tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267348132024-03-13T17:10:55.642+08:00Shopaholics Anonymous MalaysiaA place where every doubts and problems in your life could be cured with only one way ... shopping, shopping, and shopping. Please take note that this blog is not affiliated to Shopaholics Anonymous (if its exists in Malaysia), both officially and/or unofficially.Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.comBlogger542125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-49949576869163707002010-09-01T00:50:00.003+08:002010-09-01T00:57:49.046+08:00Visit My New Home :D<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Hi everyone,<br /><br />After four consecutive years purveying you with the hot and the latest news in fashion world, Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia has moved into a new home. What's more, I've also renamed the blog from Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia to <a href="http://fashionheavenrants.blogspot.com/">Fashion Heaven Rants</a>, since people are more familiar with Fashion Heaven rather than its mouthful former name.<br /><br />But don't fret because even though Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia will remain as an archive, the spirit of the blog will always prevail at Fashion Heaven Rants. Therefore, please drop by when you're free and don't forget to leave your comments as well.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Shaiful</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-40046809308175227902010-07-04T12:44:00.002+08:002010-07-04T12:47:22.551+08:00We're Closing Down (Temporarily)<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi all,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due to the the incessant spamming activity occurred, we'll be closing down this blog for a while and we shall return with a spanking new look soon. Thank you so much for your support since the last four years.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Regards,</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shaiful</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-70336341698999700352009-11-12T20:22:00.002+08:002009-11-12T20:53:49.376+08:00Hey There ...<span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Oh dear, for the consecutive time, I am so sorry for not updating this blog. Reason being, my magazine has just been launched last month and currently, I am finishing my third issue, before starting out with January and February issues.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpIv7XfZWFtugSkf-t3dblSGeZ9d-YXuOveRAoxiLbqcjCJCW4Ff9_OBVuGLqGv4v2Ild3KhyphenhyphenFP4aTOD1WBRtKBSvrV1uGmEXlS77A255K3oAfIRgRAsRdEg4BXGggDtjgkgXfg/s1600-h/modelle_nov09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpIv7XfZWFtugSkf-t3dblSGeZ9d-YXuOveRAoxiLbqcjCJCW4Ff9_OBVuGLqGv4v2Ild3KhyphenhyphenFP4aTOD1WBRtKBSvrV1uGmEXlS77A255K3oAfIRgRAsRdEg4BXGggDtjgkgXfg/s200/modelle_nov09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403199393807652290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Ah yes, like they say, no dreams are too small and all it takes is plenty of hard work and creative minds to achieve what you want. Well, I've been working and toiling almost seven days a week non-stop since last September, and although the first issue turned out to be quite disastrous (with wrong credits being applied to the wrong clothes sold by wrong retailers. Horrors!)<br /><br />It did not determined me to keep on working on the second issue. Thank God, the response that I had received so far was positive, and I can't deny receiving bad responses too, but I try not to give a damn because we can't please everyone most of the time.<br /><br />With my business keeps me tied to the workstation, I rarely have the chance to attend events these days. And to be honest, due to my business, I also didn't shave for weeks. Hahaha, funny right? Nevertheless, that is what I call the labor of love and this labor of love is the only reason that keeps me alive and breathing. So, for you readers out there, I do have a small favor to ask and it's simple - can you go to your nearest bookstore or newsstands and get a copy of MODÈLLE magazine?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Why? As a new magazine, it is essential for us to gain your support as it will guarantee our survival in this competitive market. Without strong support from you, there is no doubt a magazine will survive by the time it reaches its third month. Thus, that explains how important it is for you to support MODÈLLE. </span>And before I forgot, kindly be advised that MODÈLLE is not the upgraded version of MODELS Magazine. MODÈLLE is conceived with my both hands and it has nothing to do with that tasteless publication.<br /><br />I guess that's it for now. If there is a knack of free time in the future, I will return to the fashion blogging scene once again and it's a promise. Take care :D<br /><br />Bisous,<br />Shaiful </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-78191627668456462332009-10-01T11:18:00.003+08:002009-10-01T11:54:09.085+08:00La Reine de Seduction ... Fendi SS10 Ready-to-Wear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieAxLGPHJVPO_miXAdvnBSXAXuQUOB0jbESa6-RnTNx3rMC2ePzxHWqcifH3kamQEx-TLm8AoyCCYg68imqwqdYg4gD98DQ2s9MA48Et0zTAhiX7Z9CzhXaq-gx-yiiAQuVj22Uw/s1600-h/fendiss10-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieAxLGPHJVPO_miXAdvnBSXAXuQUOB0jbESa6-RnTNx3rMC2ePzxHWqcifH3kamQEx-TLm8AoyCCYg68imqwqdYg4gD98DQ2s9MA48Et0zTAhiX7Z9CzhXaq-gx-yiiAQuVj22Uw/s200/fendiss10-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387471196203222418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >There’s nothing much to say about Fendi’s spring/summer 2010 lineup. The styles are almost the same as the previous spring/summer offerings – </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >seductive and timeless. But the good thing is, they’re getting more feminine these days.<br /><br />Playing with the subtle hues of ecru, ivory and off-pastels mixed with hints of red, orange and yellowish green, the show was presented to Fendi coveters and supportive media members in a transitive way.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >The show started with</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" > a lineup of clothes bearing the basic silhouettes. Almost everything was done using sheer fabric, except for an iridescent belted dress with long skirt.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5dshNqA7iEZv7ZbTu3K5pjEnpSK7f1dDJjtPNOKpKtFkDXIHlXsgMF4xWD4RH-M0LpNW9QNmcvRRI6RSX6tdedY9cyuhRsclIXff8deNzWueElReRGH99RnVRMkxF4OQnrRxLQ/s1600-h/fendiss10-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5dshNqA7iEZv7ZbTu3K5pjEnpSK7f1dDJjtPNOKpKtFkDXIHlXsgMF4xWD4RH-M0LpNW9QNmcvRRI6RSX6tdedY9cyuhRsclIXff8deNzWueElReRGH99RnVRMkxF4OQnrRxLQ/s200/fendiss10-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387471203840429122" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Amidst the conventional and clean shapes, designer Karl Lagerfeld has added some hints of understated quirkiness such as the mini paper bag skirt with slim self-belt in a darker tone, translucent chiffon shirt-like cape with standing collar, ecru jumpsuit with graceful butterfly sleeves and a skirt in grapefruit hue with heightened pleated front. There were a couple of looks worn with bra tops, bringing forth nuances of a woman’s sensuality.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >In the second set, I can hear Lagerfeld’s message to w</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >omen all over clearly. He’s likely trying to confide them to embrace their sensuality and forget about their problems and yes, the bad economic situation. Just get into the dresses or ensembles and play.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLic23RIyPVl6knFRQtxxPYAhIQ6aHam4OdaTwcGCfpaJejOCABkTQCba3O69Tn21E5_XLloaVvRh9tTDeWQ8w7MfVzmWrcQzvw7KjAGgjNg83oxYeauU_zUbHYM4wLEouSCTOew/s1600-h/fendiss10-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLic23RIyPVl6knFRQtxxPYAhIQ6aHam4OdaTwcGCfpaJejOCABkTQCba3O69Tn21E5_XLloaVvRh9tTDeWQ8w7MfVzmWrcQzvw7KjAGgjNg83oxYeauU_zUbHYM4wLEouSCTOew/s200/fendiss10-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387471210187931906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Here, he injected hints of the French flair with darker mood and a heavy dose of sensuality; possibly reinventing the dark, sombre image of the legendary Black Widow. Entirely swathed in black, the silhouettes are ubiquitously sexy and feminine with lots of transparencies.<br /><br />Outstanding all-black pieces that stole fashionistas and fashion critics’ attentions were little black dress in bundled paper silhouette with cinched waist and straps; transparent chiffon collared mini dress with long sleeves paired with matching bra top and sporty shorts; full-skirted belted shift with matte and sheer over-layering bodice worn with a string bra top, and an ultra sheer tie-front blouson worn with furry black bolero and black string bra, plus a high waist shorts in earthy brownish tone.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Towards the end of the show, the palette gradually shifted from black to the subtle hues of ecru, ivory and off-whites with French boudoir-cued styles. Again, dresses were either detailed with cutouts or simply sheer while two-pieces ense</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >mbles were fashioned according to the post-war lingerie styles.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhu9m0fCB9xAx4wwUNXJBXa3jLicyRODGUkjYFbqM3Ly2Q4V0OsISl1fCeIypwZvXLsCkUslnbzFNRqalJG_ZCZxbpW_Aux7ps2wJr_esoSf4VV7eE2XlBO1GYilZqCCj7cHlesw/s1600-h/fendiss10-4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhu9m0fCB9xAx4wwUNXJBXa3jLicyRODGUkjYFbqM3Ly2Q4V0OsISl1fCeIypwZvXLsCkUslnbzFNRqalJG_ZCZxbpW_Aux7ps2wJr_esoSf4VV7eE2XlBO1GYilZqCCj7cHlesw/s200/fendiss10-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387471218831806738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is my favourite pick from this line? Definitely the silky halter neck mini dress with chiffon train detail and worn together with feather-shearing long-sleeved bolero, just as seen on supermodel Abbey Lee at the show finale.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">And what Fendi would be without its infectious line of accessories, right? Well, for the next spring/summer, keep your eyes on these must-haves: leather Peek-a-boo bags with gold hardware, high-heeled strappy platform sandals with silk straps, slim belts with key-holed wooden buckles, cuffs studded with semi-precious stones in wooden tones, and most importantly, Plexiglas box clutch that looks like a spitting image of a finely cut diamond.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fendi’s spring/summer 2010 collection will be available at all Fendi stores and selected department/multibrand stores worldwide early next year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-style: italic;">*Photos by Don Ashby & Olivier Claisse/style.com</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fendi</span> – Adorn Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur; Ground Floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur. </span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-36300057244548306372009-09-30T15:09:00.004+08:002009-09-30T15:26:55.389+08:00Gucci SS10 Ready-to-Wear ... A Sci-Fi Meets Cultural Experience<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPAWXCeiq4BepxVfTQeWpX1OGD1cyR3hGHI3cgCAv5LIGHSAqaRoYPihPZbHZ1JM6IvpXCiLYkxSVMH4ICLdH54W-3uGpDigradIK_ajl7aXhEjOGlIF9L14Gcrb20J-s6r0nn-Q/s1600-h/gucciss10-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPAWXCeiq4BepxVfTQeWpX1OGD1cyR3hGHI3cgCAv5LIGHSAqaRoYPihPZbHZ1JM6IvpXCiLYkxSVMH4ICLdH54W-3uGpDigradIK_ajl7aXhEjOGlIF9L14Gcrb20J-s6r0nn-Q/s200/gucciss10-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387155756296881954" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >When I first saw Frida Giannini’s spring/summer 2010 womenswear collection for Gucci – sci-fi bodycon silhouettes with properly positioned cutouts, shiny slick back hairs</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >, aviator shades and strappy sandals, I immediately thought of Rihanna. Amber-Rose? I guess not.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Yes, I can’t deny that Frida must have been thinking of Rihanna, who had previously modelled for Gucci Tattoo collection ad campaign early this year when she designed the line.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0K_OWdIuqU8eOr5IGygJnbMNxnfaurjgvrbbVJayFbD7jgnw9EXbSdj-B1lsIIeop66blH9iUlffvHdnzQBwHQF9rMrrOfKf2CjumkwNZxGnUVNbvdQv8Hc6k8fvr3IcC3keuw/s1600-h/gucciss10-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0K_OWdIuqU8eOr5IGygJnbMNxnfaurjgvrbbVJayFbD7jgnw9EXbSdj-B1lsIIeop66blH9iUlffvHdnzQBwHQF9rMrrOfKf2CjumkwNZxGnUVNbvdQv8Hc6k8fvr3IcC3keuw/s200/gucciss10-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387155771431265938" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Staged to international fashion critics and buyers at the recent Milan Fashion Week, I have a strong feeling that this collection would once again successfully reprise her success sans any doubts. Be it the working colour palette, the tribal Ikat pattern, and the edgy body-cinching silhouettes, everything looks so perfect. Even the cutouts too are tastefully done and not extremely graphic like Cavalli to say the least.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >The show, which was opened by model Natasha Poly, saw the collection being unveiled in a tonal way. The white collection, featuring white dress with short sleeves and numerous cutout details, three-piece sportswear and intricately detailed shift just to name a few, led the runway parade.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinGK-c_WEV3jFz7tNXxo-lkXWGU4qg3nYj1y3ajLoR-_H1El3fwZCWAhPBILEtXyiP8VRLl0L7skMqfI46y69F234uiNg7m1CqmdQMcvs915oZVOMaEUvFhY2D9MMGVPmM2kN_GA/s1600-h/gucciss10-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinGK-c_WEV3jFz7tNXxo-lkXWGU4qg3nYj1y3ajLoR-_H1El3fwZCWAhPBILEtXyiP8VRLl0L7skMqfI46y69F234uiNg7m1CqmdQMcvs915oZVOMaEUvFhY2D9MMGVPmM2kN_GA/s200/gucciss10-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387155766753282978" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >From white, the gradient gradually changed to grey with über-chic maillots (one worn with cuffed skinny trousers) and body-conscious dress with graphic cutout details on the bust and shoulders made the main highlight. What’s more, Frida also created some cutout-free pieces and ensembles for women who have little or no courage to flaunt those sexy curves such as a two-piece suit made of high-waist pants and halter top.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >However, nothing ignited the fashionistas’ hype more than the printed line of sinuous dresses and tops perfectly matched with plain ensembles. Deriving her inspiration from the traditional Ikat textile, which is commonly found in the Indonesian island of Lombok, the printed collection boasts a superb mixture of traditional patterns, psychedelic spring/summer colours (think pink, orange, blue and pink) with hi-tech silhouettes. Oh, don’t forget the strategically positioned cutouts too, which are apparent on the dresses.