features 15 visual artists from various backgrounds and practices, presenting art that has revisited or questioned the notion of ‘editions’. “Juxtaposing the idea of editions to the seemingly dynamic and responsive flow of visual arts seems akin to rule-making on creative expressions,” says independent curator Sharmin Parameswaran. “Especially in today’s hyper-digital context, where reproduced Instagram posts, memes, and GIFs are imitated, mashed, and shared into the instantaneity of digital, social, and cultural networks.” Featured artists include Ajim Juxta, Mark Tan, Rico Leong, Syahnan Anuar and Tsa Meera with Talha KK.
For more information, visit the website.

12 January, Haiku in Photographic Expressions – A Mini Workshop @ Ilham Gallery
Learn how to create visual poetry with your photographs. You’ll be guided to put together a mini-photo series which may be influenced by haikus or poems referencing the peaks of Mount Fuji and Mount Kinabalu. The workshop is led by Stacy Liu and Nadirah—both featured photographers in the ongoing Two Mountains Photography Project exhibition.
For registration and more information, please contact [email protected].

12 January, Spring Roars! Collective Market @ KLPac
Co-curated by local label Soundscape Records and Taiwan’s Emerge Music, the inaugural City Roars! Festival brings together independent artists and musicians from across the region to collaborate and showcase progressive musical ideas and genres under one roof. Also part of the festival is the Spring Roars! Collective Market, where you’ll find your fix of food, craft pieces and workshops.
For ticketing and more information, visit the website. More on the collective market here.

12 January, Travel Journaling Workshop @ CzipLee
If your 2019 resolution is to start a journal, or more specifically a travel journal, then this is a good place to start. In this workshop, the instructor Gladys will guide you to create ‘A Day in Your Life’ in sketches.
For registration and more information, visit the event page.

19 – 20 January, Sunny Side Up Market – CNY Edition @ Slate at The Row
Get your home and wardrobe ready for the Lunar New Year with a festive shopping run to Sunny Side Up Market. Featured vendors include Ficus & Jar, Naren Home, Organically Moi and Janet Pottery.
For more information, visit the event page.

24 – 27 January, In/Out @ KLPac
A devised physical theatre play about longing and acceptance, In/Out is a story of a girl who experiences the world in a unique way, exploring what it feels like to be included and excluded just for being the person you are. It is Ho Lee Ching’s second directorial work after her sold out production of OCD in 2018.
For ticketing and more information, visit the website.

Ongoing exhibitions:
Now on till 15 January 2019, Trincomalee – My Father’s Stories and the Lost Photographs @ Shalini Ganendra Advisory
Recently acquired for the private collection of the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C., Trincomalee by award-winning fine artist and photographer Liz Fernando puts the spotlight on lost images reconstructed from Sri Lanka’s collective memory and oral histories relayed to the artist by her father. This exhibition highlights the creation and deconstruction of an unfolding narrative that exposes the fragility of memories while exploring the concept of nostalgia.
For more information, visit the website.

Now on till 27 January 2019, Two Mountains Photography Project 3.0 @ Ilham Gallery
A joint photography project by Steven Lee of KLPA Events and Klee, Inc Paris Tokyo’s Naoko Ohta, Two Mountains features personal photo-stories about two iconic peaks: Mount Fuji in Japan and Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. Discover the legends, folklore and traditions of the mountains through the eyes of three selected photographers from each country.
For more information, visit the website.

Now on till 28 February 2019, GWKL: Experiencing Pudu Jail’s Graffiti @ Badan Warisan Malaysia Gallery Space (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
Part of the Gallery Weekend Kuala Lumpur 2018 programme, this exhibition by Dr. K Azril Ismail features images taken in 2002-03 of graffiti within the old Pudu Jail. Get a glimpse of the prisoners’ etched narratives onto the walls and join in the discourse about the process of the graffiti—was it art, or was it cumulative of cultural languages? There will be a ‘meet the artist’ session on 12 January.
For more information, visit the event page.

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Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg’s Autumn’17 campaign is an ode to the beauty of New York City
The Big Apple

20.08.2017
By Joan Kong

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For its Autumn 2017 campaign, the fashion house pays an homage to its birthplace, New York City, with a cast of exuberant characters highlighting the city’s unique beauty. Shot by highly sought-after photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the campaign follows four models from different backgrounds—Luna Bijl from Netherlands, Yoon Young Bae from South Korea, Angok Mayen from Sudan and Cara Taylor from America—as they each embark on their own journey to discover what New York City truly embodies—self-expression, freedom, humour and originality—dressed in key pieces from DVF’s Autumn 2017 collection.

