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#RedCarpet: Arrivals at the 2016 American Music Awards
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21.11.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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In between Drake swooping the most nominations tonight (beating Michael Jackson’s record!) and pop powerhouse Ariana Grande clinching the Artist of the Year Award, the American Music Awards 2016 tonight had its fair share of glitz and glamour alongside outstanding performances from the music industry’s finest. Amidst Co-hosts Jay Pharoah and Gigi Hadid dropping plenty of impersonations that cracked the audience up, highlights include Niall Horan’s mesmerising acoustic performance of his tune, ‘This Town’, Justin Bieber’s live video act from Switzerland, and not to mention, Selena Gomez’s gripping speech as she accepted the award for Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist. Fashion wise, celebs killed the red carpet game during the arrivals—not to mention, Gigi’s jaw-dropping outfit changes (there were five in total) while she was hosting in the spotlight. Check out what stars wore as they celebrated the best from the American music scene that night:
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NYFW SS16: 3.1 Phillip Lim

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NYFW SS16: 3.1 Phillip Lim
It-girl vibes

15.09.2015
By Buro247

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It’s amazing what a difference a backdrop can make. With its floral, earthy tones and relaxed cuts and silhouettes, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s SS16 collection first appears to fit right into the wardrobe of an effortless fashionista on a mediterranean holiday. But throw in the designer’s runway theme of “stop and smell the flowers” – complete with mounds of soil and a desolute atmosphere – and it comes off as a bid to stride fashionably forward in a post-apocalyptic world.
Despite all odds, the collection is breezy and relaxed, almost lazy but chic with its oversized silhouettes, airy paperbag-waist trousers, parkas and blouses with baggy bishop sleeves, paired with bits of access string and cloth flailing about. The flowers in question, of course, are found embroidered and printed on the garments, set against smooth satin, pinstripes and the odd metallic dash here and there.
Each of these elements are mixed and matched, often contributing to the deconstructed appearance of the collection. Asymmetrical swipes and slits are a recurring aesthetic while cut-outs only serve as venture to make this collection as elaborate as it’s allowed to be.
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Beauty
A Christmas lunch with a lovely bunch, unveiling the Buro 24/7 Christmas Beauty Dollhouse
#BuroLovesGiving

08.12.2016
By Gwen Ong

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Shrieks of laughter and warm greetings echoed throughout the room at the Sunken Cabana of The St Regis KL as we gathered with Friends of Buro for an early Christmas lunch. The agenda of the day was a simple one, or rather, a heartfelt one as we express our gratitude to those who have extended their friendships to us in the last year. 2016 marks our first anniversary and it’s been an amazing journey making sweet memories with everyone in the last 12 months.
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Time sure has flown by. Hence, the Buro 24/7 Christmas lunch was the perfect excuse to play catch up and play dollhouse. That’s right! This year, in the spirit of our #BuroLovesGiving tradition, we surprise our Friends of Buro with an exclusive beauty box like no other—the Buro 24/7 Malaysia Christmas Beauty Dollhouse!
This special box is filled with 18 amazing beauty products that all a girl ever need. From skincare to makeup, haircare and fragrance, our Friends of Buro went home with gifts from Chanel, La Prairie, Cosme Decorte, Shu Uemura, SKII, Lancôme, Sulwhasoo, Makeup Forever, NARS, Dior, L’Oreal Professionnel and Panasonic. Check out the unboxing video here.
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Over scrumptious food and bubbly drinks, we had a good time getting reacquainted with our guests, who gamely took part in some table topics discussions and a few rounds of passing the parcels.
By the end of the afternoon, a fleet of Mercedes-Benz automobiles were on standby to ferry the ladies and their Buro 24/7 Malaysia Christmas Beauty Dollhouses home. Our sincere thanks to all our Friends of Buro for spending the afternoon with us and to our partners who have made this day an amazing one.
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Music
For an Ibiza you’ve never seen: Listen to Loewe’s “Close to Paradise”
Back to Paula's Ibiza

11.08.2017
By Buro247

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From its opening in 1972 and well into the ’90s. Paula’s Ibiza was the place to be. Something of a  legend in the fashion scene, the cult shopping destination was frequented by the likes of Donna Summer, Freddie Mercury, Valentino and countless artistes and aristocrats.

Having been inspired by prints and items from Paula’s during his childhood visits to the island, Jonathan Anderson launched a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza for Spring Summer 2017. The capsule featured summery clothing and accessories of turquoise and saffron gussied up with tropical print.

But no island holiday is complete without the perfect soundtrack.

Thus, we welcome the infectious summer anthem, “Close to Paradise” produced by Loewe in collaboration with the band Soulwax and prolific sound director Michel Gaubert (who is also behind the runway soundtracks of Loewe and JW Anderson, amongst numerous other shows in Paris and Milan). A spin of the record transports listeners to the wild nights of Ibiza in the seventies and eighties through an eclectic tempo spliced with the narration of four local characters, providing four unique perspectives on the island’s esoteric allure.

The full experience comes in the form of a record. An editorial ode to Ibiza condensed into a 12-chapter digital publication can be downloaded for free on iTunes. Give “Ibiza: Close to Paradise” a listen and hear how 16 prominent personalities and 12 iconic places left an indelible mark on the island.

Musical Track
Listen now on Soundcloud and on Deeweestudio.com.

Available to download digitally on iTunes and Spotify in August 2017

Vinyl release
Available to buy from DEEWEE and The Vinyl Factory

Full iBook
Free on iTunes (Ibiza: Close to Paradise)

Full Podcast
(Full versions in both English and Spanish) – available on Soundcloud

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Fashion buzz: Taylor Swift rebrands merch following plagiarism accusations, Louis Vuitton Men’s SS21 show goes live in Shanghai, and more

10.08.2020
By Joan Kong

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Taylor Swift responds to plagiarism accusations
Swifties all over the world rejoiced when Taylor Swift released a surprise album, Folklore, over two weeks ago, and along with the drop, were album merch that consists of cardigan, T-shirt, phone cases and more. But it didn’t take long for Amira Rasool, the owner of The Folklore, a luxury African apparel brand to reach out to the pop icon’s team due to the similarity of the name and the logos.

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This morning, it came to my attention that musician #TaylorSwift is selling merchandise to go along with her new album ‘Folklore’. She is currently selling merchandise with the words “The Folklore” printed on them. Based on the similarities of the design, I believe the designer of the merch ripped off my company’s logo. I am sharing my story to bring light to the trend of large companies/celebrities copying the work of small minority-owned business owners. I am not going to let this blatant theft go unchecked. Please tag @diet_prada and @thefashionlaw under the post and share this on Twitter and IGz #TheRealFolklore #TheFolklore Original logo designed by @cainecasket
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Three days later, Taylor Swift’s team responded in a statement. “Yesterday, we were made aware of a complaint that the specific use of the word ‘the’ before ‘folklore album’ on some of the folklore album merchandise was of concern. Absolutely no merchandise using ‘the’ before the words ‘folklore album’ has been manufactured or sent out. In good faith, we honoured her request and immediately notified everyone who had ordered merchandise with the word ‘the’ preceding ‘folklore album’ that they will now receive their order with the design change.” Now this is how you resolve a controversy.
Virgil Abloh presents the Louis Vuitton Men’s SS21 show in Shanghai
After announcing its plans for a seasonless (and travelling) SS21 show during Men’s Paris Fashion Week last month, Virgil Abloh presented its Spring/Summer 2021 Menwear collection live in Shanghai. But unlike its previous streetwear influenced looks, the line-up this season is filled with whimsy and playful details that are very much needed during this time.
An array of graphic, vibrant looks come with plush characters attached to them, finished off with eye-catching accessories including mismatched sunnies and spliced hats. Chinese singer and actor Kris Wu also made a surprise appearance on the runway, with an inflatable “Zoooom With Friends” figure in tow.
Below are some of our favourite looks from the collection:

Quincy Brown is the face of Coach’s watches
Coach has unveiled its first face for its watches department, and it’s none other than friend of the brand, Quincy Brown. The actor and singer makes his debut in the C001 Watch campaign which features a collection of six different designs.
In a statement by the brand, Quincy Brown says, “Working with Coach has been a dream because it’s about so much more than the aesthetic. We’re not only aligned on values—they’ve always allowed me to be the real me. Finding a partnership like that is priceless. I’m so proud to be part of the C001 Watch campaign. In my opinion, time is the most valuable asset in our lives, especially now. We all have the same 24 hours, but it’s what you do with it that genuinely defines who you are.”

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Rihanna drops the latest Savage x Fenty collection
A day after Rihanna launched the highly anticipated Fenty Skin line, her Savage x Fenty brand also released its latest lingerie collection, featuring brand ambassor Nazanin Mandi. In the campaign images, the actress and model can be seen sporting the Tutti Fruity bodysuit.

