Ever the constant innovator, DZHUS has once again dreamed up a line of truly avant-garde garments for her latest collection.
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Have a Cuppa (and a Croissant) on Tiffany & Co.
You can now recreate your own version of the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s opening scene too!
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An Enchanted Forest in Swarovski Winter 2018
Tis’ the season to walk on the wild side with these fantasy-like, animal-inspired jewellery pieces.
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Escape Reality with Irina Dzhus Autumn/Winter 2018
Stand out from the crowd with these unique avant garde fashion styles whilst focusing on one’s own Utopia.
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A Bohemian Wanderlust for J&M Davidson Spring/Summer 2019
When it comes to the jetsetter’s lifestyle, there is no reason to dress like a tourist when you can dress like a stylish traveler.
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– Paul Smith
ONES TO WATCH: Laura Kinsella Creates Spectacular Bespoke Millinery
One of Ireland’s most exciting young fashion designer, LAURA KINSELLA weaves love into her exquisite and abstract collection of hand crafted hats and headpieces. A Philip Treacy protégé and the only milliner to represent Ireland at Unfold in the ‘International Fashion Showcase’ at London Fashion Week 2015, Kinsella’s creations had us enchanted for the iconic usage of…
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ONESIXONE: The Perfect Proportion Between Luxury and LIifestyle
The golden ratio (1.61803398875, to be exact) is a rule designers hold fast to in order to achieve aesthetic perfection. It is also the raison d’etre and inspiration for the name of a new Spanish luxury handbag label, OneSixOne, which upholds the sum of traditional craftsmanship, arts, and culture. Every season, the brand’s creative director Adrián…
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Best Moments from Vietnam International Fashion Week 2015
Held in Gem Center in Ho Chi Minh City for the second time, the recently-concluded Vietnam International Fashion Week 2015 organised by FIDé Fashion Weeks and Multimedia JSC presented some of the most iconic moments in the history of fashion in Vietnam, by upping the levels of showmanship as well as craftsmanship of both the international and homegrown designer segments.
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Virtues of Venus: Interview with UK Fashion Designer Amber Louise Snow
Known for her couture-driven sewing techniques and a pastel-friendly colour palette, Nottingham-based, UK independent womenswear designer Amber Louise Snow is back at the peak of her creative career, after having created two successful collections through her label’s eponymous line. In her previous collections, she has explored interesting topics such as the human perception through the elements of…
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INTERVIEW: UK Designer Amber-Louise Snow Gives Couture a New Perspective with Eco-friendly Approach
IT’S TRUE: The Haute Couture world has been sharply affected by the inflation of luxury and the severe lack of consumer’s appreciation for the “magic” of this specialised craft. For several years, the global fashion industry has been facing an ongoing debate on the value of couture, where some industry players pointed out that couture has…
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Berlin-based Stylist Cristina Chirila Directs “Alice’s Dream”, a David Lynch-inspired fashion spread
Cristina Chirila is a fashion stylist who grew up in Bucharest. In 2010, she decided to move to London to study fashion styling at St. Martins while working in sales. She quit her sales career in 2013. and have since moved to Berlin where she started to do fashion styling full time. Currently based there, Cristina’s works have…
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10 fashion labels and collections that we love at BLUEPRINT 2014 tradeshow
The annual BLUEPRINT tradeshow is something that my team and I look forward to every year. Held on 15 to 18 May 2014 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, this year’s edition of the BLUEPRINT tradeshow was curated to host 350 dedicated visiting press and buyers, showcasing a conglomerate of over 200 local and international womenswear,…
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LASALLE Degree Fashion Show 2014 raises the fashion bar at Audi Fashion Festival
On Saturday May 17, 2014, Couture Troopers had the privilege to witness the works of the graduating fashion design degree students from LASALLE College of the Arts – one of Singapore’s top art college in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London.
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Interview: Illustrator Sunny Gu collaborates with Couture Troopers in an anniversary special
Marking our 2nd anniversary, we are proud to present the lovely illustration drawn by fashion & beauty illustrator Sunny Gu. Born in China and based in Los Angeles since age 13, the incredibly talented artist has been known for producing works for well-known fashion magazines. From the likes of Vogue magazine, Dolce & Gabbana’s Swide…
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Irina Dzhus taps into the notion of archetype for Spring/Summer 2014
Known for structured silhouettes and a subtle sense of avant garde, Ukrainian designer Irina Dzhus presents another collection worthy to be called a marriage between fashion and architecture. This Spring/Summer 2014 sees the emergence of visual concepts that are influenced by the orthodox Christian iconographic canons, coded universally by characters and graphics in a spiritual…
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“‘Crystals and the postman are a girl’s best friend’” — A FILM BY ELLEN VON UNWERTH
[vimeo 85409209 w=1000 h=426] A woman in black sequin heels languishes luxuriously across the bed. Her hair is coiled tightly into thick curlers, her eyebrows are sharply pencilled, and her mascara is heavy, near impossible. She flexes on the bed with a indulgent sigh, draws out a bright pink lipstick and smears it across her lips. Then,…
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Interview with Chia-Jen Chang, Designer of Taiwan Fashion Label VIVACITA
A discreet simplicity in avant-garde style is the recipe for VIVACITA, a unique independent fashion label that was created by Taiwan fashion designer Chia-Jen Chang. Churning out stunning collections after collections since his debut in 2011, the brand has since come a long way and is known for its array of fluid and androgynous silhouettes that…
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ATELIER SWAROVSKI AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 TOPS THE ROCK WITH DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS
Spirit. Luxury. Art. Just imagine the romantic Swarovski crystal, fused with the artistic verve from some of the world’s top leading designers, and you would get ATELIER SWAROVSKI’S Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. This season, world-renowned product designers Fredrikson Stallard, stellar fashion designer Christopher Kane, multi-disciplinary designer Arik Levy, as well as the all-talented Zaldy, raised…
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INTERVIEW: Exploring the Universe of Korean Couturier LIE SANG BONG at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Text by Jessica Ye | Photography by Felly Loi LIE SANG BONG, a name that is undoubtedly synonymous for pioneering South Korean fashion to the next level. He has dressed his country’s first lady, collaborated with some of the top Korean companies, including LG and Samsung, and has since crafted an iconic style that…
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