1 week till CNY

Heres to the perfect imperfect day that ended with my scarf being left behind (which I later found) and my phone (I never found) donated to a random passenger on the back of that black ford galaxy. 

Thanks to Nikki H for the 2 snaps on brick lane! 

& Kens friend outside that random ramen shop.

xxxx

Labels: china, fashion, friend, london, loves

J.W Anderson Sample Sale

\\ I went to a sample sale last friday //

took this silk kilt home!

wearing this knitted crochet tank as we speak...

Designer:

j-w-anderson

Labels: fashion, jwanderson, london, mypicks, samplesale

red on white

It was one of those rare sunny days in London where you could actually expose your legs.

Jiro came to me with idea of shooting looks we chose to style ourselves. All the outfits are ready-to-wear and a mix of high-street items, featuring zara.

Here is an excerpt from the shoot snapped up by Jiro Hsu!

taken from asJirogoes

jacket- Zara

dress- Zara

bag- H&m

Check out my friend & fabulous fashion blogger Jiro Hsuover at Elle China! ;))

☼

(asJirogoes)

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shannon

xx

Labels: fashion, fashionphotography, friend, jirohsu, london, zara

OFF THE RUNWAY: YIFANG WAN

YIFANG WAN AW13-14

Yifang Wan’s Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 collection showcased her Asian heritage and avan garde designs. Wan uses the draping of fabrics and movement to dictate fluidity. Her elegant use of heavier fabrics layered over the shoulders and skimming the floor proved to be conservative but powerful.

With influences by performance artist Marina Abramović; collection she focuses on examining the containment of an inner conflict. This is evident with the uses of muted jade greens, plums and dark indigo blue hues. Striking accessories descended the runway in forms of metallic weaponry. Some pieces were worn over the shoulder; reminding us of a soldier on a battleground. 

Labels: fashion, london, runway, yifangwan

‘BYE BYE YOUTH’

MING PIN TIEN AW13-14

‘BYE BYE YOUTH’

Min Pin Tien’s collection showcased a range of uplifting materials from brown suedes to soft pastels panels. The London College of Fashion graduate drew inspirations from films such as Flowers of War and Nanking! Nanking! Colors ranged from earthy greens to petal pinks weighted with heavier accents calling in the forms of metal buckles and dark panel details. Each garment descended down the runway teething with youthful buoyance and innocence. We saw over-sized silhouettes in coats as well as denser knit pieces. Looks were also capped with soft white beanies and matching soft hued poms-poms. The collection showcased Ming’s knowledge and innovation as graphic lines were patched across the knits.

We see Minimalism in a youthful light but still contrasting with undertones of the harshness of war. A combination of wear-ability and nostalgic memories paired with a beautiful soundtrack from Wankelmut; One Day/Reckoning Song flooded the Freemason’s Hall.

Labels: fashion, london, mingpintien, runway

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