There seems to be quite a lot of focus on the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture recently. For example, just a while back, we wrote about the DIY Hello Kitty chiffon cake popsicles and the My Melody EZ-Link cards. Click through the links if you want to find out more.
Meanwhile, for today’s article, we have another kawaii collection to introduce to you. Well, not really us but Uniqlo! Uniqlo will be launching five UT collections in August including Sanrio characters and we will show you the t-shirt designs in a bit. Other than the cute Sanrio characters, there’s also Evangelion, Gunpla, and Ultraman!
#1: SANRIO CHARACTERS – THE GREAT GIG (WOMEN’S)
First up, we have Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty. But that’s not it! Aggretsuko, also known as Aggressive Retsuko (Japanese: アグレッシブ烈子), will be joining Kitty White and friends in this collection. If you like edgier designs that are different from the norm, you will appreciate the soon-to-be-launched designs. This is because the collection features rock-and-roll kitty and Aggretsuko singing death metal.
Secondly, alongside the women’s collection is the collection for girls. The highlight of this collection is the slightly retro 1980s design vibes and college-style logo. You will find Hello Kitty and friends in action with sports like tennis, volleyball, skateboarding, and more!
There’s also a special deal from 3 – 31 August tagged to this launch. More information here:
#3: EVANGELION (ADULTS)
Thirdly, we have Evangelion. Fans, pardon us as we give a little context to our readers. Neon Genesis Evangelion (Japanese: 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) is a Japanese mecha anime television series that first aired in 1995. To celebrate the latest release of its movie series, Uniqlo will be bringing you this special collection. You can expect to see t-shirts with exclusive designs from the movie.
Price: 19.90 SGD
Launch date: Online and in-stores from 3 August
There are a total of eight designs. But we will only feature the first three here:
#4: GUNPLA (ADULTS)
Riding on the Japanese wave, Gunpla is the next collection that will be launching in the first week of August. Gunpla, also commonly referred to as Gundam models, are three-dimensional plastic models that appear in the ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ series. With that said, happy 40th anniversary to Gunpla and its fans!
Who else misses Ultraman? This was a part of my childhood memories so I’m looking forward to this launch in mid-August. Can you believe the first episode started in July 1966? This fictional character and its Ultra series have been running for more than 50 years!
During the circuit breaker when shops were closed, I saw more people taking walks than usual. Well, can’t blame anyone… It was an excuse to go out and take a breather. But now that Singapore has moved on to phase two with the economy slowly opening, there seems to be a drop in the number of people exercising at my neighbourhood park.
Did you notice the trend? Or are you one of them? Need some motivation to head back clocking your daily steps? If yes, the Skechers Friendship Walk 2020 would be a great motivator to get you back in the game. Read on for more details!
#1: WHEN IS IT?
As you would have probably guessed, the Skechers Friendship Walk 2020 will be a virtual event. The online event will be held over a few weeks from 7 to 20 September. This is its third edition!
#2: RACE CATEGORIES
There will be three race categories – 3km, 5km, and 10km. So that’s about 4,000, 6,000, and 13,000 steps respectively. You can either run the distance or walk to clock the steps.
There is no physical pack but you do get race entitlements at no extra cost. You will receive a 30% Skechers discount voucher when you sign up. Use this discount voucher to buy any of the Skechers GOwalk series!
Skechers GOwalk Smart series
Image Credits: 42Race
The Skechers GOwalk Smart series is available for both men and women. It features a lightweight, responsive ULTRA GO™ cushioning, and high-rebound COMFORT PILLAR TECHNOLOGY™ for the ultimate support you need while walking.
Furthermore, if you finish the race, you will get an exclusive Skechers e-badge and e-certificate that can be shared via social media.
#5: PAID MERCHANDISE
There are also paid merchandise if you’re interested to get them.
Medals
Image Credits: 42Race
From now till 6 August, there is an early bird promotion on their connectable medals at just 5.99 SGD! This is perfect for you if you prefer a physical item to commemorate your race completion. However, from 7 August, it will cost 9.99 SGD instead. So act fast if you want to enjoy the discounted deal.
Event T-shirts
Image Credits: 42Race
In addition, you may also enjoy discounted race t-shirts at 5.99 SGD during the early bird promotion from now till 6 August. The ultifresh fabric is anti-odour, anti-bacterial, and has increased durability for you to wear for a long time on your future exercise sessions. Similar to the medals’ promotion above, it will cost 9.99 SGD from 7 August so sign up fast if you want to grab one!
