ISSUE 9 November, 2015
HOW TO DRESS LIKE A MODERN AUDREY HEPBURN
DIGITAL FASHION WEEK 2015 ASIA-EURO EXCHANGE
RUNWAY SHOW: VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK 2015
HAILING THE EARTH GODDESSES
MISS EARTH SINGAPORE 2015
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: THE LOCAL TWILIGHT
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FASHION
TREND SPOTTING 16 MOD Madness
STYLE TIP
18 How to Dress for Zombie Attack 20 How to Dress Like a Modern Audrey Hepburn
FEATURE
26 6 Designers You Have to Watch Out For 36 30 Days of Styling Hacks
FASHION EDITORIAL 58 Halloween Special The Local Twilight
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COVER STORY
68 Miss Earth Singapore 2015
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FASHION SPREAD ViFW 2015
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This month, we have Miss Earth Singapore 2015 Tiara Hadi on the cover. Miss Earth not only glorifies beauty, it also helps spread awareness on improving the development of the environment–a cause that’s dear to my heart. November always puts me in a preChristmas mood… my favorite season: fall, Thanksgiving, and the best shades of orange. PSL anyone? It’s a transitional month and it marks the nearing end of 2015, which makes it bittersweet. Inside, we prove how much fun fashion can be via a 30 day style hack that’s sure to inject the excitement back into everyday dressing. We’ve also compiled our top designers to keep an eye on and as an homage to my favorite movie genre--a guide on how to dress up practically and of course, chic for a zombie apocalypse. Our look book and shop page focuses on how to channel a modern Audrey Hepburn in the digital age and bringing back MOD. What are you waiting for, here’s to you our style savy reader!
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BY: RENA IS & JANELLE YAU The MOD style originated from England and popularized in the mid 1960's. Despite that, the MOD trend is still very much alive and is still a strong influence in the fashion scene even up to today. Wondering how you can channel MOD and unleash the Twiggy in you? Here are 6 outfits that will help you do just that.
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Drawstring Hooded Sweatshirt + Cargo Pants + High Tops Sneakers
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H OW TO DR ESS LIKE A MODERN
A U D R E Y
H E P B U R
BY: R ENA IS W I TH JAN EL L E YAU
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most influential fashion icons due to her effortlessly classic chic style. She set trends back in the 50’s that are still very much wearable even up to today. Every woman at some point in their lives wants to emulate Audrey Hepburn by stocking up on these Audrey classics: ballet flats, black turtleneck, striped top, and flared skirt or dress. With that, here are six outfits you can channel to be a modern Audrey Hepburn.
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PRIC E: SGD 10.00 B RA ND: KOUMI KOUMI NAM E: Kerry Furry Loafers P RIC E : SGD 176.00 BR A N D : alice+olivia N AM E : Klynn Crop Top
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PRICE: SGD 121.00 BRAND: Bailey44 NAME: Grip Top
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6 DESIGNE 6 YOU HAVE OUT FOR DESIGNERS YOU HAVE TO WATCH OUT FOR BY: R E N A I S
Designers are the life of any clothing brand as they are the ones that dutifully create the beautiful pieces that shoppers want to buy. While Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta, and Alexander Wang are legendary designers of their own right, these new young crop of fashion designers with their pieces that exude originality, creativity and uniqueness are worth watching out for.
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5:31 Jerome
Jerome LaMaar, Creative Director and owner of 5:31 Jerome, creates American ready-to-wear collection. His collection offers a gorgeous range of overly glamorous and original styles for every woman for any occasion.
ERS TO WATCH Daniel Silverstain is an Israeli fashion designer based in New York City. His futuristic creations exude femininity and style effortlessly. The asymmetric cuts, unique patterns and trendy colour combination of his pieces are perfect for a night out or brunch with the girls.
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Daniel Silverstain
Arthur Arbesser is a Vienna-born fashion designer based in Milan. His ready-to-wear collection always boasts of creativity, modernity and contemporary flair. Arthur’s pieces are perfect for every modern woman who wants to show off her girl power in style.
A R T H 3U R ARBESSER Arthur Arbesser
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Ashley Williams
A British Fashion designer, Ashley Williams’ ready-to-wear collection offers an edgy yet feminine pieces every woman would want hanging in her closet. She brilliantly and effortlessly fuses an edgy punk rock style with girly and comfortable style creating masterpieces that would give Leonardo da Vinci a run for his Mona Lisa.
ASHLEY WILLIAMS
BA JA E A ST
BAJA EAST is a designer label founded by New York-based designer Scott Studenberg and John Targon back in October 2013. This stylish duo creates contemporary ready-to-wear label for both men and women and carved out a new niche in the fashion industry dubbed as “loose luxury�. Their designs combines comfort with fashion, modern and laid back styles all together are perfect for people who are always travelling, or for a chill vacation by the beach.
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Baja East
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KAELEN is owned and designed by New York City-based designer, Kaelen Haworth. Kaelen focuses on minimalist designs and creates modern silhouettes with her pieces. Her ready-to-wear collection features femininity, ethereal, classic, and chic designs in neutral and pastel colours. Pieces from KAELEN are extremely stylish and chic making it perfect for the office or any occasion.
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DAYS OF STYLING HAC K S BY: JANELLE YAU You don’t need a special event to attend before deciding to dress to the nines neither do you need a closet full of new clothes in order to be stylish. Fashion is a game where you let your personality and creativity speak through your clothes and accessories, and enjoy along the way. So have fun playing around with fashion the entire of month of November with these thirty style hacks you can do easily!
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NOV.
H&M
PHP 1,490.00
JUST PUT A HAT TO IT!