The campaign highlights some of the custom prints of the season, such as the abstract ‘Elsden’, bold ‘Belmont’ leopard and the ‘Benton’ floral motifs, complementing the vibrancy of the locations. Aside from shooting at various locations in New York City—Harlem, Tompkins Square Park, Liberty Island and different spots in Manhattan, the brand also incorporated real residents of the city—break-dancers, chess players and rope jumpers—in the campaign, underlining the energy of the sidewalks, complete with a voice-over of a poem (a metaphor for discovering the city and falling love), written by up-and-coming Brooklyn-based poet, Rachel Kang.

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Beauty
3 Power-packed serums from Kiehl’s to give skin the added boost
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28.06.2017
By Gwen Ong

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The health of our skin is not only about how it looks but also how it feels. While we may do everything right from proper cleansing to toning and moisturising, our skin can always do with an added bonus in the form of a serum, or two, or even three. Serum is often touted to be the ‘pick-me-up’ to give skin an extra boost by strengthening cells, increasing nourishment and protecting skin barrier.
This July, Kiehl’s is putting the spotlight on three of its powerful serums that should be in your skincare arsenal.

For a serum that offers accelerated cell turnover, refined texture, improve skin tone evenness, and support softer, more radiant skin, try the new Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate. It is an alternative to chemical peels with a gentler solution in which quinoa husk extract is used for the first time in a facial skincare product. Quinoa husk is discovered to be a natural desquamation ingredient. Desquamation is the shedding of the outermost layer of skin – this process slows down as we age and hydration level tends to diminish, thus our face don’t reflect light well. The serum is formulated with fruit acids, cactus extract and phytic acid to fight that; it works well as an overnight anti-ageing treatment.

The Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate is formulated specifically for age-related dehydration—a condition that dermatologists have identified as a leading contributor to the appearance of ageing skin. Age-related dehydration is caused by an imbalance of moisture within the skin that occurs as we age, thus you’re more prone to look older sooner. To address this concern, this serum works to “flood” the deepest surface layers of dehydrated skin to restore vital moisture. It has a potent complex of plant-based glycerin—a natural “moisture magnet”, and Shiso Leaf Extract, which helps to promote deep moisture within the skin’s surface layers.

Last but not least, the bestseller Kiehl’s Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate is designed to not only address the issues of fine lines and wrinkles, but also skin texture and radiance. It has a formulation containing a powerful and potent level of pure Vitamin C at 10.5%. Also known as L-Ascorbic Acid, this pure form of Vitamin C often appears as a water-soluble white crystalline powder, which is deemed unstable and rapidly deteriorates when exposed to oxygen and heat. Kiehl’s chemists have stabilised this form of Vitamin C by formulating it in a stabilising base of concentrated lotion, so it helps skin recover from some of the more visible effects of skin ageing. Vitamin C is highly regarded for its skin-loving benefits to help fight free radical damage, lessen fine lines and wrinkles, and speed up exfoliation for better skin-cell turnover. So this serum functions to slow down the ageing process and restore the appearance of health, youthful skin.

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Body + Wellness
How to get rid of keratosis pilaris (chicken skin)

30.07.2020
By BURO London

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As skin conditions go, keratosis pilaris is fairly innocuous. But while it may not have quite the ruthless redness of rosacea or the aggravated itch of eczema, it’s still annoying. Although we’re keen to shun the concept that you must be ‘summer-ready’ in order to freely enjoy warmer weather, if keratosis pilaris forces you to pause before leaving the house in something sleeveless then it’s a problem. After all, feeling uncomfortable in your own skin isn’t exactly conducive to a good summer.
SO WHAT IS IT EXACTLY?
According to Dr Christopher Hensby, skincare expert for CeraVe, keratosis pilaris “is a harmless skin condition caused by a build-up of keratin around hair follicles that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks.”
But how does a ‘build-up of keratin’ happen? That would be “due to skin cells not exfoliating properly and collecting in the top of the hair follicle,” as cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting puts it.

