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Buro at Riuh: Watch and relive our Christmas charity market for #BuroLovesGiving

18.12.2018
By Stephanie Boey

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‘Tis the season for #BuroLovesGiving! Our yearly charity initiative returned for its third year running, and we partnered up with Riuh to throw a Christmas charity market at The Gasket Alley. A monthly event, Riuh is a creative platform for local labels, artists and creatives to showcase their goods over a fun-filled weekend accompanied by performances and delicious food. For ‘Buro at Riuh’, we brought in a curated list of brands that carefully illustrate the core pillars of our site to bring you an offline experience of Buro.

With the help of all our vendors, Friends of Buro and shoppers, we managed to raise a whopping RM13, 276.60 for our chosen charity — Dignity for Children Foundation. Founded in 1998, the organisation provides education for underprivileged children and believes it’s the first step in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Watch our full recap below:

Couldn’t make it to Buro at Riuh? ICYMI, here are 12 things (one for each day of Christmas) that we’re most grateful for and played an important role in making Buro at Riuh a fun, fruitful and fulfilling occassion.

1. Our giant Christmas tree

Upon entering Buro at Riuh, visitors were treated to a beautiful sight of a lush Christmas tree that towered high close to the ceiling. Guests were invited to decorate the tree with Christmas baubles, available for purchase with a minimum donation of RM5, with full proceeds going to Dignity for Children Foundation. By the end of two-day market, the tree was filled with baubles and Yuletide wishes to the children and made the prettiest backdrops for the ‘Gram.

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Day 1 of Buro at Riuh kickstarted with sweet beats and incredible vocals by talented Malaysian performers. We called on Hunny Madu, DeFam, Bihzhu, Leaism, Kaya and Talitha Tan to join us in our Christmas cheer.
3. Cassey Gan’s signature prints

Dressed like Santa’s little helpers, #TeamBuro donned custom-made aprons by the Malaysian designer in time for the weekend event and they were a hit! So much so that the designer specially brought them in on the second day, and sold every single piece.

4. Nelissa Hilman’s handcrafted leather shoes

Shoppers picked up party-ready heels and sandals just in time for the party season. Also perfect for the time of year, colourful Nelissa Hilman x Goodpair socks that were given as a gift to customers who purchased RM150 and above.

5. Tsyahmi’s runway creations

Sample sales are the best. Fashion fans were able to snag a piece by Tengku Syahmi from his 2017 Mercury collection and the latest bridal designs. Also available, cheeky Christmas tees and his new menswear line.

 6. Handmade Heroes’ vegan and cruelty-free beauty range

Certified by PETA and formulated with organic ingredients, beauty enthusiasts shopped with a cause…and a clear conscience. What sold like hot cakes? The lip tints in English Rose.

7. Wanderlust + Co”s gilded jewellery

The latest Wild at Heart collection for Holiday 2018 was going for 25% off during Buro at Riuh — what a steal! The zodiac necklaces and birthstones made the perfect personal gifts on your ‘Nice’ list.

8. Specially-made Buro merchandise

Fragrant handmade soaps by Wunderbath, delectable treats by The Buttercake Factory and for the avid coffee drinker, anti-spill tumblers were up for grabs!

9. Kami Design’s amazing gift wrapping skills

Shoppers were able to wrap their gifts then and there with a wide array of ribbons, tassels, accessories and charms, and the customised calligraphy added the finishing touch

10. The Buro at Riuh workshops
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The crafty bunch zoned in on our Christmas-themed workshops. On Day 1, guests learned how to make their own bath bombs with Wunderbath and discovered the art of soap-making with new local label, Saya. The following day, an introduction to brush calligraphy by Letterings.my, followed by a baked goods decorating class by The Buttercake Factory (one of the rare times students were allowed to eat their homework).

11. Our special Merry Berry flavour with Whimsical Gelato

We worked with the local gelataria for this special treat. A cranberry gelato layered with brown butter streusel topped with Chantilly cream, cinnamon dust and a Christmas tree meringue. You can still cop a scoop! Head to Whimsical Gelato in Publika for your share. The special flavour will be available for the entire month of December, and is priced at RM13. RM1 from every sale will go to the Dignity for Children Foundation.

12. Look in the mirror because it’s Y-O-U!

A big thank you to everybody that dropped by Buro at Riuh! Our heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to spend your weekend with us, helping spread the Christmas joy and raising funds for Dignity for Children. Merry Christmas, everybody!

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Film, TV + Theatre
11 Movies to watch in celebration of the moon landing’s 50th anniversary

20.07.2019
By Tammy Chan

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Can you believe it’s been 50 years since NASA decided to go on a moon voyage?! On 20 July 1969, Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as the first humans to ever step foot onto the lunar surface. They took a “giant leap for mankind” with an estimated number of 600 million people around the world watching it happen live back home.
Since then, there have been no shortage of realistic space travel movies to fuel our imagination. Here are 11 of our favourite ones for your viewing pleasure on this moon day.
Apollo 13
Release date: 30 June 1995
Starring: Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris
Plot: A docudrama film based on the real-life events of the aborted Apollo 13 mission that happened after an oxygen tank explodes.

Armageddon
Release date: 30 July 1998
Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler and Owen Wilson
Plot: After New York City was damaged by hundreds of small meteorites, NASA sends a group of deep-core drillers to stop an asteroid the size of Texas from impacting Earth.

October Sky
Release date: 19 February 1999
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen and Laura Dern
Plot: This biographical drama film tells the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son, who becomes interested in rocket science after witnessing the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, going into orbit. Despite his father’s disapproval, he eventually became a NASA engineer.

Mission to Mars
Release date: 4 May 2000
Starring: Tim Robbins, Gary Sinise, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen and Jerry O’Connell
Plot: This sci-fi movie is set in the year 2020 and is about a rescue team being dispatched to save a manned mission gone wrong that killed three of the four crew members on board.

Space Cowboys
Release date: 14 September 2000
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, James Garner, Donald Sutherland, James Cromwell and Marcia Gay Harden
Plot: An adventure film about a group of retired Air Force test pilots reuniting to repair an old Russian satellite in space.

Gravity
Release date: 3 October 2013
Starring: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney
Plot: The Oscar winning film follows Dr. Ryan Stone, a first-time space traveller who finds herself marooned in orbit during a trip to repair the Hubble telescope.

Interstellar
Release date: 6 November 2014
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn and Michael Caine
Plot: Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster begins in a future where the planet is suffering from an environmental disaster and a team of NASA scientists, engineers and pilots is given the task to find a new habitable planet.

The Martian
Release date: 1 October 2015
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels and Sebastian Stan
Plot: Following an unanticipated storm, an astronaut is left stranded on Mars when his crew was forced to evacuate their landing site after they presumes him dead.

400 Days
Release date: 12 January 2016
Starring: Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Ben Feldman and Dane Cook
Plot: This psychological sci-fi movie centers around four astronauts who have been sent on a 400-day long simulated mission to test the psychological effects of deep space travel.

Hidden Figures
Release date: 25 December 2016
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons
Plot: This highly-acclaimed film is set in the 60s and is based on a non-fiction book of the same title. It tells the incredible story of three African American female mathematicians working at NASA who were the brains behind launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit.

First Man
Release date: 25 December 2016
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll and Christopher Abbott.
Plot: Saving the best for last, this biographical drama film gives viewers an inside look at Neil Armstrong’s life and his journey to become the first man to walk on the moon.

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Fashion
New York Fashion Week AW17: Highlights of Day 2
Playing with strengths

11.02.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Belgian designer Raf Simons made his debut collection as the new chief creative officer at Calvin Klein a memorable, tongue-wagging one for his audience, fueling an American-youth leaning sentiment while sticking close to the codes of the house. The show began with promising button-down shirts paired with trousers in bold hues and exceptionally tailored suits for men and women, but the standouts were plastic-coated pieces, from feathered dresses to fur coats. The provocative elements of the house were represented via sheer tees with sweater sleeves and dresses that flashed a little of the underbust, but Simons remembered to bring denim into the collection as well with a slew of denim on denim ensembles. Altogether, a collection that might just make editors and buyers take the brand’s ready-to-wear more seriously than before.

Jason Wu celebrated his namesake label’s 10th anniversary with a grown-up collection comprising a mix of casualwear and cocktail numbers. His signature feminine aesthetic was evident with floral-printed ruffled dresses and pantsuits for the power woman, but with growth comes a more refined, elevated veneer—this was palpable with a handful of evening-appropriate dresses guaranteed to charm the socks off his clientele. The hit list included draped dresses in devoré velvet, frocks in satin and embroidered tulle that were expertly cut and sewn together in panels for a shimmery effect, and more.

Kate Spade New York‘s chief creative officer Deborah Lloyd cited 1920s-era flapper Louise Brooks and entertainer Josephine Baker as the main inspiration this season. But Eastern European references were rife in the collection, such as Moroccan rose embroideries and peasant dresses. Animal printed coats (particularly leopard motifs) provided a modern touch to the roundup along with the brand’s signature kitschy animal accessories.

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Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s garden bears three exquisite new blooms

30.06.2019
By Su Fen Tan

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From the highly skilled Métiers Rares (Rare Handcrafts) artisans of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture come three captivating variations of the Rendez-Vous Sonatina, each embodying delicate femininity and elegance in the manner of the Maison’s technical yet poetic way of watchmaking.

