Author: Alfieyah Abdullah

Local Instagram-shop, ‘Cozzleyy’ has taken it up a notch with their uniquely designed AirPod casings. With everyone getting their hands on a pair of AirPods, trying to distinguish between them can only mean one thing—customised cases. In comparison to the AirPod cases you find in stores that are made up of silicone and can only be found in a singular colour, Cozzleyy’s AirPod cases are personalised and crafted after familiar Singaporean snacks and products. Seeing that almost every product could be turned into an accessory, the Cozzleyy brand aimed to turn daily products into a useful object that fulfils both…

There’s more than sun, sand and sea at Sentosa from 16 November to 31 December 2019 with ‘Island Lights’ happening at Sentosa Cove Village. The event introduces larger than life interactive light art installations to dazzle your end of year celebrations. Christmas arrives early with the event kicking off with the annual One°15 Christmas Boat Light Parade and Sentosa Cove Holiday Market alongside the sea of docked yachts from 16 November to 17 November. Berthed boats will be decked out in colourful LED lights and decorations and you can get your Christmas stocking stuffers early with the market’s 15 stalls…

Today marks the last day of NIKE Energy Week and to top it all off, as homage to his Texas roots, Travis Scott releases the Nike Air Force 1’s in Cactus Jack (S$239). In comparison to his previous collaborations with NIKE, this model has a patchwork styling with a high level of attention to detail.  The design is highly inspired by rugged workwear garments. The materials, jumping from corduroy to canvas with a splash of camouflage print are what piece together the patchwork design. Distressed suede and duck canvas compliment the other sturdy leathers and burlap, whilst the Cactus Jack…

NIKE Energy Week has showcased multiple sneaker releases that portray both fashion and function. The NIKE Air Max 90 Camowabb (S$219) returns on day 10 with a colourway inspiration based off the rocky mountain outdoors. The Camowabb’s colour palette consists of desert beige, purples and oranges that are reminiscent of the sunsets you can see in the Grand Canyon. Taking the outdoors even further with their design, the earth-inspired rock silhouettes are laser-etched into the upper overlays starting mid-foot down to the toe-tips; representing the mountains and valleys on a topographical map. It’s crafted in a premium cream leather, surrounded…

Clad in my ‘Bring Me The Horizon’ t-shirt and a pair of long black tights, I walk toward the CrossFit Fire City gym hidden among the run-down buildings in Lavender. Upon arrival, I hover awkwardly at the main entrance, waiting for the instructor Shirlyn, to arrive. All I could see from the outside were ominous dark grey walls, an extensive amount of fitness equipment, and a digital clock on the back wall. Shirlyn arrives in a black band muscle tank and invites me inside to meet everyone else. Anyone would assume I was in the gym to flip some tires…

NIKE Energy Week has been filled with renowned collaborations and day nine brings back yet another partnership. Off-White founder Virgil Abloh and NIKE join forces yet again to add to their ‘Athlete in Progress’ collection with the NIKE x Off-White Vapor Street sneaker series. This modern running silhouette embraces dynamic colours and brings back inspiration from Virgil Abloh’s work in June 2019. Catered specifically to promote athletes’ performance, the Vapor Street model comes with track spikes, a unique secondary lacing system and NIKE’s signature zoom sole. New additions include an exposed tongue and an upper covered in a transparent film.…

Tinker Hatfield is no stranger to the NIKE design world, having crafted multiple significant NIKE sneakers. NIKE’s day eight sneaker drop is none other than the bold “87×91” DNA Series pack (S$429). Using two signature NIKE silhouettes, the Air Huarache and Air Max 1, Tinker fused both to create a homage to the classic NIKE designs—originating in 1987 and 1991, hence the moniker. The colour palettes of the two models have been swapped. The Air Max 1(AM-1) taps on the Huarache’s ‘Scream Green’ colourway of white, royal and volt, whereas the Huarache adopted the AM-1’s red, soft tan and white…