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Lancel opens its first store in Pavilion KL

If you’re looking for new brands to shop from, you’re in luck, as the French luxury leather goods line Lancel has arrived on Malaysian shores with a store in Pavilion KL. Spanning across 24 square-meter, the compact boutique houses the brand’s signature sleek arm candies that pop against the Chappell green walls with gold accents.

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Best dressed at the 2018 Emmy Awards red carpet

18.09.2018
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Television’s biggest night went down just yesterday and celebrities definitely got the memo, dressing to the nines as they struck a pose or two at the 2018 Emmys red carpet. Gowns were a favourite, from boldly dramatic to kitschy yet chic—Tracee Ellis Ross pulled off a beautiful, billowy Valentino Haute Couture number in a vivid, fuchsia pink that matched her makeup to at tee, while another voluminous look was delivered by Marsai Martin in a tiered and ruffled Viktor&Rolf frock.
Angela Sarafyan made us all starry-eyed in her Christian Siriano gown, while Mandy Moore upped the ante in custom Rodarte. Feathers were pretty popular that evening as well—Penelope Cruz blew us away in pristine Chanel Haute Couture, and Sarah Paulson brought yang to the former’s yin in a fresh Oscar de la Renta look, right off the runway.
Ahead, our best dressed list at the 2018 Emmy Awards:
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Met Gala 2017: What the stars wore

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Met Gala 2017: What the stars wore
Look at the stars

01.05.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Hollywood’s A-listers glided upon the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City this evening to celebrate the biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala 2017. This year, the subject in focus for the gala is none other than the legendary Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons—the first living subject to be the focal point of the exhibition and gala since Yves Saint Laurent in 1983.

Stars took on that memo accordingly, flaunting their version of avant-garde while upping the glam factor. Rihanna, Pharrell and his wife Helen Lasichanh dressed to the theme in Comme des Garçons, while the event’s celebrity co-chair Katy Perry brought a gothic approach in a Maison Margiela Artisanal look, designed by John Galliano. Watch this space for live updates as the evening progresses:
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New trend alert: Here’s a breakdown of Blokettecore
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08.07.2023
By Low Sue Mae

Featured images: @irisloveunicorns/instagram, @luizacordery/instagram

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The unlikely combination of style elements from football and ballet has quickly captured the hearts of fashion enthusiasts and is now seen all over TikTok. Dubbed Blokettecore, the trend is an intriguing mix of the Coquette aesthetic and Blokecore, blending both masculinity and femininity together in a single look.
Even if you’ve never heard of the term, it’s highly likely you’ve seen it while scrolling through social media. What are the elements that complete this aesthetic? Think about raiding through your boyfriend, brother or father’s closet for oversized, sporty picks, and pairing them with your own feminine pieces such as tulle and ribbons.
Continue reading as we give you a guide on how to build the perfect Blokettecore outfit.

From the football section…

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Track jackets
One thing we’ve noticed about the trend is that the top is always sporty, hence the first piece that you need is a track jacket. Get a tight-fitted option (preferably a hip-length jacket). Pair it with a midi skirt, mini skirt or mini tennis skirt, and you’re set for the next step.

Studio Stripe-Detail Track Jacket, Wales Bonner

Monogram-Band Track Jacket, Off-White

Jerseys
If the weather’s too hot, pick a jersey instead. Have a favourite team you support? Wear it loud and proud! Funky with their bold logos, patterns and colours, yet relaxed and effortless in their silhouettes, a football jersey takes street fashion to another level.

Soccer Jersey Blue, Supreme Emilio Pucci

Short Sleeve Football T-shirt, Ambush

Football boots
To complete the trend, pick a pair of sleek football sneakers like this year’s trending Adidas Samba. However, if you don’t have them in your closet, any sports shoes with a similar boot silhouette will do.

Yellow/Black Mexico 66, Onitsuka Tiger

Samba Decon Shoes, Adidas

Adding elements from Balletcore…

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Ballet flats
Now, we know what you’re thinking—ballet flats with sportswear? Really? Don’t write it off just yet. This professional dance shoe has long entered the fashion scene and is seriously a versatile contender in the shoe department. If you don’t have a pair of ballet flats in your closet, you should seriously consider getting one, as they go with just about anything.

Tabi Ballerina Flats, Maison Margiela

Hangisi Flat Ballerina Shoes, Manolo Blahnik

Leg warmers
Ballet flats and leg warmers—a classic combination that could never go wrong. However, if you’ve just started exploring Blokettecore and want to play it safe, you should stick to ankle or knee-length socks instead.

Gray Training Leg Warmers, TheOpen Product

Off White High Halter Leg Warmers, Our Legacy

Ribbons
A vital accessory to tie the whole look together with cuteness and elegance, ribbons are an offbeat addition that surprisingly blends well with sportswear. Get creative and play around with them—you can either use ribbons to tie your braids, wear as a choker or even use as shoelaces.

Satin Bow, Shashi

Naples Satin Bow Hair Clip, Jennifer Behr

Mix all of the elements above together, and voila, you’ve mastered Blokettecore!

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Watches
The most beautiful jewellery spotted on the red carpet in Venice
Glittering stars

07.09.2017
By Su Fen Tan

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As we scout for the best dressed celebrities at the prestigious film festival in Venice, our eyes can’t help but be drawn to the stunning high jewellery pieces that are on show too. Ahead, browse through the most beautiful accessories that were spotted on the red carpet—from exquisite Chopard High Jewelry Collection picks to Tiffany & Co.’s delicate sparkles—and pick up a lesson or two in dressing to impress:
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Travel
A treat for your senses: Top 5 spa retreats in Asia
Luscious getaways

25.11.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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The Peninsula, Bangkok, Thailand

Located in a stunning three-storey Thai colonial-style building by the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula serves as a relaxing getaway in the bustling metropolis. Feel like royalty in this pampering retreat with an indulgent massage and facial, or opt for a bespoke treatment tailor-made to suit your needs for an enlightening spa experience.

Ayana and Rimba, Bali, Indonesia

The Ayana Resort and Spa Bali is perched on a cliff-top above Jimbaran Bay, offering majestic views of sunsets and the ocean-front. An integrated resort with Rimba Jimbaran Bali, get the best of both worlds as guests are invited to enjoy dining and recreation at both hotels through complimentary shuttle access. This holiday season, Thermes Marins Bali Spa at Ayana and the new Rimba Rooftop Spa have created a list of luscious spa treatments for a pampering good time leading into the new year.

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh, Perak

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful limestone hill, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat gives you the best of nature and tranquility. Just a short drive away from the city, this luxurious natural hot springs wellness retreat makes for the ideal rejuvenating and pampering weekend getaway.

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

In conjunction with the hotel’s tenth anniversary, The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Hotel launched the Perfect Ten Diamond Life Infusion Facial recently, just in time for the festive season. An indulging, holistic treatment designed to reverse the effects of aging on skin, there is hardly a better way of embracing the mantra ‘new year, new you’.

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Strip away the worries of the world with a spa experience at this unique Four Seasons. Nestled amidst the bamboo forests of the Golden Triangle, a holistic healing retreat awaits with traditional Thai massages and innovative rituals set against a serene, therapeutic environment.

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4 Rose beauty products to give you glowing skin by Valentine’s Day
Floral fineness

01.02.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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The first step to any skincare routine (after removing makeup that is) is cleansing. Dr Sebagh’s new Rose de Vie Cream Cleanser will make you rethink the importance of an effective cleanser. Its formula is infused with mineral-rich marine spring water, pumpkin seed extract, apricot oil and anti-pollution factor that helps shield your skin against pollution and environmental aggressors. A must-have if you’re targeting the effects of premature ageing.

Never underestimate the efficacy of a good toner—a keeper is one that nourishes your skin while refining your pores. Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner is alcohol-free and infused with real rose petals and rose fruit extracts, known for its toning and astringent properties. Worried about toners that dry out your skin? This toner has hyaluronic acid and angelica leaf extract to hydrate your skin in a jiffy.

If your skin is prone to feeling dry throughout the day, add in a serum-emulsion to your skincare routine for extra hydration. Melvita Rose Plumping Serum-Emulsion‘s active ingredient holds up to 20 times of water that penetrates deeply for instant skin plumping. You can use it three ways: Patting it into your skin with a sponge, using a face mask paper as an SOS mask, or patting it directly into your skin with your hands.

Lastly, don’t forget to moisturise adequately. By Terry Baume de Rose Face Cream works as a replenishing multi-active balm that preserves your skin’s moisture levels while protecting it over time. Naturally, its welcoming scent (quite like a bouquet of roses) makes it a luxurious add-on to your beauty routine. Use it over your face and neck twice a day, or whenever your skin needs an intensive repairing care.

