DR. MARTENS Floral 1460 8-Eye Boot

In sync with the huge vintage/Victorian/floral trend this season, the 19th and 21st centuries come together beautifully in this Dr. Martens 1460 8-eye boot. A sweet combination of a strong boot silhouette and a delicate pattern, the durable canvas upper is covered in a richly detailed vintage rose print worthy of a Windsor Castle drawing room. With great flexibility and weather-resistant durability (thanks to the Goodyear welt and the signature air-cushioned PVC outsole), this Victorian boot will make sure you always arrive in time -and style- for tea time :-)
(RRP US$130)
Senior witch Luna Lovegood dons her Dr. Martens floral 8-eye to fight evil in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows'.

TIBI (New York) Tweed Dress with Silk Panel

Tweed is big news for Fall, and you’ll especially love the way New York city label Tibi uses it on this beautiful dress, accenting the classic fabric with side silk panels. A perfect mix of crisp professionalism and feminine proportions, this seamlessly tailored sheath lends some serious sophistication to both the office and after hours.
(RRP US$400)

VISVIM (Japan) Folk Sashiko Tabi

In the recent years, modern sneakers inspired by the traditional Japanese “jika-tabi” boots have gained ground and following among progressive fashionistas, who adore the design as an exotic piece of footgear from the land of the noble samurais and cuddly Hello Kitties.
The latest label adding its own interpretation to this age-old footwear idea is none other than cult favourite Visvim, who is featuring the shoe in its Fall Winter collection.
The secret appeal of Visvim’s version of the jika-tabi, besides the proverbial separated toe which gives wearers a better grip, is the top quality “sashiko” fabric used to make the upper. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs”, started as a form of reinforcement stitching on points of wear or to repair tears. Today this ancient stitching technique is often used on Japanese martial arts uniforms such as Judo, Kendo and Karate - a testament to how strong and durable the textile is. In other words, you’ll be able to enjoy these cool kicks for a long time. (RRP approx. US$646 ~ US$978 / HK$4880 onwards)

Visvim founder Mr. Hiroki Nakamura with his creation.


Call them ninja shoes if you want, “tabi” actually refers to split-toe socks that have been donned in Japan since the 16th century. Made to be worn with traditional wooden clogs/sandals, tabi socks of course feature that separate space for the wearer’s big toe. The socks inspired the development of split-toe shoes in the 20th century and they were named “jika-tabi”. The purpose of the split is balance and a better grip: it helps the wearer to “sense” the ground condition, thus making it easier to stand firm. Till this day, jika-tabi are still favoured by many Japanese construction workers, gardeners and farmers.

ALICE BY TEMPERLEY (London) Lace-trimmed Blouse

The age of Victoria is back... well, maybe just the style :-)
ALICE by Temperley channels vintage charm and romance with this sweet little blouse. Wear with trend-perfect wide-leg pants, or contrast the sheerness with downtown denim shorts.
(RRP US$340)


ALICE by Temperley proves its status as the go-to label for pretty lacey white blouses.

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Twinings, the British tea brand, is encouraging women to 'take 10' and rediscover themselves. This beautiful animated clip, featuring a woman crossing a stormy sea to find herself, is designed to portray the hectic lives women lead. May you spend the weekend relaxing, recharging and refreshing :-)

SAM EDELMAN Studded Espadrille

Unique textures, playful embellishments, and confident style, characterises the shoes from the wildly successful American label Sam Edelman. With the mixed-media fabrication and an edgy stud-sprayed back counter, these slip-on flats take the classic comfy espadrille to the most badass level ever. Whether worn with rolled-up jeans and a BF blazer, or styled with a mini skirt and sweater, this shoe would give your favourite outfits devil-may-care attitude and whimsy.
(RRP US$160)

SAM EDELMAN
Ever heard of ‘Sam & Libby’? In the 1980s, the American shoe label, with its best-selling ballet flats, was about as familiar a household name as “peanut butter and jelly”. The the husband-and-wife team behind the company, Sam and Libby Edelman, then sold Sam & Libby in 1997. In 2004, the couple returned afresh to the business, launching the Sam Edelman brand, which immediately blossomed into a mega-hit with wives, girlfriends, mothers, daughters, and movie stars alike. A LOT of wives, girlfriends, mothers, daughters, and movie stars apparently -- the Edelmans have since sold their US$140-million-a-year-and-growing empire, but continue to remain at the helm.

TORY BURCH Tunic Dress

The preppy-boho, vintage classic signature style of Tory Burch shines through in this piece. The dress is simple, but the pattern is lively, and the tunic shape is infinitely flattering. All it needs now is a great pair of heels :-)
(RRP US$425)

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Save your boobs with some "TLC" (Touch, Look, Check). Happy Sunday!

ADIDAS Y-3 BY YOHJI YAMAMOTO Chelsea Boot

“Neat” comes to mind. “Awesome” seems right, too. How about “cool”? Yes, that’s what Yohji Yamamoto for adidas y-3 is. Cool. A classic design –the ever evergreen Chelsea pull-on boots- is left classic, as Yamamoto sticks with the low stacked heel, leather uppers, and cloth side panel to create the epitome of the sports luxe trend.
Polished to a fine gleam, this versatile shoe would be the pride of anyone’s closet and would work both tucked under slacks (for the boardroom) and outside skinny jeans (for the bar).
(RRP US$450 / £300)

JOSEPH (London) Stand Collar Blouse

This minimalist blouse in billowing silk from Joseph of London gets a little bit of edge from a deep keyhole detail in the back. Sensual without being at all vulgar.
From work to party, balance the fluid fit with a skinny pant, and add extra polish with leopard-print platform pumps, and a statement necklace.
(RRP US$335 / £185)

TORY BURCH Bucket Tote

Originally designed to tote bottles of champagne, the bucket bag is now making a resurgence as a top fashion trend. With a roomy body that holds all the essentials, Tory Burch’s interpretation is crafted for the kind of relaxed, laid-back style that’s ideal for Saturday morning errands, Sunday brunches, and a date in the outdoors. Slung over your shoulder or swinging in your hand, this bag just became your new favourite companion!
(RRP US$525)

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Happy Saturday! Watch in full screen and marvel.

[Video: Shot by Jon Rawlinson at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan.]

THEO Eyewear, Belgium (Unisex)

Stylish, edgy and fun with highly creative shapes and palette, Theo eyewear from Belgium is unlike anything you've ever seen, or anything you've ever worn.Theo is an anagram for Hoet. Wim Somers and Patrick Hoet, both opticians with their own stores, decided to bring something different to the eyewear table and introduced the first Theo eyewear collection at the Paris tradeshow Silmo in 1989. Offering avant-garde designs, Theo’s popularity quickly went beyond a select group of sophisticates. Today, sold in over 1,400 stores across 50 countries, Theo provides a unique expression of individualism for a global fanbase of self-confident eyewear-users.

Contemporary yet with a big wink to vintage goodness, these fresh, exciting Theo frames outlined in thick plastic are not for the faint-of-heart, but will absolutely brighten your day! They frame broader faces really well, too. Wear these stand-out looks, and you’ll never have to worry about fading into the background :-)

Theo fans are as diverse as they come.