ELVIS JESUS

With an intense name like Elvis Jesus, this brand had better be special -- and it is. Focusing on attention-grabbing clothing with wild depictions of the King of Rock & the Son of God, UK-based Elvis Jesus, founded by the dread-locked fashion maverick David Mallon, is fast becoming one of Europe's flashiest labels. With men's tees artfully festooned with Swarovski crystals, images of Elvis mimicking the Rushmore poster, or Jesus riding a motorcycle a la Easy Rider (that sell out as soon as they hit the floor in upscale retailers like Harvey Nichols), the line definitely isn't for shrinking violets. But if you think you have an inky sense of humour, a taste for the spotlight, & are not easily offended by blasphemy, then Elvis Jesus could just be your thing.
(Elvis Jesus runs rather small, please go up at least one size.)

ADAM Resort 2009

With a career shaped under the tutory of classics masters Ralph Lauren & most notably Oscar de la Renta (where he became the youngest person ever to hold the position of creative director for a leading international fashion house), Adam Lippes is the one to watch -- the quintessential rising star of American design.
Lippes started Adam+Eve in 2004 with his mentor's blessing -- de la Renta even invested in the new company. In 2006, the casual-luxe T-shirt & basics line got a huge boost when Oprah, a fan, tapped Lippes for the Couch of Destiny, thus making him almost-famous, almost overnight. Following his appearance on Oprah, the label's website logged 50,000 hits & had to be temporarily shut down for 12 hours. Funnily enough, Lippes also started getting complaints about the brand name. Apparently when web users tried to search for his brand, they kept getting led to a chain of sex shops! So that his creations don't end up being confused with clothing of a more sinister nature, Lippes has engaged in trail separation & his label is now simply 'Adam'.
With quality fabrics, fluid movement, & sophisticated looks that stay great while you're on the go, Adam clothing has found fast friends amongst fashionistas & industry buyers alike.
Looks like Adam Lippes truly deserved the benediction he got from Queen Oprah :)
Shown: Cloud print scoop neck tank & cloud print deep-vee gathered dress, from Adam's Resort 2009 collection.

NEW ARRIVALS

A new year, a new look, a new you!
New designer & casual styles in store from today.
Also, the Seasonal Clearance continues with further markdowns.
See ya!

Catherine Malandrino Ruffle Sleeves Dress

Fortunate is the gal who can carry off this gorgeous dress!
Made to fit your shape like a glove, this Catherine Malandrino creation brings a dramatic flair to the cocktail dress. The deep U-neck, ruffled shoulders & striking colour all come together for a stunning finish, giving you a long, lean & lethally sexy look. Get this in your closet -- it's a great alternative to the LBD!

Isabel Marant Printed Top & Dress

Slightly slouchy, kinda edgy, a whole lot wearable, with great prints that hit just the right note -- those are the unmissable touches of Isabel Marant, one of the hottest yet still somewhat low-profile independent designers of the last 15 years.
A daughter of German designer Christa Fiedler, French-born Marant studied design at Studio Bercot in Paris before creating her own jewellery line. She then went on to work with various parties including Yorke & Cole, Marc Ascoli, Michel Klein, Chloe, Yohji Yamamoto, Martine Sitbon, & even her mother. Finally striking out on her own in 1994, Marant's debut collection on the Paris runway a year later won notice at once. Her first order came from Japan, & for some time she remained more known abroad than at home.
Today though, you'd be hard pressed to find a stylish young Parisian or Tinseltown best-dresser who doesn't own at least a few Isabel Marant pieces in her wardrobe. Marant's Spring '08 presentation was also one of the only 10 or so shows that Kanye West checked out as research for his own upcoming line.
This print series by Marant draws the same kind of must-have impulse as the designs of top-name labels, but at considerably less cost & exposure. (Yes, that's Isla Fisher, looking awesome in her casual-chic Isabel Marant top, playing with baby Borat.)

Tie-Shoulder Top by Alice + Olivia

Sweet & sexy is how you'll look & feel in this Alice + Olivia top.
Slenderising double V-neckline & the adorable baby doll style aside, practical straps tie at the shoulder so that you can make this the perfect length every time.
The saccharine paint strokes print inspires love & peace with its organic '70s carefree hippie feel.
Great with darkstone washed denim or white capris/pants/mini-skirts. Extremely cute for clubbing or a night out, too.