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Technology
Everything Apple just announced: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, new iPads and more

15.09.2021
By Rachel Au

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The long-awaited Apple September event has come to a close and on its tail is a series of upgraded products for the year and a new fitness programme to add to its subscription ecosystem. Read on for a gist of everything Apple just announced.
iPhone 13
As the buzz and leaks predicted, the next in line for Apple’s smartphone category is the iPhone 13, alongside the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Like its predecessors, the smartphones come in the same sleek flat edge design and a Ceramic Shield front cover—a screen that’s tougher than any smartphone glass—but with some subtle changes. All four phones have an IP68 rating for water resistance to protect the phone from common spills. Plus, the notch on the front is now smaller but packs the same breakthrough TrueDepth camera system, including Face ID.
At its core is the new A15 Bionic—the fastest chip in a smartphone—complemented by a new 16-core Neural Engine, enabling incredible power for even the most demanding of tasks, efficiency, battery life improvements, graphics performance and more. Additionally, expect an advanced 5G experience with the customised design, allowing compatibility with more 5G bands, greater coverage, call quality, higher-quality video streaming, faster downloads and more.
We’ll break down the differences into two sub-categories below.
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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

Build: 6.1-inch (iPhone 13 ) | 5.4-inch (iPhone 13 mini)
Casing: An aluminium frame with a Ceramic Shield display on the front.
Display: Super Retina XDR OLED display that has been improved for an incredible contrast ratio and increase in brightness.
Rear camera: The rear camera layout now places the lenses diagonally for an advanced dual-camera system (Wide and Ultra Wide) in terms of both hardware and computational photography. In addition, there’s a new Wide camera with the biggest sensor ever in an iPhone. The results: Less noise and brighter results in dim lighting conditions and steadier shots.

iPhone 13 camera—shot on Night mode with the Wide lens

iPhone 13 camera—shot under low-light conditions with the Wide lens

iPhone 13 camera—Smart HDR

iPhone 13 camera—shot the Ultra Wide lens

Cinematic mode

Camera lenses are now placed diagonally

Video: Capturing videos on the iPhone gets more exciting with the introduction of Cinematic mode—think of it as Portrait mode for videos.
Battery:
The iPhone 13 — 2.5 hours longer in a day than the iPhone 12
The iPhone 13 mini — 1.5 hours longer in a day than the iPhone 12 mini
Colours: Pink, blue, midnight, starlight, and (Product)Red
Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB
Availability: Beginning October 8
Price in Malaysia: RM3,899 (iPhone 13) | RM3,399 (iPhone 13 mini)
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iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Build: 6.1-inch (iPhone 13 Pro) | 6.7-inch (iPhone 13 Pro Max)
Casing: Ceramic Shield front cover, textured matte glass back with a surgical-grade stainless steel band. The rear camera part features a stainless steel trim surrounding each sapphire crystal lens.
Display: An all-new Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion and an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz.
Rear camera: The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max offer the usual triple camera system except with new Ultra Wide, Wide and Telephoto lens. Night mode comes to all three lenses, and in addition, the new 77mm Telephoto lens enables up to 3x optical zoom. Apple adds that macro photography is now possible with these upgrades.

iPhone 13 Pro camera—Macro photography of a mushroom

iPhone 13 Pro camera—Macro photography of a leaf texture

iPhone 13 Pro camera—shot under low-light conditions

iPhone 13 Pro camera—3x zoom

iPhone 13 Pro camera—shot in Night mode

iPhone 13 Pro camera—Smart HDR

iPhone 13 Pro camera with its sapphire crystal lens

Video: Macro videos are also possible, and the new Cinematic mode—the Portrait mode of videos—gives users even more opportunities to play with video-taking. With Night mode extended to all three lenses, you can expect all video modes to similarly offer better low-light capabilities with evident noise reduction.
Battery:
The iPhone 13 Pro — 1.5 hours longer in a day than the iPhone 12 Pro
The iPhone 13 Pro Max — 2.5 hours longer in a day than the iPhone 12 Pro Max
Colours: Graphite, gold, silver, and sierra blue (new)
Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB (new)
Availability: Beginning October 8
Starting price in Malaysia: RM4,899 (iPhone 13 Pro) | RM5,299 (iPhone 13 Pro Max)
Apple Watch Series 7

Apple Watch Series 7 in stainless steel
Build: The Apple Watch Series 7 silhouette has been refined with softer, more rounded corners and a unique refractive edge. In addition, it’s more durable than before, with a stronger, more crack-resistant front crystal, an IP6X certification for dust resistance, and a WR50 water resistance rating.
Display: The reengineered Always-On Retina display—70% brighter indoors than the Apple Watch Series 6—now offers 20% screen area with thinner borders for better readability.
Battery: Up to 18 hours, with 33% faster charging
Health features: Electrical heart sensor and ECG app, a Blood Oxygen sensor and app, Fall Detection, a new Mindfulness app and more.

Apple Watch Series 7

Refractive edge

Apple Watch Series 7 with the aluminium case

Apple Watch Series 7 offers a wider screen area

Cyclists-friendly: Cyclists will get more out of the Apple Watch Series 7 as it uses advanced algorithms to analyse GPS, heart rate, accelerometer, and gyroscope data to detect users who start riding a bike, prompting them to start an Outdoor Cycle workout. Those who use an e-bike too will receive more accurate metrics as it can measure active calories and whether users are riding with pedal-assist or with leg power alone.
Upgraded Fall Detection: Thanks to watchOS 8, the fall detection algorithms will be able to detect falls from a bike and other workout types.
Colours: Midnight, starlight, green, and a new blue and (Product)Red
Size options: 41mm and 45mm
*Previous Apple Watch bands are compatible with the new Apple Watch Series 7
Availability: “Later this fall”
Price in Malaysia: TBC
iPad 9th Gen (2021)

Display: 10-inch Retina display with True Tone
Performance: Housing an A13 Bionic chip, it’s 20% more powerful than its predecessor, 3x faster than the best-selling Chromebook, and up to 6x faster than the best-selling Android tablet.
Camera: 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Centre Stage (currently available on the iPad Pro only)
Supports: Apple Pencil 1st Gen, Smart Keyboard
Colours: Silver and space grey
Storage options: 64GB and 256GB
Availability: “Soon”
Price in Malaysia: From RM1,499

iPad mini (2021)

Display: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and an all-screen design
Performance: The new A15 Bionic chip sits at its core, delivering a whopping 80% faster performance than the previous generation
Camera: 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Centre Stage (currently available on the iPad Pro only) whereas on the back is 12MP lens with Focus Pixels and a True Tone flash

What else is new: Landscape stereo speakers; Touch ID now on the top button of the iPad mini; Apple Pencil 2nd Gen support which enables wireless charging by just attaching it magnetically to the iPad mini; 5G; USB-C port
Supports: Apple Pencil 2nd Gen, Smart Folio
Colours: Pink, starlight, purple, and space grey
Storage options: 64GB and 256GB
Availability: “Soon”
Price in Malaysia: From RM2,299

Apple Fitness+

On top of Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+ and Podcasts, there’s now something for the fitness enthusiasts. With Apple Fitness+, you’ll find new ways to work out in a group or alone, and it even offers guided meditation and Pilates. Another new feature coming to Fitness+ is ‘Workouts to Get Ready for Snow Season’ led by two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion Ted Ligety. Fitness+ is already available in some countries, but for those of us in Malaysia, it would be a welcomed programme with its unique features, star trainers and customised curations. For example, there is a feature where workouts are paired with workout playlists according to artists such as Billie Eilish, Calvin Harris and Nicki Minaj. If you prefer working out in a group (remotely), Group Workouts powered by SharePlay will offer support for up to 32 people at a time where everyone will be able to see (and hear) friends and family onscreen (via FaceTime on iPhone, iPad or Apple TV). Everyone will also be able to see how each other is progressing towards closing their Activity Rings and more.
Availability: Later this year
For more info, visit Apple’s website.
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The best food vendors to have at your wedding reception (that your guests would actually enjoy)

21.02.2020
By Charmaine Loh

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Make your wedding a more fun experience with these alternative food vendors that offer local delights and sweet treats
When it comes to food at weddings, there’s not much to look forward to—especially if the reception is held at a hotel that offers the usual seven-course meal that leaves a lot (for our bellies) to be desired.
For your big day, take an unconventional route with catering and opt for food vendors to whet your guests’ appetite? Here are some of our suggestions that you will surely satisfy anyone’s tummies.
Prefer something safe? These desserts are surely loved by all:
Ice cream

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Who says you can’t have dessert before dinner? Many of us can vouch for having a cold treat to beat the heat or just because. The best part is that it’s great for both adults and kids alike. Local ice cream brands that you can consider for your big day include Inside Scoop, Kind Kones and Crème De La Crème.
If you’re looking for cool (pun unintended) ways to serve your guests, go for Inside Scoop. Their options include a scoop-it-yourself mini cart, a scoop station (that also serves their famous waffles) and even a Volkswagon Kombi if your wedding is outdoors.
Another ice creamery that we would recommend is Kind Kones—perfect for guests who are vegan or are conscious of their weight. Lastly, for preservative-, flavouring- and colouring-free artisanal ice cream, call up Crème De La Crème. Besides ice cream, try out their super adorable petit gâteaux for your big day.

