Heritage

Tradition, custom, heritage. The concept of heritage is seemingly abundant in that of customary tradition. Whether it is from our ancestral roots to the inheritance of a classic trench, our heritage is present in each and every one of us.

Onto their 160^th anniversary, Lane Crawford celebrates their concept of tradition and values. The multi luxury brand store has collaborated with some of the world’s most influential icons in the industry in creating signature pieces that are on auction at the moment. Catch more on Lane Crawford's birthday at http://www.lanecrawfordheritage160.com/

Anna Dello Russo

Garnace Doré

Lynn Yaeger

Speaking of Anna Dello Russo and anniversaries, 10 Magazine has featured Anna on their cover as part of their 10 year anniversary of the magazine. I am absolutely loving crazy pose... so fresh... so Anna!

What do you think of 10 Magazine's October cover? What is your personal heritage?

Miu Miu F/W '10 Campaign Video

Miu Miu's new add campaign for f/w '10 came out a few weeks ago...and I'm really loving it! 4 thumbs up to Lindsey Wixson (her lips are such an intersting shape), Ginta Lapina, Daphne Groeneveld and Siri Tollerod.



Music: Generations Of Love (Dj Filix Remix) - Phunk Investigation Vs. Boy George

The fiercest photo booth pics I've ever seen!

The New Season has Arrived

This season we look to the old to inspire the new. As the return of tailored classics and feminine lace has dominated the runway, fresh takes on such trends has never been more evident. It seems that there is something for everyone this season, from the colorful pattern of a knit sweater to the simplicity of a camel tailored coat; any girl is bound to lock eyes on a gorgeous find. With the industry’s new a/w ’10 collections pouring into stores, particular trends have really shined. Here are a few…

In the spirit of the new season, Elle came out with their seasonal Elle Collection guide to the new season. Their last issue was in one word: amazing. I'm really looking forward to picking up their latest issue!

How amazing is this cover?!

White All Over

As many of the major Resort collections come to a close, obvious versatility between all the shows has never been more apparent however there has been a common denominator. Resort! From Wang to Pucci, the ‘it’ girl seems to be traveling to some place glamorous and exotic. Although not everyone can manage to escape to St. Tropez for the week, the clothes this season are fit for just that. And what better way to express this message then through the color white?

CFDA Fashion Awards 2010

As a streamline of the industry's best hit up the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center for the CFDA Fashion Awards, numerous of the world's top models and celebrities came baring tribute to the evening's nominees. Designers strolled around with model and/or celebrity in hand, showing off their latest designs.

Here are some of my top picks from the night.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen

Michael Kors and Gwyneth Paltrow, in dress by the designer

Zac Posen with Devon Aoki, in a dress by the designer. I love the Karl Lagerfeld inspired silver cut-off gloves on Aoki, gives the outfit a cute touch.

Jason Wu and Rachel Weisz, in dress by the designer (Wu's latest Resort collection!)

I was really pleased with the winners this year, as Marc Jacobs grabbed the award for Womenswear Designer of the Year, a well deserved win. Menswear Designer went to David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for Rag and Bone, while the Accessory Designer of the Year Award went to Alexis Bittar. The Geoffery Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Michael Kors and the International Award to Christopher Bailey for Burberry. Other awards included Womenswear to Jason Wu, Menswear to Richard Chai, Accessory Design to Alexander Wang and Fashion Icon to Iman. Last but certainly not least, the Board of Directors' Special Tribute Award was honored to the late Alexander McQueen.

Jason Wu, Richard Chai and Alexander Wang take home CFDA Awards. Aren't they the cutest?

Wu, Wow on Flowers!

Jason Wu recently debuted his resort collection for '11. The collection was quite different to that of his last resort collection, as this time the Wu woman seemed to emulate tom-boyish qualities, with the straw hats and menswear pants. However, to balance the collection out there was quite a lot of femininity with a repetition of the same floral print. This past season floral prints have found its way to large chain stores, and in my honest opinion its becoming major overkill. I'm not a total fan of those microscopic flowers seen on about everything, however Wu's floral print was gorgeous. He stuck to a black silhouette for the flower, with a bold color serving as the backdrop of the garment.

The first few looks of the collection has that tom-boyish feel. Its almost a bit Coco, with the tweed jacket and black and white striped shirt. Also, make a note... safari shorts are back in this summer!

The mood totally changes with these playful floral prints. I especially love the cut of the coral dress. It's very fresh for summer yet still maintains an air of sophistication.

What do you think of the collection? A hit or miss?

images from style.com

Oh Karl

Karl Lagerfeld has done it again. Chanel's new resort collection for '11 consisted of maxi crocheted dresses, trouser suits, denim-on-denim outfits, and eeny weeny bikinis. What I always enjoy about Lagerfeld's shows (besides the clothes which is a given) is the ambiance. He transports the viewer to a destination far far away, with the sights and sounds of the show. Lagerfeld's go-to models such as Abby Lee, Natasha Poly, and Anja Rubrik graced, in this case, the road! Their entrance was not of the traditional backstage setting, but speedboats. Check out the shortened version of the show here.

