Read on before you judge too soon. I am not posting another usual style post. It is a retelling of my self-realization journey through hooking up with an empowered autonomous designer – Sydney-based Sandi for Sandra Motallebi. From the moment I received an encouraging initial comment about La Mode by GV Miao from Sandi that… Continue Reading
Ta-da! La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 was finished perfectly on January 14 with some exceptionally touching, heartfelt, deeply personal and very moving thankful moments of the past year received. Thank you to all our contestants for their interest in taking part and their support for the giveaway which cannot be… Continue Reading
It is not like any other giveaway, it is wrapped in all my love and sincerity for you at this time of the year! After all the excitement of quite a few boisterous Christmas parties, it is time to withdraw to my quiet place and count the many, many blessings I have, both past and… Continue Reading
Taking the opportunity of this Year of the Dragon, widely believed to be the most auspicious year in the Chinese zodiac cycle which comes only once every 12 years, luxury brands have been coming in droves to launch their Year of the Dragon special edition products to boost business (remember my previous post on my… Continue Reading
The show rounded off with Ho Kin Wah’s knitwear collection titled “Fashion Evolution” for 1997, the year of political significance to the Hong Kongers. The collection was a good showcase for the designer’s brilliant craftsmanship. The chunky knit off-shoulder jumper in embellished stitch and the long knit coat full of decorative details show a hint… Continue Reading
Here comes another delicious and my most favorite collection in the show by Wines Chan, the designer of WinZchan whose “A Passer-By” represents a kinda transitory love. Classical inspired, romantic and elegant are the best words to describe her works. The collection was based on inspiration from the poem “une passante” by Charles Baudelaire and… Continue Reading
Though I was born in the States, I spent my childhood mostly in Hong Kong when my half Chinese and half American father, who was a businessman decided to move his family to Hong Kong after my birth. Being conscious of my Chinese identity, I got that attached feeling to Hong Kong probably because I… Continue Reading