Pastries

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Pastries are also another universally-loved treat, be it doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies or tarts. For a filling option, go for doughnuts—we recommend Patina by Three. As suggested by their motto “round food for every mood”, they specialise in these ‘hole-some’ pastries in an assortment of flavours including pandan gula melaka and Earl Grey rose water.
For Instagrammable pastries, you definitely can’t go wrong with Jaslyn Cakes. If you’ve ever visited their cafes, you’ll know how decadently good their sweet treats are. Another well-known cafe-cum-bakery is Lisette’s. Ring them up for all sorts of baked goodies such as croissants, danishs and pies.

Want to embrace the Malaysian in you? Go for these options:
Lok-lok

If you don’t know what lok-lok is, think of it as on-the-go steamboat/hot pot. The food is typically cooked in chicken or tom yam broth, and all served on sticks. You can usually find them sold in a food truck by the road side but fret not, many of them now offer options to go indoors.
Lok-lok is a no-brainer if you’re looking to add a local twist to your wedding. Plus, it’s almost a comfort food for some. Our suggestions include Fat One Lok-lok, Lok-lok King On Wheels and Lok-lok Fatt.

Kuih

On the topic of adding a local spin to weddings, you definitely can’t miss out on a kuih vendor. These colourful traditional delicacies are usually made from glutinous rice and more often steamed than baked. They also come in different shapes, textures and flavours. Nyonya Colours, Nyonya Tingkat and Kueh are some options if you’re interested in having platters of these delicacies at your weding reception.

Have your choice of beverage:
Coffee

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Coffee is customarily served at hotel weddings, but why not take it up a notch and have your very own coffee bar? We suggest hitting up Brew and Bread, Transparent Coffee or Pulp to host your coffee bar at your reception. All three are cafés that are well-known for directly sourcing coffee beans and quality espresso-based drinks. Coffee aficionados will surely approve.

Healthier drinks

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Interested in serving something other than coffee, tea or liquor? There are options for those who are more health-conscious, such as kombucha and smoothies. Check out these home-grown kombucha brands—Wonderbrew, Wild Kombbucha, Cha Cha Kombucha—for gut-friendly bubbly teas. As for smoothie drinks and bowls, check out what Glow Smoothie Bar have in store.

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An interview with Rina Teoh, Executive Director of The Edison George Town
A heritage building with character

27.09.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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On our recent #BuroRoadTrip, the team was put up in The Edison George Town in Penang—a tastefully restored mansion embedded with modern luxury and a charming blend of old and new. As one steps into the hotel, you can’t help but admire your surroundings, from the beautiful architecture to the elegant furnishings that spell a blissful marriage of heritage and contemporary design.

Discover more about the new gem in Penang here as told by Rina Teoh, Executive Director of the The Edison George Town:

Tell us a little about yourself.
“I am the Executive Director of the company which operates The Edison George Town, Penang. I was born and bred in Penang, and am proud to be a true blue Penangite.”

The Edison is really beautiful. What was the inspiration behind its design and architecture?
“The inspiration of the interior design is a quirky take on Penang with whimsical touches of heritage. It blends with the timeless elegance of the furniture specified extending to the modern and traditional elements of quality and charm. The hotel’s architecture—designed and built in 1906—was the vessel for us to plant this inspiration.”

Could you tell us about the history of the building?
“The building that houses The Edison was commissioned and built in 1906 as a residence for a tycoon named Yeo Wee Gark. It was designed by an architect named David Nathaniel, and was only transformed into a hotel after the Second World War. During the Japanese occupation of Penang, the building was used as their administrative centre.

The building was designed with many of the opulence associated with the wealthy of those years, for instance, generous space planning and the extensive use of metal works imported from the United Kingdom. The grounds were fairly extensive and atypical of a tycoon’s place of dwelling, housing the main residence and an annexe for the servants’ quarters.”

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How long did it take to plan and transform the place into what it is now?
“The whole journey was a total of 24 months. Design planning started in July 2014 and submission to the city council was a few months after. The transformation—restoration, refurbishment and renovation works—took eight months and began in November 2015.”

How did you decide on the name of the hotel?
“Edison was a portmanteau of the names of my father-in-law and my husband. It also turned out that it was the name of the famous inventor, Thomas Edison.”

What sets the guest experience at The Edison apart from the other hotels?
“Our aspiration of rekindling the romance of staying in a hotel for each of our guest is what sets us apart from our peers. The hotel’s brand pillars of alluring heritage, timeless design, diverse culture and affordable luxury characterise our personality. It is with these core values which we channel The Edison experience to our guests.”

What are some of the points of interest within walking distance of the hotel that you’d recommend to guests?
“St. George’s Church, Kuan Yin Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Little India, Khoo Kongsi and the Clan Jetties, all of which are within walking distance to the hotel.”

Any recommendations for guests who are looking to unwind in the hotel?
“The lounge—an inviting and exclusive space where guests can enjoy whilst lingering over a drink, book or in contemplation.
The courtyard—an airy space in the middle of the main building where guests can relax and watch the day go by.”
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What was it like growing up in Penang?
“Growing up in Penang is like being in a close knit family. Also having the opportunity to develop The Edison George Town, it has made me appreciate much more of Penang’s heritage, culture and food.”

What makes Penang truly unique to you?
“The great varieties and diversities of local street food will be what I consider truly and uniquely Penang. Food is definitely every Penangite’s favourite talking point. It has been said many a time that you can take a Penangite out of Penang but you can never take Penang out of a Penangite—especially when it comes to the food.”

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BURO Holiday Wheel Giveaway—Week 1: Holiday beauty sets worth more than RM11,000!

27.11.2020
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Christmas is just around the corner and this only spells one thing in our books: who’s down to celebrate the season of giving? But instead of being the giver, we’re offering a chance for you to become the receiver with our BURO Holiday Wheel Giveaway!
Get this: You can walk away with exclusive holiday beauty sets from beauty and lifestyle brands, namely Benefit Cosmetics, Tiffany & Co., Miu Miu, Chloé, Sulwhasoo, Dyson and Sonos—worth a whopping RM11,229 in total. We’ve got nifty eye makeup to keep your holiday lewks in check, perfect fragrance coffrets, and face and lip makeup decadently wrapped in beautiful limited-edition designs.
Find out what’s up for grabs in the first week of our BURO Holiday Wheel Giveaway here:
Benefit Cosmetics

Is your eye makeup typically a blink away from smudging the moment you walk out of your door? Let Benefit Cosmetics Party Curl Makeup Kit be your ultimate makeup saviour, with these goodies in full-size: Roller Liner Eyeliner to give you bold, matte lines, Roller Lash to ensure your lashes are on point, The POREfessional to prime your skin (and smoothen your pores), and Gimme Brow+ to keep your brows in place.
The icing on the cake—we’re offering five Benefit Cosmetics’ Party Curl Makeup Kits in this giveaway, worth RM218 each!
Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co.’s Signature Fragrance Gift Set is perfect for fragrance lovers and fans of the iconic jewellery brand alike. A clean, modern scent that opens with notes of vert de mandarine, the Tiffany Eau De Parfum also has notes of iris and patchouli—altogether a sensual, musky scent. Spot the sleek bottle that’s inspired by the 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond, a rare yellow diamond that sports 82 facets, along with the signature Tiffany Blue accents around the flacon’s collar.
Each set comes with the Tiffany EDP in 50ml and Tiffany EDP in 5ml, and we’ll be giving away three sets, worth RM535 each!
Miu Miu

Can’t get enough of classic, feminine scents that come with a twist? You’d like the next gift on our list: Miu Miu L’Eau Bleue Prestige Set. A punchy fragrance that has notes of lily of the valley, Akigalawood and honeysuckle, Miu Miu’s L’Eau Bleue is classy yet playful at the same time. A spritz of the EDP, followed by a generous lather of the body lotion in the same scent and you’re ready to turn heads.
Three sets of Miu Miu L’Eau Bleue Prestige Set are up for grabs—each set includes the L’Eau Bleue Eau De Parfum in 100ml and Body Lotion in 100ml—worth RM472 each!
Chloé