Two wonders of nature take centre stage on the dial of the new Rendez-Vous Sonatina creations: Orchids, a symbol of beauty, grace and charm; and Butterflies, which represent metamorphosis, hope and life itself. Elegant yet delicate, fragile yet strong, the orchids and butterflies are brought to life by the manufacture’s artisans through the art of guilloche, micro-painting on mother-of-pearl, and gem-setting.

Every piece is a work of art. The mother-of-pearl dial is first engraved with a wavy guilloche motif, followed by a soft tint of pink, green or purple. This gleaming background then serves as the canvas for the artisan, who will paint in the miniature orchids and butterflies one tiny brushstroke, one painstaking detail at a time. Among the beautiful blooms you’ll find the night and day indicator, nestled in a free-form aperture shaped like a flower. The beautiful lifelike image is then framed by an oval ring of diamonds.
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Got a special rendezvous planned? Set an alarm on your exquisite wrist companion using its second crown, which is indicated by the gold star on the edge of the dial. When the time comes, a single, melodious chime rings out, reminding you of the appointment. This whimsical complication is powered by the technical sophistication of the Calibre 735, a self-winding movement developed specially for the Sonatina.
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Dressed in pink, green or purple, each variation of the new Rendez-Vous Sonatina is only available in a limited edition of eight pieces.

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Beauty
Why you should update your Apple Watch today if you care about your health

15.12.2020
By Rachel Au

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It’s easy to fall into a sedentary lifestyle these days, what with the global pandemic, the essential need to stay home and practise social distancing. It’s not impossible to still follow a fitness regime, but let’s be honest, some of us are guilty or less motivated to workout at home, be it following an app or a virtual class. (How many times have you ignored your Apple Watch telling you to stand up?) Apple’s latest watchOS 7.2 update couldn’t have come at a better time. With it, users can now check out their cardio fitness levels and receive notifications about it. How? By maximising the data received from VO2 max.

What is VO2 max?
Consider it the unit of measure of one’s cardiorespiratory fitness. It’s a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during a workout. The higher it is, the better indicator or predictor of one’s overall health; and it can be increased through physical activity.
“VO2 max is a measurement of your cardio fitness level, and an important one to discuss because it’s a powerful predictor of your overall health that summarises how well your body is using oxygen. The really special thing about VO2 max is that you can actually do something about it. And the key to that is in exercising more, and in increasing your intensity, you’ll actually see an improvement.”
— Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple’s vice president of Health
Didn’t the Apple Watch track the estimate VO2 max levels before?
Yes, but only the average to higher levels, and only when users were tracking rigorous physical activity such as an intense outdoor walk, run or hike. The new update allows far more options and information by using all the sensors such as the optical heart sensor, GPS and accelerometer.
As such, the reading now comes in four ranges: high, above average, below average or low. And you don’t have to be actively exercising (and tracking it) for the estimates to kick in—it will take cardio fitness measurements throughout the day even if users are merely taking a walk. If the range of VO2 max levels are ‘low’, you’ll receive a notification on your Apple Watch along with tips on how to improve your cardio fitness level or potentially having a chat with your doctor.

What’s so special about this?
All in all, it’s another great feature to motivate users to stay active for long-term health benefits, and having access to your VO2 max levels to determine your cardio fitness via your Apple Watch is certainly helpful. Traditionally, a direct measurement would require a rigorous clinical test with specialised equipment, which isn’t always accessible or convenient—or both.
How do I get started?
Update your Apple Watch to watchOS 7.2 and your iPhone to iOS 14.3. Activate it via the Health app, where you’ll also be able to review your cardio fitness level and how it compares with the people in your age group or gender.
For more information, visit Apple Malaysia.

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Fashion
New month, new bags: February ’22 edition––from Alexander Mcqueen, Valentino, and more
Bag bulletin

21.02.2022
By Kelly Lim

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All eyes may be on the runways this month, but fret not! We haven’t forgotten our monthly bulletin of the hottest eye-candy drops. While there were plenty of heart-inspired accessories to woo your lover with for the month of love, brands also introduced a noteworthy selection of sworn-worthy companions that’ll fit right into your everyday wardrobes. Alexander Mcqueen, Valentino, Chloé and Longchamp unleashed their latest additions from the Spring/Summer 2022 runways, Berluti and Tumi offered modern interpretations of iconic archival designs to consider for the road and beyond.
Find the lowdown of the latest luxury bag launches ahead:
Alexander Mcqueen Soft Curve bag

When Sarah Burton introduced the Curve bag for Spring/Summer 2021, the tantalising bucket bag, with its recognisable harness silhouette, instantly became a modern yet timeless It-bag contender. Fast forward a year later, and the hit accessory has been reinvented with a malleable, soft leather drawstring closure for Spring/Summer 2022 as the Soft Curve. Think the same sculptural design and criss-crossed piped trims that allude to Mcqueen’s trademark harness, but with a touch of soft functionality, alongside a brand seal debossed on the back. As evidenced on the runway, the bag may be carried cross body, over the shoulder or in hand, and is available in an array of stunning colours that range from black and ivory white to neon pink, cerulean blue and pollen yellow.

Shop: The Soft Curve in Black, Alexander McQueen

Shop: The Soft Curve in Pink, Alexander McQueen

Shop: The Soft Curve in Blue, Alexander Mcqueen

Shop: The Soft Curve in Ivory/black, Alexander McQueen

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Valentino Garavani One Stud bag

Name a more iconic motif than the Valentino stud. Reminiscent of the bugnatos seen on palazzo-style buildings in Rome, the now-infamous motif has been a signature staple of the brand’s accessories offering and commercial success since 2010, proving to be insanely popular among celebrities, bloggers, press and consumers alike. And now for Spring/Summer 2022, the Valentino Garavani Roman Stud family just got bigger.
Unveiled during the Valentino Rendezvous show last fall, the bold yet elegant Valentino Garavani One Stud bag features new statement design that’s the result of an in-depth research process. Upon first impression, you’ll notice the 4 x 4 stud detail that reflects a sophisticated yet straightforward style, but look closer and the details reveal stunning craftsmanship: invisible seams courtesy of reverse stitching construction, soft nappa leather, a solid structure and the unmistakable petit chain that distinguishes the Valentino Garavani accessories to elevate the wow factor.

Shop: One Stud Nappa Bag with Chain, Valentino

Shop: One Stud Nappa Bag with Chain, Valentino

Shop: One Stud Nappa bag with chain, Valentino

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Chloé Kattie bag

At Chloé, it’s all about Kattie, a sleek new range that pays homage to the essence of the brand’s bags with its bold yet sensual allure. It doesn’t end there: Kattie’s distinctive articulated jewellery signature also incorporates three of the Maison’s material pillars: brass, wood and leather––on top of a structured silhouette that echoes Chloé’s characteristic play on masculine and feminine notes. Kattie itself, is crafted with a shiny calfskin in a timeless flap design and elegant gusset construction that ensures plenty of space for you to tote daily essentials in style.
With an adjustable and removable strap, the bag can be worn as a clutch, shoulder or cross-body, and is available in a variety of hues to fit different wardrobes, including amber olive, burning caramel, rusted orange, black, sepia brown, ebony brown and soft tan.

Shop: Kattie cross-body bag in shiny calfskin, Chloé

Shop: Kattie cross-body bag in shiny calfskin, Chloé

Shop: Kattie cross-body bag in shiny calfskin, Chloé

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Longchamp Roseau bucket bag

If you’re not familiar with the Roseau bag, it is a Longchamp icon and one of the ultimate symbols of the brand’s leather heritage and savoir-faire. Suffice to say, the legendary design has seen countless reinterpretations since it’s launch nearly three decades ago as an open tote secured with the bamboo toggle. This season’s iteration? A simple yet stylish bucket bag (featuring the iconic toggle, of course).
Crafted from cowhide leather, the Roseau bucket is made for the everyday, to be dangled lightly by its rounded handle in one hand or slung effortlessly over the shoulder or over the body, thanks to its long, removable strap. While a palette of timeless shades, including tan and black, are available, Longchamp has also launched an array of variations directly inspired by the SS22 collection. You’ll find one in floral-embroidered cotton canvas, and another in blue and white cotton in evocation of the Mediterranean spirit.

Shop: Roseau Shoulder bag XS – Black, Longchamp

Shop: Roseau Shoulder bag XS – Beige, Longchamp

Shop: Roseau Essentials Fleurs Bucket bag S, Longchamp

Shop: Roseau Essentials Raye Bucket bag S – Blue, Longchamp

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Berluti Signature Chevron

For the men, Berluti’s iconic signature Canvas returns with a brand new look. Straight from the archives, the iconic print featuring the Chevron motif, with its trademark Berluti 1895 crest surrounded by Scritto strokes, appears in a pale blue tone over a denim-like steel blue background.
Printed on a coated cotton canvas fabric, the new design adorns a selection of emblematic Odyssee line accessories, from iconic bags to small leather goods including the Ulysse PM tote, the Miles PM messenger and the Itauba wallet. Think functional and versatile companions inspired from travel and rich in details, such as bootmaker studs and Venezia leather trimmings that have been patinated in Cacao Intenso, Berluti’s newest shade of rich, warm brown. There’s also a new weekender, the Viaggio: a roomy, multi-carry bag that features a separate shoe compartment at its base with Venezia handles and a removable and adjustable Venezia shoulder strap.

