Make a Splash in Swimwear’s Hottest Trends

Thursday. 23 May. 2013. 9:00 am

Dive in at the deep end with our picks of Spring/Summer’s best swimwear.

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It looks like summer is finally here, so it’s time to prepare for the beach, junk trips and summer holidays. This calls for a wardrobe update! We love what’s in stores right now for swimwear, there’s lots to choose from fast fashion stores, swimwear shops, surf shops, online stores, designers and department stores.

The right swimsuit or bikini will make you look and feel fabulous. Here’s Butterboom’s pick of the best one and two-pieces around to help you embrace the beach babe within.

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Phillip Lim to Design Capsule Collection for Target

Tuesday. 21 May. 2013. 11:31 am

An affordable collection from one of the most coveted designers around.

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3.1 Phillip Lim are one of the hottest brands around right now, so it is very exciting that they are collaborating with American high-street store Target. New York based designer and co-founder of the brand, Phillip Lim, will design an exclusive collection for men and women to be launched in-stores and online on 15 September.

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Chanel’s Once Upon a Time Video by Karl Lagerfeld

Tuesday. 21 May. 2013. 10:41 am

A short film directed by Karl Lagerfeld.

To celebrate 100 years of one of the most famous fashion houses in the world, Chanel has released the short film Once Upon a Time… Directed by Karl Lagerfeld, the film tells the story of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel opening her first ever boutique in the chic seaside town of Deauville.

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Hong Kong Shopping Guide: Outlet Shopping in North Point

Friday. 17 May. 2013. 2:29 pm

Discover outlet shopping in North Point.

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Dickson Fashion Square at Olympia Plaza

When you think of high-fashion shopping destinations in Hong Kong, North Point doesn’t instantly spring to mind. But amongst the street markets and local restaurants, there are some designer bargains to be had. We made it our mission to check out the outlet shops in North Point, checking off stores that have closed or cannot be found.  Here’s Butterboom’s top 5 outlet shops in North Point.

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Miuccia Prada’s Roaring Twenties Costumes for The Great Gatsby

Friday. 17 May. 2013. 11:13 am

The Prada and Miu Miu designer created costumes for this lavish film.

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For flapper and fashion fans alike, The Great Gatsby, is sure to be one of the best looking films of 2013. Director Baz Luhrmann and costume designer Catherine Martin scored the ultimate collaboration when they bagged Miuccia Prada, the woman behind Prada and Miu Miu, to help design the deliciously decadent costumes.

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Gucci’s Chime for Change Campaign

Friday. 17 May. 2013. 9:26 am

Gucci’s global campaign for female empowerment led by Frida Giannini, Beyonce Knowles and Salma Hayek.

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Gucci recently launched their Chime for Change campaign, a global campaign to raise money and awareness for women’s empowerment. Joining Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini are Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Salma Hayek Pinault, all of whom aim to unite women’s voices around the world in three main areas, education, health and justice.

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Beyoncé x H&M Summer Collection

Tuesday. 7 May. 2013. 10:32 am

The princess of pop collaborates with H&M on a capsule collection.

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She is probably the biggest star in the world right now, so if anyone is going to sell your clothes then it’s a safe bet that Beyoncé will. Not that H&M need too much help shifting their stock, but they have become increasingly known for their high-profile collaborations and this one is their best yet. Not only does Mrs Carter star in the print campaign and TV commercial, but she’s had some input into the clothes too.

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