To Covet: Bottega Veneta Algae Green Dress

Friday. 20 January. 2012. 11:31 am

Karmen Pedaru in Bottega Veneta Spring 2012.

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We’re obsessed with this shot from Bottega Veneta’s Spring 2012 ad campaign. Shot by Jack Pierson in Florida, Karmen Pedaru looks like a mermaid-just-turned-human wearing a stunning algae green dress with technical pleats and a sexy fitted bodice.

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5 Minutes with Taylor Tomasi Hill

Friday. 20 January. 2012. 10:49 am

Taylor Tomasi Hill’s on her style.

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Taylor Tomasi Hill was in town recently to introduce her collection with Sarah Rutson, Lane Crawford‘s Fashion Director at the Spring/Summer preview held recently.  Taylor is Artistic Director of Moda Operandi, the very cool site that lets you pre-order a collection from the runway.  She is also a former style and accessories director for Marie Claire and muse to Prabal Gurung, this is Taylor’s first attempt at her own collection.

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Jack Wills’ Fabulously British Spring 2012 Collection

Tuesday. 17 January. 2012. 10:48 am

The British label shows preppy the right way.

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Loyal prepsters will fall hard for Jack Wills‘ Spring 2012 collection, filled with perfectly preppy pieces that will make you look like you walked straight off the cast of Gossip Girl. This spring, the brand celebrates true Brit style by drawing on its halls of education and rich sporting heritage for inspiration. Think schoolboy blazers layered on vintage flannels and oxford shirts. Jack Wills has the preppy styling detail right down to the classic brogues with over-the-ankle slouchy socks – a look we’re really feeling for spring.

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Taylor Tomasi Hill Debuts 7 Piece Collection For Lane Crawford

Monday. 16 January. 2012. 11:00 am

Exclusive line out now.

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Taylor Tomasi Hill was in town recently to introduce her collection with Lane Crawford‘s Fashion Director Sarah Rutson, at the Spring/Summer 2012 preview held recently. This collection is exclusively available at Lane Crawford Hong Kong and is a reasonably affordable range at around HK$2250 for a sequin skirt.

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Christian Dior Resort 2012

Friday. 13 January. 2012. 11:00 am

Dior gives us a glimpse of Portofino.

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Brace yourself for summer because it’s going to be a scorcher with Christian Dior’s Resort 2012 collection. Inspired by the Italian resort of Portofino, the collection sees bold splashes of corals, pinks and rich blues in the form of cocktail kaftans, embroidered lounge dresses, crepe and georgette prints. The silhouette this season has taken a softer, more seductive approach – perfect for the gaze of envious onlookers as you stroll down the Italian Riviera.

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Prada Resort 2012

Tuesday. 20 December. 2011. 11:29 am

Miuccia Prada borrows from the boys.

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At first glance, Prada’s Resort 2012 will appear as a classic ladylike collection that focuses on Americana for Resort 2012, but a double take will reveal elements borrowed from the Men’s Spring 2012 show. True-to-heart Prada fans will also rejoice at the fact that Miuccia has brought back their famous lip print in mini form – found on skirts, dresses, tops and bags.

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Celine Resort 2012

Thursday. 15 December. 2011. 10:00 am

Phoebe Philo mixes it up for Resort 2012.

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To say that everyone has coveted at least one Celine item would be an understatement, and Phoebe Philo’s Resort 2012 collection holds no exception. Complete with pants, jackets and shirts done in that super-chic, minimalist style Philo has been crowned for, she manages to pull us further along the line by challenging both herself and us as the audience.

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