Rechenberg Spring/Summer ’12 Runway Fashion Show

Presenting Rechenberg’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection (photography by Jennie Kang)

I first had the privilege of meeting courtier designer Kathrin von Rechenberg almost two years ago in an interview set up by 360fashion.net. It was a chance to sit down, face-to-face with Kathrin herself and gain a better understanding of the painstakingly meticulous detail that goes into each of her creations and the value of her signature fabric, tea silk. A rare and unique fabric, tea silk dates back to the Ming dynasty where the creation process alone is a 30-40 step process used with organic plant ingredients and uses nature’s very own water, sun, and sand to create it’s natural luster, that only becomes more beautiful with time. (Click here for LDS’s previous introduction of Rechenberg Fashion Line)

“Sublety and understatement are the hallmarks of Kathrin von Rechenberg’s style, combined with the technical excellence and meticulous attention to detail that are evident in every shaped, supple garment produced in her Beijing atelier.”

Originally from Munich, Kathrin von Rechenberg was trained under top Paris couturiers such as Jean-Louis Scherrer, Emanuelle Khan, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, and Chanel.

Having her own label in Beijing for over a decade, Kathrin von Rechenberg most recently released her Spring/Summer 2012 Collection at the Residence of the Embassy of Luxembourg.

The Residence of the Embassy of Luxembourg

Rechenberg presented her latest couture Spring/Summer 2012 collection in the refined gardens of the charming Embassy residence. Her newest collection features “gossamer light” fabrics – stone-washed silk, blends of silk jersey with linen, transparent tea-silk organza and her trademark signature fabric, tea-silk.

“This collection is all about innovation. Directional seams, contrasted over-stitching and fine leather piping all find their place in the latest couture collection. The colour palette is rich in contrasts drawn from the earth and sky. Cinnamon and powder blue extend to shades of the desert…to bright Summery orange and cool blue.” - Rechenberg Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Press Release 

Rechenberg’s style is consistent throughout her collections and this most recent runway is no exception. Stylishly simple and elegant, her brand’s faithful followers will appreciate that this collection carries all the trademark signatures that define the Rechenberg brand.

Rechenberg Spring/Summer 2012 Runway Fashion Show:

(Photography courtesy of Jennie Kang)

Rechenberg’s Invited Guests & Friends (Center: Photographer Jennie Kang)

Visit Rechenberg at their studio to take a closer look at this new SS 2012 collection

Rechenberg Atelier Showroom (by appointment only):

• Address: Xinyuan Xili Dongjie (yard behind building no.12), Chaoyang  District, Beijing

• tel: 0086 10 64631788

• m: 0086 136 81294294

• Email: info@rechenberg.cn

Fashionista Awards 2011: Cheer on BJ’s Fashionistas

I still remember MY Fashionista Photo Shoot like it was yesterday, except that it was TWO years ago!  Incredible how time flies in Beijing…

My title has long passed as one of Beijing’s Fashionistas, but the line of Meili Autumn‘s celebrated fashionistas continue strong. From the bright and preppy to the dark and edgy, each Fashionista’s style is unique and bold.

With 25 Fashionistas from 2010-2011, come out to cheer on and vote for your favorite CW Fashionistas as they strut the catwalk and compete for “Fashionista of the Year” this Saturday, November 12 at the glamorous R Lounge of the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel (in ShuangJing).

“Come dressed for the red carpet and have an awesome night with your fun, fabulous, fellow fashionistas.” - Meili Autumn, Premiere Make-Up Artist & CityWeekend’s Fashionista Creator

With DJ Chozie in full effect, tunes should be perfectly suitable for Fashionistas to be in full form and the keep the dance floor rocking.