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7g-cWlxfzogID_kOgvrjBoFp5hag6N5NJhb128JOERga7Gtljy27wMrjFzJxG8p8E4qvV2wy_RZKgbTcXvhduwmpYAy_xwqvA-jkPf5piklhSuEB8r_S0JNmOp8AMBBxn-pA-0A/s1600-h/gucciss10-4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7g-cWlxfzogID_kOgvrjBoFp5hag6N5NJhb128JOERga7Gtljy27wMrjFzJxG8p8E4qvV2wy_RZKgbTcXvhduwmpYAy_xwqvA-jkPf5piklhSuEB8r_S0JNmOp8AMBBxn-pA-0A/s200/gucciss10-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387155778064389378" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >According to my prediction, pieces that will certainly top most fashionistas’ ‘most-wanted list’ next season will be strapless mini Ikat print dress in orange and grey combination with intricate details on sides; short-sleeved bodycon top with round neck and cutout details on shoulders paired with skinny cuffed pants and adorned with horse bit detail; black and white Ikat pattern halter dress with elaborate halter neckpiece and Gucci’s classic and silhouette-flaunting long black evening dress with beaded side cutouts.<br /><br />To complement the Gucci goddess looks, slip your dainty legs either into the knee-height sandals with zigzag cutouts or one of the meticulously designed strappy sandals and covet those slouchy bags.<br /><br />Gucci spring/summer 2010 womenswear will be available at all Gucci stores and selected department/multibrand stores worldwide early next year.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos by Marcio Madeira/style.com</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Gucci</span> – Level 2 and 3, Couture Pavilion, Pavilion KL, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur; Ground Floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-16404067214221067112009-09-12T14:29:00.004+08:002009-09-12T14:42:34.787+08:00Back On Stage ... L.A.M.B SS 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYzqY7IA8OOmnWPCrUdlsAoO_Y7zD7GZ4k0te9dPI7lmmR-pIU1pVjoFGO53QOh19-VFeCvxU2fnk7hlvOg2tifCfhbcaf8f2NgD9GZ1n79cmgN_-pkyIk05t1c4qAX9QqjRDfA/s1600-h/lamb-ss09-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYzqY7IA8OOmnWPCrUdlsAoO_Y7zD7GZ4k0te9dPI7lmmR-pIU1pVjoFGO53QOh19-VFeCvxU2fnk7hlvOg2tifCfhbcaf8f2NgD9GZ1n79cmgN_-pkyIk05t1c4qAX9QqjRDfA/s200/lamb-ss09-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380464890155039154" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Why do I hate celebrity designers (not to be confused with celebrity fashion designers)?<br /><br />One of the obvious reasons I can tell is that their lines are often comprise of pieces styled after their personal styles, and not according to what people covet and would like to wear. Well, I can’t blame them for doing so because, after all, people are always gaga to look and to live like their favourite stars.<br /><br />After being on hiatus from the fashion world for quite a while (did anyone see her at the last NYFW early this year? I Bet no one did), Gwen Stefani is back on the New York Fashion Week scene with fresh lineup made for the forthcoming spring/summer season.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkRO768oYMjzUvPwzjBjhnVTFp3smZHNHp8Qp7gNO3oDsZBKIzcxa9nnMubWAEhjzCVqyfIrZO0eYm_J5gKfFlY4Fi9RTk7G6zgH8lPzf9m1spe2XKLi7nOqb3j6iTPoG4Ta76g/s1600-h/lamb-ss09-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkRO768oYMjzUvPwzjBjhnVTFp3smZHNHp8Qp7gNO3oDsZBKIzcxa9nnMubWAEhjzCVqyfIrZO0eYm_J5gKfFlY4Fi9RTk7G6zgH8lPzf9m1spe2XKLi7nOqb3j6iTPoG4Ta76g/s200/lamb-ss09-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380464900674324610" border="0" /></a>Drawing her references from the African and eighties styles, I can see some, if not a lot of visible differences on the new collection. For instance, I see more edginess, especially on the tops, where Gwen smartly convert shirts into 80’s de rigueur off-shoulders, loose fitting silhouettes and more contemporary prints application, rather than extremely tribal.<br /><br />As usual, the L.A.M.B working palette consists of black and white, with nonchalant hints of pop shades such as electric blue and burnish orange, the earthy salmon pink, yellow toned down to a paler shade, and the classic grey.<br /><br />Though you might not see a single hint of Jamaican Rasta such as the tricolour hues (think of her L fragrance bottle and carton design), you can still feel its unparallel presence in some of the relaxed spring/summer pieces, highly notable in the semi-tribal prints, loose halter neck top, and sculpted vest worn with blue bra top underneath, and a baggy three-quarter denim bottom.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7jyvzjeD0jtNvqDEWfFDiRadZIcgqu7B5NqJVJzKt1ZJt8h7xigx8WeFU153JpXXdi26wYOvtvqObG5C3QgE-q-ZjGHR7hQYrAh20sQcpf2L2I2H-IufSJrEmpeJ85QIfUR32w/s1600-h/lamb-ss09-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7jyvzjeD0jtNvqDEWfFDiRadZIcgqu7B5NqJVJzKt1ZJt8h7xigx8WeFU153JpXXdi26wYOvtvqObG5C3QgE-q-ZjGHR7hQYrAh20sQcpf2L2I2H-IufSJrEmpeJ85QIfUR32w/s200/lamb-ss09-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380464886208282338" border="0" /></a>And for spring/summer 2010, fans can look forward to dresses and skirts with shorter hemlines, leg-hugging long pants, lacy leggings, as well as the voluminous harem pants.<br /><br />To ensure you have perfectly channel Gwen’s trademark laidback but chic styles, don’t forget to pair your L.A.M.B must have pieces with cool modernist print printed hobo handbags, lofty loaf totes in tribal African prints, and a slouchy shoulder bag in beige suede.<br /><br />L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani’s spring/summer 2010 collection will be available at select departmental stores and multi-brand stores worldwide early next year.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >*Photos by Marcio Madeira for style.com/VOGUE</span><br /><br />L.A.M.B at TriBeCa – First floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-9955854723633186482009-09-04T11:22:00.003+08:002009-09-04T11:29:06.784+08:00Seen on Carrie Bradshaw ... Jee Vice shades<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYQU_hDLt4u_fkpk97aZMok6bfopqQMdccn_nLSy7DbLhz5mXG65uaSf3j1b1cRJjMkcrnj-XKQrqBwn6xgti0AAf20BsUdBcTyIPkPkDliEVkiKgyPbTy-pfWXIW-6qpzdM-EA/s1600-h/satc2_still.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYQU_hDLt4u_fkpk97aZMok6bfopqQMdccn_nLSy7DbLhz5mXG65uaSf3j1b1cRJjMkcrnj-XKQrqBwn6xgti0AAf20BsUdBcTyIPkPkDliEVkiKgyPbTy-pfWXIW-6qpzdM-EA/s200/satc2_still.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377447964202354210" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Hear ye, hear ye Sex and the City fans … our beloved city girls (Carrie, Sama</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ntha, Miranda and Charlotte) are back at the locations, filming the movie’s second sequel.<br /><br />And despite autumn is heading to New York and the rest of Northern Hemisphere very soon, the girls have been spotted in their nonchalant summer pieces while shooting scenes.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >As usual, all eyes are on the styles and there is lots of good stuff waiting to be paraded or sashayed by the girls in the new movie. And spotted in one of the scenes, where Sarah Jessica Parker as </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >her on-screen alter ego Carrie Bradshaw sported bohemian chic tiered mini dress in purplish blue or co</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >rnflower blue with, well here’s the best part, a Jee Vice shades!<br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br />Okay, I know everyone is going ‘huh’ right now, since not every one knows what Jee Vice is. So, here’s something that I get from their website. Jee Vice is a sunglasses brand from France and has been decorating stylish women eyes since 2003. Hand designed in France and handmade in Italy, Jee Vice designs are inspired by influential designs of the 50’s and up to the 70’s.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyGVJGa22A3-sabvOTr9-KEzZxg25IUAtu_nj1Q04_G-sD1rCDlufYYVldq5M5Uiy8Z7V0j1-j7RkotPuA4fkHEBn2UcX8tpHfNSPFQEMb1PvKnUkp3T2ibG07clQRCLxW_hV-Q/s1600-h/RED_HOT_ORANGE-jeevice.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyGVJGa22A3-sabvOTr9-KEzZxg25IUAtu_nj1Q04_G-sD1rCDlufYYVldq5M5Uiy8Z7V0j1-j7RkotPuA4fkHEBn2UcX8tpHfNSPFQEMb1PvKnUkp3T2ibG07clQRCLxW_hV-Q/s200/RED_HOT_ORANGE-jeevice.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377447980626746978" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >“I want to give with Jee Vice a new way for women to feel their power through their look,” says founder and designer Philippe Vergez. “I wish to inspire the desire to love and live their passions, to fully commit themselves and elevate the perception of the contemporary woman.”<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >To date, lots of celebrities have pledged their alleg</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >iance to Jee Vice and they include singers Duffy, Christina Milian, the Pussycat Dolls; actors Anne Hathaway, Rosanna Arquette, Lindsay Lohan and Katherine Heigl, as well as world-renowned socialite/model/entrepreneur/whatever Paris Hilton. Even her pop majesty Madonna was spotted wearing one of Jee Vice creations called the Black Dyslexic in a few tabloids and magazines.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >However, no matter how many exciting different styles they have in stores for you to covet, I am fully assured that many Sex and the City die-hard style emulators are going to stampede into optical stores and get Heated in orange, as seen on and worn by, who else if not the leading lady and Queen Bee of Sex and the City the Movie 2, Sarah Jessica Parker!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNICpFCdrdMCc3zCyaqJ6yHE44pnfKactwys41E5H2ld1uwhixnDtRuwtYV0NFSeBRhAZK-sqmnA4RCMapB5JtuoHcEQFLyCUddN7u_xj3qNLZEgQsVkujqAOPOAACUExPcyl1eg/s1600-h/HEATED_ORANGE_JUBILEE-jeevice.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNICpFCdrdMCc3zCyaqJ6yHE44pnfKactwys41E5H2ld1uwhixnDtRuwtYV0NFSeBRhAZK-sqmnA4RCMapB5JtuoHcEQFLyCUddN7u_xj3qNLZEgQsVkujqAOPOAACUExPcyl1eg/s200/HEATED_ORANGE_JUBILEE-jeevice.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377447969905817490" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Made as part of the Revolutionary Correct collection, which is the premier line, Heated is really sexy and mirrors the pure style of today’s contemporary woman. What’s more, it is also a unisex shades and a perfect compliment to your laidback eternally summer style.<br /><br />But if Heated is not your cup of style, then go for the oversized and vintage-inspired Red Hot (as shown above). Alluring and luxurious, the shades, which is available in multitude of hues aside of red, reminds me of classic beauty such as the legendary burlesque star Dita von Teese.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">So, where to get them? Currently, I have no idea which optical store or optometry that carries this brand locally. But if you are planning to fly to Hong Kong for some retail therapy, you can get a pair or two of Jee Vice’s marvellous shades at O-O Shop and Puyi Optical chain all over the city, or buy them online at Jee Vice’s online store or decormyeyes.com. Heated retails at US$170.00, while Red Hot at US$250.00 each.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;" >*Photos courtesy of Hollywoodcrush.mtv.com and Décor My Eyes.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Jee Vice at O-O Shop</span> – Level 2, Pacific Place Seibu, Admiralty, Hong Kong. Tel: 852 2971 3870.</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-27845104936355715612009-09-02T10:35:00.008+08:002009-09-02T10:59:23.100+08:00Opening Ceremony Lands in Tokyo ... With Hollywood Hype!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT29gvkFk6g01BS5t59x7jFOVHr-9gAxyySp6L68wbJctFoYKIlvEtLSdAst_UDyUFnr-tmvW184P9S683-izEjTKhONxou3npz4QFXOEzy0DNJ1hJcCD1t_JevbwAvy4Xfe97nQ/s1600-h/ocjapan1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT29gvkFk6g01BS5t59x7jFOVHr-9gAxyySp6L68wbJctFoYKIlvEtLSdAst_UDyUFnr-tmvW184P9S683-izEjTKhONxou3npz4QFXOEzy0DNJ1hJcCD1t_JevbwAvy4Xfe97nQ/s200/ocjapan1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376693599865097970" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >People might be losing their shopping appetite in the US these days; well, blame it all to the serious economic recession that’s taking place.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >However, that does not deter a cult multi-</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >b</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >rand designer boutique like Opening Ceremony to expand its wing outside its home base (NYC) and land in the city of everything that’s über-chic and super trendy, Tokyo.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyf34-Kka_25MGGcDiVa4BfgRa2oiQpzuz6Q1jFqRnb9R6PO8pONBupzC5VdvCLOhItcRrsb_AxgZxQ3Ak46Kkb9y8OAnxax4bgla49uNdGtzubKtbh15b_zgnCRXdDU2o1aYH8g/s1600-h/ocjapan2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyf34-Kka_25MGGcDiVa4BfgRa2oiQpzuz6Q1jFqRnb9R6PO8pONBupzC5VdvCLOhItcRrsb_AxgZxQ3Ak46Kkb9y8OAnxax4bgla49uNdGtzubKtbh15b_zgnCRXdDU2o1aYH8g/s200/ocjapan2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376698563895192034" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Located in Shibuya district, the eight-floor departmental store houses designer stores within the store itself.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Think of it as a mini mall with lots of precious designer treasures created by celebrated na</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >mes in cult designer society such as Alexander Wang, Other Music, Nom de Guerre, Boy/Band of Outsiders, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, Pendleton, Heath Ceramics and The Row.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >And of course, to celebrate its inauguration, founders Carol Lim and Humberto</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > Leon have jetted a handful of fashion icons from Hollywood, as well as a supreme legend in her own right (y</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ou’ll find it out in another second) to pump in the hype. And below are some snapshots from the event.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTbBdlrU2Zj_DYAfXe9Phj-2h9-lZXbEogVYIHcGK9AUqU7rtZkfF_BTcWSQVZG_cPqnranebbDCZ35B2hmxYrRmujYkt5VHbMxBrI7PpmtAeJer2fMrdAV1pQxLEVHlnB12yHA/s1600-h/openingceremony1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTbBdlrU2Zj_DYAfXe9Phj-2h9-lZXbEogVYIHcGK9AUqU7rtZkfF_BTcWSQVZG_cPqnranebbDCZ35B2hmxYrRmujYkt5VHbMxBrI7PpmtAeJer2fMrdAV1pQxLEVHlnB12yHA/s200/openingceremony1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376693891240761938" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Carol Lim and Humberto Leon posed with the Olsen sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley. Both are sporting their signature styles.