Hats are the easiest and one of the fun accessories that you can play with. With a wide variety of hats from fedoras to wool hats, add some attitude to your entire look by capping it off with a cute and stylish hat.
H&M
PHP 1,490.00
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NOV. ROCK DENIM ON DENIM Denim on denim can be a fashion faux pas, but when worn correctly it can be a style hit. Wear your denims in two different shades for a look that will never go out of style. Bored with your usual denim jeans? Go for a denim pencil skirt instead!
Crissa, Zalora.com PHP 699.75
H&M
PHP 1,190.00
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NOV. PLAY WITH YOUR PRINTS
H&M
PHP 599.00
Print on print is definitely not for the faint at heart, but beginners in mixing prints together shouldn’t be afraid to try this trend. Just make sure that the two pieces of clothing that you’re going to match share a similar colour or print and you will look fab.
H&M
PHP 1,690.00
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NOV. H&M
PHP 1,190.00
H&M
DITCH THE HEELS AND WEAR STYLISH SNEAKERS WITH YOUR DRESS A sneakers and dress combo is an easy way to get the best of both worlds and achieve that sporty and feminine look. Plus, your feet will thank you for the day off of wearing heels.
PHP 2,990.00
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NOV.
ADD A LITTLE, OR A LOT OF ANIMAL FIERCENESS. If you want to unleash your inner goddess, you can easily do so by incorporating animal prints into your look. Whether it’s a cheetah print skirt, a tiger sweater, or a leopard printed underwear, you can be sure that animal prints will boost your fierceness in a snap.
Mossimo, Zalora.com PHP 980.00
H&M
PHP 1,490.00
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NOV.
BORROW FROM THE BOYS
If you have only been shopping in the women’s section your entire life you have been missing out on the treasure trove called the men’s section. Borrow your dad’s button down for your very own Pretty Woman moment or borrow your boyfriend’s jeans and rock the real boyfriend jeans.
H&M
PHP 1,490.00
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NOV.
Monica Rich Kosann PHP 720.00
THROW A FINGER PARTY!
The arm party has been a trend that has been going on for the longest time. Instead of racking your wrists with heavy chains and bracelets, add some oomph to your fingers by layering on rings. It’s a simple and H&M different easy way to make your look PHP 299.00 different.
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NOV.
WEAR A SHIRT UNDER YOUR DRESS
You will never run out of clothes to wear so long as you are not afraid to play with your clothes. Wear your favorite dress under a fitted white tee for a chic moment that will surely turn heads.
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NOV.
H&M
PHP 1,990.00
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H&M
PHP 3,990.00
WEAR BLACK AND NAVY TOGETHER A common misconception is that black and navy don’t look good together. Break that norm and pair your favorite navy top with a pair of classic black denim jeans. Since both black and navy are basic colours, these two would work well when paired together.
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NOV.
GO GAGA OVER TURTLENECKS
Turtlenecks are sleek and chic. You can wear it over a pair of skinnies, a pair of comfy shorts, or even a skirt and you will still look tres chic!
Keepsake
USD 147.00
H&M
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PHP 1,690.00
NOV.
H&M
PHP 2,990.00
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NOV.
OPT FOR KNEEHIGH BOOTS. A pair of boots always always makes a fashion statement. But there is something about knee-high boots that screams attitude and edgy. Wear it with your favorite skirt for a fashion winning moment.
Frye Jayden USD 398.00
LEARN TO PLAY WITH TEXTURE Ditch the usual cotton shirts and opt for pieces with depth. From suede to fringe and even fur, update your look in an instant by adding a fun texture to your outfit.
H&M
PHP 1,190.00
13
NOV. Re:named USD 14.40
Material Girl, Zalora.com
ROCK THE PAJAMA TREND Ditch your usual jeans and opt for a printed flowy pant that is stylish, unique, and most importantly---comfortable. End your look with a pair of sky high stilettos to avoid looking sloppy.
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PHP 1,750.00
NOV.
PLAY WITH YOUR SCARVES
Scarves are one of the most underrated accessories in town. Instead of just tying it around your neck as you normally would, tie it around your bag, your forehead, or even your chain necklaces for a surprising style moment.
Marc Jacobs
Topshop
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PHP 499.00
USD 158.00
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NOV.
H&M
BAG IT UP! Swap your usual tote that carries all your essentials and opt for a quirky purse in unique and one of a kind shape to add some eccentricity and fun to your entire look.
Moschino
USD 1,195.00
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NOV.
ROCK WHITE ON WHITE
Women are usually afraid to wear white on white because whites can easily be stained. While you may have to be extra careful with your surroundings, white on white is a never fail colour combination that is classy chic.
H&M
PHP 599.00
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Mango
PHP 2,250.00
NOV.
PUT A BELT ON IT! Belts are heaven sent from the fashion gods. Whether you want to add or define your curves, or just add some bling to your look, a belt can easily do the trick for you.
H&M
PHP 299.00
H&M
PHP 299.00
Moschino USD 295.00
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NOV.
ADD LEATHER INTO YOUR LOOK.
Toughen your look in an instant by mixing leather into your outfit. Bonus points if you pair your strong leather with feminine lace.
Mugler
USD 295.00
H&M
PHP 9,990.00
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NOV.
Mango
PHP 3,950.00
WEAR YOUR DRESS AS A TOP More often than not, dresses have interesting details that would work well as a top. So during days when you don’t feel like wearing a dress, wear your dress as a top for an easy way to expand your closet.
H&M
PHP 2,290.00
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NOV.