Gotta love a fragrance that toes the line between floral and powdery without being overwhelming, and Chloé Eau De Parfum does just that with a bouquet of peony, lychee, freesia and rose, and hints of magnolia and lily of the valley. Base notes of warm amber and cedarwood give it a distinctive character—perfect to be worn this festive season.
Raring to try this fragrance out? You’re in luck, because we are giving away five of Chloé’s Eau De Parfum Christmas Gift Set—each set valued at RM373 and comes with Chloé Eau De Parfum in 75ml and Chloé Body Lotion in 100ml.
Sulwhasoo

Sulwhasoo’s holiday collections never disappoint, and you can bet that 2020’s range is setting the bar high when it comes to head-turning designs. Sulwhasoo’s limited-edition Wear Your Fantasy range has two of our favourite makeup products encased in fantasy-like illustrations—the Perfecting Cushion EX and Essential Lip Serum Stick. Whether for gifting your loved ones or to add to your beauty arsenal, this duo is most definitely a must-have.
Five of Sulwhasoo’s Perfecting Cushion Holiday Limited Edition and Essential Lip Serum Stick Holiday Limited Edition (valued at RM371 per set) are yours to score if you win our giveaway!
But of course, no giveaway is replete without a grand prize; the best part? We’ve got two grand prizes that you can walk away with:
Dyson Supersonic

Dyson’s foray into the world of hair science started with the one and only Dyson Supersonic, and it’s enough to change your mind about hair dryers in general. Unlike traditional ones, the Dyson Supersonic regulates the temperature output, preventing heat damage while retaining the natural shine of your tresses. If you’ve always wanted to give it a try, you’re on the right page because one of the grand prizes in our giveaway is this nifty essential hair tool in limited-edition Copper (a holiday-exclusive colourway!).
A Dyson Supersonic in Copper is up for grabs in our giveaway, worth RM2,199.
Sonos One

While you may not be hosting a slew of Christmas parties this year, there’s always a good reason to invest in a smart speaker to envelope your space with rich sound. You’re in luck, because the next grand prize on our giveaway list is Sonos One, valued at RM1,199. This powerful smart speaker has built-in voice control, and can be paired with another Sonos One in the same room for a heightened sound experience—or for stereo separation.
Ready to walk away with big wins from our beauty giveaway? All you have to do is:
1. Hit the “Like” button and “Follow” BURO Malaysia’s Facebook Page
2. Follow BURO Malaysia’s Instagram
3. Fill up the giveaway form in BURO Gachapon!
TL;DR: For your convenience, here’s a complete list of all the goodies up for grabs.
DAILY GIVEAWAY – 3 lucky winners per day!
5 x Benefit Cosmetics Party Curl Makeup Kit
– Eunice Wong Hui Zie
– Noorazrenne Ezzati
– Ivy Yap
– Teoh Ee Von
– Dahrick Sivam
3 x Tiffany & Co. Signature Fragrance Gift Set
– Kam Wan Shyn
– Mallory Loone
– Audrey Lynn Alvisse
3 x Miu Miu L’Eau Bleue Prestige Set
– Shelbie Diana
– Sow Shin Yeek
– Nur Syuhada Darol Napis
5 x Chloé Eau De Parfum Christmas Gift Set
– Batrisyia Qistina binti Shahnizam
– Chia Shir Reen
– Lee Foong Huey
– Yeo Huixin
– Justyna Sosnowska
5 x Sulwhasoo Holiday Limited Edition Set
– Adelynn Lee Weng Kay
– Nicole Chin
– Emily Kou
– Noratiqah Hamdan
– Diana Wong
GRAND PRIZE – 2 lucky winners!
1 x Dyson Supersonic (Gift Edition in Copper)
– Chan Xiao Xi
1 x Sonos One
– Tan Chee Hong
Terms & Conditions:
The Holiday Wheel Week 1 Daily Giveaway runs from Monday, 30 November 2020 till Sunday, 6 December 2020. Winners will be announced on a daily basis from Monday, 30 November 2020 till Sunday, 6 December 2020 via email, and 2 Grand Prize Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 via email, and on this page. By joining this giveaway, you will be automatically subscribed to our BURO Malaysia e-newsletter. Other terms and conditions apply*.
1. Employees of BURO Malaysia and its related corporations (“Indochine Media Ventures”) or BURO Malaysia partners and/or sponsors for the giveaway (if applicable), and their immediate family members (including spouses, children, parents, brothers and sisters) are not eligible to participate in the giveaway.
2. Winner of this giveaway is chosen at random.
3. This giveaway is organised by BURO Malaysia (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Organiser’).
4. The prizes for this giveaway are neither exchangeable for cash nor transferable.
5. All persons (‘Participants’) taking part in this giveaway agree that these rules shall be binding on them, and that the entries in this giveaway, including their name and likeness, may be used without restriction in any future publicity material by the Organiser.
6. The Organiser reserves the right to amend these rules or terminate the giveaway at any time at its sole and absolute discretion. All decisions made by the Organiser under these rules shall be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entertained. The Organiser may, but is not required to, justify any decisions relating to this giveaway.
7. The Participant acknowledges that the interest and good reputation of the Organiser are of paramount importance. The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify a Participant from the giveaway, or to withdraw the prize if it is believed the Participant is in breach of its obligations under the rules. The Participants shall not by act or omission, directly or indirectly bring the Organiser into disrepute.
8. All entries are sent at the risk of the Participants and in the event that there are technical difficulties experienced arising out of the internet or from any associated equipment or internet security is compromised, the Organiser may at its sole and absolute discretion disqualify the entire entry and shall not accept any liability doing so.
9. Giveaway entries may only be submitted via the stated medium of communication.
10. This giveaway is open to anyone above 18 years old.
11. Each entry must be completed in full. The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any incomplete entries in its sole and absolute discretion.
12. Incomplete entries will be deemed void.
13. Winners will be notified by email.
14. Uses of ‘aliases’ shall be considered a form of deception and are prohibited.
15. The winner must produce their original IC / passport with legible IC / passport number in order to claim the prize. The winner may also be required to produce additional original proof of identity at the discretion of the Organiser.
16. All Prizes are accepted entirely at the risk of the winner, and the Organiser excludes all warranties in connection with the prize to the extent permitted by law.
17. All Participants release from, and indemnify the Organiser, its agencies, sponsors and representatives against, all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of acceptance of any prize or participation in the giveaway including (but not limited to) personal injury and damage to property and whether direct or consequential, foreseeable, due to some negligent act or omission or otherwise.
18. All personal particulars furnished are meant for identification purposes and will not be sold or given to any third parties. In the case of giveaways, our partners may wish to offer you services which require your personal particulars. These specific requests will be expressly stated within relevant giveaways, with a choice to opt out.
19. Inability to contact the Grand Prize Winners by Monday, 14 December 2020 will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
20. Winners must collect their gifts from our office in Mont Kiara within 1 month of notification.
21. Prizes are final; no cash equivalent or alternative prize will be given. Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and strictly not for resale. If the winner is found to be selling the prize(s), the Organiser reserves the right to demand the return of the prize.

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You can now get the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in Pink Gold
Pink is now

22.01.2016
By Rachel Au

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Pink shades seem to be a hit lately (the Pantone Colour of the Year 2016 proves this point) and it’s only natural that people would be interested in owning something in that colour; especially something that they’d be carrying around often—something like a smartphone. Samsung clearly understood this and combined it with the huge popularity of the Galaxy Note 5.

“The exceptional innovation and functionality of the Galaxy Note 5 aside, we realised that colour too play an important role in the popularity of the phone. From our research on market insights and predictions of current trends in the smartphone industry, we noted that Pink is a unique vibrant colour that resonates with many consumers,” said Mr Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, IT & Mobile Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

As Lee mentioned, the Galaxy Note 5’s functionality is one of its loveable points but a huge part of that leads back to the ground-breaking S Pen that is exclusive to Samsung’s Galaxy Note Series. With improved writing capabilities and a variety of practical tools, it’s more convenient and easier to be creative with the new S Pen. The sensors are so reactive and sensitive that even digital calligraphy is possible as we discovered at an introductory workshop of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in Pink Gold.

The limited edition Galaxy Note 5 in Pink Gold is available from 21 January onwards (while stocks last) at a recommended retail price of RM2,699 (inclusive of GST).

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Naughty but nice: Quinoa and shrimp stir fry
Fried rice without the guilt

14.08.2015
By Buro247

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Quinoa started to gain popularity in the past few years even though it has been a staple food in Central America for centuries. Quinoa has earned itself the “superfood” title among other trendy health foods. Some of the health benefits that led to quinoa’s rise to fame are its high protein and fibre content, its low calorie count, and its low glycemic index (a fancy way of saying that it prevents heart disease and diabetes).