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WHY ME?
The misfortune of having such lazy bastards as skin cells can, like many things, be blamed on your parents. “If one of your parents has it, you have a 50 per cent chance of getting it,” says Dr Sam. Not that you’ll be suffering in solitude: “It’s a very common skin problem and I see a lot of it in the clinic. In fact, as many as 40 per cent of the population suffer from it,” she adds.
SHOULD I JUST SCRUB IT OFF?
Absolutely not. “Whilst it’s tempting to try to scrub the roughness away, it responds best to chemical exfoliation using alpha hydroxy acids,” says Dr Sam. Physical exfoliation isn’t just ineffective when it comes to combating keratosis pilaris however, it’s also reckless.
“The keratotic plug associated with keratosis pilaris extends deep into the hair follicle, building up to the surface where bumps appear. Even if possible, scrubbing deeply enough to unclog this build-up would be extremely damaging to the skin,” says Dr Hensby. Not to mention that this is the type of ‘extremely damaging to the skin’ that results in “the enhanced penetration of chemical and biological insults from the environment such as bacteria”—no one wants that.
MAYBE TAN IT OFF?
No! Especially not in the context of using alpha hydroxy acids which are notorious in increasing the skin’s sensitivity to the sun and therefore require an accompanying arsenal of sun protection methods for safe use. Obviously there’s nothing wrong with faking it though: “I usually recommend using a gradual self-tan product to help mask the redness if it’s bothersome,” says Dr Sam.
WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT IT THEN?
As previously stated, Dr Sam recommends alpha hydroxy acids to get rid of keratosis pilaris. This would mean applying a moisturiser that features either lactic or glycolic acid (such as Gallinée’s Body Milk and Pixi Glycolic Body Lotion) twice daily. For Dr Hensby, salicylic acid—a beta hydroxy acid that you can find in Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash—is also useful as it “causes tissue cells to swell, soften and desquamate thereby opening the partially blocked hair follicle orifice and allowing the accumulated contents to be expelled resulting in an improvement of the condition.”
Sounds glorious, doesn’t it?
HOW DO I MAKE SURE IT DOESN’T GET WORSE?
“Cold winter weather can exacerbate keratosis pilaris,” says Dr Sam. “It’s advisable to avoid using overly hot water to shower and to use a soap-free cleanser to avoid depleting skin barrier function even further.” We’d also suggest lower central heating, reduced air conditioning and using a humidifier—or just a sweaty trip to the tropics.
CAN I GO NOW?
Fine then, but remember this: it’s impossible to completely eradicate keratosis pilaris. As Dr Sam says, “it requires ongoing management to maintain control.” Keep fighting the good fight, in other words.
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This article was originally published on BURO London.

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Film, TV + Theatre
Should you bother watching Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘The Goop Lab’ on Netflix?

01.02.2020
By Stephanie Boey

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When I received a text from my Editor asking me to write a piece about Gwyneth Paltrow‘s The Goop Lab series on Netflix, I thought, “Well, this will be interesting”. I’ll admit, I’m not sold on Gwyneth’s “modern lifestyle brand”. When it launched in 2008, it started out as a newsletter which promoted an unattainable way of life for most normal non-celebrity folk, endorsing products that came with a hefty price tag, but most pressingly, questionable efficacy.
The one that immediately comes to mind are the energy healing stickers. How could circular multi-coloured adhesives that looked a lot like the ones in your sticker book back in the ’90s be responsible for healing ailments?!

Now, I’d like to think I’m a fairly logical person. I’m not supertitious. I don’t pay attention to fortunes, tarot card readings and the like (but I’ll admit to following trendy astrological Instagram accounts. The memes are too good to pass up). I also like to think that I’m driven by cold, hard facts which I guess is part of my personality and remnants of my academic pursuits. So naturally, when I first heard about Goop, I immediately wrote it off as nonsense.
With a name like that, it’s hard to take Goop seriously. The word has a negative connonation, associated with something gross and slimy. The Oxford dictionary defines the word as a “thick, soft, sticky substance that looks, tastes, or feels unpleasant” ie. yuck.
The notoriety that followed affirmed my thoughts that Gwyneth Paltrow was a loony:
The 15 most ridiculous health products Goop suggests you should buy
A guide to Goop’s most ridiculous advice
and most recently…
Why is Gwyneth Paltrow selling a candle that smells like her vagina?

