We see bread on the table, in our lunch box and in our hands. Now, we wear bread on our heads. Kent Hats, an online shop from Japan, offers a line of beautifully-crafted felt hats inspired by different varieties of bread and baked goods. Named after its owner and craftsman, Kent started creating hats since 2013 and opened his shop in 2017. The founder explained to The Japan Times that he was inspired to design these novel crafts because he wanted “to bring more attention to the idea of wearing hats.” Creatively made with all types of shapes and sizes,…
Author: Nicole Han
In Marilyn Monroe’s classic words “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. In the same fashion, it has inevitably become most man’s hurdle to get the girl of his dreams. Fret not; Pepsi is here to offer you a possible fix with this Crystal Pepsi engagement ring. This characteristic diamond ring is made from a real diamond and Crystal Pepsi. The brand explained that the Pepsi crystals are collected first by boiling the beverage to its chalky carbon form. Subsequently, a tiny piece of natural diamond is added to the carbon powder to undergo a lab-grown diamond crystallisation process. This complex…
Expect the unexpected when the lively street-fashion of Tokyo meets the classic high-end fashion of New York City. BAPE (short for Bathing Ape) and Coach recently announced their collaboration, BAPExCOACH that lands in Singapore on 22 February 2020. We can feel our wallets tingling with nervous anticipation. This limited-edition collaboration includes leather goods, accessories, and casual apparel and footwear. Be pleasantly surprised by the creative mix of characters, styles, and colours. On the classic Coach perpendicular C prints, the witty designers have replaced some Cs with the silhouette mugshot of the BAPE Ape. Instead of the traditional horse-and-carriage Coach logo,…
Be in for a laughing treat as Singapore rolls out her red carpet for the Queens of Asia Comedy Special 2020. The 2020 edition of the Magners International Comedy Festival features a trio of all-star female comedians in Asia. Hosted by our “Singapore Boy” Hossan Leong, this festival showcases the comedic talents of Japanese comedian and Youtube sensation Yumi Nagashima, renowned Indian comedian Aditi Mittal, and the Queen of Malaysian comedy Joanne Kam. In conjunction with International Women’s Day in March, the Queens of Asia Comedy Special fiesta aims to celebrate female empowerment and gender equality. As Joanne Kam…
For the longest time, it was said, “Dogs are man’s best friend”. This phrase stems from most canines’ baffling innate loyalty to people. However, this gag gift may leave you in shock whenever your dog comes to greet you. MSCHF, an Internet Company which creates viral projects and products sold across the web, has recently introduced their unconventional product called Cuss Collar. This new dog collar is supposedly able to “interpret” their barks into words. Sounds like a dream come through to all dog lovers who long to understand their beloved pets? More than words, it’s curse words. Cuss Collar…
Chitetsu Watanabe, aged 112, has been confirmed as the oldest living male by Guinness World Records as of 2020. He is currently residing at a nursing home in Niigata, Japan. This award will be his advanced birthday present as he will be celebrating his 113th birthday in March 2020. His open secret to this longevity: “not to get angry and keep a smile on your face.” Born on 5th March 1907, he was the oldest of his eight siblings. After he graduated from agricultural school, he worked with Dai-Nippon Meiji Sugar (which is part of the Mitsubishi Corporation). During his…
Take a stroll around the commercial estates in Singapore and you will soon realise it is a common sight to have smokers gathering around bins. Cigarettes balanced between fingers and hands hovering over ashtrays. In no time, the lingering stench of burnt cigarettes permeates along the road. Introducing Thanko Japan’s Air Purification Ashtray which helps to reduce cigarette odour and smoke which, in turn, minimises the effects of passive smoking. It is used the same way as a regular ashtray — combusting cigarettes are ashed onto the tray which inhales the smoke and burnt tar via openings in the centre…
If you are an enthusiastic fan of the rom-com film and book To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, this is for you. Funko Pop figurines of the male and female leads, Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean, are now available for sale on Amazon. Each Funko Pop is retailing between US$10.99 and US$12.98 (approx. between S$15.27 and S$18.04). If you wish to lay your hands on both, you can get them as a pair at US$20.98 (approx. S$29.17). The mini figurines are 3 ¾ inches tall and are perfect on your table or if you are a seasoned Funko Pop…