Shop: Viaggio Canvas And Leather Travel Bag, Berluti

Shop: Ulysse Small Canvas And Leather Tote Bag, Berluti

Shop: Nino GM Canvas and Leather Clutch, Berluti

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Tumi Alpha Bravo relaunch

If you’re set to jet off to another country or simply crossing state lines, consider a new travel companion from Tumi’s beloved Alpha Bravo relaunch. First revealed in 2010, the collection marked a pivotal moment in the brand’s history when modern, utilitarian bags were introduced. Now its latest evolution arrives with sleeker, even more durable silhouettes crafted in Tumi’s signature ballistic nylon alongside the addition of vibrant durable scratch-resistant coatings on some.
We’ve got our eye on the verstaile 3-in-1 Recruit Chest pack, futuristic Navigation Backpack and the sturdy Mason Duffel but don’t stop there because over two dozen styles have been unveiled to the Alpha Brave range in an array of colours, alongside select bags that take military inspiration to the next level, made in a ripstop that draws from rugged parachute fabric.

Shop: Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack, Tumi

Shop: Alpha Bravo Recruit Chest pack, Tumi

Alpha Bravo Mason Duffel, Tumi

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Catch up on last month’s designer bag launches here.

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Hair
7 Things you need to know before you get highlights on your Asian hair

28.10.2020
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Highlights are evergreen, and though they come in many colours and sizes, they never really go out of style. It’s understandable—after all, it’s a great way to switch up your look without having to dye your hair a drastic pink or get a big chop.
However, every makeover has its fine print. When it comes to getting highlights, there are so many things to consider before you head to the salon, so we’ve compiled them all here to help you get the hair of your dreams.
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1. You need to figure out what kind of highlight you want
You heard that right—you’re actually rather spoilt for choice when it comes to highlighting techniques. Each one has drastically different results, so do your research before you head to the salon lest you end up looking like Kelly Clarkson circa 2002.
Traditional highlights

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Highlights are strands of hair woven out of select sections and lightened from root to end. In between each highlight is some natural hair, which gives the hair dimension.
Babylights

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While babylights are also strands of hair woven from different sections, they differ from traditional highlights in that they are painted in much finer sections. As a result, they make your hair look more sun-kissed as opposed to highlighted, and they offer a natural-looking blend of colours within the hair.
Balayage

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While people often refer to the balayage as a whole look in itself, the word actually describes a technique. With a balayage, everything is done freehand—stylists will take sections, backcomb them and paint on the bleach.
The backcombing and the specific technique by which they apply the bleach gives the hair a seamless blend (not all of the hair is highlighted).
Foil-ayage

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This is just a balayage with foils involved. It’s best for darker or Asian hair as the foils keep the heat in, allowing the hair to get the highest lift possible. This way, you skip the awkward orange transition and go straight to blonde.
Ombré

This technique peaked in the early 2010s, but it’s still carried out from time to time. Essentially, an ombré is when the hair goes from one colour to another with a gradient. While brown to blonde is common, some opt to go crazy with the colour on their ends.
Sombré

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Here’s some fun wordplay for you—the sombré is just an ombré, only more subtle. Instead of that super stark transition line that is common in a lot of ombre looks, you’ll find a more blended gradient akin to a balayage.
Lowlights

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Let’s get this straight—lowlights are not highlights. We’ve included them in this list as they are an inevitable part of the highlighting process, but it’s important to note that they are a completely different thing.
Specifically, they are used to reintroduce depth into hair that has been highlighted over a long period of time (as time goes on, more and more strands end up lightened and you lose dimension). Like highlights, they are woven strands of hair that are coloured. However, they are not achieved through lift or lightening of any kind. They are only ever the colour of your natural hair or darker.
This just covers a few of the most popular looks—in terms of actual highlighting technique, you’ll have to ask your stylist.
2. You’re going to need to be specific with your stylist

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Any good stylist will give you a consultation before your appointment. This is the time to get specific with your vision and to discuss your individual needs.
Apart from telling them exactly what type of highlight you’re after, you’re also going to need to mention what colour you have in mind too. Are you looking to go pseudo-blonde, or just hoping to kick things up a notch within the brunette realm? These are important points that you absolutely need to cover during your stylist consultation.
The best course of action is to bring a few reference photos in to your stylist, and then pinpoint exactly what it is about the photo you like. Is it the colour of the highlights? Is it the ratio of light-to-dark? Is it the blend at the root? It helps to be specific.
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In addition to the instructions, you’ll also need to disclose your previous hair history. Have you treated your hair with a perm? Have you dyed it with henna? These are all processes that can compromise the integrity of your hair, or cause an unwanted reaction during the bleaching process.
On that note, you can get your hair bleached with a perm in—but you may need to wait a while for your hair to settle. While we’re on the topic…
3. You may not get what you asked for if you’re partial to box dye

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There’s a reason why professional stylists are so averse to the box dye: It’s not the best to bleach over. Bleaching over any dye job is tricky territory, but box dyes are so notoriously stubborn that the results are nearly always… meh. So, if you know you’re heading to the salon soon, now would be the time to ease-up on your DIY touch-ups.
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If, once you get to the salon, you find that the blonde balayage you asked for has come out more of a coppery brown, fret not—your stylist will probably recommend ways for you to make the look wearable until your next bleaching appointment. Remember, highlighting over box dye is a process. While it may take you slightly longer to get the results you’re after, it’ll be worth the wait (hopefully).
4. You need to come into the salon with clean hair, or at least get it washed at the salon

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It’s a common myth that hair is best bleached when dirty. In fact, that has been the general consensus for years. After all, if your hair has excess oils on it, it’s got that extra conditioning factor against the bleach, right? Well, no.
Recently, salons have changed their tunes—clean hair is now an absolute necessity before a dye job. The reasoning behind this is that product buildup or excess oil on dirty hair can interfere with the way your hair lifts, therefore compromising your highlights.
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5. Maintenance can be a pain

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The work doesn’t stop once you leave the salon. Maintaining any kind of dye job takes at least a little effort on your part. If you’ve got for blonder highlights, you may want to consider getting a violet or purple shampoo to keep the brassiness away. Don’t worry, it doesn’t dye your hair—it just tones out any yellow.
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You may also want to invest in a sulfate-free shampoo—not only will this help to keep your hair colour vivid for longer, it’s also less drying on your already-dry hair. And on that note…
READ: Do you really need a non-sulfate shampoo?
6. Your hair is going to be damaged

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READ: How to treat your split ends without cutting your hair
You may not be going full platinum, but you’re still hitting your tresses with bleach. We’ve covered this before, but bleaching of any kind damages your hair. As a result, you’re going to need to work extra hard to keep your hair in tip-top shape, lest you end up with nothing but split ends and broken dreams.
Luckily, there’s nothing that deep conditioning can’t fix. As your hair proteins are compromised from the bleach, opt for a treatment that is formulated to help rebuild those proteins.
TRY: Virtue Labs Restorative Treatment Mask
Finally, you’ll want to get yourself a good heat protectant. Your hair is already fried, so the last thing you want to do is roast it more when you heat style it.
TRY: Ouai Haircare Heat Protection Spray
7. You’re going to need regular touch-ups

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Unfortunately, your roots will start to show eventually with any dye job. At some point, you will need a touch-up. However, how often you’ll need one really depends on the style of highlight you have chosen and the colour of your dye job.
For traditional highlights, the general rule is that every six to eight weeks is the ideal window for root touch-ups, especially if you’re on the blonder side. If, however, your highlights are well blended at the root and not starkly different from your natural colour, you’ll probably be able to push touchups to every three months.
Babylights are slightly more forgiving as they start off very subtle anyway, so a touch-up every two months is just fine.
Balayages are the most forgiving of all—depending on how high you get them on your head initially, you can last anywhere from three to six months without getting a touch-up.
READ: The best hair salons in KL and PJ to check out for cut, colour and more
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Beauty
Your guide to picking the best hairstyle for your face shape
Pompadour and circumstance

07.08.2015
By Wei Yeen Loh

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If we had to list all the available men’s hairstyles that you can ask for during your regular barber visit, you’ll find a mind-blowing range of cuts and styles that might be your next man-do: man-bun, crew cut, the undercut, pompadour, faux hawk, man fringe—the list goes on. But the key to actually pulling off a certain look and style is to first identify your face shape, as you can find out more than just your ideal haircut such as the perfect sunglasses and beard shape that will suit you.
Square

Considered the perfect face shape for men (such as how oval is for women) thanks to its angular masculine look, the key feature of a square face shape is that your jawline, cheekbones and forehead are almost the same width. Your jawline is broad and angular, and the great thing is that most hairdos suit your face shape such as a short, slicked-back style, or any haircut that is styled upwards so avoid a heavy fringe as it will emphasise the width.
Oval

Whilst the square face shape as prominent angles on the forehead and jawline, an oval face shape lacks these dominant angles as length takes precedence instead of width. An oval face shape has a slightly rounded jawline, so wearing your hair backwards will flatter your face shape such as a man-bun/pony-tail, slicked-back do or pompadour, and even an undercut. Steer clear from a long fringe as your face will appear rounder.
Round

If the corners of your forehead and jawline are similar in width and height, while your cheeks and jawline are rounded, go for hairstyles that emphasise length and angularity such as slicked-up with squarer edges or longer hair with off-center parting to create a slimmer face shape.
Triangle

As straightforward as it sounds, a triangular face shape includes a wider forehead and cheekbones with a pointed, more tapered chin. Look for a hairstyle that narrows your forehead and widen your chin area—a scruffy beard might actually help give an illusion of a wider chin!
Oblong

Almost like a rectangle, the oblong face shape has more length than angularity. The oblong face shape is flatter around the cheek area unlike the oval which has rounded sides. A hairstyle with longer sides and shorter top is a go-to, and avoid anything that accentuates your forehead such as an exaggerated pompadour or a spiked hairdo.