ROCK SEQUINS DURING THE DAY Whoever said that you can rock sequins during the night only is missing out on a lot of sequin fun! Opt for a piece with white sequins, or drape a jacket over the top to avoid looking flashy and incorporate it into your day look.
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NOV.
Topshop
H&M
PHP 1,490.00
Quartte
SGD 54.00
PULL ON PRINTED OR COLOURED TIGHTS A Gossip Girl favorite, wear printed or bright coloured tights under your dress for an easy way to inject some fun and prep into your look.
Price Available upon Request
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NOV.
ADD SOME NEON POP!
Ditch your usual blacks and whites and opt for a colour that pops! From neon pink to neon green, don’t be afraid to rock some neons and show off your fun and bold personality.
Topshop
Price Available upon Request
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NOV.
Topshop
Price Available upon Request
Mugler
USD 535.50
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ADD A VEST More often than not, dresses have interesting details that would work well as a top. So during days when you don’t feel like wearing a dress, wear your dress as a top for an easy way to expand your closet.
NOV.
PULL OFF A MATCHY OUTFIT
Pull a Taylor Swift and rock some cool co-ords for a quick night out with the girls after work. It’s cute and trendy and what’s more you don’t have to worry about putting together an entire outfit anymore.
Topshop
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Marissa Webb USD 119.40
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NOV.
PULL AN AUDREY HEPBURN WITH A FULL SKIRT Full skirts are ultra feminine, versatile, and dramatic. Choose a full skirt that has vintage written all over it and choose a top that is very modern for a stylish clash.
H&M
PHP 2,990.00
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NOV.
Moschino
USD 1,295.00
WRAP DRESS + DENIM JACKET COMBO Wrap dresses are usually seen as tight and serious. Drape a playful and youthful denim jacket over a classic wrap dress to soften the look up.
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Topshop
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NOV.
MIX GOLD AND SILVER TOGETHER
For the longest time, women avoided mixing their gold and silver accessories together like a plague. Surprisingly mixing gold and silver jewellery pieces together can be chic!
H&M
PHP 399.00
H&M
PHP 499.00
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NOV.
ROCK A CROP TOP Crop tops are always fun and youthful! Pair your chosen crop tee with a pair of denim jeans and cap your entire look with a pair of flaming hot red sneakers.
H&M
PHP 699.00
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NOV. In Vougue
SGD 175.90
Re:named USD 32.90
SHADY BUSINESS Put on a pair of stylish sunglasses and arm yourself from the blazing rays of the sun while still looking as fabulous as ever.
Mango
PHP 1,450.00
30
NOV.
GO FOR FINE KNITS
Knits are classic and chic. Opt for a knit sleeveless top and pair it with a cute pair of short culottes for a stylish, but relaxed look to end the month.
Topshop
Price Available upon Request
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Q: Can you share with us a bit of the background of your blog? I launched my fashion blog Style by Deb back in 2013; the idea was sharing my passion for fashion with people around the globe whether by showing my outfits or writing articles about the latest trends. I was eager to connect with other fashionistas as I live in a rather small city, where there’s not such a thing as a big fashion industry. Q: Why did you decide to start a blog? I’ve been an avid reader of fashion blogs for years before making the decision of
creating my own. However, I guess the breaking point was in the middle of my studying courses, when I realized I wasn’t happy with my career choices and all I wanted was to be a part of the fashion industry, and blogging felt like a natural way to start my journey. Q: Why did you choose to decide to focus on fashion? I think fashion has so much to offer! I find it fun, creative, artistic, inspiring… I do have other interests in my life but fashion is something I could talk about for ages and never get tired of it! Career-wise, this is the way I see it: music was my first love… but I’m married to fashion. ;)
Q: With the number of fashion blogs popping up, what makes your blog different? In terms of style I don’t think myself as a “fashion victim” so you’ll quickly notice in my blog that I’m true to myself. I do play with different styles, constantly, but I only take what I really like from trends. Plus, living in a small city where we don’t even have a Zara pushes me to be creative AND trendy at the same time. Quite a challenge!! Q: What for you is the best thing about being a fashion blogger? There are many things I love about fashion blogging, one of them is being able to connect with so many different people from so many different countries in a way that I couldn’t have done otherwise. Also, you learn a lot by being a fashion blogger: photography, html codes, web design, statistics, pr, social media management… Being a blogger is multitasking and that’s great! Q: What is the best and worst feedback / comment you have received so far? People say if you have haters it means that you’ve made it in the internet, well then, apparently I haven’t made it quite yet because I don’t have any haters! I just received one random comment once on my blog’s Facebook fanpage from a girl who clearly didn’t like my outfit and wrote something like ‘What’s THAT?!’, LOL.
As for the best feedback or comment… I’ve been lucky enough to receive many positive comments from day one! I can’t think of one particular comment but I do remember being compared once to Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) and although it was too much, I kind of like it because that was one of my fave TV characters ever! Q: I’m sure there are many aspiring bloggers out there. Do you have any advice for them? My advice to any new or aspiring blogger would be “Have fun”. Yes, the blogosphere can be very competitive but the most important thing here is having fun while doing something you like. The first months (or years!) of a blog can be really tough and I can assure you that if you don’t enjoy doing this then you’ll soon miss the whole point of it. Q: Complete this sentence: “My style is…” Contrasting! I love my biker leather jacket as much as I love wearing a pink girly dress. I love embracing different styles instead of sticking with only one. Q: Complete this sentence: “People should visit my blog because…” It’s fun! You’ll find OOTDs, articles about trends, some lifestyles posts and, oh! Did I mention that I write my posts in English and Spanish? :) Q: Any last words? Just a big THANK YOU to the SAUCEink team for this amazing opportunity and to all of you guys who are reading this! Remember “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” ;) xoxo
SHAI LAGARDE fashion blogger
www.lovechic.ph
lovechicph@gmail.com fb.com/lovechicph @lovechicph @lovechicph lovechic.tumblr.com youtube.com/shailagarde
Q: Why did you decide to start a blog? A blog is a combination of everything that speaks to me: writing, design, photography, and creative selfexpression. Q: Why did you choose to decide to focus on fashion? When I started my blog in 2010, I had already been working in fashion and media for five years. The greats all say, write what you know. They also say, do what you love. Fashion it is.
