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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
NEWS: APPLE CAR MIGHT BE UNVEILED BY END OF THIS YEAR & MORE
Adding to the numerous rumors, new reports are suggesting the Apple Car could be announced as early as the end of 2021. In a recent interview with Reuters, Japanese chemist Akira Yoshino — who invented the first safe, production-viable lithium-ion battery — spoke about Apple’s expansion into the automotive industry.
“Apple could lead the convergence of the automotive and information technology industries in future mobility,” he commented, further mentioning that the Apple Car could be unveiled later this year. “Tesla has their own independent strategy. The one to look out for is Apple. What will they do? I think they may announce something soon,” he added. “And what kind of car would they announce? What kind of battery? They probably want to get in around 2025. If they do that, I think they have to announce something by the end of this year. That’s just my own personal hypothesis.”
Stay tuned as we learn more about the Apple Car.
A rollercoaster located in Japan‘s Fuji-Q Highland Park, which known to reach “super death” speed, has reportedly come to a screeching halt due to multiple riders sustaining broken bone injuries from the ride. The ride is heavily regarded as the world’s fastest-accelerating design with its ability to go from zero to 112 miles per hour in just 1.56 seconds.
Specifically, Newsweek recently noted that “four people have broken bones” while Vice World News cites that at least six riders have bone fractures and four of them were injuries to the back and neck. Further details of the injuries have pointed out that those who sustained injuries were in their 30s to 50s. The neck and back injuries are considered to require possibly one to three months for a full recovery.
Vice spoke with architecture professor Naoya Miyasato of Nihon University, who believes that the issue stems from the ride’s literal breakneck acceleration. It is said that the acceleration is comparable to what astronauts feel during a rocket launch and for those who cannot withstand the quick acceleration, then the injury could be imminent.
Though the ride has been around for about two decades, the injuries are quite a recent occurrence. Miyasato explains it might be because of how riders are sitting, “If a person was sitting incorrectly, say with space between their backs and their seat, it’s the responsibility of the park employees to check their seating position.”
Stephen Curry has just recently shelled out 55 ETH (~$180,000 USD) for a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club is quickly gaining traction as a batch of 10,000 Mutant Apes NFTs sold out in an hour on Saturday — raising a total of $96 million USD. In terms of appreciation in the market, the first Bored Ape sold for 0.68 ETH back in May, where just recently, Bored Ape #3749 saw numbers in the 1,500 ETH (~$4.8 million USD) range.
Curry’s Bored Ape #7990 NFT sees a blue-fur ape wearing a brown tweed suit with green zombie eyes. Viewed 3,200 times, there is currently a bid for Curry’s (username SC30) Bored Ape at 39.61 ETH (~$125,700) significantly lower than what he bought it for.
In other tech news, Tim Cook received a $750 million USD bonus on his 10th anniversary as Apple CEO.
FASHION: MEET LÉA THE LABEL, THE MINIMAL SWIMWEAR LABEL DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABILITY
Founded by Léa Daaboul, Léa the Label is a sustainable swimwear brand that crafts timeless pieces inspired by the holistic beach culture of wellbeing.
For its latest range dubbed “Utopia,” the label has unveiled an array of bikinis dressed in neutral hues like brown “Mocha,” black “Noir” and white “Bianco,” as well as eye-catching tones of green “Olive,” blue “Azure” and maroon “Merlot.” Standouts in the line include the new Posidonia set, which comes with a chic underwire top and a high V-cut bottom. You can also opt for the Loren top with a half triangle front and a cross-over panel, or the Pelagia top boasting an asymmetrical triangle silhouette with adjustable looped straps.
Take a closer look at the offerings in the lookbook above. Léa the Label’s “Utopia” range is now available online.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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ART: MEET TWO BEYONCÉ STANS CREATING THE COOLEST ANIME-INSPIRED FAN ART
If Beyoncé had her own comic series, her character would probably look as good as she is depicted in the illustrations by Hong Kong creative duo FAF.
Formed by Heco and Jum, who majored in visual arts and fashion styling in university respectively, FAF (short for Finger and Fish) is a multidisciplinary group whose work spans design, illustration, merch production and art direction. The duo’s Instagram feed is filled with artwork featuring manga-style renditions of music’s favorite pop divas and rappers, from Beyoncé to Cardi B to members of BLACKPINK. And while they started out creating fan art of musicians they admire, the two were recently tapped by none other than Queen Bey to produce illustrations for a T-shirt and a hoodie commemorating one year of Black Is King, the groundbreaking visual album that celebrates African culture. The merch features drawings of Bey — wearing a Loza Malombho ensemble in the “ALREADY” music video, and a bespoke Mugler dress in “MY POWER” — in FAF’s signature anime style, of course.
In their hometown of Hong Kong, the duo has worked closely with singer-songwriter Serrini, the indie darling of Cantopop, on developing her album and single artwork, merch and concert visuals. Beyond that, Heco and Jum said they are open to opportunities and new challenges, but their goal remains the same: to spark joy for themselves and those who encounter their art.
Below, HYPEBAE chatted to the duo about their work, what inspires them and more.
What made you decide to form FAF? How did you get into design and eventually begin doing merch production?
Both of us grew up studying art and design-related subjects in school. When we first formed FAF, we focused on doing fan art and would attend different conventions. We have been making all sorts of goods and merch inspired by anime and video games ever since, so merch production has always been something we do on a regular basis. The two of us bonded a lot during our travels and when we used to set up booths together.
What does the name FAF stand for?
