Here’s another look at my extensive magazine tear-out collection. The theme this week is Chinese models as featured in VOGUE China’s July 2008 issue. (L-R) Karen Mok for Chow Tai Fook, Gong Li for Chophard, Takeshi Kaneshiro for Biotherm Homme, Mylene Jampanoi for Dior
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Just from looking at a skirt
This morning I forgot about the game. The game where I spot Mr and Mrs Cole first before they spot me as we walk in opposing directions to work on Market Street. Most of the time I lose, because I am either looking at my feet or listening to music. Once I had Dave EmmettContinue reading “Just from looking at a skirt”
Asian celebs for GAP
Speaking about Inception and Asian models in mainstream fashion editorials, here’s Ken Watanabe in GAP’s classics redefined for Autumn 2007. Ken Watanabe for GAP, Autumn 2007 Lucy Liu for GAP, Autumn 2007 Ami and Yumi for GAP, Autumn 2007
What men should look like
I have been leafing through men’s magazines lately, and I don’t mean that sort of men’s magazine, you silly sausage. ShortList is one that I’ve followed for years because: 1. It’s free 2. Has good quality paper 3. Love the size, layout and picture quality 4. Has big names on the cover 5. Has greatContinue reading “What men should look like”
Asian Models Blog
I have been following Asian Models Blog for two years now. The aim of the site is to document the visibility of Asian models (male and female) in today’s fashion media. Ever since then, I have been on the lookout for Asian models in mainstream fashion editorials. These are the few I have spotted soContinue reading “Asian Models Blog”
Fame in 60 Seconds: Judith Yeoh
Judith Yeoh is a Malaysian fashion designer based in Kuala Lumpur. She has represented Malaysia at the 2006 Lancome Color Design Awards in Paris while still at college. For over two years Judith was head designer at Sofira, a luxury clothing brand in Kuala Lumpur. But the 25-year-old now has her own wedding fashion labelContinue reading “Fame in 60 Seconds: Judith Yeoh”
Buttons for bracelets
A night time moment of creation. Buttons for bracelets was created after thinking about a friend I miss so much. Save those buttons from Zara, River Island, Topshop. Pick them up from the floor. Make them into necklaces, earrings, bracelets. Use them to decorate purses, pencil cases, greeting cards.
I Wish…
I WISH… to stop shopping. Earlier this year I made a vow never to buy any item of clothing until summer 2010. This includes any form of footwear and accessories. I’m thinking of extending this oath indefinitely. Like an indefinite leave to remain, the dream stamp on every non-EU student’s passport, I want an indefiniteContinue reading “I Wish…”
Wan Phing Lim 