I wasn’t even phased when I heard about the vagina candle. She’s spoken about weirder things like US$15,000 dildos and vaginal jade eggs, for instance. I chuckled at the news, and after finding out that it was retailing for US$75, my first thought was, “Wow, that’s actually almost affordable for Goop.” The product description on the website read…
“With a funny, gorgeous, sexy, and beautifully unexpected scent, this candle is made with geranium, citrusy bergamot, and cedar absolutes juxtaposed with Damask rose and ambrette seed to put us in mind of fantasy, seduction, and a sophisticated warmth.”
Sounds like a bunch of nonsense right? But yo, it’s sold out.
That still isn’t surprising to me. (It speaks a lot about human behaviour when people would pay ridiculous amounts of money for a pair of (ugly) sneakers they cannot even run in, or a brick for that matter. We love a good hype, and especially a scandal.) What surprised me was learning that Goop was infiltrating Netflix! The Goop Lab by Gwyneth Paltrow is a docu-series on the exploration of ideas that may seem “out there or too scary”. And when you hit play on each episode, this disclaimer will appear:
“The following series is designed to entertain and inform-not provide medical advice”
The first episode, The Healing Trip talks about psychedelics in the context of treatment. There are multiple studies on its healing benefits on people suffering from PTSD, severe anxiety and depression and the format of the show follows Gwneyth and Goop’s Chief Content Officer, Elise Loehnen casually interviewing experts of the field at the Goop HQ in Santa Monica.

Their first guests were Will Siu, a psychiatrist and Mark Haden, the executive director of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Canada. The episode highlights how psychedelics were less of a stigma back in the day and were in fact legal until its criminalisation in 1966. The episode includes a few case studies for credibility, but the whole premise of The Goop Lab is that the team gets to experience it first hand, so a few selected members flew to Jamaica to experience magic mushrooms.
The experts describe its physiological effects of the psychedelics, saying that it mutes the fight or flight response, meaning you’re free of fear and are able to “let go”. In that sense, that’s where the therapeutic aspect comes in, allowing you to deal and feel with things you may be surpressing. One member of the team chose to go on this journey to cope with personal traumas while others were possibly seeking an experience of enlightenment. “I would like to understand myself in the context of a bigger universe, beyond how I intellectualise it in my brain”, said Elise.

Watching a bunch of people trip out on drugs is definitely entertaining. Especially when you’re on the other side of the screen, completely sober and snacking on Chinese New Year pineapple tarts. The episode was filled with emotions, plenty of tears and laughter, each of them exhibiting different responses, but all extremely and completely vulnerable at that moment.
I’m no expert on psychedelics but Elise said something that stuck with me: “At the end of the day, this idea that this work needs to be done in secret, that it’s shameful. That it’s not appropriate to be vulnerable in front of other people, I think is one of the paralysing things going on in our society”. She does have a point.
Growing up, I saw vulnerability as weakness. And I believe it is in our conservative Asian culture that sharing or opening up is not the norm. Previous traumas teach us to have our walls up, defences on and be on guard at all times. We’re told and taught to be strong constantly. Maybe Gwyneth is on to something here. We may not have to resort to psychedelics but perhaps we should be more open and kinder to ourselves. Perhaps being vulnerable is the first step to healing?
The show consists of 6 episodes and explores more unorthodox concepts like snowga (yes, yoga done in the freezing temperatures), vampire facials and energy healing. But speaking of vulnerability, The Pleasure is Ours episode particularly took to my interest. The episode revolved around the female anatomy and as the name suggests, pleasure. (But surprisingly, it did not include the aforementioned US$15,000 dildo or jade egg.)
The notorious episode has already been receiving headlines about its contents:
– How The Goop Lab filmed a woman’s real, life orgasm
– What The Goop Lab gets right (and wrong) about sex
– The Goop Lab sends Netflix fans wild filming female orgasms for pleasure episode
I watched the episode. And sorry to disappoint but the orgasm scene was not overtly explicit. And neither was it the main focus of the episode. Rather, it was more as females, the acceptance of our bodies, specifically our genitalia. Being Asian and growing up in a moderately conservative country, I’m well-aware of how taboo the subject is here in Malaysia. Aside from religious and “moral” aspects, we’ve also been conditioned to think that there is something wrong with our bodies seen through the rise of bleaching products, creams and surgeries. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, labiaplasty surgeries increased by 45% worldwide between 2015 and 2016.
Though, I must warn you, the orgasm scene may not have been overtly explicit but the episode does shine light on vulvas, literally. (Also TIL: Vagina is the official term for the birthing canal only. Everything else falls under the vulva category). Women exploring their sexuality is often looked at in a negative light. If a man is sexually empowered, he’s labeled a player. But if the tables are turned and the same principle is applied to a woman she’s a slut? Why the double-standard here? Betty Dodson, a sex educator and author, made a very powerful statement during the show: “We’re very dangerous when we’re knowledgeable”.

