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A.F.Vandevorst’s diamond boots worth $ 3.1 million

December 5, 2013 by The CoF

At the Business Of Design Week in Hong Kong the Belgian couple behind A.F.Vandevorst will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of their brand with an event and the presentation of a precious pair of diamond boots made in collaboration with Diarough. They’ve met in 1987 while they were both students at the Royal Academy of Antwerp.Then their sentimental union (they are husband and wife) turned into a creative project called A.F.Vandevorst . The brand was noted immediately . Today A.F.Vandevorst celebrates its 15-year anniversary […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: A.F.Vandevorst, Diamond Boots, Diarough, Footwear, Hong Kong, luxury

The art of traveling : Louis Vuitton City Guides 2014

November 1, 2013 by The CoF

There are more than 50 journalists, writers and personalities from the arts and letters taking their pens to offer an eclectic selection of addresses in 15 cities worldwide. Mixture of classical , avant-garde or route buissonniers , these guides offer globetrotters a comprehensive overview of addresses through the personal vision of the guests, local character or famous personality of each city. To celebrate this new edition of City Guides in their new version , a box of luxury lacquered wood […]

Categories: Book • Tags: Beijing, Cape Town, City Guides 2014, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Louis Vuitton, Tokyo, Travel

The Lady Dior Bag as interpreted by Jennifer Livingston

Arturo Berned ,the first Spanish artist to reinterpret the legendary Lady Dior bag

September 10, 2013 by The CoF

In 1995 , Princess Diana was on a official trip to Paris to inaugurate an exhibition of Paul Cézanne at the Grand Palais. She did not know, but the French company had prepared a gift that will become a loyal traveling companion for her, and an icon of elegance for the rest of the universe : the Lady Dior bag . A perfect and rigid rectangular body part, the iconic quilted cannage coined in 1953 by the Couturier and the […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Art, Arturo Berned, Bag, culture, Hong Kong, Lady Dior, Lady Dior As Seen By, September 2013, Spain

Chanel Cosmetics Collection, Released For The Opening Of The Brand’s Boutique In Hong Kong

June 7, 2013 by The CoF

In Hong Kong – a city where East meets West – Chanel opened a large new boutique, in honor of this event, the company has created a new collection of decorative cosmetics inspired by Hong Kong, which includes pearly 5 shades – from light pearl and peach to deep gold and chocolate – and two contrasting nail polishes with philosophical names: Eastern and Westren Light. “Just as Hong Kong combines the different trends and tendencies, both nail polishes can be used together, thus creating […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Boutique, Chanel, Cosmetics, Hong Kong, Nail polish, Peter Phillips

Sun Ting By Man Tsang For Marie Claire Hong Kong April 2013

April 4, 2013 by The CoF

Model: Sun Ting Photographer: Man Tsang Stylist: Anson Lau Hair: Seifert Cheung Make-Up: Marian Woo

Categories: Contact • Tags: Anson Lau, editorial, Hong Kong, Man Tsang, Marie Claire Hong Kong, Models, Photography, Sun Ting

Chen Lin & Meng Ya By Tim Wong For Marie Claire Hong Kong

April 4, 2013 by The CoF

Marie Claire Hong Kong April 2013 issue : Photographer: Tim Wong Models: Chen Lin , Meng Ya Styling: Anson Lau Hair: Ritz Lam & Jim Tse Make up: Marian Woo Stylist Assistants: Kit Ling Lai & Charles C

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Anson Lau, Asia, Chen Lin, editorial, Hong Kong, Marie Claire, Meng Ya, Models, Photography, Tim Wong

Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong : Stylish in Form

March 30, 2013 by The CoF

Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong April 2013 issue : Model: Fernanda Photographer: Keith Chan Stylist: Eleanor Yeung Hair: Gary Sun Make-Up: Janice Tao

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Editorials, Harper's Bazaar, Hong Kong, Keith Chan, Models, Photography

SHANKA : Love Of Skull

March 13, 2013 by The CoF

Thomas(Kakin), a multi-talented artist who specialize in painting, jewellery making and sculpture, has been living in US for more than 10 years. He is a full-time design course instructor in Hong Kong. And the creator of all the handmade bangles and handcrafted jewellery for SHANKA. Designer Thomas passes his love of skull in this collection. Each ring is made of resin, hand painted and polished individually. source notjustalabel.com

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Art, Handmade jewelry, Hong Kong, SHANKA, Shopping

Mandarin Oriental & Jimmy Choo : Afternoon Tea

February 20, 2013 by The CoF

The hotel has teamed fashion designer Jimmy Choo for a sumptuous array of afternoon tea snacks. Available at the MO Bar from April 2 to May 2, the bite-size cakes and sandwiches take inspiration from the American designer’s S/S 2013 collection. The smoked salmon cucumber sandwich for example, is made to resemble the pyramid studs that adorn the Cayla clutch, while the white chocolate “bag” pays tribute to Choo’s signature leopard print designs.

Categories: Fashion • Tags: food, Hong Kong, Jimmy Choo, luxury, mandarin oriental, Travel

Net-A-Porter Sales Double

January 14, 2013 by The CoF

NET-A-PORTER’s sales reportedly rose by 55 per cent in the past year, despite making a £27 million loss after investing heavily in the company. A spokesperson for the firm was unable to comment on the news this morning. The luxury online store, helmed by founder and new British Fashion Council chairman Natalie Massenet, spent £22.9 million setting up new automated distribution centres in Britain and in the US, The Mail On Sunday reports. It also opened a new centre in Hong Kong. In March […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: British Fashion Council, China, Hong Kong, Mail On Sunday, Natalie Massenet, Net-a-Porter, theoutnet.com

Topshop To Open Next Year In Hong Kong

December 13, 2012 by The CoF

TOPSHOP will open its first Hong Kong shop next year, in partnership with department store Lane Crawford. The move marks the first time that the British high street brand has had a strong presence in Asia. “I am delighted to be launching Topshop in Hong Kong in 2013 with Lane Crawford as our chosen partner,” said Topshop boss Sir Philip Green. “Their team’s expertise in the Chinese market is invaluable to us.” The store, which will be located within Asia Standard Tower, […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Asia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Lane Crawford, Philip Green, South Africa, Topshop, United States