Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza and Fair Runway Recap

Hong Kong continues to be the promising land of fashion––setting trends in the region and producing emerging local talents. Just last month, the 46th edition of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and the concurrent World Boutique have played an integral role in the city’s fashion forward transformation. Together, the two fashion fairs attracted 38,000 buyers from all over the world.

The main event, however, was during the Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza and Fair, where the latest fashion collections by acclaimed international designers were presented. Spotlighting the creation of Hong Kong’s designer duo Eri Chu and Philip Chu; New York designer Loris Diran; award-winning Chinese designer Wang Yutao; and Swedish couture fashion designer Lars Wallin. Over 1,600 celebrities supported this star-studded event.

See highlights from the runway in the gallery above!










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Kim Kardashian Blonde and Braless

As if Kim Kardashian’s striking new do wasn’t enough, the starlet went all out last night in her version of the ‘Naked Dress’. Earlier the same day––and perhaps following in Khloe’s footsteps––Kim had the paparazzi in a frenzy for her newly platinum blonde hair. Kim rocked it slicked back in a wet look, and was spotted in the front row of Balmain.




Blonde at Balmain

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Kim’s platinum blonde hair is a hit, and it appears hubby Kanye West thought so too as they were pictured together kissing, canoodling, and otherwise being lovey dovey. Kim later rocked her hair in a deep side part when she stepped out with Kanye in her revealing dress. See the photo below!

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The TV personality wore a nude, see-through mesh dress. Kim was noticeably braless––and we approve. Once you move past the intentional nip slip, Kim’s outfit is on point and perfect for Paris Fashion Week.

Kendall Jenner Alive and Well in H&M Show at Paris Fashion Week

After falling sick in Milan and missing part of Milan Fashion Week, Kendall Jenner has returned to the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week yesterday. Jenner walked in H&M’s FW15 show in two outfits and looked as stunning as ever.

In attendance was Beyonce’s sister Solange Knowles, Mark Ronson and his wife Josephine De La Baume, Audrey Tatou, Karolina Kurkova, model Erin O’Connor and actress Virginie Ledoyen.



Kendall Jenner at H&M’s show at Paris Fashion Week.

The co-star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians walked in 9 shows at New York Fashion Week, but was absent from most of Milan Fashion Week. She explained over Twitter that her absence was due to her illness.




Jenner’s been making headlines not only in New York, Paris, and Milan, but in London too, where she walked for Giles and was spotted in the front row at Topshop. Besides her runway escapades, Kendall has also been making headlines for the enemies she’s made along the way.

Supermodels Binx Walton and Lexi Boling attacked Jenner over Vogue Germany’s Instagram, but the supertrooper model didn’t even break a sweat when she had to share the catwalk with Walton.

Kendall is rumored to be in more shows at Paris Fashion Week, including Balmain and Vivienne Westwood.

Giorgio Armani Thinks Madonna is “Difficult”

Giorgio Armani is refusing to take the blame for Madonna’s fall at the BRIT awards during her performance of her new single ‘Living For Love’. Madonna insisted that it was the cape’s fault and not her own for the minor tumble. The designer was responsible for making the cape that pulled the pop star off the stage and down a short flight of stairs last week. The luxury fashion brand said Madonna “is very difficult”––as we can all imagine the most famous diva in the world would and should be.






“Everybody was worried that my cape was going to slide off because it’s quite heavy, so they tied it really tight around my neck,” the 56-year-old singer explained to ITV’s Jonathan Ross. But contrary to this, Madonna strategically leaves out the details that leave only herself to blame. Armani said, “The cape had a hook and she wanted a tie, and she wasn’t able to open it with her hands.” Watch the wipe out here.

Despite playing he said she said, Armani and Madonna continue a loving relationship according to a representative from the Madonna camp. The horizon is full with more collaborations between the fashion label and the pop star.

Karl Lagerfeld Defends Fur, Talks Selfies

Last week Karl Lagerfeld announced at Milan Fashion Week that he is designing a ‘haute fourrure’ or couture fur for fur-centric brand, Fendi. The collection will be made for the July Paris Haute Couture Week. With this decision he has not only taken on the designs, but been put on the defensive as to his pro-fur position.



Image courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld via Instagram.

Lagerfeld understands that fur is a dangerous topic in fashion for a good reason and should be approached gently. He also understands that fur isn’t just a lavish accessory for consumers, but also an American industry that employs thousands.

«Who will pay for all the unemployment of the people if you suppress the industry of the fur? The hunters in the north for the sable, they have no other job, there is nothing else to do. Those organizations who are much against it, they are not Bill Gates,” Lager said to The New York Times.

The designer said that he never looks back, only forward and doesn’t even keep a catalogue of his own previous works. “In Germany, they made a huge exhibition of everything I did, Fendi, Chanel, Lagerfeld, Chloé and all that. I’m not even going to the show.”

His opinion on selfies: they’re a huge no-no. They are such a problem for him that he cannot walk on the public streets any more in an effort to combat showing up in someones selfie.

The mad designer doesn’t have plans on surrendering to retirement any time soon, so expect much more in the future from one of fashion’s most creative and controversial.

America’s Next Top Model Contestant Found Dead, Where Are the Rest Now?

Following the tragic death of America’s Next Top Model contestant Mirjana Puhar, the world has been wondering: What actually happens to ANTM contestants, and where are they now?

