We celebrate all things Asian this month, so what better way to start the year right than put English-Sri Lankan rapper, M.I.A. on our cover? As contemporary as her fashion and music choices are, the riveting beauty with those hard-hitting lyrics in “Paper Planes” still stays true to her roots. We also pay tribute to Jap fashion and K-beauty, rein in the year of the horse with cny-inspired pieces and our customised stack of H&M Spring 2014 cards. Local acts .gif and fauxe also make an appearance, along with overseas bands like Unknown Mortal Orchestra who’re making their way here for Laneway. Oh, and starting from this issue, there’s a bound copy of NYLON Guys inside every edition of our magazine – tear and share!
