Tag: Fashion

Gucci’s new store celebrates the ‘do it yourself’ spirit

With its recent flagship store reopening at Landmark, Gucci has once again shown why it’s a brand with a difference.

Creating a space that is instantly recognisable as Gucci, the store is huge by Hong Kong standards, boasting 7,700 sq. ft of floor area, spread across two storeys, featuring an extensive range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collection, handbags, accessories, shoes and watches.

The collection and store design matches Creative Director Alessandro Michele’s whimsical, idiosyncratic aesthetic style and evokes the same retro-chic vibe that Gucci has been aiming for in the last few years.

To accentuate the fashion label’s new direction, the ground floor of the newly refurbished store houses the Gucci DIY (Do It Yourself) service that allows customers to personalise certain products to best express their individualism.

As expected in any Gucci event, the launch cocktail party saw a host of socialites attending the event. Among those spotted were Kary Ng, Aarif Lee, Hilary Tsui, Wyman Wong, Carmen Yim, Yen Kuok, Antonia Li, Tiffany Chan, Rene Chu and many more.

Appealing layers: The art of layering this fall

What better way to remain warm and look stylish than by layering clothes? But it’s so easy to go wrong with layering. Mismatched layering can spoil your entire look. Here are some ways you can master the fine art of layering this fall.

Fashion Centrestage: new collections unveiled for the Elites

A spectacular “Elites” gala was held this September to mark the commencement of the three-day fashion show Centrestage. Festivities opened with showcases from home-grown label FFIXXED STUDIOS and Korean designer Juun.J. 

Hot & Cold: Straddling two seasons? Here’s what to wear

With autumn already setting in and winter just around the corner, here are our tips on what to wear to look stylish and feel comfortable at the same time.

Check out the video below to see the behind-the-scenes action.

MINI hosts YDC 2017 to support young fashion designers in Hong Kong

Fashion and automobiles have something common in their DNA. They both go a long way in revealing about their owners’ personality.

So it should hardly come as a surprise that iconic carmaker, MINI, known for the unique make of its models MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman and MINI Cooper, has been supporting budding Hong Kong fashion labels for quite some time now.

As a natural extension of that, MINI recently sponsored the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2017 (YDC). Young, upcoming designers like Aries Sin, Mim Mak and Derek Chan showcased their talents in the contest.

As a tribute to MINI, each of the designers created small MINI-inspired mementos for the occasion.

Apart from the beautiful designs on the ramp, what caught our attention was the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible which was displayed for the first time at the venue.

In the spotlight: Moiselle’s recent fashion show stops traffic at Hong Kong

International fashion brand, Moiselle, literally brought traffic to a halt, as it organised a fashion show in open air on Duddell Street in Central to showcase its Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Styled in the manner of a street fashion party, Moiselle’s “STOP THE TRAFFIC” party was a celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Creative Director Harris Chan reached out to his muses to walk in the commemorative Fall/Winter 2017 show. People from different walks of life like Candy Chuang, Yvonne Fong, Mingzi Ye, Zing, Jonathan Cheung, Natalie Chan, Antonia Li and many more walked the ramp, along with 42 professional models. The Fall/Winter collection showcased a playful and romantic style, drawing inspirations from renowned Spanish architect Antonia Gaudi’s aesthetics. Talking about the inspiration, Harris mentioned that it was his objective to mingle glamour with street fashion this time around.

The event attracted Hong Kong’s movers and shakers, including celebrities Rosamund Kwan, Lynn Xiong, Qiqi, Jade Kwan, Kary Ng, Fish Liew, Angela Yuen, Jennifer Yu, Hanna Chan and socialites Pansy Ho, Michelle Cheng, Yvette Yung, Brandon Chau, Jenny Wong Chau, Justin Hui, Adrienne Hui, Sarbina Ho, Alison Chan, Queenie Law, Nicola Cheung-Young, etc.

Genesis of a bag: D’Auchel’s bespoke bags take shape in front of your eyes

What is your take on bags? Do you think of them as accessories or fashion statements or just utility items? Well, it’s time to think again, as premium French handbag brand D’AUCHEL makes them an once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In a world where everything becomes ‘oh-so-last-season’ in a jiffy, D’AUCHEL’s handbags are eternal, classic, 100% handmade and crafted from top-quality leather.

