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Roger Dubuis at Watch & Wonders Hong Kong

For clothing, we have fashion week. For watches, we've heard of big names such as Baselworld in Switzerland and the Salon International Haute Horlogerie at Geneva. As the heat of Summer comes to an end, Watch & Wonders happens - an annual fine watchmaking exhibition event in Hong Kong.

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Roger Dubuis at Watch & Wonders Hong Kong
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Balmain x h&m #HMBALMAINATION

Pierre Balmain founded Balmain in 1946 and had the title of 'King of French fashion'. The concept of haute couture took off after the war as ateliers began to use unconventional materials to make pieces tailored for individuals' needs. Couture originated in Paris, so it makes sense for people to return to this capital seasonally for haute couture weeks.

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Balmain x h&m #HMBALMAINATION
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Park Hyatt Beijing

My visit to Beijing in July this Summer marked my return in 10 years, much more memorable now since I could barely remember much on my prior visit as a child. For the past few years, I've been told countless times about 'how much China has changed'; from the 2008 Beijing olympics to the 2010 Shanghai expo, both events that firmly changed the international recognition of the cities.

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Park Hyatt Beijing
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Agi & Sam SS16

Agi & Sam is always a treat every season. The designer duo's playfulness shows, at first, through their invitation - a single-sided card that has invisible ink scribbled on it. On the side, guests are provided with an UV torch to reveal the location and time of the show, scribbled by invisible ink.

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Agi & Sam SS16
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Kent & Curwen AW15

Kent & Curwen is one of the few classic British tailoring brands that you can find in Hong Kong. The brand roots back to the 1920s when it was established and responsible for creating military and college uniforms. This later developed into a supplier for major sport clubs and matches, especially in cricket and rackets.

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Kent & Curwen AW15
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Normcore is Dead

Instead of opting for the classic title of 'Postcards From Paris', I replaced it with an issue discussed in the September issue of British Vogue, namely that 'The return of Show Off Fashion' by Sarah Harris, Fashion Features Director of British Vogue. And I think this title is well-suited to these photos of my striking Noose & Monkey yellow suit.

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Normcore is Dead
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London Rooftops

There's London as in classic, old, Victorian architecture London.

There's also the City skyline in London which not only is at the heart of the city but also the hub for major financial companies.

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London Rooftops
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Givenchy SS15

Monochrome can be something so overused in the industry yet possesses an ability to send a powerful message. The name Tisci shouldn't sound French to anyone who knows Givenchy - after he has taken over Julien Macdonald's role as Creative Director of the luxury Parisian powerhouse.

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Givenchy SS15
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September Update

An outfit in a white shirt and black trousers - not in a way to proclaim 'I only wear black and white and is therefore trendsetting stylish'. It's more to do with the things I've learnt this year from posting on this platform (year has passed, my birthday was last week).

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September Update
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PARIS XVIE - A Film Project By Willy Vanderperre for Dior Homme

Staring Body Holbrook, an American, 6'1, blonde hair, blue eyed model who waltzes around the City of Lights to portray a day in life as a Parisian. A film by WIlly Vanderperre who I remember hearing first last year when I was searching for inspiration for a shoot this time last year. Vanderperre quickly became my favourite photographer and videographer after shooting his previous SS15 campaign and, most recently, this video Paris XVIe for the Winter15 collection

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 PARIS XVIE - A Film Project By Willy Vanderperre for Dior Homme
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Topman/ Topshop Dungaree Fun

Channeling dungaree fun with Tania from The Laughing Shooter. I've recently shot these pictures and rented a studio for the first time with Tania. Originally we wanted to stick to this cowboy/girl-esque theme but, as seasons and stock comes and goes, we matched in knit sweaters from Topman and Topshop and dungarees from Topshop

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Topman/ Topshop Dungaree Fun
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Back to School in Dior Homme Autumn 2015 Part 1

It's September - and Summer, apparently, is over. The fact that another Summer has, yet again, flown by shouldn't be a shocker to anyone anymore.

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Back to School in Dior Homme Autumn 2015 Part 1
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James Long SS16

There are few designers that handle colour well. James Long, who needs no introduction to the man of technicolour (see here), was inspired by the refreshing thought of the not-so-put-together look. The idea of not blending in and being proud of it.

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James Long SS16
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The Dior Sunglasses Language - Technologic/ So Real/ Composit/ Abstract

Dior's sunglasses game has changed in recent years. I don't have a specific timeline map nor a press release to follow - but I do (and have kept) my eye out for their eyewear, especially sunglasses. It should be no surprise that in recent years, a lot has changed.

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The Dior Sunglasses Language - Technologic/ So Real/ Composit/ Abstract

Bulgari Hotel & Residences London

I remember walking past the Bulgari hotel back in 2012, the third of its kind after Milan and Bali, when it opened its doors, and was amazed that fashion brands can have ties with luxury hotels. The Bulgari Hotel & Residences opened its doors in the heart of Knightsbridge, steps away from London's luxury fashion savvy epicentre Harvey Nichols and Harrods.

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Dior Homme Été 2016

IN ALL DISORDER A SECRET ORDER

Invitations give the best clues, in the discretion of the designer. Every small detail somehow translates into something larger on the runway. A black, neat, square box arrived enclosed with the invitation and the poster (that naturally comes with the invitation every season).

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Dior Homme Été 2016
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Saint Laurent SS16

Saint Laurent is not for the faint-hearted.

The SS16 show started with a bang - with diagonal rainbow lights that spun around in the background before the models stomped their way for the namely 'Surf Sound Collection'. Before I go on about creative director Hedi Slimane's magic, the brand likes the idea of getting in touch with the artsy side.

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Saint Laurent SS16

Dior Homme Autumn 2015

The Dior Homme is ever evolving. And for Autumn, the brand has once again teamed up with Paris creative duo M/M and photographer Karim Sadli to create a collection of photos that embrace the brand. Between Summer and Winter, is Autumn

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Rosewood London

The Rosewood London is a new hotel in London. Following its opening in October 2013, and an extravagant £85 million renovation, this Grade-II listed building has snapped up prizes and quickly became recognised as the "Best New Hotel in the World 2014" by Telegraph's Ultratravel. 

Rosewood London