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBDM8FJ3C4t4qEWB5paClg_68ejvKWEEyv9D78rl8OkJyB0IiqTey4d1O21nUwdwYiJes8xY_sE1apypkYwNAKifc-7DtE-9tvAIjM8SwaXCpq8TB-nFA5-jb_l4b3swUZr6zZQ/s1600-h/openingceremony5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBDM8FJ3C4t4qEWB5paClg_68ejvKWEEyv9D78rl8OkJyB0IiqTey4d1O21nUwdwYiJes8xY_sE1apypkYwNAKifc-7DtE-9tvAIjM8SwaXCpq8TB-nFA5-jb_l4b3swUZr6zZQ/s200/openingceremony5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376693921906413298" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Actors Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman for the album during the post-party, watching Julian Casablancas performing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHhtNzPpW_ueXUiwDpHiBDIec6gwMbGTEluEBk8oOLf2-mPCpEy9JPxpuuMBYA4TqRzQIOfvhXof47QhWvU2kpipBeTpUCmr6fmwR8glvGnscER_FmscWmQ0D3362acSYs5cXeQ/s1600-h/openingceremony2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHhtNzPpW_ueXUiwDpHiBDIec6gwMbGTEluEBk8oOLf2-mPCpEy9JPxpuuMBYA4TqRzQIOfvhXof47QhWvU2kpipBeTpUCmr6fmwR8glvGnscER_FmscWmQ0D3362acSYs5cXeQ/s200/openingceremony2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376693900161930962" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi also present at the inauguration ceremony in all-black ensemble of black dress with zipper details and cuot out shoulders, plus killer sandals. Oishi!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCM_Wi_oP9-sBBGHAsfg-3P1vqx59BOTfM1LApvzl3utTspfKplhFCWsbvv0K92cGU00PUNFjjvVUWSGW3WRcnzMVYcZZzyN24eY0NFJX39PONsRp9yGrhOI04CI86OkKfv0HvEw/s1600-h/openingceremony3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCM_Wi_oP9-sBBGHAsfg-3P1vqx59BOTfM1LApvzl3utTspfKplhFCWsbvv0K92cGU00PUNFjjvVUWSGW3WRcnzMVYcZZzyN24eY0NFJX39PONsRp9yGrhOI04CI86OkKfv0HvEw/s200/openingceremony3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376693906888432514" border="0" /></a>Humberto Leon and Kirsten Dunst commemorate the historic moment together against Opening ceremony photo wall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKTeHK1i_u5V2J7zKFg8xzMQ9IynmAVNgtnrsE3dhGCygGbDV6BeZwSRo-ziUqUfcu6KFJvU-1hP2px8SjIXCJiXU2jfk-5Zu_y3pnqWmYzSTsq6qamdDU0e3h-Ki4u0KieglmA/s1600-h/openingceremony4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKTeHK1i_u5V2J7zKFg8xzMQ9IynmAVNgtnrsE3dhGCygGbDV6BeZwSRo-ziUqUfcu6KFJvU-1hP2px8SjIXCJiXU2jfk-5Zu_y3pnqWmYzSTsq6qamdDU0e3h-Ki4u0KieglmA/s200/openingceremony4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376693916126735602" border="0" /></a>Wait, is that Stavros Niarchos on the right? Gosh, he seems quite 'full' compared to the time when Paris Hilton was the queen of his life.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian4gJ7YRsoZR6_3zHQvF8ydxNHD237wPTfm4_I6-fZh2w1cQxHNcgdK5e2EqWL7-54mOr0v5c2bZWVJuqwzzyzEtHEMtUwwbxoAZcMbUPbCix04x9m5vWiB-kadWKBRHIwep_lA/s1600-h/openingceremony6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian4gJ7YRsoZR6_3zHQvF8ydxNHD237wPTfm4_I6-fZh2w1cQxHNcgdK5e2EqWL7-54mOr0v5c2bZWVJuqwzzyzEtHEMtUwwbxoAZcMbUPbCix04x9m5vWiB-kadWKBRHIwep_lA/s200/openingceremony6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376694489875431522" border="0" /></a>And surprise, surprise ... the legend that I mentioned just now happens to be no other than artist and late John Lennon's renowned significant other, Yoko Ono. I love you hat darling!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos by style.com and Opening Ceremony.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Opening Ceremony Tokyo</span> - Sibuya Seibu Movida , 21-1, Udagawa-Cho, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150-0042 </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-30579136585780488702009-08-30T17:34:00.005+08:002009-08-30T17:44:50.274+08:00Men in Red ... Etro F/W 2009-10<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxgFmjKLluFy8lDNp0REw6zu7xhpD_L_d6kHC4qq-nKK6rUYtwU4eZdEp1e2OX_sCOIFyly1gh8uDhFkKH9X3NdqypAcHyOYDmaOqkd-4RKD2NMnAJT3PkGHXtqZqW4NzIVcRBg/s1600-h/Men's+key+look+20_lowres.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxgFmjKLluFy8lDNp0REw6zu7xhpD_L_d6kHC4qq-nKK6rUYtwU4eZdEp1e2OX_sCOIFyly1gh8uDhFkKH9X3NdqypAcHyOYDmaOqkd-4RKD2NMnAJT3PkGHXtqZqW4NzIVcRBg/s200/Men's+key+look+20_lowres.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375689392672959970" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >When I was young, I always knew that red is just red – one, single shade that is eternally hot and flaming.<br /><br />That perception lingers in my mind until one day, while I was in the art class, I suddenly realised that red can be split into several related colours, such as purple, aubergine, plum, burgundy, magenta and so on. What a revelation, I exclaimed.<br /><br />This season, Etro takes red as its prime subject for its menswear collection. Staged to the avid fashionistas and fashion media members, the revered Italian fashion house uses red in different incarnations to create a subtle yet sartorial autumn/winter vestments for men.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX0_4gPjtK2v1-GnURXjxvDKWtbAG5Dk5ciUJKkHIGCxO9mEySqbJXo2w7pHuTFMNZAt-GMYmgt0nBZxcrtxNwcHT7I4tswSqhqTl1g01NFEoGUA16_ZQXLQtXFkkqsaSk0ia0Q/s1600-h/Men's+key+look1_lowres.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX0_4gPjtK2v1-GnURXjxvDKWtbAG5Dk5ciUJKkHIGCxO9mEySqbJXo2w7pHuTFMNZAt-GMYmgt0nBZxcrtxNwcHT7I4tswSqhqTl1g01NFEoGUA16_ZQXLQtXFkkqsaSk0ia0Q/s200/Men's+key+look1_lowres.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375690282380906306" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Long-known as a colour that embodies power as well as the virtues of true warrior, the collection kick st</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >arts with a well-tailored suiting in vermilion red.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > Paired with a chequered shirt and slim black tie, the addition of knitted head covering in multi-tonal yarns and a knitted elongated scarf in brilliant shade of crab tree apple red, divinely represent the new look of a modern-day harlequin or court jester with a touch of true Italian sartorial.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Apart from suits, cloaks and coats too received the similar treatment of colours, with delicate pomp and co</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >lour richness. For instance, Harlequin prints of </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >overlapping </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >dual-tone colour shapes richly adorn the coats with bright red macramé lapels. Of course, taming the fiery redness of the jacket and bringing forth the wearer’s masculinity is the black turtleneck top worn with matching front-pleated pants and finely gilded slim belt.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >On the other hand, another key piece of the season for men, which is the cloak, is truly made to reminisce the ones worn during medieval times.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd42cC-R2phtqAzG6rsP_0gpgkqPhdkuKyy4mUyB92Bt3x3hmg8BpCZgyRYH1312GdHyh4SsYVfjFOM5J1E5m76A-paN-upPgskUE5J7XLL3ZHd-BKC03QUE_uLZtq5A14mV3AEQ/s1600-h/Men's+key+look+17_lowres.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd42cC-R2phtqAzG6rsP_0gpgkqPhdkuKyy4mUyB92Bt3x3hmg8BpCZgyRYH1312GdHyh4SsYVfjFOM5J1E5m76A-paN-upPgskUE5J7XLL3ZHd-BKC03QUE_uLZtq5A14mV3AEQ/s200/Men's+key+look+17_lowres.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375689401939754546" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Akin to a beautiful medieval tapestry with lush, thick furry collars, the Etro cloaks feature longer lines with tonal hand knitted and fringed trimmings, plus buttons to protect style nomads from harsh winter winds.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >And to inject the sense of style and smartness to the modern nomad, the cloak is beautifully paired with bright turtleneck top, which perhaps dyed in crab tree apple hue, and relaxed brown pants that matches the milieu of the rich tapestry-like cloak.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">As for the accessories department, Etro coveters can always look forward to knitted maxi scarves, unique woollen gloves cum mittens and 1920’s inspired shoes in mauve-dyed python and sharkskin.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Etro autumn/winter 2009 collection for men is available now at all Etro stores, select multi-brand retailers and upscale departmental stores worldwide.</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos courtesy of Etro.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Etro</span> – Ground Floor, Parkson Pavilion, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. </span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-92045537230156187492009-08-02T01:37:00.005+08:002009-08-02T02:05:21.898+08:00Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUJ4DEwxJ1mxBt3ITADNTPo7ohB0RIioP1t6OIqgYAe0aQlKaKVbGSWAq7Tp2YLlz6gr16J3MeyHZM9nBwv3_cDT5IxMtQqkNSrS8Y3ll8lpFvuW18ANC_84U3A79QFIdrtCz9g/s1600-h/museum-night.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUJ4DEwxJ1mxBt3ITADNTPo7ohB0RIioP1t6OIqgYAe0aQlKaKVbGSWAq7Tp2YLlz6gr16J3MeyHZM9nBwv3_cDT5IxMtQqkNSrS8Y3ll8lpFvuW18ANC_84U3A79QFIdrtCz9g/s200/museum-night.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365053007324936162" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Whenever I pop up the question ‘what I must do when in Hong Kong’, the majority would simply clamour ‘sh</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >opping’. Oh yes, I can’t say no to that because</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > Hong Kong <span style="font-style: italic;">IS</span> a shopping paradise.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Yes, thanks to the sinful tax-free shopping prac</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >tice and galore of brands one could find throughout the city. But of late, Louis Vuitton has suggested me another way to</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > have fun in Hong Kong, besides shopping – sneak into Hong Kong Museum of Art.</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Hahaha, I know this sounds weird and boring, especially if you are not an art buff like I do. But wait, everything comes with a reason and Louis Vuitton has its unique reason behind its suggestion. Ladies and gentlemen, France’s renowned luxury fashion <span style="font-style: italic;">maison</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">ma</span></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">lletier</span> Louis Vuitton is</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > proud to invite you to its art exhibition c</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >alled “Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation”.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqosmCslOOEH1mZutCL1007R58TsZ8sfpB6hqpPQjC4NFBF_OJAIV-WTXpfuYNDXKtapHl_40Ev0oijCGiA6VMKlhwqxS04rjsqr2j7wuSe1NzB1C5QnyBXiP_N10c1DaA3fe_A/s1600-h/richprince_area.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqosmCslOOEH1mZutCL1007R58TsZ8sfpB6hqpPQjC4NFBF_OJAIV-WTXpfuYNDXKtapHl_40Ev0oijCGiA6VMKlhwqxS04rjsqr2j7wuSe1NzB1C5QnyBXiP_N10c1DaA3fe_A/s200/richprince_area.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365053008742029330" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >A profoundly artistic event showcasing marvellous collaborative works of art by renowned art masters of our time and Louis Vuitton, the exhibition was organised</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > by Hong Kong Museum of Art in conjunction with Hong Kong’s 17th Le May French Art Fes</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >tival.<br /><br />Jointly presented by Louis Vuitton and Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création, the exhibition, which was opened to the public since 22nd May and ends on the forthcoming 9th of August, is also</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > held in collaboration with Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7JWm3AOvox6hwC1BZi5U_3MUyww_AE3cm6zVORPYWtNkV92fKgFKfkgv5K6mCAiZU0nfmYOuijb_D2JDjC5wydOMkqucbmSUZEVKiBSTE_U1txdhMM6ZqgRsg3_DmHBpN0l_iQ/s1600-h/mj_murakamisculp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7JWm3AOvox6hwC1BZi5U_3MUyww_AE3cm6zVORPYWtNkV92fKgFKfkgv5K6mCAiZU0nfmYOuijb_D2JDjC5wydOMkqucbmSUZEVKiBSTE_U1txdhMM6ZqgRsg3_DmHBpN0l_iQ/s200/mj_murakamisculp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365053021981460290" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >A true significance to the long time correlations built between the revered malletier and world of arts since the last 150 years, the exhibition is indeed, an art and cultural exhibition anyone should not miss. Not just for Louis Vuitton die-hard fans but also for contemporary art connoisseurs. As </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >usual, what is a Louis Vuitton event or exhibition if the town was not talking about it before day one begins?<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >A few days before the exhibition was opened to the public, i</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >t a</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >lready drew great c</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >uriosity among passer-bys after seeing the entire museum building, which oversees the scenic Victoria Harbour, being draped </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >in yards of Richard Prince’s famous “After Dark” series posters.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >But the answer was dramatically revealed on the 21st May, when Creative Director Marc Jacobs and the likes of Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Takashi Murakami and Frank Gehry descended the ‘fragrant harbour’ soil to officiate the event. Joining them on that historic night were 900 lucky guests and media members from all over the world, treating themselves to vernissage cocktails and of course, lots of sumptuous collaborative artworks.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsU5M7gVad2qXkWhLGPJnK-wEBHsQIjGtm7AozpDJDEHXX5gdhX7ziGzmThMw4-zEiZZgkGKtx52B_qiP0OEGUpUjdOjx3L_L1NQ5hlkGKwn5CCbvhTK3NtU0lutZsw_RIubyuQ/s1600-h/sec1_start.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsU5M7gVad2qXkWhLGPJnK-wEBHsQIjGtm7AozpDJDEHXX5gdhX7ziGzmThMw4-zEiZZgkGKtx52B_qiP0OEGUpUjdOjx3L_L1NQ5hlkGKwn5CCbvhTK3NtU0lutZsw_RIubyuQ/s200/sec1_start.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365053019945049346" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Now, we move to what’s inside the exhibition. As I ment</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ioned earlier, this exhibition is an exhibition that anyone should not miss. So, what you’ll find inside is not just a train of Louis Vuitton’s fa</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >mous bags and trunks dating from primordial time</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >s to the present.