Winter – COUTURE TROOPERS MAGAZINE

September 8, 2013August 4, 2015

Locos in Tokyo: Singapore Fashion Collective MASH-UP launches A/W 2013 collection

Brewing in trendy hip-hop / R&B bar Butter Factory on Friday was the launch of the autumn / winter 2013 collection of Singaporean fashion collective MASH-UP, aptly titled “LOCOS IN TOKYO”, where an energetic mix of street wear and youthful prints and appliqué adorned a casual collection of skirts, dresses and sweaters. Designers Daniela Monasterios-Tan,…

June 4, 2013August 4, 2015

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…

February 23, 2013November 11, 2016

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: Milan designer Daizy Shely debuts with a stunning Fall/Winter 2013 collection

In this day and age, where social media has taken over the entire stratosphere, how often is it that you would chance upon incredible works by talented designers or even artists who are especially breathtaking and innovative in their own ways? I’m pretty sure that happens very often, don’t they? So cue in Daizy Shely,…

September 30, 2012August 4, 2015

10 Questions with London-based Fashion and Jewellery Designer LILLA BALAZS

Take a leaf from Lilla Balazs, a London-based fashion and jewellery designer who is one of those really talented souls who wear many hats very well (did I also mention, she’s also a fashion stylist), and has clearly captivated my heart with her well strung-up fashion direction, as well as bold individualism. Born and raised…

September 22, 2012

A ‘Rebirth of the Rebellion’ with Thai fashion label SANE OF MOLLY A/W 2012 collection

Things are definitely getting spunkier and more rock ‘n’ roll-ish for Sane of Molly’s Autumn/ Winter 2012 collection. The Bangkok-based fashion label b known for concocting designs that are classic yet unique and wearable in the inspired styles of East London, has just showcased their collection at the MQ Vienna Fashion Week (VFW) Austria. Entitled “The…

August 11, 2012August 4, 2015

A prints wonderland in British fashion label Lucy Jay’s ‘The Kreitzman’ collection

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…