RMB 100 ticket at the door gets you 2 drinks + entrance to the fashion show walk off that happens at 9:00 SHARP and come show Beijing’s top fashionistas some love.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 12
• Time: 8:30PM-12:30AM *Fashion Show starts at 9PM SHARP!
• Location: R Lounge (Renaissance Hotel)
• Address:  61号 E. 3rd Ring Road Middle Chaoyang
• Ticket: RMB 100 (includes 2 drinks)

AFF 2011: Erdem’s Psychedelic A/W 2011 Collection

“Inspired by the likes of Jackson Pollack and Cy Twombley, artists whose wives were strongly influential in their work and lives, Erdem takes his collection to a level of sophistication and dark maturity.”

With several accolades under his belt including the prestigious British Fashion Council Fashion Fund award, Royal College of Art graduate Erdem Moralioglu‘s unique use of print has been widely celebrated by fashion insiders.  His ability to incorporate graphics effortlessly into each collection makes each piece both whimsical and unique.

Based in London, this Canadian designer is known for his signature graphics and this collection features intricate lace work and “psychedelic prints”.  Part of the impressive line-up of international designers featured at this year’s Singapore Asia Fashion Exchange (AFX)’s Audi Fashion Festival, Erdem showcased his newest A/W 2011 collection.

Described as “fragile with dishevelled sex appeal”, Erdem’s newest Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection sees a vibrant palette of greens and blues dripping with fuchsias and reds.  Known for his graphic prints, Erdem’s signature flair for merging prints, fabrics and textures is prominent in this new collection.

“Elegantly slim and cut close to the body, Autumn Winter 2011 is modestly provocative.  Dress hemlines drop to fall mid-calf, plunging necklines and deep open backs replace the crew-neck looks of spring. Spaghetti straps and dresses split to the thigh are suggestive of a sense of undress. Mixing evening-wear and day-wear in random contrast, printed stretch cotton skirts are paired with button-down shirts and chunky cable knit sweaters while a floor length silk column skirt is combined with a chiffon blouse with printed sequins. Meanwhile velvet and silk chiffon evening dresses, bound at the waist, flow effortlessly.”

Meeting Erdem Backstage Hours before his Show:

Erdem Interview with Tian Yuan from Top Fashion TV 第一时尚

Erdem with Joanna and Jezy from Vogue TV China

LumDimSum Snapshots of the Erdem Show Reception Party:

Vogue TV China interviews Audi Fashion Festival Chairman Dick Lee

Erdem Autumn Winter 2011 Runway Show:

Erdem takes a well-deserved final bow!

Related Articles:

• Meet the Face of AFF: Supermodel Tao Okamoto
• Italian Fashion House Missoni Family: Meet the Missonis: AFF Opening Show

*Stay tuned for more to come from Singapore’s AFX Fashion Week events…with Audi Fashion Festival Shows Antonio Berardi, Tiffany & Co., and Ungaro just to name a few.

LumDimSummary: Belita Jewelry Grand Opening Party

Last night, Belita’s Grand Opening Party on the first floor of Eric Paris Salon was the talk of the town.

Packed with beautiful people, a mini runway fashion show showcasing their most glam jewelry pieces and live music, guests were treated to wine by Top Cellar, snacks by Punjabi Indian Restaurant and sensationally sweet cupcakes by Lollipop Bakery.

LumDimSum Snapshots of Belita’s Fashion Runway Show:

LumDimSum Snapshots of Belita’s Grand Opening Party:

Belita Jewelry:

• Address: 1st Floor of Eric Paris Salon (behind Sanlitun Village) 43 Sanlitun Bei Jie Nan, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯北街南43号楼贝丽塔珠宝店
• Website: lizamjewelry.com

Fulfill a Holiday Wish List for Beijing Huiling Community

This Saturday, November 20, The Opposite House is hosting a Charity Fashion & Jewelry Show to both collect donated items and raise funds for the Beijing Huiling Community‘s Christmas Wish List.

An organization devoted to helping people with learning disabilities, their wish list includes everything from bedding and blankets to kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, electronics and even toilet paper. (To see the complete wish list, contact me directly – kristen@lumdimsum.com.)  There will also be a truck to collect both new and used items donated at the event.

