Author: Weijie Tan

Wei Jie is a hipster wannabe. He thinks that people who go to museums just to take photos for Instagram are really pretentious and mainstream; thus scavenging for the alternative places/ vintage clothing is his thing.

Working as a writer here at HYPE & STUFF and SETHLUI.com has broadened my horizons and let me experience so many things that sometimes, I no longer know what to do for a date. Interesting food places? Been there, done that. I’ve either reviewed them or my colleagues have brought me along. Cool new things to do? Just check out the H&S homepage and you’re sorted. A friend of mine gave me a quick fix to this First-World problem. He happens to know the creators of this app called Date Out, and thus took this opportunity to do a “sales pitch”. “This…

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New Balance’s popular 247 model is back with a new and improved silhouette! Blending lifestyle with sportswear, the refreshed 247v2 model is born. They launched this 30 June 2018, and can be found only at New Balance Experience Stores and select authorised retailers. The 247v2 comes in three designs: the Tritium Pack, Flavours Pack and Statement Pack. Each of these designs takes on a different colour scheme, for different personalities! The Tritium Pack (S$159) features tri-colour tones that turn your everyday shoes into shoes with a bolder personality. These radioactive colour accents adorn the logo, shoe tip and exterior of the sole. The…

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All things related to the Arts from Indonesia and Singapore will be present at Kreatif Connections. Come on down for a complete cultural immersion this 29 June – 1 July 2018 at the Asian Civilisations Museum! You can expect live plays, outdoor pop concerts and an entire range of art workshops to brandish that creative side of yours. The plays will be staged by Angger Gamelan Ensemble, Gamelan Asmaradana Ltd., Pamenang Dance Community and Peneroka Daya Tari – PDT Singapore. Titled Cupu Manik Astagina: The Sacred Jewel Box, it’s an exploration of a Pandora’s Box revealing one’s past and future. Keep your eyes peeled as…

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You may have already heard of poetry on the bus and poetry on the MRT, so what’s next? Get ready for SingPoOnTheBoat!  Held to conclude the annual Singapore Poetry Writing Month (SingPoWriMo), this event follows a series of poetry readings in unconventional venues. With previous events taking place on the MRT and then SBS buses, they’ve decided to go off-road for this year’s event. This 30 June 2018, set sail from Marina South Pier and journey past the various islets around the Lion City! The highlight isn’t setting foot on those islands though, but to read and share poems on the ferry.…

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Amongst the curated Instagram stories and posts dedicated to fathers not to long ago, it’s easy to think that Father’s Day has become yet another competition for likes and social media validation, without actual gratitude. But for some, Father’s Day still holds special meaning because of the deep-seated appreciation they have for their dads, arising from unusual circumstances. Rachel* is one such individual. Where It All Began She comes from a family where depression runs in the genes, and outbursts from her mother aren’t uncommon. This doesn’t just mean suicide attempts, but also an entire barrage of physical abuse that her mother…

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I am sure most of you have groaned and whined at least once on a weekday morning to your parents, telling them that you didn’t want to go to school. And none of your parents ever took you seriously, and they probably just nagged at you to not be late. But for Aloysius Yapp, his parents actually took his whining and groaning seriously. Unlike our lazy reasons for wanting to stay home and sleep more, Aloysius Yapp dropped out of school to compete in 9-ball pool professionally. To most people, it’d seem like a risky move, and you’d constantly be…

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Who said art is only for the rich? The Actually Affordable Art Market (AAAM) is here, at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club on 1 July 2018. AAAM was created to fulfil the need for art that anyone can afford. It also serves as a platform for local artists to showcase their works, and mingle around with patrons too. Currently, there are already four artists who are collaborating with this market, namely Sheenu Studio, Bleak Illustration, Kae Hana and Paper Forest. Head over to their websites to check out their work, and see if they are your cup of tea! Exactly how affordable is…

