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Back to the future: Digicams, vinyl records and photo booths hold retro appeal for Gen Z

A digicam photo by photographer Sofia Lee exudes a retro vibe.

‘Hi Mum, no dinner for me tonight, I’ll be skydiving in Bangkok’: Gen Z and millennials

(Clockwise from top left) Basanth Sadasivan, 27; Ms Sharlyn Seet, 22; Ms Nicolette Wee, 23; Mr Dion Ong, 27; and Mr Ng Yi Yang, 28 on their travels.

My perfect weekend with vintage luxury curator Pang Yi Xian

Shenzhen: More than just a Taobao shopping cart come to life

There is a certain inspiration to be found in a city that has made its mark on the international stage through its enterprising attitude.

My perfect weekend with Los Angeles beauty queen Khailing Ho

For model and TikTok creator Khailing Ho, dance and music are ways in which she practises mindfulness.

Coming of age amid Covid-19: Nightlife revival by Gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs

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‘Taylor Swift is my mother’: How parasocial mania has overtaken pop culture

Local Swifties attend a Taylor Swift-themed event on June 11.

Encounter the Upside Down at Stranger Things immersive experience at Bugis+

Mighty Jaxx is presenting an immersive experience Stranger Things - The Encounter: Singapore in partnership with Netflix. The Encounter invites participants to visit locations featured in the Netflix TV series. Life features five highlights from The Encounter and speaks to the creators behind the event.

Orchestra of the Music Makers resumes ambitious Ring cycle staging with Das Rheingold

Fashioned by Gen Z: Young entrepreneurs who make and sell streetwear

These Gen Z home-grown businesses have expanded exponentially online, winning fans here and abroad.

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