I’m in love with Burberry jewellery A/W 2009. Burberry successfully made chains and barbed-wires super chic and classy. I’m lusting over the tangled chains bracelet (USD$395) composed of two interwoven chains. The barbed-wire ring (USD$175), a polished brass double ring with barbed wire detailing, is sophisticated tribute to punk. I can’t tell you how much I’m digging these jewellery right now. If you’re in Singapore, go check them out at the new and largest South-East Asian Burberry store in ION Orchard - because I fell in love with these in that outlet.
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I had the best “seat” in the house for The Ashley Isham Couture Showcase by Lee Hwa Jewellery at the Audi Fashion Festival 2009 on Friday, 8 May 2009. I wasn’t able to upload the entire show on YouTube because it was too long! Boo. And, I exceeded my limit on Vimeo. Here’s an edited version of the show on Friday:
The show kicked start with Singapore singer, Alicia Pan in a glitzy gold number singing “L-O-V-E” (originally by Nat King Cole). I started seeing stars as ultimate bling bling couture gowns paired with Lee Hwa Jewellery walked down the runway with the theatrical-like music. No offence but I seriously didn’t like the Tim Burton-like music.
Otherwise, Ashley Isham definitely pushed it up one more notch for the Singapore fashion industry with his couture collection. I had such a blast! Will be back with more videos. Tonight, closing show – Vivienne Westwood Anglomania collection!
AFF09: Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Spring Summer 2009 Opening Gala from X-Wen on Vimeo.
Here’s a taste of last night’s Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009 show at Tent@Orchard. British Supermodel, Jacquetta Wheeler closed the show in a gold couture number. More videos to come 
Mind my French. I’m such a lucky b*tch to be able to attend the Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009 opening gala for Audi Fashion Festival 2009. It was an experience that I would definitely cherish for the longest time. Visually stunning. Deliciously beautiful. Intricately brilliant. I can’t describe it further. It’s haute couture, what do you expect? I was on a perpetual high. Although we had to wait abit for the show to kick start at 1015pm, the show was worth the wait. This is the first time Christian Lacroix showcased his couture collection in Singapore, let alone Asia. I suddenly feel so fortunate to be in this part of the world. This black tie gala event served food by St. Regis.Here are the 15 couture looks from the collection (in chronological order) – trust me, my camera is not doing the collection justice:
This is ready-to-wear couture, I say.
Yummy blazer!
Love the gold basket bag!
The model is cute as button.
Stunning!
This is beautiful beyond… words.
WOW.
This poor model almost tripped over! Phew.
And presenting… supermodel Jacquetta Wheeler!
The end of my first couture show. The beginning of AFF 2009.
‘Coco Avant Chanel’ premiered at a Champs-Elysees theater in Paris yesterday – like finally! Audrey Tautou (who played Coco Chanel, of course) wore this black-and-white floral frock from Lagerfeld’s Spring couture collection. I like how she jazzed the look up with a sleek cropped leather jacket. And, I love her shoes!
According to the reviewers, the film definitely surpassed its expectations! I can’t wait till this film hits our silver screens in Singapore. I wonder which lucky movie distributor will be bringing this film in. Let’s have a fashion movie club night out!
After the Audi Fashion Festival 2009 press conference, Carlos and I popped by the National Museum of Singapore to check out the Christian Lacroix the Costumier exhibition. It was a perfect day for a museum visit as there were no crowds except for a few art students on a mission to complete their assignment (Carlos included!). I was truly excited to immerse myself in 20 years of costume design work, from costumes to sketches by fashion genius Christian Lacroix. Bring on the Parisian music, charm and haute couture!
If you haven’t visit the exhibition yet, let me show you why you should:
Christian Lacroix the Costumier in Singapore (20 Mar – 7 Jun) from X-Wen on Vimeo.
First, here’s a video to set the mood
Venue: Exhibition Gallery 1 & The Canyon
Dates: Fri 20 Mar 2009 – Sun 7 Jun 2009; 10:00am to 6:00pm
Verdict: I’m giving this exhibition a two thumbs up! It makes me wanna jet away to Paris and book that $400 Christian Lacroix ticket for Audi Fashion Festival 2009.
I literally screamed when I found out about the first-ever Audi Fashion Festival 2009! When I first blogged about the relaunch of the Singapore Fashion Festival in 2010, I thought 2009 is going to be uneventful year for the local fashion scene. Last November, nine of Singapore’s rising fashion designers organized their own 40-min runway Spring/Summer 2009 show called +9 at Old School, Mount Sophia due to the fact that Singapore Fashion Week and Singapore Fashion Festival have been put on hold.