You can only collect your medals and / or t-shirts at these locations from 28 September:
Skechers Jurong Point (West)
Skechers Causeway Point (North)
Skechers Nex (North East)
Skechers Jewel Changi Airport (East)
Skechers Suntec City (Central)
Skechers Velocity@Novena Square (Central)
#6: OTHER PERKS
Inspirational awards
Image Credits: 42Race
Skechers is offering its participants a chance to win one pair of GOwalk Series Shoes (worth 109 to 119 SGD)! They have five to give out. All you have to do is to complete the walk / run and then share your inspiring race experience via the 42Race app.
Grand prize
Image Credits: 42Race
One lucky winner will also walk away with a year’s supply of Skechers shoes worth 1200 SGD.
Feeling pumped? Grab your buddies and sign uptoday!
The wearable aircon device by Sony is now available for purchase after launching its crowdfunding campaign last year. The portable device is a small cooling gadget designed by Sony which you can mount it on the back pocket of a specially-made T-shirt.
The Reon Pocket is perfect for the hot and humid weather in Singapore. It is said to be able to lower the body temperature of the person who wore it by 13°C (i.e. from 36°C to 23°C), as well as the ability to heat up by 8.3°C. The ability to heat up the body temperature means it can also be used when you travel to a country with cold weather.
Portable cooling (and warming) device
The device is used by attaching it to the back pocket of a dedicated innerwear. According to Gizmochina, it can be charged via a USB-C port and a single charge allows for 2-hour of use.
Dedicated mobile app
A dedicated app allows you to adjust the temperature from warm to cool and vice versa. It comes with three functions (auto mode, my mode, quick start) that can be selected with a touch of a button. Auto mode detects your body’s temperature and condition and automatically adjusts to an appropriate temperature.
Specially designed T-shirt
The exclusive innerwear with back pouch can be purchased separately for ¥1,980 (~$25) inclusive of tax, and comes in two colours: white and beige. The T-shirt is made of polyester fabric that absorbs water quickly, making it soft and comfortable to wear.
If you’d like to get it shipped to Singapore, you can make use of freight and third-party parcel forwarder such as Vpost, Tenso or Zenmarket. Shipping fees applies.
Editor’s note: Use a Standard Chartered Spree Credit Card to make your purchase to enjoy 3% cashback on all online spend in foreign currency and all vPost spend. New cardmembers can redeem a free pair Jabra Elite Active 75T waterproof earbuds from now till 31 July 2020.
The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is a little different this year. For the first time in its 26-year history, GSS is cancelled for 2020. Usually held between June and August, it’s taking a break thanks to the pandemic. Let’s hope the economy picks up in 2021 in time for GSS to occur.
But fashionistas, not to worry. Online fashion stores are still having their sales! Some of them are offering up to 70% discounts and we will show you the way if you’re willing to spend. Ready to use that credit card? Here’s a list of online stores with mid-season sales.
#1: POMELO
Pomelo is having their end of season sale with items up to 70% off. They are also putting the cherry on top with sweet deals like extra discounts. Use ‘EOSS25SG’ for 25% off, available with a minimum spend of 120 SGD. Applicable sitewide.
We like how it’s so easy to navigate the sale section. You can sort the sale items based on the percentage of discount! There are also extra filters to find the right categories, brand, size, and more. We went straight to the 70% section and stumbled upon this Plaid Tie Waist Jumpsuit (16.20 SGD) available in beige and blue. The one-piece makes a great outfit for the next back-to-the-office trip you’re going to take.
Image Credits: Pomelo
#2: ARKET
The brand which is under the H&M Group is having a 50% sale on its summer collection. There are three fashion categories for you to shop from: women, men, and children.
Ladies who are heading back to the gym or your workout classes, how about a new pair of nylon running tights (30 USD) at 57% off? Complete your look with a pair of Adidas falcon trainers (65 USD). For the gentlemen, we’ve not forgotten about you. We were eyeing these lightweight cotton trousers (35 USD) made from organic cotton. The breathable material makes it a perfect choice for Singapore’s weather.
Image Credits: Arket
#3: PANDORA
We’re ending our list of online fashion stores with Pandora because accessories are equally important. Pandora is offering up to 50% off its items with an additional 20% off if you purchase at least three sale items or more. Buy yourself a gift or share this with your significant other as a hint!
