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In with the new cool: Old shopping mall gets new lease of life with vintage and thrift shops

ST20260120_202688800386: Gin Tay/ mcvintage/ Megan Ching SE/
Facade of Golden Landmark Shopping Complex photographed on Jan 20, 2026.
ST20260120_202688800386: Gin Tay/ mcvintage/ Megan Ching SE/
Facade of Golden Landmark Shopping Complex photographed on Jan 20, 2026.

Check out wallet-friendly thrift shops, vintage stores with curated selections

People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.
People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.

Singapore butoh dancer uses traditional art form to warn about the dangers of technology

dlcomma - In Morningstar, Elden Zachery plays a techno-cult leader to highlight his worries about people’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI).
Credit: RE:Evente
dlcomma - In Morningstar, Elden Zachery plays a techno-cult leader to highlight his worries about people’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI).
Credit: RE:Evente

Childhood dream in motion: 17-year-old student to perform for first time in Chingay 2026

ST20260126_202625200894 Azmi Athni ayychingay//

Singapore polytechnic student Sarah Marsh, 17, during Chingay rehearsals on Jan 26, 2026. She will be performing with the Eurasian Association in Chingay 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20260126_202625200894 Azmi Athni ayychingay//

Singapore polytechnic student Sarah Marsh, 17, during Chingay rehearsals on Jan 26, 2026. She will be performing with the Eurasian Association in Chingay 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Xiao Ming, many students’ favourite Chinese composition character, comes to life in award-winning film

Victoria Junior College student Canden Chen won the Most Promising Award (Student Category) at the Singapore Youth Film Festival for his short film: The Story of Xiao Ming.
Victoria Junior College student Canden Chen won the Most Promising Award (Student Category) at the Singapore Youth Film Festival for his short film: The Story of Xiao Ming.

What to know about Temasek Polytechnic’s Diploma in Fashion Management & Design

The Temasek Polytechnic Open House Fashion Show 2026 on Jan 9, which featured the works of over 13 graduates from the Diploma in Fashion Management & Design.
The Temasek Polytechnic Open House Fashion Show 2026 on Jan 9, which featured the works of over 13 graduates from the Diploma in Fashion Management & Design.

Trends and tips to spice up your wardrobe for 2026

The recent Adidas New Chinese Style Track Top, more commonly known as the Adidas China jacket, which has traditional pan kou, or frog closures on the front.
The recent Adidas New Chinese Style Track Top, more commonly known as the Adidas China jacket, which has traditional pan kou, or frog closures on the front.

Concert outfit picks for 2026

Here is a handy guide on how you can come up with outfits for upcoming concerts.
Here is a handy guide on how you can come up with outfits for upcoming concerts.

Playing mahjong to build intergenerational ties

dlmahjong - ST20251221_202596800324. Liu Ying. Seniors and youth volunteers play Mahjong at Mahjong Together sessions held on Dec 21, 2025 at Toa Payoh West Community Club.
ST PHOTO: LIU YING
dlmahjong - ST20251221_202596800324. Liu Ying. Seniors and youth volunteers play Mahjong at Mahjong Together sessions held on Dec 21, 2025 at Toa Payoh West Community Club.
ST PHOTO: LIU YING

Plenty of freebies up for grabs at 2026 poly open houses

The polytechnic open houses will be taking place on Jan 8 to Jan 10. Lots of open house merchandise will be up for grabs at the different open houses.
The polytechnic open houses will be taking place on Jan 8 to Jan 10. Lots of open house merchandise will be up for grabs at the different open houses.

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