The event itself will feature a fashion show with designs by SaraYunXi, The Bauer Company, Qiaoen of Palma, MB-ID, and Tebogo Lefifi, a jewelry show by Liza M Jewelry, an art auction with artists Miguel Payano, Devin Allen & Dan Finn, free flow Gelipu Wines, canapes provided by the Opposite House, a live band, an appearance by Santa Claus himself and a presentation by Beijing Huiling Community.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 20
• Time: 4:00PM-8:00PM
• Location: The Opposite House
• Donation: RMB 100
• For More Info: Cassie at 010-64046631 or 15801341803 ＆cassieliu@sina.com
• Website: http://www.huiling.org.cn/en/)
  

candy&caviar’s Debut Fashion Show in Shanghai

In front of an audience of over 400 guests, candy&caviar’s Spring 2011 Fashion Show Debut at M1NT (Shanghai) showcased their most recent collection of dark, edgy, striking pieces that highlight her label’s close attention to detail and choice of smooth fabrics and form-fitting cuts.

candy&caviar’s women’s line featured a range of both short and long dresses, rompers and skirts along with their signature hooded vests, blazers and zippper cardigans.

The men’s line ranged from sleeveless botton-downs and hooded vests to long-sleeve dress shirts and hooded blazers paired with the Elliot bow-tie.

Inspired by the beauty of black & white movies, candy&caviar’s Spring ’11 collection exudes a new air of dark sophistication and bold confidence.

Hosted at M1NT (Shanghai) with DJ Saul D on the decks with a smashing after-party, this fashion show marked candy&caviar’s debut in Shanghai.

Fashion Show Runway Pics of candy&caviar’s Women’s Line:

Simona Grey Dress/Valentina Silk Long Dress/Renee Black Romper

Ava Silk Double Layer Dress/Elsa Open-Back Taupe Dress/Daniella Grey Silk Romper

Fashion Show Runway Pics of candy&caviar’s Men’s Line:

Behind-the-Scenes Snapshots:

Fashion Show After-Party Snapshots:

candy&caviar Showroom Address:

北京市朝阳区建国路 89号华贸商务楼4号楼1905室

China Central Place, Building 4, Suite 1905

Beijing, China

www.candyandcaviar.com

Check out the Official candy&caviar Spring 2010 video below:

As Mad As a Hatter: Elisabeth Koch Millinery

A fashion show showcasing a collection of original and out-of-this-world hats.

Having designed for everyone from royalty to wedding brides world-wide, Elisabeth Koch is launching a fashion show at The Opposite House on Thursday, September 23 at 14:30PM.

“Every hat is a work of art and no two are alike.”

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, September 23
• Time: 14:30PM
• Location: The Opposite House (Sanlitun)
  
• No RSVP Required
• www.elisabethkoch.net
  

candy&caviar Spring 2011 Fashion Show: M1NT (SH)

candy&caviar Spring 2011 Fashion Show

Wednesday, September 1

M1NT, Shanghai

Showcasing candy&caviar’s new Spring 2011 Collection with a proper debut on the runway, this event will be featuring a different side to candy&caviar.  Inspired by the beauty of black & white movies, this new collection exudes a new air of dark sophistication and bold confidence.

In contrast to candy&caviar’s previous F/W 2010 Collection (click here for fashion show review) featuring bright colors and a lot of silk fabrics for a vibrant, glamorous touch, this new collection goes back to the basics of black and grey with hints of khaki and white combined with details of edgy style and boldness.

Hosted by candy&caviar & M1NT (Shanghai), the candy&caviar Spring 2011 Fashion Show begins at 9PM.

To RSVP and reserve your seat, please contact: pr@candyandcaviar.com

• Location: M1NT in Shanghai
• Date: Wednesday, September 1
• Time: 9PM
• Attire: Cocktail
• RSVP: pr@candyandcaviar.com

Check out candy&caviar’s Behind-the-Scenes Photoshoot for this Spring 2011 Collection:

candy&caviar Spring 2011 from candy&caviar on Vimeo.

