Photographer Katya Warped kicks off 2017 with her latest story: ‘Gabunia’, a striking editorial that takes on the decades-old premise of ‘The Model as Muse’.
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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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ONES TO WATCH: Dialogue with Melbourne-based fashion photographer Jiajia Tan
Discover that young photographer’s style that is undeniably fresh and distinctive.
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Juicy Couture goes to Hollywood for its Fall 2014 collection
Hollywood — the ultimate trendsetting place that one could ever lay their eyes upon. For a venue that shines like the stars who dwell within it, Hollywood promises the fruition of dreams amidst a spectacular wave of non-stop entertainment and vitality whilst living the high life. The new Fall 2014 collection from Juicy Couture trails…
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Erin O’Conner: A Model’s Perspective on Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2001 (SHOWstudio Film)
It has been four years since Alexander McQueen has passed on yet his legacy is brimming with life in the current fashion world. This interesting dialogue conversation (watch film at bottom of article) between Nick Knight of SHOWstudio and English supermodel Erin O’Connor explores Erin’s thoughts and experience through her perspective as a model in the…
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STYLISH SHADES WITH A PURPOSE FROM KARLIE KLOSS x WARBY PARKER
. It is a known fact that every woman needs a good pair of sunglass in her handbag, especially in the midst of the Summer season. That is why, we are incredibly stoked to share the news on the latest collaborative line by model Karlie Kloss and eyewear brand Warby Parker. Conceived after an encounter between…
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ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR XINLEH WHIPS UP MAGIC IN LATEST COLLABORATION
“In a universe populated by a multitude of life forms, it’s not uncommon to come across one, or two… or four extraterrestrials, with an almost schizophrenic love for drama.“ – Xinleh x Couture Troopers Something witchy has indeed landed. By that, I’m referring to our latest collaboration with artist and illustrator Xinlin, who goes…
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FINDING FASHION TREASURES AT THE BUCKHOUSE REFINERY
With the looming Christmas and festive season ahead, the call for new clothes resonates with almost everyone. It is, after all, a time for dressing up in the most stylistic threads. That is the reason why we at the Couture Troopers team are particularly excited to learn that The Buckhouse Refinery has risen above the multi-label wagon,…
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H&M LAUNCHES SPRING COLLECTION 2014
EXCITED FOR 2014 YET? Popular retail fashion outlet H&M previews its Spring collection 2014 not too long ago, and we at Couture Troopers are stoked to review their their trendy new collection! What is the right city attitude? Ladies, we have no idea. But we are sure that H&M has got it down to a capital T.…
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JAPANESE COUTURIER YUMI KATSURA DAZZLES AT FIDE FASHION WEEKS 2013
Text: Xinlin | Photography: Felly Loi The model sweeps in, a vision of ruffles and frock. At the ready the audience sit with their cameras, eyeing her movements with hawk-like scrutiny. The air is tense, but electrifying. Bird-like, she throws her arms open. The garment spills out from beneath her: ruffles blowing out into a…
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Interview: French Couturier Stephane Rolland Goes Spanish with Shades of Black at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Known widely as the Prince of Couture, the French couturier Stephane Rolland is a stickler for details but does not fancy overly-embellished details. His span of designing career is one that is admirable and inspirational, and his grand vision for fashion is crystal clear; directional and revolutionary. You see his Haute Couture dresses at some…
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Stradivarius Reopened Boutique in Ion Orchard Singapore with a Smashing Punk Collection
Everyone looks 2000 times better in a leather jacket; it’s science! And this is exactly why I love Stradivarius Fall/Winter 2013 collections so much! Last Thursday, Spanish fashion brand Stradivarius boutique at Ion Orchard Singapore reopened with a totally new look. Sporting a clean-slate, modern decor, bright lightings and a more spacious shop space for a welcoming…
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Chinese Artist Qiu Jie satires yet celebrates the glory of cross-culture and the revolutionary Mao
(images courtesy of Art Plural Gallery) Last Thursday, Art Plural Gallery unveiled the opening of Chinese artist Qiu Jie’s show, featuring 30 latest works by the artist. Couture Troopers was present for the opening that day, and we were absolutely thrilled to see his works in person! Straddling Chinese aesthetics and Western popular culture, the artist deals in…
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Singapore label 2HB pays tribute to Kurt Cobain at Hong Kong International Fashion Week
Music has always been in the blood of Rick Hung, the Singapore-based, Hong Kong born designer of menswear label 2HB. That is why it was certainly no surprise to us that he has cited that his newest 2014 collection, which has just been showcased on the runway of Hong Kong International Fashion Week Autumn Winter…
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Statement prints and styles with London designer Vanessa G’s ‘Mining Landscapes’ collection
It was by sheer luck that we were being introduced to London based designer and entrepreneur Vanessa Gouden. And it was also by sheer delight that we have found ourselves drawn to her artistic-yet-elegant styles in all her designs of her label VANESSA G, especially her newly-released Mining Landscapes collection for the season. Vanessa G has created…
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British cult street-fashion label RELIGION lands in Singapore for the first time!
IT IS OFFICIAL! Fans of UK cult fashion label RELIGION will now have something to rejoice for as they will have first-hand access to the brand, as the RELIGION makes its first-ever Singapore-debut with the opening of the store in Isetan Orchard on 7 July 2013! At the opening launch last night, which…
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INTERVIEW: London College of Fashion Graduate Ellie Sweeney tops the game with unconventional textile approach in ‘Insane in the Membrane’
London College of Fashion graduate Ellie Sweeney’s ‘Insane in the membrane’ focuses largely on textiles, where she is being driven by one of the most uncanny source of inspiration; the asylum, which some calls it the mad house or the home of the lunatics.
Check out our interview as we catch up with her!
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Drama with a tomboy spirit in the new H&M Autumn/Winter 2013 collection
Black may just be the only colour that ties the entire collection together, for both the men’s and women’s in H&M Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. But that does not mean that it is the only colour in both the menswear and womenswear collection. With a palette of rich creams, camels, blacks, khakis and opulent gold as…
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London-based designer JW Anderson does girly modernist for Spring/Summer 2013 collection
Ditching a sole androgynous style in design, JW Anderson (short for Jonathan William Anderson) has engineered his signature style with a huge influx of girly formula for his Spring/Summer 2013 collection, which was showcased at London Fashion Week 2013. Perhaps it’s the 1920s flapper influences, which are all the rage this season. Or perhaps it’s just…
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Singapore Designers from Parco NEXT Next takes fashion to the next level at Audi Fashion Festival 2013
For anyone who has a thing for Singapore fashion, Parco NEXT Next is always THE place to go to; for its impeccably wide array of category in design, and a well-diversified selection of menswear and womenswear styles from the cohort of really talented Singapore designers in the programme. This year’s edition of the show at…
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