Happy Merdeka

Merdeka! Wishing Malaysians all across the globe a Happy National Day. :-)

[Photo: Farah Aziz - Kuala Lumpur]

ACNE (Sweden) Tailored Blazer

Cool clothing with an attitude: That’s ACNE, defined. Swedish design house ACNE’s creations have been charming the fashion circles since 1996 thanks to their inspired Scandinavian style – minimalist, utilitarian, limited colour palette, not-trying-too-hard.

A relaxed take on a classic menswear tailoring, this light-weight sky-blue denim-effect blazer is a perfect illustration of the ACNE aesthetic. Wear it to the office - and beyond - with a lace tank and skinny pants.

(RRP US$570 / £360)

More ways to coordinate:

SEE BY CHLOÉ Zip-Around Wallet

A wallet should last you many seasons. It should travel with you anywhere and everywhere you want to go. And it should look good, too. Skillfully crafted with a sweet little bow, a touch of gold accent, and multiple slots and pockets, this See By Chloé zip-around wallet promises to keep all of your cards and receipts safe. Stylishly, of course. :-D

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Get set for a superhuman blaze of athletic heroics. The Paralympic Games begin Wed 29 August.

Enjoy your Sunday.

BCBGMAXAZRIA RUNWAY Hi-Lo Maxi Dress

Get ready to make an entrance and awe with this dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway, offering laid-back style through a simple silhouette, expert draping, and a fashion-forward hi-lo hem.
Toss on a pair of studded sky-high heels and sparkling duster earrings and you're set!
(RRP US$468)

BCBGMAXAZRIA RUNWAY
The most expensive of all the collections under the umbrella of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway is, in the words of founder Max Azria, “designed for the woman that really either dances or dines, so they are dresses for socialite women”.

Happy Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

Happy, happy Eid to all our Muslim friends who have gone through Ramadan!

[Photo: Kamarul Akhir (AFP)]

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Have a dose of K-pop - The bizarre 'Gangnam Style', the web's latest favourite song by South Korean hip-hop artist PSY.
Happy last day of fasting!

New Brand Alert: SILVANO SASSETTI Footwear (Made In Italy)

A common misconception is that established brands - even world-famous ones - make their own shoes. Well, wrong. On the contrary, most brands have anonymous factories manufacture their shoes for them. Silvano Sassetti happens to be one such shoe-maker -- one of the finest in the whole of Italy, who has been producing shoes for the biggest names around the world (example: Gucci) since the mid-90s.

MADE IN ITALY 

Having learned shoe-making  from master craftsmen at the tender age of 13, founder Silvano Sassetti graduated from apprentice to small workshop-owner in 1977. (The place eventually grew into the present shoe factory in Monte San Pietrangeli in 1996.) Today, using only premium leather material and unparalleled processing skills, Sassetti wields the art of shoemaking like no other, and his namesake line has been described as ‘the summit of class’. Favoloso!

Whoop! is an official stockist of Silvano Sassetti.

The success of Silvano Sassetti’s creations lies in the flawless craftsmanship and sleek classic design. Made in Italy with a full leather construction, these handsome shoes will make the perfect, confident foundation to your repertoire.

Sure to suit the dress code for a host of occasions, they can be dressed up with a refined tailored suit for an instantly sharp finish, or more casually with dark selvedge jeans/chinos.

(RRP €329.00 - €349.00)

McQ BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN T-Shirt Dress

If you are looking for a way to get ready quickly, without fuss or frump, the t-shirt dress is the way to go.

Slip a McQ by Alexnader McQueen t-shirt dress on, and you’ll look pulled together and playful at the same time.

To dress it up: Cinch the waist with a sparkly belt, add metallic sandals and long necklaces for an eye-catching nighttime look.

Alternatively, worn with a pair of tights and ballet flats/platform sandals, the dress suddenly appears to be a funky tunic top!

(RRP £120 / US$230)