<br /><br />Instead, you will find yourself walking in a time machine that is more like an art wonderland, Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Fac</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >to</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ry-styled, starting from how everything began – the first section called ‘Louis Vuitton and Arts’ – to a special part dedicated to magnificent artworks produced by seven young and upcoming Hong Kong artistes.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7BusWkiYOsspSOb4sVv7ZPJ7J-gQSeB6YrtE5XrZJmWOE-JFyLOdks5rSt54ETYLT58oVL0BS_fU2bduAdc7y_YDuPUDc6NhAPSMQSfeH2yE5qMFr3m6pYNXcUurPncA85Palg/s1600-h/stephsprouse_area.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7BusWkiYOsspSOb4sVv7ZPJ7J-gQSeB6YrtE5XrZJmWOE-JFyLOdks5rSt54ETYLT58oVL0BS_fU2bduAdc7y_YDuPUDc6NhAPSMQSfeH2yE5qMFr3m6pYNXcUurPncA85Palg/s200/stephsprouse_area.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365053014313934578" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Apart from the trunks, art connoisseurs would certainly be delighted to see an array of collaborative artworks crafted by reno</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >wned Japanese manga artist Takashi Murakami, the man who gave us the cutesy manga-esque Murakami and LV Camouflage prints; Richard Prince’s joke prints and his infamous joke print bags that sold like hot cakes last spring and summer, as well as the psychedelic artistic paintings and goods by the late Stephen Sprouse.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br />Each artiste’s space is decorated according to their respective aesthetics, thus enabling visitors to feel and experience their vibes or auras surrounding those spaces.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Enter the second section of the exhibition. Divided into three parts namely ‘The Architectural Project’, “A</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > Collection, A Choice’ and ‘The Guests’, this section features art collections permanently owned by the Fondation and further explains about the Fondation's philosophy.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidA8yH8RBQQaP14m2wwJHHbTPagfSeQk8Z5PjomPJ74ZevgQM4EEg46g81CQxgtq1UrotXXodQnd70CdxJuDV-w1JTP0JMXnEkb8MirJJ3BQY2uVZeszGaZATsQqjBRz-99j0gA/s1600-h/buildingmodel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidA8yH8RBQQaP14m2wwJHHbTPagfSeQk8Z5PjomPJ74ZevgQM4EEg46g81CQxgtq1UrotXXodQnd70CdxJuDV-w1JTP0JMXnEkb8MirJJ3BQY2uVZeszGaZATsQqjBRz-99j0gA/s200/buildingmodel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365056713815293442" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Inside the ‘Architectural Project’, the first thing you will see and captures your attention and imagination is the model of L</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ouis Vuitton’s Fondation building, which will be located within the woods of Bois de Boulogne, Paris. </span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br />The building, which looks like a ship with glass sails emerging from the woods, is designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and boasts 3800 square metres of space. It will be housing Fondation’s permanent art collections as well as a venue for related events.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >In second part of the three-part section, which is ‘A Collection, A Choice’, the artworks and installations displayed here serve as a tribute to Hong Kong’s eclectic, energetic and dynamic qualities.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1f3BHmdexrY6m5SMFlqOs8Ni3fpRspGGdjIJmSE1R9hzIIlt-u8Odgylo-UmoNIUBINDWwSvAGds7gCWUB82-BvTdjbfaA_TVSZknR7bBXAdb0NbL7P4woFR7P2seIi9YrnMcg/s1600-h/nadimabbaspaint.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1f3BHmdexrY6m5SMFlqOs8Ni3fpRspGGdjIJmSE1R9hzIIlt-u8Odgylo-UmoNIUBINDWwSvAGds7gCWUB82-BvTdjbfaA_TVSZknR7bBXAdb0NbL7P4woFR7P2seIi9YrnMcg/s200/nadimabbaspaint.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365056724504155330" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >For </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >example, renowned artist Jeff Koons created a whims</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ical artwork featuring lyrical landscapes emerging with the clashes of time, while British photographer duo Gilbert & George photographed the city through a frontal aesthetic, the suspended momentum in a Formula One pit stop.<br /><br />And last but not least, are the works of young and rising Hong Kong talents that have been personally selected by Philip Tinari, China’s renowned art connoisseur and curator.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGN5iv23EcnhVTcMOAghuecB0-WGz9qzGlgHs4QDI0E7Hr_QzcvPqwTRa6yk2mMMGPIn42RuefxXRwykQBwbhvFbN2j8rk5G0EAVMWCuhzlW0g1EYONRoBEsRqXQZRyoYyplDTw/s1600-h/murakamibook.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGN5iv23EcnhVTcMOAghuecB0-WGz9qzGlgHs4QDI0E7Hr_QzcvPqwTRa6yk2mMMGPIn42RuefxXRwykQBwbhvFbN2j8rk5G0EAVMWCuhzlW0g1EYONRoBEsRqXQZRyoYyplDTw/s200/murakamibook.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365056720202438530" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >And while art-craving visitors were feasting their eyes on the tremendously fabulous artworks, press members and selected guests were treated to a meet and greet with Mr. Jacobs himself and a book-signing by Mr. Takashi Murakami.<br /><br />Of course, nobody wants to miss both for the world! So, if you are in Hong Kong at the moment and a devout Louis Vuitton follower</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >, try not to miss the exhibition and immerse in the infectious vibe of art, through the perspective of Louis Vuiton.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos by Lawrence Yu and Jimmy Cohrssen. All courtesy of Louis Vuitton.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The</span> “Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation” <span style="font-style: italic;">exhibition is still open to the public now and will close its door on 9th August 2009. Admission tickets priced at HK$30.00 for general admission and HK$15.00 for full-time students, disabled people and senior citizens age 60 and above. </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-2249619058229790622009-07-30T12:30:00.005+08:002009-07-30T12:53:01.885+08:00THE SEARCH IS ON ... MODÈLLE BEAUTY 50<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=78349254844"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAuKrF27skzoCrQP3a4qUAeikQHjOxKESRKX9N6PsoFu5lAAtu7DeyN7HMKDLvTIIt2kTzh4ElHoGTQNhoiHU3THHlBpxQ-85z17icUa0cOSA_ybwL-I0SHxqzTuYHKC64z8dsw/s320/Modelle+Blog01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364108141423737522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Girls, have you ever dreamed of being famous and on top, just like Tyra Banks or Iman or Natalia Vodianova? Well, MODÈLLE Magazine is more than happy to make it come true and yes, for real! You wanna know how, just click on the banner above and find out how.<br /><br />To my fellow fashion and modelling bloggers who are interested to spread the word, kindly do so by featuring the banner above in your respective blogs and link it to this link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=78349254844">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=78349254844</a><br /><br />So girls, start sending your vital stats and pix now because the search starts NOW!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-72632564185928794452009-07-14T00:25:00.003+08:002009-07-14T00:31:12.997+08:00Beth Ditto Rocks Evans with Beth Ditto at Evans Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElKZYYgIr3hXG4tM8zkoJDYYK72ZNSiEyl2OG4Kw91UrE3crZqtvnRgJ5ocwcoUnQKohVeG691WLrtra0YuiM-mqZ1LPn6K6F89tm3MzIbBfLV3VdNR3ViO1Zu_pkF5lTzdaR9Q/s1600-h/beth-kate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElKZYYgIr3hXG4tM8zkoJDYYK72ZNSiEyl2OG4Kw91UrE3crZqtvnRgJ5ocwcoUnQKohVeG691WLrtra0YuiM-mqZ1LPn6K6F89tm3MzIbBfLV3VdNR3ViO1Zu_pkF5lTzdaR9Q/s200/beth-kate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357982193030798338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >The arrival of The Gossip’s front woman Beth Ditto seems to fall on a perfect timing. Perfect because for such a long time, plus size women needs and desires to look beautiful and great are often being neglected </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >in favour of the st</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >ick thin and size ‘0’ wearers.<br /><br />And indeed, Ditto’s presence in the fashion world has somehow gave these plus size women a morale boost, while subsequently instilling one common belief in their minds – “If Beth Ditto ca</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >n look stunning without having to be a walking hanger, then I too can do it!”<br /><br />After being crowned by GLAMOUR as the International Artist of the Year, and after making the whole fashion sphere talking for her bold nude appearance in LOVE magazine, Ditto is ready to secure that ‘fashion icon’ title.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbgYR86bs20p5_-zV1Ep6ULxX8GjnOmOh7SonUbNDOdkIk8QdQXIgmeFxMMhOLMYrCaAYUy7oVgxA6x7BIbP4GCsqSCEAFath-zwWxvVA8YOYDSg5ecxyGUYVA3DR4mLGGtRC_A/s1600-h/beth-evan2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbgYR86bs20p5_-zV1Ep6ULxX8GjnOmOh7SonUbNDOdkIk8QdQXIgmeFxMMhOLMYrCaAYUy7oVgxA6x7BIbP4GCsqSCEAFath-zwWxvVA8YOYDSg5ecxyGUYVA3DR4mLGGtRC_A/s200/beth-evan2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357982204441370082" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >How? Simply by collaborating with UK’s high street fashion retailer for the plus size women, Evans on a fashion collection, known as Beth Ditto at Evans collection. Working close Evans’ H</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >ead of Design Lisa Marie Peacock, the collection is based on Ditto’s unparalleled sense of fashion, as well as her own brand of music.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Strongly influenced by the Eighties, which has been gloriously revived by fashionistas since the past few years, the collection consists of key pieces such as dresses with sweetheart neckline, knee-length top with batwing sleeves heavily drenched in metallic sequins (reminds me of what Madonna wore in her ‘Music’ video presentation at the London leg of her “Confessions Tour”), long-sleeved knitted dress with face graphic and doused with silver threads plus a b</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >lack and metallic unique spider web designed chain knitted dress.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSkJGvg8xwuVh-nMXalZ8_pQ8q_JDc3RQ8Z22D1uT9d7dwSvAk3aPfouGH9RXspOkNll9n2UWwmgeGrMlSqnEwsDRI7bvXIkXAVnxSag5QyMB9GqgXhxa2TZje53iKbcSTrj3Fg/s1600-h/beth-evans1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSkJGvg8xwuVh-nMXalZ8_pQ8q_JDc3RQ8Z22D1uT9d7dwSvAk3aPfouGH9RXspOkNll9n2UWwmgeGrMlSqnEwsDRI7bvXIkXAVnxSag5QyMB9GqgXhxa2TZje53iKbcSTrj3Fg/s200/beth-evans1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357982196096319506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Dresses and double-purposes tops aside, Ditto also included a number of printed leggings adorned with domino prints, a swirl print cape, and two-in-one hoody with lots of spots against purplish milieu, a jumpsuit in plain blue, and a cute cat print tee. Completing your Ditto inspired look are a couple of accessories in monotonous hues such as pumps, wide belt detailed with gems, studded suede hobo bag and clutch with lip-shaped handles.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >To truly capture Ditto’s emotion and the spirit of her premier collection for the British high street retailer, renowned photographer Rankin stepped in to capture the moments, which later immortalised as the collection’s ad campaign.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpizgCB6sbEKuQm9mWaPzmCoYTU95IMb27mU3MyloMr56Q9LqI6eSkbYAGxkr0_gVGTlu3bgQIfID-dJnND2nHm65hssc_0tXAg5lUKms47QxtnyhFwhj-cPJ78PGp5KpbERmS4Q/s1600-h/beth-evans3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpizgCB6sbEKuQm9mWaPzmCoYTU95IMb27mU3MyloMr56Q9LqI6eSkbYAGxkr0_gVGTlu3bgQIfID-dJnND2nHm65hssc_0tXAg5lUKms47QxtnyhFwhj-cPJ78PGp5KpbERmS4Q/s200/beth-evans3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357982206883228786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Surrounded by bright neon and fluorescent lighting, reminiscing the typical fashion spread shoot back in the 80’s, Ditto immediately strikes her best yet natural poses and the result was a set of remarkable photographs that genuinely mirror her inimitable style and flair.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Beth Ditto for Evans collection is available now at selected Evans stores throughout Britain and also online at Evans web store.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-style: italic;">*Photos by Rankin/courtesy of Evans and style.com.</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-style: italic;">To check out the nearest Evans store that carries Beth Ditto at Evans collection, log on to</span> <a href="http://www.evans.co.uk/">http://www.evans.co.uk/</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">for more information.</span></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-7343808926880130422009-07-13T20:42:00.003+08:002009-07-13T20:49:10.315+08:00Counting Days ....<span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Hi all,<br /><br />Been missing all of you so much, as well as blogging. Too bad I have to give my two hundred percent on the birth of my magazine now. Oh, before anything else, just to let you know that we've changed the name of our magazine from EQL (which simply stands for Equal) to MODÈLLE. Although it's just a slight name change, the content will be the same but will be improvised from time to time.<br /><br />And to my dear media friends, be prepared to as I might be throwing a press junket very soon, to give you guys an exclusive first look to my magazine or should I say, "my baby"? Hehehe. Anyway, again I am so sorry for not keeping you posted on what's the latest in the fashion world but will definitely make it up to you via MODÈLLE very, very soon. So guys, do wish me and MODÈLLE the best of luck.<br /><br />Bisous,<br />Shaiful</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-31342505049968870632009-06-07T00:54:00.006+08:002009-06-07T01:08:27.976+08:00Nicky Hilton's In Love With KL!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9Ugr9pZvVD0p7K80f1hKWGL4Y0rJpR5B6lOF5FydDFQGM6TJt8XkL3vi5UeIMD3MijgMHMoXu1k18b9bq1YG0-O9FnVJcx6HOA7tWQhktZZiZBXLfWNYz6uEPRlc8_8oIdj-zQ/s1600-h/nicky02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9Ugr9pZvVD0p7K80f1hKWGL4Y0rJpR5B6lOF5FydDFQGM6TJt8XkL3vi5UeIMD3MijgMHMoXu1k18b9bq1YG0-O9FnVJcx6HOA7tWQhktZZiZBXLfWNYz6uEPRlc8_8oIdj-zQ/s200/nicky02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344261391670107026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">First, elder sister Paris Hilton has successfully did it by confiding Malaysian fashionistas into buying her bags. Now, it’s the younger sister Nicky’s turn to do the same – convincing Malaysians into buying her lifestyle. Ah yes, the invasion of the Hilton sisters!