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Hype Malaysia
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Man U @ Trafford Den, Under Armour Launch, LEGO Home & More: Dope Events We Hit Up This Week!
Another week, another whirlwind of totally EXTRA events! We were here, there and everywhere! We were on the scene and vibing like a boss! Just check out our social diary for this past week (don't be jelly!): Manchester United Roar With Tiger Beer @ The Trafford Den Kuala Lumpur transcended its status as a city for a week as it developed into a meeting place for aspirations and a living monument to ardour, pride, and steadfast devotion. The Trafford Den, a daring reimagining of what it means to be a Manchester United supporter in Malaysia, was made possible by Tiger Beer, the team's Official Beer Partner. The Trafford Den, located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, was more than just a pop-up bar; it was the realisation of the Theatre of Dreams. It is a statement that Manchester United and its devoted supporters in Malaysia are not constrained by distance. Fans – Hype included – began flooding the venue on 24th May, taking in the sights and sounds of Old Trafford as it was brought to life in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Stories filled the walls, jerseys were clad like armour, and cold Tiger Beer was poured in honour of something greater than a game: belief, identity, and belonging. Fans unleashed their tiger during this moment, and the spirit of audacity and passion was echoed in every cheer, roar, and shared Tiger Beer sip. Here's what went down at the event. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: LEGO Home – A Playful Twist To Your Home @ The Exchange TRX The LEGO Group introduced a new level of LEGO play into one's living area with its most recent line of sets worthy of being displayed. With builds that range from pop culture tributes to botanical designs, the collection lets fans show off their individual interests and passions while blending in with any interior design. The first-ever LEGO Home in Malaysia, LEGO Home – A Playful Twist to Your Home, is being held by The LEGO Group in collaboration with IKEA Malaysia at Central Exchange, Ground Floor of The Exchange TRX, from 29th May to 8th June. The purpose of this 'house tour' event is to inspire visitors to add a playful touch to their homes by allowing them to discover how LEGO sets can be used as home décor to suit a variety of passions and lifestyles. In this three-way collaboration at The Exchange TRX, IKEA Malaysia furnishes the space, while LEGO bricks are used to construct and style the home décor. Take a peek at the LEGO Home. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: UNIQLO x ANYA HINDMARCH SS25 'T-Shirt Shop' Launch UNIQLO brought a splash of British charm to Malaysia with an exclusive preview celebrating the launch of the UNIQLO x ANYA HINDMARCH Summer 2025 'T-SHIRT SHOP' collection recently. Available in-store today (30th May 2025), this second drop in the collection with ANYA HINDMARCH follows the debut collection during Fall/Winter 2024. With its focus on thoughtful simplicity and uplifting details, the summer collection brings a light-hearted spirit to the season, reminding us that even the most essential items can spark joy. Here's what went down at the launch. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Under Armour Brand House Launch Under Armour has just relocated its Brand House in Sunway Pyramid, and we were front and centre for the revamped store's unveiling. Featuring whole new sections for easier browsing and a new lounge/ fitting room, the new store is a pleasure to browse and shop in. Hit it up at the Lower Ground floor of Sunway Pyramid today! Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Mattel 80th Anniversary 'All Play All Day' At Pavilion Bukit Jalil What happens when Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels, Thomas the Tank Engine, and more get together in Bukit Jalil? Well, just this Thursday, 29th May, was one such day as Mattel celebrated a vibrant, toy-filled adventure for the whole family. In honour of its 80th anniversary, Mattel transformed Pavilion Bukit Jalil into an immersive playground for All Play All Day — a school holiday event packed with interactive zones, nostalgic experiences, and exciting rewards that delighted both kids and adults alike. We were invited to explore the action, and each themed zone had something special to offer. From striking poses at Barbie's 360° photo booth and chilling in her pink bubble pool, to racing Hot Wheels through fiery loops and hopping aboard a life-sized Thomas train, the experience was nonstop fun. Families also enjoyed classic games in jumbo size and joined weekend competitions for a chance to win Mattel goodies. With free admission until 8th June, All Play All Day is worth checking out if you're looking for a fun day out with the family. You may even get a sneak peek at some goodies while you're there. