Our smartphones are our intimate companions; it trails us everywhere—from the toilet, to our meetings, and back on our beds. On an daily average, we touch our phones around 2,000 times, along with many other miscellaneous things. With COVID-19, we all tread on caution lines with a heightened sense of hygiene. I, too, have adopted the practice of dapping my napkins with alcohol and giving my phone a good wipe down at the end of the day. Dedicated to keeping our beloved phones safe from germs, CASETiFY has developed its new-age high-efficiency UV phone sanitizer that is equipped with six…
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To all Singapore residents with a registered home address, you can now collect one reusable mask at designated CCs or RCs over eight days, from 5 April 2020 to 12 April 2020. The collection can be done with three simple steps. 1. Enter your postal code in this link to find out the collection centres nearest to you. 2. On the day of collection, please bring your NRIC, Birth Certificate or any other identification documents with a barcode for verification. Do note that for this exercise, passports are not accepted as a form of identification as it does not contain…
When we talk about clothes, we immediately think about the fast fashion industry—the glamorous runways, and flawless models in the sleek, chic designs of renowned brands. However, fashion today are moved to celebrate the minority and often goes beyond skin-deep superficiality. It is but a transformative tool that empowers individuals and instils confidence. Adaptive clothing is one embodiment of fashion that is defining yet functional. It is sensitively designed to accommodate the unique needs of individuals for whom seemingly easy daily activities become a hurdle. Adaptive fashion is by no means revolutionary, but they do signify the awareness of people’s…
The pandemic is not over, likewise, fear is lingering and it’s evolving. However, amidst the hysteria, the Vancouver-based director—Mostafa Keshvari—is making a film after the coronavirus outbreak. Also, there’s no surprise to the name of the new thriller film—Corona. The film is set against the backdrop of six neighbours in an elevator and the seventh is a Chinese lady who is new to the building. The climax begins when the elevator breaks down and the group of people are trapped in the lift together. The Chinese woman coughs and the six others suspect her of having the virus with varied…
Product designers are have become more innovative these days. Singapore company, Mdesign Solutions, has developed the Gill Mask as a timely invention in face of a global shortage of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to have a longer lifespan, the Gill Masks are reusable and can be washed in boiling water or with disinfectants after every use. Unlike surgical masks, Gill masks do not touch the user’s nose or mouth. This hence reduces the moisture coming into contact with the masks which increases the durability of the masks to an average lifespan of two years. Inspired by…
Starting from February and March 2020, Disneyland and Disney World around the world have announced its temporary closure as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19. Necessary and disappointing as it may be, thanks to the Internet, we can all experience the most magical place on Earth from the comfort and safety of our homes. You can find Disney Virtual Rides in 360-degree videos on Youtube. The channel features 12 virtual Disneyland rides you can enjoy without the trouble of purchasing a FastPass. Each virtual ride lasts around one to 14 minutes. These videos are…
UNIQLO x Marimekko Spring / Summer 2020 marks the third collaboration between the Japanese retailer and the Finnish design house — a partnership that marries simplicity with creative vibrant designs. Inspired by an ode to endless Finnish summer, the collection adopts the vibrant colours of the lively season along with Marimekko’s traditionally unique prints. It is perfect for anyone who adores basic designs yet yearns to express a tinge of boldness in her style. Moreover, the prints are abstractly modern and so stylistically complete that you look equally complete and stunning without adorning extra accessories. This edition comes in a…
Ox Street, Carousell and Style Theory—these names are ubiquitous. We have seen them via mobile applications, their online store, or through advertisements on social media platforms. As privileged consumers, we approach them with different considerations—buying exclusive, authentic and unworn sneakers through Ox Street, cashing out on excess apparel by selling them on Carousell, or owning an endless supply of quality wardrobe with a rental service such as Style Theory. In some ways, these business are taking a step in the right direction by embracing practices that embody the spirit of Reusing, Reducing, and Recycling. It starts small, really, and often…
With catchy rhythms in the background and creative incorporation of the daily tasks in the videos, these TikTok snippets are extremely relatable and addictive to watch. They’re short, sweet and very often great comedic content. Switching focus to a more serious note, TikTok—the leading destination for short-form mobile video—is pledging their support for Earth Hour. As a part of the global initiative to raise awareness on environmental issues, the social media platform encourages users around the world to participate in the Earth Hour by switching off non-essential electric lights for one hour on 28 March 2020 at 8.30 pm local…
In many ways, both large and small, COVID-19 have turned our lives around. For the very first time since post-cold war history, major countries have locked their borders, and many companies have implemented work-from-home schemes in unison. It is a historical moment with various types of stay-home measures put in place to contain further spread of the virus. Whether you are under the temporary enforcement of the Infectious Disease Act or staying on the conservative end to reduce social interactions externally, with our home or room as our world for the next 14 days or more, it can get hugely…
I woke up on Saturday morning, reached for my phone and entered into my world of Instagram. Pleasantly surprised and curious at the “Stay Home” icon at my story bar, I immediately tapped the symbol and found a compilation of photos and videos from different friends pledging their solitary in solidarity. In these stories, they were engaged in various activities that promoted social distancing—the popular catchphrase now—such as watching shows on Netflix, meeting their friends virtually on various web platforms, and keeping an arm’s length while queuing for their favourite teh-bing. The Facebook-owned platform has launched a new “Stay Home”…
Are you homebound and at the brink of losing that sun-kissed skin? Let Rihanna fix this for you with Fenty Beauty’s latest product release that gives you sun-soaked skin all year round—with or without the sun. This April, the American cosmetic brand is sharing three all-new launches: Match Stix Glow Skinstick, Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil, and Body Lava Body Luminizer. Going for a nude makeup look? Or perhaps adding the final touches to your preen-up look? Well, Match Stix Glow Skinstick is the hidden treasure you never knew you needed. The non-stick formula provides subtle comfort despite humid tropical weather.…
Running events are healthy activities for the general public, but, unfortunately, it does not leave a healthy repercussion for our planet. Channel NewsAsia reported in 2018 that for OSIM Sundown Marathon 2017, the total amount of waste produced adds up to a staggering 22,000 kg. The litter comes mainly from marathon-specific waste such as bottles, cups, energy gel, and banana skin. Being a firm believer in a win-win strategy, I posit our enjoyment should not be at the expense of the planet’s survival. I started running consistently four years ago and picked up marathons—full and half—along the way. To feed…
With countries imposing travel restrictions, many people are scrapping their non-essential travel plans. Japan is always a popular spot for most Singaporeans so we understand if you’re disappointed at having to cancel those travel plans and missing that bowl of ramen in the land of the rising sun. YOU+MORE!—Japanese miscellaneous goods brand—brings these highly-craved Japanese noodles to you, out of the kitchen in the form of towels so that you can at least bask in the spirit of Japan without the need to step out of Singapore. Made of 100% cotton, the towels are machine washable (yay for sustainability!). Designed…
PUMA is bringing us new-curated collections under PUMA SELECT. Not one, but three collections to whip our hungry taste buds for the latest and greatest kicks. PUMA SELECT is PUMA’s way of pushing the limits by collaborating with artistic and game-changing partners to reinvent itself. The three new collections are PUMA X HELLY HANSEN, PUMA X SONIC, and PUMA X RHUDE. Puma’s second collaboration with HELLY HANSEN, PUMA X HELLY HANSEN aims to bring back the 1990s heritage onto the streets with an ingenious blend of PUMA’s athletic roots and HELLY HANSEN’s enduring technical familiarity on gear-making for the mountains and…