<br /><br />Well, I didn’t know anything about it since I have not receive any official press release stating that the lesser-known Miss Hilton is going to invade our shores with her clothing brands, namely Chick, Nicholai and Nicky Hilton Beverly Hills. I only found it out today while strolling around Lot 10 and the store seemed to be bigger than her elder sister’s standalone store located at the second floor of Pavilion KL.<br /><br />During my last visit to her website about two years ago, Nicky planned to open a lifestyle store in Dubai, but I have not heard about it ever since until today. She might have probably changed her mind and shift it to KL.<br /><br />Anyway, the store, which is covered with hoarding featuring Nicky and her brand logos at this moment, spanned about three shop lots (formerly an Esprit store) and will most probably carry all of her three brands. Will it carry her Samantha Thavasa line as well? Err, that one I am not so sure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuRfDT87mMw7ONWYq6sR2LHazzVGjVTVGftbU4Fw4CtQaEuFgPf24JLBW8MXF3aszh-g9Yhzp_ZB6G6oJMLtf_U-fL7nWCMCdplW9ARWQKCJVNBvG0rjd4gIUzU1mmX6MQi7IYw/s1600-h/nicholai24.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuRfDT87mMw7ONWYq6sR2LHazzVGjVTVGftbU4Fw4CtQaEuFgPf24JLBW8MXF3aszh-g9Yhzp_ZB6G6oJMLtf_U-fL7nWCMCdplW9ARWQKCJVNBvG0rjd4gIUzU1mmX6MQi7IYw/s200/nicholai24.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344261391564269474" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Since Nicky Hilton name doesn’t seem to make a buzz here, in KL, where girls would rather choose her sister Paris as their fashion’s point of reference, I do believe that Nicky would do great in KL due to her classier fashion sense constantly reflected in her designs.<br /><br />Though there is no word about when it’s going to start operating, I just received news that Hilton was in Tokyo recently to launch her Japan-exclusive NICKYHILTON brand. The brand is the result of her partnership with Sumitex International Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp.<br /><br />What’s more, the brand is retailed through Shop Channel and to increase brand awareness, Hilton also made media appearances on national TV. So, will the real Miss Hilton made her appearance on our shores once her lifestyle store opens? Well, we’ll leave it to the Malaysian distributor to break the news.<br /><br />Therefore, Nicky Hilton wannabes keep crossing your fingers and hope that Miss Hilton will be there to launch the store.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;"><br />*Photos courtesy of NYMag.com and Sumitex International.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Nicky Hilton</span> – Ground Floor, Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-52159132527673282262009-05-06T19:00:00.007+08:002009-05-06T19:20:08.489+08:00Chloé makes her presence clear ... in LA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB-BJ_OvFLvHGKT5rXWVdiOuStegGni1lXA1nt7tnznyJ3c2JmKwwNzCKe6EGCkasstFIV9SRndQxQmnaGq0vWdLi57jVJnrth30KHg60zSVSDF8QFdl0iXI7OQZgLNk-wlo60w/s1600-h/90990004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB-BJ_OvFLvHGKT5rXWVdiOuStegGni1lXA1nt7tnznyJ3c2JmKwwNzCKe6EGCkasstFIV9SRndQxQmnaGq0vWdLi57jVJnrth30KHg60zSVSDF8QFdl0iXI7OQZgLNk-wlo60w/s200/90990004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332667664478563362" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Melrose Place has a new resident and her name is Chloé. She is neither a Hollywood celeb nor a Beverly Hills prominent social party crasher, but to be exact, it’s a Chloé standalone boutique.<br /><br />Located at one of the renowned shopping areas in Los Angeles, the arrival of this quaint meets über-modern chic boutique definitely elevates M</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >elrose Place status as the must shop shopping destination in the City of Angels.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVNgymrGp0WSD-Le2vNGLThGQK6EGrjQNrJPLDXVkLYbPO5zA7txnWd2fT6iLX5na1BQvBLoDSwPKMsjtIl5mP-rOekrtmu6JuVDZ2AlzLzyN9pywuD9rPUO0EnzXSiabPAJppw/s1600-h/91030030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVNgymrGp0WSD-Le2vNGLThGQK6EGrjQNrJPLDXVkLYbPO5zA7txnWd2fT6iLX5na1BQvBLoDSwPKMsjtIl5mP-rOekrtmu6JuVDZ2AlzLzyN9pywuD9rPUO0EnzXSiabPAJppw/s200/91030030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332667669292825234" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Designed and developed by the London-based firm Sophie Hi</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >cks and Associates, the Los Angeles boutique is quite distinctive compared to her other sisters around the world in terms of the store layout and feel.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >First, it is divided into two separate buildings (one single storey and the other is two-storey) and two, it is surrounded by natural environment element, which is a beautiful jasmine garden at the private courtyard.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >As you step into the store, the feel that you get is truly and authentically West Coast with bright, luminous aesthetics plus liberal usage of natural lights via skylights and eight-foot windows.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0o0kvKbXeUtJqEwkWIY5lONaKFuyXO-0BXaTjQ_9DJ1HcX7Qr33EBsPD0wIsRYDNi3QSDzDgTt38oQHhLZ9-R_DLHCPfQCTAOntQUc2RRYSTJ8VvWLGmCd7n7Oxq9pbXfLmMhhQ/s1600-h/Amber+Valleta.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0o0kvKbXeUtJqEwkWIY5lONaKFuyXO-0BXaTjQ_9DJ1HcX7Qr33EBsPD0wIsRYDNi3QSDzDgTt38oQHhLZ9-R_DLHCPfQCTAOntQUc2RRYSTJ8VvWLGmCd7n7Oxq9pbXfLmMhhQ/s200/Amber+Valleta.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332667669829840418" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >The interior walls are of 3D materials with abstract cut-out designs while signature elements such as white Italian marble floors, white leather couches and chairs, beautiful brass fixtures and oversized mirrors imported from Italy all correlate with the current design concept for Chloe stores worldwide. In addition, rose gold fixtures are used for merchandise display purpose.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >And as usual, a store opening is never complete without a grand party to herald its arrival. Held at the Milk Studio, the party was attended by a bevy of Hollywood who’s who, A-list celebrities, and socialites. Of course, Chloé die-hard fans were there too!<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Among famous faces spotted at the party (and head to toe in Chloé spring/summer 2009 pieces) were supermodel Amber Valetta who just made a grand comeback recently, actress Camille Belle, Matthew McConaughey’s significant other Camilla Alves, model/actress Molly Sims and actress/designer who shares the same name with the brand itself, Chloe Sevigny.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1uNuEo3yUpN5km3Dd0NrZYPOEWWpXfw_4e8xxtAkLEaX_fl80b_u8EouOANjjpL7JKhoEIEBkJH-49mKLK_ZMrvY5YVNinapqqx-p2uE7EsNZZTk4KOgZ1DnVFpffI89Edzc2g/s1600-h/KB,+RT,+CS,+HmG.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1uNuEo3yUpN5km3Dd0NrZYPOEWWpXfw_4e8xxtAkLEaX_fl80b_u8EouOANjjpL7JKhoEIEBkJH-49mKLK_ZMrvY5YVNinapqqx-p2uE7EsNZZTk4KOgZ1DnVFpffI89Edzc2g/s200/KB,+RT,+CS,+HmG.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332667672568842818" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Of course, gracing the event that evening would be Ms. Hannah MacGibbons, who looked absolutely great in her own creations, culled from the current spring/summer 2009 collection.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Chloé spring/summer 2</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">009 collection (ready-to-wear and accessories) is available now at all Chloé stores and selected multibrand retailers worldwide.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;" >*Photos courtesy of Chloé.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Chloé</span> - 8448 Melrose Place, Los Angeles, CA 90069 Tel: (323) 602-0000</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-74037730471368808112009-05-06T17:22:00.002+08:002009-05-06T17:30:39.899+08:00Hey everyone ...<span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >I know it's been a while I have not scribble on fashion and I know the first week of May is going to end soon. Oh boy, what can I say. I've been so busy lately with work; too busy till I have no time for my own or the blog. But whatever will be, this blog will keep on running and will keep on bringing you the latest and the hottest news in fashion.<br /><br />In addition, I would also like to make an announcement here. If you notice the teaser banner on the right side of the blog, well, that is the thing that I would like to tell you. After a year of hiatus from serious magazine writing, I have decided to make a grand return. Not as a fashion writer but lo and behold, an editor! Yes, you got me right and EQL is the name of the magazine. What EQL is all about and who should read the magazine, that will be disclosed soon because I am still in the midst of constructing this 'angel of mine' and I am so damn happy for it.<br /><br />But anyways, have a happening summer and don't forget to drop by the blog whenever you're around the net. See you soon!<br /><br />Muitos Beijos,<br />Shaiful </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-32780525396759876102009-04-18T23:10:00.007+08:002009-04-18T23:24:32.338+08:00When Graceful Grecian Goddess Goes Tough ... Bodyamr SS09 RTW Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUFqigBaPScM3jMfarVy4Mxylf0ElJ5XwSrHy4Jajxs1pR3hswVpmF8XSh7SuFWXBhakEeRNaSwBIo6w46f77_klvThJzEIVcANaq0v_UTC91yLU57cUzRBG89pqC3l9ionGYTg/s1600-h/bodyamr4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUFqigBaPScM3jMfarVy4Mxylf0ElJ5XwSrHy4Jajxs1pR3hswVpmF8XSh7SuFWXBhakEeRNaSwBIo6w46f77_klvThJzEIVcANaq0v_UTC91yLU57cUzRBG89pqC3l9ionGYTg/s200/bodyamr4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326049307421410274" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >History taught us that the ancient Greece was divided into two states – the much cultured Athens and tough-as-nail Sparta.<br /><br />While modern world is more inclined to Athens, which has been one of the world’s greatest contributors to the human civilizations, including looks such as the classic Grecian goddess looks, less is known about Sparta, with the exception of being a state that exercises military approach on every aspect of their lives.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >And speaking about Grecian goddess style, I am quite sure that there are many fashionistas out there who are a bit tired by how Grecian goddess looks have been typically represented – soft with fluid silhouette and unparalleled gracefulness.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJO5i6IlJi5ihmIa9iYKs-Xky2jKUj1nmM4SD5ScMlBTeq91eT1sLXZxq4vb0Cb05tkXdP4mm7ju6lE6C0Z2wm2G3RrDpqnkwuHV0cW4xxc4wOE3cls4x-j5w4ucbCk2HdjSndg/s1600-h/bodyamr2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJO5i6IlJi5ihmIa9iYKs-Xky2jKUj1nmM4SD5ScMlBTeq91eT1sLXZxq4vb0Cb05tkXdP4mm7ju6lE6C0Z2wm2G3RrDpqnkwuHV0cW4xxc4wOE3cls4x-j5w4ucbCk2HdjSndg/s200/bodyamr2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326049301901248642" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >But here’s good news for those who are seeking for change – British designer Amr Ali of Bodyamr (pronounced as <span style="font-style: italic;">body armour</span>) is going to revamp that archetypal ‘soft’ look and buck it up with a dash of toughness, ingénue audacity and unchallenged sensuality without neglecting femininity.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Mixing a number of techniques and silhouettes borrowed from the ancient Greece’s majestic sense of fashion, the new spring/summer collection 2009 signifies a new approach in Grecian style dressing.<br /><br />In another way to describe, it is like having the muses on drunken rampage (thanks to Dionysius's strong wines); ravaging Hera’s or Aphrodite’s closet, cull those soft silk drapes embroidered with tiny stars out of the wardrobe and stuff it with tough as nail clothes inspired by the styles of Sparta women or perhaps, those belong to the daredevil-ish Amazons.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeCcTZT64uA3vOp-XPFeGpvn5dTwJ9eb53MEjo3PwXUbZQJgVaW9RkMuOgL-OUx3gNam7cFEDnn-lMCIEMWONnHCuMtoKNHu6rLKCGG0_VR3Id-qL8A0Meq8GDnM63HhYrHZ1dw/s1600-h/bodyamr1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeCcTZT64uA3vOp-XPFeGpvn5dTwJ9eb53MEjo3PwXUbZQJgVaW9RkMuOgL-OUx3gNam7cFEDnn-lMCIEMWONnHCuMtoKNHu6rLKCGG0_VR3Id-qL8A0Meq8GDnM63HhYrHZ1dw/s200/bodyamr1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326049303565629570" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >The working palette is totally a reflection of Mediterranean summer with turquoise, black, cream and yellow just to list a few. Apart from that, a ubiquitous feature that one could not miss would be the draping technique approach used by Amr.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Truly harking those used by the ancient Grecian women, the clothes are finely draped across the wearer’s body while the pleat detailing is truly refined yet sensuous, akin to the soft swirls that one can see on the marble statues of ancient Greek goddesses. Some even sport those posh wing-like elongated sleeves.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Apart from dresses and jumpers made with Grecian drapery approach, sophisticated and chic pieces such as shorts and cuffed long-sleeved top ensemble in black and white are absolutely simple and suitable to be worn to beaches.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9fdGUdCDCT0IA0Cf-Wmm7VftM693qKUyqFGFxhn6urh_s11QRL37NBB4XYg-EDaieZ0KvAvXuDyh-FHKdFKSyHq-M-kw5jGn-pXVPT6w6LakFUp4HqvfKYi45ibPbpbxt36h-w/s1600-h/bodyamr3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9fdGUdCDCT0IA0Cf-Wmm7VftM693qKUyqFGFxhn6urh_s11QRL37NBB4XYg-EDaieZ0KvAvXuDyh-FHKdFKSyHq-M-kw5jGn-pXVPT6w6LakFUp4HqvfKYi45ibPbpbxt36h-w/s200/bodyamr3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326049305829960226" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Even a contrasting beige long-sleeved top with cape worn with a stunning long-sleeved long dress in seducing coral, as well as silky black off-shoulder long-sleeved dress with thigh-high slits on both sides and a narrow belt around the waist could be considered as office friendly.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Evoking that luxe Grecian female warrior spirit to life is a choice of tough-looking accessories such as sateen headbands, meticulously crafted <span style="font-style: italic;">polos</span> (a cylindrical crown worn by goddess Hera), embellished belts and refined bronze stack bracelets. