Perspectives
Read our writers’ (un)popular opinions as well as reviews about performances, music or interesting products! If you need a second opinion on something, Perspectives may provide another view.
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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.
Blast from the Past: Uncovering Youths’ Obsession with Vintage Culture
We’ve all been taught to appreciate our heritage from a young age, but what has sparked teens’ recent interest in all things vintage? CHLOE WONG investigates whether youths truly see vintage culture in a sentimental light.
Daniel Tian Boon Keng: Life After Incarceration
EUGENE CHUA speaks to ex-maximum security prison inmate Daniel Tian Boon Keng as he shares his life journey, from his various incarcerations to what inspired him to turn over a new leaf.
The HYPE 2022 Christmas Gift Guide
Get ready for the holiday season with our ultimate Christmas gift guide, featuring the best gifts for every budget and interest, lovingly gathered by ASHLEY WONG and EUGENE CHUA.
Adding a Singaporean Twist to Perfume-Making Workshops
ZHAO JIAMIN visits Scentopia for a custom perfume making session and documents her experience.
Blonde, pink, rainbow: How we express ourselves through hair
CELEST TEO looks into why people are obsessed with dyeing their hair, and tries it for herself for the first time at NK Hairworks.
In Symmetry: A Tale of Two Concerts
A newbie gig-goer meets a concert junkie. HYPE editors CELEST TEO and ASHLEY WONG attend back-to-back concerts presented by Symmetry Entertainment and reflect on their different journeys with live music.