design

In the corners of the city, two young men create with their paintbrushes, crafting works that wander between reality and fantasy. They are the creative duo FAF. Heco and Jum’s collaborative work is mainly focused on colorful and vibrant illustrations of women, drawing inspiration from pop music to fashion culture. We had the chance to talk with FAF and dive into their creative lives. In their creative process, Heco and Jum each have their strengths and are each other’s solid support. Heco’s brush gives FAF’s works their soul, while Jum handles social media management, production execution, and product design. “Every theme we create starts with a joint discussion before we begin implementing it.” Though they have distinct roles, they always start each project together from...

In an era brimming with creativity and self-expression, wig design is no longer exclusive to cosplay enthusiasts but has steadily integrated into the fashion world, becoming an essential element for showcasing individuality. A pioneer in this trend, AKI, has transformed her passion for wigs from cosplay into original designs. Today, we get a glimpse into the inspiration and journey of this wig designer. “I first encountered wigs in 2004 when I met a group of like-minded friends through the anime community. We started cosplaying together, and that’s when I bought my first wig,” she recalls the moment of initial inspiration. From cutting her first wig by hand, her journey has undergone multiple transformations. Initially focused on replicating iconic hairstyles from anime characters, AKI...

Tooth jewelry dates back to ancient times, with various civilizations having customs of adorning teeth. In recent years, it has surged in popularity in the West as a symbol of fashion, becoming a new form of stylish self-expression. Tooth jewelry is not just an accessory to enhance your look, but also a statement of personality and attitude. Local tooth jewelry shop @thesparkle.hkg, with two years of dedication and boundless creativity, has brought this unique aesthetic to Hong Kong, offering young people a fresh way to express themselves. We had the pleasure of speaking with the shop owner, Miu, who shared insights into the journey of creating tooth jewelry. The young owner, Miu, recalls the early days of starting the shop. She noticed that tooth jewelry had been trendy overseas for y...