Yoke Sin Theam and Yokie Theam, the creative sister duo behind the brand Yoke & Theam, come from a long line of shoemakers and they’ve branched out from just making them to designing them. The two sisters brought us along to their KL office and their factory in Ipoh to discuss their past, present and future. Come walk a mile in their shoes in “Around The Block with Yoke & Theam - If The Shoe Fits.”
Read MoreChew Kean Wui, also known as Kenzy Chew but better known as noyz134, an avid illustrator, musician and all around creative invited us over at co-creative studio, 321 Studios, for another episode of ATB with in “Around The Block with NOYZ134 - Expression Not Depression”
Read MoreBrad M. Seippel, also known as thruoutin, is a Beijing-based electronic musician who recently took a trip southwards to our country of Malaysia with nothing but his clothes on his back and his pipa at hand (we exaggerate). Tune in to “Around The Block with thruoutin - That Pipa Player.”
Read MoreApoh Paurine, an illustrative tattoo artist, invited Stephan Kain, Around The Block’s very own A&R Curator, to take a seat in her chair at The Tattoo Parlour Malaysia and have his skin inked with a tattoo designed by her but inspired by his music, life, and tribulations. Let’s go under the needle in “Around The Block with Apoh - In The Skin.”
Read MoreLuca Fucile, better known as YAHNA, is a music producer currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Around The Block spent the entire day with the rising producer from his home studio, to the cafe he frequents for inspiration, and his life after midnight.
Read MoreVincent Siow, founder and designer of CMDI, is a colourful man that not only draws inspiration from varied sources but actively participate in their creation; from fashion to art and literature to lifestyle. Join Around The Block as we delve into the world of Fantasia that is CMDI in “Around The Block with Vincent Siow - CMDI.
Read MoreAround The Block presents a new series, “Blank Canvas,” where video and art takes centre stage. With such an “eventful” 2016 Adam Jeffery takes a look at what this holiday season meant for him. Have a Merry Christmas and from us to you, enjoy “Blank Canvas: It’s A White Christmas After All.”
Read MoreKevin "Cottie" Tan, owner and barber of The Oven Cuttery, invited Around The Block to The Oven to highlight his barbering philosophy and introduce his hair product, Mentega (Butter). Grab a seat and let Cottie take care of you in “Around The Block with Kevin "Cottie" Tan - The Oven's Barber; special guest starring, Masses Editor-in-Chief, Bryan Chin
Read MoreHaffendi Anuar, a Kuala Lumpur-based Fine Art sculptor, welcomed Around The Block into his studio strewn with work on canvases and pedestal-less sculptures in "Around The Block with Haffendi Anuar - Sculpting Hypotheses."
Read MoreStephan Kain, a KL-based music producer, chopped up a music sample and drum break, amongst other things, to give Around The Block a taste of Stephan Kain and Akhyla in "Around The Block with Stephan Kain - The Right Chops."
Read MoreThe Royal Press, a living museum, teams up with designers to bring about a new perspective on letterpressing. The collaboration has led to Pressent, an event showcasing various products using tools and concepts from Letterpressing with a touch of modernity. From concept to ideation to the exhibition, now look behind the scenes to how the designers tinkered with prototypes before full-on production took place.
Read MoreThe Royal Press, a living museum, teams up with designers to bring about a new perspective on letterpressing. The collaboration has led to Pressent, an event showcasing various products using tools and concepts from Letterpressing with a touch of modernity. You’ve seen the myriad of paper-yet-durable products crafted by the Pressent design team and now here’s an inside look on how they were conceived!
Read MorePressent By The Royal Press, a collaboration between the living polyglot museum and young designers, is a project to creatively integrate the traditional artform of letterpressing with the 21st century. This video teaser, produced by Around The Block, showcases the products that the team has designed for Pressent by The Royal Press.
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