Let’s go to the basics: laid-back, comfortable, fashionable. These are what define Xian Lim’s personal style. “Since I’m a relaxed kind of guy, I wear plain tees, something not too loud, so accessories would be a perfect complement,” he says. A master of casual basics, Lim knows his style all too well. “If you accessorize something plain, it would look good,” he adds.
The latest collaboration of Swatch is with London-based fashion designer Fred Butler. The collaboration is again inspired by creativity and innovation.
Pearl collars, chokers and cuffs were all on display recently when Jewelmer Joaillerie launched its spring-summer 2013 collection. That evening, many of the women who attended the event at NBC Tent at the Fort had freshly scrubbed, lightly powdered necks—the better to display their jewels.
When it comes to style, I’m no minimalist. I’m not one of those who live by the mantra of “Less is more.” I love and gravitate toward intricate pieces that are a little over-the-top, balancing them with clean lines for a rich yet graceful sensibility.
It’s not often one is given access to things of great historical value to a fashion house. So when I was invited to view the bag archives of one of the most prestigious French luxury maisons in Paris, I had to restrain myself from jumping with glee.
The beach life and the lobster painted by Salvador Dali on Elsa Schiaparelli’s silk gown are the references for the Spring-Summer 2013 collection of accessories designer-entrepreneur Amina Aranaz-Alunan. She introduces sculpture through purses, bangles and clasps that echo the forms of seashells and Dali’s lobsters.
Zenaida “Neny” Tantoco of Rustan’s and Stores Specialists, Inc. and trés charmant Philippe Charriol of the world-renowned Charriol famille hosted a chi-chi St. Tropez-inspired bash to introduce the latest Charriol line, what else but St. Tropez collection, dahlings.
Most of them are not traditionally known for athletic wear, but some of fashion’s heavyweights kitted out select nations’ teams at the London 2012 Olympics.
I’ve decided to go for something decidedly British, in the spirit of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.
Lucerne, headed by brothers Emerson and Ivan Yao, gave the center stage to leading Swiss watchmaker Breitling when it unveiled its exquisite pieces from its Baselworld 2012 Collection, dahlings.
Organization is everything, they say, especially when space is limited. But sometimes, that can mean putting things away so well, we forget we even have them. With items such as jewelry and accessories, things can get tangled and mixed up quickly.
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