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Best celebrity beauty looks from last week: Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Suzy and more

29.10.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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This week’s best celebrity beauty looks ran the gamut from red carpet chic to Instagram-worthy. We spotted Selena Gomez on makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s feed, making her fiery comeback with bombshell waves and sultry smokey eyes; celebrities dressed to the nines at the Governor’s Awards, including Jennifer Lopez who wore braided bun and a bronzed-out makeup look, Saoirse Ronan who also got the braided ‘do memo, Keke Palmer’s stunning violet monochromatic look, and Lili Reinhart’s rose-tinged makeup.
Also, don’t miss out on Ariana Grande’s majorly on-point feline flicks, Kim Kardashian West’s birthday beauty look that’s on our Pinterest board for good reason, and Suzy’s burgundy locks that matched her blazer perfectly. Which of these celebrity beauty looks are your favourite?
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Music
A list of music gigs to catch this month: February ‘18
Short and sweet

04.02.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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8 February (Thurs), Elvita Arul & The Carpio Brothers @ No Black Tie
Catch soul powerhouse Elvita Arul along with the groovy Carpio Brothers Quintet. Together, they are sure to create an eclectic energy like no other in the intimate abode of No Black Tie.
There’ll be an admission fee of RM64. For more information, visit the event page.

9 – 11 February (Fri – Sun), Ballet Festival – Khachaturian Spectacular @ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
When ballet and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) come together, magic happens. The Ballet of Armenia is set to perform composer Aram Khachaturian’s two most well-known ballets, Gayané and Spartacus, together with the MPO under the baton of Karen Durgaryan.
For ticketing and more information, visit the website.

10 February (Sat), Julie Byrne Live in Kuala Lumpur @ The Bee, Publika
Nomadic US folk singer Julie Byrne is making a stop in KL as part of her Asia Tour. Her smoky vocals and bold fingerpicking will soothe and enchant your Saturday evening as she sings tunes from her critically acclaimed album, Not Even Happiness.
Tickets are priced at RM40 (pre-sale) and RM50 (at the door). For more information, visit the website.

14 February (Wed), ‘My Shanghai Valentine’ with Janet Lee @ Bobo KL
Let Janet Lee serenade you with her mesmerising Shanghai Jazz ways as she makes her Bobo debut this Valentine’s Day. Accompanied by the WVC Jazz Ensemble, Janet’s unique East meets West repertoire will feature love song covers as well as her own originals.
For more information, visit the event page.

20 February (Tues), Jaggfuzzbeats @ Merdekarya
It’s hard to place Jaggfuzzbeats under one genre umbrella, with a sound that derives from “the jangles of folk to the ambience of pop”, and that is also what makes them so great. Catch the tight-sounding duo in the cosy live music space that is Merdekarya near the end of this month.
Follow Jaggfuzzbeats or Merdekarya for updates.

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Watches
Luxury watchmaking scales new heights with the Bell & Ross BR-X1 White Hawk
Time flies

14.11.2017
By Buro247

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Its name is white hawk, its inspiration, private jets. Svelte and soaring, both elements convey the unparalleled legacy of Bell & Ross in producing top-of-the-line aeronautical watches. New in, the BR-X1 and BR-X1 Tourbillon White Hawk take their cues from the innovative technologies that go into the design and manufacture of aircrafts. Through a completely revolutionary construct, these time measuring instruments combine ultra-masculine aesthetic codes with the technical refinement of high-end watchmaking.

Recalling the regalia of the most exclusive private jets, a palette of white and grey was deployed for the BR-X1. Front and centre, grade 5 titanium 45 mm cases sport white ceramic belts. Micro-blasting on the former and a matte finishing on the latter prevents light reflection. To enhance efficiency and optimise readability, buttons with added grip by way of rubber inserts are included alongside a red rim to highlight the chronograph function.

Discover more about the timepieces here.

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Film, TV + Theatre
You’re lost, no more: Here’s what you should know about Michele Morrone from ‘365 Days’

17.06.2020
By Ronn Tan

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Move aside, Timothee Chalamet. There’s a new heartthrob in town and he goes by the name of Massimo Torricelli. Fine, that’s the name of his character in the recently-trending film, 365 Days. Italian actor Michele Morrone became a sensation immediately after the release of the film on Netflix—as apparent in memes on Instagram and videos on TikTok. Timothee, you’re loved and there’s always room for more than one good-looking male actor.

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Since its release, Malaysians have been engrossed with 365 Days (or 365 dni in Polish)—keeping the film first (and sometimes, second) on the Top 10 list for the past few days. Directed by Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes, the romantic drama stars Michele Morrone as Don Massimo Torricelli and Anna-Maria Sieklucka as Laura Biel. Based on the novel 365 dni by Polish author Blanka Lipińska, 365 Days revolves around a Polish woman and a Sicilian man who imprisons her (some say kidnap). In the movie, Massimo gives Laura 365 days to fall in love with him.

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Although it was released on 7 February 2020 in Poland, the film only garnered global recognition in June 2020. It has quickly become one of the most talked about cinematic events of the generation—and that’s largely because of Michele Morrone. Now, like many around the world, you’re probably trying to find out more about the wickedly-talented actor.
1) He is an amazing singer

Talk about a jack of all trades. In addition to acting, Michele Morrone’s singing career includes the release of Dark Room. The album consists of tracks such as Hard For Me, Watch Me Burn, Do It Like That, and Rain In The Heart.

His song, Feel It, is featured as the theme song of 365 Days. It currently has about 17 million view on YouTube—and that’s only going to increase.
2) Meet Marcudo Morrone and Brado Morrone

Michele Morrone has two sons from his marriage to Lebanese fashion designer, Rouba Saadeh—currently with Elie Saab. The pair separated in 2018, four years after getting married.

In an Instagram post, he said, “A year and a half ago, I was about to leave everything, I didn’t want to act anymore. I was in a severe state of depression after divorcing my wife. I found work as a gardener in a remote village of 1,000 inhabitants because I had no more money in my pocket. But life is strange, when you’re down, destiny puts the right train in front of you and if you’re strong, you can take it. Always believe in yourself… Always”. The power of tenacity and determination.
3) He started his career in theatre

After studying at the Teatro Fraschini Di Pavia in Italy, Michele Morrone had roles in theatre plays—beginning from smaller roles. He starred in programmes such as Il tempo di una sigaretta, Che Dio co aiuti, and E la vita continue.
As his career in theatre progressed, Michele Morrone went on to feature in projects such as Bar Joseph, Medici, Sirene, Squad 6, and The Process. His big break definitely arrived with 365 Days—similar to Jamie Dornan’s rise to fame with 50 Shades of Grey.
4) What does Michele, Massimo, and Melegnano have in common?

If you’re wondering,  Michele Morrone was born on 3 October 1990 in Melegnano. The town is situated in the province of Milan, about 16 kilometres from the fashion capital of Italy. Known as a stronghold during the Italian Wars and for the Medici Castle, the town signifies strength and perseverance.

Whether you agree with Massimo’s tactics in 365 Days, you can’t deny that he was powerful (and ambitious). As for Michele himself, fighting through depression to get to where he is right now is a clear example of what you can accomplish as long as you are willing to go the extra mile.
5) Thinking about a sequel? Just head over to his Instagram

While we don’t know if there will be sequel to 365 Days, we know that his photos on Instagram are basically similar. Michele Morrone exudes an identical aura and vibe to Massimo Torricelli. The only difference is that there’s no plot so all you have to do is just enjoy what you see. Christian Grey walked so Massimo Torricelli could run.
Call him the man of the hour or the man of the day—but one thing’s for sure, Michele Morrone has become a phenomenon. We will probably see a lot more of him now that he’s one of the most recognised names and faces out there. Thanks to social media (especially TikTok), the Italian actor has definitely cemented himself as an industry icon. In the next few months, we will also learn a lot more about Michele Morrone. Are you still lost?
You can watch 365 Days on Netflix now.

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Food + Drink
7 Lively cocktail bars and speakeasies to check out in Penang
Pick your poison

28.09.2022
By Natalie Khoo

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While Penang is known around the world for its appetising street food and colourful heritage, the local cafe and bar culture has been burgeoning in the past decade too. Some avid bar hoppers and cocktail enthusiasts may argue that the bar scene alone is worth a trip—if not providing more reasons to visit the northern state. With that in mind, here are some of the coolest watering holes in Penang to stop by for amazing cocktails.

Backdoor Bodega

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Since opening discreetly in 2016, Backdoor Bodega has established itself as the hottest bar in Penang—earning the 97th spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022 list as a testament to its craft. This makes it the first Penang bar to be recognised among the top 100 bars in the region. Helmed by clothing shop owner turned bartender Koh Yung Shen, the speakeasy is tucked at the back of The Swagger Salon in Hin Bus Depot. It offers an ever-changing menu of trendy specialty cocktails under the guise of an “overpriced pin shop”, where each cocktail is served with the purchase of a unique lapel pin.

