If you love dresses, especially the couture type, make sure you check out the “The Golden Age of Couture:London and Paris 1947-1957” Exhibition. Sponsored by fashion house Dior and the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the exhibit which is curated by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London focuses on post-war couture during a decade (1947-1957) that Monsieur Christian Dior described as the “Golden Age” of fashion. This exhibition is a historical journey back to the past, and exploration on the creative, social and commercial aspects of couture during this era. Continue reading »
Catch LV’s art exhibit in Hong Kong from May 22 to August 9
To celebrate the 17th French May Arts Festival, Louis Vuitton, together with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents “Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation“. Organized by the Hong Kong Museum of Art, this exhibit showcases luxury brand Louis Vuitton’s long love affair with art and its collaboration with different artists for inspiration.
Large pieces from European, American and Chinese artists will take center stage while seven vibrant new local artists and their works will also be unveiled at the exhibition to show off the city’s creative talents. They are Nadim Abbas, Lee Kit, Leung Chi-Wo, Pak Sheung-chuen, Tsang Kin-wah, Adrian Wong and Doris Wai-yin Wong.
Jaeger Le-Coultre will be holding an exclusive preview of their new ladies’ watch collection at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong this Thursday, May 21, 2009. Want to view their new collection before anyone else? Book a fashion afternoon tea at Clippers Lounge with your girlfriend and check out the latest watch collection from master watchmaker Jaeger Le-Coultre. Did we mention, M Missoni will be showcasing their summer fashion collection too.
We have a special treat for Butterboom VIPs. Butterboom has a table for 2 persons at the 3pm session of this fashion afternoon tea event to give-away. If you would like to win this table, please tell us why you would be interested to preview the Jaeger Le-Coultre collection and we will choose the person who submits the best answer at 5pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
If you don’t win but would still like to go, we’ve made arrangements for a special ‘Butterboom VIP’ rate for you. See below for details.
Art HK at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Art HK 09 kicks off tonight with a preview for the VIPs and those lucky enough to get Vernisage tickets. The fair officially starts tomorrow and will carry on till May 17, 2009.
This is a must-go for art lovers! ART HK 09 is bringing over 110 of the world’s most celebrated international galleries from 24 countries to showcase their works of art. This year, they’re adding some new elements to make your art appreciation expedition more interesting. Visitors can join daily talks by artists and collectors organized by Asia Art Archive. Check out a new section to the fair that is put together by the South China Morning Post. Called Art Futures, this is a new section dedicated to solo and two-artist presentations from young galleries that are promoting emerging artists.
Gucci launches limited edition T-shirt in support of “Home”.
Powerhouse brand Gucci has recently announced its support for the enviromental film “Home”. Directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, produced by Luc Besson and funded by PPR Group, Home tackles present environmental issues presented through different aerial and scenic shots from over fifty countries worldwide.
Gucci’s Creative Director, Frida Giannini designed a limited edition T-shirt, which will only be sold in selected Gucci stores. Made from 100% organic cotton, this T-shirt has Home and Gucci logos all over it. It will be sold with a cute white canvas tote featuring the same logos. All proceeds of the sale will go to Goodplanet.org.
One of world’s most famous fashion icon hits the Silver Screen.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, one of the world’s most controversial and famous fashion icon has a biographical movie based on her life which will open in the States sometime at the end of the year. Called Coco Avant Chanel, this movie has already opened in France. Audrey Tautou is the lead playing Gabrielle Coco Chanel. “Coco Avant Chanel” will chronicle the French designer’s humble early years as she revolutionized the fashion world in her day and age.
This rendition of her life is based on the novel “Chanel and Her World” by Edmonde Charles-Roux and will stick to the story of her childhood, the beginning’s of Chanel, and end with scenes of her very first runway show. The movie’s costume designer, Catherine Leterrier teamed up with Karl Lagerfeld to show audiences how truly unique Coco’s style was in comparison to other ladies of her time.
We expect Hong Kong’s fashionistas will be rushing off to see this movie when it comes out on June 11th in Hong Kong.
Thinking up ways to spend a balmy and warm, summer night? Get a group of friends together and head on down to Cyberport in Portfulam to watch a movie outdoor, under the moonlight. Moonlight Movies is Hong Kong’s first outdoor seasonal cinema, equipped with a humongous 6.8m by 9m LED screen.
Instead of the usual seats, you’ll find yourself in comfy beanbags under the stars. Get your hot snacks from Dublin’s Jack, (mobile catering). The good news is that they’re serving wine and beer so you and your mates can have a great night out under the stars and moon.
They’re playing everyone’s all time favorites, The Breakfast Club and Fight Club in May!
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