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Q: Can you share with us a bit of the background of your blog? Love Chic is a celebration of style that warms the heart. It’s similar to many fashion blogs in that it features trends in clothes, accessories, make-up, and DIY. It’s different from many fashion blogs in that it also features essays on personal growth, faith, family, friendships, and current events. I also do videos of myself singing covers and playing instruments. Q: With the number of fashion blogs popping up, what makes your blog different? It started out as a his-and-hers fashion blog where I would style the “his” outfit to complement the “hers” outfit. It was one of the very few of its kind in the world, so that’s what used to be the biggest difference. These days, that aspect is gone, but the other things that remain still set Love Chic apart from the rest: I imbue personal values into the fashion posts I do. Readers can write to me in private about their problems and makeover questions. I offer tips for students or young professionals on how to look great without spending hard-earned money on unnecessarily expensive items. I write commentaries on current topics that are relevant to Filipnio youth. Basically, I would like for readers to be inspired by more than just the fashion.
hecklers about who I supposedly am and what I supposedly did, but I never choose to focus on those. Q: I’m sure there are many aspiring bloggers out there. Do you have any advice for them? Do it only because it makes you happy, not because you hope to be famous or to get freebies and event invites. This will seem so cliché, but I can say for a fact that when I temporarily veered away from my own advice, I became miserable and welcomed a lot of negativity into my life. Honestly, the times I enjoy a bit of success as a blogger are always the times I don’t care about these things. Whenever I started to care, it tends to become about the competition or about who gets more of what. So do try to stay away from that mindset as much as possible.Doing it because it makes you happy will also ensure that you will willingly learn as much as you can without getting tired or pressured or bored. Blogging should be fun, above all else. Q: Complete this sentence: “My style is…” My style is a combination of Filipino sensibility, Korean effortless cool, Parisian chic, and New Yorker edge. I just made it up right now, but I think that’s pretty much it in a sentence.
Q: What for you is the best thing about being a fashion blogger?
Q: Complete this sentence: “People should visit my blog because…”
The best thing about being a fashion blogger is having a creative outlet and a platform on which you get to share and swap stories with like-minded people.
It’s a happy place with something for everyone.
Q: What is the best and worst feedback / comment you have received so far?
I’ve been in fashion for a decade and I’ve had success and failure, fans and bullies, genuine friends and traitorous rivals—all without which I would not be where I am. Dear readers, lest you be disillusioned, it won’t always be as perfect as the Instagramfiltered pictures. Embrace the good with the bad, stick with people who truly love you, and you’ll be fine.
The best comments are from students who write to me to say I make a difference in their lives, in terms of making decisions suchas what course or career path to take or how to deal with a break-up. The worst comments are judgments from non-reader
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MISS EARTH SINGAPORE 2015:
Mixing Green and Glamour Together BY JANELLE YAU
“Not just another typical beauty pageant.” Miss Earth Singapore is one of the most popular beauty pageants that the whole world is tuning into, but unlike other pageants Miss Earth stands for a powerful cause driven by the ultimate goal to increase people’s awareness and improving the sustainable development of the environment. Miss Earth Singapore prides itself as a pageant with an integral mix of green and glamour; a pageant that glories beauty, but one that strongly nurtures its cause at the same time. With activities and specific projects addressing the different local issues from school tours, tree planting activities, street campaigns to eco-fashion shows and shopping mall tours, Miss Earth Singapore chooses to crown not just a beautiful face, but women with beautiful hearts and the burning passion to save the earth; proving that anyone can stand for a cause, get down and dirty, while still doing it all in style. Lucky for us, we’ve got that chance to sit down with the four queens of Miss Earth Singapore to talk about their victories, their style, and what they plan to do after their run with Miss Earth Singapore.
TIARA HADI MISS EARTH SINGAPORE 2015
The common misconception about beauty queens is that they’re all about beauty and glamour alone, but Tiara Hadi breaks this misconception and uses her win as a chance for her to bring more awareness to the issues that are most important to her. Proving that
indeed you can have it allbeauty to brains, Tiara is the kind of girl who may be laid-back, but will definitely not hesitate to take matters into her own hands and make the impossible happen --- starting with her win as Ms. Earth Singapore 2015.
What made you join Ms. Earth Singapore? I think for me the pageant was more to than just standing there looking pretty and talking about world peace. In a world where you’re only as good as your name, who’s going to listen to the opinions of an average girl from the suburbs? I joined Ms. Earth Singapore because I wanted to use it as a platform to bring about more awareness to issues that matter to me. I also wanted greater exposure to what exactly is happening not only in Singapore but all around the world, and so far it’s been an eye opening journey for me. When I was younger, I wanted to change the world, but now that I’m older I know that I might not be able to, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t still try to make a difference and I believe that I can. What do you feel after successfully garnering the title of Ms. Earth? There’s a lot of attention around you once you become a title winner and for someone who’s been living under a rock, it takes a bit of getting used to. I still find it very strange when people refer to me as Ms Earth, it still feels rather surreal. Other than that I feel that this is just the start for me, I have a lot to learn and I’m very fortunate to have people to guide me along the way. I intend my reign to be one filled with community work and a greater involvement in society. I want people to move away from the thinking that pageant queens are just about a pretty face. I’m not here for the recognition or the fame. I’m here to do the work.
