The Five at Five: RIMON

25 Aug 2022

From hidden-gems to places to people-watch, from bookshops to beauty spots – here is some inspiration, celebrating the independents in our local neighbourhoods around the world.

This week’s selection has been curated by RIMON, the Eritrea-born music artist raised in Amsterdam. After debuting with a bang in 2018 with ‘Grace’, RIMON quickly made a name for herself as a promising voice in the world of RnB.

RIMON

After dropping out of school at the age of 17 to travel and create music with composer Samuel Kareem, RIMON and collective ALLE$ Lifestyle started releasing her music independently. Performing throughout Europe and Asia, she started gaining traction, and was covered by i-D, Pitchfork, Vogue, and Complex – as well as amassing millions of views on her debut COLORS session. Her second track with the musical platform, ‘Dust’, was released this week.

RIMON

FOR FOOD

“I’m obsessed with Betsubara; their tantanmen ramen and especially their ramen eggs. It’s so flavorful and the dish is spicy – I love a good spicy dish.”

RIMON

FOR PEOPLE-WATCHING

“You see people from all walks of life, from all over the world. I travel alone a lot, so that’s my moment for observing people.”

RIMON

FOR BOOKS

“The Tate Modern – I love art books, and everything that has to do with art. The history, the process, the artists and context. They have a very cool selection and also sell these books tackling social themes etc. Sometimes I spend more time in their book store than the actual museum.”

RIMON

FOR WELLNESS

Soho House Cowshed Spa, for sure. Their massages are so relaxing and I love the tranquillity there – some of their spas even have a pool and sauna. I don’t go as often as I should but when I do, I feel so rejuvenated.”

RIMON

FOR SHOPPING

“I’ve only been to Seoul once, but the amount of stores I saw that sold clothes I felt really represented my style was crazy.

“They have a good sense of style over there, and are a bit more progressive and less ‘dull,’ too.”