Considering all the ruccus surrounding the episode, what I was truly getting from it was merely a message about being comfortable in your own skin and owning your sexuality. And doing away with the ingrained thoughts of shame and fear. Also, open communication with your partner. (Which I feel is important in any given situation, in or out of the bedroom.)
Gwyneth explains that the idea of Goop is to achieve “optimisation of self”. Wellness is not a new concept but its increasing popularity in the recent years has made it a growing topic of discussion. And if I’ve learned anything in my humble 27 years of existence, it’s that being happy and relaxed is the true way to being our best selves. I may not agree to all of the methods The Goop Lab advocates for but to each their own. Some argue that the show preaches pseudoscience and I will have to agree with the NHS when they condemned the show as a “considerable health risk”. Doing yoga in sub-zero temperatures and openly advocating psychedelics may pose harm on young, impressionable minds.
But ultimately, the show raises questions and peaks curiosity. I can be very skeptical, and get frustrated when things cannot be explained scientifically. The energy healing episode definitely is one I cannot logically understand. But from a scientific standpoint, there is a plausible reason behind it. Take the well-known placebo effect as an example. What makes the drug or treatment effective isn’t the treament itself, but it’s the belief that it will work. And strangely enough, that’s all that matters? At the end of the day, it’s really what you choose to believe in. So, it’s really about mind over matter, y’all.

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Fashion
Buro 24/7 Exclusive: Watch what happens at the Armani/Silos after dark
Slam-dunk

22.12.2016
By Buro247

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Just when we thought the Olimpia Milano versus Panathinaikos Athens Euroleague fixture at the Mediolanum Forum was exciting, enters a new short film featuring the former team. Shot in the Armani/Silos, the exhibition space devoted to celebrate the 40 years of Giorgio Armani‘s career and style, the film marks the decision to extend the closing date of the Emotions of the Athletic Body exhibition. Curated by the Italian designer, the exhibition showcases photographs dedicated to sports. In the film, members of the Olimpia Milano team in Armani’s pictures are seen coming to life. Watch what they are up to after dark in the exclusive film premiere below:

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Technology
Tick Tock Tech Talk: A review of Apple’s iPhone 12 line-up in 2 minutes

11.01.2021
By Rachel Au

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When Apple unveiled their iPhone 12 line-up, there were several key reactions. One, the shocker of a total of four phones. Two, the shocking price tag. Three, the rather (seemingly) underwhelming lack of new features or upgrades. I get it—we can be honest about that. But that’s what this Tick Tock Tech Talk review is for. So many things to talk about, so little time. For a quick take, watch the video below where I summarise the key similarities and differences between all four iPhone 12 phones, the good and the bad, and more. Read on for a fuller digest.

CAMERA
The first thing I look for in a smartphone is the camera. Trust me, I currently have over 11,000 photos and more than 2,000 videos in my Camera Roll (thank goodness for 516GB of memory space on the iPhone 12 Pro Max). While the new family of iPhone 12 phones does not seem very different from its predecessors, I can assure you that the LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor on the Pro variants is a game-changer.
It’s meant primarily for two things: Better low-light capabilities and sharper, faster loading of AR details. The latter is great if you play AR games or work with interior design. The former is where it’s more relatable for most. Across the board, all four phones have improved low-light capabilities but the ones with LiDAR see faster autofocus and on some occasions, Night Mode doesn’t even kick in. And when it does, the auto timer for it is faster (on average, one second).
In addition, you can now use Night Mode for all the lenses: the Ultra Wide, Wide, telephoto and even the front-facing camera. Of course, only the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have the telephoto lens. The main difference from there is that the smaller Pro can do a digital zoom up to 6x (2x optical zoom in, 4x optical zoom range) while the Pro Max zooms digitally to 7x (2.5 optical zoom in, 5x optical zoom range).

