Heart & Sole: Portovelo Shoes
May 2, 2013 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged China, Fashion, Hong Kong, Lavina Tien, Portovelo, Shoes, Social Enterprise, Style, TOMS Leave a comment »
I am all about fashion with a cause which is why I couldn’t resist sharing my latest find – Portovelo shoes. While fashion brands giving back to charity isn’t exactly a new concept (hello Toms!) I was excited when I learnt that Portovelo was actually the brainchild of born and bred Hong Konger L[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week…
April 26, 2013 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Chloe, Fall/Winter 2013, Fashion, John Galliano, Junya Watanabe, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
HOT
Punk
With the MET ball and exhibition around the corner, punk is back!
Clare Vivier handbags
She’s collaborating with Gwyneth on a line of customisable Canvas bags – love!
Low-heeled shoes
No longer frumpy thanks to brands like Nicholas Kirkwood and Louis Vuitton.
EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Chloe Designer, Clare Waight Keller
April 24, 2013 | Posted in Features Tagged China, Chloe, Clare Waight Keller, Designer, Exclusive, Fashion, Hong Kong, Interview, Paris, Style Leave a comment »
Clare Waight Keller
The fashion world seems to be dominated by male designers so its both refreshing and exciting when you meet a woman who creates clothes that we not only love to look at but also want to wear. Chloe’s creative director Clare Waight Keller is one of those designers.
She w[......]
A Guide to Buying Vintage Hermes and Chanel Accessories
April 22, 2013 | Posted in The Vine Tagged Accessories, Blitz, Buying Tips, Chanel, Guide, Handbags, Hermes, Jewellery, Lane Crawford, Maia, Vintage, What Goes Around Comes Around 1 Comment »
Green crocodile Chanel bag (left) and rare Chanel bag belt (right) from the 1980s
What woman doesn’t love vintage accessories? There’s something thrilling about owning a piece of fashion history that has been handed down over generations. I remember my first vintage handbag vividly – it was a[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week
April 19, 2013 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Bottega Veneta, Fashion, Gucci, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
HOT
Gucci’s honeycombe top
Who else is lusting after this?
Gold and beige sandals
Gold accents take this summer staple to new heights.
Pastel jeans
Replacing the bold and bright shades of last summer.
Black and white
A tried and tested classic – and this season’s hottest colour co[......]
Swimming in Fashion: Danward Resortwear
April 17, 2013 | Posted in D'Men Tagged Dan Ward, Danward, Men's Fashion, Men's wear, Resort wear, Style Leave a comment »
Resort wear is a hot topic in men’s wear. While Orlebar Brown is a name that most men know thanks to his must-have shorts, the brand that fashion insiders are taking about now is Danward.
Although it only officially launched this season, Danward is already creating buzz thanks to its modern y[......]
Heavy Metal: Saint Laurent Jewellery
April 16, 2013 | Posted in D'Luxe Tagged Accessories, Fashion, Hedi Slimane, Jewellery, Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent Paris, Style Leave a comment »
A selection of Saint Laurent necklaces including the Opium (far left) and Tassel (middle)
The OK, so we all know that the jury is still out on Hedi Slimane’s ready-to-wear collections for Saint Laurent Paris but one thing that the man is doing right are the accessories. I was an immediate fan[......]
What’s Hot and What’s Not this week
April 12, 2013 | Posted in D'Style Tagged Balenciaga, Fashion, Proenza Schouler, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Trends, What's Hot and What's Not Leave a comment »
HOT
Pastels, v.2013
Wear them with flashes of neon or fabrics like snakeskin for a modern look.
Katie Grand x Hogan collection
We are loving her adorable heart decorated loafers and bags for Hogan. And they’ll still be on trend next season!
Peplum jackets
Yes there’s no running away f[......]
Move Over Converse: Superga is Back!
April 11, 2013 | Posted in The Vine Tagged Accessories, China, Fashion, Hong Kong, Italy, Shoes, Sneakers, Store opening, Superga, trainers Leave a comment »
Those of you who read this blog often will know that I am not a trainers girl. While everyone is still going gaga over Isabel Marant’s high tops, I can’t think of anything worse. So far the only trainer I can get away with are leather versions.
That was until I rediscovered Superga. I say red[......]
Trend Alert: Plastic Fantastic
April 10, 2013 | Posted in D'Lust Tagged Accessories, Clear, Fashion, Lucite, Plastic, Spring/Summer 2013, Style, Trends Leave a comment »
Top picks including (from top left, clockwise): Sophia Webster flats, Klear Klutch, Kotur Aqua Globe clutch, Michael Kors necklace and Valentino Rockstud shoes
Cheap is finally chic this season as designers have gone crazy over plastic accessories. Admittedly the trend isn’t new – Karl Lagerf[......]
