The Merlion symbol was created in 1964 by Alec Fraser-Brunner, a British zoologist and curator, as a logo for the Singapore Tourism Board. Separately, Singapore’s iconic red Lion Head symbol was designed by Michael Lee, who won a national emblem competition in 1986. The origins of the Merlion prints on the humble plastic bag remainContinue reading “MERLION HEAD PLASTIC BAG : THE MAMA SHOP AND HAWKER CENTRE STAPLE”
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CASIO x STRANGER THINGS
Critically acclaimed Netflix series, Stranger Things has team up with Casio for a second collaboration piece. Unveiling two timepieces that bridge the gap between reality and the Upside Down: the G-SHOCK DW-5600STT-1 and CASIO AQ-800EST-1A. With Season 5 set to close the curtain on the Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi horror saga, these collaborative timepieces serve asContinue reading “CASIO x STRANGER THINGS”
SPEAKING WITH : DAVE ORTIZ : DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT : AIR MAX 90 “BACON”
In the 1990s, Dave Ortiz became the first employee of Zoo York, helping shape one of skateboarding’s most influential brands. Years earlier, while working with Eli (Zoo York) in New York’s meatpacking district, Dave noticed a small neighborhood shop called Dave’s Quality Veal. The name lingered. What began as a passing detail eventually became theContinue reading “SPEAKING WITH : DAVE ORTIZ : DAVE’S QUALITY MEAT : AIR MAX 90 “BACON””
SHOEFITI : THE ART OF TOSSING SNEAKERS ON POWER LINE AND LAMP POST
In a recent publicity stunt, Jeff Staple brought his antics to the streets, literally. He tossed what appeared to be a brand-new pair of Nike SB “Pigeon Dunks” over a traffic light in Lower Manhattan, New York City, turning it into an open giveaway for anyone bold enough to claim them. What is shoefiti? HaveContinue reading “SHOEFITI : THE ART OF TOSSING SNEAKERS ON POWER LINE AND LAMP POST”
RED WING HERITAGE : POP UP AT UNITE 4 GEMPA BUMI, KL
Building on the success of the Red Wing Heritage Jewel store opening, we were engaged to manage a Red Wing pop-up at a bike event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The scope included visual merchandising, manpower, and event coverage, while maintaining the brand’s American heritage aesthetic in an outdoor environment. Client: Red Wing Heritage Campaign: UniteContinue reading “RED WING HERITAGE : POP UP AT UNITE 4 GEMPA BUMI, KL”
1664 x CAMILLE WALALA : LIMITED EDITION MAHJONG SET
Sparking joy this Lunar New Year, 1664 and Camille Walala launch a limited edition Mahjong Set. With Lunar New Year celebrations stretching beyond the festivities, 1664 invites moments of reunion and connection through a limited-edition 1664 x Camille Walala Mahjong Set, launching from 8 January to 28 February 2026. Designed as a modern collector’s piece, the mahjongContinue reading “1664 x CAMILLE WALALA : LIMITED EDITION MAHJONG SET”
CLASSIFIED FOOTWEAR : STUDIO OPENING
We were entrusted with the activation for the opening of Classified Footwear Studio, from concept and curation to visual production. Drawing on our strength in event management, the partnership delivered a memorable opening that allowed their clientele to celebrate the brand’s success. Client: Classified Footwear Campaign: Studio Opening Location: Singapore Type: Event Management | ProductionContinue reading “CLASSIFIED FOOTWEAR : STUDIO OPENING”
A CULT CLASSIC RETURNS : POLO RALPH LAUREN AND BEAMS BRINGS BACK THE “JAPANORAK”
The jacket first appeared in a 1992 Ralph Lauren collection, which drew heavily from sailing and performance gear aesthetics. The jacket was officially reissued by Ralph Lauren in 2011, often in collaboration with the Japanese retailer BEAMS. This release helped solidify its iconic status and made it available to a wider audience. Originally known asContinue reading “A CULT CLASSIC RETURNS : POLO RALPH LAUREN AND BEAMS BRINGS BACK THE “JAPANORAK””
RED WING x HUMAN MADE : THE FUTURE IS IN THE PAST : CAPSULE COLLECTION
Red Wing Heritage, and HUMAN MADE announces a global capsule collaboration. The Japanese lifestyle and apparel brand founded by NIGO and the American heritage footwear maker will be launching a limited-edition collection on January 3, 2026 exclusively through HUMAN MADE online and select stores, with Red Wing’s global release to follow on January 10-12, 2026.Continue reading “RED WING x HUMAN MADE : THE FUTURE IS IN THE PAST : CAPSULE COLLECTION”
SALOMON RUNNING CLUB : DUSK SERIES TANK TOP
Terra Lab approached us for a rapid turnaround on custom running tank tops for a Salomon campaign. In just a few days, we developed visual mock-ups and went straight into production, cut-and-sew and printing delivering an expedited project without compromising on quality. Images courtesy of Salomon Singapore. Client: Terra Lab for Salomon Campaign: Salomon RunningContinue reading “SALOMON RUNNING CLUB : DUSK SERIES TANK TOP”
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