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Prior to yesterday, Daryl Aiden Yow was a beloved Instagram influencer. With over 100,000 followers on the platform, Yow established himself as one of Singapore’s top “key opinion leaders” — one of a growing group of glitterati who induce #goals and #fomo to add happiness to our increasingly delusional and dull lives. Defining himself as […]

I have always been a rather sensitive kid. I was an introvert who loved diving into the world of books to live through the alternate realities of fictional characters. I strove to live deeply through a wide variety of experiences. But a few years back, my emotional landscape became more turbulent and volatile. Suddenly, it […]

If you haven’t already heard, an exciting art exhibition is happening right now at ION orchard’s art gallery. Many would jump to the conclusion that the artwork may be well above their budget — but prices are reasonable, with some of the artwork going at just $10. Pameran Poskad, which translates to postcard exhibition in Malay, […]

While most of us are asleep, there is an unusual group of Singaporeans who are wide awake. Our latest series, Sleepless In Singapore shares the stories of our local night owls.  It is 8pm on a typical weekend night. 22-year-old Lucas Goh starts to prepare for his regular night out, except that it includes a […]

“I, Tammy Chew, live in Lakeside, and my family and I welcome all stars to come, to return to Long Nan Si, my brothers and sisters, do what should be required.” Holding the joss sticks in between my palms, I bowed and announced my identity in hopes to receive blessings from the gods. It was […]

It all started with a Facebook post about a donation drive for pre-loved traditional Malay clothes. This post went viral with over 3,000 shares, 800 likes and 700 comments. Source The organisations who planned this did not expect such overwhelming support from the members of the public – they had only planned for something small. […]

It might not take a village to run an independent bookstore, but it takes a village to sustain it. The village (or in this case, city) is Singapore; the bookstore is BooksActually, celebrating its 13th birthday this October. With chain bookstores like Borders and Page One closing down over the years, it’s no small feat […]

Cheerleading has come a long way since the days of pom-poms and girls in short skirts. In fact, it is no longer just about supporting other sportsmen in their competitions, but is also a world of its own. Competitive cheerleading routines typically consists of a few segments including tumbling (gymnastics), dance, jumps, cheers, stunts, and […]

Established in early 2012 by co-founders Visa and Desmond, Statement aims to start conversations through the creation of fun tees and totes. These quirky, sometimes slightly cheeky slogans are inspired by Singlish and local icons that almost every Singaporean can relate to. We decided to speak with the creative minds behind the brand to find […]

The first time I was acquainted with the products of xhundredfold, otherwise known as xHF, I was unaware of their story, passion and beginnings. I had received an iron-on patch as a gift, and thought the design was cute. Only after stumbling upon their site and Instagram separately later did l realise the significance and […]