The streaming headlines and memes of the COVID-19 outbreak and the increased demand for surgical face masks have brought much frenzy and anxiety to the masses. Surgical masks may prevent you from the Coronavirus, but with it comes inconveniences, such as restricting access to your smartphone that uses facial recognition security. The fresh idea of printing your face image onto surgical masks strives to fix this predicament. Danielle Baskin, the CEO of Dialup.com, has come with Resting Risk Face, Face ID compatible respirator masks, which aims to bring you greater convenience by eliminating the trouble of removing your mask just…
From 13 to 22 March 2020, The Arts House presents the third edition of its trademark literary arts festival. Co-commissioned by The Arts House and #BuySingLit (Singapore’s literary movement), and supported by National Arts Council, The Arts House presents Textures 2020: A Weekend with Words. This year’s theme “These Storied Walls” celebrates local narratives by Singapore writers, artists and performers. One key feature of this year’s event is the use of engaging mediums, such as VR experiences and audio-visual exhibitions. Visitors, get ready to be transported into a different realm of words, leave you feeling surreally whimsical by the various…
Every lunch break, reheating lunch boxes is a customary scene in most office pantries. However, the indiscriminately high heat from the microwaves often overcooks your rice, leaving you an unintended dry mess as your main. Thank you, Thanko, as this Japanese Company introduces its new Super High-Speed One-Person Bento Box Rice Cooker. This will provide users with a timely, simple solution to produce freshly cooked rice. Bid adieu to the dried out, reheated grains and start having freshly cooked rice today. Starting from the exterior, the One-Person Bento Box has a sleek compact dimension of 24cm by 10cm by 8cm,…
Finish your make-up with an elegant touch from the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Ultra-Matte Nude Lipstick. This popular collection has captivated the hearts of many ladies as soon as it was launched in 2019. Almost immediately, it was sold out from retailers. Good news to all heartbroken ladies, this choice of the masses has resurfaced in the Malaysia online store Hermo in 2020. Infused with essential oils as one of its key components, this lipstick hydrates your lips, giving a smooth application in one swift swipe, and completes your lips with a powdery matte finish. Furthermore, the leather packaging calls…
A netizen once commented that when visiting Malaysia, the most important thing to have, besides your passport, is your Touch ‘n Go (TNG) eWallet. The TNG eWallet is a widely known payment application used to pay road charges at various checkpoints and toll terminals in Malaysia. TNG Digital announced that they will be integrated into the PayNet’s DuitNow ecosystem by July 2020. DuitNow is a payment service that enables users to send and receive funds based on mobile numbers, identity card numbers or business registration numbers. This is akin to the PayNow service in Singapore. The unifying of DuitNow QR…
We have heard of the durability of Crocs footwear. Similarly, most of us have tasted the sinfully delish fried chicken from Kentucky Fried Chicken (commonly known as KFC). How about elevating this experience by amalgamating both the fashion footwear and the fast-food brand? The Kentucky Fried Chicken X Crocs Classic Clog made its inaugural appearance during New York Fashion Week (6 to 13 February 2020) with global influencer Me Love Me a Lot (MLMA) donning this special pair of platform clogs in the runway. The soles bear the uncanny resemblance of the iconic KFC bucket with thick red and white…
After a strenuous workout, you are just so eager to take that sweat-drenched shirt off. We get you. How about taking a minute to check yourself out in the mirror and having your shirt respond in a mirthful yet motivating manner. A genius application of the new sweat-activated technology; the United States home brand You Can Go Home Now (“YCGHN”) has developed a new line of innovative fitness apparel to recreate your exercise experience. When the grey shirt comes into contact with sweat from your body, the shirt undergoes a mild transformation from grey to dim grey. Amidst this “metamorphosis”,…