Recently legendary shoewear designer Christian Louboutin hosted an exhibition in collaboration with Australian artist CJ Hendry entitled ‘Complementary Colours’. Hendry is known for her hyper-realist monochromatic pen art works; however this exhibition was bursting with colour as dozens of lustrous and glossy art works were dedicated to bright hues from teal to tangerine. The largest artwork came in Louboutin’s classic shade of red, while piles of red-heeled shoes decorated the gallery space and were hung in the window. Hendry’s artworks could also make great make-up palette inspirations, or provide stunning packaging inspiration too. The exhibition took place at the Fringe Club’s Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery and was only open for a few days.
Tag: Hong Kong
L’Arche de Noé Van Cleef & Arpels Exhibition
Asia Society‘s Hong Kong Center is currently hosting a beautiful and innovative jewellery exhibition entitled L’Arche de Noé (Noah’s Ark). Iconic jewellery brand Van Cleef & Arpels are famed for their exquisite animal themed jewellery, showcased perfectly by their new Fine Jewellery Collection. The exhibition is conceptualised by American artist and set designer Robert Wilson, and recreates the ambiance of the ark through a room lined with jewel cases showing over 50 animal pairs. The room is filled with soothing calm music, until suddenly the room darkens, a crack of thunder rings out, lightning streaks fill the room and then the seas calm and its back to the calming soothing motion of waves. The multi-sensory exhibition is a fresh experience for luxury brands exhibiting their latest collections. Each piece is breathtaking in detail and is a must-see for any jewellery or fashion fan in Hong Kong. The exhibition is free entry and on until March 26th – book an entrance ticket at http://www.vcarchedenoe.hk. Here are a selection of some of my favourite pieces.
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Konzepp Celebrates Launch of New Concept and New K11 Store
Last week multi-brand concept store and creative lifestyle platform Konzepp launched its new retailing concept and I had a great time celebrating the opening of their new store with the team! Located at art mall K11 in Tsim Sha Tsui, the new store stocks a wide range of emerging brands including womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery, eyewear, timepieces, headwear, fragrances and even a dessert counter which was full of delicious cakes, pastries and craft beers for the event. Konzepp is now a branding powerhouse focusing on launching and promoting emerging brands, and prides itself on stocking a range of labels not found elsewhere in Hong Kong. You can find out more about Konzepp and its founder Geoff Tsui in my article for Business of Fashion.
The new K11 store
If you’re in TST be sure to drop by and check the store out!
For the launch event the store was transformed into a carnival, with hop-scotch and Wheel of Fortune games, a popcorn maker and even a fashion show contest. The party was heaving with local celebrities and fashionistas and I even got to try my hands at making paper chatterboxes! Here’s a photo of me and Konzepp’s DEO and founder Geoff catching up, and then with Julia from Konzepp and other party goers.
For the event I wrote up a press release for the store which listed all of Konzepp’s cool partners at the event and are definitely worth checking out:
Amazake: Sleek Japanese bar and restaurant Amazake is located in the heart of Central in Hong Kong and will be gifting their signature Japanese spirits and delicious dishes to party guests so guests can see what the hype is all about.
Atenstudio: Hong Kong-based production studio Atenstudio was founded by three founders who were recently announced as L’Oreal’s ambassadors and educators will be getting guests in the carnival mood with free makeup and hair styling.
Beyond Jewelry: Decorative gold body jewellery tattoos are taking over the beauty world by storm now and so Hong Kong-jewellery brand Beyond Jewelry will hand out their their signature body adornment styles to lucky guests.
Blume Patisserie: Hong Kong-based bakery and cupcake store Blume Patisserie specialises in artistic cupcakes with delicate floral edible designs and will sate guests’ hunger throughout the party.
Chrome & Chase: Hong Kong-based apparel brand Chrome & Chase places luxury leisurewear at the heart of the brand and aims to reinvent the menswear market with its effortless garb which will be highlighted at the party.
Dienastie: Swedish eyewear brand Dienastie’s slick shades are great for avoiding Hong Kong’s pesky UV rays and the brand is fast expanding across Asia since its launch two years ago.
DQ Vodka: Premium Swedish vodka brand DQ Vodka is one of the country’s first Master Distiller that has released an undiluted vodka formula overseas and Konzepp’s guests will be able to taste this smooth, subtle spirit.
FACA: Accessories and clothing brand FACA targets the stylish, globe-trotting, modern man, and their newest collection of chic and urban male accessories will be on show at the party.
FuFu Creative: Creative agency FuFu promotes house music over Asia and Europe and also specializes in graphic design, and check out their designs at the Konzepp toy giveaway event during the launch party.
Fujifilm: Japanese photographic film and camera maker Fujifilm will set up a station with FLASH Lab, Hong Kong’s leading photo booth rental company, where guests can take photographs and instantaneously print their pictures with custom editing.
Green Vitamin: Hong Kong-based health and wellness store and brand Green Vitamin will be offering a healthy and natural selection of juices using high-quality Australian organic wheatgrass seeds as well as organic locally-sourced kale.
IML: Creative agency Innex Media Labs will be assisting Konzepp with our online marketing to make sure if guests can’t attend our party, they can still engage with and share their Konzepp with us.
Jax Coco: Coconut water has become increasingly popular among creative types over the last few years and now Konzepp’s party guests can try 100 % pure coconut water brand Jax Coco’s pure and healthy beverages.
K Wave: Korean culture magazine K Wave will present a section with a Magazine cover print-out prop for guests to take photographs and a selection of images will appear in K Wave’s next issue.
