Hits and Misses of Audi Fashion Festival 2013
Alas, the 5 day long festivities of Audi Fashion Festival 2013 is coming to a close today with Hussein Chalayan ending it off with a bang. The past 4 days have seen fashion greats such as Ashley Isham x Kwanpen, Carolina Herrera, Collette Dinnigan, Tsumori Chisato, Gisellablu, Jun Okamoto taking the runway by storm. Homegrown talents … Read more
Audi Fashion Festival Swinging by Soon
The annual Audi Fashion Festival is here again from 15 to 19 May 2013. This time, bigger and more fabulous then ever!
Here Are The Good-Lookers and Fails Of Star Awards 2013: #SA2013
Yes y’all, it’s Singapore’s like-Oscar Awards and pretty much the only star-struck red carpet 99% of Singapore’s motley collection of thespians will ever get to kiss and tread. That being said, we have extremely high expectations for the red carpet cast and we don’t expect that they will disappoint (or not).
Incoming: All Would Envy
This spring, we welcome the launch of All Would Envy (AWE), a new and exciting online fashion store.
Are You, Like, Juicy Enough For Juicy Couture?
We love what LeAnn Nealz has done with Juicy Couture’s fashion sense. She’s like the cooler, more sophisticated older sister you never had that stepped in when you were a toddler trying on your first Paris Hilton look and went ‘NAHT’.
Bryanboy Was In Singapore And This B*tch Didn’t Know
Remind me once again to get back my social life. Apparently, Bryanboy was in Singapore for a short two-day period beginning April 31 to have a lil’ fun in the sunny island. (We did not hear of any press events happening for him while he is here — or we just don’t know about it … Read more
Nike x Undercover Gyakusou S/S13
Built to withstand torrid heat conditions but still keep it’s Avante-garde aesthetic, Nike’s collaboration with Undercover has proven that comfort and style is not impossible to achieve!
Felix Nai is Part of The Singapore Contingent in Audi Star Creation 2013
Fashion insiders will know who he is from the myriad of streetstyle pictures that have surfaced about him. To the rest: lawyer up. At 20 years old, Felix Nai, a student at Temasek Polytechnic’s apparel design course, is the youngest finalist in the annual Audi Star Creation contest, a regional competition among fashion designers to find the … Read more
iD Dunedin Fashion Week: In Wonderland with the Mad Hatter
He is the maverick mastermind of the most novel hats the fashion world has seen in decades. He has adorned the heads of celebrities and royalty alike (in the leagues of Lady Gaga and Princess Diana). He has hand-crafted hats to finish the runways of top designers such as John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Giles … Read more
iD Dunedin Fashion Week: The Next Generation
We give you the lowdown on the International Emerging Designers Awards Show, designers to watch and designers we loved.
In Conversation with Princess Tata at TheFashionHeadlines.com launch
Carefully curated wares are the highlight of the web store TheFashionHeadlines.com, co-founded by Evon Tan and Fia Sirikanya S. While we are familiar with big names like ASOS.com or Shopbop.com bringing you renowned labels such as Antipodium, FCUK and Karen Millen, little mention is given to our homegrown gems such as Mystic Vintage eyewear, Al&Alicia, By Invite Only and ARC. TheFashionHeadlines fills in this fashion lacunae.
Singapore’s Got Talent: May Lin Le Goff
May Lin Le Goff is no stranger to the fashion industry. This Singaporean lass now based in New York has big dreams. She was recently named as Her World Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Singapore Fashion to watch, shot for local designers like Max Tan and is currently working with STYLE: magazine for a fashion spread inspired by Gary Hume.
Guo Pei Takes Asian Pride to the Next Level
Haute couture luminary, Guo Pei, needs no further introduction. Singapore has struck jackpot with as we managed to come close to her works twice on our tiny red dot this year; the “Ci” collection at Digital Fashion Week, and most recently, her “Legend of the Dragon” collection at Fide Fashion Week. Guo Pei’s collection is synonymous with art as her fashion pieces feature ground-breaking structure and resplendent finishings enshrouds the audience in oriental mysticism.
Basically, “What The Fuck You Wearing Today?” Blogger is Part of the Fashion Set
If you have not heard of the Tumblr blog “What The Fuck You Wearing Today?“, well, you’re not exactly living under a rock. It took us a beep from someone who was featured on the site to discover this anti-fashion blog that seems to mirror the style of the Look At This Fucking Hipster Tumblr … Read more
WATCH: A Gorgeous Short Film About A Boy’s Journey To Home
Multidisciplinary creative collective Freight has done up a gorgeous short film in collaboration with knapsack label Uyii. Titled Halfway Home, the video is directed by Martin Hong and tells the story of a boy and his search for home. We see him lugging a paper boat through grassy terrain and caught in his thoughts while looking at … Read more
Self-taught Designer of Coupé-Cousu, Alex Yeo Speaks to Us
Understated elegance would be the 2 essential words to describe Coupé-cousu. The label was founded in 2008 with one goal in mind, designing clothes to suit the urbanite who is constantly on the move. In 2009, Coupé-cousu nominated as one of 25 young designer labels to participate in the inaugural Fashion Incubator Project spearheaded by TaFf, SPRING Singapore and Parco Singapore. With no formal training in fashion design, Alex Yeo and Xie Shangqian followed their love for menswear and began creating their first shirts.
