Inspired Fashion Reports from Asia

18 January 2011

Awards Shows...one thing fashion insiders don't need to look for from the West


I have a guilty pleasure from NYC, after all of the awards shows (those self gratifying things actors do) I go online and review the awful outfits the celebs wear.  It's quite fun to sit with a girlfriend and bash all of the less than flattering prom dresses on the red carpet, particularly when your girlfriends are celebrity stylists, whom work with these actresses and know first hand how difficult it is to get their celebrity into a less than tacky gown.  Fortunately, there was ONE, yes one look from this weekends Golden Globes, Tilda Swinton, whom wore Jil Sander from S/S 2011.  I have been eyeing this dress for months, makes a chic statement and is just perfectly sophisticated, with a hint of masculine.  I am going to have this dress tailored (thank you Moustache), had it in the plans weeks ago.  Tilda Swinton (whom styles herself) sealed the deal.

A departure from my Asia postings, but one note, those in Asia, need not look to actresses as an example for what to wear, particularly while planning on attending a dress up function.

16 January 2011

Rupert Sanderson Store






Perhaps not a discovery for those whom have lived in Hong Kong for more than 1 year, but a great little street for shopping in Central is On Lan, near Landmark.  I am not a fan of shopping in Central, which is too saturated with the typical bland luxury stores, but this street is worth a stroll.  One such shop is Rupert Sanderson, a UK based shoe designer.  I haven't given Rupert much attention over the years, in large part, because I never held a shoe in my hand.  His shoes are extremely well made, in large part as they are 100% italian made.  I don't believe most luxury brands are producing their shoes much in Italy and the decreased quality standards are apparent, particularly when the soles of their shoes fall apart after 1 month of usage.  Rupert's shoes are on another level.  Also, he seems to be paving a new trend, lower heel, simple design and feminine.