Just as I was planning my ski trip at the end of this month, this landed in my inbox – a series of nostalgic, vintage ski posters. Designed by names such as Roger Broders, Erich Hermès, Alex Walter Diggelmann and Georges Dorival that promotes resorts including Gstaad, Davos, and Chamonix; the range of posters available for … Continued
Gambette Whilst the world has gone from staring at a screen to indulging in the world of virtual reality; there is a form of simple interactiveness that we have forgotten about – puzzle solving. This is especially interesting when the concept is related to art. Anne-Claire Gambet, also known as Gambette, is a French illustrator … Continued
By definition, a pedestal is “the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted.” Yet, by context, a pedestal is “a position in which someone is greatly or uncritically admired.” Back in the day, Romans placed isolated columns on top of pedestals to highlight its importance and as decorations; the Chinese … Continued
Did you know that the Star Ferry Co. Ltd was founded by a Parsee merchant named Dorabjee N. Mithaiwala? And did you know that the name ‘Star Ferry’ stems from a romantic reference – a line from the poem “Crossing the Bar”? Our ride on the Star Ferry now takes only 9 minutes, but this ’50 … Continued
Founded in Tasmania, Will & Bear is not only an Australian headwear label which loves living life outdoors, they also value the environment so much that they have planted over “27 football fields worth of trees in Senegal, Africa”. Dedicated to create the highest quality of products, with a strong ethos which value and see … Continued
I was gifted with a lot of hair since birth, so I have experienced countless times of having combs stuck on my head, breaking newly bought hairbrushes and lots of tugging and pulling on my scalp. I have found that the paddle brush is the best for me, but for other people, the choice can … Continued
“It’s about British culture, English culture… It’s essential to make things to pass down, we are always creating our own heritage.” – Johnny Coca, Mulberry Creative Director The latest collection by Mulberry consists “bold geometrics and extravagant foliage” in a colour palette of “faded blush, antique blue, dusty yellow and a vibrant field green.” Matching them with contemporary … Continued
Even though it seems as though they are under the radar, there are a vast amount of design schools here in Hong Kong. However, there has never been a joint-school design exhibition to showcase our local talents. This year, hosted by FHKI and DCHK, will be the first ever DesignXcel, where a total of 16 … Continued
I just started at a new job several weeks ago. Before, I never had the need to carry my laptop around, and neither did I have to dress in a smart-casual style for work. Now that I have to, the first thing I became concerned with was that I needed to buy a new bag. … Continued
Fashion is timeless. Sure, some styles may lose its touch once new fads arise, however, they will always stay a staple within our fashion history. From the back of our dusty closets, to the front windows of a boutique, vintage clothing is a forgotten treasure. Everyone has their favorite era of clothing, and we are … Continued
