MO & Co: Pioneering Contemporary Fashion in China
July 23, 2014 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged China, Contemporary, Edition 10, Fashion, Freja Beha Erichsen, Guangzhou, Jenny Kam, Lab Concept, Lane Crawford, Liu Wen, Mo & Co, Retail, Style Leave a comment »
Edition 10, autumn/winter 2014
For years the contemporary fashion scene has been dominated by American brands like Diane Von Furstenberg and Theory, although the French have also jumped on the bandwagon with labels like Carven.
In Asia, specifically China, where luxury sales are slowing do[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week…
July 20, 2014 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Altuzarra, Fashion, Gisele Bundchen, Spring/Summer 2014, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
HOT
Peasant blouses
Who else is obsessed with Altuzarra’s resort collection?
Culottes
Comfortable and chic, exactly what we are looking for in a summer pant.
The denim jacket
Making a comeback but with luxe details such as frayed edges and dark washes.
The one piece
So much chicer[......]
Bag This: Kara Handbags
July 15, 2014 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged Accessories, Autumn/Winter 2014, Backpacks, Bags, Fashion, Hong Kong, Kara, New York, Shopping, Style, Trends Leave a comment »
Backpacks from Kara Autumn/Winter 2014
Thanks to designers like Alexander Wang and Chanel, the most wanted bag for spring/summer 2014 is the backpack. But before you start toting around your old JanSport, bear in mind that it’s all about luxe styles made from high quality fabrics like leath[......]
Shopping Update: Tod’s and TopShop Open Men’s Only Boutiques
July 14, 2014 | Posted in D'Men Tagged Boutiques, China, Hong Kong, Men's, Men's wear, Retail, Shopping, Tod's, TopMan, TopShop Leave a comment »
J.P Tod’s Sartorial room at the new Tod’s men’s boutique in Hong Kong
Who says women have everything? In the past few weeks, several men’s wear dedicated brands or stores have opened up in Hong Kong. First up is Tod’s first ever men’s wear boutique located at the Landmark in Central. Measurin[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week…
July 13, 2014 | Posted in D'Style Tagged China, Chloe, Fashion, Hong Kong, Spring/Summer 2014, Stella McCartney, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
HOT
A white jacket
Great for all hours and lightens up any outfit.
Silk sweatpants
Casual yet luxe – what could be better?
Halter tops
It’s all about showing off your toned arms and tanned back this summer.
Lace-up heels
The shoes to own this summer. We love Aquazurras.
NOT
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The Ultimate Shirt Dress: Alex Black
July 10, 2014 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged Alex Black, China, Fashion, Hong Kong, Shirt Dress, Style, Summer, Tailoring, Trends Leave a comment »
From left to right: The Josephine, Kate and Eloise
In this heat it’s hard to look chic and stay cool, which is why shirtdresses are my ultimate style solution for the summer. They were also a big trend on the spring/summer catwalks with plenty of covetable styles from brands like Tod’s, Celi[......]
Trend Alert: Mandals
July 9, 2014 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Celine, Fashion, Flats, Givenchy, Mandals, Marc Jacobs, Prada, sandals, Shoes, Spring/Summer 2014, Style, Trend Leave a comment »
Mandals at Marc Jacobs (left) and Prada (right)
There are some fashion trends that I blatantly ignore while others eventually win me over because I keep seeing them everywhere (persistence evidently pays off). It’s a case of the latter for mandals, which have been haunting me since Phoebe Phi[......]
Jeweller to Know: Dinh Van
July 7, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized Tagged China, Diamonds, Dinh Van, France, Hong Kong, Jean Dinh Van, Jeweller to Know, Jewellery, Luxury, Paris Leave a comment »
Seventies white gold cuff (left) and bracelet (right)
Designer jewellery is a hard sell in a competitive market like Hong Kong especially when a brand is not one of the big guns ie Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels. However there are a group of independent jewellers, especially from Paris, th[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week…
July 4, 2014 | Posted in D'Style Tagged China, Fashion, Hong Kong, Spring/Summer 2014, Stella McCartney, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not this week Leave a comment »
HOT
Barely-there slip dresses
Super sexy and perfect for the sweltering heat.
Dots
A fun alternative to summer’s stripes – see Burberry.
Fluted skirts
We love Celine’s. If you are about taking risks, try J.W Anderson’s.
Pleated backs
A cool design detail that makes this tricky tre[......]
George Blue: Flip Flops Go Luxe
June 19, 2014 | Posted in D'Luxe Tagged Craftsmanship, Exotic skins, Fashion, Flip Flops, George Blue, Hong Kong, Italy, Leather, Luxury, Shoes, Singapore, Style Leave a comment »
Iguana Blue (left) and Burnt Orange Croco (right)
Since we are still on the topic of holiday essentials, I have been on the lookout for flip flops that are stylish and comfortable. While I do love my Havaianas (they are cheap and so lightweight) they don’t exactly blend in on stylish streets[......]