Who was your source of inspiration when you joined Ms. Earth?
How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
I didn’t exactly have a figure that made me want to join the competition, but I do have a list of people whose stories inspire me. One of my biggest inspirations is Ethel Kennedy, the wife of the late Robert F. Kennedy. Known mostly for her vivacious, bubbly and sometimes mischievous personality, the press loved her good humoured nature. Together with her husband, they were at the forefront of change, supporting the growing Civil Rights movement in America at that time. She stood by her husband, supporting him while he was out campaigning. When he was assassinated in 1968, she singlehandedly took on the role of raising their 11 children and continued her husband’s work, devoting herself to public service and ultimately giving back to the people. An allrounded woman, she embodies the kind of woman I’d like to be.
I once heard this quote and I feel it might be apt, “She’s like a great mountain covered in snow, only that that mountain is in fact a volcano.”
How did you prepare for the competition? I honestly didn’t really prepare a whole lot for it. I didn’t think I was going to win it, so I just enjoyed the experience. I kept up to date with current affairs and environmental campaigns and attended the training classes held by the previous winners. They taught us poise and how to work the stage. I’m not a model, so whatever piece of advice they could offer to ensure I don’t end up falling face flat on the ground was all very helpful. How excited are you to represent Singapore in Austria? I have mixed feelings! I’m super excited to meet all the other queens. They look like they’re beautiful and smart women and I feel that we can learn a lot from each other. On the other hand, I’m really anxious as it is a month away and there’s still so much to prepare! I know everything will work itself out in the end and I’m looking forward to having a fun time in Vienna!
On a lazy day, what would the people see Ms. Earth 2015 wearing? Hair tied up in a bun, sporting an oversized shirt and sweatpants or just plain ol’ jammies. I must admit that I actually do leave the house in them from time to time like when I visit the animal shelter, or when I’m going downstairs to the wet market with my mom. She finds it funny and loves referring to me as her Indian maid when I do that, so I play along and act the part. When I was in Cameron Highlands last month, I pulled a Kim Kardashian and had hotel pyjama run with no makeup on. I plan on doing it again when I’m in Vienna with some of the other contestants and will post pictures of it on my website, so watch out for those! What was your favourite fashion trend from two years ago? I’m not one who actually pays attention to fashion trends to be honest, I usually get pieces that work with my body type and contrasts well against my skin colour. Who is Ms. Earth Singapore 2015’s style icon? Victoria Beckham. I was a bit upset that I couldn’t make it to her show during Singapore Fashion Week because all the tickets were sold out! I love her bold pieces that strike just the right balance between masculinity and femininity. They make a statement and they’re classy at the same time. I’d love to be able to own at least one VB dress in my lifetime.
What are your plans after your stint with Ms. Earth? To eat as much as I possibly can! I’m kidding! Well I hope that I’ll be able to continue on this path as an activist and ultimately doing what I love to do - humanitarian work. There’s a great sense of fulfilment for me in giving back like I always say, ask not what the world has to offer you but what do you have to offer the world? What is your advice for young women who want to be like you? Why would you want to be me when you can be you! The most powerful and key person in your life is you. There is more to life than just looks because anyone can be pretty. Choose to instead be pretty intelligent, pretty creative or even pretty amazing, but never just merely pretty.
ELIZABETH LEE MISS EARTH SINGAPORE 2015, AIR
Armed with her passion for the environment, confidence in her capabilities, and her beauty Elizabeth joined Ms. Earth Singapore with the hopes of being able to start a spark that will start a movement towards environmental change while still looking fabulous in her sexy high heels.
What made you join Miss Earth Singapore? Global warming is a subject that has always been close to my heart and I saw how Miss Earth Singapore is the perfect avenue for me to express my worrying concerns for the environment. The pageant has a unique concept of promoting environmental awareness that made it entirely different from the other major international beauty pageants and that drew me to join Miss Earth Singapore. Have you always pictured yourself joining pageantry? Since I was young I have always felt that I was able to differentiate myself (in a positive way) from my peers. Joining a beauty pageant was a natural turn of events for me, as beauty pageants emphasize individualism in order to bring out the best in ourselves.
If you did not join Miss Earth, what would you want to pursue? I would want to become a director/principal instructor of my own pole dance studio. Pole dancing is a niche sport in Singapore which is starting to gain a huge traction. I would love to increase the awareness and multiple benefits of this dance sport by inspiring ladies and men of all ages to express confidence through pole dancing.
On a lazy day, what would the people see Miss Earth Singapore Air 2015 wearing? An oversized t-shirt with a pair of cotton socks. That’s all. To me, it’s the perfect attire for snuggling in bed during weekends! What was your favourite fashion trend from two years ago?
Winning the title - Miss Earth Singapore (Air-2015) definitely made me more aware regarding the extensive environmental issues have been plaguing our society.
I was in Melbourne pursuing my degree in business accounting back then. Living in Australia’s fashion capital, people were so stylish no matter what day it was and at that time I was no different. I paired trench coats with pantyhose and high boots to channel Victorian elegance and to protect myself from Melbourne’s brutal winter all the while looking as extremely stylish as the locals.
Who was your source of inspiration when you joined Miss Earth Singapore?
What are the three things that Miss Earth Singapore Air 2015 cannot live without?
