Archive for March, 2008

SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

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SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

Shanghai’s rising fashion designer, Qiu Hao, debut his ‘Something Growing’ collection at this year’s SFF yesterday. His fresh collection has been highlighted by Vogue (China), Harper’s Bazaar (China), Fast Company (USA) and our local newspaper, The Straits Times. Looking sleek in black, Qiu Hao honed his crafty skills at the famed London’s Central St Martins and eventually opened his boutique with his partner in Shanghai. His designs speaks of individuality, “subtlely Chinese” and “quiet” - hence, his understatement may just be his strength as a fabulous designer.

SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

Black Beginnings
The sheer leggings is Qiu Hao’s signature look for this collection. Black has never been sexier in Spring. What’s interesting about ‘Something Growing‘ is the metamorphosis of his designs from the first to the final look.

SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

Signature Knots
Something’s growing, already… Qiu Hao’s signature knot designs are articulated in certain key pieces that I absolutely heart. His colour palettes work fantastically for his designs as they are well-refined for the modern day Asian women.

SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

Metallic, I Like
No, it’s not a flashback of the 80s. We all know that silver and gold made a comeback about a year ago, but Qiu Hao’s selected muted silver and gold fabric rocks my world. The mini-skirts are so chic, and foxy. Now that’s what I call ‘Fashion Forward‘.

SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

Pretty Breezy
The clothes get longer, and breezier. His clothes are incredibly fluid-like and romantic. You know what else I like? The HAIR! The Chinese-inspired super high pony tail - so kungfu!

SFF08: Qiu Hao ‘Something Growing’

Femme Finale
It gets ultra-fierce as the final look ends off with a bang. My favourite look is the muted gold knots over black (middle) and that’s going into my ‘Look Book’. Qiu Hao is now one of my favourite designers, and I’m sure we’ll see more from him.

(Photos: Benjamin Seetor)

SFF08: Ashley Isham

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SFF 08: Ashley Isham

Black & White Affair
Ashley Isham has done it again. His show started off in mono, black and white numbers. His impeccable tailored dresses may be subtle but very classy.

SFF 08: Ashley Isham

Silver Magic
Talk about fashion forward. These silver, beautifully draped dresses are futuristic and sassy. The silky cloth reflects light perfectly on the models’ body, something unique for the spring look.

SFF 08: Ashley Isham

Colours Explosion
And then, there were c-o-l-o-u-r-s! The runway suddenly comes to life with royal purple, turqoise and bright orange… simply magnificent. Isham might as well be the next draping king as these evening gowns scream for red carpet attention.

SFF 08: Ashley Isham

Fash-E’s Favourite ‘Ashley Isham’
Bright orange is this spring/summer hot colour. I particularly heart this chiffon layered-ruffles paired with reptile print cropped jacket. This is such a party dress, talk about taming of the wild ‘animal’ in you.
(Photos: Benjamin Seetor)

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring ‘08

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Oh yes. The wait is over. The Singapore Fashion Festival 2008 kicked start yesterday night with Matthew Williamson’s Spring 2008 ready-to-wear collection. Unfortunately, Fash-E wasn’t there to report you with first-hand photos and scoops or rub shoulders with the who’s who in Singapore’s fashion industry. No worries, we got these photos fresh off AsiaOne.com and we’re totally crediting their hardwork (Lucky for some!). Here we go:

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring 2008 Ready To Wear

Bohemian MagicErin Conner, face of this year’s SFF strutted down the runway in a relaxed gipsy-like dress. They don’t call Matthew Williamson, “The King of Boho” for nothing. I absolutely dig the idea of tie-dyed scarve tied around the neck for the spring look. Definitely something that you can D-I-Y and make it work for the everyday look.

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring 2008 Ready To Wear

Ruffles. Ethnic Prints. Combat Shorts.Women’s Wear Daily said that his collection is inspired by “an English rose who’s decided to ramble around the world”. I couldn’t have describe it better. I love the ruffles, Indonesian batik prints and chiffon combat-shorts. And, the laced-up heels! Yum. Doesn’t Emma Pei looks ultra-sexy?

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring 2008 Ready To Wear

Electic ClashWho would have thought bright pink and brown gold undertone skirt clashes so well? How about stripes and tie-dyed colours? The chiffon top just speaks of spring, and it’s no wonder A-list stars such as Madonna, Keira Knightly, Sienna Miller and Gwyneth Paltrow are fans.

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring 2008 Ready To Wear

Black is BohemianBlack is Spring’s hottest colour, or so he says. The black maxi-long is ruffle-lovely! If you can notice, the waist of the maxi has African beading to add a lil’ eccentricity to it.

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring 2008 Ready To Wear

Flirty. Sexy. I heart all his cute flirty dresses! The colours, embroidery, global prints and the revival of cheesecloth are a celebration of feminity and timelessness.

SFF08: Matthew Williamson Spring 2008 Ready To Wear

Mysterious Airy FairyFinally. The urban-hippie look doesn’t end. I can’t make out the mysterious prints of feathers, or animal spots or floral. The airy fairy ruffles are exotically gorgeous. You know you want more, because I do.

(Photos: Benjamin Seetor)

Louis Vuitton New Branch Opening @ Hong Kong

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Hi guys, am back from Hong Kong. I was there for a shoot. Didn’t get to take much photos except when I went to this Louis Vuitton opening party which is supposedly the biggest and the most-anticipated party of the year (the newly-opened branch is the biggest in the world, outside of paris). Anyway, it was really grand, posh and exclusive, with loads of big stars attending. The one i saw and really like is Zhang Ziyi. Pretty. Here’re some photos.

This is the huge tent they built for the party.

The red carpet…

My first red carpet!!

Pretty monogram.

Performance by Kanye West.