After Mirjana Puhar’s passing, the show has come under fire for what happens to its contestants after their short lived stardom. Mirjana was shot dead earlier this week in a triple homicide, but unfortunately, the tragedy doesn’t stop there. Cycle 8 contestant, Renee Alway was arrested after a six hour pursuit by police in 2013 and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. According to AOL, Alway, “[…] pled guilty to four counts of felony burglary, one count of vehicle theft, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and a misdemeanor count of identity theft.”

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Use of drugs and admittance to rehab has also been reported about former ANTM contestants. Lisa D’Amato of Cycle 5 publically checked into rehab on the Dr.Drew show, while Jael Strauss of Cycle 8 had a meth and cocaine addiction that caused her to become homeless. Jael also took to stripping for money while Cycle 14 contestant Angelea Preston worked as a paid escort and, consequently, got booted off the show.

This revealing news about former ANTM contestants has led viewers to wonder if the false sense of glamour and promise of industry recognition is actually damaging to the contestants’ mental and physical healths. Beyond that, do America’s next ‘top model’ even make it in the industry?

According to CariDee English, who took home the ‘Top Model’ title in Cycle 7, wrote, “The fashion industry had NO idea how to market us…Even though we just were named ‘TOP’ our place in line at Fashion World was at the bottom. The industry many times didn’t care about our name, but did turn a snobby cheek to the name ANTM,” in a comment.

Tyra Banks, host and creator of America’s Next Top Model, said that she is ‘deeply saddened’ by Mirjana’s death but has not made any further comment on life for contestants after the show.

Girls and Guns on the Indianapolis Runway

In Indianapolis, USA there is a growing number of women carrying firearms and the holsters, purses, and gun concealing accessories are, unfortunately, not catered toward women. Amy Seitz has set her sights on remedying the situation with a new brand of feminine weapon concealing bras, corsets and purses. Now women won’t have to sacrifice fashion for firepower.



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Guns have long been a source of inspiration and play for designers––like Karl Lagerfeld’s ‘Miami Vice’ pistol heel circa 2009––and Seitz is now taking that inspiration to a whole new level.

Seitz explained that after her gun toting purse broke, she was forced to shop for a new one at her local gun shop, but found the choices to be uninspired and ugly. “That’s why I started this company,” she said to Indy Star. «A woman has to see it. They’ve got to feel it, maneuver it and see if it’s going to fit.» She went on to explain that every woman is different and needs to find the right method of carrying their weapon of choice.

The show is sponsored by Well Armed Women, an organization that supports, trains, and teaches women the proper way to carry, fire, and conceal weapons to keep them out of harms way. The runway show is locked and loaded for this Saturday at The Crane Bay.

Indonesia Fashion Week Recap: Opening Ceremony, Candy Colors, and More!

Indonesia Fashion Week was as vibrant and lively as ever. Over the course of four days IFW hosted 32 fashion shows, saw over 700 brands, and showcased exactly 2522 outfits. IFW first launched in February 2012, and over the course of two short years, has grown into one of the biggest fashion events in Asia.

Luxe scarlets and gold hues were seen all over Anne Avantie’s runways while clean cuts and minimalism ruled the catwalk at Bunka School of Fashion’s show. International brands like Opening Ceremony and L’Officiel were also present, and as always, a host of up and coming emerging talent wowed the crowd. See all of the highlights in the gallery above!

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Suki Waterhouse Puckers Up in Burberry Kisses Campaign


In Suki Waterhouse’s seventh collaboration with Burberry Beauty, she is being featured in the Burberry Kisses campaign. The campaign was inspired by Burberry’s red hot lipstick and centers around Suki’s famous pout.

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“Burberry Kisses allow women to choose the exact shade that they want from a barely there wash of colour to deep, all over coverage. The new collection includes our most extensive colour palette to date with a great range of colours to choose from, from wearable nudes to classic reds including our iconic Military Red; the perfect, most universal red which suits all skin tones,” Wendy Rowe, Burberry makeup artist consultant explained on her website.

In addition to starring in a Burberry campaign, Suki Waterhouse has been busy with three new films, Insurgent–which is scheduled for release later this year–Zombies, and book turned movie Pride Prejudice

Fashion, Tech, and Sex Toys: Meet the New Wearable Vibrator

The world’s biggest and best Fashion Tech Week has just come to a close in San Francisco, CA., otherwise known as one of the biggest tech hubs in the world. At the event were countless innovations in wearables and numerous inspirational speeches about technology, fashion, and the future. Some of the most peculiar––and wearable––items were of the risque variety.



The Crave necklace vibrator.

One of the most talked about items at the show was a necklace that doubled as a vibrator. The wearable was created by Crave, a company based out of San Francisco, and is in the shape of an innocent tear drop.

The Daily Californian spoke with Tamara Samoylova, head of research at Deloitte Center for the Edge, which helps business and tech companies profit from opportunities, who said she can imagine a day when people will pay to enter stores. “If you look at brick-and-mortar sales, they are declining, and online sales are increasing,” Samoylova said, adding that retailers will begin creating new store experiences to intrigue clientele to visit. She believes future customers will pay for an original interactive retail experience.

It’s not likely that the capital of technology could ever compete with traditional fashion weeks, but with their lead in wearables, continued partnerships between the two industries can be expected.