Roger Vivier launches book and exhibition
May 22, 2013 | Posted in The Vine Tagged Accessories, Book, Bruno Frisoni, Catherine Deneuve, China, France, Hong Kong, Ines de la Fressange, Rizzoli, Roger Vivier, Shoes Leave a comment »
Vivier pumps with comma heel from the spring/summer 2005 collection. Photo by Philippe Jarrigeon
While we all love our Rupert Sanderson and Sergio Rossi shoes, none of them boast the heritage that Roger Vivier does. Vivier, whose designs were referred to as the Faberge of Footwear, was credi[......]
Out of Africa: Slink Jewellery
May 20, 2013 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged Accessories, Diamonds, Fashion, Hong Kong, Jewellery, Kiran Bharwani, Lakshmi Gulab, Slink, Style Leave a comment »
Highlights from Slink Jewellery’s Revival collection include the Falcon necklace (right)
The older I get the more I find myself investing in beautiful jewellery that I can wear forever. Don’t get me wrong, I love chunky costume pieces (especially vintage and bold necklaces) but there’s somet[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week…
May 19, 2013 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Alexander Wang, Fashion, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
HOT
Cutouts
Summer’s frocks are all about cut outs in strategic places from the waist to under the breastbone. Our top pick? Alexander Wang.
Broderie anglais
Everywhere from Chloe’s pretty skirts to Pomellato’s latest jewellery collection.
Double slit skirts
Cause one is not enough![......]
Timeless Icon: Tod’s pays homage to Princess Diana’s Style
May 15, 2013 | Posted in The Vine Tagged Books, China, D Bag, D.D bag, Fashion, Handbags, Hong Kong, Kate Middleton, Princess Diana, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Timeless Icon, Tod's Leave a comment »
I know everyone is always gushing over Kate Middleton’s style, but I think Princess Diana was far more daring and interesting. It seems that I am not the only one who thinks so, as the Princess is the subject of a new book called Timeless Icon, which is being sponsored by Italian brand Tods.[......]
Anya Hindmarch Bespoke arrives in Hong Kong
May 14, 2013 | Posted in D'Luxe Tagged Accessories, Anya Hindmarch, bespoke, China, Customisation, Fashion, Hong Kong, London, Personalisation, Spring/Summer 2013 Leave a comment »
The Anya Hindmarch bespoke store in London
I first met designer Anya Hindmarch 10 years ago and have been a fan of her bags ever since. While most handbag brands unabashedly use the word “luxury” to describe their offerings, Anya’s products have, since the beginning, always embodied the true[......]
Introducing Ffixxed and Plotz: Hong Kong nominees for the International Woolmark Prize
May 13, 2013 | Posted in The Vine Tagged Asia, China, Ffixxed, Fiona Lau, Hong Kong, International Woolmark Prize, Kain Picken, Plotz, Singchin Lo, Woolmark Leave a comment »
Plotz autumn/winter 2013 collection
While every country or local fashion organization honours their own fashion talent, there aren’t many international fashion awards that recognises designers on an international scale. For that reason, I have to give props to the International Woolmark Prize[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week
May 10, 2013 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Elizabeth & James, Fashion, Kim Kardashian, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
Over The Moon: Brigetta Jewellery
May 8, 2013 | Posted in D'Luxe Tagged Bridget King, Brigetta Jewellery, China, Diamonds, Fashion, Hong Kong, Semi-precious stones, Style 1 Comment »
Chrysoprase and grey moonstone earrings surrounded by diamonds on black gold
I first met Bridget King of Brigetta Jewellery in 2004 and since then have watched her develop into an incredibly talented designer. I was initially drawn to her bold costume jewellery, but more recently have become a f[......]
Fashion at the Met Ball 2013: From Couture to Chaos
May 7, 2013 | Posted in The Vine Tagged Anna Wintour, Anne Hathaway, Ashley Olsen, Best Dressed, Beyonce, Cameron Diaz, Chloe Sevigny, Fashion, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Bosworth, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Stewart, Madonna, Met Ball 2013, Miley Cyrus, Punk, Rooney Mara, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sofia Coppola, Style, Worst Dressed Leave a comment »
Modern punks (from left to right): Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Bosworth, Miley Cyrus and Anne Hathaway
When I first heard that this year’s Met Ball theme was punk I knew we’d be in trouble (how many safety pins, harnesses and Mohawks can the fashion gliterrati pull off?) I was expecting some e[......]
Brand to Know: Altewai Saome
May 6, 2013 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged Altewai Saome, Brand to Know, China, Fashion, Hong Kong, Lee Gardens 2, Scandinavian design, Stockholm, Style, Sweden, Vein Leave a comment »
Altewai Saome spring/summer 2013 collection
Everyone knows that Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise but recently I’ve found that shopping here has become so predictable and boring. Because of that I am always on the lookout for cool boutiques that sell under-the-radar brands you can’t find else[......]