Cheers… can u see that I’m drinking orange juice?

They serve really nice finger food.

All the waiters and waitresses have this badge on.

Changi Airport T3’s First Runway Fashion Show

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Changi Airport T3’s First Runway Fashion Show

Last night, FEMALE and NUYOU of SPH Magazines Pte Ltd (SPH Magazines) made history by organizing its “Catwalk Collections Spring-Summer 2008 at Singapore Changi Airport’s newly opened, Terminal 3, making it a first for the show to be held there”. “FEMALE/NUYOU Catwalk Collections also brings together the ‘Who’s Who’ and the best dressed of the fashion industry, stylish socialites and VIPs from distinguished sponsors.“

Female-Nuyou Fashion Show

“This is an exclusive peek into the Fashion Weeks of New York, Milan and Paris. Our aim is to raise Singapore’s style quotient and do our part to make it the fashion hub of Asia. We hope that Singaporeans will become more stylish by increasing their fashion awareness and their confidence in being innovative in their dressing. We are very excited about this year’s catwalk collection. We will “jetset” you to New York, Milan & Paris to preview six global labels’ Spring/Summer collections,“ says Grace Lee, Editor-in-Chief, Nuyou.

Female-Nuyou Fashion Show

Guests will preview the latest Spring-Summer 2008 collections from labels such as Blumarine, Christian Lacroix, Diane Von Furstenburg, Moschino Cheap & Chic, R.E.D Valentino, and Vivienne Tam. At the show, world-class models will also strut down the runway sporting the latest hair and makeup trends by Sebastian Professionals and Apothecary & Co respectively.
Text: SPH Magazine

Photos: HarryNKL 

Quixotic Inc: Vintage Finds & Imported Fun

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It has been a busy Easter weekend. I’ve been working on my iPod consumer behaviour project and also ‘holiday’ shopping at travel fairs. Travelling is my way of escaping urban depression and discovering trends on the opposite side of the world. On a lighter note, I’ve something fun to look forward to, no?

Quixotic Inc. is Singapore’s online retail shop that brings together a collection of “one-off lovely pieces, and wonderful trinkets from all over the world to Singapore”. They also import oversea brands such as one of my fave, Fredflare, Indie Art Collective, 31 Corn Lane and Loungefly - so you don’t have to wait forever for your goodies to arrive!

Fredflare Risky Business Sunglasses

Fredflare Risky Business Sunglasses
As seen on Drew Barrymore and Kirsten Dunst, this is Fredflare’s best selling sunnies and now available in Singapore! This Halloween - you can relive the 80s, put on your best white long-sleeve shirt and prance around in your undies. I’m kidding, really - you don’t wanna end up on the cover of Newpaper!

Loungefly Heart Skull Luggage Tag

Loungefly Heart Skull Luggage Tag
How about a uber-cute Heart Skulltag by Loungefly? Here’s a travel tip: Make sure your luggage bag stands out from the rest. Its a time-saving technique so you can spot your bag coming without flipping through all luggage tags or squinting your eye at every black bag on the conveyor belt.

31 Corn Lane: We Love Horses Charm Necklace & Earring

We Love Horses Charm Necklace & Earring
Who doesn’t love horses? I never rode a horse in my life but I sure want to wear one! 31 Corn Lane make the cutest bags and accessories that you’ll definitely dig. This collection is such a charm.

(Photos: Quixotic Inc.)

Cave by Sakura Adachi

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Sakura Adachi: Cave

In urban life, there seems to be a common understanding that people tend to consciously or subconsciously become wary of strangers surrounding them. They are always balancing a certain level of privacy with others. A bookcase CAVE provides a private reading space within its form. As a seat height is just above the floor, CAVE gives a feeling of hiding from others standing around it. Books can be stored on both sides. Therefore, CAVE can also functions as a partition of a room.

Sakura Adachi: Cave Pets

Being inspired by CAVE, CAVE_pet’s is a bookcase with an intervention of domestic pet’s (dogs and cats) house. Since animals have difensive behaviour by nature, they tend to stay in corner of a room, hidden space and etc. CAVE_pet’s can provide such a private space to your dog or cat. CAVE_pet’s has bookshelves on one side, and can be placed against a wall. It is more slim and conpact solution than CAVE. Therefore, it can be installed also in a small room.

(Photo & Text: Sakura Adachi)

Singapore Fashion Festival 2008 (28 Mar - 6 Apr)

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Singapore Fashion Festival 07

Singapore Fashion Festival 2007

(Photos: youth.sg)

Watch out, boys and girls! The Singapore Fashion Festival is sashaying back in style. I’ll be mugging away for my 7 Apr exam, but hey - I’m not gonna miss all the fun. So what’s happening at SFF 08, pen these events in your diary:

Matthew Williamson: Fall Winter 08

Matthew Williamson: Fall/Winter ‘08

(Photos: matthewwilliamson.com)

MASTERCARD OPENING GALA: MATTHEW WILLIAMSON S/S 2008
When: 28 March, 8:00pm
Where: Tent@Orchard, Ngee Ann City
The former Creative Director at Pucci, Matthew Williamson is finally making his mark in the fashion world. Well-known for his daring bold colours, his Fall/Winter 08 collection is uniquely chic with the beautifully mix of materials, leather and wool. It’s definitely different than anything you’re used to seeing. His runway show, should be a blast.

Ashley Isham: Spring Summer 08

Ashley Isham: Spring/Summer ‘08

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ASHLEY ISHAM
When: 29 March, 8:00pm
Where: Tent@Orchard, Ngee Ann City
Homegrown designer, Ashley Isham is Singapore’s most-loved couture fashionista. Everyone loves “his signature draping and strong tailoring” coupled with his “distinctive blend of high-octane glamour and contemporary styling”.

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