This nutty grain — that some people would argue is actually a seed — is also a highly versatile ingredient for cooking. You can use it as a base ingredient (in substitute of rice) or even as a side. Some people use it to make vegetarian burger patties because it gives it a nice crunch. We make good use of quinoa with this recipe by using this healthy substitute for rice in its most tasty and sinful form. Who says healthy food can’t have a naughty side?

Quinoa and Shrimp Stir Fry
Ingredients:

220g shrimp
4 cups chilled quinoa, preferably cooked the night before
3 tablespoon butter
2 eggs, whisked
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3-4 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste
2 teaspoon teriyaki sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in wok until melted.

2. Add egg and cook until scrambled. Remove egg onto plate.
3. Add additional 1 tablespoon of butter into wok until melted. Then, add garlic, carrots, and onion. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and saute for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Increase heat to high and add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Stir until melted.
5. Immediately add quinoa, scallions, and sauces. Stir until combined.
6. Add in the eggs and stir to combine for another 3 minutes.
7. Add in sesame oil and stir to combine.
8. Remove from heat and serve.

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Tata Harper on the cocktail of active ingredients in her products, the future of the beauty industry, and her brand’s humble start
Queen of Green

21.11.2020
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Colombian-born Tata Harper is the face behind the beauty industry’s biggest strides in sustainable innovation. Her journey in beauty began in 2010 as a frustrated consumer with no prior experience in the beauty game. One successful luxury line and a decade later, the beauty entrepreneur currently runs her global business from her 1,200 acre organic farm in the Champlain Valley of Vermont, with the help of her husband and a humble team of two hundred employees.
Harper is also a rare female CEO in the industry, and a refreshing perspective to hear from. From speaking with her during our exclusive, it’s clear that she is wildly passionate about what she does, and her enthusiasm is infectious.
Ahead, find out why Tata Harper is a firm favourite of celebrities like Hilary Duff, Kristen Bell, and Emma Watson.
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Happy 10th anniversary to your brand! It’s been a wild ride for you—what gave you the initial push to launch Tata Harper all those years ago?
“Thank you! Beauty was always really important to me, but I didn’t think I would ever become a beauty entrepreneur. When I first started the brand, there was no such thing as ‘clean beauty’. I call it ‘first-generation beauty’, or ‘natural beauty 1.0’.
“The ‘natural products’ I could find in the department stores would have ingredients like rose or orchid extract, but then you also see industrial chemicals like propylene glycol used to preserve, emulsify, thicken, and stabilise formulas. These are ingredients that belong in my car—it’s like putting antifreeze around my eyes! That really was the last frontier for me.
“I use my own products, and I wanted to make something for women like me. So, I started working with chemists. When I started the company, I poured so much of my personal values into the business. Not only did I want to create a company that had modern formulations and innovation, but I also wanted to have a company that does things naturally and sustainably.”

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What challenges did you face when starting up Tata Harper? It must have been tough considering a sustainable, fully-natural brand was a fairly novel idea in the industry at the time.
“I was told that the formulation I wanted was not possible and that I was not going to have the clients for it because ‘no one is interested in natural beauty’. However, the reality is that the wellness movement is happening worldwide, and it comes from the consumers, not the industry. Consumers want to make better decisions and elevate their quality of life.”
READ: 11 Homegrown beauty brands that offer all-natural products your skin will love
What sets Tata Harper apart from the sea of beauty brands in the industry?
“When I launched the brand, I wanted to bring innovation to a space that typically revolves around pushing products with a ‘catchy’ active ingredient and a single purpose, like vitamin C for a glow or hyaluronic acid for hydration. While they work, having just one main active is a waste when you could get even better results by ‘cocktail-ing’ them.
“So, instead of that philosophy, we formulate our products from scratch with multiple active ingredients. We don’t have ‘main actives’ in any of our formulas, and we use ingredients that are far more advanced than vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Honestly, the science of skincare is well beyond all the things that are mainstream!
“Of course, formulas are not just the active ingredients. We also don’t use any synthetic ingredients whatsoever, and we haven’t since the beginning of the brand. We found a way to use natural waxes and gums to stabilise, emulsify, and preserve our products instead.
“We’re all about slow beauty—just like how there’s fast fashion, there’s also fast beauty where it’s just constant drops and relaunching products that have already been made with some new form of the same catchy ingredients. We don’t do that. We spend years developing ingredients that are very advanced, and that work even better than your mainstream ingredients.”

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With Tata Harper products having so many active ingredients, how is the potency and efficacy of each active ingredient maintained? Is each ingredient supposed to work individually or are they all supposed to work together?
“It’s both. You maintain the potency by testing for the right preservatives and stabilisers, but each ingredient works individually, and their effects complement each other.
“For example, let’s take collagen in our Rejuvenating Serum. In the serum, we have a lot of ingredients that make the collagen fibre stronger, we have ingredients that stimulate collagen growth, and we have ingredients that suppresses a natural enzyme in our ageing process that destroys collagen. By doing their work, all of them help to complement the effect of collagen. That’s an example of a formulation strategy that incorporates the work of fifteen different ingredients.”
READ: What’s the difference between retinol and retinoid? Here’s everything to know about skincare’s favourite ingredient
How to ensure that your brand stays true to its sustainable values?
“It is really hard when you start a business. You’ll realise that ‘expert advice’ might compromise your values, so you should stick to your gut.
“We produce at the farm and have our own research and development lab so we can control exactly what goes into the products, the quality of the products, and the quantity we make so that we are not wasteful. In the last 10 years we’ve obviously grown, but we still make everything from the farm. It’s just our footprint and our manufacturing that grows every year. You buy more machines, you hire more people—you scale! Scaling doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to outsource, you just need to invest more money in your business and hire more people.
“Of course, while pursuing sustainability, it’s also important that you don’t pollute and that you pay fair wages, among other things—what I call responsible business. So, we are transparent about our products, which are certified with several green seals. We’re also completely vertical, which ensures that our products are super fresh and unique. We’re as sustainable as we can be.”

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How did you build a research and development lab from scratch? What went into forming the facility?
“A lot of the girls that ended up coming to the lab were chemists from universities around the Northeast. Also, one of the scientists that I ended up working really closely with came to lead the department and she helped me recruit our chemists. It is important that the people in our team are open and curious to explore new technology and new ways of doing things.
“These people had all the qualifications, but still needed to learn things from scratch because a lot of the cosmetic formulations that had been done in the past and a lot of the experience they’d had were all using synthetic chemicals. So, we needed to find new tools and ingredients that, a lot of the time, don’t even exist. Honestly, not a lot of labs know how to do what we do.”

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What is your process of formulating your products? Does it start with the benefits or with an ingredient?
“It always starts from the benefits. We typically come up with five benefit categories, and each category will have 20 ingredients. Then, as we validate our raw materials, ensuring they pass each green seal, that list of 20 ends up as 10 per category.
“After we’re done with that we start formulating. Through the formulation process, there’s elimination—maybe a raw material doesn’t get along with another, or the ingredient needs to be at a certain pH, or another isn’t working well. After all of that, we are left with probably around 20 to 30 active ingredients in the formula.”
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With so many people under lockdown around the world unable to try your product, how has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your brand?
“Stores around the world have been closed which has definitely changed the wholesale part of the business, but our digital side of the business and our digital retail partners have been strong.
“I think that it has changed how we do things, but overall I think that people—now more than ever—are focused on their health, their wellbeing and buying ‘right’. Consumers are buying and investing in the right things, they are reevaluating what brands they want to support and the kind of consumers they want to be. I think because our brand is so transparent and sustainable, it has definitely brought interest from many parties that were more apathetic before.”

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How do you see the pandemic changing the beauty industry as a whole?
“I think that firstly, skincare has become such an avenue for all of us to find soothing and comfort at home. Maybe at other times it was a chore, or an inconvenience, but now it has become a priority for a lot of people. We’re stuck at home so it’s entertainment and self-care all at once.
“I also think that the way that we buy beauty has changed—we’re buying things more digitally and we can’t usually try them before buying them. However, the beauty industry has responded by creating live events and classes so customers can try and get advice digitally. It has shown us a new way of doing business that we are all learning and experimenting with right now. Overall, we’re just seeing the world move towards digital.”
READ: The future of the post-pandemic beauty industry is digital
How can someone begin to make their beauty routine greener?
“I honestly believe that everything will be ‘clean’ in a few years, and that we’re moving towards a more green industry. However, ‘clean’ is a very loose term. Individually, I think that you should start by actually understanding how clean is ‘clean’ for you? Our brand is at the clean extreme in the sense that every sustainable checkbox is ticked, but some people may not find that as important. Maybe they want a few ingredients removed but they don’t care so much about packaging being sustainable.”
“It depends, but it’s important to understand what your own goals are for yourself. In terms of products to start with, it’s better to start on things that are low commitments. Phase it in!