Susana Monaco Hydrangea Strings Dress

Known more for her simple yet stylish supplex fabrics clothing, Susana Monaco blew fans off their feet & probably gained many converts with an amazing, evolved Resort Early Spring 2009 collection. Born into an Italian-American family entrenched in tailoring & clothing manufacturing, Monaco got her start crafting tissue paper outfits for her brother's G.I. Joe figurines. After studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Monaco debuted her namesake label in 1996 & soon found a dedicated fanbase among Hollywood starlets with her fashionable take on the practical day dress in particular. Project Runway fans may be familiar with Monaco's cousin, Kevin Christiana.
Let your style flow in this romantic-meets-modern Susana Monaco dress featuring feminine hydrangea prints, adjustable spaghetti straps, side slit pockets, & an empire silhouette that draws the eye to the narrowest part of the body.

Happy New Year

To all our friends, thank you so much for your great support & friendship over the past year.
Wishing everyone a wonderful 2009, 1430, 4705, 2553, 4342 -- or indeed any other year that your culture or religion has reached!

NEW - Dr.Denim Jeansmakers

Those in search of a doctor can now find a brilliant one in our store.
There're no stethoscopes or antibiotics here, though. Instead, this doctor prescribes jeans, & calls itself Dr.Denim Jeansmakers.
Based in Gotenberg, Sweden, Dr.Denim Jeansmakers was launched in 2004 as a high-image, low-price jeanswear brand. With a family background originally in clothing & marine fishing, the founders (& brothers) were inspired to name the first pair of Dr.Denim jeans ever made 'Unagi' (Japanese for eel). Indeed, like the eel, Dr.Denim jeans always carry an enviable sleekness & simplicity (usually in darker inky hues), not to mention that special brand of 'sunshine pop' that only the Swedes seem to be able to pull off.
Sportwear International Magazine recently tipped their hats to the Graah brothers by naming the label the winner of 'Best Denim' in the 2008 Sportswear International Fashion Awards (SIFA)*.
*First-round SIFA nominees are selected by the magazine editors with the help of readers. The winners are then determined by a panel of prestigious international retailers. (Think swanky award show for clothing.)

Merry Christmas

"A few years ago, I went to St Moritz in Switzerland to be part of an exhibition in a big hotel that was owned by an art collector. Everyone who was there was into skiing. I'd never done it before and I spent the first morning on the nursery slope being taught to ski by children.
After lunch I decided I didn't like skiing, so I returned to the hotel to build a snowman. I decided to build a non-confomist snowman. When the owner of the hotel saw it, he became very excited that I had created an artwork in the grounds of his hotel. I had to explain that it was not an artwork -- it was just a snowman. It was an easy mistake to make."
(Artist David Shrigley reinvents the snowman.)

May at least some (if not all) of your Christmas dreams come true...
Business as usual on Christmas Day. Oh & more cool new items just in this morning. See ya!

It's Phillip Lim galore!

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1) 3.1 Phillip Lim Pixel Dress
One of the most amazing prints we've seen this season. Rich, wild, artistic. With beautiful leather gemstones embellishment at the neckline... wait a minute, didn't Mrs Obama wear this?

2) 3.1 Phillip Lim Jersey & Silk Ruffle-Front Dress
A feminine, stylish dress for day or night with exquisite detailing: jewel neck, hidden rhinestones, ruffled silk panel zig-zagging down front to create the effect of cascading tiers.

3) 3.1 Phillip Lim Embroidered Crest Tank
Delicate embroidered crest on front with bead embellishments adds accents to this rather classic tank. Think about layering this over either a white or black tank, too.

4) 3.1 Phillip Lim Tiered Maxi Gown
At the risk of sounding like we're suffering from an overdose of superlatives, there really is only one word to describe this 3.1 Phillip Lim piece in peacok-blue & that is "flawless".
Such old school glamour, so divine, all eyes will be on you!

Catherine Malandrino Embroidered Silk Blouse

The multicolour embroidered geometric squares & the simple elegance of a bateau neckline are the keys to the charm of this Catherine Malandrino blouse.
Dress it up with slacks or pencil skirt for a polished ensemble, or wear it over jeans or a mini skirt for a weekend look. Anyway you play it, this top is a definite hit!

Earnest I AM by Earnest Sewn

The original Earnest Sewn, the "next big thing" from former co-founder of Paper, Denim & Cloth Scott Morrison, was built as a luxury jeans brand with a "sewn in earnest" philosophy free of assembly-line production. Since its 2004 roll-out, a huge celebrity following at the hipper end of Hollywood star spectrum has quietly sealed the status of Earnest Sewn jeans as the off-duty uniform for the stylish. The diffusion line Earnest I AM (launched Jan 2008), meanwhile, references a more contemporary approach to jeans -- clean washes, straightforward fits, minimum design flourishes. Although lower-priced, rest assured the collection has stayed true to Morrison's vision of pride in workmanship & commitment to authenticity. Just the thing for the denim devotee who in the future might move on to Earnest Sewn.

