Tag: Fashion

Highly Suitable: Boxy-cut suits delivers both style quotient and comfort

While last month’s MET Gala focussed solely on the more flamboyant side of fashion, the world’s runways, for once, took a more practical turn… And what can be more back-to-basics than the boxy-cut suits making a somewhat-unanticipated comeback this season?

Whether it’s Chanel’s roomy beige design, Louis Vuitton’s capacious all-white outfit or Paul Smith’s comfortable-looking tan wardrobe, this is accessible, hardworking haute couture that can be paired with everything from power pumps, strappy sandals or even chunky leather boots. No surprise, then, that boxy-cut suits are ensembles you just can’t help but adore.

Planet Fashion: Out-of-this world style statement this season

The sky is definitely not the limit when it comes to fashion statements by the true-blue beau monde. So our top looks this month are inspired by the universe, the galaxy and even beyond. Check them out here, and let your imagination sky-rocket into planet fashion…

LOOK 1

On Her: Floral midi-dress, tulle cape, mules with feathers, beaded hairband and earrings, all by Simone Rocha

On Him: VLOGO oversized shirt, VLTN Grid Bounce sneakers with feathers, both by Valentino; Pants with side-bands by Shanghai Tang

LOOK 2

On Her: Down dress with cut-out rings and white top, both by Moncler Noir Kei; Ninomiya from Moncler’s Genius Next Chapter SS19 collection; Platform sandals by Miu Miu; Crown by Rick Owens

On Him: Windbreaker jacket and Bermuda pants, both by Cerruti 1881; Raine sneakers by Jimmy Choo

LOOK 3

On Her: Taffeta dress with rose and bow embellishments, crystal fringe necklace with silk rose, crystal fringe ear-clip, black stockings, all by Miu Miu; Metal belt by Prada

 On Him: Transparent coat with floral-print shirt and shorts, black derby shoes, CD ICON chain link necklace, all by Dior Men; Fendifiend sunglasses by Fendi 

LOOK 4

Printed jersey turtleneck, jacquard trousers, padded jacquard hat, all by Prada; CD ICON chain link necklace by Dior Men; Fendifiend sunglasses by Fendi 

LOOK 5

Cut-out knitted dress by Rick Owen; Tulle cape by Simone Rocha; Double viscose bodysuit and Metallica leather mules, both by Prada

LOOK 6

On Her: Satin top, shirt with front opening, printed skirt with rosette embroidery, satin hair band, necklace with bow, socks, all by Prada; FFreedom satin court pumps with crystals by Fendi

On Him: Short sleeves jacket, patterned T-shirt, shorts and sneakers, all by Fendi

LOOK 7

On Her: Seersucker Heart Daisies printed long dress, short cape and Signet cuff, all by Givenchy; Tigris collection earrings, ring, open ring and palladium-plated cocktail ring with crystals, all by Atelier Swarovski   

 On Him: Silver thread-embellished jacket and trousers, tank top, Shower Link necklace, 3 sizes of Signet rings, all by Givenchy 

LOOK 8

On Her: Puff-sleeved cropped sweatshirt, puffed mini-skirt, both by Dice Kayek; Crystal fringe ear-clip by Miu Miu; Sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana

On Him: S Tang army shirt by Shanghai Tang

LOOK 9

On Her: Patterned silk coat by Dries Van Noten; Silk bra-top by Marni; Cyclist Bermudas, FFreedom satin court pumps with crystals, Defender sunglasses, all by Fendi; Fluid Azzurro collection skinny choker and palladium-plated long drop earrings with crystals, both by Atelier Swarovski

On Him: Leather coat by Prada; Bucket feathered hat and pants, both by Valentino; Saddle messenger bag in calfskin by Dior Men; Raine sneakers by Jimmy Choo

Behind-the-scenes video

 

Photos: Jack Law
Video: Kingsley Lau
Art direction and styling: San Wong
Models: Maja M & Viktor F @ A1M Management
Hair: Catherine Au-Yeung  
Makeup: Esther Kwan

Celebs check out the latest luxurious lingerie at Intimissimi

Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi has just launched its latest collection of luxurious lingerie, all designed to boost the confidence of ladies from boardroom to bedroom. Soft, smooth and silky, the lingerie is available in a range of feminine colours and shapes – perfect for every mood.

