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Archive for April 2008



I like her style— Kate Lanphear

Written By on Apr 30th, 2008

The newly promoted ELLE style director has been on my list of aspirational style for quite a while. I really like the way she pulls off the monochromatic looks with a dash of casual-chic and still looks formal enough to attend all the events and shows. Here is my guide on how to get her »



Asian invasion at Parsons

Written By on Apr 29th, 2008

These 16 nominees are up for ‘Designer of Year’ award at Parsons The New School for Design. If I have not mistaken, 10 out of 16 are actually asians! Stay tuned for to see who is the winner. UPDATE: Designers of the Year recipients— Nayeon Lee (childrenswear), Aiden Yoo (menswear), and Stephanie Suberville (womenswear). source: »



When everything gets digital

Written By on Apr 28th, 2008

First, V Magazine let us read its Spring 08 issue absolutely free online and now a full copy of ELLE accessories can also be previewed from its website. Click here to view it Now I am starting to wonder: 10 years down the road, will we be reading our favourite magazines and newspaper like this? Do »



Fashion’s strangest jobs

Written By on Apr 26th, 2008

I had my days as an intern at a fashion magazine. When I first started, I was ready for a ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ or ‘Ugly Betty’ experience— getting backstabbed or standing infront of the photocopying machine all day long. I have even heard stories of how an intern from another local magazine got sent »



I can’t stop staring at this:

Written By on Apr 26th, 2008

Numero Tokyo #15 ‘Subaquatic beauty’ How breath-taking. (Is she in Rodarte?)



All black Vogue Italia? Yes!

Written By on Apr 24th, 2008

                         Jourdan Dunn ”Steven Meisel has just shot an entire issue of Vogue Italia with all black models, hoping that other issues of Vogue start to diversify their own portfolios.” If we have been unhappy about how asian and black models are not getting much appreciation in this industry, change is coming. Or so I »



It’s really Linda

Written By on Apr 24th, 2008

Guys, I am sorry to tell you, Sasha’s Prada reign is really over, replacing her is none other than Linda Evangelista (read source here). Start picturing Linda in loads of lace and over-sculpted heels right now.



Blue overload

Written By on Apr 23rd, 2008

Funny how photographers love to use the clear blue sky with loads of white clouds as the background/settings for most Spring/Summer 08′ campaigns & editorials. Other than these two, there are also Chloé by Craig McDean and Gucci by Inez & Vinoodh… Alright, I get it. source: fashionologie



Updates

Written By on Apr 19th, 2008

I’m back from the school camp. It was very tiring but I had loads of fun. One thing I really hate is being away from the computer for too long because I knew that I would have loads of catch-ups to do… Some news:  I have accepted invitations to write for Fashion TV and TheFashionSpot »



It’s been a year

Written By on Apr 15th, 2008

Rock.The.Trend. turns one today Blogging has been rather tiring, but still, fashion is my first love and I truly enjoy writing about it. I want to thank all the people who have offered me opportunites and all the readers for the support and comments. I am going to work harder to churn out greater posts and »