Vibbe.arts

If you fancy yourself a bit of a Japanophile, you can check out Vibbe.arts’ line of geometric art styled t-shirts and totes that blend sharp graphics and typography with cultural references from Brunei. Their much loved ‘Katoku Raisu’ shirt is especially popular with consumers, with both iterations of the design selling out completely within weeks of release. The brand is focused on “the storytelling manifesto within the Brunei scene” and creator Pes says that watching anime as a kid has heavily influenced Vibbe.arts style. Pes say that he started thrifting at Bandarku Ceria in 2017, “slowly dipping my toes into different kinds of fashion” and drawing influences from his favorite music genres, hip-hop and R’n’B. Pes has committed to try and release a full Vibbe line of only monochromatic and intricate designs for 2023, as a way to challenge his visual creativity and designs.

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IG: @vibbe.arts

Miyabi

Japan native Miho started the Miyabi streetwear brand with her husband as a way to fulfil one of her biggest passions – bringing the Japanese aesthetic to Brunei. “I’ve always loved elegant and refined stuff that is also streetwear. (We) always wanted to make a brand that is uniquely a fusion of Japan and Brunei.” The term ‘Miyabi’ is defined as a traditional aesthetic ideal referring to elegance or courtliness, opposite to school of thought and Miho works with a trusted designer from home to bring her sketches and calligraphy to life. She hopes to be able to share the joy in her designs that are based on her culture’s traditions and festivals drawn in a modern