It was simply love at first sight when I first chanced on British accessories label, Lucy Jay and her magnificent digital-printed silk scarves a couple of months ago. As a scarves and art lover, Lucy’s designs truly excites me in a way that no label has done so. Known for bejewelled symmetry and vigourous patterns…
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Just recently, I was being introduced to Ukrainian fashion designer, Elena Reva whose brand new collection has charmed me with it’s clear differentiation of ‘fashion’- a breezy sophisticated collection for the modern women that undoubtedly stands out, and is a clear departure from the sea of highly-commercialised and cliché fashion directions we see these days. For her,…
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Come late September 2012, the vibrant Club Street, known for it’s impeccable array of cafes and restaurants, will be home to the brand new multi-label fashion boutique, MYthology. “Every garment has a story to tell, which can only be told once it is worn. Fashion can be a transformation, a spiritual experience.” The philosophy behind…
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In every year, countless of fashion graduates present their best collections and for us, we are always on the lookout for the one whose designs truly stand out in a sea of fantastic talents, and for this time round, it is Archana Ravivarma, who has just graduated from the London College of Fashion, that truly catches our…
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We seriously have no qualms in proclaiming our love for the talented wave of Thai designers in our midst, with their earnest, keen effort in presenting nothing but the most intriguing creative design. And while we are presented with a mix of styles from the land of Siam, we are undoubtedly thrilled and knocked-over by…
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What happens when you mash up fashion, art and photography together? That’s right, you’ll get L’ILE AUX ASHBY’s Pop Up store! Debuting as a standalone pop-up store for the first time, L’ILE AUX ASHBY by Rayson Tan, pioneered as one of the most promising fashion label whose printed fabrics are a hit in Singapore, has curated…
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This month, we have Korean-born Teri Chung, a very talented fashion illustration artist, who is currently based in New York City a.k.a. the Big Apple, in the house! No stranger to the fashion scene, her illustrations which we simply cannot resist, are beautifully hand painted in watercolour in one of the best line works we…
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Captured entirely on the iPhone,‘Once Upon A Dress’, directed by Dasha Zhukova, founder & editor-in-chief of Garage Magazine, is the latest and one alternative installment to SHOWstudio’s ‘Fashion Festish’ series of fashion films, performances, multi-media pieces and accompanying essays by women in fashion (including Daphne Guinness, Ruth Hogben, Aimee Mullins to name a few). The film comments on the contentious and provocative…
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And here it is, one of our all-time favourite sports brand, NIKE is celebrating the grand 40th Anniversary of their Cortez range, a rich history in running and innovation since it’s introduction in 1972 by U.S. Running Coach Bill Bowerman as Nike’s first lightweight running shoes. In Southeast Asia alone, five countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore have each seek…
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It is definitely not uncommon to hear people saying “While you are still young, make a name for yourself and achieve your goals”, setting us in a pursue of achieving something great before a certain age. For being young is like a treasure, a permit that entitles you to take risks without being constrained to…
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With a brand name, ATGAB which is short for”All Things Green and Beautiful“, the act of going green is undoubtedly obvious, which is undeniably the main driving inspiration behind the Singapore accessories label by eco-designer Elaine Pang. It is truly not often that we would chance upon a label like hers, whose inspiration is built on such…
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While it is true that men cannot live by bread alone, fashion too cannot exists alone. It should be fused and paired in a complimentary manner with art, music and all forms that stir the human senses. When paired, it should excite, engage and thrill the emotions, and to me, that is a winning combination.…
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For Style & Accesories Director of Marie Claire US magazine, Taylor Tomasi-Hill, styling is definitely in her middle name. With her iconic red flamed hair, affection for sartorial outfits and a stellar presence, she’s pretty hard to miss, which is no wonder why she’s the muse of fashion genius, Prabal Gurung. For this season, she…
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Charted at the top of the list of show in this year’s edition of Audi Fashion Festival 2012 is none other than the Opening Show by French designer, MUGLER Autumn/Winter 2012 show last Wednesday at the Tent@Orchard, which had everyone gearing and talking about this exhilarating showcase ever since news of it was announced! (The whole twittersphere were practically raving…
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As a sequel to the media preview earlier, homegrown label, ALLDRESSEDUP showed their full Fall/Winter 2012 collection to a crowd of fashion-goers at the Audi Fashion Festival 2012 last Friday, under the break-through fashion portal, Future Fashion Now (FFN). Parading to up-tempo beats, the FFN Alldressedup show featured a luxe & eco-friendly palette of fabrics…
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Many of you might not know, but one thing that interests me more than ever is FASHION ILLUSTRATION. Having actually been through a fashion design education myself, I know the importance of fashion illustration and how it actually translates the garment on the imaginary woman/man (the wearer) is highly fundamental. That’s why, my curiosity and…
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Leave your worries behind and erase those stress marks, because we say it’s time for you to take a well-deserved break. And there’s no other better way to do it than to go on a vacation. Get on that plane or cruise, and go on amazing journeys around the world, find some romances and lose yourself…
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Alas, we have our very own Vivienne Westwood Anglomania standalone store; the first-ever store to open in Singapore (The brand was previously housed in Tyan Boutique, Ion Orchard). I have always loved Vivienne Westwood, the grand dame who has led and catapulted the punk & new wave fashion phenomenon back in the 1970s, and whose styles may…
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If you’re looking for cool, dramatic sunglasses, or just love collecting funky sunglasses, you’re certainly in for a big treat! This season, renowned London designer Henry Holland, who is widely known for his bold, ’80s-inspired t-shirts with tongue-in-chic catchphrases (“I’ll tell you who’s boss, Kate Moss” is one of them – our favourite one to…
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Since the inception of the first Audi Fashion Festival (AFF) in 2009, the fashion event has been making waves with it’s world-class showcases of big fashion brands, which include the likes of DSQUARED2, Gareth Pugh, Prabal Gurung, Vivienne Westwood to name a few. This year, however, expect something totally different with Audi Fashion Festival as…
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