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Thirsty4Balls is the only Korean Billiards bar in Singapore and it just opened in The Cathay! I’m sure not many of you are familiar with this game yet, so I got JJ, the owner of Thirsty4Balls to give us a run-through. Unlike your typical snooker and billiards clubs with dingy lighting over the tables, Thirsty4Balls has a really bright aesthetic that makes cuesports a lot more appealing. Aside from the pastel colour scheme, there are several Instagram-worthy spots. The ‘Jacuzzi’ ball pit is a bathtub filled with balls, which means it’s a good chill spot if you’re here to drink with friends instead of…

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If you’ve picked up parkour recently and are itching to put those skills to use, come down for the Lion City Gathering this 22 – 24 June 2018 at The Star Vista! Parkour Singapore has held this event three times, and with each event, the name has grown. Now they’re the biggest parkour and freerunning event in Asia! What can you expect in the three days? On Day One, the props will be set up at The Star Vista so anyone can familiarise themselves with it. On Day Two, participants can get their spider senses tingling at workshops hosted by international guests.…

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Despite the hustle for the latest streetwear brands that have just been dropped, there’re rebels who decide to go against the popular opinion by hunting for lesser-known vintage clothes instead. Here at Loopgarms, we have two individuals who tried out the less-travelled road in the fashion world. Located in the heart of the Jalan Besar neighbourhood, Loopgarms has found its way into the millennial streetwear scene. This vintage store was founded by Isaac and FJ, whose passion for vintage streetwear began way back in their adolescent years. From as early as their polytechnic days, Isaac and FJ started collecting vintage clothing both…

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Most of us Singaporeans will be familiar with the figure of the “ah beng” — loud and often crass, he’s a symbol of our void deck gatherings and coffee shop chats. And it’s inevitable that we tend to pass some form of judgement on this ubiquitous figure. Recently, Rice Media published an article headlined “This is Why a Rich Ah Beng Will Always be Seen as Low SES”. To sum it up, the lifestyle choices that others make influences the way we categorise them, in terms of socio-economic status (SES). Think of someone who chooses beer and peanuts over wine and cheese, listens to…

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With toys such as Beyblade, Hot Wheels and even Toy Story characters, get ready for a throwback to your childhood days! This is the fourth edition of the Hong Kong Toy Festival and it has only grown bigger and better. Hosted at Hong Kong Convention And Exhibition Center from 15 – 17 June 2018, find yourselves lost in the search for toys that you once held close to you. Attendees can expect exhibitors like Kids Logic, Legend Studios, M3 Toys, Mastermind Creations, Square Enix, and even popular franchises from Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney! Take a step into a miniature world with Tomica’s tiny toy…

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Spending your holidays with your parents can be very limiting, especially with tour agencies only highlighting sightseeing and historic sites around the world. Do you ever find yourself restless and dying to do something more exciting besides sitting idly in the tour bus? For destinations that are closer to Singapore, plane tickets are typically more affordable, so you can try out these activities even if you’re on a budget! Say hello to making your own heart pumping, thrill seeking adventures, with these 10 exhilarating sports in Southeast Asia. 1. Sky Diving In Thailand There’s no better way to get your…

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Bummed that you couldn’t get tickets to Tomorrowland 2018? Don’t worry, because there’s an alternative party happening around the same time!  Fuji Rock Festival is a music festival that that’s held annually at Naeba Ski Resort, and it’s happening this year from 27 – 29 July 2018. This year’s lineup includes international artists like Post Malone, Odesza, Kendrick Lamar, Bob Dylan, Vampire Weekend and many more. It’s a lineup that accommodates everyone’s music taste, no matter how alternative you are. In addition, accompanying these big-name artists are more than 200 local Japanese bands. Talk about a lineup!  If you want a more unique…

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Missed out on the Secret Theatre Project? You can get your theatre fix at Treasures Of The Fullerton! This is a special theatre experience hosted by The Fullerton Hotel Singapore for their 90th anniversary. Held on three Saturdays (9, 16 & 23 June 2018), get ready for a blast into the past with a drama tour produced by Sam Nai, the Studio Lead from Edit & Play. After 90 years of rich history, what we know now as ‘The Fullerton Hotel’ is the product of several makeovers. Once known as the Grande Dame, it used to be the General Post Office in…

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