It’s no stranger to most Singaporeans that our national flower is an orchid; specifically the Vanda Miss Joaquim. However, how much do we really know about the extensive orchid species? In an attempt to educate tourists and Singapore citizens about Singapore’s orchid biodiversity, the organiser ‘Perfume Workshops’ introduced “Scent-OSA, The Original Sensory Adventure” —an immersive do-it-yourself (DIY) Perfume making show. Located in Sentosa Nature Discovery Centre, Scent-OSA is an acronym for “Scent-Orchids Of Singapore Adventure”. Scent-OSA uses a wide range of orchid-infused fragrance oils. Take a short personality test (categorised into women or men), to see what oils will suit…

In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 45th Anniversary, Singpost and Shopee have paired up to introduce a Limited Edition Hello Kitty Gift Box.  The gift box will feature a host of iconic Sanrio characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars, Pom Pom Purin, Cinnamoroll and Hangyodon. Retailing at S$45, the gift box consists of a Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary MyStamp Folder with additional Sling Pouch, Hello Kitty Mint Sweets and a Plush Tissue Box Cover themed after a post-box. Available exclusively on Shopee, Hello Kitty fans can purchase it with free shipping and no minimum expenditure. Plus, enjoy 10% cashback…

We’ve arrived at the seventh day since the start of NIKE’s Energy Week. This time, the Air Max Plus III (S$269) makes a comeback with a new aerodynamic aesthetic.  Although the Air Max Plus is originally known for its curvy, vertical cage overlays, this new look screams speed. Resembling Dory from Finding Nemo with its blue speed colourway, the sneaker has a blue faded mesh upper and leather overlays. The model also features yellow details with a black and white midsole. In contrast to the vibrancy and boisterous outlook of the Air Max Plus III, the Air Force 1 Low…

Singapore Tourism Board teamed up with Barbie in celebration of Barbie’s 60th Anniversary to showcase home-grown talents in their ‘Passion Made Possible’ and ‘You Can Be Anything’ campaigns. 18 local creatives and design brands, all from various disciplines including illustration, embroidery and fashion design have shared their innovatively designed and customised Barbie doll outfits. Among these talents are fashion designer and stylist, Josiah Chua, lifestyle brand Onlewo and Jian Yang whose extensive 12,000 Barbie doll collection ranks among the world’s largest. The designers were challenged to push their creative boundaries using the inspiration of Singapore culture, street culture or other…

It’s only apt that on the Energy Day of 11/11, we move on from a string of Air Jordan sneaker releases to one dedicated to NBA superstar Kyrie Irving. The NIKE Kyrie 6 Unite The World (S$209) is a tribute to the significance of the number 11 in Kyrie’s life. 11 letters in his name, K is the 11th letter in the alphabet and he only played 11 games throughout his university life. The whimsical sneaker not only pays homage to Kyrie’s bond with the number 11, but it also celebrates the cultural creativity of 11 basketball obsessed cities. The vibrant…

Going into day five of Nike’s Energy week–the widespread success of the Air Jordan brand has always depended on the popularity of the Air Jordan 1 Mid. Therefore it’s no surprise a new AJ1 Mid colourway has emerged on day five of Nike’s non-stop drops on Energy Week. The Air Jordan I Mid in Black Metallic Silver (S$179) has a white midsole, red outsole and the Jordan signature black and red colourway is accented with chrome silver accents on the swoosh, heel and ankle collar. It’s a perfect combination of the original street style that the Air Jordans are known…

The original Air Jordan XIII took its design inspiration from one of nature’s quickest cats—the black panther. The Island Green Air Jordan XIII (S$269) follows the same heritage, however, this time it’s crafted after one of nature’s ferocious predators: the crocodile. The Island Green suede heel, midsole and mudguard add a splash of colour onto the mostly-black sneaker and the upper is fashioned to look like crocodile skin using embossed leather. This sneaker is a nod to Michael Jordan’s speed, power and fearlessness on the court. If the Air Jordan XIII is a little out of your comfort zone style-wise,…

Nike’s third day of Energy Week brings us to neon city with the launch of the Kobe IV Protro Wizenard (S$259) and the Nike x Olivia Kim Women’s Air Force 1 (S$199) collaboration. The Kobe Wizenard is inspired by retired NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant’s best-selling children’s novel “Wizenard Series: Training Camp”; a novel focusing on the power and potential of team sports. The pair of low-tops are covered in a neon splash of colour; a nod to his book cover. In contrast to the lively print, the tongue, laces, counter and back half of the midsole are in black.…