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Address: 37, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Penang
Opening hours: 8pm to 12am, Thursdays to Mondays
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Good Friends Club

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Call up your good friends and “jio” (read: invite) them to this hidden bar for a great time over a round or three of splendid cocktails! Located right next to Backdoor Bodega (perfect for a bar crawl!), Good Friends Club is inspired by a traditional Chinese coffee shop, complete with classic kopitiam signage and metal stools and tables. Expect a fun, relaxed ambience to sip and savour the bar’s wide array of cocktails—many of which play with local flavours.

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Address: 39, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang
Opening hours: 8pm to 2am daily
Contact: 010 550 1204
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Manchu
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Step through Manchu’s timber doors and you’ll be transported to the majestic Qing dynasty era. Think striking red lanterns, ornate arches, lion stone statues, and Chinese motifs decking the interiors of the hidden bar. There are even live Chinese opera performances on some nights, in keeping with the Manchurian theme. The menu here consists of dim sum and hearty mains such as risotto and pasta, in addition to a range of colourful cocktails.

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Address: 8 & 40, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: 6pm to 3am, Tuesdays to Sundays
Contact: 012 500 7588 | 017 222 0336
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Mish Mash

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Mish Mash has been around in Georgetown’s bar scene for eight years now and it’s still one of the most frequented watering holes in the city for solid cocktails. The bar features informal, understated interiors with Asian-inspired murals and a wall of cigar boxes, exuding a laid-back atmosphere. On the other hand, the cocktails promise to excite the palate as much as they please the eye. Whisky enthusiasts will also not be disappointed by the extensive selection of labels here.

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Address: 24, Muntri St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
Opening hours: 4.30pm until late, Tuesdays to Saturdays
Contact: 017 536 5128
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Magazine 63

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Opened in 2017, Magazine 63 takes pride as the first premium speakeasy lounge bar to debut in George Town. The secret to its location lies in its name (brownie points for deciphering the clue), with its entrance concealed behind a wooden door of what appears to be an abandoned shoplot. Inside, the interiors may remind you of a traditional Chinese inn with exposed brick walls and a cosy atmosphere. Look up to spot the floating stage overlooking the main bar, where live performances are held. As for the menu, take your pick from reimagined classics and original cocktails, paired with a selection of small plates.

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Address: 63, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: 8pm to 2am, Tuesdays to Sundays
Contact: 017 636 3551
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Beso Rosado by ChinChin

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Formerly known as Golden Shower, Beso Rosado by ChinChin is a restaurant and bar offering Mediterranean-inspired tapas and trendy libations. Don’t let its edgy graffiti-covered entrance fool you—a posh, stylish setting awaits inside, characterised by baby pink and gold hues with an iconic oval-shaped bar counter. The food and drinks menus are equally sophisticated, prepared with premium ingredients and Instagram-worthy touches.

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Address: 86, Lebuh Bishop, 10200 George Town, Penang
Opening hours: 6pm to 12am, Tuesdays to Fridays | 12pm to 12am, weekends
Contact: 04 263 6868
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The Mandarin

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Set in a double-storey house along Jalan Irving, The Mandarin offers an unassuming space for crafted cocktails and lighthearted conversations. Established in 2019, the 18-seater hidden bar has no signage or menu, which may be intimidating for those who are new to the bar culture. Fret not though, as the bartender is known to be friendly and well-prepared with an arsenal of spirits to curate a drink based on your taste preferences.

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Address: 3B, Jalan Irving, 10450 George Town, Penang
Opening hours: 6pm to 1am, weekdays
Contact: 019 465 8887
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Bucket bags for your champagne

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Bucket bags for your champagne
A matter of convenience

28.12.2015
By Buro247

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In 1932, a champagne producer commissioned Gaston-Louis Vuitton for a special bag with which he could transport his valuable vintages around in. The result was a bucket-shaped bag secured with a leather drawstring, light as a feather with room enough for four bottles upright and one upside down. It was the birth of the iconic Noé: the chicest bag purpose-built for champagne and therefore the best thing for you to be carrying this New Year’s Eve. Here are seven bucket bags for you to consider:{insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”Bucket bags for champagne” rid=”3703″ order=”a_tstamp”}

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13 Curated thrift stores for the best vintage finds
One-of-a-kind scores

11.05.2023
By Phyll Wu

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Who doesn’t love thrifting? Not only is it sustainable and inclusive of all styles and sizes, but you may also come across archive vintage designer pieces that you can no longer find anywhere else—for a fraction of their original price too! Ahead, we’ve rounded up 13 curated thrift stores to scavenge timeless pre-loved items and give them a new home.

Looop

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Opening its doors just earlier this year, Looop offers a wide variety of quality vintage finds that reminisces the ’90s. Think digging through your mum’s retro closet, but in a store. Catered to all genders, shapes and sizes, you can shop all sorts of timeless pieces including traditional wear, slip-on dresses, blouses, knitted tops, bags, and more.
Opening hours: Wednesday – Friday, 2pm to 9pm | Saturday – Sunday, 12pm to 7pm
Address: 20-A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OkGo

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It’s safe to say that OKGO is one of the OG curated thrift stores that every thrifter has been to at least once, be it their previous location at USJ19 mall or their current location at SS18. Launched in 2017, OKGO’s inventory ranges anywhere from vintage graphic tees to varsity jackets to retro home goods and more. The best part? Prices aren’t marked up to unreasonable numbers, even for designer pieces!
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12pm to 7pm | Saturday – Sunday, 11am to 7pm | Closed every Tuesday
Address: 17A 1st Floor, Jalan SS 18/1b, 47500 Subang Jaya

Show Your Pink

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While you can shop in-store, you’ll often find Show Your Pink at various thrift markets in the city. In fact, we happened to discover them at one of their pop-ups at RexKL, where we fetched a sublime pleated shirt by Issey Miyake (you’ll be thrilled to know that Issey Miyake is a reoccurring brand in their inventory!) With every drop, you will find some of the best vintage designers, including Marc Jacobs, Dior, Hugo, and more.
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and weekends, 12pm to 7pm | Closed every Tuesday
Address: 10B, Jalan SS4D/14, Taman Mayang, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Exaghules Vintage Store

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If you’re looking for vintage outerwear, look no further than Exaghules Vintage Store. Operating only online, you’ll find a variety of Carhartt hoodies, designer cardigans, leather jackets, along with printed shirts and denim jeans, on its website to spice up your wardrobe.

Dig Deep Within

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This Instagram-based store is where you will stumble upon some of the best-printed shirts, outerwear, and vintage designer shoes. Unlike its name, you won’t have to dig deep to find a piece that you will surely want in your wardrobe. Just from its recent drops on Instagram, there’s a pair of Saint Laurent loafers, MCM jeans, Playboy button-ups, amongst others.

Fifth

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Avid thrifters, PJ dwellers, and all the ‘cool kids’ of KL are no strangers to Fifth. Situated just a couple stores down from One Half cafe, you can sip on a delightful cup of coffee (some of the best you’ll have) while you browse through its extensive range of stylish vintage goods, as well as accessories, clothes, and miscellaneous items from local small businesses. Every corner of the store is a photo-op, and with tasty pastries and refreshments within a stone’s throw away, don’t forget to bring along your fashionable friends on your Taman Paramount thrift adventure!
Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 1pm to 9pm
Address: 23, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Delics

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Fifth’s neighbour, Delics, is the place to go for all the fabulous Y2K finds. Baby tees, cowboy boots, mini skirts, chunky jewellery, Von Dutch caps—all the Y2K It-girl staples.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 1pm to 7pm
Address: 29, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Hammer & Stone

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For old-school streetwear, head to Hammer & Stone’s Instagram page and shop away! Printed button-ups are aplenty, coupled with retro vests, jackets, and jumpsuits that you will surely love.

Modo Preloved

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Nestled in SS15, Subang Jaya, Modo Preloved carries some of the best vintage pieces you’ll find. From Vivienne Westwood to Dior to Burberry to Versace and many more, the store is a must-visit on your thrifting day out!
Opening hours: Weekdays and weekends, 2pm to 11pm
Address: No 12, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Thriftfitts

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With sustainability and affordability at its core, Thriftfitts is one of the best local thrift stores for the dreamiest vintage finds. Sourced from all over the globe, its extensive selection of items include an assortment of slip-ons, lingerie, corsets, and chic tops that are nothing but sublime and breathtaking.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am to 8pm | Sunday, 12pm to 6pm | Closed every Monday
Address: 43a, Jln SS 24/8, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

U Do U

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For all the edgy Y2K fashionistas, U Do U might just be your new favourite shopping haven. The online-based curated thrift store boasts a wide range of Y2K wardrobe essentials, from baby tees to low-rise jeans, vintage bags to mini dresses, graphic tops to leather jackets and more.

Slowvows

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Not forgetting the dainty Y2K fashionistas, Slow Vows is a shopping haven for all things 2000s feminine fashion. Simply browse through its Instagram page, and you’ll find a slew of charming picks to add to your wardrobe, such as floral blouses, denim skirts, knitted tops, lace camisoles, and ruffled dresses, just to name a few.
Violette Wears

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As for all the Fairycore fashionistas out there, Violette Wears is where you’ll find the most ethereal feminine pieces to build the Fairycore wardrobe of your dreams. With aims to “manifest the art of lingerie through rare, vintage and pre-owned pieces,” the online store offers a breathtaking selection of flowy satin nightgowns, sheer slip-ons, lacey camisoles, and sultry corsets that you will fall in love with at first sight.

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Malaysia Day 2022: 25 Proud moments we can celebrate this year
Happy Malaysia Day!