Alice McCall for Topshop Collaboration #2

She has a resume that'll impress even the most discerning fashion-philes & a knack for wacky yet charming geometrics -- and she's attracting quite the fan base. According to Vogue UK, cult Aussie designer Alice McCall's debut collab-collection for Topshop turned out to be the label's fastest-selling line to date. (And you thought it was Kate Moss?) Now McCall is back at Topshop for round two. Her inspiration this time? Pong ball! Drawing from the Atari computer game craze of the 80s, McCall's new collection incorporates hypergraphic prints with pretty, feminine frocks in a way that assures us it's perfectly chic to be geek.
Shown here: Kimono Dress & Bow Dress.
(Nota bene ladies: These two particular designs are not available in the local Topshop stores.)

Converse All-Stars Lo-Top Clear

Converse All-Stars, or Chuck Taylor All-Stars, also referred to as "Chucks" were first made in 1917, but they didn't become particularly popular until basketball player Chuck Taylor adopted them as his preferred shoes, becoming what may be America's first player-endorser. The All-Stars quickly became indelibly linked with an emerging cultural shift that combined fashion & youth culture with rebellious figures of music & film who came to define a new casual style for generations to come. In the years since, the All-Stars has been produced in countless variety of colours, styles & material, making it undoubtedly the most successful shoe in history. (By the turn of the 21st century, over 750 million pairs had been sold worldwide!) As Converse celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the All-Stars continues to serve as the brand's flagship, now an enduring sportwear icon.
An unexpected twist to the classic, the Converse All-Stars Lo-Top Clear features a transparent upper & tongue with a white outsole. They will match any outfit, can be customised to whichever colour your socks are, & may elicit some envy from friends.

New Arrivals - Wed, 17 Dec

From workplace to office party, or drinks with good friends & get-togethers with family, find your festive style at wondermomo & Whoop! New arrivals just in include: Dr.Denim Jeansmakers, Project E Vintage, Alice McCall, Mint Jodi Arnold, Twenty8Twelve by s.miller... plus a host of other totally covetable selections. (Those you gotta come & discover for yourself.)

Grace Dress - Twenty8Twelve by s.miller

A trendy merging of your comfiest button-down & your best swingy dress, the mod-inspired Grace Dress from Twenty8Twelve by s.miller is another great find on our list of the most stylish yet surprisingly simplistic dresses. Made of 100% cotton chambray & washable in cold water, this charmer is as durable as it is pretty!
Now instore.

Happy Aidiladha

Best wishes for a safe & joyous observance of Aidiladha.
(May there be no more man-induced disasters aka landslides...)

"Time to Indulge" Seasonal Markdowns

A little year-end indulgence is always nice... especially if you're indulging just a bit in yourself.
Whether you want to reward yourself for a year's hard work or get ready for that holiday party, the wondermomo & Whoop! "Time to Indulge" Seasonal Markdown has something for everyone.
From gorgeous dresses to dapper shirts, cool denims, & stylish bags & accessories, it's the golden opportunity to treat yourself to huge savings.
Indulge -- you've earned it!

(Photo by Jeongmee Yoon.)

Vera Wang Butterfly Applique Silk Dress

From the time of her privileged girlhood on the moneyed Upper East Side of NYC to her two-decade tenure as the queen of couture bridal, Vera Wang was & is always every bit the fashion maven. The designer's "fashion madness" is legendary. There's a story people tell at Vogue, where Wang worked for 16 years: Wang's assistant once rolled a chock-full rack of current season fashions into the office of Grace Mirabella, Vogue's then-editor, for a meeting before a shoot. Wang quickly corrected the assistant: "Those aren't for the shoot -- those are my personals." Wang took this passion & her talent & found huge success. Today, she is more than just the most influential bridal designer -- Vera Wang is a brand, which encompasses a CFDA award-winning ready-to-wear line.
Decorated by an exquisite butterfly-shaped applique, this Vera Wang piece is stunningly elegant with a dose of glamour. Plus, with this dress, you get to skip the headache of deciding what baubles to pile on. ...Just slip in & make your festive party entrance with bejewelled confidence :)