Winners of the Hong Kong “Most Promising Talent Award”

Lane Crawford and HK PolyU award 3 talented designers.

As expected, the collaborated between Lane Crawford and Hong Kong Polytechnic University for “Designers of Tomorrow” has uncovered some amazing talent. Three designers were selected and awarded the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for the Most Promising Young Talent Award.

Third prize went to Cheung Man Yee, Hyphen. Her collection Eternal Organic drew inspiration from the curves of a mango. Minimal use of fabric, and structural layering resulted in a peaceful aesthetic which very much echoed organic fashion (above).

Tam Kim Kui bagged the second prize with his Arternative Fashion. Dresses made out of plastic bags and liquid crystals make for an unusual statement, staying true to the designer’s belief that fashion should not be bound by a single style rule.

First place went to Tang Mei Yan’s Chartaceous Meteoroid collection. Inspired by the traditional lantern, this collection took on an ethereal feel. To showcase the beauty of Chinese tradition, the designer created a beautiful dress that seemed to be made out of tiny lanterns.

Butterboom congratulates these talented winners.

Glamourous Dresses at the Glamour Women of the Year Award

Glamour celebrated its annual Women of the Year Awards last June 2, 2009.

Celebrities came in full force to cheer on the night’s awardees, and to show off their amazing ensembles. Katy Perry made an appearance to accept her award for Newcomer of the Year in a head-turning turquiose number. Her Foley + Corinna dress channeled old-school glamour, which she played up with bombshell hair and pouty red lips. Carrying a cheeky pouty lip clutch in fire-engine red added that quirkiness to her genius assemble. She was easily the best dressed celeb for the night!

Kylie Minogue not only walked off with 2 of  the night’s biggest prizes for Entrepreneur of the Year and Woman of the Year, but she also did it gorgeously clad in an LBD with a very Kylie leopard print wrap. Continue reading »

Designer Profile: Halston

One of seventies’ biggest names has a re-emergence.

Look up seventies fashion and no doubt you will come across the name Roy Halston Frowick. Simply known as the brand Halston, Roy has revolutionized women’s dressing and fashion with his slinky and sophisticated silhouettes. Unknown to many, Roy Halston Frowick did not start out as a clothes designer. He first made hats and catapulted to fame when he was asked to design Jackie Kennedy’s pillbox hat which she wore to John F. Kennedy’s inauguration.

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H&M for Fashion Against AIDS

H&M teams up with major celebrities to fight AIDS.

H&M has teamed up with DAA (Designers Against Aids) and some of the world’s biggest celebrities to raise awareness and combat the disease.

Katy Perry, Dita Von Teese, N.E.R.D., Estelle, Cyndi Lauper and Yoko Ono are some of the big names who have designed T-shirts and vest with  t-shirt dresses and vests for H&M with messages in line with the cause. Made from 100% organic cotton, designs will be available for both men and women. Starting from May 28, T-shirts will be on sale at all H&M stores with 25% of the sales price will be donated to youth HIV/AIDS awareness projects.

You can be fashionable and make a significant difference as well when you purchase these great creations for a cause.

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Balmain: Footwear for the Fierce

Fierce footwear from Balmain has everyone talking.

With designs not for the faint of heart, Pierre Balmain and his shoes have been turning heads far longer than the last couple of years. Balmain first opened his fashion house in 1945. His sophisticated creations made him the go to designer for famous clients  that included Brigitte Bardot and Ava Gardner.

Under the direction of current head designer Christophe Decarin, Balmain presented a stellar collection for Spring/Summer 09. The collection brought a resurgence in the brand’s popularity. Attention grabbing details such as over the top studding, fringe and frightfully high heels had everyone abuzz.

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Scottish Inspiration From Ports

Fall collection brings reds, blues and tweeds to Hong Kong.

Each season, Ports designer duo and sisters, Tia and Fiona Cibani takes inspiration from different parts of the world to develop their collection. Their designs are a mix of modern luxury that exudes an international sense of elegance.

Ports 1961’s fall collection takes inspiration from a Scottish winter with vibrant red, indigo blue, rustic tweeds and velvet green feature strongly in this collection. Here are some of the outfits from the collection:

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Rebecca Taylor Autumn 2008 Collection

The new collection for the season is in Hong Kong stores now.

Rebecca Taylor’s autumn collection is all about the nostalgia of the 1930’s. Languid floral dresses in lace and chiffon are paired with maxi coats and blazers in this collection. Now you know where to get those romantic pieces to wear with your winter coats. Head off to their recently opened 900 sq ft boutique in Harbour City, one of the 3 Rebecca Taylor stores in Hong Kong.

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