The name is short for Finger and Fish — or 氣球魚屋, our name in Chinese. When the pandemicstarted, we decided to pause and rethink our position as we were not able to travel or attend any shows at all. We started focusing on putting our original concepts out into the world, having a mindset of staying “fine” [despite the situation]. “We are fine no matter what you think of us. We are fine with who we are at any stage of development. We are fine with any comments and critics.” So the name FAF could also mean “Fine as F**k.”
A lot of your illustrations feature women in music, and seem to be heavily influenced by manga or anime. What inspired you to bring the worlds of music — or more specifically female artists — and comics together in your work?
The style of manga and anime are like our roots. Growing up in the ’90s, we were definitely hooked on cartoons like Sailor Moon. They were glamorous, soft but also strong and empowering at the same time. Women in pop culture especially embody all that and so much more. Seeing what artists do with their creativity and crafts — from their album concepts to video visuals to stage designs — inspires us. They are almost like Sailor Soldiers in real life. Gender doesn’t limit our love towards any magical art. We embrace and want to be inspired by that energy.
The women in your illustrations are often depicted wearing very stylish outfits. How does fashion play a role in your art?
As mentioned, we both have a bit of experience in fashion, and [we consider] fashionable garments and collections forms of art. For some of the earlier illustrations we made, we reimagined how the Sailor Senshi would look like in today’s fashion, and we would pick out some current runway looks for them.
To us, fashion is not just about chic and good-looking garments, it’s a lifestyle. In our new art series Tattsumi, the character wears a swimsuit all the time — perhaps her way of expressing a mood. The way she poses also evokes a sense of fashion. Fashion is in the spirit [of our work].
You recently created two illustrations for Beyoncé’s Black Is King one-year anniversary merch. What can you tell us about this experience of working with one of your favorite artists?
We have signed deals and can’t disclose too many details, but this is definitely one of the highlights of our careers. We are very humbled and grateful for the opportunity. We created two illustrations inspired by Beyoncé’s songs “ALREADY” and “MY POWER,” both from her album The Lion King: The Gift. We have seen Bey on stage so closely when we attended her shows, and this right here makes us feel even closer to her than what we have experienced. Her work ethic and art will always inspire us.
You’re also a frequent collaborator of Hong Kong singer-songwriter Serrini. How did you start collaborating, and what are some of your favorite projects together?
We met Serrini through a good friend of ours, Tommy, and we had an instant connection. We then started to explore possibilities for us to collaborate and have fun together. We started off by designing the cover art for her singles “~Spin with me*” (~旋轉with me*) and “Try My Worst” (要做更壞的事) last year. Our love for her grew more and more through the many collaborations that followed, such as merch production for both of her concerts this year.
We were honored to be appointed to design for her latest album, GWENDOLYN. It’s definitely challenging, as it was our first time being in charge of the physical design and layout of an album. To be involved in a project like this one was super fun. It was also a good opportunity for us to learn and grow. We have gained so many insights and we could find room for improvement constantly.
What do you dream of achieving, and what’s your ultimate mission as a creative duo?
We’ll definitely keep collaborating with Serrini in the future and also focus on developing our character, Tattsumi. An art exhibition would be nice when the time is right, or whenever we are ready. We’d want to try doing some fun collaborations with fashion brands and creating different kinds of products, too.
Ultimately, we want ourselves to be totally flexible. We know we can do so much more, and we shall see what we’ll be capable of when the time comes. For now, we just want to do things that make us — and perhaps somebody out there in the world — happy and feel fine.
FASHION: 5 CELEBRITY-APPROVED SWIMWEAR TRENDS TAKING OVER SUMMER 2021
Summer isn’t over yet — for those on the hunt for new swimsuits to wear to the beach, look to your favorite artists, models and athletes for style inspiration. From Saweetie and SZA, to Lizzoand Hailey Bieber, we’ve rounded up the five best swimwear trends to shop this year.
Continue reading for a list of bikini and bathing suit trends of 2021 as seen on celebrities. For more holiday gear, peep some of our favorite halter-neck tops this season.
Prints, Prints, Prints!
Cheetah, floral and logomania, you name it. Music’s biggest stars have been keeping their swimwear lineup fun and bright with a variety of patterns, like Dior‘s iconic Oblique print worn by SZA.
Camila Cabello
SZA
Saweetie
Pops of Color
What better season than summer to wear the brightest colors in your wardrobe? Megan Thee Stallion and Simone Biles have opted for pink-and-yellow tie-dye looks, while Selena Gomez has designed her own swimsuit collection in contrasting purple and orange hues.
Selena Gomez
Megan Thee Stallion
Simone Biles
Easy and Simple
Simple is the way to go if you can’t decide on what to wear. Peggy Gou keeps it minimal with a black two-piece set, while Saweetie, Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian plays around with hues like metallic gold and terracotta orange.
Kylie Jenner
Kim Kardashian
Peggy Gou
Saweetie
Barbie Ferreira
Layer With Body Jewelry
Accessorize your swimwear with dainty jewelry pieces that wrap around the body. Hailey Bieber accentuates her figure with delicate chains layered atop pink bikinis, while Lizzo wears a belt design featuring letter charms that spell out her name.
Hailey Bieber
Lizzo
Wrap Skirts
Trikinis, or three-piece bikinis, are on the rise this season. A wrap skirt that matches your swimsuit serves as the perfect cover-up for when you’re relaxing by the pool, or going for a walk on the beach.
Sydney Sweeney
Karrueche
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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