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bodyamr’s spring/summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection is available now at selected multi-brand retailers worldwide. In Southeast Asia, the nearest Bodyamr stockist is Harvey Nichols Hong Kong.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;">*Photos by Vogue.co.uk</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Bodyamr at Harvey Nichols Hong Kong</span> - The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong. </span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-51116361679868328902009-04-16T15:27:00.005+08:002009-06-03T20:33:45.492+08:00From The Bottom of My Heart ... My Sincere Thank You<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Dear all,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Three years have passed and I felt as if it was only yesterday I started my first post in this blog. Well, true as they say, time tends to slip through our fingers without being noticed. In conjunction with Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia’s third anniversary, which is today, I would like to dedicate this open thank you letter to family, friends and fans that have been supporting the blog since the last three years. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My great thank you goes to my family – Babah, Mama, Syakeera and Haziq - as well as my extensive family on both sides for their love, support and great thoughts. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Á tous mes amis en mode – Ariane Lacroix (Lanvin), Robin (Maria Luisa), Dennis Ong Adiwijaya, Guillaume Salmon (Colette Paris), Chavernet Couture Paris et Geneviève Vuillemin (MinaPoe) … une mille mercis de moi pour tes amitiés, tes confiances et tes aides … je l’embrasse très fort! Encore mille mercis á les fans ‘die-hard’ d’Anggun au France – Ayla et Niko – pour ses amitiés et partageant la même passion pour la musique d'Anggun. Salut!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My beloved fashionable ‘friends’ in the Stateside - Debrah San Jose, Geren Ford, Clare Vivier, Lisa Weiss (Debut NY), Jessica Bliemaster (Blue Stripe PR), Nicole Lafave (Omelle) … it’s an honour for me to be able to work with you girls and I hope we can meet and have a great party someday when I get the chance to visit US. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To my favourite model Anderson Davis and shoe illustrator Mark Schwartz, thank you for taking a fraction of your time entertaining my interview requests. Anderson, keep that hot bod of yours pumping; Mark, keep me mesmerised with your designs. I love them all! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">A mi ‘favourite fashion blogger’ d’Italia Patrizia (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.stylosophy.it">www.stylosophy.it</a>) – I love your blog darling … it’s so Italian chic and I keep coming back for more :D </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Aya Nakagawa (Colenimo), Jerome Rousseau and Camilla Skovgaard – love your works so much people and I like the fact that you always surprise me with new takes on fashion … Thanks so much and keep in touch!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To Yotam Solomon (Los Angeles) … Oh dear, am so sorry for not featuring your designs in the blog but will find some time to do it. Honey, your designs are absolutely gorgeous and so avant-garde. Amaze me!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Á mis buenos amigos señores Franc Villa y Vicente Puerto … como le va amigos? Muchas apologías por no poder atender a la feria reciente del Basel Watch Fair 2009. Pero miraré adelante a los grandes relojes de usted pronto. Saludos!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Para mi ‘nuestra señora del zapatas’ y la dueña del Shuz Farah Kasim … mi amor, muchas gracias por tu amistad y tus confianzas en mi … eres siempre mi hermana. Besos y abrazos!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My special thanks also goes to: Maizen Maison (Shirieene Hajamaideen, Rekha Sen, Nilam Lakmichand, Shereen Jaafar and Milla Chee), Shareen Ramli, Camelia, Magie Abang Saufi, Oxygen Magazine (John Leong and Sarah Tan), Rachel Khiew (Lush Icons), The Emperor’s New Clothes (Memed, Elyna, Ruben and Khairy), Danielle Chiam (Gucci), Valiram Group (Joanne, Su Ann, Su Fern, Nicole, Annie, Yeohleen, Karen, Monica, Ida, Ashok, Ashvin, Mukesh and Sharan), The Link Singapore (Ms. Tina Tan-Leo, Alphonsus Chung and Ingrid How), Graha Lifestyle (Puan Sri Monique and Jennifer Lee), Daslu (Ms. Eliana Tranchesi and Ms. Monica Mendes), Bulgari (Pagen Chee, Shirlynn Oh and Ms. Asha Langdown), Clara Goh (Fendi), Anson Shum (Hugo Boss HK), Chloe Asia Pacific (Odette Crocket and Kary Ng), Jasmine Kamal (Louis Vuitton Malaysia), Ferhat Nazri-Aziz (Melium Group), Amri Rahim (DDB PR), Priority Communications (Celina, Mary-Ann and Karen), Salvatore Ferragamo Malaysia (Ms. C.S. Fann and Chloe), Ms. Velda Mah (Celine, FJ Benjamin Singapore), Adeline Choo (Luxury Concepts), Ai Leen Tay (L’Oreal Malaysia), Soo Shea Pin (Anya Hindmarch Malaysia), Angie Tan and Gabey Goh (Malay Mail), Dzireena Mahadzir (Starmag, The Star), Dazman Manan, Kiffy Razak (Nona), RAPR-Mileage (Dato’ Nancy Yeoh and Kiranjeet), Suria Meriang (Ms. Yap Mei Foong, Shanen Hugh and Jean Loh), Michelle Pringadi (GRI Retail), Naomi Lim, Nicole Lim (Apcot), John Marcus Rayarouth (Prestige Magazine), Sonya Tampubolon (Spice Magazine, Indonesia), Richard Tan Hee Hui, Robert Cordero (JC Report), Shelon Ho (Lane Crawford Hong Kong), Stephanie Fang, Sukullaya Sripongsai, Suyee Chung (Hermès Malaysia), Sze Yoong (Sze Accessories), Yi Von Tai, Malaysia Tatler, Aizat Aidid (The Goddess Says blog), Nana Taha (Ramblings of a Mad Woman blog), Judith Leow, Anna Ayuda, Claire Woods, Inge de Boer, Sandra Azwan, Sallendra, Marion Caunter, Nur Mohamed, Adam Lee, Brian Kwong, Estelle Ong, Alex Eu, Marlina Azmi, Robert Chan, William Kee, Alison Rodrigues, Khoon Hooi, Stephanie Chai, MEM Couture, Cynthia Seow, Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina and all my dearest and closest friends.<br /><br />To my idol cum favourite fashion editor of all time Natasha Kraal (Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia), I'm literally out of words but all I can say now is, thank you for inspiring me to be a good fashion writer through your inspirational writeups. I appreciate it so much.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To my muse and designer of the moment Amir Luqman … it’s been a great pleasure to know and to work with you … I appreciate our friendship so much and will be supporting you till the end of time. I know you have what it takes to give Halston or Biba a run off their money. So hit it darling :D</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My dear Emileen, congratulations on your new gig and yep, you are going to be the next Kimora Lee Simmons. I’ve no doubt in that. Thanks so much for your friendship all these years. Hmm, maybe we should hang out more often then. Cheers!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To my ‘big sister’ Lind, miss hanging out with you. Will try to find one nice day so we can go drink and be merry till dawn okay. Hahahahaha. Ooh, I also miss free trips to Genting too now. Oops!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To my mentor and my light – Airil Haimi Adnan a.k.a. Teech: Thank you for having me as your student, believing in my best qualities and for all your advices on life and stuff like that. I’m going to miss you … big time! Hahaha!!!! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Last but not least, to the man who inspires me … my friend, my most trusted confidant and my brother Mansor Tun Abdul Aziz … dearest Mansor, you are like a God-sent angel to me and believe it or not, it’s almost two years since we started to know each other. Thank you so much for your kind words and advices and for being dear to me. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To those who I did not mention your name, please blame my head but not my heart because there is where you always belong. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Regards,</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Shaiful </span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-85476615610919240822009-04-16T11:54:00.005+08:002009-04-16T12:10:24.918+08:00Enter The Emperor's Closet ... The Emperor's New Clothes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJo6SJYpeYk2nmf7Aity4m6MLyempV5kuFRGN13ATHjKji_bzG07YDiN-Po2otzi3FmDLEyCpImT6IZXs4Q61WcG2FujdeQqyDe4gxtR60c25i8EYR_ad5a-7OqIhvZF965SA7Kg/s1600-h/tenc_03.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJo6SJYpeYk2nmf7Aity4m6MLyempV5kuFRGN13ATHjKji_bzG07YDiN-Po2otzi3FmDLEyCpImT6IZXs4Q61WcG2FujdeQqyDe4gxtR60c25i8EYR_ad5a-7OqIhvZF965SA7Kg/s200/tenc_03.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325133499367115330" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >If there is one place where you would seldom find me, that place would be the menswear store. With the exception of unisex designer boutiques like Gucci or Hermès, I always hate being inside a menswear store.<br /><br />Well, call me a menswear store hater or whatever you like but I always try to avoid entering stores where men shop because one, the interior and the ambience are too anal and does not evoke the urge to shop in me and two, I see more grey-haired guys than young ones buying!</span> <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQl5qRxYjh3_Ry248iTHyyTmadA5vOegJuOoXg3dY7tvBDh-8ieWhwEA-_yG1-jugiW7QFo6cxDLNE_iU7iARp9duP52jx3tmzEKJ8BOGEzk4WyR8bIb0yk6ltu1y8S88r9DBxg/s1600-h/tenc_02.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQl5qRxYjh3_Ry248iTHyyTmadA5vOegJuOoXg3dY7tvBDh-8ieWhwEA-_yG1-jugiW7QFo6cxDLNE_iU7iARp9duP52jx3tmzEKJ8BOGEzk4WyR8bIb0yk6ltu1y8S88r9DBxg/s200/tenc_02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325133495678111602" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >However, there is one menswea</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >r store that caught my attention most since its inception last year and that lucky store is called The Emperor’s New Cl</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >othes or TENC.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >A boutique best described as “a menswear store like no other”, TENC was founded by three men whom all shared the same yet profound passion in fashion – Casmad Sanuri (Memed), Ruben Emir Gnanalingam and Khairy Jamaluddin – and boasts an ambiance that you could not find in any other menswear boutiques around KL.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO1vxYqYmohMBcjiK90ezXt1Dv192vJ04qeXVJ-Vlr_xtX0Wii7WNo78ztssVdlytZfOAqwhR9iuWR1HJGqmj4ubcGDqJP_XRK0YBNSsnYoEGRrL83slubpJxZs3zPPVO4J7KKw/s1600-h/tenc_01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO1vxYqYmohMBcjiK90ezXt1Dv192vJ04qeXVJ-Vlr_xtX0Wii7WNo78ztssVdlytZfOAqwhR9iuWR1HJGqmj4ubcGDqJP_XRK0YBNSsnYoEGRrL83slubpJxZs3zPPVO4J7KKw/s200/tenc_01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325133494964636130" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >When I first entered the stor</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >e, which was late last year, it was the interior – yes, not the clothes – that caught my attention.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br />Just imagine yourself being in one of those Ivy Lea</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >gue frat homes - wooden fixtures, plush leather sofas and mahoga</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ny coffee table laid with glossy fashion bibles, and some antique artifacts to evoke luxury feeling teemed with relaxed lighting.<br /><br />In addition, the pool table, which lies in the centre of the store, also plays an important role </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >as one of the store’s attraction.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydHxLVQRSYXKVcVEPruh8ucfwRJZX2SKgCf4XlgRVREIp2K8erAYYn9U002bMChgL8fVTHwf0OY9T1Rm4K38vyzvjniPNknt_J3E4lUhE_Vi1WeS_IP9A_kttSkytDPoi2yBVnA/s1600-h/williamrast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydHxLVQRSYXKVcVEPruh8ucfwRJZX2SKgCf4XlgRVREIp2K8erAYYn9U002bMChgL8fVTHwf0OY9T1Rm4K38vyzvjniPNknt_J3E4lUhE_Vi1WeS_IP9A_kttSkytDPoi2yBVnA/s200/williamrast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325136082719782194" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >B</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ut the best part has yet to come. Unique interior décor approach aside, the other major factor that draws horde of fashionistas stampeding into TENC would definitely be its well-edited selection of clothing and accessories brand, thus befitting its quirky name.<br /><br />Though it might be too long to list them all down, among sought-after brands carried by TENC include Antik Denim, Armand Basi, Citizens of Humanity, Earnest Sewn, J Brand, Mike & Chris, Project E, Jil Sander, Canterbury NZ and Helmut Lang.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Apart from that, Justin Timberlake die-hard wannabes (I’m referring to those who love emulating his style rather than listening to his w</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >orks) will be enthralled to know that TENC also carries his premium denim brand William Rast.<br /><br />A denim brand that runs sli</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ghtly away from the clichés of other celebrity clothing brands, William Rast has garnered quite a lot of attention from fashion press worldwide plus a humongous following among celebrities and denim lovers alike. Even Justin’s ex-leading lady, actress Cameron Diaz has been spotted wearing William Rast a few times after the breakup!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1a6tpvsdhdLcbXVbW01Rbz6F2hDlFSeFRoQ2RjpahnnObYyUA0Q5twPSbwlLjcX3h6GdzoqlQEVz4UYpf9KgV2b8FiNcaInlZ-KjTCkvg0-3lKh4AmuraCbRTyrdrZKDZhfVIag/s1600-h/blinde.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1a6tpvsdhdLcbXVbW01Rbz6F2hDlFSeFRoQ2RjpahnnObYyUA0Q5twPSbwlLjcX3h6GdzoqlQEVz4UYpf9KgV2b8FiNcaInlZ-KjTCkvg0-3lKh4AmuraCbRTyrdrZKDZhfVIag/s200/blinde.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325136083761846722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Besides premium denim and designer togs, male fashionistas also can look forward to the exciting lineup of accessories and personal furnishings. Selling like hot cakes at the moment is the athletic Blinde sunglasses.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A superb brand of sporty shades sporting cutting-edge yet clean lines and silhouettes, Blinde shades, to date, have been seen shielding the eyes of Hollywood leading hunks such as Brad Pitt, Leonardo diCaprio and hottie-licious Matthew McConaughey.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Therefore, to experience what it is like to shop inside an Ivy League’s frat room or dressing up like an emperor (sans being humiliated in the public for being threadbare as in the ever-popular fairy tale), make your way straight to TENC today.