Author: Leo Goh

My fellow hypebeast OBEY friends! Gone are the days for having to shop for your favourite OBEY products from the third-party sellers, OBEY’s Southeast Asia store has officially launched. What’s even better is that OBEY’s currently offering free shipping to Singapore! Shop the latest men’s and women’s collections and also enjoy web exclusives such as the return of the classic OBEY Icon Face Tee. If you’re aware of the current global political climate, you definitely would have been made aware of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. If you’ve always wanted to show your support but don’t know how to,…

We often forget that other important issues exist outside of COVID-19. Can you imagine the amount of waste that has been accumulated from masks, GrabFood, Personal Protective Equipment, and other one-time use medical equipment? Of course, given the reality of this pandemic, we have to use disposable equipment for sanitary reasons. That does not mean that other efforts to reduce waste and being environmentally friendly should be ignored. A way to start is to reduce the use of one-time-use plastics whenever possible. And now it’s easier with the 7-Eleven’s 7Cafe 100% Recyclable tumbler! Retailing for S$15, this tumbler consists of an…

Yes folks, if you’ve lost track of time like me during this COVID-19 reality, I’m here to remind you that Father’s Day falls on 21 June. If your father is the type of man who’ll say ‘I don’t need a gift this Father’s Day’ and ‘as long as it’s from the heart’ or perhaps you’re down to your last few brain cells and cannot think of a good gift idea, allow me to help. Here’s a list of 10 quirky Father’s Day gifts, ranging from silly, practical and everything in between for the dad that does not ask for much.…

Yes, if you’re a hype beast but can never seem to land yourself a pair of Yeezys, no worries, you now can live vicariously through your pup. Introducing Fresh Pawz’s Beluga 544—inspired by the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Beluga, these dog shoes feature an orange tag that reads “SPLY 544″, paying homage to the Beluga’s grey silhouette and orange detailing. Fresh Pawz calls themselves ‘The Offical Streetwear Brand” for dogs and retails a plethora of dog accessories such as streetwear-inspired dog clothing and many different dog harnesses. The Belgua 544 are Fresh Pawz’s first dog shoe, intended to protect your…

The best thing that emerged out of this pandemic is innovation. Other than the consuming entertainment on streaming sites such as Netflix and YouTube, Sight Lines Entertainment has decided to take things up a notch and launch a local Zoom interactive live theatrical production. Murder At Mandai Camp aims to remove the barriers of performing arts for the masses and to keep up with the unprecedented times where consuming entertainment in a traditional setting will never be the same again. This new genre of entertainment follows the audience as they play the role of the lead investigator who is tasked to…

As someone who will be exercising her right to vote for the first time in the upcoming General Elections (GE), to say that I am excited is an understatement. Never did I imagine that my first voting experience would take place during a global pandemic. Still, if South Korea could pull off a Parliamentary Election during the height of COVID-19, I’m sure logistically, this would be no sweat for our island-nation. If you’re unfamiliar with the GE or politics in general, here are some facts for you to have a better understanding of what’s going on. The next GE must…

Now you don’t have to leave your home to buy your beloved Starbucks merchandise! Starbucks is set to open its Lazada store on 15 June 2020, 12 PM. The store features an early bird launch of the Starbucks X Herchel Supply Collection, Frappuccino® Cushions, and the brand new Siren-inspired Bearista Collection. These are just the first three exclusive launches upon the opening of the store, more collections and products will join the Starbucks Flagship Store on LazMall (Lazada) exclusively as the time comes. The Starbucks X Herchel Supply Collection is carefully designed for the eco-conscious customers who are always on-the-go. This collection…

On 1 June 2020, our Minister of Transport Khaw Boon Wan posted photos of himself removing safe distancing stickers from public transport on his Facebook page. Titled As Circuit Breaker Ends, he noted that the removal of these stickers was to accommodate the increase in the number of riders that would be utilising public transport as Circuit Breaker ends. In his post, he to urge those who can stay home to do so, and those who have to leave their homes to stagger their time to avoid the usual peak hours. He ended the post by reminding Singaporeans that they…

Do Sundae Kids ring a bell? Do you know those super cute Facebook webcomics that you see floating on your feed from time to time? Yes that’s them! Lomography has partnered up with them to release a special edition of their Lomo’Instant Automat – Sundae Kids Edition. If you’re unaware, the Lomo’Instant Automat is the most advanced instant camera that’s currently available in the market. What makes the Instant Automat different from other instant cameras in the market lies in its abilities to allow the user to have full creativity with their shots. Some of my favourite features from the…

On 25 May 2020, an African-American man named George Floyd died of asphyxiation from having his neck pressed onto the ground under a police officer’s knee. According to reports, Floyd was initially detained as he matched the description of a suspect for forgery. In a now-viral video, we see Floyd not resisting arrest and that the police officer who held him was using excessive force. His last dying words, “I can’t breathe” can be heard clearly throughout the eight-minute video, before Floyd slowly lost conscious and stopped speaking. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey acknowledged in a press conference that race was…

In Starbucks we trust. If you’re a Starbucks fanatic like me, you’ll be pleased to know that our favourite coffee chain has released their Summer Botanicals collection, featuring blue, yellow, and pink minimalistic floral motifs. In this drop, we have five different groups of designs, with the price ranging from S$23.90 to S$45.90. Here we have the Cool Florals drinking cup. A clear body surrounded by baby pink and blue floral designs. Switch out your straw with the blue floral topper when you’re done with your drink. This retails for S$25.90 and is 20oz (~591ml) large. Take your pick…

Yes, automatic sperm extractors exist and they look like a water dispenser at first glance. Created by Chinese medical equipment manufacturer, Sanwe (三维医疗), this machine’s intended use is meant for collecting sperm from those who need to provide it in a medical setting such as donating or giving a sperm sample. Coined the SW-3701 Sperm Collector, on top of boasting that it can accurately simulate a vaginal environment, this machine can also be used for premature ejaculation desensitisation training. What a world we live in. The device’s mechanical orifice thrusts itself in a bobbing motion, which visually looks similar to…

Remember when Singaporean socialite Jamie Chua made some extremely tone-deaf remarks about migrant workers? “… dreamt of the Indian workers dorm and they were all rushing into my house…” Yeah, that one. In response to her remarks, Jamie Chua publically apologised and made donations to two charities that provide support to migrant workers. Fast forward to today, 3 June 2020, and if you’ve been stuck in a hole for the past few days, let me provide you with some updates. On 25 May 2020, an African American man named George Floyd had been murdered by a police officer. He died…

Make-up lovers listen up! Korean household make-up brand, Etude House has partnered up with local jewellery brand, By Invite Only to create three exclusive jewellery and make-up palette sets that are designed with seasonal changes in mind. Coined Tulip Day, Maple Road, and Chilly Moon, these natural coloured palettes will be a perfect addition to your everyday make-up routine. The Tulip Day palette features nine shades of pink and coral tones inspired by pink tulips. The tulip motif and baby pink details are perfect for those who love feminine make-up packaging. It utilises a combination of shimmers and mattes to create…

Yes, you read that right, Record of Youth is set to premiere on Netflix in the 2nd half of 2020! Directed by An Gil-ho, this drama stars Park Bo-gum, Park So-dam, and Byeon Woo-seok. The premise of this drama revolves around the world of young models and their lives. Park Bo-gum—who previously played roles in Reply 1988 and Love in the Moonlight—plays an ambitious and pragmatic young man named Sa Hye-jun. An aspiring model and actor, Hye-jun deals with the balance of idealism and realism in his everyday life. Fall for this character for his amiable and optimistic personality while being…