The winner of Miss Universe Singapore 2009 Rachel Kum - to me is the perfect embodiment of beauty and brains. She successfully used her name and image to create her own beauty line, and also became an active participant of volunteerism. I joined Miss Earth Singapore in the hopes of following her footsteps and inspiring other young girls to make a name for themselves yet unconditionally giving back to society.
I can’t live without my phone which contains my busy schedule, my 7 inch pole dancing heels, and my hand carry cosmetic pouch that keeps me looking fresh all day long!
How did winning the title Miss Earth Singapore Air 2015 change you?
What other advocacy are you interested in apart from environment? Another cause that I am interested in championing would be animal welfare. Reckless human activity is leading to the extinction of animal species and habitats, which causes the loss of bio-diversity.
What are your plans after your stint with Miss Earth 2015? I hope to initiate a project that would allow the access of electricity to poor and underdeveloped areas through sustainable means such as solar power. This would tremendously reduce our reliance on fossil fuel consumptions. Thus, reducing air pollution created from our energy usage.
MICHELLE KOH MISS EARTH SINGAPORE 2015, WATER
Model, beauty queen, fashionista, and a fighter Michelle Koh is ready to make the difference that she has always aspired to do in the world with a full heart, her one of a kind energy, and her passion to make change and to be the change that the world needs.
What made you join Ms. Earth Singapore? I decided to join because Ms. Earth Singapore is unlike any other beauty pageants here in Singapore. I feel that I am able to show more of my personality in this pageant which is good because I believe that the most important thing is to just be yourself. Have you always pictured yourself joining pageantry? Not at all! I’ve been a part of the modelling industry since 2011, so I thought of going to the next level by joining pageants. My first pageant was Miss Bikini Singapore 2012. Back then I wanted to expose myself to the pageant industry just to see how it’s like. I also heard that my mom was once a contestant of Miss Singapore Universe during her days which made me want to pursue pageantry even more.
If you did not join Ms. Earth what would you want to pursue?
On a lazy day, what would the people see Ms. Water 2015 wearing?
If I did not join Miss Earth, I would have continued to pursue my career in the fashion industry. Besides that, I would also continue to do a few voluntary works to help kids, animals, the environment and people.
I would be seen either with a black oversized shirt and denim shorts, or just a normal oversized little black dress.
How did winning the title Ms. Water 2015 change you? Attending events after events! My schedule certainly changed from a life of a simple girl next door to a glitz and glamour I’ve seen only in the movies. Who was your source of inspiration when you joined Ms. Earth? Videos of hurt animals and sea creatures on land and in the ocean inspired me to join Ms. Earth. Seeing the videos about hurt animals made me want to protect the endangered species. How do you plan on using your title to inspire others to be more environmental friendly? I plan on joining activities or have an event to bring the public together and let the public be involved in learning more about our earth, environment and the world disasters. I believe by bringing people together, we can do a lot of great things!
What was your favorite fashion trend from two years ago? I don’t really follow trends as I like to create my own trend according to the season. My wardrobe is mostly black, a little white, grey and nudes as I like to keep it minimal. If you can rock only one trend for the rest of your life, what would it be? Definitely the trends during the holiday season! What are your plans after your stint with Ms. Earth 2015? I plan to continue helping animals and the environment after my stint with Ms. Earth 2015.
BIANCHE HONOR MISS EARTH SINGAPORE 2015, FIRE
Bianche has always dreamt of entering the world of pageantry, but this time around instead of just dreaming about it like she always does, she mustered up the courage to fill up the application, join Ms. Earth Singapore, and follow her dreams, and look at where her fearlessness has led her today. With a feisty personality and ambitious dreams, Bianche shows us that indeed she is a girl on fire.
What made you join Miss Earth Singapore? I have always aspired to be a glamorous representative of Singapore with good moral character, and this time around I believed that I fit the bill so I decided to fill in my application form and apply for Miss Earth Singapore. Have you always pictured yourself joining pageantry? Yes, I have actually. I have always dreamt of joining beauty pageants, but lacked the courage to do so. However, coming upon the realization that we have limited years in life and finally deciding that I want to make a change in my life, I took the plunge. If you did not join Miss Earth, what would you want to pursue? I would still pursue my pageantry dreams such as joining other pageants. How did winning the title of Ms. Fire 2015 change you? It has kick-started my quarter-century years with a powerful boost in the positive direction. For starters, I gained an inner confidence that now cannot be vanquished easily. I know that I have put in the hard work and paid my dues to achieve this title, and it gives me confidence. Winning the title reminds me that anything that I wish to achieve can become possible and created through my own efforts. This confidence has manifested in the way I carry myself and groom myself now. Winning the title of Ms. Fire 2015 has definitely been a huge achievement for me.
Who was your source of inspiration when you joined Miss Earth 2015? My inspiration came from the different beauty queens throughout history and across national boundaries from all the major international beauty pageants. They all project a look of beauty, intelligence and a dignified air which has inspired me to draw the same confidence that they exude. On a lazy day, what would the people see Ms Fire 2015 wearing? As a national representative of inspiration and influence for others, I would show off my toned legs in a pair of white shorts and a fashionable blouse that would flatter my body shape and still look effortlessly chic. What was your favourite fashion trend from two years ago? Two years ago, I was still an undergraduate in NUS I was into wearing a lot of shorts and mini dresses that befitted the varsity look. What is your favourite fashion season and why? It would definitely be summer because I could wear practically any style of clothing and get away with it! What are your plans after your stint with Ms. Earth 2015? I would continue to pursue excellence in my life in general - in my career, in my understanding of the world through travel, my physical build through exercise, attain new skills, continue my spirit of experimentation, my physical appearance, and my intellectual faculties. I hope to be an inspiration for others by living my life to the fullest.