16.09.2022
By Natalie Khoo

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In honour of our 59th National Day, we take a look at some of the proudest moments that Malaysians can celebrate thanks to the sacrifices of our forefathers that led to the freedom and progress we enjoy today

1. Meet the Champion of Champions
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In a special MasterChef series that saw the return of five former MasterChef winners to compete against each other, Malaysian-born chef Ping Coombes proved to be the ‘Champion of Champions’. She won the coveted title with her renditions of chilli pan mee, claypot chicken rice and ice kacang.

2. KL named one of the best food cities in the world
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Earlier this year, food and dining publisher Eater named Kuala Lumpur one of the best food cities of 2022. It was the only Southeast Asian city to make the list, which has 13 entries in total. “Most days the streets reverberate with hawkers exchanging friendly banter, utensils ricocheting off woks, chendol trucks rumbling by, diners chatting excitedly at tables spilling out of open-air restaurants,” the publication reported.

3. Riding her way into the global arena
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A cyclist from Terengganu, Siti Nur Alia Mansor, became the first Southeast Asian woman to join a professional world-acclaimed cycling team after she signed on as a rider for Spain-based Canyon-SRAM Racing Team in January.

4. Malaysia wins Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC)
Photo: Kuala Lumpur Post
In February, the national men’s badminton team clinched their first ever Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) title after beating defending champions Indonesia 3-0 in the finals at the Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam.

5.  Malaysian model ‘slays’ at Milan Fashion Week

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Local model Vanizha Vasanthanathan made headlines for her Milan Fashion Week debut in March, where she strutted in looks by Italian design houses ACT N°1 and Marco Rambaldi. Although the 29-year-old model is no stranger to international runways—having walked at Beijing Fashion Week, China Fashion Week, and Jakarta Fashion Week—Milan was considered her big break into the Big Four of Fashion Weeks.

6. Dewakan enters Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 list

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Renowned modern Malaysian restaurant Dewakan was crowned the Best Restaurant in Malaysia after making a re-entry into Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list this year, taking the no. 50 spot. Meanwhile, three other local establishments earned a spot on the extended 51-100 List, namely Nadodi, Eat and Cook, and Cilantro.

7. Malaysia begins transition into endemicity
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After more than two years of living with the pandemic, the Malaysian government declared that the country would start transitioning into endemicity from 1 April, 2022. This signalled the beginning of the recovery of the nation’s economy, as well as our livelihoods and mental well-being, thanks to the lifting of SOPs and movement restrictions.

8. Record number of Malaysian students enter Harvard
Clockwise from top left: Chooi Je Qin, Lee Ee Jenn, Ishant Shah, Carisma Michaela Wong, Herman Leong Xin Yang, and Alyssa Yap Xin Yi
The nation made history when it recorded the admission of five Malaysian students to the prestigious Harvard University for the class of 2026. The five students are Choi Je Qin, Herman Leong Xin Yang, Ishant Shah, Carisma Michaela Wong, and Lee Ee Jenn. Notably, they received offers of admission amidst stiff competition from a global application pool of 61,220 students for the year in which the acceptance rate was the lowest in the school’s 386-year history—at only 3.19 per cent.

9. Lee Zii Jia wins Badminton Asia Championships (BAC)
Photo: Jerry Lee & Emman Flavier/@Badminton_Asia via Twitter
National shuttler Lee Zii Jia won his final match against Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie to become the first Malaysian badminton champion in Asia since 2016, when former world no. 1 Lee Chong Wei held the title.

10. Malaysian journalist receives Pulitzer Prize
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KL-born Los Angeles Times photojournalist Marcus Yam received a Pulitzer Prize for his photos of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban a year ago. According to The Times, Yam was awarded the prize for his “raw and urgent images of the US departure from Afghanistan that captured the human costs of the historic change in the country”.

11. Malaysia achieves medal target at SEA Games 2022

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The Malaysian contingent surpassed the medal target of 36 golds at the SEA Games in Hanoi in May—earning 39 gold, 45 silver and 90 bronze medals in the final tally.

12. Introducing USNA’s first Malaysian female officer
Photo: Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia / Facebook
Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) senior navy cadet officer B. Janusha made history as the country’s first female officer to graduate from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) back in June. Her achievement in the global arena even garnered praises from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

13. No more mandatory death penalty

In June 2022, Malaysia announced a move to abolish the mandatory capital punishment for 11 crimes including non-violent drug offenders. However, the death penalty may still be implemented at the court’s discretion, subject to the type and seriousness of the offence, among other factors. The decision was largely welcomed by human rights groups and the general public.

14. Renowned Malaysian zoologist remembered on Google Doodle
Google Doodle’s illustration of Dr Kim Boon Liat
Google Doodle paid tribute to late Malaysian zoologist Dr Kim Boon Liat for his contributions to the fields of zoology and conservation. Dr. Lim was credited with helping establish Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur, and had written over 300 scientific publications about mammalogy and parasitology. On 21 June 2003, he became the first Southeast Asian and fourth Asian to be awarded an Honorary Membership to the American Society of Mammologists (ASM).

15. ‘Mat Kilau’ becomes highest grossing Malaysian film of all time

The Syamsul Yusof-directed film made headlines in July for collecting a whopping RM90 million in just 33 days. This made ‘Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan’ the highest-grossing local movie in Malaysia, beating 2018’s Munafik 2 and even Hollywood blockbuster Avengers: End Game from 2019. What made its success even more significant is the fact that the film is inspired by local folk hero from Pahang who had fought against the British Empire in the 1890s.

16. Jason Leong joins Just For Laughs Montreal 2022 Comedy Festival (JFL)
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Local comedian and viral content creator Jason Leong was announced as part of the lineup for the New Faces International Showcase at the Just For Laughs Montreal 2022 Comedy Festival (JFL), occupying one of only 10 spots open to global artistes. He was only the third Malaysian comedian to perform at JFL after Ronny Chieng and Phil Wang.

17. Malaysian screenwriter Adele Lim becomes Oscars Academy member

I grew up in Malaysia but American movies are in my DNA – from my grandma’s love of Hedy Lamarr to my mom singing Black Hills of Dakota at school concerts – movies are a beacon for all the batty dreamers all over the world. And I am SO lucky to be a tiny part of it. #theacademy pic.twitter.com/OcTEo1UHO9
— Adele Lim (@adeleBlim) July 1, 2022

Malaysian-born Crazy Rich Asians screenwriter, Adele Lim, was invited to become a member of the Oscars Academy along with Anya Taylor-Joy, Robin de Jesus, Jamie Dornan, and 397 others. She shared her excitement at the news on Twitter, saying: “Movies are a beacon for all the batty dreamers all over the world. And I am so lucky to be a tiny part of it.” Earlier in February, Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon—which she co-penned—was nominated for the ‘Animated Feature Film’ Oscar award.

18. Malaysia achieves medal target at the Commonwealth Games

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Malaysia surpassed its medal target of six golds at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England this year. The contingent brought home a total of seven gold, eight silver, and eight bronze medals to take 10th place in the medal standings.

19. Malaysia bags golden hat trick in e-sports commonwealth
The Malaysian DOTA 2 female team wins gold at the Esports Commonwealth. (Photo: Global Esports Federation)
Meanwhile, the Malaysian e-sports contingent won three gold medals at the Commonwealth E-sports Championships. Mohamad NorHaikal Mohamad Noh won the first gold meal in eFootball, after defeating Scottish player Gary McInnes in two out of three matches. The national DOTA 2 female team bagged the second gold by overcoming team England 2-0, whereas the third gold came from the DOTA 2 open category after the national team beat England 2-1.

20. Malaysian defies more than gravity
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Ravinchandran, a national climber who is also a person with disabilities (PwD), became the first Malaysian to raise the Jalur Gemilang at the K2 summit in Pakistan—the world’s second highest mountain.

21. Meet the first Malay model to walk at Paris Fashion Week

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After Vanizha’s debut at Milan Fashion Week,  22-year-old Ridzman Zidaine became the first Malay model to walk at Paris Fashion Week. More impressively, he walked for some of luxury fashion’s biggest brands, including Louis Vuitton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hermes, and Issey Miyake.

22. King accorded Turkey’s top award
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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah graciously agreed to receive the Turkish Order of the State, in conjunction with the State Visit to Turkey in August. The highest award was presented by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace, making His Majesty the first ASEAN Head of State to receive the prestigious award. In the same ceremony, His Majesty also bestowed the country’s highest award, the National Crown Seri Darjah Utama (D.M.N), to President Erdogan.

23. Food writer honoured as ‘Empowering Educator’ in 50 Next 2022 list
Photo: Loh Yi Jun
Homegrown food journalist and podcaster Yi Jun Loh was honoured as a future leader in the global food and drink industry by the prestigious organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. He is one of 50 individuals aged 35 and under to be included on the list this year—and one of six gamechangers under the ‘Empowering Educator’ category, which celebrates individuals transforming society through food-led learning and development.

24. Michelle Yeoh is now a Dr.

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Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian artist to receive the honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute (AFI) on August 13. Everything Everywhere All At Once directors, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, conferred the award to their film’s Malaysian protagonist at the Hollywood TCL Chinese Theatre.

25. Hail our badminton world champions!

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Mere days before Merdeka, Malaysia’s men’s doubles badminton pair Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik made history by winning our first ever gold at the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) World Championships. The world no. 6 pair defeated former three-time world champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia in straight sets (21-19, 21-14) to deliver the coveted prize.