 

To check out the latest collection, Hong Kong’s leading ladies thronged the brand’s Causeway Bay store, donning their favourite silks and triangle bras. Check out the video here:

 

 

Matched Winners: Sophisticated sportswear? You’d better believe it

           

There was a time when sporty shorties, sweatshirts and outerwear were all firmly consigned to the ‘not haute couture’ segment of any wardrobe. The times are changing, though, with many of the leading fashion brands all clamouring to turn these once-neglected garments into the heights of fashion statement pieces. Without further adieu, here are some carefully curated looks that give new meaning to the term ‘sophisticated sportswear’.

Sophisticated sportswear 1

Look 1 (Right)
Turtleneck sweatshirt and shorts by Prada; patterned bandana silk shirt, Go-logo leather belt bag and Bounce camouflage-patterned sneakers, all by Valentino Garavani; striped shorts by Loewe; Greg jacket by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; leather bracelets (worn as necklace) by Tod’s

Look 1 (Left)
Patterned blouson, patterned zippered sweatshirt, VLTN leather belt-bag, Bounce sneakers with feathers, all by Valentino Garavani; Nielson feathered T-shirt, jogging pants with zippered detail, both by Stella McCartney; sneakers by Hogan

Sophisticated sportswear 2

Look 2
Bourges vest by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; blazer and pullover, both by Hermès; naplak leather outerwear and trousers, both by Bally; VLTN leather belt-bag by Valentino Garavani

Sophisticated sportswear 3

Look 3
Patterned short-sleeved blouson, pants and patterned cap, all by Hermès; patterned blouson from Berluti’s KVA Capsule Collection; suede tote-bag and sneakers, both by Tod’s; striped sweater by Loewe

Sophisticated sportswear 4

Look 4
Oversized windbreaker and leather shirt, both by Bottega Veneta; Octagon grey jacket and shorts, both by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; Crew backpack in calf leather by Bally Retro; Fit sneakers by Maison Margiela; socks by Prada

Sophisticated sportswear 5

Look 5
Naplak leather outerwear, Crew backpack in calf leather and wool, both by Bally; black suit jacket with pants, both from Berluti’s KVA Capsule Collection; hooded sweatshirt by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; leather sneakers by Bottega Veneta

Sophisticated sportswear 6

Look 6
Lookjournalist navy blue jacket by Canada Goose; blazer in sand-coloured suede, leather bracelets and sunglasses, all by Tod’s; suede button-up shirt, knitted vest, and Type Sling leather bag, all by Bally; fishermen suede hat by Loewe; jogging pants by Moncler Genius Next Chapter

Photos: Jack Law
Fashion Direction & Styling: San Wong
Model: Hoon S @ Quest
Grooming: Esther Kwan

Leisure Trove: Fit things you ought to sport for luxury April accessories

Anyone who believes an outfit can be made without accessories, may reconsider after taking a scroll through these neon designer accessories, all carefully selected by Gafencu’s Style Team.

Clockwise from top:
1. Galaxia open-toe sandals with crystal embellishments by Rene Caovilla 
2. Multi-leather Amal Luwolt 70 ankle boot in by Malone Souliers 
3. Odette bag in Saffiano leather by Prada
4. Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples

Clockwise from top left:
1. Sunglasses by Loewe
2. DIOR x KAWS Bee keyring by Dior Men
3. Heeled mule in silver by Prada
4. Diamond sneaker with crystal embellishments by Jimmy Choo

Clockwise from top:
1. Two-tone zip-around wallet by Loewe
2. Faye belt bag in gold metallic nappa leather by Jimmy Choo
3. Leather Oxford shoe with rubber sole by Prada
4. Rainbow metallic multicoloured plain card holder by Loewe
5. Embroidered slipper by Loewe
6. Sunglasses by Valentino

april accessories

From top:
1. Vara Bow Rainbow bag in multicoloured calfskin by Salvatore Ferragamo
2. Bobby keyring by Dior Men
3. Rainbow Varina ballet flat in multicoloured calfskin leather by Salvatore Ferragamo
4. DIOR x KAWS Bee charm by Dior Men
5-6. Dragonfly charm and beetle charm in calfskin by Loewe

april accessories

From top:
1. Madame Mini Chaine bag in calf souple leather by Delvaux
2. Glittering sunglasses by Burberry
3. Celebrita Plato evening sandals with crystals by Rene Caovilla

Rewind: Our favourite SS19 collections from Tokyo Fashion Week 2019

Toyko Fashion Week 2019 kicked off this Monday, much to the delight of those  who enjoy the wacky, weird and boundary-breaking styles of the modern garment industry. With a reputation for creating bold and extravagant runways, the Summer / Spring show was all about outré, outstanding fashion that will no doubt prove to be valuable additions to your wardrobe this summer.