<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;">*Photos courtesy of TENC, William Rast and Blinde websites.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Emperor’s New Clothes (TENC)</span> - Lot 3.35, Pavilion KL, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-46088245361159545802009-04-15T15:57:00.003+08:002009-04-15T16:05:45.998+08:00In The Press, Again ... Malay Mail, Wednesday 15-04-09<span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >I have quite a surreal feeling today. Usually, it is me who does the interviews with celebs, fashion designers, models, you just name it. However, I believe lady luck must have been smiling at me when Angie from Malay Mail shot me an email last week proposing for an interview. Gasp! I’m so flabbergasted!<br /><br />And after a week of anticipation, Angie’s colleague Gabey just informed me that the interview will appear in today’s Malay Mail. Okay, enough said, below is the scanned image of the published interview. I’m hoping to get more chances to be interviewed in the future and a million thanks to Malay Mail and Angie for the great writeup.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ccM2xev5OuK5RH3oc98ydhF4__JsYX7b8SGz-0xgH22xp36jDaGliv5DUEDMoDnS6lN3EPph8Ggy0el24GmKJYfcXaAr5tNxXPaZt7Hen-qLMa8Qy3L4VCKI2b3XDdY22x52Kg/s1600-h/mmail_article_angie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ccM2xev5OuK5RH3oc98ydhF4__JsYX7b8SGz-0xgH22xp36jDaGliv5DUEDMoDnS6lN3EPph8Ggy0el24GmKJYfcXaAr5tNxXPaZt7Hen-qLMa8Qy3L4VCKI2b3XDdY22x52Kg/s200/mmail_article_angie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324825692529585794" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Click on the resized image to enlarge and read the article</span>)<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: verdana;">*Photo by ME.</span></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-8902944686050076142009-04-11T21:36:00.008+08:002009-04-11T22:20:02.199+08:00Grace in the City ... Amir Luqman for Dragonfly 2009 Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDQhA22r3hc109GKGmixZKNsYlaLJ3zabE9217aZyJA1GEQLo9ONcFCFm-ZxUdRzOP-osxalIOs1EXyKjO73nNUsIOluCH-metNWIR8Sa1e9RSGP0GdIWrBbSQU6JI7DdZFZILw/s1600-h/amir_jakarta_dfly5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDQhA22r3hc109GKGmixZKNsYlaLJ3zabE9217aZyJA1GEQLo9ONcFCFm-ZxUdRzOP-osxalIOs1EXyKjO73nNUsIOluCH-metNWIR8Sa1e9RSGP0GdIWrBbSQU6JI7DdZFZILw/s200/amir_jakarta_dfly5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323428089277281874" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Someone told me to break into Indonesian fashion market is not easy as you may think.<br /><br />Unless the name is Prada, Dior or Mariah Carey, should correct set of strategies and campaigns are not well-planned and executed, it may take you forever to break through this booming (the coun</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >try has more millionaires or billionaires in the Southeast Asia region compared to Malaysia and Singapore) yet challenging fashion market.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >However, for young yet up and coming designer Amir Luqman (<span style="font-style: italic;">above, third to the left</span>), he does not need anything like special amulets or magic charms to charm the Indonesian fashionistas. A</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ll he needs is a set of fashion-forward and bold designs, smart mix of fabulous colours, meticulous techniques and luxurious materials, plus a wave of <span style="font-style: italic;">je ne sais quoi</span> that you could not find in other designers, both locally and regionally.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7tTSXiVt4aMavsCqf4cuChcee0MZhIYvIrxXpbub4fopggx9HEgeewowBXL8ekuYJ9drhe47Kj14qTxa7Akv4CS_4KBvhVp1mQd4SNK8-IiwKWM9pBwz6lBU1oGRxbyQsXxJYg/s1600-h/amir_jakarta_dfly1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7tTSXiVt4aMavsCqf4cuChcee0MZhIYvIrxXpbub4fopggx9HEgeewowBXL8ekuYJ9drhe47Kj14qTxa7Akv4CS_4KBvhVp1mQd4SNK8-IiwKWM9pBwz6lBU1oGRxbyQsXxJYg/s200/amir_jakarta_dfly1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323430370588230850" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Recently, Amir Luqma</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >n, who is synonymous for his cutting edge creations that never forsake true femininity and unparalleled beauty, took Indonesian fashion scene by storm by presenting his collection at the Jomstar.com Indonesian Edition launch in its super cosmopolitan city Jakarta.<br /><br />Held at the city’s über-chic night club Dragonfly, almost everyone present at the event, including press members and guests that were speci</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ally flown to Jakarta for the event that night, were mesmerised by Amir’s nonchalant creativity and clever style and trend intermixture.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Witnessed by an enthusi</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >astic crowd of Jakarta’s who’s who and press members from </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >both countries, the fashion showcase was graced by the presence of three Malaysian divas – Jaclyn Victor, Atilia and Noryn Aziz – all clad in Amir’s sumptuous creations.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgKRnfzwhvjP9nrrmX70qXXE2S6YDOYplRaiCrQjobSOs6estBoUgAytN_D2AzULQCb9WbSIRTeSfBMKUXhgh_BFFqMLKrlxX3TNXJB-Hy1R1pCEOWccLN8wdTnfpQxxcCSqwvA/s1600-h/amir_jakarta_dfly2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgKRnfzwhvjP9nrrmX70qXXE2S6YDOYplRaiCrQjobSOs6estBoUgAytN_D2AzULQCb9WbSIRTeSfBMKUXhgh_BFFqMLKrlxX3TNXJB-Hy1R1pCEOWccLN8wdTnfpQxxcCSqwvA/s200/amir_jakarta_dfly2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323428091822828162" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Taking his inspiration from a variety of sources, the new collection simply mirrors what a woman would desire to wear: clothes that aren’t too embellished or too colourful, simple in terms of cuts and draperies but at the same time, drenched in the ultimate touch of elegance and sophistication, aligned with the nature of Jakarta itself, which is a fast-paced modern city tucked in the heart of exotic Java Island.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Playing with sensuous silhouettes that have been making rounds into fashionista wardrobes since the last few years and the richness of jewel tones, or perhaps inspired by the captivating hues of the dragonflies (which is also the name of the showcase venue) for the working palette, a woman would never feel bored with Amir Luqman’s current collection.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >For instance, a one-shoulder toga dress with drape detail (<span style="font-style: italic;">above, left</span>) is meticulously done using panel approach and added with the touch of Greek goddess style. S</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >tunning is the best word to describe this dress and what’s more, the effortlessly clean line used in its construction makes it superbly perfect for any modern-day style goddess to wear.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KtejfinOxtWDoFz7BxBiY1npxeeChUsJ1intQLkoQrsiruf87qW9t1iHTmQPuEow-T1Td8W2I5gCGnsTQ_V6y2GZJNLMrwCyM5idudhiZLEUuhrKYS5BkSXmjIEwndBW0-1kdQ/s1600-h/amir_jakarta_dfly3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KtejfinOxtWDoFz7BxBiY1npxeeChUsJ1intQLkoQrsiruf87qW9t1iHTmQPuEow-T1Td8W2I5gCGnsTQ_V6y2GZJNLMrwCyM5idudhiZLEUuhrKYS5BkSXmjIEwndBW0-1kdQ/s200/amir_jakarta_dfly3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323428091938618738" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >The ethereal and sensuous mood is further raised with this stunning white two-piece garb consisting of corseted strapless top with sweetheart neckline cinched to the waist and a matching pencil skirt with above-knee hem (<span style="font-style: italic;">left</span>). Classic meets up-to-the-minute, the cors</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >et top, which is also peplumed around the waistline has somehow found its way into Amir’s design trademarks.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >In addition, the pearlescent white hue brings forth the refined elegance of the ensemble. Further enhancing the look of the evening is a sleeveless bolero fashioned into a blooming rose (as seen on the model’s forearm), which I have to admit, a truly painstaking job but worth creating.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Ending the show that evening is another marvellous and oh so creative sheath dress with slanting tiered ruffled hem and chiffon drape detail worn as hood.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilfDmXnarZCpCG_9e8C15n3d4XIn3L43og3Tvgwj5L1_qQ9RW99NrDz0fExGwT1gyWotpkkL02R97GHvSuxlWuQxwxmQ1QT-7ADYrfLHqrudMfM5sFQhctfS8LxOgkyiIJjpMiA/s1600-h/amir_jakarta_dfly4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilfDmXnarZCpCG_9e8C15n3d4XIn3L43og3Tvgwj5L1_qQ9RW99NrDz0fExGwT1gyWotpkkL02R97GHvSuxlWuQxwxmQ1QT-7ADYrfLHqrudMfM5sFQhctfS8LxOgkyiIJjpMiA/s200/amir_jakarta_dfly4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323428098040574386" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">A startling garb which reminds me of Spanish flamenco costume, this hooded evening wear, which is simply clean, raw and unembellished, is sure to grab the undying attention of any fashion editors, fashionistas and celebrities. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I wonder if Lady Gaga would consider wearing this unrivalled piece of couture at her gig. That is, should her record company break the news that she’s coming to our shores, quenching the thirst of electronica fans on electronica gigs anytime soon? Well, just my wild assumption.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Therefore, for those who are interested to be dressed in the pieces displayed above by designer <span style="font-style: italic;">du jour</span> Amir Luqman, you can get in touch with him via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Amir-Luqman/707003260">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/amirluqman">Myspace</a> or also by his email at <a href="mailto:amirluqman.alo@gmail.com">amirluqman.alo@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos courtesy of Amir Luqman.</span></span><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-81308089231960139262009-04-09T13:01:00.003+08:002009-04-09T13:08:02.003+08:00Plast-Chic Is The New Chic .... Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Melissa SS09<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9s9ltBmbCh1GSYgFSslo3g0vrdpLjUarvJV4RO1G6-QYJ843QoOiAhtjPm88niDYL1jcDf44vxQtwz9amVybKdqEmnc_4vH_jR1rOi1PNflswbw_sj2tGe51-T58Y8RNlUFYiA/s1600-h/VW+Ultragirl+II+blue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9s9ltBmbCh1GSYgFSslo3g0vrdpLjUarvJV4RO1G6-QYJ843QoOiAhtjPm88niDYL1jcDf44vxQtwz9amVybKdqEmnc_4vH_jR1rOi1PNflswbw_sj2tGe51-T58Y8RNlUFYiA/s200/VW+Ultragirl+II+blue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322553315399497986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Recessions are crappy; likewise credit crunch and so forth. With credit limits are getting shallower time to time, along with the urge of wise (or smart) spending these days, has obviously left the unfortunate fashionistas (think Isla Fisher’s ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic” role Rebecca Bloomwood) with less choices.<br /><br />I know exactly how hurtful it is when having to curl your sights away from thin</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >gs you relished most in this life, like a pair of posh Manolo Blahnik sandals in exotic reptile skin or perhaps, a 2.55 Chanel bag.<br /><br />However, there is no need to deprive oneself from the warm and luxurious touch of designers’ hands because Vivienne Westwood knows just the right way to keep her fans up-to-the-minute at hard times like these with her current spring/summer 2009 Anglomania Collection for Melissa!<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uQBKU5rJCerlGwPUhjbZQTM9r7gl6-uD3r8wfy3KmyxkRUW0qkhrkQam6irx5rVBt0iC6zq554RcWa9zfBBfvYzkpxnKg23ymUtcPO25DC3agJSLYuElnpWqiALVidwrS-bd6Q/s1600-h/VW+Lady+Dragon+Red+-+orb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uQBKU5rJCerlGwPUhjbZQTM9r7gl6-uD3r8wfy3KmyxkRUW0qkhrkQam6irx5rVBt0iC6zq554RcWa9zfBBfvYzkpxnKg23ymUtcPO25DC3agJSLYuElnpWqiALVidwrS-bd6Q/s200/VW+Lady+Dragon+Red+-+orb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322553318144821250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >An ingenious collaboration between two icons of the fashion world, the new spring/summer 2009 collection fully reflects Vivienne’s unique take on fashion, which often spells unmatched individuality, ultra boldness, unconventional patterns and provocative to the core.<br /><br />Like her clothing and accessories collection, Vivienne’s footwear collection for Melissa also features her trademark ORB, which represents power and tradition mingling with future through the image of an orbited crown.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >There are four styles to choose from and they are Melissa’s signature Ultragirl flats, Lady Dragon, Three Straps and Toe Shoes Mary Janes. One of Melissa’s classic offerings, the flats has been customized by the Dame with chic printed soles and captivating colours. Another flat but high cut variant, called Three Straps is actually a plasticised version of one of Vivienne’s original footwear collection that she created and debuted decades ago.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNNvpfWbkaMNk88XjHsP7vPFh5TDVrBUcZDWQ7xKqp2GOivOgG-e4_drfjAhE_yyRlJ-Amf3TWg6ctmh8-xqu8C8vjFpbZdfZDlWtNbafmQlqQFIxFJb7wUfM-lgypWl-U22Lfg/s1600-h/VW+Anglomania+Heel+black.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNNvpfWbkaMNk88XjHsP7vPFh5TDVrBUcZDWQ7xKqp2GOivOgG-e4_drfjAhE_yyRlJ-Amf3TWg6ctmh8-xqu8C8vjFpbZdfZDlWtNbafmQlqQFIxFJb7wUfM-lgypWl-U22Lfg/s200/VW+Anglomania+Heel+black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322553313310902082" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And last but not least, the two collections for high heel lovers – Lady Dragon and Toe Shoes Mary Janes. The Lady Dragon D’Orsay line screams classiness and sensual charm with metallic ORB charm or heart cut out adorn its vamp. On the other hand, the Toe Shoes Mary Janes runs away from the typical Mary Janes variant with cutouts and long halter straps in electrifying hues.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Melissa spring/summer 2009 collection is available now at all Melissa outlets and selected retailers worldwide. The collection is also available online at <a href="http://www.melissaplasticdreams.com/">melissaplasticdreams.com</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-style: italic;">*Photos courtesy of Melissa Australia.