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As the ‘Queen of Green’, what is the next step for your brand?
“We’re always launching new things! I can’t spill the details right now, but there’s something really exciting that we’ve been working on for two years that is going to be like a little sub-line within the brand, and it’s launching in spring next year.
“We are working with a few brands, focusing on a lot of home beauty—maybe doing something for your vanity like a robe or a candle. Unfortunately, I can’t give you names yet!”
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Find more beauty insiders here.

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Dial up the glamour this holiday season with Swarovski
Go for glitz

27.11.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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What’s sparkly, shiny and Kira-Kira worthy? Swarovski’s got the answer for you and it will likely meet all your festive needs. The latest holiday collection from the brand has something for everyone, quite literally. We’re talking timeless pieces that you can rewear for the next season, along with statement-making accessories for you to dial up the glamour.
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Day-to-night transitions are made easy with these extraordinary pieces. Those who are planning to go bold and turn heads can take on the Angelic Square necklace and earrings, available in clear, light sapphire and denim blue shades along with a touch of refined pavé. If you like sparkle and anything that catches light, the Crystalline Hours watch is your go-to with sleek, rose gold tones and black accents. The watch face is decked with 2,000 Swarovski crystals for an unparalleled, glitzy effect. But what we’re loving this season is the Remix Collection. Perfect for the empowered personality who doesn’t play by the rulebook, this range has a variation of chokers, multi-wrap bracelets and anklets that you can mix and match. Express yourself with panache via the iconic Swan Earring Jacket, pendant and ring, or take on a multitude of combinations for different occasions.
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But of course, no holiday collection is replete without stocking stuffers, and Swarovski has heard our gifting prayers with home accessories that are dazzling to boot-rest assured that you won’t be the only one who’s sparkling this season. From crystal stemmed bubbly glasses to charming tree ornaments, take your pick and shop away this month, whether for your friends and family or to deck your abode with razzle-dazzle.
Swarovski Holiday Collection 2017 is now available in stores nationwide.

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Why the new LVMH multi-brand fashion site could be a digital game-changer
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11.05.2017
By Buro247

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Come June 6, more than 70 countries will have access to the new online boutique, 24 Sèvres by LVMH Möet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Taking inspiration in name and concept from their successful Parisian department store Le Bon Marché situated on Rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement, expect to find over 150 labels encompassing fashion, beauty and luggage products, which include those of the group’s own stable as well as brands from outside the conglomerate.

Here’s what else you need to know:

1. Size matters
Controlled by French billionaire, Bernard Arnault, LVMH ranks as the biggest luxury goods group globally in terms of revenue. Their formidable monopoly of labels and widespread offering would pitch them head-to-head against current star players like YOOX Net-A-Porter, Matchesfashion.com, and Farfetch who stock LVMH brands as well.

Plus, with more Louis Vuitton stores in the United States than Amazon distribution points, their potential logistical capacity is undeniable. Big names like Prada and Gucci will mingle with more cutting edge labels like Maison Margiela, and others such as Kitsune and APC.

24 Sèvres will be the only multibrand site to offer collections from Louis Vuitton and Dior.

2. The man behind the scenes
Before the several million euros poured into this venture, the biggest digital initiative by the group was hiring former Apple music executive Ian Rogers in 2015. Equipped with experience at the forefront of the groundbreaking digital movement in the music industry, the former head at Yahoo Music, Beats Music and iTunes Radio is positioned to revolutionise the culture of digital luxury in his newly created role of Chief Digital Officer at LVMH.

“I was ready to move on from music because it felt like a solved problem. The main players are now established. The space has gone from an industry in denial to an industry in free-fall to an industry in growth,” said Rogers in his interview with The New York Times.
“And I just had this feeling about retail, that it would be the next frontier to really change, where the real winners are yet to be determined.”

3. A feast for the eyes
Eschewing the editorial leanings of its competition, 24 Sèvres will embrace a visually-led merchandising strategy. The usage of more images and fewer words echoes the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, which demonstrate a shift towards a preference for visual consumption.

4. Luxury is exclusivity
24 Sèvres will be the only multibrand site to offer collections from Louis Vuitton and Dior. According to Rogers, customers can think of the online boutique as a digital version of Le Bon Marché.

Existing members of the current loyalty program run by the departmental store—also called 24 Sèvres—will continue to reap the exclusive benefits through the website and dedicated app.

5. Take two
The launch of 24 Sèvres is actually the second multibrand online retail venture by the LVMH. A similar platform ‘eLuxury’ was started in 2000 and closed in 2009. Following that, it was reintroduced as editorial portal Nowness.

Addressing the reentry, Rogers says suggests that they don’t necessarily want to be early adopters.
“We have been before and we paid the price for that. And when it comes to the internet specifically, there isn’t necessarily a reward for being first. If there’s quality in what you do, you’re not threatened. Timing-wise, this is exactly where LVMH wants to be.”

6. Untapped potential
The Parisian perspective on luxury online retail has been sorely lacking in the industry. LVMH’s latest entry into the digital sphere presents international clients with a very French curation of products.

Despite the reach of established luxury online retailers, e-commerce only makes up seven percent of industry sales. But the figure is expected to rise to 12 percent by 2020, according to the Boston Consulting Group, while McKinsey & Company predicts it will triple to 70 billion euros by 2025.

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How tech couture house Auroboros is paving the way for digital fashion

29.07.2021
By Kelly Lim

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Did you know one in 10 people admit to buying outfits solely for social media? While the amount of clothing produced today continues to exceed the amount that we actually need, developments in the intersection between technology and fashion have found an alternative solution. In the words of digital fashion retailer DressX: instead of shopping less, shop digital.
Last year we mulled over the idea of digital clothing and agreed that its zero environmental impact and accessibility made for a strong case. However, given the difficulty in dissociating materiality from fashion (the joy of dressing up is in part about the tactility of clothes), we weren’t entirely convinced.
Fast forward to today, that opinion is wavering. As the virtual becomes increasingly entangled with reality and the issue of sustainability stays at the fore, digital fashion looks to be the way forward and taking over sooner than you think.

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The concept is nothing new––curating our digital appearances is already a huge part of everyone’s lives and there is already a proven market within gaming culture. In addition to being body- and gender-inclusive, virtual garments also provide endless possibilities for creative self-expression.
On top of that, the space for AR clothing try-on is developing at breakneck speed and getting closer than ever to fruition. Earlier this month, Snapchat launched its new 3D Bitmoji avatars––another step forward in its digital fashion push. DressX, who has over 100 partner designers, closed a $2 million seed round to launch an app that lets people try on products in real-time. But perhaps the most telling shift was when Auroboros made history last month as the first luxury house to debut an all-digital ready-to-wear collection during London Fashion Week.

Named ‘Biomimicry’, the 14-piece inaugural collection was first launched via Farfetch’s shoppable styling game Drest, but found a place in the real world via a video presentation and AR filter created in collaboration with the Institute of Digital Fashion. Inspired by sci-fi and a nature tech ethos, the ethereal cyber designs were then rendered on a physical model and styled by DJ-designer Sita Abellan.
A scan of the QR codes plastered around the city and you could instantly try on a wearable version of Auroboros’ ‘Venustrap’ dress. “Within three days of its release, 2.5 million users had already worn the digital filter dress,” says founders Alissa Aulbekova and Paula Sello. “It demonstrated a huge leap towards the democratisation of fashion.”
Auroboros initially began as an experimental side project during uni, which took off after Alexander McQueen’s Sarabande Foundation invited the duo to take up residency at the trust last year. Before the digital collection, they introduced a physical couture line that placed emphasis on innovation in the material––made-to-measure, biodegradable pieces that blossomed and grew organically on the body.

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Since then, Sello and Aulbekova continue to marry nature with tech tools and software to create awe-inspiring designs that intertwine the tangible and immaterial realms of digital and physical. In doing so, they envision a future that pushes innovation in design with the planet in mind.
“The carbon footprint for producing one digital item is, on average, 97 per cent less than it is for a physical garment. Digital clothing is more sustainable, zero waste and inclusive to all bodies, as virtual pieces are ‘made-to-measure’ with each garment individually digitally manipulated onto the wearer,” they explain.

