Hogan Rebel

James Dean for Hogan? Check this out if you're in Milan.

Mega Watts

Guess what, Thierry Mugler came out of his fashion retirement for the new commercial of his Angel fragrance. The designer got Australian hottie Naomi Watts to be the new face of the campaign, which will launch in October. What else can Thierry ask for?

Another Day in Paradise

So long Kirsten Dunst. Miu Miu says goodbye to Dunst and bienvenue to Vanessa Paradis. The French actress will be the new face for the upcoming autumn campaign. The gap-toothed beauty and longtime sweetie of Johnny Depp has had plenty of practice, gracing numerous Chanel ads over the years.

Get Drunk with Cavalli

First it’s vodka, and now it’s wine? He definitely knows how to have a good time and how to share that know-how with others. The Italian designer launched Cavalli Selection, the first-ever wine from Casa Cavalli. He said that people are often too civilized for him. "I love getting people drunk." Perhaps once they're drunk, they won't realize that he's so full of it.

Tod's finds its way to Tinseltown

Gwyneth Paltrow is back, not just with her hit movie, Iron Man, but now she teamed up with luxury accessory label Tod’s to do a short film, written and directed by Dennis Hopper. The Short, which will be playing on Tod’s websites, features Paltrow fleeing from a paparazzi. But acting isn’t the only thing she can do. Paltrow also posed for their new autumn/winter campaign, shot by Mario Testino. The ad shows Paltrow indulging in an uber luxurious life of an Italian aristocrat from the jet-set era. I wonder when she's gonna design her first handbag?

Lipstick Jungle versus Sex And The City

Ok ok I'll get on it. I'll definitely start watching the SATC series. I do agree that I have a major gap when it comes to that. I'll let you all know how I get on. Hehe

But anyway I did love Lipstick Jungle!! I just thought it was so much more interesting.....I dunno. Lemme check out SATC again.

Sex And The City versus Entourage

I never quite understood what the fascination was with Sex and the City. As a matter of fact I've never seen a complete episode, believe it or not!! I always preferred living my own version of Sex and the City. I'd rather talk to my own girlfriends, and Mr. Big in real life seems far more exciting than on screen. But I guess I'll still make my way to the cinema and at least check it out.

But yeah if anyone can reveal what's so special about Sex and the City...please do, because I have no clue. I'm more of an Entourage type of gal.......

Tom Ford on the Penis

Tom Ford has dedicated a story on male nudity to the GQ UK Style issue for spring/summer. He explores why looking at and talking about naked men makes us so uneasy. "Why is it 'gay' for another man to comment on another man's figure, when women can freely tell other women their boobs look great?" he asks. "Like women, men notice how members of their sex look, Ford explains. But "it's so uncomfortable for us to fit 'masculine' and 'beauty' together. So we tend to avoid the issue entirely."

Anyway, Tom Ford was shocked when he found that they had censored all the penises.
“I was really pissed off about that. That wasn’t why I got [involved]. It was supposed to be full-frontal male nudity, which was the way we shot it, and then the magazine censored all that!”
“Because I find the human body beautiful. I don’t find sex objectionable. Violence is objectionable.”

My Beijing Yohji trip

I went through my archive of photos and realized that I never posted the Yohji Beijing pics I took when I was there. Here they are.

Donna Karan saves the World

I love how a Hong Kong mag manages to get all these exclusive interviews, and they're really interesting too. I wish Tatler would stop the subscription policy on their website. I really would have loved to feature the Ballerina......

Anyway, check this out. An interview with Donna Karan in Prestige Hong Kong. She speaks about how she's trying to make this world a better place.

A Life Less Fashionable

Yohji The Mystery in Prestige Hong Kong

Prestige Hong Kong featured a lovely interview with Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto this month. He was in Beijing for his show and to auction off the pieces for his charity organization, Yohji Yamamoto Fund for Peace. The proceeds will sponsor a Chinese designer to study fashion in Europe or Japan for 2 years. Also, a Chinese female model will be sponsored to take part in Paris Fashion Week.

In the interview the legend also talks about his daughter Limi Yamamoto who designs under his label Limi Feu. See waht lies beneath.

Read the interview here.

The Mystery of Yohji

Fashion's Little Secret

Taher Chemirik is the secret every fashion cognoscenti wants to keep to himself. But those days are numbered. Hong Kong's Lane Crawford store started carrying the jewellery designer this summer. His bold, big and beautiful jewellery items are all conversation pieces. If you want something nobody else has, then he's your man. Be the first!

Bid adieu to Yves Saint Laurent

Everybody bids adieu to the legendary Yves Saint Laurent, one of the most influential and enduring designers of the 20th century. Saint Laurent, 71, died Sunday night at his Paris home after a yearlong battle with brain cancer, said Pierre Berge, Saint Laurent's close friend and business partner for four decades.

Nigo launches A Bathing Ape book

Woohoo Nigo is coming out with a Bathing Ape book in November. It will detail the rise of the young and talented design genius simply known as Nigo and his transformation of a niche brand into an international powerhouse. Bape's core business focuses on limited-edition hip-hop apparel, sneakers, a full line of women's accessories, collectible vinyl toys, fragrances and even its own indie record label. The hardbound, large-format coffee table books will retail for $60 each.

I wonder when Nigo will be back in Hong Kong. He's such a cool and down-to-earth, humble guy. That reminds me....I should post Pharrell and Nigo's interview here......lemme look for it.

Renzo Rosso held massive Diesel party in Hong Kong

Renzo Rosso is THE man!! He is worth a billion dollars or more, yet he manages to keep his feet on the ground. Yesterday it was the ground in Hong Kong. Diesel held a major fashion show/party event out in West Kowloon to launch the new Gold Black line. Unfortunately, it was way too packed, and I left early. But Rosso still remains the man. I've become a huge fan just getting to know him and learning about his "Only the Brave" fund and his low-key life in Molvena, where they make "Diesel" wine!!!....which is very good btw! Hehe....

John Mayer in Hong Kong for Coach

Yay we're all so excited about the Coach event, May 30, Friday. It's John Mayer's first time in Hong Kong and he'll actually be performing!! Believe it or not, the singer has been here since Tuesday. "I've just been laying low," the talented musician says. Obviously he didn't comment on his relationship with Jennifer Aniston. "Hiding something and not telling the truth is different from choosing not to talk about it." Ok fair enough, we'll respect your privacy and adore you because that makes you even cooler. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the Guitar God.

PS: oh yeah and rumours has it that Jennifer Aniston was in Hong Kong together with John Mayer.....not sure if this is true though. Nobody saw her...

Metamorphoses of an American

I'm really excited about Karl's new photo book, Metamorphoses of an American. Here are some of the cool pics he took of his muse Brad Kroenig, the world's most sough-after male model. Enjoy!