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[Hypebeast] October 05, 2023 Weekly Digest 🤝 Faye Webster and Kyle Ng Are “Literally Just Homies” TLDR: Hypebeast sat down with the ethereal songstress and the worldbuilder behind Brain Dead to learn more about the duo’s collaboration on Webster’s recent music videos for “But Not Kiss” and “Lifetime.” Why It Matters: While Kyle Ng was always drawn to Faye Webster’s music, the creative collaboration officially began in 2021 when Ng hit up Webster to make an appearance on Brain Dead Radio as part of NTS Radio’s at-home concert series. Webster traveled to LA later that year, the two met in person, and the rest was history. “People are a lot of the times boring, and when I met Faye I loved her approach and I really resonated with her,” Ng gushes. “I was just like ‘that’s my homie.” Webster echoes the same sentiment, verbatim. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗣️ Andu Masebo Designs Objects That Tell the Stories of Others TLDR: During this year’s London Design Festival, a gallery inside the Victoria & Albert Museum played host to a furniture collection made entirely from an old Alfa Romeo. Titled “Part Exchange”, the project was initiated by London-based designer Andu Masebo. But he wants you to know that it wasn’t just him involved. Why It Matters: Somehow miraculously, Masebo had managed to track down a scrap-destined Alfa Romeo – a make he selected for its romantic yet unreliable connotations – that came complete with receipts for every repair and MOT. With the paper trail, he was able to track down every past owner of the vehicle, and with that, the idea for the project was born. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🔮 Shepard Fairey Explores Poignant Themes and Choices in “The Future Is Unwritten” TLDR: Earlier this month, Shepard Fairey, renowned street artist and founder of OBEY, unveiled his very first solo exhibition in Southeast Asia at the Opera Gallery. Entitled “The Future is Unwritten,” the showcase highlights a fresh series, incorporating mixed-media paintings on canvas, original illustrations, and among other elements. Why It Matters: Through the seamless fusion of various techniques and recurring themes, Shepard demonstrates his distinctive artistic approach, delivering a powerful visual message to the audience. In addition to his indoor exhibition, the artist has also created his first mural in the region. This striking artwork graces the Tanjong Pagar Conservation Area in the city, a district steeped in history and culture, where the echoes of the past seamlessly blend with the rhythms of the present. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👟 New Balance Debuts Its "Protection Pack" Series Featuring Four New Monochromatic Colorways TLDR: Entering the lifestyle category in 2010, New Balance’s 2002R was introduced as a continuation of the hugely popular “Protection Pack” concept. In 2020, an updated version of the sneaker was redistributed as a Made in Asia model, becoming one of New Balance’s most coveted silhouettes. Why It Matters: The brand now debuts four highly anticipated colorways of the revered 2002R model, a modern, utility-centric revival of the cult-classic lifestyle shoe. The 2002R shoe draws inspiration from the MR2002, offering traits of the running style prevalent in the early 2000s. It pays homage to this era through its contemporary design and modified mule silhouette. First looks at the new collection unveil a mix of earthy tones with a utilitarian twist. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧵 Gushers' Black Voices Create Panel Discussion at HBX New York Spotlighted Gen Z’s Rising Small Brands A panel discussion, titled “Fashioning Change,” held at HBX New York on September 14, spotlighted Gushers’ Black Voices Create platform and this year’s featured designers Sainabou Lowe of SAIbysai, Dale Horton of Expired Citizens and Camryn McClain of RENÉE. Each of them created two fashion pieces demonstrating their unique design language. [Learn More]( Sponsored Content --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast facebook]( instagram]( twitter]( youtube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong