10 locations in Malaysia for the Wes Anderson TikTok trend
The whimsical world of Wes Anderson has inspired TikTokers to create their own videos influenced by his aesthetic and post them online. With their symmetrical compositions, vibrant colour palettes, and nostalgic aesthetics, these videos have gone viral.
Malaysians have also been fervently contributing to the trend. Which leads us to wonder what are some of the best locations in Malaysia to make these videos. For intel, we ask acclaimed Malaysian photographer Heartpatrick to recommend 10 enchanting locations across Malaysia where you can bring your Wes Anderson-influenced vision to life.
Also in this week's newsletter:
- 8 must-visit thrift stores
- Malaysian filmmaker Jared Lee at Cannes Film Festival
- The best roti canai in Malaysia
- Mothers opening up about parenting in their early 20s
Cheers,
Brian Cheong
Digital Editor
STYLE
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Jared Lee (Photo: Daniel Adams)
Grim Film founder Jared Lee is heading to 2023 Cannes Film Festival where his short film Horologist has been selected for the Cannes Short Film Corner. In this exclusive, he talks about his journey from a YouTube content creator to a bona fide filmmaker.
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Farisya Syamin and her two kids (Photo: Courtesy of Farisya Syamin)
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DINING
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Roti canai (Photo: iStock)
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AROUND ASIA
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SINGAPORE | The co-founder of Yoga Movement Alicia Pan has her eyes on pilates after building a yoga studio empire in Singapore.
PHILIPPINES | Vestido co-owner Maica Tady shares her insights on women, fashion sustainability, and her dreams of expanding the business.