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Zizan Razak Named G-SHOCK's First Malaysian Ambassador Zizan Razak made history recently as G-SHOCK's first Malaysian brand ambassador, and we were on hand to witness him taking the crown. Known for his comedy wins in Maharaja Lawak and blockbusters like Polis Evo, plus his recent debut in the PETRONAS Grand Prix, Zizan perfectly matches G-SHOCK's 'Never Give Up' spirit. This collab kicks off with the legendary 6900 series watch, famous for its toughness since 1995. Zizan joins other regional stars like kickboxer Superbon and footballer Rizky Ridho, bringing fresh local energy to G-SHOCK's mix of fashion, art, music, and sports. Keep an eye on their socials for more cool drops and stories! Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur Preview The Exchange TRX is already a fun place to be, but did you know that there will soon be a brand new hotel located right next to it? We got the chance to catch a glimpse of the upcoming Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur at Aurum Theatre, where fun interview sessions were held for candidates who are looking for a fresh start in the hotel industry. Although the mockup exhibits of the hotel will be nothing compared to the real deal, it did offer us a sneak peek of what to expect when it opens later this year. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Turkish Cuisine @ Residence Of The Embassy Of The Republic Of Türkiye Türkiye recently celebrated its culinary heritage in Malaysia, and we were lucky to have a place at the table. Hosted by representatives living in Malaysia and abroad, the Turkish Cuisine Week is an event that takes place every year during May with the aim of highlight the years of cultural exchange, sustainable practices and deep-rooted traditions that go into traditional cuisine. During an exclusive luncheon hosted by the Embassy at the Ambassador's residence, guests witnessed a live preparation of the Tepsi and Tavukgöğsü, sharing the recipe for others to try at home. Each year, the event has a different theme, this year being 'Classic Dishes of Turkish Cuisine', offering the public an authentic taste of the country's culinary traditions and the history behind the loved dishes. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Fashion Value Chain
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
UNIQLO India Celebrates Loyalty with Arigato Festival 2025
UNIQLO India announces the return of its Arigato Festival, a week-long celebration from May 30 to June 5, 2025, offering exclusive deals, in-store experiences, and special gifts for customers. Inspired by the Japanese word for 'thank you,' the bi-annual festival reflects UNIQLO's appreciation for the growing Indian customer base that has embraced its LifeWear philosophy. 'Our customers are at the heart of everything we do,' said Nidhi Rastogi, Marketing Director, UNIQLO India. 'The Arigato Festival is our way of expressing gratitude with great offers, thoughtful gifts, and engaging shopping experiences.' What to Expect This Season: Special Prices on Bestsellers : Customers can shop their favourite LifeWear pieces at promotional prices. Highlights include: Women's Linen Blend Tapered Pants EZY Jeans AIRism Oversized T-shirts Bra tops and camisoles Exclusive Novelty Gift : Shoppers spending above ₹8,000 will receive a complimentary Japanese-style hand towel adorned with motifs like Mount Fuji and Sakura , combining tradition with everyday utility. New Collections Drop : Launching during the festival: UNIQLO x Anya Hindmarch – four women's styles, one kidswear piece, and two pouches Louvre x Doraemon UT – a playful collection fusing art and pop culture View the Anya Hindmarch collection: All offers and collections will be available in-store and online at or via the UNIQLO India app.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Cai fan merch label PointyRice calls out Uniqlo keychain's ‘uncanny' likeness
Uniqlo's customisable Mixed Rice Keychain, a gift-with-purchase as part of its Thank You Festival. PHOTO: UNIQLO SINGAPORE – More small local brands are speaking up about Uniqlo Singapore's local food campaign. The Japanese retailer's UTme! Local Delights Collection, which consists of T-shirts featuring iconic Singaporean dishes, sparked buzz online recently, for its resemblance to small local clothing brand Musoka Club's designs. The incident generated conversation about who owns the copyright to local food culture. Meanwhile, another player has entered the picture. Ms Caitanya 'Cait' Tan is the founder and chief executive of local merchandise brand PointyRice. She has been fielding messages from followers about the similarities between her product and Uniqlo's gift-with-purchase, which she describes to The Straits Times as 'too uncanny'. As part of Uniqlo's Thank You Festival celebrations, which ran till May 29, customers who spent $100 and above in-store at Orchard Central and Jewel Changi Airport received a customisable Mixed Rice Keychain. And they could pick little acrylic 'dishes' to fit inside a plate-shaped keychain. PointyRice ( currently retails stickers of mixed rice dishes that customers purchase individually to layer and customise onto a plate sticker. Dishes start at $2.50 a sticker, while a plate and rice are both priced at $2.50. Uniqlo's Mixed Rice Keychain gift-with-purchase. PHOTO: UNIQLO When Uniqlo teased its Mixed Rice Keychain in May, followers asked Ms Tan if she was working with the Japanese retailer. She took to Instagram (@caitofalltraits) on May 19 to clear the air. It is the first retail brand started by the 38-year-old, whose many hats include being an actress, voice-over artist, host and director of boutique agency AllTraits , under which PointyRice operates. She created Pointy Rice as a 'lifelong Singaporean identity-building project' for locals to 'celebrate hawker dishes we grew up with that don't get enough recognition'. After conceptualising the brand in November 2024, she launched PointyRice on April 5 with a pop-up at Lyf Farrer Park. The set-up featured a table with trays of stickers portraying different types of cai fan dishes, which customers could choose to customise their 'plates'. Ms Tan and her team of three played hawkers serving their customers. She hired her cousin, a fellow actress, to act as a grumpy cai fan auntie – 'to put the 'fun' in cai fan'. A six-minute video she posted of the event garnered more than 200,000 views on Instagram and TikTok combined. She believes Uniqlo Singapore would have seen the video. 'I cannot say they copied me, but the internet got mad for me. I've done a lot of research – I started with cai fan because no one had done the concept in this way, and I understand why now. It's not an easy project. It's extremely difficult to design each digital asset, then produce it as a physical product that people can customise themselves; and the ability to layer.' Screenshot of comments on Uniqlo Singapore's Instagram account. PHOTO: UNIQLOSG/INSTAGRAM Screenshot of comments on Uniqlo Singapore's Instagram account. PHOTO: UNIQLOSG/INSTAGRAM She says she had reached out to Uniqlo Singapore a month before to collaborate, but did not hear back. She has worked with the brand on past campaigns in the capacity of a content creator. Within 40 minutes of her posting her May 19 video on Instagram, a representative from the brand reached out. Uniqlo denied taking inspiration from PointyRice or mimicking her designs. The brand also invited her to its Thank You Festival media event, and raised the possibility of a future collaboration. But it was 'too coincidental', says Ms Tan. 'I just wanted them to acknowledge it.' She believes the biggest similarity was the store concept and layout. 'It's not just cai fan, it's bringing cai fan to a physical experience. Effort went into the detailed designs, sourcing multiple failed samples and hand-cutting 28,000 stickers just to set up an experience that is now going to be considered by the masses as an imitation of Uniqlo's campaign. 'A creative's currency is her creativity and ideas. It's not the keychain I'm sad about. It's the concept of the pop-up that I'd put research and finances into that hurt me the most.' PointyRice's pop-up stall in April, featuring cai fan 'dishes' customers could use to customise their orders. (*PLS COLLAGE w/ pic below) PHOTO: POINTYRICE Uniqlo Singapore's Mixed Rice Keychain cai fan stall concept at Ion Orchard. ST PHOTO: AMANDA CHAI In response to queries from ST, a Uniqlo spokesperson says: 'Uniqlo is aware of an ongoing conversation, and values all perspectives shared. 'As is our standard practice, Uniqlo commenced planning for its customisable mixed rice keychain several months prior to its launch through our Thank You Festival. This item is part of a global trend of customisable accessories, and follows other customisable gift items created by Uniqlo in Singapore in previous years.' The spokesperson adds that Uniqlo did not receive any collaboration proposals from local artists or illustrators related to the cai fan customisation. PointyRice's long-term plan is to produce merchandise, says Ms Tan, who is working on expanding her products to nasi padang and nasi kandar. Her ultimate vision is to have a physical space recreating a hawker centre, with stalls selling various delicacies in sticker form. She says: 'People are going to say, 'How to IP cai fan? It's for everybody.' But a little credit wouldn't hurt anyone. We're all Singaporean.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The new surprising fashion trend sweeping social media in 2025: Fisherman core is coming to Australia