‘Fibonacci’ Look from Auroboros’ ‘Biomimicry’ Ready-To-Wear Collection

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‘Replicant’ Look from Auroboros’ ‘Biomimicry’ Ready-To-Wear Collection

With a performative, one-of-a-kind experience set to debut later this year in London, we spoke to Aulbekova and Sello about the brand, the merging of technology and fashion, and creating clothes for a utopian vision:
Auroboros just made its debut during the recent London Fashion Week. How did it feel?
“We are honoured to debut at London Fashion Week with our Biomimicry Digital Ready To Wear Collection! The experience of being the first to present a purely digital collection at a major international fashion week was so exciting for us as a brand and for the wider industry. The event was a first for fashion, signifying a shift in the consumer perception of digital wearables. It is fascinating to think that Auroboros will forever be associated with this history-making moment as representing the beginning of a new era where fashion and the metaverse collide.”
“The newfound familiarity with technology post-lockdown has meant that the industry was ready to embrace our LFW presentation as our daily lives become more interwoven with tech than ever before. The heavily detailed craft and intricate beauty of our digital collection also lent to a positive reception. With Auroboros digital RTW, we introduced luxury to the metaverse and demonstrated how artistry and meticulous design can translate into a non-material context.”

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What distinguishes your digital ready-to-wear from physical couture lines?
“Auroboros digital ready-to-wear and physical couture are distinct as they exist in separate realms, bound together thematically. Both sides of the brand are equally unique whilst inextricably linked; a new way of selling fashion products that we believe many others will soon be following.”
“For example, our first collection, Biomimicry, explores a vision of nature-tech across these two mediums. The physical couture pieces are wearable art that metamorphoses the entire or part of the couture gown. Using a naturally occurring crystallizing chemical reaction, the garments create a unique transformative and ethereal performance of life and death, mimicking the biological pattern of nature. Growing over a span of six to twelve hours, once they have fully grown, the crystals disintegrate. This challenges our relationship with luxury to an experience, rather than as an object of everlasting permanence.”

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“The digital on the other hand is eternal, existing purely as a virtual garment. These pieces are named ‘ready-to-wear’ as they truly are suitable to anybody, including every shape or form at any moment in time without ever polluting our natural environment. Utilising unique pipelines and innovative digital methods, we create a high-end luxury feel within the virtual. Here, we perceive materials and textures one would never be able to wear physically, exploring the limitless nature of the metaverse. With a more digitally savvy audience also comes a different overall look––brighter, vivid colours and a more revealing silhouette.”

Auroboros identifies itself as a science/tech couture house. What has it been like working between the worlds of technology, science and fashion?
“Integrating science and technological innovations into our design practices unlocks limitless possibilities, enabling us to make our wildest ideas a reality. We regard the fields almost as a form of magic, granting you the chance to transcend beyond the constraints of normality. Utilising digital technology means that you no longer have to question the realism of your designs, allowing you to conceptualise to the furthest extent that your mind can take you.”
“Science has a similar impact on our practices at Auroboros—it too is an enabling force that allows us to move beyond a two-dimensional fabric, to those that are ‘three dimensional’ by affecting properties of time. This has empowered us to create clothing for a utopian vision.”

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Why were you drawn to biomimicry to inspire your designs?
“Biomimicry involves innovating from the biological entities and processes found in nature within our designs and production methods. We perceive nature as the best designer to exist in our universe, and are humbled to learn from it. The term biomimicry itself was coined by Jane Benyus who defines it as ‘a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges—and find hope along the way’. This positive message of a bio-utopian future captivated us, in which technology and nature coincide rather than cancelling each other out.”
“Technology learning from nature is not only an aesthetic feature but one that is necessary for the survival of our planet. With this, we wish to provide joy and above all courage for others to follow a similar path. We, therefore, set this into practice within our first collection to set the tone for Auroboros as a whole.”

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Walk us through the creation of one of your pieces from the first collection. What is the creative process like and how long does it take to create one garment?
“The creation process of one of our Biomimicry digital collection pieces begins as most fashion items traditionally do, with an idea and a sketch. Once the research and sketch have been fleshed out, the drawing is pulled into the virtual space and adapted using software, such as ZBrush, Blender or CLO3d. Experimenting with the design, it eventually begins to resemble our vision, often collaborating with VFX artists or sculptors to achieve the complex and elaborate structures in our creations for physical and digital pieces. The digital garments then undergo several design processes within our pipeline to polish and finalise the complete piece, whereas the physical garments are then transferred into its prospective materials.”

How does this change our relationship with clothes?
“Auroboros aims to alter our relationship with clothing by contradicting preconceived notions of what clothing is and should be. Questioning what luxury means in the 21st century, with the advent of the internet and intangible products, we are striving towards a more inclusive vision not only of human diversity but also that of our planets. Designing to sustain our planet is essential now; therefore, we see our role as important within the digital transition. Within these digital pieces, we are designing to create an emotive response for people to connect to a different and contemporary form of product. This connection is vital, as humans identify through clothing, which at present is the third largest pollutant in our world.”

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“When in the metaverse we can wear materials or pieces that have never existed before, we at Auroboros must showcase the magical nature of this newfound freedom of expression and identity. This is why our physical couture exists purely as wearable art, rather than a mass consumer product. We see that our customers are seeking a much more personalised experience, which our innovation of the physical growing couture can provide. These pieces uniquely metamorph around the wearer in a life cycle that can never be imitated again. The restricted life span means that the wearer becomes a part of the narrative, cherishing the fleeting moment that the couture lives. For our customer, it conjures up consideration for the negative repercussions of clothes that live long after they have been discarded alongside the well being of the natural world.”
What are the common misconceptions about digital fashion?
“There is a misconception that digital fashion’s only purpose is to feature within social media posts and therefore is only relevant to those who plan and curate their feeds. The truth is this is just one facet of digital fashion, and the full extent of the uses of digital clothing will become apparent as society fuses its day-to-day with the metaverse. Audiences will engage with digital fashion via gaming, avatar-based virtual worlds and augmented reality wearables, such as AR glasses.”
You plan to launch a second digital collection later this year. Could you give us a preview of what’s to come?
“Our upcoming collection from Auroboros will include a wider range of choices, from head-to-toe looks and accessories to unique new features and models never before seen in digital or even physical fashion. Pushing the boundaries of technology even more than our current Biomimicry collection, Auroboros is creating a line that provides new experiences for our diverse customers by interlinking science, art, tech and fashion for all the realms of the metaverse.”
For more information and how to shop Auroboros’ Biomimicry digital collection, head here.

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9 Malaysian artists to follow on Instagram
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29.01.2016
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I can never say this enough: Malaysia has an incredible amount of talent when it comes to the arts, be it music, film, design, or fine art. I mean, just look at this! Yet there just doesn’t ever seem to be enough support for our local talents.

So since the most visual thing we encounter on a daily basis is social media, we’re delivering amazing artworks right to your palms. Here are nine local artists, who create using fine art mediums, to brighten up your Instagram feed:

Nina @piquedandpensive

Illustrator and graphic designer Nina has a feed filled with gorgeous, feminine sketches that range from hand-drawn figures, to wispy watercolour paintings.

Fikri Afif @fikriafif

We’re simply crazy about Fikri Afif’s fashion illustrations, ranging from couture gowns to bespoke menswear. Architectural illustrations and landscape drawings are also a feat to look forward to, as well as sketches of celebrities and fashion models.

Shany Ahmed @tiggmanje

Escape from reality with Shany Ahmed’s intricate fantasy paintings. Shany’s work is both vibrant and highly detailed.

Haris Rashid @harisrashid

Another feed filled with vibrant artworks, Haris Rashid’s feed is filled with psychedelic takes on animals and other random yet interesting feats.

Dribblack @dribblack

Dribblack offers hyper-realistic drawings at its best. The artist’s feed is filled with highly detailed drawings of pretty much everything – from architecture to the human anatomy, to comic book characters and nature. His abstract take on these subjects are also rather stunning and vibrant.

Ajim @ajim_juxta

If you’ve got a dark mind, you’re going to really appreciate Ajim’s feed, which is filled with sprawling sketches that combine architectural elements with organic anatomies. The result is a collection of eerie yet wholesome images.

The Sliz @thesliz

The Sliz has made his rounds as a graffiti artist, but his Instagram feed also offers a mix of quirky illustrations, sketches and paintings with an ever-evolving style.

Cloakwork @cloakwork

You may have seen the likes of Cloakwork’s “signature” tagged along the streets of Kuala Lumpur and more, but this graffiti artist’s feed offers a lot more than that. Cloakwork’s pieces often take on characters, adorned with vibrant colours and personalities.

Kupeh Rodriguez @kupeh_rod

Kupeh’s artwork is both comical and vibrant, like something you’d see in a vintage comic magazine. His sketches are altogether fun, twisted and a little mind-bending.

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Johor is an oasis for artists—creative commune 11F is evidence of that

09.08.2020
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