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Hermès’ iconic masculine fragrance gets an olfactory revamp

18.10.2018
By Wei Yeen Loh

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When it comes to creating the most beguiling of fragrances, Hermès has a tried-and-tested formula down pat—from the unique Hermèssence collection that is infused with fragrance oils, to the stylish Twilly d’Hermès that is spicy yet sensual. The latest reiteration to its range of men’s fragrances is no exception. The award-winning Terre d’Hermès fragrance is lauded for good reason—first created in 2006 by then-master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, this woody scent gets an earthy reinterpretation by current in-house perfumer Christine Nagel.
“I wanted to understand the masculinity of Hermès, so naturally I chose Terre,” Nagel explains. “I must be one of the only perfumers in the world that can do the craft completely free. Hermès puts all of its trust in creators, [so the house] didn’t demand that I recreate it…I wanted to do it because it is such a huge monument of the brand.”

Nagel deconstructed the fragrance by rearranging the composition of the Terre d’Hermès. Inspired by “terre“, which is French for “earth”, Nagel wanted to draw attention to the greener notes this time around while letting vetiver take centre stage in the fragrance. Rounded, warm, and sensual, the vetiver note lends a woody, earthy hint to it, while black pepper is replaced with sichuan pepper. The spicy, green note has a hint of citrus, invigorating the formula while keeping it clean. Lastly, Queen of Hesperidia bergamot orange (picked right before maturity) offer an edgy quality to the composition. The bottle itself takes on an energy of its own, with a brown cap inspired by the rich hue of leather tanned by the sun.

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#BUROSupportsLocal: Granola/muesli

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#BUROSupportsLocal: Granola/muesli

02.11.2020
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Watches
Introducing Slim d’Hermès: A movement towards the essentials
A new classic

30.07.2015
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Born from the stylistic exercise of aesthetic purity, Slim d’Hermès imbues a minimalistic charm into the world of watchmaking art. As implied by its name, the collection strips bare of superfluous elements, leaving only the fundamentals necessary to stimulate a movement towards essentials in an artistic yet potent manner.

Designed by the creative director of La Montre Hermès, Philippe Delhotal, the Slim d’Hermès is marked by its slender silhouette, hand-bevelled bridges and broad dial opening. Featuring an original typography created by the renowned graphic designer, Philippe Apeloig, the dainty outline of the numerals serve to reinforce the extreme simplicity underpinning the collection.
The Slim d’Hermès is available in both rose gold and steel variations, with or without diamonds. When in rose gold, the timepiece is graced with a guilloché dial in white natural mother-of-pearl, and together with the minimal display of hours, minutes and seconds, time is delivered in a language that is pure and elegant.

For both men and women, the watch is manufactured in three sizes, with a quartz movement driving the smaller 25 and 32mm models. Right at the heart of the 39.5mm diameter model beats the Manufacture Hermès H1950 ultra-thin movement, and together with a micro-rotor, the self-winding calibre is reduced to 2.6mm, embodying the collection’s theme right to the core. Similarly to other Manufacture models, the back is adorned with the “sprinkling of Hs” motif, and together with its sapphire crystal case-back, the Slim d’Hermès offers a glimpse of the mechanical symphony behind its simplistic beauty.
In addition to its unique movement, the 39.5mm may also be furnished with a perpetual calendar mechanism, providing a four-year display that counts off days and months. Aside from an ultra-thin dual-time display, the dial features a moon-phase indication in natural white mother-of-pearl set against a dazzling aventurine glass sky.

Beyond its size, metal and perpetual calendar function, the Slim d’Hermès further enriches its assortment by presenting a selection of wristbands ranging from Etruscan to cloud white, in alligator, Barenia leather, box calf or steel.
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Culture
Tom Hanks is publishing his first book ever on a quirky subject
Typewriters

24.02.2017
By Gwen Ong

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While the actor is famously known for his convincing portrayals in Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan, now he is also adding another feather to his hat as a writer. Uncommon Type: Some Stories is a collection of 17 stories and all of the tales will depict the variety of typewriters in some way. Typewriters is a subject that is close to Tom’s heart. He is a passionate collector of the typing machine and in 2014, he released an app called ‘Hanx Writer’, which allows users to produce facsimile typescript. If you’re scoffing, know that it was a bestseller on Apple’s iTunes store.

Some of the stories we’ll get to read will include “a story about an immigrant arriving in New York City after his family and life have been torn apart by his country’s civil war; a man who bowls a perfect game (and then another, and another) becoming ESPN’s newest celebrity; an eccentric billionaire and his faithful executive assistant on the hunt for something larger in America; and another about the junket life of an actor.”

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He had begun writing the book in 2015. “In the two years of working on the stories,” Tom said in a statement. “I made movies in New York, Berlin, Budapest and Atlanta, and wrote in all of them. I wrote in hotels during press tours. I wrote on vacation. I wrote on planes, at home and in the office. When I could actually make a schedule, and keep to it, I wrote in the mornings from 9 to 1.”

Uncommon Type: Some Stories will be released in October 2017, in which Tom will also be narrating the audio version of the book.

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LFW SS16: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

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LFW SS16: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
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20.09.2015
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Drawing its inspiration from “modern architecture and Michael Clarke’s ballet“, husband and wife designing duo—Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, have developed an assemblage of languid silhouettes and antagonistic details. With floral prints and lace contrasted against sharp slashes and monochrome geometric prints, the collection acts as a juxtaposition of romantic elements and ultra-modern features.
Amidst the feminine appeal of the delicate materials and peekaboo detailing, Thorton and Bregazzi have infused the ensembles with an air of masculinity through its industrial-looking metal rings and use of heavy leather, toughening up the romanticism that often associated with the label.
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The best of NYFW AW19 day 3: Self-Portrait and Longchamp

10.02.2019
By Su Fen Tan

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Self-Portrait
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Who: “It’s a bit more tailoring this season, but with a Self-Portrait twist. It’s still fun but I wanted to have those pieces which are a bit more classy,” designer Han Chong told WWD.
The Low-down: This translated into both casual and formal silhouettes rooted by tailoring—think elements of the classic tuxedo weaved into jumpsuits, rompers, dresses and coats. The Malaysian-born designer opened the show with black and white cocktail options, before transitioning into vivid primary colours and graphic prints. This collection sees him being bolder in playing around with patterns and textures, mixing and matching them to great effect. Also present is his signature guipure lace motif, forming the essence in a series of beautiful navy dresses, and lending a delicate yet sensual edge elsewhere to a number of shorts and floral frocks.
Buro Loves: Han Chong’s penchant for piecing together different silhouettes and prints, creating interesting hybrid ensembles that are sure to appease the texture lovers and then some.

Longchamp
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Who: For her sophomore showing at NYFW, creative director Sophie Delafontaine set out to capture the carefree spirits of travellers; women who travel the world with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude.
The Low-down: Eclectic and free-spirited, Longchamp’s AW collection is made for the multi-faceted woman in all of us; she can be strong, confident and feminine in her own way, with a wardrobe to match. Here, too, sees an unapologetic melting pot of prints, textures and shapes—from flowing dresses with organic, multi-hued stripes to pleated leather in mini silhouettes. A daring spirit punctuate each look, such as studded detailing and leopard prints paired with what is otherwise a flirty little number.
Buro Loves: How the new Bauhaus-inspired new Longchamp logo print didn’t just make its statement debut via graphic printed creations, but also in a feminine yet edgy cut-out design resembling lace.

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Style
Fashion buzz: No photography and phones allowed at the Savage x Fenty fashion show, dress like Rich Brian and Joji in Guess and 88 Rising’s second collab, and more

10.09.2019
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Fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh passes away at 74 years old

Most famously known for his black and white photography, we can thank the late Mr. Lindbergh for capturing more than a dozen iconic photographs that have inspired his contemporaries and continues to inspire burgeoning young talent. His most memorable work includes capturing ’90s supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford to name a few. He leaves behind a legacy of work that will be cherished for decades to come, and will be missed dearly.
Rodarte reunites Mad Men stars January Jones and Kiernan Shipka
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For their dreamy Spring/Summer 2020 campaign, Kate and Laura Mulleavy put together a diverse group of talent to star in their campaign. Back together, the on-screen mother and daughter duo from Mad Men, January Jones and Kiernan Shipka (aka Betty and Sally Draper) are immaculately dressed in silk strapless floral gowns made from tulle and taffeta. Other stars of the campaign include Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart, Bring it On cheerleading rivals Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union, as well as Oscar-nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio, alongside rising stars Rowan Blanchard, Margaret Qualley and Lauren Tsai.
Max Mara opens first flagship store in Seoul
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Head’s up, citizens of Seoul! Max Mara has recently opened their first flagship store in South Korea with a futuristic boutique at 434 Apgujeong-ro. Strategically located on the main street, with a lit up façade, you won’t miss the new flagship store. Once inside, you’ll be greeted with luxe marble flooring, Persian rugs and plush interiors, you may find it hard to leave.
No photography and phones allowed at the Savage x Fenty fashion show

In a time where everything is televised on a (small) screen, Rihanna chooses the opposite when it comes to her upcoming Savage x Fenty lingerie fashion show. WWD reports that “no photographers or videographers will be allowed inside the show venue” and that phone usage will be restricted during the time of the show. Handheld devices “will be placed in a locked case that each showgoer can hold onto”. The reason behind such restrictions is that the live show will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video come 20 September. Either way, this no-phone zone will prove to be a good digital detox for show-goers.
Guess and 88 Rising collaborate for their second capsule collection
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After a successful first collection last year, East meets West yet again as Guess partners up with 88 Rising for another round of cool streetwear threads. Guess x 88 Rising returns with a collection of distressed t-shirts, joggers, bodysuits, hoodies and fannypacks to get your hype on. Get your hands on the collection at the Gue88 pop-up store at The Bookmark in APW, Bangsar on 12 and 13 October, or shop in-store when the collection drops on 16 October at Guess Pavilion, KLCC and Sunway Pyramid.
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 has commenced

The designers are ready to present their Spring/Summer 2020 collections, starting the roster with New York City. Check out our daily coverage here and keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram as our fashion editor, Joan Kong reports on the shows live from NYC.