*Note: video can only be viewed with VPN.

Now Online: candy&caviar F/W 2010

candy&caviar’s entire Fall/Winter 2010 Collection is now online!

Click this image for a direct link to candy&caviar’s website:

*candy&caviar’s online store has most recently released a few hot items from the Women’s FW 2010 Collection, but if you’d like to try on more items, then you can visit the candy&caviar showroom at China Central Place.

Get a Sneak Peak Behind-the-Scenes with the Official candy&caviar 2010 Fashion Show Video:

candy&caviar F/W 2010 Fashion Show from candy&caviar on Vimeo.

Can’t get enough?  Click below for a second candy&caviar 2010 Fashion Show Video Courtesy of DJ Keza:

candy&caviar 2010 Fashion Show by DJ Keza from candy&caviar on Vimeo.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
CATHERINE DE FRANCE
D.LOUNGE
LUMDIMSUM
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candy&caviar Showroom Address:

北京市朝阳区建国路 89号华贸商务楼4号楼1905室

China Central Place, Building 4, Suite 1905

Beijing, China

www.candyandcaviar.com

Versace Spring 2010 Fashion Show

Versace’s Spring 2010 Fashion Show was hosted last night at D-Park in the 798 area.  The all-black venue was packed with a very diverse crowd with sightings of a few Chinese actors in the front rows (I only recognized a couple faces, one being actor Russell Wong from Joy Luck Club).

Most attendees go to fashion shows to critique and check out the brand’s newest collection pieces, but I found myself paying closer attention to the production of the show and who was in the crowds. After the candy&caviar fashion show last week, I was much more fascinated by the logistics of what puts the show together than the show itself. From the lighting to the music, the opening and the closing and everything in between, I could not help but take mental notes of everything that was going on, least of all the clothing.

Last year, Versace’s fashion show was hosted in the center courtyard of the Legation Quarter aka Ch’ien Men 23 where the show’s production alone cost something crazy like RMB 25 million and their list of guests included A-List actors like Jet Li and even Donatella Versace herself was there.

This time around, the show seemed much, much smaller in production and scale. The guest list was random, if not non-existent with people bringing their kids, students wearing their track suit uniforms, no dress code at all.

You can also imagine my reaction of sheer horror when one of the models in the first runway show lost her footing and stopped THREE times in the middle of the runway to adjust her shoe. The poor, poor girl. It was painful to watch to say the least. Not to mention, an event manager’s worst nightmare.

Luckily, I got an extra close look at the collection with front-row seats the second time around as they ran the runway show twice (the first time for real and the second time for movie filming purposes).

Overall, Versace’s Spring Collection is very vibrant and youthful. The women’s collection screamed Spring with pieces in colors like bright neon green and teal, pastel purple, and bright yellow. The collection’s pieces mixed spandex with plastic, geometric prints and completely open back tops .  There were also a few black and white print dress suits featured in the mix, but of course they ended the show with their gorgeous high-slit, flowing signature gowns.

Check out Stylites.net for Nels Frye‘s photos from the Versace Show here.

Versace’s Spring 2010 Vibrant and Youthful Collection:

While the women’s collection was very strong, the only image I can remember from the men’s collection were the long tunic flaps hanging out from the backside of the suits. A strange and unflattering look for men.

Overall, Versace’s gowns stole the show!

Presenting: candy&caviar FW 2010

Showcasing candy&caviar’s Fall 2010 Collection with a proper debut on the runway, this event will be featuring an entirely new collection with a look into the life of candy&caviar. We will be spotlighting our signature hooded blazers, as well as presenting new undeniably bold pieces that continue to touch on looks that are confident, polished, and quintessentially candy&caviar.

This show will also be marking the official launch of candy&caviar in Asia. With a new showroom conveniently located in China Central Place, you can grab all the must-have picks.

Hosted at d.lounge, the candy&caviar 2010 fashion show will also have an in-house exhibition showcasing this line’s most prominent pieces for a limited time.