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KNOW YOUR LUCKY COLORS BY USING
While everyone can technically wear any colour that one prefers, there are specific colours in the colour wheel that are more suitable for one’s personality that can help enhance and bring out your hidden luck. By channeling the colours that are perfect for you, your lucky colours can protect you by blocking out the negative energies in your life and help rejuvenate your daily life as well. Find out your lucky colors and incorporate them into your daily life through the dresses, bags, accessories you pick.
Calculation of Day Number Step 1: Break up your day of birth into individual numbers and add them Step 2: Repeat step 1 until you get a single digit Example: Assume that your day of birth is 29 Step 1: 2 + 9 = 11 Step 2: 1 + 1 = 2 (your day number) 1. You can rock all shades of gold, yellow, bronze, and golden brown. 2. All shades of creams, greens, and whites will work well, but avoid all dark colours especially blacks, purples and dark reds. 3. Mauve, violet, purple, blue, crimson, rose will bring out your hidden luck. 4. Half shades, half tones, light colors, bright blues and grays are your best bets. 5. All shades of light gray, white and glistening materials are perfect for you, but it is best to avoid dark colors at all times.
6. All shades of blue, pink or rose will bring out your luck. Avoid blacks and dark purples at all costs. 7. Greens, pale shades, whites, and yellows will be good for you. Avoid dark colors at all times. 8. All shades of dark gray, black, dark blue, purple is best for you. 9. Opt for shades of dark crimson or red, rose tones and pink for luck.
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for my skin tone? Spring
You are warm and clear and your skin is relatively fair. Pale and soft colors complement your skin tone best. Avoid dark and dull colors such as black and white for these colors might be too much of a contrast.
Colors to wear:
Summer
Your skin is of a summery tone; cool, muted and pale. The most flattering colors for your skin tone are pastels and neutrals. Intense and vivid colors like black and orange are not recommended as they may be too harsh.
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Skin tones are categorized by the seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The season you belong to is determined by the tone and contrast of your skin.
Autumn
Falling under autumn means that you have a warm and muted tone. Your light golden skin is more prone to getting tanned. Rich and muted earth tones such as caramel, beige, dark red and olive are favourable. Contrasting clear and bright colors will make give you a pale appearance.
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Winter
Winter skin tones are clear and stark. Your skin is extremely pale and solid colors like white, black, gray and deep blue hues are fitting colors. Colors that are washed out like beige, orange and brown should be avoided because these shades make you look faded.
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What’s the difference between smart casual and Formal Dressing? Smart casual dressing consists of formal or semi-formal pieces, dressed down with more casual ones. It is an extremely common dress code for work functions, events and parties.
Pairing a collared shirt with a pair of skinny jeans and pumps should be a fail safe choice for this dress code.
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Formal dressing is a broad term. It usually ranges from conventional pieces like the “little black dress� and gowns to more unconventional ones like androgynous pants suits.
If the event is work or networking related, you might want to dress more professionally to create the right impression. If it is a leisure event, you can let your creativity flow.
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Whic outfits best match short hair? Rock that short hair with outfits that flaunt your cropped locks by drawing attention to your face and upper body. In a pixie cut or bob, strapless and open back tops/dresses will always frame your upper body in an appealing manner. Do try working collars and statement necklaces into your outfits to emphasise your short locks.
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CANIFA BY CHAU CHAN HUNG With the title runner-up of Project Runway Vietnam 2013, designer Chau Chan Hung took the great step when established his own brand - Maison Des Copains. Chau Chan Hung always amazes the audience with his creation when presenting his collection "Modern Bloom","Flower movement","Kaleidoscope" in Vietnam and Singapore. This year, Chau Chan Hung will team up with brand CANIFA to introduce the new masterpiece
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CANIFA BY CHAU CHAN HUNG
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GIAO LINH Giao Linh was born and raised in Hanoi in 1988. She went to London to attend London College of Fashion where she received her BA degree in 2011. While in college, she worked for London based fashion company called Carmel Clothing, whom designs and supplies for famous high street fashion brands such as Topshop, Zara, River Island, etc. Upon her graduation, she moved back to Vietnam.
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In 2014, He was award "Break through designer of year" by Danong magazine and nominated "impressive designer of year" by Forbes Vietnam. His newest collection "Dark Raven" was performed at New York Couture Fashion Week 2015.
LY GIAM TIEN The 18-year-old designer has a really tough life as he struggled in his childhood and made his living by doing many jobs as snacks vendor, mason and tailor. Thanks to that, Ly Giam Tien is strongly aware of being independent and having a strong will to get himself out of difficulties and reach out to his goals. He never got to any vocational class or fashion school; however, he always cherished his passion for fashion and kept moving forward to make his dream come true. Ly Giam Tien has proved to fashion luminaries that his creativity is not limited. With his consistency and enthusiasm, he has conquered the highest title of Project Runway Vietnam 2014 after going through many cut-throat challenges.
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Phuong My’s creative talents are expressed both through her work as the Chief Designer for the PHUONG MY brand and also production and styling projects for key fashion magazines such as ELLE, HARPER’S BAZAAR and VOGUE. Determined to produce only the truly exceptional, the young designer is looking to expand her vision to the global fashion scene. The vision of PHUONG MY is to share the beauty of the modern Asian women with the entire fashion world.
PHUONG MY Tran Phuong My was born in 1988 at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Having studied and graduated with honors from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Phuong My has pursued perfection in all aspects of her fashion career. From the design and production process through to client service, the smallest details are obsessively pursued. Rather than accepting the limitations of local fabrics available to other local designers in Vietnam, Phuong My established a very clear strategy for her own brand. PHUONG MY’s fabric production is entirely outsourced to select partners in Paris, Milan and Hong Kong, thus providing the optimum blend of both materials and exclusivity that has proven to be so successful for the brand.
