Highlights from Paris MFW |
This season, everybody loves white. Givenchy, Gucci, Jil Sander Hugo Boss, Tim Hamilton, Julius On runways, all white does create a certain visual impact, under the lighting and all. In real life, would you rock this look? In Paris, gender bending tricks are not to be missed. At Gaultier as always, and then YSL. Cue |
Archive for June 2009
Zoom in to men shoes Spring 10' |
Louis Vuitton— mustard, sequins and socks… check out the texture, rubber heel on suede, looks comfy. Dries van Noten— ethnic prints and woven leather detailing embellished lace-ups. Raf Simons— super sleek entwining details, but I had expected something more from Raf… at least a pair of killer ‘mendals’ (men sandals) or two. Then again, this |
Fall 09' campaigns so far |
Longchamp ph by Mert & Marcus Continuing from last season’s eccentric pairing of Kate and Sasha, Daria joins the main campaign star as the partner in crime. (Who’s next?) Valentino ph by Mert & Marcus Great way to make that collection look chic. Chic (and fierce) for the now Valentino does exist in print under |
Some shout outs |
The third cycle of the Great Britons programme has just begun, offering free flights to budding British talent as part of British Airways’ sponsorship of London 2012, and one of the categories is fashion. The competition is open to anyone aged over 16 who needs support to develop their talent. The judging panel, which includes Denise |
Zouk Wardrobe 09' |
What happened last Friday night. The ‘runway’ venue of Wardroblings was full to the brim, and as we squeezed for a standing space, the models marched out of somewhere onto the very narrow walkway, in some GIGANTIC animal headpieces, holding signs that read ‘No outside food allowed‘ (huh?), ‘Animal have rights too‘ (huh?), ‘Please donate‘ |
Some thoughts on Milan MFW |
I don’t know is it just me or this season the looks are very ‘heavy’. Some houses used too many coats and layering. At Burberry, some jackets are a little too thick for summer, no? And the number of trenches and coats are outnumbering/covering the strappy shirts, which is suppose to be the main focus. |
Back in action + a mention in URBAN! |
I’m back from a short break. OK there are tons of things coming up. Tomorrow will be the Wardroblings event, 10pm at Phuture@Zouk, showcasing looks from seven fresh fashion graduates, some still studying. The above look is from Foo Jia Wen, who’s my senior at TP. You can check out her collection titled ‘Ugly.Beautiful’ here. |
Menswear fashion week Spring 10' schedule |
Slow posting this week due to travelling. Will leave you with the menswear schedule to catch up with the actions. MILAN PARIS Till then, will be back with updates. |
Spring ’10 menswear show season— male models talk |
The boys to look out for. Arthur Daniyarov (Elite Milan) Besides that runway record (Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen and Prada, look #2), he has the best psycho/cold-blooded/scare-you-to-hell look in editorials. Arena Homme+ Dazed & Confused Francisco Lachowski (Why Not management) After winning Ford’s Supermodel Brazil, went on to walk for Gucci, Dior Homme and Ferre |















