Recently catching our attention amongst the many local brands is ‘Gunting Batu Kain’. The clothing label that hails from Ipoh, which makes traditional clothes with a modern twist. It’s fun and fresh whilst maintaining a modern classic feel. The clothes that come in cool patterns are designed to flatter different body types, allowing for everyone to enjoy the clothes they make.
The boy who cried depression — or did he? After receiving backlash for allegedly using depression as a publicity tool – does it matter if Haqiem Rusli was not faking his depression? What is the difference between expression and exploitation?
On my 18th birthday, I walked home to a green paper bag on the couch, picked it up and read the letters. “Kate Spade”, it said, printed in gold as I ran my fingers over it. My heart fluttered with excitement as I prepared to open it. It was my first time ever receiving something so fancy. I felt like I was in of those coming of age moments in a John Hughes’ movie. Or at least it felt like that.
Sexual harassment is something that has gained lots of attention in recent years. With the #MeToo movement and the accessibility of social media, we are given a platform to voice our opinions and spread awareness on the matter quite easily. We do, however, tend to overlook the discreet ways that films try to idealize harassment and pass it off as something romantic.