Alexis Mabille Loves a Naughty Twist in His Designs
Just last year, I reviewed Alexis Mabille’s designs for Women’s Fashion Week 2011. Noting that he allowed his creativity to flow unrestrained like the Nile, I likened him to a magician as he had the ability of transforming childhood fantasies into wearable garments. His passion for fashion was unmistakably infectious! This year, he was invited to showcase his Autumn/Winter 2012-2013 collection as part of French Couture Week 2012 where he envisioned women as jewels.
Haute Couture’s Next Wave Is The East
So marks the end of a fashion week that went back to the luxury of clothing, stripped bare of the Asian musical acts of its predecessor (although Tim Hwang did turn up one night). Fide Fashion Week had a tough plate to tackle with topping last year’s feat of successfully creating the second couture fashion week recognised … Read more
Christopher Josse tells us Quality is what Defines Haute Couture, Not the Time Spent
Christopher Josse’s fashion journey began when he joined Louis Féraud as a design assistant. His namesake collection was created in 2003 and he has since been awarded the label of Grand Couturier in January 2011. The influence of his education in Art History is unmistakable as elements of Romanticism and Classicism are seen in the long, elegant gowns and strong, sinuous silhouettes. In his interview with Popspoken, he reveals that the imagery imprinted in his mind whilst studying Art does get subconsciously chanelled into his designs.
What to Get a Guy for Christmas? Preferably Something Practical!
At long last, the season for giving is upon us! It is always nice to give someone a thoughtful gift, in particular, something they need as it would make their hearts smile. We all know guys love practical things – so a pair of shoes will definitely go a long way. Popspoken has teamed up with House of Fraser to bring to you our carefully curated selection from their wide array of footwear.
Anne Fontaine and Silvian Imberg rocked the stage at Women’s Fashion Week 2012
Women’s Fashion Week 2012 saw couturiers Anne Fontaine and Silvian Imberg sending their Fall/Winter 2012 oeuvres down the runway. Both collections featured ready-to-wear pieces that are casual yet chic. That’s where the similarities of both designers end. In terms of themes and style, Anne Fontaine and Silvian Imberg were obviously vastly different: Anne Fontaine’s girls … Read more
Stephanie Carrington, Carol Ong & Jean Danker Are Our ‘Kardashians’
It’s all bodycon, bling and bringin’ it for the celebs as the Kardashian Kollection invades Singapore. You have no other reason not to rock out those curves with this kollection, okrrrr?
Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty are designers of the Future
Popspoken’s globar radar has detected the exceptional RHLS label – brainchild of the indomitable, bi-winning duo from Brooklyn, NYC. Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty’s off-beat palette, unconventional silhouettes screams “Fresh!”. The intriguing, experimental feel of their apparel aims to fulfill a ‘deficit in design’ – and damn right they did, as exemplified by their eye-popping designs. RHLS sponsors Le1f, purveyor of individuality and rap beats which are mind-blowing and out of this world.. but that is an article that should be saved for another day.
Future Fashion Now Was Fash & All That
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French Couture Week Singapore 2012: The Second Look
Marina Bay Sands will be transformed into a fashion hub this year-end as it hosts Haute Couture’s finest. The year-end fashion show begins with Women’s Fashion Week 2012 Singapore from 23-25 November 2012. This three-day event will feature this season’s latest collections such as Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Hervé Léger, Silvian Imberg, Tommy Hilfiger and many more! It will be closely … Read more
Night Out with Coach x Esquire
The impending long weekend kicked off with Coach x Esquire’s midweek Night Out at the Coach Boutique at Raffles City. Guests were treated to a cozy and fun night of drinks and tapas whilst browsing through Coach’s latest Holiday 2012 Collection that was on display in the shop and on the (cough) male models. Esquire’s … Read more
Guo Pei’s resplendent ending at Digital Fashion Week
Rounding off the 3 days of Digital Fashion Week is internationally-acclaimed Chinese Haute Couturier, Guo Pei who presented 26 gorgeous pieces from her “Ci” couture collection which left the guests wanting more. Guo Pei is internationally acclaimed, and her works have been sought after by celebrities such as Lady Gaga.
A Tagger bag is more than just a bag… it’s your Bag!
Some things in life are an inevitable let-down. That new cafe that boasts the best Eggs Benedict but the yolks don’t run; the book that ends with a cliffhanger; that Salted Caramel Frappe from Starbucks; that nail colour that OPI said was “That’s Hot! Pink” but wasn’t; and the mother of all let-downs: ADAM LEVINE … Read more
Fashionably Bold
At the reception where guests are treated to free flow of alcohol and canapés, Mr. Charles Dufourcq, Country Director for RIM Singapore, gave a brief welcoming speech, with which he cleverly drew a logical relation between two seemingly disjunctive brands, Blackberry® and ZALORA. ZALORA, being a lifestyle brand that e-tails fashion, beauty, home & décor … Read more