Besides the new collection, Lagerfeld is been busy at work releasing his short film Remember Now. The film centers around the young, rich, and beautiful of Saint-Tropez. The gorgeous cast includes Elisa Sednaoui,Baptiste Giabiconi, and Heidi Mount all dressed head-to-toe in Chanel. Here were my favorite outfits from the film.

French actor, Pascal Greggory stars as the main character, and one can not help but think that his character is representative of Lagerfeld himself. Towards the end of the film, Lagerfeld actually makes an appearance. However representative or not, Lagerfeld is able to create an ambiance much like the one in his recent resort collection. One might think that the film is a random assortment of scenes, however the film, like all of the Lagerfeld's collections, seem to have a subliminal message that the designer sets in everything he does through sound, setting, and most importantly clothes.

Below is the trailer but if you want to see the whole film on youtube click: Part 1, Part 2.


Sorry about the weird alignment of the video. I'm working on it!

images from style.com and youtube.com

A Touch of Color

It seems Hong Kong never has seasons. Its humid, 75% of the time, or cold 25% of the other. Although seasons don't seem to change much, clothes do. This summer its all about a hint of color. I will admit I rarely ever where color (my closet is a mesh of greys, blacks, and beiges) however I just might come around to the prospect. In the spirit of all things summer I looked back at the RTW S/S '10 collections, it appears designers such Bottega Veneta and Jill Stuart have adapted for just that hint of color. For all you non-color-wearers out there, this might be a helpful transition to a brighter wardrobe.

Bottega Veneta S/S '10 RTW

I loved Bottege Veneta's S/S collection. The clothes were simple yet daring with the bright array of colors here and there. It seems its really all in the accessories- I'm loving the bag and scarf.

Jill Stuart S/S '10 RTW

Proenza Schouler S/S '10 RTW

This Proneza Schouler collection was especially colorful, with its neon dresses and colorful prints (the prints looked quite like Alexander McQueen's S/S '10 collection) but there were a few looks here and there that did retain that little burst of color, no matter how subtle.

images from style.com

The Met Gala 2010: The American Woman

There is something majestic about the red carpet. Whether its the celebrities or clothes, the combination of the two work hand in hand to create an ambiance full of glamour. The 2010 Met Gala was representative of just that. The dresses that graced the red carpet was pure eye candy. Here are some of my favorite picks from the fashionable night.

Jennifer Lopez, in a Zuhair Murad, looks absolutely fabulous. Similarity, Anna Hathaway adopts for a Valentino ball gown. Both of them look amazing.

Emma Watson always looks ravishing, dressing in perfection from head-to-toe. She really has the red carpet look down. This Burberry dress is flattering in all the right places. The one shoulder dress adds sophistication to the look, while the frills and high slit keeps the dress young and fresh.

Blake Lively looks stunning. The Marchesa draped chiffon strapless dress with paisley detail is gorgeous. My only criticism is the length. It wouldn't hurt to add an extra inch or two to the hem. That being said, the girl has killer legs.

With all the buzz on the celebrities and the who-wearing-whos of the red carpet, the actual benefit seems to pale in comparison to the gliz and glamour of the event. The Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrates the opening of the "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identify" exhibition. The exhibition highlights the modern American woman from the 1890s to 1940s, exploring how they have effected the American woman today.

Check out the video below to see the full exhibition:

A long post, but this is too funny...I found this image here. Looks like Anna is getting her grove on with P. Diddy.

What do you think of the exhibition? Who was your best dressed of the evening?

Drip drop

It's that time of year in Hong Kong. Clouds have settled over the city, causing a dismal rain that is not going away. Throw in stagnant humidity and thick fog, and you have yourself monsoon season. With all the dismal April weather you might be down in the pits but... have no fear, because Burberry is here! The luxury brand recently released their April Shower collection which definitely cheered me right up. The collection includes everything from rain boots to trenches, bags to umbrellas, reiterating colors of red, green, yellow, and purple.

I have never been a big fan of Burberry's bags, but the trenches and rain boots are to die for. Check out the video below promoting the collection. The video made my day. Hope it makes yours as well.

How is the weather treating you? What do you think of the collection?

images from burberry.com

Jackie Kennedy: A True Style Icon

As an American living in Hong Kong, with a immense interest in everything fashion, I feel it's only appropriate to make a tribute to one of the world's most influential fashion icons. Impacting the world of fashion with her glamorous, dignified and chic style, Jackie Kennedy has forever left her mark. Her elegance and poise, which was not only channeled through political work, is evident in everything the former First Lady touched, as well as, wore. At the peak of her success, her bold fashion statements made lasting impressions that have transcended into modern fashion. Kennedy's knack for creativing gorgeous ensembles by fashion legends such as Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy has only further elevated her iconic style. Jackie Kennedy will forever remain a fashion symbol for women all over the world.

Wearing her infamous over-sized sunglasses in the 60's, Jackie Kennedy was able to transcend the trend into a staple fashion accessory in any women's closet