Little Miss Cakey: Little Miss Cakey is a Hong Kong-based baker and cupcake specialist and guests will be licking their lips and asking for more after one bite of her delicious treats.
Mist: Asia’s first nicotine free electronic shisha stick brand Mist will be at the event to showcase their tobacco, tar and odour free sticks full of flavoursome fragrances such as strawberry, mint and apple.
Moonzen Brewery: Hong Kong-based Moonzen Brewery is a family-run nano brewery, and will be offering guests their 100% natural, un-pasteurized, living and lip-smackingly good beers throughout the party.
Nanoleaf: Nanoleaf’s bulbs are not only extremely eye-catching with unique designs but are also some of the most energy efficient bulbs in the world. Nanoleaf will be lighting up our launch party.
Talking Grapes: Wine specialist Talking Grapes will be treating customers to their signature red wine Monticello Vineyards Vintage 2008 from Napa Valley and white sparkling wine Saint-Hilaire 2010 from France.
The Artist: Belgian craft brewery and chocolatier The Artist has recently launched a service that lets customers personalize their mouthwatering treats and top-quality craft beer with customized beer labels and chocolate toppings so be sure to try them out!
Ukon no Chikara: Japanese beverage brand Ukon no Chikara’s magical anti-hangover drink is hot on the lips of Japanese drinkers and arriving guests will be able to sample their signature drink so they can get a heads start on beating tomorrow’s hangover!
QWSTION: Swiss accessories brand QWSTION will have their understated stylish bags on show at the event, including their organic cotton office bags – perfect for the fashionable urbanite on the daily grind.
ZIIIRO: German-designed timepieces label ZIIIRO has a unique take on telling time – their watches use brightly-coloured swirls and designs instead of traditional watch hands. ZIIIRO will show their latest youthful designs at the opening party.
My article for Business of Fashion: Swimming Against the Hong Kong Tide
Pradasphere lands in Hong Kong
Pradasphere has recently landed in Hong Kong. Located at the Central Ferry Pier number 4, the same location where Shanghai Tang hosted a fun pop-up in Mongolian yurts a few years ago, the exhibition explores Prada’s universe. Showcasing dozens of outfits and accessories from Prada’s extensive archive, the exhibition is divided into six key areas; Origins, Evolution, Typologies, Specimens, Construction and Observation. A highlight is an interactive display which shows campaign images, lookbook shots, fashion films and iconic advertisement images. Running to December 5th be sure to check it out if you are in town.
Pradasphere 最近在 香港开设。这次展览位于中央渡轮码头的数字 4,上海唐主办了一个有趣的同一位置存储使用蒙古包前几年。几年前上海唐主办了一个有趣的存储在相同的位置中使用蒙古包。这次展览探索Prada 的历史。这次展出共有数十名服装和配件从Prada 的广泛存档。展览分为六个关键领域 ;起源、 演变、 类型、 标本、 建设和观察。一大亮点是交互式显示,显示运动图像、 时尚电影和标志性广告图像。它是开放的直到 12 月 5 日,所以如果有空时间必须出看。
Fendi Exhibition at Landmark
Fendi recently hosted a pop-up exhibition to celebrate the opening of their refurbished Landmark flagship store. Located right inside one of Hong Kong’s glitziest shopping malls, the exhibition entitled “Fendi: Un Art Autre” explored the brand’s heritage and showcased key items from the luxury fur label’s archive. Karl Lagerfeld‘s sketches were displayed alongside a genuine working table covered in fur pelts as well as a wall covered in the brand’s most iconic handbags. Interactive boards allowed visitors to delve deeper into the brand’s history and the design process behind each garment on display. Following on the footsteps of recent exhibitions by brands such as Hermès, I’m sure there will be many more to come as international labels realise the power of targeting Mainland Chinese core consumers right where they are shopping.
Fendi最近主办一个展览,庆祝他们翻新的Landmark旗舰店开幕。位于右内 香港最繁华的购物商场之一,这次展览题为“Fendi: Un Art Autre“探索品牌的遗产和展示了从奢华皮草品牌档案的关键项目。Karl Lagerfeld的草图显示一起真正工作表皮毛覆盖毛皮,以及墙上覆盖在该品牌的最具标志性的手袋。交互式屏幕允许游客深入到品牌的历史和展出的每件衣服后面的设计过程。类似于近期的展览,由爱马仕等品牌,我肯定会有更多的展览来,因为国际品牌意识到针对中国内地核心消费者他们哪里购物的力量。
Hermès Leather Forever exhibition at PMQ
Two weeks ago Hermès opened one of the best fashion exhibitions Hong Kong has hosted in a long time. This month-long, fantastic exhibition explores the brand’s inherent and intricate relationship with leather and is located at Hong Kong’s newest creative hub PMQ. The Leather Forever exhibition is spread over 13 rooms and showcases dozens of items from the label’s archives and workrooms. Leather hides in a multitude of colours are draped around the first room which also has a fun interactive display (see image three below) that displays the pattern of three of Hermès iconic handbags onto a leather hide. There is also a jacket designed by Jean Paul Gaultier as well as a workstation in the same room. The following rooms showcase dozens of the heritage brand’s must-have accessories such as the Kelly, horse saddles, driving gloves, luggage, travel cases, dog collars and even a motorbike covered in leather. The exhibition is full of high-tech displays and is a real visual feast, which ends on a fun note of two handbags ‘dancing’ against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s neon skyline. Only open for one more week until the 28th Sept, this is a definite must-see.