</span></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-69462720650818188502009-03-29T00:51:00.004+08:002009-04-09T13:12:58.944+08:00Memoirs of a Mystic Memory ... Rachel Gilbert A/W 2009 Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWsgyv9-gPMlzqSRy4In0KQT3Ztnf7g4mgodf4p05Rcwicdi2tu6hKwQpmfWd0nMKnXi0BgWzQkEl6dhyPAMTAJepCunTw1STYnjJ7UyS4NrceihiODsS8N0gtMUhP6XKFd26Ng/s1600-h/Rachel+Gilbert-016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWsgyv9-gPMlzqSRy4In0KQT3Ztnf7g4mgodf4p05Rcwicdi2tu6hKwQpmfWd0nMKnXi0BgWzQkEl6dhyPAMTAJepCunTw1STYnjJ7UyS4NrceihiODsS8N0gtMUhP6XKFd26Ng/s200/Rachel+Gilbert-016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318282653281005682" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >There were times where season cycles boggled my mind. As we know, when people who live up in the Northern Hemisphere are basking in the summer sun, the situation goes vice versa in the Southern one – winter with occasional snow.<br /><br />Since most of the designer brands are based in cities close to the Northern half of the world, it means the clothes and ac</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >cessories designed are made according to its seasonal requirement. The same fact also applies to the southern one. But at times, I just can’t imagine what it would look like to wear Fendi fur coat in Sydney on December, when summer re</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >aches its peak and a Collette Dinnigan’s tank top in Paris, when, you know how the city’s climate is within the same month, right? Frigid to death I assume!<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDvGETQMfC5Z4nangsKFn56DIVl9PnGQikvfLo2bSjeO0XE6UUPTVqhUqCjr6KemS52cs8Zfes-7RCtPDfwihAYR_4J5Y09HH6YfiajJmtBCYmJrJF53w1cK3Z2VERc96lvcBqA/s1600-h/_BFK99701.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDvGETQMfC5Z4nangsKFn56DIVl9PnGQikvfLo2bSjeO0XE6UUPTVqhUqCjr6KemS52cs8Zfes-7RCtPDfwihAYR_4J5Y09HH6YfiajJmtBCYmJrJF53w1cK3Z2VERc96lvcBqA/s200/_BFK99701.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318282649139361954" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Well, like what they say, those were the days. Today, despite the different continent and climate that we lived, it is good to know that the fashion scene has been streamlined, befitting the global market, which is often predominated by trends set by the Northern Hemisphere lot. Now lets leave the season story behind as I want to share with you my new online discovery from Down Under. Lo and behold, Rachel Gilbert.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Either in London, New York or her homeland Australia, the name Rachel Gilbert needs no further introduc</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >tions anymore. Rachel, notable for her liberal use of luxury fabrics and embellishments in creating her evening dresses, received her education in fashion designing at the prestigious Whitehouse Institute of Design.<br /><br />She then built her portfolio by working with Australian fashion designers Lisa Ho and Morrissey as womenswear designer. In addition, Rachel also moved to New York where she became the head designer of Chick, the fashion label conceived by Nicky Hilton.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >In 2007, Rachel started out her own self-named fashion empire and caught the attention of the fashion authorities worldwide, which soon led to the brand being retailed in more than 50 locations around Australia and the world! For the upcoming fall/winter 2009 (which I believe is commencing now in Southern Hemisphere), the mood is about rejoicing the mystical times immemorial in fashion timeline thus its title – The Memoirs of a Mystic Memory.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wgr6atrJb3MFcqXsQvsB0lam-ALfdZt3JISrBU6uV0Nrdzu-HZ3ys51CBJ01e7fHddpsT0e3Q80ASi2nKCU6HxmhLonGUZoS36b4ZxaYch8JPvP2Ht40rlPMKxIrMbP_HGPjKg/s1600-h/Rachel+Gilbert-017_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wgr6atrJb3MFcqXsQvsB0lam-ALfdZt3JISrBU6uV0Nrdzu-HZ3ys51CBJ01e7fHddpsT0e3Q80ASi2nKCU6HxmhLonGUZoS36b4ZxaYch8JPvP2Ht40rlPMKxIrMbP_HGPjKg/s200/Rachel+Gilbert-017_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318282655295815362" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Combining silhouettes of every era in the modern fashion history, the melange has </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >resulted into a collection of fabulous daywear and evening garbs. Hemline trimmed into sharp triangular shapes with embroidered detailing, lending a sort of boho 70’s feel while sequins and other sorts of embellishments thrive throughout the collection while fringed flapper dresses are set to steal the party’s attention. There’s also a hint of 80’s, which can be seen on the mini-dress with ruched long sleeves and detailed hem and neckline.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">On the necklines, chunky faceted square-cut crystals beautifully are used to beautify the area while butterfly wings sleeves are made elongated and roomy, reminding me of Japanese kimono. And oh, talking about colours, the colour palette is absolutely stunning and tempting too with clever mixture of black and white, gleaming gold and shining silver, a dash of royal purple, a stroke of grey sky and the autumnal shade of persimmon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Rachel Gilbert’s fall/winter 2009 ready-to-wear collection is available now at selected multi-brand boutiques around Australia, London, United States and also on the web at net-a-porter.com and Le Black Book.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;" >*Photos courtesy of Rachel Gilbert Sydney</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Rachel Gilbert Sydney</span> – Milk Bar, Shop 4, 157 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach, 2026 NSW, Australia.</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-76741944781193773922009-03-27T11:48:00.004+08:002009-03-27T11:55:26.776+08:00Traversing The Cities ... Geren Ford SS09 Collection<a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCFURO2amEhFb8gG6i8-TnI_1MPM1fK4PO5yV9tgG3PC34Qw6ltQzAzATGTEE4emA3yP9OiL54OQqLRmUUWXEaaMn8IUO0gu9X3VZpLlLOgDaFmPl-Td9YSVDek6EcHxlv3YSIQ/s1600-h/download_002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCFURO2amEhFb8gG6i8-TnI_1MPM1fK4PO5yV9tgG3PC34Qw6ltQzAzATGTEE4emA3yP9OiL54OQqLRmUUWXEaaMn8IUO0gu9X3VZpLlLOgDaFmPl-Td9YSVDek6EcHxlv3YSIQ/s200/download_002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317710317110841106" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Here’s my Diana Vreeland-esque “Why Don’t You” statement of the day – “Why don’t you load the fantastic vibes of Buenos Aires, Capri and Sydney into your spring/summer’s walk-in closet?”<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Sounds impossible, right? Well ladies, that won’t be impossible anymore because the sensation and the feel of these coveted destinations, separated by three different continents, have been meticulously interwoven into a collection of desirable garbs and accessories by designer Geren Ford.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Retaining the Californian boho chic features that have been part of Geren’s style trade</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >mark, the new collection has its inspiration </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >drawn from the </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >surroundings and dreamy moods of these places.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGSxmsdxvVAaIX1OaYmlJd7KleaEpu_-iWeP8QYHcyaWFpLD7ASfUyYu1At6qT6q0iUQ46QSTAgP4zts0nL6wWKVIDRyKSqiWpC6-AtLOOSmdbNQu8mcfKdL9iMbMWiJFP4Z5GQ/s1600-h/download_005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGSxmsdxvVAaIX1OaYmlJd7KleaEpu_-iWeP8QYHcyaWFpLD7ASfUyYu1At6qT6q0iUQ46QSTAgP4zts0nL6wWKVIDRyKSqiWpC6-AtLOOSmdbNQu8mcfKdL9iMbMWiJFP4Z5GQ/s200/download_005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317710323328377538" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Just think of waking up to the smell of aromatic South American coffee and the tempestuous sweetness of Dulce de Leche (an Argentine desert) in the heart of Buenos Aires’ old world charm; a lazy afternoon on a wooden boat amidst the blue and vast Mediterranean coast of Capri and ends with a superb girls’ night out in the cosmopolitan Sydney.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Now let me share with you a special itinerary on how to absorb the aura of these cities without having to be there physically.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Start your morning by basking under the old world charm of Buenos Aires with a sweet but simple ensemble of white Mac Henley with a pair of grey Capri pants.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJz7cJEnRDretvmPTsoQGT4X0huXa_pXQcNA6oBKsxJ8eTZ_XaQkNAwi-mN5EwgYKUEA6Dz5JI2YMVIZ8uwkUV8MGEkQYoi3stVOs4g5WzpmL8OqundqvT3Cl-SzNZzcxhbEGHw/s1600-h/download_003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJz7cJEnRDretvmPTsoQGT4X0huXa_pXQcNA6oBKsxJ8eTZ_XaQkNAwi-mN5EwgYKUEA6Dz5JI2YMVIZ8uwkUV8MGEkQYoi3stVOs4g5WzpmL8OqundqvT3Cl-SzNZzcxhbEGHw/s200/download_003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317710323475186802" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Or how about swapping the white one with something more colourful to start your day like the gather tee in yellow and teal? That should be an awesome choice!<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >As the afternoon approaches, swap your outfit once again for that lazy noon by the sea in Capri mood with this sexy rivet sh</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >ift in purple and teal with gilded rivets detailed on the frontal.<br /><br />If you prefer to skip the boat and have lunch with your girlfriends at the seaside restaurants, go for a purple mini dress with ruffled short sleeves, which also looks perfect for after-lunch cocktail.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqPi8S5PxhjtWXKkCpst8oBEZiybrRpXpNFaSMTiS49Kh_3oG3xnWDOKCmAYpU3ZlrpPw1_4kQJ56_-mJuXJPdI8zfZo_yKehdj-zc3boIvEIFeBrA-s8hhY_mSBWafvNJJJeEA/s1600-h/download.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqPi8S5PxhjtWXKkCpst8oBEZiybrRpXpNFaSMTiS49Kh_3oG3xnWDOKCmAYpU3ZlrpPw1_4kQJ56_-mJuXJPdI8zfZo_yKehdj-zc3boIvEIFeBrA-s8hhY_mSBWafvNJJJeEA/s200/download.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317710313727130082" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >When night falls, shift your mood to the lively ambience of Sydney at night with a royal silk halter gown, a super fantastic choice to paint the town red!<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >And as what I have been told by Geren last year (remember my interview with her?), your Geren Ford woman look will be complete now with an array of fabulous accessories.<br /><br />Must covet items for this season are woven clutches with lock clasps in dazzling colours and those patent sandals. Yum-may!!!<br /><br />Geren Ford spring/summer 2009 collection is available now at Maizen Maison.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos courtesy of Geren Ford.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Maizen Maison</span> - 112 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar Baru, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26734813.post-53172230153555632082009-03-24T16:06:00.003+08:002009-03-24T16:12:29.353+08:00Covet This ... Mason Bag by The Gentlemen's League<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJy45M6ECErao3N7biw8xsgQ5NXrPVVeRLn96YXk0f6_B1o03JP_WJtC_qd2jkcxPr0kMNFZpc3VjJLwJdzlzdCCij9-8tz4-2R-hhP1KY0iInXzi67wwffw9KbvSy7x2JYo_iA/s1600-h/TGL_Bag_M03_(front).jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJy45M6ECErao3N7biw8xsgQ5NXrPVVeRLn96YXk0f6_B1o03JP_WJtC_qd2jkcxPr0kMNFZpc3VjJLwJdzlzdCCij9-8tz4-2R-hhP1KY0iInXzi67wwffw9KbvSy7x2JYo_iA/s200/TGL_Bag_M03_(front).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316663786808345858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >The fashion world could not help it but to go gaga over tattooed bags. However, some guys do believe that carrying the same bag with similar tattoo prints while strolling around town seems so un-cool.<br /><br />Why? The reason is simple - tattoos are usually high in sentimental value and no one wants to be seen sporting similar tattoo designs in the public (unless if it indicates your tribe, clan or something). Therefore, why don’t you rich boys chip out some of your retail therapy fund and invest (yes, that’s the word) in The Gentlemen’s League Mason bag<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What’s cool about this bag?</span><br /><br />For the uninitiated, this is the bag of the bags and it is</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" > not mass produced. Instead, the Mason bag is hand-painted by Adam Razak, the master artist of The Gentleman’s League.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Huh, The Gentlemen’s League? Is that a secret society?</span><br /><br />That’s a good try but a wrong guess. The Gentlemen’s League is neither a secret all-male society nor a fashion label. It is a group of artists residing in the Big Apple and they are all passionate in beauty, art and creativity. In addition, the group also frowns upon today’s idea of labelling and selling mass-produced and generic aesthetics as luxury.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDN_rwd9UVRj724iYv30zqMl7So5-d0-u1Euxqc05swRymsvsPxVLewLGSufqbq6vPnQQGzWQIw4DAlhtFhvvsgqB5VKygqblB8hv1OE6GeCVK182HZI0MUWev0f0YQIuA1LDPA/s1600-h/TGL_Bag_M03_(back).jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDN_rwd9UVRj724iYv30zqMl7So5-d0-u1Euxqc05swRymsvsPxVLewLGSufqbq6vPnQQGzWQIw4DAlhtFhvvsgqB5VKygqblB8hv1OE6GeCVK182HZI0MUWev0f0YQIuA1LDPA/s200/TGL_Bag_M03_(back).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316663771899056514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">How do I know that Mason will put me in the style spotlight?</span><br /><br />As I’ve mentioned earlier, the Mason bag is not mass-produced. So, expect to just a few copies of this. Furthermore, the bag is also signed, titled and embossed with commission number. Meaning, no two bags will look alike.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What’s the damage to own this aesthetic piece?</span><br /><br />That would be $2500.00 a pop. Convert into Malaysian Ringgit, that sum is equivalent to RM 9068.75 – a drop in the bucket for someone who truly appreciates personal style and cutting edge fashion statement.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Where can I buy it?</span><br /><br />Make your way to Début in New York, the sophisticated spot for sophisticated style du jour.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photos courtesy of Début New York.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Début New York</span> – 298, Mulberry Street, New York NY 1001</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">©®2007. All Rights Reserved. Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia.</div>Shaiful Mukhelashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156020680080669noreply@blogger.com1