Stacey Bendet @ Spring 2014 Collection For Alice & Olivia

To celebrate the launch of the new shops and the regional expansion, Stacey Bendet made her first public appearance in Hong Kong and hosted a party incorporating creativity into the party as 'fashion Jamming". The brand has collaborated with five contemporary artists from Asia with different expertise. The artists unleashed their creative flair on five new art pieces using some of the brand's iconic dress designs. Participating artists include Hong Kong-based illustrator Dorophy Tang and florist Gemma Hayden Blest, oil painter Cao Xihui from mainland China, Taiwanese papercut artists Jam Wu and Singaporean painter Laura Soon.

While Dorophy made use of the floral illustration to enrich the color texture of the white dress with touch of unique Hong Kong Culture, Gemma projected her floral jamming skills on the dress adapting the seasonal floral theme of the brand to enhance the beauty of the dress. Jam Wu dressed in pappercut elements on transparent organza of the skirt, giving the visual impact with the unique concept of layering.

The oil painting by Cao Xihui gave an alternative graphics projecting an extraordinary sensation of the dress. Last but not least, Stacey and the CEO of a renowned artist, David Choe. Adorned with distinctive and inspiring " A Woman and a Monkey" painting, the piece spread a message of love, kindness and positivity around the world. These multi-media creations will be unveiled to the audience at the party, followed by the public exhibitions at selection Alice and Olivia stores.

Stacey Bendet’s Spring 2014 collection for alice + olivia is at the crossroads of prep-meets-pretty. It’s the ‘American girl’ – carefree collegiate with a romantic twist. White is the new black, with the collection built around sophisticated neutrals accented by pops of pastel.  Pink, aqua, yellow and silver complement nude, bone, black and white.  Key pieces play on proportion and include the mini skirt, slip dress, crop top, little white suit, and an updated blazer.  From beaded jackets slung over collared shirts to modern collarless blazers paired with sexy lace short-shorts, ball gown skirts for daytime and crop tops for all the time, spring is about mixing prep with pretty in a fresh way.

Spring 2014 is the season of the white shoe.  Silhouettes include delicate, strappy tapered-toes and chunky platforms with espadrille accents.  a+o handbags introduce two new styles – the Jackie and Alli bags – rendered in snake- embossed skins and sporty perforated leathers.  Accessories provide contrast to the understated color palette via striking bursts of light aqua green and sunny yellow.

Celebrities in TOD'S Bag

Jennifer Garner carries the TOD'S Signature tote while arriving at LAX airport.

 

Taylor Swift carries the TOD'S Sella Shopping Zip Bag while out in New York City.

Carl F. Bucherer @ The New XchangE From Rinspeed

At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Switzerland's creative custom automobile specialist Rinspeed unveiled its innovative new concept car, the driverless XchangE. Carl F. Bucherer support this latest project from Frank M. Rinderknecht and to acknowledge his central values innovation, sustainability and passion with the creation of one of the world’s most unusual watch winders. Frank M. Rinderknecht is a visionary. For over 30 years, he and Rinspeed have developed new, forward-looking approaches to mobility, always with the aim of developing the ultimate vehicle. He is passionate not only about tuning and modifying private luxury automobiles but also about designing and developing vehicles that have never been seen before. The production of these concept cars and limited series is based on sustainability and the kind of innovative ideas that will change the world of mobility. The concept cars designed by Frank M. Rinderknecht are beyond all compare. Whether it is transparent bodywork, suitability for underwater travel, or the possibility of transforming the vehicle from a one- to a three-seater in a few simple steps, every model from Rinspeed opens up new ways of looking at mobility. The fascinating new XchangE concept car made its public debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. As usual, the new model serves as a showcase for Rinspeed's forward-looking solutions. With an eye to the trailblazing technology that developments in the automobile industry have put within our reach, the XchangE is all about driverless mobility. This, of course, opens up a whole vista of new possibilities for passengers because they can now use travel time productively. For total relaxation on the road, the interior can be reconfigured to provide comfortable space for sleeping or working on the road. The smart design of the steering wheel enables it to be relocated to the middle of the vehicle and the seats moved to comfortable positions. This creates a comfortable feeling of space. With the concept car, the driving time that used to be simply lost can now be dedicated to other things. Which radically changes the concept of travel. Sleep, work, live and cover distance at the same time without exertion or fatigue.