Malamute

Local Tokyo designer Mari Odaka unleashed her ninth collection, which consisted of crocheted knitwear summer dresses and cool cow-boyish two pieces. The contrasting beiges and reds pair strongly with each other ensuring bold statement pieces, but while the patterns themselves are unique, they are subtle enough to be worn during the day as well. Malamute‘s sophisticated collection is appropriate to wear wherever and whenever.

Kotohayokozawa 

If anyone could make ragamuffin chic, it’s designer  Kotoha Yokozawa. Her eponymous brand, kotohayokozawa, aims to explore the relationship between touch and texture, translates to uneven patterns, unique stitchings and nostalgic children’s pop-art in her clothing line. Using mostly soft colours, the collection captures a rare-yet-successful mixture of calmness and chaos.

tiit Tokyo

Designers Sho Iwata and Hiroshi Takizawa of tiit tokyo have created a rather darling collection for SS19. With a clear focus on such natural hues as blue and green, the pieces feature beautiful effects from sheer lace to feminine-plaids (who would have thought that was possible?) and of course, everyone’s favourite come-back, the belt-bag. 

Jenny Fax

Taiwanese designer Shueh Jen-Fang of Jenny Fax is the winner of our favourite SS19 collection to come out of Tokyo Fashion Week. In fact, we’ve been counting down the days until Spring so we could finally let it escape from our closets. A series clearly inspired by the retro-style of ’80s, the range is absolutely electric with its outrageous proportions, neon colours and fresh take at how a belly-button should stand out.

Text:Bailey Atkinson

 

Sprig Festival: Cultivate your sense of style with these hot spring accessories

Although Chinese New Year festivities are still in full swing, it’s wholly understandable if you’ve yet to find the time do the requisite retail therapy in preparation for the warmer season to come. If you’re just such an individual, fear not, for the Gafencu style team has carefully curated a selection of the latest must-have spring accessories to complement every outfit.

Spring Accessories 1

Collection 1

  1. Shoulder-bag in leather with heart-shaped buckle by Kate Spade
  2. Clic-H bag in calfskin by Hermès
  3. Palace sandal with crystal heel by Gianvito Rossi
  4. Leather charm by Bottega Veneta
  5. Billfold wallet in nappa leather by Bottega Veneta
  6. Heart Leaf brooch and Heart Leaf hoop earrings, both by Givenchy
  7. Low-top sneaker with feathers by Valentino

Spring Accessories 2

Collection 2

  1. Guirlande de Cartier bag in calfskin by Cartier
  2. With Love Charm necklace and Pavé Diamond Heart Charm necklace by Harry Winston
  3. HW Logo ring by Harry Winston
  4. Piaget Rose collection necklace and rings, all by Piaget
  5. Happy Hearts bangles in rose gold and mother-of-pearl by Chopard
  6. Happy Hearts rings in rose gold with mother-of-pearl and diamonds by Chopard

Spring Accessories 3

Collection 3

  1. Cinhetic To Go shoulder-bag in calfskin by Hermès
  2. Coin purse in printed nappa leather by Bottega Veneta
  3. Kelly Mini-Picnic bag in calfskin and wicker by Hermès
  4. Brooch and earrings set with pearls and cubic zirconia by Bottega Veneta
  5. Sofy shoulder-bag in crocodile-printed leather by Bally

Spring Accessories 4

Collection 4

  1. Vrey low-top trainer in tartan print by Bally
  2. Multicolour intrecciato calfskin bag by Bottega Veneta
  3. Bracelet in Togo calfskin by Hermès
  4. Stainless steel sailing bracelets by Omega
  5. Bracelets in nappa leather with oxidised silver by Bottega Veneta
  6. Card case and minipouch trick in Saffiano leather, both by Prada

Spring Accessories 5

Collection 5

  1. Possession collection bangle in 18K white gold by Piaget
  2. Midnight Planétarium watch in pink gold case by Van Cleef & Arpels
  3. Pierre Arpels Pastilles cufflinksby Van Cleef & Arpels
  4. Panthère de Cartier double-loop watch by Cartier
  5. Happy Hearts necklace in 18K rose gold with mother-of-pearl and diamonds by Chopard
  6. Ice Cube bangle and ring in fairmined white gold, both by Chopard
  7. Love necklace by Cartier
  8. Love pink and white gold bracelets and pink gold ring with diamonds, all by Cartier
  9. Vintage Alhambra 10-motif necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
  10. Magic Alhambra 2-motif earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
  11. Omega Flower bracelet by Omega
  12. Vintage Alhambra 5-motif bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels

Photos: Jack Law
Art Direction & Styling: San Wong

Supper Class: Haute couture and haute cuisine go hand in hand

How about staying at home and sharing a romantic candlelight dinner with your special someone this Valentine’s Day? But for haute cuisine to be really hot, culinary skills won’t be the only thing you will need, you need to bring your A game to the style department as well. After all, haute couture and haute cuisine indeed go hand in hand. Here’s how to nail the look.

