Perspectives
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The Cost of Fast Fashion
Sasha Ling explores the impact of the fast fashion industry and finds out how we can be more conscious consumers of fashion.
Jason Chua: The Beng with a big heart
Join ZHAO JIAMIN as she speaks with Jason about his journey as the ‘Beng’ who cooks.
Singaporeans will never be able to dress well
The title of the article might’ve made you roll your eyes in opposition or concur in acceptance. But ASHLEY WONG posits that it’s simple: If fashion is meant to be a reflection of what you want to express, Singapore doesn’t often allow that to happen stylishly and freely.
Pearl’s Hill Terrace 03-27: A Haven for Creativity, A Labour of Love
Inside a historic former police academy in Chinatown lies a young film buff’s community effort to bring young creatives together. ASHLEY WONG sits down with Daryl Cheong to discover the story behind the man and his unique co-working space, 03-27.
Revisiting Haw Par Villa: the world’s most unique theme park 10 years later.
Anthropomorphic animal statues, graphic sculptures depicting death and torture, and a hell-themed museum. These aren’t descriptions of a horror movie — in fact — they’re just some of the interesting sights you will spot in one of Singapore’s most iconic, but perhaps forgotten attractions: Haw Par Villa. CELEST TEO revisits the landmark to explore how it has changed.
No Ragrets? It’s time to erase your regrets.
Some tattoos are only Skin-Deep. Mistakes have been made, now it’s time to undo them. For those who regret getting a tattoo, there are now multiple options for covering them up without having to go through painful laser sessions. Follow ZHAO JIAMIN on the journey of concealing regrettable tattoos.
JESSIA Wants You To Know It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
GWENNETH TEO chats with Canadian singer-songwriter JESSIA, known for her empowering hits “I’m not Pretty” and “Nobody Likes You”, about her experiences opening for OneRepublic on their Asia tour and writing her latest single “Serotonin”.