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Sports LUX variations
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 01/05/2014
» Sports chic is now — there’s no doubt about it. From drawstrings to mesh, and from hoodies to sports stripes, the 1990s that ushered in the worldwide live broadcast of European league football left the post-millennium fashion enthusiasts with the zombie of a trend that is resurrected once every two years whenever the Olympic or the Fifa World Cup is on the go.
The write stuff
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 30/03/2013
» Sulada Limpichart never wanted to work in fashion, not in the least, although there's no way you could imagine her working in any other business after seeing her immaculate look.
Back to entertain us
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 07/03/2013
» From The Beatles' mod suits to the punk gear flaunted by the Sex Pistols, music-inspired fashion dominates at least one chapter in each era of the history of style. And 20 years ago, in the final decade of the 20th century amid a stream of minimalism and American sportswear, Kurt Cobain gave flannel shirts and striped jumpers their place in that history, pioneering a look that continues to symbolise the musical genre he and his band spearheaded.
Best of the in-betweeners
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 22/12/2012
» A renowned local fashion critic once said, of all fashion collections, resortwear is one that's worth the investment, especially for those who care less about flashing recognisable seasonal items than filling their wardrobe with quality clothes that last for seasons to come. Launched originally as an inter-season collection for jet-setters who need light and functional clothes for their Christmas holidays, resortwear has become a pivotal tool in both keeping inventories fresh to lure customers, and giving fans and media a glimpse of what to come in spring.
Iconoclastic chic
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 17/11/2012
» One of the top names in fashion with an artistic flair that never fails to delight fans, Jimmy Choo is launching its special collaborative capsule collection once again this year. And it looks to be one of the wildest takes, literally and metaphorically.
Optical ingenue
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 08/11/2012
» It's difficult for those living in tropical climes to grasp the idea of fashion's dividing line between the two main seasons beyond chunky knit, heavy coat, thick tweed, and wool. At times, it seems irrelevant, although in fact, the notion of two seasons a year stretches far beyond the texture of fabrics.
Hip service
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 18/10/2012
» Last season, it was all about the peplums _ small little peplums, big structured peplums or asymmetric draped peplums. It was about the immaculate couture sensibility of Cristobal Balenciaga: the peplums and of course, the ubiquitous cocoon shape.
Ware to wow
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 16/10/2012
» Elle Fashion Week 2012 kicked off late last week against the backdrop of a threat which was neither imaginary nor metaphorical. Looming over the white marquee set up in front of CentralWorld were ominously dark clouds pregnant with the prospect of torrential rain _ something that could very well eclipse the success of this, the longest-running and most prestigious fashion showcase in the Kingdom.
Crafting the future from the past
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 11/10/2012
» Those crossed horizontal and vertical lines _ the chequers or "checks" _ belong entirely to the Brits. Behind these little squares that come together with a combination of camel, vicuna and black lies the history of a brand that has steered its long-cherished legacy through more than a hundred years _ two turns of the century and two world wars. Like its uber-luxurious, influential counterpart Burberry, Daks is on its way to resurrect its massive archives through a modern presence.
London Fashion Week, Day 4
Samila Wenin, Published on 18/09/2012
» It's the forth day at London Fashion Week - the day before the final date. And like all dates before the final date at all Fashion Weeks, it's when the climax is to take place.