Shot on iPhone 12 Pro Max under low-light conditions

Notice how prominent the shadows are, distinctive from the leaves

Shot on iPhone 12 Pro Max on a gloomy day—the texture/colour difference of the clouds is not lost

Quick enough to catch swift moments

The glisten of that roasted turkey though

Even without Night Mode, you could still make out the edges of the cat’s fur and whiskers

Night Mode on iPhone 12 Pro Max—shot in a completely dark room with the only light source being the main area outside

Night Mode on iPhone 12—shot under the same conditions as the previous photo. There’s a slight difference in quality where this shot is noticeably grainier by a smidge

The iPhone 12 delivering impeccable sharpness to even a selfie with the front-facing camera—are those my pores?!

PERFORMANCE
New phones, new chipset and the for the iPhone 12 phones, they’re all powered by the new A14 Bionic, which Apple deems as the fastest chip out there. For the average user—or even content creators who dabble in photography and videography, as well as mobile gamers—it does indeed do the work almost instantaneously, be it switching between apps, scrolling, heavy gameplay, or rendering detailed images or videos.
BATTERY
And thus, considering all of the above, the battery life is substantial, if not a little better than expected. But the size does matter. The iPhone 12 Pro Max does see a longer battery life compared to the iPhone 12 Mini. Even then, the 12 Mini does see it through at least a full day with average use.

DESIGN, LOOK and FEEL
Boxy edges! While it does seem like a throwback to the iPhone 4 days, I can’t say I’m affected much by the change but it’s one way to look different from the rest of the smartphones of today who continue to opt for a curved design. That being said, the boxy edges do help give a better grip but once you put on a casing, you probably won’t feel much difference. What I do love—and do not dare test—is the ceramic shield glass for the front. Apple says it has a 4x better drop protection, thus better shatter protection. The downside is that it’s not really scratch-proof.
In addition, the front notch is still apparent as ever but if you’re a regular iPhone user like I am, you’ll find that it doesn’t distract from most day-to-day activities on the phone.

FINAL VERDICT
So which iPhone 12 should you buy? Personally, I didn’t feel a lot of difference after switching over from an iPhone 11 Pro Max to the 12 Pro Max but only because the 11 Pro Max was already so good. It was snippy-snappy in terms of performance, the graphics were great, and the battery life was souped-up too. Camera-wise, if you don’t often take night-time photography, again, it’s not necessary to switch. Yet.
But if you’re using an iPhone XS/XS Max/XR or below, then yes, you will surely find the price tag and its throng of high-tech features justifiable. Alternatively, if you prefer using a smaller-sized phone, the iPhone 12 Mini is amazing for its size and there’s no compromise on quality since it has the same 12-megapixel camera, A14 Bionic chip, ceramic shield glass and more.
MORE: For a more budget-friendly small-sized alternative, consider the iPhone SE (2020)
While there might be memes of how Apple is taking it slow with the upgrades for the iPhone in recent years, you have to admit, they make sure whatever’s working, works better. And the ‘something new’ is definitely stable to use with little room for error. They’re built to last. So why four phones? In my opinion, it’s options. It’s defying a stereotype that the smaller phone isn’t as powerful as those with a bigger screen. It’s looking at your lifestyle and analysing what you really need (how often do you use the zoom on your camera or play with AR apps?) but there’s reassurance that the core of the smartphone is still high-tech, advanced one, ready to be pushed a little more, if needed. Options.
The iPhone 12 line-up starts from RM3,399. For more info, visit their website.

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Fashion
Cos to open first Malaysia store at Pavilion Elite
Chic minimalism

17.10.2016
By Buro247

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H&M’s older and sleek sister is set to land in Malaysia for the first time. Owned by Stockholm-based H&M group, Cos is renowned for its timeless silhouettes and easy-to-wear neutrals. The new store interior will reflect the brand’s design values and aesthetic of clean-lines and natural elements. Expect furniture from mid-century, modern designers that will grace the lounge area.
Located at Pavilion Elite, the Cos store will open with the Autumn/Winter 2016 collection: reinvented classics, hybrid garments and timelessness that lives beyond seasons. Martin Andersson, Head of Menswear Design at COS commented ”There is an effortless elegance to the collection through fabrication, silhouette and design. Many pieces feel almost like an illusion through blurred and soft shapes and fabrics”. In addition to high-quality and affordable womenswear and menswear, the store will also carry accessories, jewellery and footwear.
More information about Cos’s Pavilion Elite opening will be posted once available. In the meantime, check out a sneak peek of the Aw2016 collection (and get your wallets ready!)
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