A surprising and unique trend is sweeping social media and the fashion world: Fisherman core. And it's officially arriving in Australia, with the latest UNIQLO and JW Anderson collection, launching Thursday, June 12. Blending comfort, style, and a dose of coastal nostalgia, the fisherman aesthetic takes its cues from traditional seafarer uniforms and old-school maritime style. Think chunky cable-knit jumpers, utilitarian trousers, durable outerwear, and classic Breton stripes. Rooted in practicality but elevated with a preppy-modern twist, it's a look that speaks to both form and function — perfectly suited to Australian winter. Mark the drop date in your calendars and get ready to shop up a storm once it arrives on Aussie shores. British designer Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of JW Anderson, has backed the trend wholeheartedly. His upcoming capsule collection with UNIQLO, titled 'Elements of Land and Sea ', embodies the movement with refined detailing, layered textures, and a nod to rugged coastal dressing. The collaboration has been timed perfectly to bring the Northern Hemisphere's Spring/Summer 2025 buzz to the Southern Hemisphere's cooler months. The style has also been gaining serious traction online; on TikTok, fashion creators started forecasting the rise of the fisherman aesthetic late last year. Now, Aussie shoppers can bring the look home with UNIQLO's new drop, which merges JW Anderson's elevated British style with UNIQLO's signature everyday wearability. Some of the standout pieces from the collection include the JW Anderson Diamond Stitched Crew Neck Sweater, $59.90, a perfect staple for layering, and the Wool Blend Duffle Coat $249.90, offering classic maritime tailoring with modern touches. For those embracing a more feminine silhouette, the Wool Blend Wrap Skirt, $79.90 brings a practical yet polished look, while the HEATTECH Beanie $19.90 keeps things warm and effortlessly on-trend. From UNIQLO's core range, essentials like the AIRism Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $29.90 and the Cable Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sweater, $49.90 make perfect layering pieces to build your fisherman-inspired wardrobe. The fisherman aesthetic is set to be a defining look of the season. Thanks to UNIQLO and JW Anderson, bringing the coastal charm to the city streets has never been easier — nor more fashionable.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
New Look's lightweight £27 'jeans' that 'don't cling to legs'
These trousers offer the appearance of jeans but have a comfortable secret that most shoppers appreciate It's never a safe bet to just fill your wardrobe with shorts and hope for the sun to last all summer long. In Britain, there's a high chance of the weather turning wet and cool at a moment's notice, so shoppers would be wise to invest in some trousers. But if stuffy jeans don't sound all that appealing for the warmer months, New Look has a solution. These Soft Denim Trousers come in two shades, with a lighter and darker look, and both cost £26.99. Each have quickly become one of the most popular items on the brand's website with New Look claiming these trousers are perfect for women who "want the look of denim with more comfort". These "comfy" pants are designed with a "drawstring waist and roomy wide legs" allowing for maximum comfort compared to traditional jeans. There are plenty of denim-lookalike trousers available elsewhere at affordable prices. Shoppers could try UNIQLO's Drapey Wide Flare Jeans for £34.90 or Zara's Loose-Fitting Denim Trousers for £27.99. Shoppers at New Look were very impressed with both types of trousers, which each have a near flawless review score of 4.7 and 4.8 out of five stars. One said: "Lovely and comfy trousers material is so soft and washed very nice." Another added: "Lovely fitting, perfect for summer evenings. [Made with] a comfortable material." A third wrote: "Great length and lightweight for summer! So comfy, I love them!" Someone else said: "The material is actually thicker than I thought it would be." But they added: "These are really nice summer pants. I think I'm going to get them in the other colour, too." Size and comfort seemed to matter most to shoppers, and one shared their advice with people planning to get a pair of these trousers for themselves. They wrote in their review: "Lovely comfortable trousers [that are] slightly generous in size. I am a size 10-12, and the 10 fits perfectly." Someone else added: "Lovely trousers, little bit on the big side so size down!" And there was one more shopper who shared: "Love these trousers as they're the perfect jean colour to go with any top without having them clung to your leg during the summer weather! They are long, I'm 5ft and had to take them up 2.5inches but the wide leg makes them so breathable in the warm weather." New Look offers free click-and-collect to shops if you spend over £25 on one order. These jeans, available in sizes 6 to 18, could also be delivered directly to shoppers at home - but this comes with a £2.99 fee for standard delivery or £5.99 for next day (unless you spend more than £50).
