Monday. 28 June. 2010. 10:35 am
Limited edition Chanel collection now at JOYCE, Hong Kong.

For their eighth Chanel’ s Métiers d’Art collection, Chanel has created a collection with Shanghai as its inspiration. The Chanel Paris-Shanghai collection designed by Karl Largerfeld is being showcased at the Joyce Central boutique. To celebrate this collaboration, JOYCE and Chanel has created an installation entitled PARIS///SHANGHAI///THE ODYSSEY which is showcased throughout the floors of JOYCE and On Pedder.
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Tuesday. 2 March. 2010. 9:40 am
A new talented shoemaker opening up shop soon in Hong Kong!

UK shoe designer, Rupert Sanderson, is creating quite a buzz in the shoe biz. In the eight short years since his first collection. His shoes have become a staple on London’s fashion red carpet and have garnered quite a following including the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley, Freida Pinto and Sienna Miller.

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Thursday. 3 December. 2009. 11:33 am
Chanel presents “Country Chic”

If fashion shows and collections are supposed to take us on a journey, then it’s safe to say that Karl Lagerfeld has bought us a ticket to a fancy barn! The setting was decidedly ‘country’ at Chanel’s 2010 Spring show, complete with hay but no bumpkins, we promise!
Instead, Karl gave us a lesson on country charm and elegance; punctuated with details of basket weave, ruffles, aprons and florals. Feel-good silhouettes like puffed shoulders and full skirts were in full bloom and, just like the countryside, colors remained natural and uncomplicated with lots of black, whites and soft pinks. Flighty clothes were complemented with sturdy wooden clogs and, just to twist things up a bit more, Karl introduced a bit of black lace to the equation – bringing an unmistakable Chanel touch right to the barnyard!
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Thursday. 13 August. 2009. 9:15 am
Watch a short Chanel film directed by Karl Lagerfeld himself.

Get ready for a unique way to view Chanel‘s 2009-2010 Fall Winter pre-collection. Fitting Room Follies is a short film shot and directed by Karl Lagerfeld himself.
The film stars Lara Stone and Baptiste Giabiconi, and of course features “Starting Point” also known as Chanel’ FW09 pre-collection. The story revolves around the intimacies that revolve inside a fitting room. Expect to see Lara trying on a myriad of tweed suits, pearl necklaces, two toned shoes, and many other signature Chanel pieces in this 5 minute, black and white screenplay.
Watch the film by logging on here.
Tuesday. 4 August. 2009. 9:13 am
Famous faces make Maison Michel Accessories their own.

Maison Michel has set up base in Hong Kong. Although relatively new in the Hong Kong scene, Maison Michel is already an established name in the international sphere. They’ve been creating hats and accessories since 1963, and are famed for their ingenious use of new shapes and materials.
Laetitia Crahay, head of accessories and jewellery for Chanel as well as artistic director for Maison Michel, was responsible for the FW09 collection, as well as the gorgeous ad campaign.
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