In an atelier adjoining the showroom, skilled artisans painstakingly produce their labour of love; from cutting to stitching to putting the final touches, each step takes extreme diligence and it may take around two weeks to have the finished product in your hand.

While this is far longer than an average bag-buying experience, it’s worth the wait for a completely bespoke bag that will cater to your specific requirements in a way that an off-the-shelf bag never will.

Olivier Dauchez, the brand’s CEO, explains, “This is not a shop, but a showroom. The models displayed here are not for sale. Clients can choose a model and request modifications to it in terms of size, colour, material, extra zippers, pockets and so on.”

As is eminently clear, D’AUCHEL bags are not for everyone. But, those who prefer discreet luxury over OTT extravagance, do pay a visit to the maison and atelier tucked away in a corner of Central. But remember, it’s strictly by appointment only.

Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

Gieves & Hawkes’ recent flagship store launch attended by HK’s most stylish gentlemen

 

British menswear label Gieves & Hawkes recently opened its renovated flagship store at Harbour City with an exclusive cocktail party on 14 September.

Following the award-winning interior decoration of its Savile Row showroom, the Asia flagship store too is done up with signature smoked oak paneling, handmade details, iron work, soft lighting, etc., recreating the same intimate feel of its Savile Row counterpart.

The exclusive event was attended by Ji Jin-Hee who officiated the toasting ceremony with Nick Keyte, Wan Choe and other top management of Gieves & Hawkes. The event also attracted the most stylish gentlemen in town, including Eric Kwok, Derek Tsang, Alex Lam, Christopher Owen, Jake Astor, Max Johnson, Stanley Sun, Aric Chen, Jamie Lee, Dennis Wong, Derek Yeung and many more.

To mark the occasion, Gieves & Hawkes is also hosting an exhibition called “The Invention of The British Gentleman” at Harbour City. This exhibition gives guests a sneak peek into its vast archives that record the evolution of gentlemen’s dressing spanning centuries.

Gieves & Hawkes “The Invention of the British Gentleman” Details
Date: 14 to 20 September 2017
Time: Open daily, 10am to 10pm
Venue: Atrium I, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Hong Kong

Traditional cheongsams with a modern twist displayed at Knitwear Symphony 2017

When former model Grace Choi launched her cheongsam fashion label, Yi-ming, her aim was to bring together traditional Chinese fashion with modern sensibilities.

As a next step, Yi-ming has launched its first-ever knitwear cheongsam collection called ‘Peach Blossom ‧ Haze’, in collaboration with The Woolmark Company.

The collection was recently displayed at the Knitwear Symphony 2017 hosted by Hong Kong Knitwear Innovation and Design Society, where famous model, Coco Chiang, and celebrity, Corinna Chamberlain walked the ramp for Yi-ming.
Featuring cheongsams with sharp silhouettes in grey, peach and aqua green, the collection was a perfect example of functional winter-wear with a hint of glamour.

The comfort factor is heightened by the use of the widely acclaimed Australian Merino wool. Merino wool is hailed as a versatile, multifunctional material because of its natural features, such as breathability, moisture management, elasticity and resistance to odour.

Talking about the collaboration with The Woolwork Company, Grace Choi says, “Choosing knitwear merino wool on cheongsam design is widely appreciated, and no longer limit to crowd with model figures to wear.”

Gieves & Hawkes hosts exhibition on evolution of British gentleman’s fashion for over 200 years

Revisiting 246 years of heritage, Gieves & Hawkes celebrates the evolution of British genteel fashion with an exhibition named “The Invention of The British Gentleman” to be held at Atrium I, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Hong Kong from 14 to 20 September 2017 between 10am and 10pm.

Gieves & Hawkes can justifiably take credit for the sartorial evolution of the British elite; after all, they have dressed ten generations of British royalty, right from King George III in 1803 to Princes William and Harry in recent times!

Starting as outfitters to Britain’s most top-ranking military officers, Gieves & Hawkes gradually expanded to become the final word in civilian clothing as well.

The exhibition showcases the brand’s rich history from the 18th century archival collections to recent ready-to-wear ranges.

The exhibition will also feature an inspiring video documenting the brand’s journey from its illustrious past to a modern-day, fashion-forward future.