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.
Up Your Fashion Game: 6 Ethical Style Tips
Fashion today is not just about looking good, but also about making conscious choices that contribute positively to the environment and society. SITI NADHRAH spoke to two fashion enthusiasts who revealed their top ethical fashion tips.
Lenny Sim: Student, Entrepreneur, Muay Thai fighter
JOSIAH LEE sits down with Lenny Sim to find out how he manages his studies, his business and his competitive Muay Thai hobby all at once.
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.