From now on, it is possible to travel through time zones. Integrated in the instrument panel, the exclusive Patravi TravelTec automatic from Carl F. Bucherer is a striking statement of the meaning of time for travelers. A beautifully designed timepiece it enables passengers to keep track of three different time zones at once. The watch is blue in color to match the car and embedded in a luxurious, engraved globe, which is probably also the world's most exclusive watch winder. When the car is idling, the sphere turns continuously, thus guaranteeing that the watch is always fully wound. Effectively, this makes the entire car a watch winder, whose exclusiveness and sophistication boost the value of the entire concept car to over one million dollars. The watch winder allows travelers to keep track of time even if their journey takes them through different time zones. The result is a unique masterpiece, born of the vision of two innovative companies and uniting technical perfection with passion. The concept cars are the product of a creative spirit who refuses to be slowed by convention and resolutely goes new ways. Rinspeed shares this approach with Carl Friedrich Bucherer, the founder of the well-known Lucerne watch manufacturing company. Outstanding technology, first-class materials and an unending passion for their own products are the factors common to these two innovative companies. For Carl F. Bucherer, the decision to support the new Rinspeed XchangE project, which impressively brings together the dimensions of time and distance, was an easy one.

terre d'Oc @ New Oganic Ice Tea

terre d'Oc is a collection of iced teas with flavours from near and far inspired by the gardens of the world. Designed for cold slow brewing, the delicate and natural flavours give the tea an exceptionally soft and sophisticated taste. 

An original refreshing drink where the tea brews gently in a jug. Filters after one ( or a few hours), this delicately delicious beverage can be shared with or without ice according to taste.

M.A.C @ Mineralize Eye Shadow X 4

 M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow  X 4 create the ultimate eye look with Mineralize Eye Shadow x 4, six new Mineralize Eye Shadow compacts coordinated in a collection of looks for day and evening. Suitable for all skin tones, the pre-filled palettes come with four shades each, in colour waves of A Glimmer of Gold, A Waft of Grey, A Harvest of Greens, A Sprinkle of Blues, A Medley of Mauves and A Party of Pastels.

Karl Lagerfeld New 2014 Eyewear Collection

Karl Lagerfeld New 2014 Eyewear Collection is comprised of sleek, runway inspired styles. High end and high quality, subtle metal accents and temple details are fresh on classic silhouettes and cool, neutral color ways. Fashion meets function in trendy and architectural styles. <KL827S> Square lenses in a bold combo frame. Metal detail wraps from the zyl frame front and into the temple, creating a sleek, gilded look. Temple tips match frame front. Available in Black, Havana, Blonde Havana.

<KL828S> Modern aviator in a bold combo frame. Metal detail wraps from the zyl frame front and into the temple, creating a sleek, gilded look. Cutout at bridge. Available in Black, Havana, Blonde Havana.

<KL833S> Bold cat eye shape in marbled zyl frame. Logo featured at end-piece. Available in Black/White, Havana, Striped Aqua.

<KL227> Bold zyl frame wraps across the top of the frame into temples over wire-rimmed pillow shaped lenses, creating dimension. Metal accents decorate the frame front corners and hinge alongside simple logo. Available in Shiny Dark Gunmetal, Shiny Dark Silver, Shiny Gunmetal, Shiny Light Gunmetal.

<KL819> Classic geek chic shape in a bold zyl frame. K logo with silhouette cutout appears at end-piece. Available in Black, Purple/Blue Marble, Blue/Brown Marble, Blonde Havana.

<KL823> Pillow shaped lenses in a bold zyl frame. Classic Karl pattern appears on inside of temples. Available in Black, Blonde Havana, Red Striped, Blue Gradient.