AFF 2013: Backstage with NARS at Carolina Herrera A/W 2013
Let’s begin with the opening night of Audi Fashion Festival 2013 with Carolina Herrera New York & CH Carolina Herrera A/W 2013 show. This year, I am privileged to be invited backstage with NARS cosmetics to be part of the behind-the-scenes action for most of the AFF 2013 shows. Tonight, lead artist David Scheffen created...
Topshop Unique Pre-Fall 2013
Audi Fashion Festival is only a week away. It’s all about planning “what to wear” for the five fashionable days. TOPSHOP is launching its first Pre-Fall Unique collection today. This limited edition capsule collection of evening wear separates consists of tailored pieces in luxury fabrics such as georgette silk, cashmere and duchess satin. I can...
Eco-Fashion: Melbourne’s Tightology A/W 2013
I have an on-going obsession with tights and leggings. Best of all, Melbourne’s legwear label, Tightology is eco-friendly and absolutely chic. This Autumn/Winter 2013 collection will keep you warm and trendy in air-conditioned offices or lecture halls – or simply cover your hairy legs (c’mon, who doesn’t?). Tightology demonstrate a passion for the environment by using...
Fash-Obsession: Mother Brand Jeans Fall 2013
Mother definitely knows best when it comes to the perfect pair of jeans. Former 7 For All Mankind designer, Tim Kaeding started this denim label with business partner, Lela Tillem to bring back denim in the fashion “hot list”. Mother Brand Jeans pushes the innovation button by revolutionizing unique fabrics that feel more like cashmere...
NYFW F/W 2013: Street Styles We Love
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 wrapped up a couple of days ago. I’m just catching up after a long week of Chinese New Year celebrations and work. Everyone is gripping about the crazy weather during NYFW but that didn’t stop the stylistas from wearing their sky-high heels and short skirts. In fact, I’ve the...
Fash-Label: Sven Tan’s IN GOOD COMPANY
Former alldressedup designer, Sven Tan has started his new womenswear label, IN GOOD COMPANY with his fellow comrade, Kane Tan. This fresh new Singapore label is about chic, urban and best of all, affordable fashion that marries ‘understated’ and ‘interesting’ without being a slave to fleeting trends. In addition, hip mums will be pleased to...
Keeping Up with the Kardashian Kollection A/W 2012 at Dorothy Perkins
Who’s keeping up with the Kardashians? I am! Believe it or not, I’m a sucker for reality TV (no matter how hard I try to fight it!). If you’ve been following the Kardashians, you should be familiar with their celebrity style and their fashion ventures. Today, the Kardashian Kollection launches in six selected Dorothy Perkins...
Jeffrey Campbell Fall 2012: Wander Away
Jeffrey Campbell is the ultimate shoe porn. Their latest Fall 2012 collection, Wander Away brings back the vintage lust in all shoe lovers. For all Lita lovers, it’s time to move on to the next level of statement shoes with the new Lawford, Mix-Stud, Everly, Zhora, Freda, Woresley-TSL, Pointe-MC, the Renegade, Serpent, Mooncage, Maris and...
Look Book: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Collection
We’re less than a month away from the launch of Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection. It’s time to plan your shopping list and hire someone to queue for you (if you’re too precious, like myself). This collection may not hit the right notes with the mainstream audience with its avant-garde designs. Well, there is...
Fash-Picks: Lust-Worthy Winter Wear
There are only two types of weather in Singapore: Indoor and Outdoor. Hands up if your office or lecture hall is as cold as a freezer truck *me!me!me!* Well, who says you can only wear winter wear when you’re on holiday? Whether you’re heading to your winter holiday or warming up in the air-conditioned room,...
MISCHA: Travel Series Fall/Winter 2012
I first discovered Hong Kong label, MISCHA at the 2012 Blueprint Emporium. Founded in 2004 by designer Michelle Lai, she created the MISCHA signature interlocking hexagons print based on vintage Japanese obi and kimono. The print is liken to a stylised version of a tortoise shell which symbolises longevity. The Travel Series is created for...
Fash-Exclusive: Singapore label Deja Fan at Number Fifty
I first received an email from Sophy, owner of Number Fifty to visit her store a month ago. It wasn’t my first time to this multi-label store, hidden on the 3rd level of Mandarin Gallery. The store carries an eclectic mix of labels such as Deja Fan, Soda and Baking Soda from Bangkok, Sereni & Shentel,...