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Franco-African Designer Showcase Part 1: a Familiar Name TOPd Keeps Passion Glowing

Franco-African Designer Showcase Part 1: a Familiar Name TOPd Keeps Passion Glowing

Compared to a few years back when I first blogged about then walked the runway for TOPd (The Original People Design)’s passionate and bold collection, Amina Lamarre‘s latest designs not only continue to channel individuality, personality and authenticity with dramatic colours and unique exaggerated African prints, but also uphold a strong style statement that will… Continue Reading

Wish Every Day was Christmas!

Wish Every Day was Christmas!

Arrrggghhh! I know, I know, everyone has got back into work mode after the Christmas and New Year breaks a few weeks back except me. I have literally had difficulties getting over my prolonged holiday mentality since I came back from a merry Christmas getaway in Taichung (this time procrastination is more intense than ever… Continue Reading

I Say NO to Fashion Rules (are there such things?) – Everyone can be a Model: Women’s Day Fashion Show (Hong Kong) Backstage

I Say NO to Fashion Rules (are there such things?) – Everyone can be a Model: Women’s Day Fashion Show (Hong Kong) Backstage

I do not reach the height of 175cm, but so what? I do not need to look up to the petite editor Myroslava Duma to feel better about myself either. The high-end fashion world, however, is full of contradictions. If you ask “America’s Next Top Model” judges what makes a female supermodel, they will probably give… Continue Reading

Magnan & Tse: French-Chinese Fashion Fusion

Magnan & Tse: French-Chinese Fashion Fusion

In a wonderful quiet corner in the heart of the city, I found this chic boutique with a strong character owned by a Parisian-born Chinese architect turned fashion designer, Tse Yuen-Man. Tse started her career as an architect until two years ago in 2009, she launched the precious apparel brand Magnan & Tse. That explains… Continue Reading