NEVER Let Me Go
OUR MOVIE OF THE MOMENT It’s not just about our Fleamadonna frocks and Jeffrey Campbell shoes! We too LOVE to catch a good movie. Taking the spotlight of Oscar powerhouse, “Black Swan” momentarily, we would like to introduce a movie that promises to tug your heartstrings – “Never Let Me Go.” “Never Let Me Go”...
PARADISE Found
Jean Michel Ruis was born in France but his soul is more carioca *than a lot of Brazilians themselves. He grew up in Africa due his father’s work and as an adult, he became a curious traveler searching new destinations or rediscovering the classical ones. “The first time I visited Rio de Janeiro, I felt...
Which BAUHAUS?
Bauhaus = The famed German design school or the goth music band leaded by Peter Murphy from Northampton? The answer is not easy and it may represent a genuine case study in the history of copyright. Afterall the Bauhaus band indeed adopted the logo from the Bauhaus school designed by Oskar Schlemmer as their official...
The ZUAVA Pants
“Zwawa” was the name of a tribe living in northern Africa (more or less the present day Algeria) where people were used to dressing in large and short trousers, laced just below the knees. The zuava pants were adopted by French colonial soldiers in mid 19th century and they traveled to Europe, where zuava pants...
The Atlas of Images by ABY WARBURG
Abraham Moritz “Aby” Warburg (1866-1929), was one of the most important art historian ever. Born from a wealthy family of German Jewish bankers (the family private bank still exist now in Hamburg) the young Aby snubbed the family business, turning his attention to the study of art. His work varied from symbology in Italian Renaissance...
CHADCHATS
No holds barred! Chad Burton, a visionary with the Midas touch – dabbling in all aspects of fashion and art; creating an kaleidoscopic realm that is surreal yet crazy-fun at the same time! We caught up with the wunderkind recently, chatted about his inspirations and the life-size cutout of Paris Hilton in his room. Take...
KARLWOULDLOVETHIS
With a wardrobe that most girls covet, fashion blogger Jess Dempsey is the epitome of a true-blue fashionista. She seeks solace in anything Karl Lagerfeld. Over the years, she gained immense popularity through her sartorial fashion choices. With immense rising popularity, we talk to this fashion star in-the-making about her life and most importantly, whatwouldkarldo:...
The Return Of EVA PERÓN
Probably the most impressive street manifestation of fashion in Argentina – more than two million people attended the funeral service of Eva Perón; in August of 1952. The main street avenues of Buenos Aires were fully packed with men wearing impeccable suits, regimental uniforms by hundreds, women wrapped with mink furs, berets, tailored skirts and...
The IT BOY From Brazil
Prominently one the most important beachwear producer – with almost a hundred brands producing 284 millions pieces per year – Brazil has developed its own strong national identity in terms of design. In Rio Fashion Week latest edition, it will be Lucas Nascimento’s third time sending his collection down the runway. This Brazilian designer (...
ALABELBY Spring/Summer 2011
As a self-taught designer, Mic Eaton has everything to be proud of. With an energetic vision, experimental concepts and strong imagination for his love for colour and exaggerated shape; took him to launch his inaugural collection at Australian Fashion Week in 2005. He was hence awarded the Australian Designer of The Year due to his...
EVERLASTING LUXX
This was going to be my first time staying at a new hotel in Bangkok in quite a while. Being a frequent traveller to this noisy and chaotic city, I was used to a certain routine; and it always started with a familiar hotel with familiar faces and surroundings. Finding this hotel was not going...
Dialogue With JACKLYN SOO
Jacquelyn is a versatile artist, accomplished in visual arts and music. She started her creative works as a Fine Art student in 1997, later obtaining her Degree (Hons) in Fine Art in 2005- 2006 at LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts where she was given a scholarship and travel grant to Hong Kong to pursue her...
KAAL E. SUKTAE Spring/Summer 2011
Kaal E. Suktae Spring/Summer 2011 collection derived its inspiration from futuristic elements from modern life, such as constructive robot toys, remote controls, automobile designs, etc. These advance elements are incorporated to execute new cuttings hence reflecting on the designs...
RUMER Through The Grapevine
Rumer spent the very early years of her life in Pakistan. Being the youngest of seven children who found themselves living in a foreign expat colony, with no TV or newspapers. Instead of running wild with other kids in the enclosed community, she seeks solace in music. Recounting all her harsh tribulations which includes feeling...
M.L.F. Studio
This year’s Music For Life, a charity event held by Studio Brussel radio station from Belgium, took place in the fine fashion city of Antwerp. The aim this year was to help the 15 million children worldwide affected by Aids from one or both of their parents. Aids not only kills their chances of a...
Winter WONDERLAND
The giant Ferris wheel is a sight to see against the dark winter night sky. It’s the third edition of Winterland held in Hasselt. What I love is that true warm feeling of Christmas you experience the second you step foot into this Christmas carnival, contrary to the cold winter air. You can’t help but...
A TARTE in Tokyo
The 2-storey, non-descript building at a corner of a quiet street in Daikanyama can just be another typical building. It is beige, has a row of potted plants and a small entrance with no signage what-so-ever. Don’t be fooled! Look a little closer, take a peak and step inside. You will discover a pleasurable world...
This is our VIRGIN post.
We have been waiting to do this forever. And it finally dawned on us that we just had to get this started in the new year, by hook or by crook! Fortunately, we managed to launch this safely without harming, killing or stealing from anyone. We really want this to be original. Because this is...
