My very first encounter with Jennifer Chow and #SadCherry was at the Artist Playground launch event at The Park Lane Hong Kong last summer. Amidst the bustling crowd and celebratory atmosphere, #SadCherry stood out as a raw and striking statement. In conversing with Jennifer, it became clear how her process of introspection affects her viewpoint of the … Continued
Bang Sang-ho has always been an artist who intrigued me both visually and mentally, due to the inimitability of his intricate yet striking style. There seems to be a gravitational force across every inch of his canvas, precisely because there is so much going on. His works mercilessly draw my gaze into every nook and … Continued
I came across Qixuan Lim (@qimmyshimmy) while I was browsing through the list of people followed by those who I follow on Instagram (a favorite pastime activity of mine). Currently at 17,800 followers, the twenty-five-year-old, self-proclaimed “accidental sculptor” from Singapore caught my attention almost immediately. I scrolled through the seemingly endless feed of fetus head sculptures in … Continued
Kieron Hurley, the mastermind and designer behind the 2016-born brand Les Basics, redefines the notions of simplicity and modernity. By characterizing these concepts with an inherent necessity of the wardrobe and producing pieces that one wants but cannot find, Hurley presents his S/S 2017 collection – an identity-seeking creation that is growing rapidly.
COS has been one of our major inspirations when it comes to fashion, design, as well as art. With their countless collaborations with different artistic units, we are mesmerized and particularly happy to congratulate them on their 10th anniversary. Apart from their latest COS 10 collection, the brand has a lot more awaiting for the … Continued
I barely know anything about motorcycles, let alone motorbike helmets, but the designs by Nuno Henriques, founder of Hello Cousteau, appeared to me like design pieces more than anything else. “Helmet designers design stuff for helmets; I design stuff that looks cool on a helmet, but would also look cool on something else.” It is … Continued
Novel Fineries is a budding design brand with an inspiring ambition. Their aim is to revitalize heritage art and to bring different dying art forms to the attention of modern day consumers. STUVVZ has previously talked to June Lau, designer and founder of Novel Fineries, on their S/S 2017 pocket art collection. In this interview, … Continued
Cristina Guizar, founder and designer of the San-Francisco-based brand Centinelle has woven tales of silk and humor in her latest Fall Winter collection. Guizar’s love for animals, nature, and the small pleasures of life is visually apparent in her designs– with dancing cats under disco balls and repetition of hopping bunnies for days.
The first time when I visited, the store was about to close. Knowing that it is a store worth spending hours in, my family and I decided to visit the tea house on the next day. We ended up going to their second branch, which is located on the ground floor, next to the main … Continued
On the creativity that reflects the Society. Interview by Priscilla Ng