Thanks to the good people at Audi, the local fashion scene is back on track again! Audi Fashion Festival 2009 will be held at Tent@Orchard – check out the awesome artist impression above! Wait for it, you’re gonna D.I.E. when you hear the line-up for this five-day festival:
Opening Show: CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Imagine: A haute couture show by the legendary French fashion house of Christian Lacroix – an exquisite presentation, which is rarely shown outside of Paris, and always behind closed doors. An unnamed supermodel (who? omg, I cannot wait to find out!) will grace the Christian Lacroix couture catwalk. Tickets will cost from $400 – $500 for the opening show and gala dinner (ouch!).
Closing Show: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
O.M.F.G. VIVIENNE “freakin” WESTWOOD will be closing the festival. She’ll be presenting her Anglomania collection for Spring 2009 – so do expect the crazy British eccentricities from this amazing designer.
Fash-E! Highlight: Gareth Pugh
I don’t know about you but GARETH PUGH is a MUST-SEE! I have to get tickets to this show – like die-die must get. This British enfant terrible is an avant-garde fashion genius. Gareth Pugh is showing his collection for the first time in Asia – this is a historic fashion event. Not to be missed!
Singapore Highlight: Ashley Isham
London-based Singaporean fashion designer, Ashley Isham will be teaming up with Lee Hwa Jewellery, Official Jewellery sponsor for Audi Fashion Festival, to create new looks for his show. He’ll also be showing his first-ever capsule bridal collection at the AFF. This is getting more and more exciting by the minute!
Tickets for all shows will go on sale from April 13 at Tickets.com (www.tdc.sg). Prices are $8 for regular shows; $60 for evening shows, including cocktails; and $400 – $500 for the Christian Lacroix opening show and gala dinner. MasterCard 10% discount and pre-public sale window starting from March 30.
For more updates, tune in to Fash-E who will be bringing you updates and show reviews like last year’s SFF.
Yippee! I’m still beaming with excitement from this year’s Oscars! The fabulous gowns, fresh winners and gosh, Hugh Jackman *swoons* Slumdog Millionaire deserves every award the film received – because I honestly think it’s the best film this year. Some people call it’s a crowd-pleaser, and some think it’s overrated. I think the film rocks – and yes, Danny Boyle finally got the recognition he deserved. Let’s focus our attention to the Oscars red carpet trend and best dressed: We see alot of beautiful fishtails (yes, we’re talking volumes!), belts (that’s new!) and of course seeing red, red, red! I’m very pleased with most of the red carpet moments – I think this has to be one of the best Oscars to date:
My pick for Best Dressed for the night. Kate Winslet stunned the world with this dramatic one-shouldered, silky, and multi-textured Yves Saint Laurent gown and shoes. A clear winner, don’t you think?
Penelope Cruz became the first Spanish Oscar winner. Congrats! She turned heads with this 60-year old voluminous ivory sweetheart vintage Balmain dress with lace detailing.
She may not be an Oscar winner, but Marisa Tomei hit the high notes with this silver-hued mermaid gown with an insane train by Versace.
In my humble opinion, Anne Hathaway is the modern Audrey Hepburn. Her modern-classic beauty sparkled in this sparkling, slender Armani Privé gown. It’s so beautiful, I can’t breathe.
Natalie Portman sweetened up this Grecian-inspired, orchid pink Rodarte gown.
Evan Rachel Wood made her way into the Best Dressed list in this soft champagne Elie Saab gown.
Angelina Jolie is one classy mama in this black Elie Saab gown with striking emerald earrings.
I’m in love with this girl. Freida Pinto rocked her Oscars debut in this sapphire, one-sleeve gown by John Galliano with Indian-inspired detailing. Love, love it.
Sarah Jessica Parker is not leaving her Carrie Bradshaw “tulle” behind! She wore this “barely mint” gown by Christian Dior Couture – such a ethereal, whimsical pick!
As one of the beauties in red, Amy Adams stood out in this strapless red Carolina Herrera gown and a colorful jeweled bib necklace by Fred Leighton.
Jennifer Aniston looked gorgeous in this shiny Valentino gown. Pretty!
Finally, congratulation to all the winners of this year’s Oscars!