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Watches
Blue dial beauties: Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon, Hermès Arceau Soleil and more

06.11.2020
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon Limited Edition

High complications for women come far and few between, but Piaget’s latest Altiplano Tourbillon Limited Edition is made exclusively for ladies who are fans of the brand’s renowned ultra-thin movement. The new limited-edition timepiece comes in a 41mm with a rose gold case, blue lacquered sunray dial and rose gold coloured hands and indexes. Set with 84 diamonds on the bezel and folding clasp, the Altiplano Tourbillon is equipped with a sapphire case back for a glimpse of the impeccable movement.
Limited to 88 pieces each, the Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon Limited Edition also comes in a 38mm size (white mother-of-pearl dial).
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Manchette

Patek Philippe’s iconic women’s watch collection Twenty~4 stole the headlines 20 years ago when it debuted, lauded for its chic, versatile look that you could don from the boardroom to the ballroom. Later on in 2018, the Twenty~4 Automatic was unveiled—a round mechanical version perfect for everyday wear. Most recently, Patek Philippe has taken a leaf out of its archives by referencing the original Twenty~4 manchette (cuff) version, with a new modern dial design (in blue or gray sunburst) and gold applied Arabic numerals to replace the former Roman numerals. Its trapeze-shaped gold markers have also been swapped with diamond markers instead.
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding

While the captivating Patrimony collection may have been inspired by ’50s timepieces from ’50s Vacheron Constantin models, the latest Patrimony Self-Winding is contemporary elegance embodied in its 18K pink gold case. The 36.5mm watch sports a bezel and external minute-counter set with 117 round-cut diamonds, while the self-winding movement within the case comes with an elevated oscillating weight in 22K gold.
Hermès Arceau Soleil

Hermès’s round Arceau watch undergoes a reinterpretation (imagined by Swiss artist Fred Rawyler for a silk scarf) with a dazzling dial inspired by the intriguing depth and effects of light. As its name suggests, the dial boasts ‘sunbeams’ diffusing across a chiaroscuro gradient to highlight the slender hands. The Arceau Soleil comes in 36mm with a steel case set in 100 diamonds—but the highlight is the diamond hour-markers set into the sapphire crystal to create the illusion of it floating above the dial.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding

If Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak has caught your eye but your dainty wrist can’t quite do it justice, try the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm. Spot the signature “Grande Tapisserie” blue-grey dial that adds a textured motif to the model, 40 brilliant-cut diamonds set into the octagonal bezel coupled with eight gold screws, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
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Film, TV + Theatre
Here are the trailers you don’t want to miss from SDCC 2018

23.07.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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Marvel, HBO and Star Wars were not in attendance at San Diego Comic Con 2018, but by no means did that incur a shortage of blockbuster teasers that will have you raring to get to the cinemas in the months to come. Here, we’ve rounded up the best ones that you won’t want to miss:

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Release date: 15 November 2018
We got a first look at Jude Law as the young Dumbledore in the trailer from earlier this year, now we get to a glimpse at Zoë Kravitz and Brontis Jodorowsky as Leta Lestrange and Nicolas Flamel respectively. November can’t come any sooner.

Aquaman
Release date: 20 December 2018
Apart from Wonder Woman, DC’s last few releases have been just a little underwhelming (IMO anyway), but if the trailer is anything to go by, Aquaman is looking promising already.

Shazam!
Release date: 4 April 2019
Warner Bros. keeps it coming with Shazam! A step away from the dark, gritty DC Universe that we’re used to, this could be the most lighthearted DC movie yet, with Zachary Levi starring as the titular superhero.

Glass
Release date: 17 January 2019
M. Night Shyamalan’s rounds up his superhero horror-thriller Unbreakable series with Glass. Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy and Anna Taylor-Joy come together to reprise their roles from the previous two films, while Sarah Paulson joins the cast as Dr. Staple, a psychiatrist who thinks her three patients are delusional about their powers. Looks like she’ll learn the truth the hard way.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Release date: 30 May 2019
Millie Bobby Brown takes a break from the Demogorgon, and onto another monster. In this sequence to Godzilla (2014), not only is the mighty Godzilla back, but he vies for supremacy against other ancient super-species (read: more god-sized monsters), threatening humanity’s very existence.

The Walking Dead – Season 9
Release date: 7 October 2018
It’s Rick Grimes and Maggie Rhee’s farewell season, though it is still unclear if they’ll bite the dust or ride off into the sunset. Is that a Whisperer we see at 4:00?

Doctor Who – Series 11
Air date: Autumn 2019 (no specific date yet)
We finally get a look at Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor and her new Sonic Screwdriver, and she’s looking for some new best friends to join her on her journey through time and space.

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All the films you can catch at the 2017 Japanese Film Festival
Sugoi ne

05.09.2017
By Su Fen Tan

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This 7 September to 1 October, the Japanese Film Festival returns for its 14th edition, bringing some of the best films from Japan to our shores for the first time. Blank 13, for example, will be making its Southeast Asian debut at the festival. It is quite the special treat for Malaysians, as the film will only be released in Japan in February next year.

From heartwarming dramas and eye-opening documentaries, to comedies and manga adaptations, there is something for everyone. Find out which 14 films you’ll be able to catch at the Japanese Film Festival here:
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(If you’re on your mobile device, view this page in desktop version to read the film plots in the gallery above.)

Partnered with GSC Cinemas, the festival will begin in the Klang Valley, showing at Mid Valley, 1 Utama, Pavilion KL and Nu Sentral from 7 to 13 September, before moving on to Gurney Plaza in Penang for the dates of 14 to 17 September. The nationwide tour will wrap up in East Malaysia, covering cities in both states—CityONE Megamall in Kuching from 21 to 24 September, and Kota Kinabalu’s Suria Sabah from 29 September to 2 October.

All films will be presented with English subtitles. Tickets can be purchased at the GSC box office or at www.gsc.com.my. For more information, visit jfkl.org.my.

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SK-II opens its first Boutique Spa in Malaysia
For mid-day indulgences

03.01.2018
By Wei Yeen Loh

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To loyal SK-II fans out there, you don’t have to take weekend trips to Singapore just for your facial session at the brand’s Boutique Spas anymore. The first SK-II Boutique Spa in Malaysia has opened its doors at The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City—also marking the first overseas expansion for Senze Salus, the boutique spa’s operator, after a whopping 13 years in Singapore.
“We are excited about our expansion in Malaysia and are looking forward to welcoming Malaysians to the first SK-II Boutique Spa in Malaysia. The Gardens Mall, being so prestigious and accessible, is an ideal venue and we are proud to call it our home for the SK-II Boutique Spa,” said Calvin Ng, managing director of Senze Salus.
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Located next to Isetan on the ground floor of the mall, the spa spans a vast 2,300 square feet space with 12 treatment suites coupled with a spacious waiting area, SK-II beauty bar and retail section. Those seeking out for a pampering facial session or two can check out their extensive menu of premium treatments featuring only SK-II products and not forgetting, a luxurious ambience to boot. An all-time favourite on their menu is the SK-II Senzational Facial, featuring their signature 55-step facial massage technique to refresh and rejuvenate fatigued skin. Highlights of the spa that would draw you for a facial treatment stat, include the Senzational Bed in the beauty suites—two-inch mattress toppers with smooth cotton linens and comforter for the most comfortable session worthy of a beauty nap, alongside a heated mattress pad and leg pillow; and the innovative Oxygen Machine that delivers highly concentrated oxygen to the skin for maximum absorption.
SK-II Boutique Spa is located at G-231, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City

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Relish in Japanese food and flavours with this special exhibition by Google

24.09.2019
By Gwen Ong

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Warning! You should not check out Meshiagare! while hungry. Not if you want to have a sudden strong desire to visit Japan stat. Now that we’ve got the disclaimer out of the way, we can tell you more about our foodie discovery. Meshiagare! Flavors of Japan is a new online exhibition specially curated by Google Arts & Culture with some 20 partners. You’re just one click away to learning about Japanese food, flavours, history and its culture. Think of it as a portal to all things delicious from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Meshiagare means ‘enjoy your meal’ and trust us, this is a visual feast that will get your tummy rumbling. You can browse through thousands of photos and videos on the people, places and traditions that make Japanese cuisine so wholesome, soul-warming and exquisite.
Decode the basics of sushi, bento, ramen, wagashi and etc; learn how sake is made; explore umami culture; take a walk through Shinjuku’s Golden Gai street; get bitesize facts on the history of Japanese food and more. Fun fact—did you know soba was first eaten as dumplings?
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Meshiagare! Flavors of Japan is a journey into Japanese gastronomy, curated with 3,000 crisp images, videos and stories. To learn more, visit this Google Arts & Culture exhibition for free here. Happy exploring!

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