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June 1st, 2009

Natalia Brilli On Pedder Ho
“Been a long time since I Rock ‘N’ Rolled!”

Alchemists once sought unsuccessfully to turn ordinary materials into precious ones. The idea was to take something like common lead and make it into gold. Viewing a sample of Natalia Brilli’s accessories last week, I was struck at how she manages a similar formula – and succeeds. (more…)

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May 26th, 2009

APC store Hong Kong HK
Check out that classic Rock ‘n’ Roll strut!

O.k., so the band’s real name is Housse De Racket, but you could have easily been mistaken after catching their live show on Sunday night. Brought in to perform at the after party for the new A.P.C. store in Central, Housse De Racket put on a memorable, rocking performance.

How many members are there in the band? (more…)

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November 17th, 2008

Dysemevas pop up store HK

Dysemevas, the pop-up store showcasing designers from China launched last week on the Sheung Wan end of Hollywood Road. The opening night featured a solid turnout by Hong Kong scene-sters and fashion insiders. (more…)

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November 14th, 2008

Vivienne Westwood Hong Kong

Even among trendsetters, Vivienne Westwood has had a colorful career. While other fashion designers mine Punk for inspiration, this pioneer actually lived it and helped define it! (more…)

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October 14th, 2008

Dsquared flagship store Hong

D-mop, Comme des Garçons, Martin Margiela, Billionaire Boys Club, and Hoods Hong Kong have a new neighbor. DSquared2 recently opened the doors to their new flagship store in the former Diesel space on On Lan Street in Central.

Founded by Canadian twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten, the pair moved to Italy in 1991 to pursue their dream of launching their own fashion label. Fast forward seventeen years and the brothers are international sensations, known for making clothing that combines Italian elegance with their Canadian roots. (more…)

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October 6th, 2008

Dysemevas China fashion sto

From November 11th until December 21st, Hong Kong will play host to Dysemevas, a pop-up store set in an emerging area along the far end of Hollywood Road.

The shop, with an expiry date of six-weeks, features work by ten designers who are based in China (inclusive of Hong Kong.) Each week the two-level store will highlight different combinations of designers and build around a particular theme.

What will they be selling? (more…)

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April 9th, 2008

Olsen twins Hong Kong model

The Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley, stopped by Hong Kong to launch the Spring / Summer 2008 collection of their Elizabeth and James line. The turnout for the event, held at the fashion retailer Lane Crawford, was strong. Local celebrities, fashion industry insiders, the party crowd and a small but enthusiastic gang of kids were in attendance. (more…)

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March 17th, 2008

Chanel art Lagerfeld Zaha H

I’m still catching up with everything that transpired last week. Wednesday night, Karl Lagerfeld, fashion designer extraordinaire, and lauded architect Zaha Hadid were on hand for an exclusive event celebrating the first stop of the Chanel Mobile Art tour.

The unique futuristic structure designed by Hadid can be disassembled and will remain on tour until 2010. The exhibition inside contains installations by twenty contemporary artists and will travel to just five other cities in the world. (more…)

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February 29th, 2008

Adidas originals Diesel den

Wednesday night was the launch of the Adidas Originals / Diesel Denim collaboration. The event was held on Kingston Street in Causeway Bay in both the Diesel and Adidas stores which are adjacent to one another. With a live performance by 24 Herbs and a set by DJ Becareful (aka Sam Lee,) the party got off to a good start. The two large shops had been emptied out for the night’s party. Just how crowded was it inside? (more…)

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February 27th, 2008

Chanel art show Hong Kong H

Last week I booked a ticket to check out the Chanel Mobile Art exhibition on opening day, Wednesday, February 27th. Getting there today was easy. Starting from the Chanel store in Central, I walked under the footbridge to get to the pavilion. The way was well labeled with signs.

Chanel mobile art Hong Kong

Once inside the tunnel you take the second right and walk towards City Hall. Near the beginning of the parking structure I found the entranceway staircase and proceeded up.

I arrived early so that I could admire Zaha Hadid’s contemporary art container before heading inside. From its perch on top of a parking garage in the middle of Central, the Chanel Mobile Art pavilion has some pretty famous neighbors. (more…)

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