 

Behind-the-scenes video:            

 

           

Photos: Jack Law
Art direction: San Wong
Video: Kingsley Lau
Models: Daniel Y, Minon Kim
Makeup: Esther Kwan
Hair: Catherine Au-Yeung
Venue: DADA Kitchen Showroom

Roberto Cavalli: Hong Kong pop-up store grand opening

Renowned luxury Italian fashion brand, Roberto Cavalli has opened up a pop-up shop in Hong Kong’s Harbour City mall. To celebrate the brand’s arrival to the city, Cavalli’s Creative Director Paul Surridge paid a visit to Hong Kong and spoke to Gafencu about the special occasion for the company.

Digging into the glamour and animalier of Cavalli’s collections, and most recently Surridge’s debut V1PER sneaker (worn by Kim Kardashian West), we spoke about consumerism, lifestyle and the evolving notions around streetwear.

The event hosted 200 guests including local celebrities, socialites and the brand’s top VIPs. In attendance was international supermodel Ming Xi, who initially walked the runway with Cavalli in the early stages of his career and is now a brand guest. He remarked “It is such a remarkable occasion and I feel really blessed to witness this moment”.

Roberto Cavalli
Timmy Xu and Creative Director Paul Surridge

When asked why Hong Kong was chosen as the global launch for the pop-up store concept, Surridge noted, “Hong Kong is a natural choice, because the city is always so vibrant and energetic. Hong Kong never disappoints!”

Roberto Cavalli Pop-Up Store
Shop 2221, Level 2, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City,
3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Rock and Rolex: Add a hint of haute horology to your fashionable outfits

           

Sequinned dresses, shimmering shirts, velour suits or striped sweaters – no matter how chic your haute couture ensemble may look, adding a dash of haute horology to the mix will always aid in ramping up your fashionista flair. Below, we highlight a stand-out selection of his-and-hers looks to help you ‘Rock and Rolex’ in style.

Rock and Rolex 1

Look 1:

Her: Evening gown with rhinestones, half-moon earrings, both by Giorgio Armani; velvet sandals by Blugirl    

Him: Velvet evening jacket, velvet shirt and trousers, all by Giorgio Armani; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in 18K yellow Rolesor with white mother-of-pearl and diamonds by Rolex

Rock and Rolex 2

Look 2: 

Her: Dress with feathers and crystal beads, silver skinny-belt, both by Blumarine; glittering platform sandals from Miu Miu’s Resort Collection  

Him: Grey patterned suit by Berluti; shirt and velvet loafers by Giorgio Armani; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in 18K yellow Rolesor with white mother-of-pearl and diamonds by Rolex

Rock and Rolex 3

Look 3: 

Her: Velvet dress with sequined bow collar and velvet sandals, both by Blugirl; earrings by Giorgio Armani; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18K white  gold with white mother-of-pearl and diamonds by Rolex 

Him: Velvet tuxedo jacket and dress shirt, both by Suitsupply; dress pants and velvet loafers, both by Bottega Veneta 

Rock and Rolex 4

Look 4:

Her: Furry coat with silk top, both by Giorgio Armani  

Him: Turtleneck sweater with leather pants, both by Givenchy; Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in 18K Everose gold by Rolex

Rock and Rolex 5

Look 5:

Her: Glittering party dress by Paule Ka; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18K Everose gold with mother-of-pearl butterflies and diamonds by Rolex  

Him: Velvet shirt-jacket and patterned trousers,both by Giorgio Armani; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 watch in 18K Everose Rolesor by Rolex

Rock and Rolex 6

Look 6:

Her: Sequined dress by Bottega Veneta; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18K yellow gold with malachite and diamonds 

Him: Patterned blazer by Giorgio Armani; dress shirt by Suitsupply; Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in 18K Everose gold by Rolex

Rock and Rolex 7

Look 7:

Her: Leopard-printed lurex backless gown, tulle cape, glittering platform sandals, all from Miu Miu’s Resort Collection

Photos: Neville Lee  
Art Direction & Styling : San Wong   
Model : Klara K @ Quest, Hubert W @ A1M Management    
Makeup : Zoe Fan  
Hair : Catherine Au-Yeung    
Venue : Dragonfly