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Sebastian Gunawan in 1993. In the same year represented Indonesia at the prestigious "Young Fashion Designers Contest". His distinctive style was later recognized internationally when he received the First Award at the "International Apparel Federation World Young Designer Award 2004" in Barcelona, Spain. A year later he was invited to show his collection at "Moda in 3D" in Rome, Italy.
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A life dedicated to inspire and be inspired by women seems to be a pre destined matter for Sebastian Gunawan. Born in a tight knit family with 4 brothers and 2 sisters, his interest in style started early thanks to his elegant mother's natural flair in fashion. This led to a discovery that the young Sebastian Gunawan is gifted in fashion illustration. From mere hobby, this talent was then honed by a degree in fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. The glamorous air of Hollywood seems to be a starting point for his design inspirations, something that was later honed at Milan's famed Instituto Morangoni. It was here when he met his wife and creative partner, Cristina Panarese. He and Cristina then came back to Jakarta, Indonesia and launched his line,
Sebastian continues to grow his presence by launching two ready to wear lines. The first one, "Red Label by Sebastian & Cristina" and "Votum". He cites his family and the ongoing desire to make women look their most beautiful as the driving force behind his never ending inspirations.The high-fashion dersigner has won various international recognitions and throughout his career has shown evening gowns with grand designs encrusted with beads, crystals, sequins and semiprecious stones, which in turn gave birth to “bling-blingism� for the fashion world in Indonesia.
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familiar location to shop of fashion conscious customers in the South of Vietnam. Thuy always carefully picks the most beautiful fabric and materials (lace, silk, organza, brocade, etc.) by herself. Her inspiration is mainly from the sophisticated flowers and the perfect woman’s curves. Skillfully, Thuy makes her garments portraying the beauty of modern ladies as much as she could.
THUY NGUYEN Being born and raised in Ha Noi, Thuy has been educated to become a role model of Vietnamese women. At young age, Thuy moved to Ukraine, where she studied Masters of Fine Arts. Simultaneously, she has opportunities to adore high-end fashion industry. Then Thuy started learning design and make clothes on her own. Thanks to those old days, Thuy successfully build her own brand. The story of THUY DESIGN HOUSE is slightly different from other designers’ brands. Thuy has never been trained in any Fashion Institution. Most of her time has been spent to work with art and she has gained some achievements as a painter. Opening the first store in those rainy days in 2011, by colorific designs, reminding of the youth, the beauty and the charm of the women, THUY DESIGN HOUSE was soon becoming a popular and
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I HATE FASHION – is a brand distributed directly by IAG (International Apparel Group). Products of I HATE FASHION are designed by a group of talented designers with leaders by Andrew Miller & Victoria Huyen Nguyen, The designers were educated and graduated from the leading Fashion Institutes and Art Academies in Europe. They have rich working experience in the world’s biggest fashion brands such as Top Shop, COS, Mango, Fred Perry, Reiss. Most importantly, the designers of I HATE FASHION, understand are up-to-date with trends, fads and demand in the fashion industry. Because of that reality, the fashion line, HATE and I HATE FASHION are born for young customers having stable income and being keen on utility fashion.
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zari-embroidery handiwork, the dress is decorated with 1,000 pearls, a green 8.8 carat diamond emblem, and a 5 carat white gold diamond, one of the two existing in the world.
YUMI KATSURA Katsura, is one of Japan’s and the world’s most prolific designers, whose wedding dresses are considered modern masterpieces. In 1964, Katsura opened her first bridal salon, as well as presented the first bridal collection show ever held in Japan. Not too long after opening the salon, Yumi Katsura published “The bridal Book,” the first Japanese book specializing in bridal fashion. In 1981, Katsura expanded her business into the U.S., France, and England where she participated in the Japan Fashion Fair. Some of the most exclusive stores in the States, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus, purchased her dresses. Katsura will showcase the most expensive wedding dress to date, valued at one billion Japanese yen (USD 8.5 million). Made from silk-satin and embellished with
JULIEN F O U R N I E Among the 29 exclusive international designer’s brands who are showing in the prestigious official calendar of Haute Couture in Paris, Julien Fournié is the rising star of French fashion. Established since 2009, the couturier’s eponymous house has been showing new collections in the French capital every season since that year and has become a Haute Couture guest member since January 2011. His designs are constantly mixing the incomparable tradition, know how and craftsmanship of Paris Couture together with technological innovations. The couturier’s strong partnership with Dassault Systèmes – a leading French company in the field of 3D design - has resulted for instance in the creation of the FashionLab, a platform of research and development for future tools to be used in the fashion industry. On top of his luxurious collec-
tions catering to the made-to-measure needs of the extremely selected international clientele of Couture, Julien Fournié has also started to propose, siince 2014, more accessible luxury womenswear collections, available for instance at Le Printemps department store, in Paris, as well as collections of footwear and jewellery. The couturier’s designs all enhance femininity to enable women to express their identity in a new manner, more adapted to a contemporary definition of style and elegance. Revealing his designs for the first time in Vietnam on the opening night of Vietnam International Fashion Week comes as a natural new step for the French couturier who had discovered two years ago at Fidé Fashion Weeks in Singapore Vietnamese models like Cha Mi and Thuy who walked for two of the designer’s shows. Another famous Vietnamese model, Kha My Van, debuted on the international scene opening Julien Fournié’s last runway show at Paris Haute Couture in July 2015.
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