Vain Lane » Shanghai

Wavy Noggin, Shanghai

guest — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:01:46 +0000

Glimpses of spring are showing in hair and in wear. Less itchy, hair covering beanies and more undulant hairdos with headbands. Thermals can finally be put aside for lighter leggings and wool can be replaced with jersey. Thank you sunshine.

Styled by Ciga, Shanghai

cairn — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:02:42 +0000

Outfit styled by Ciga Zhou

Outfit details:
Dress-Kaileeni
Leather Jacket-Lee Premium
Sheer Cardigan- Aijek
Belt & Necklace-Ciga’s Personal Wardrobe

Cukimber, Shanghai

cairn — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:56:42 +0000

This is Kim, the lady behind CuKimber. The line is hand-made jewelry made from materials collected from around the world. Kim also helps organize the Designer’s Corner at Jiashan Market in downtown Shanghai.

Her quirky heather grey pleated top is adorable! And, usually a fashion no-no, combining unconventional colors are really popular this year. Pink and red have also been seen on other starlets like SPJ.

Closet Swap Part II, Shanghai

cairn — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:24:07 +0000

It was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon at The Apartment for our 2nd ever Shanghai Closet Swap. Les Lucioles, SpinNg Sugar, CuKimber, The Hat Lab, Snoozer Loser, Shanghai Naturals and Kaileeni made a lovely giant Pop-Up Shop in the VIP room while guests brunched and swapped out in the terrace. Proceeds were donated to The Carter Center and over 600 items of clothing were donated to River of Hearts. Thanks Shanghai!

Eye Candy, Shanghai

cairn — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:09:21 +0000

We’ve been busy little bees, but we haven’t forgotten you, fashion. On the brain…colors. I will never desert you, my favorite color, creme. But it is the year of the Colors. Next year. I suddenly feel you fusia, forest green, coral, dusty dusk blue and even peach? Color block your garments and you will surely be pleasing to the eye.

Shanghai Fashion Week

cairn — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:16:58 +0000

Punkster Vivienne Westwood is set to “open” at Shanghai Fashion Week tomorrow for Spring/Summer 2012. There is conflicting information about whether she is actually doing a runway show or if she is just throwing an exclusive party displaying her favorite archives. Though a later start than most Fashion Weeks worldwide, SFW is trying to reach for the stars. Government sponsored, Shanghai Fashion week could start with hiring a more fashion knowledgeable org to run things. One heavy hitter to open isn’t quite enough to wake the international media out of its slumber. If media won’t even cover it, how do they expect the real fashion editors and buyers to swim on over to the middle kingdom.

Additionals:
Noticed that not many higher end designer or couture lines show at SFW. Mostly contemporary. Perhaps to suit the market they are in.
The “nice” thing about SFW is that they show a slew of up-and-coming designers instead of big established ones.
No exclusivity. Anyone can get into these shows. I rather like not being able to enter the very park the shows are exhibiting in. But I’m a snoot like that.
Google Shanghai Fashion Week…no international press.

Scandinavian in Shanghai

guest — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:23:34 +0000

Designer Mary H

The difference between Mary H bags and others is that you can wear them 3 different ways.

Hi Mary H!

This is what she had to say…

Hi, my name is Mary and I’m the Creator of Designed by MaryH. I was born and brought up in Sweden and have Asian background. I may look slim, but I really like to eat and cook as well. I like seafood a lot, but don’t eat spicy. And most of the time I like dessert after dinner. Except for working almost every day, I like to dance to Disco and 80s music. Even though I’m not a frequent party person, I like to meet new people and cultures, and I’m easy-going and sociable too. I’m also fine with staying at home watching DVDs with my boyfriend, and if we do I prefer watching comedy and funny movies. I don’t smoke and I hate cigarettes. I drink coffee everyday even if I should try to drink less, and I have a bad habit of sleeping late (maybe it’s linked). I have blue belt in Jujitsu (but I’m a nice person). I would like to have a boat (I don’t know how to sail) but would like to sail around the world. I like dogs and would love to have one (maybe one day, when I’m moving around less).

For the brand I created, my Scandinavia and Asian background influences my creations. I don’t see myself as a fusion brand, but a brand that offers sophisticated, minimalist and timeless designs with
a touch of colour. The bags are small, in fact, to fit what you actually need to carry with you. It’s for women that are self-confident and want to look effortlessly chic. We don’t want to change a woman’s personal style but complement it, with stylish and functional leather items to fit all kinds of women and for their different occasions all year round.

No Man, The Bund

cairn — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:39:56 +0000

I would rather be overdressed than underdressed any day. I am all for casual in everyday wear, especially having married into casual (a Hawaiian boy), but so inappropriate. This was taken at the launch of 6 Magazine, a new fashion editorial mag. When the occasion calls for it, dress appropriately. If you don’t know the rules just do not wear board shorts with sandals at a cocktail event or past 8 pm, unless there is a swim-able body of water within 2 miles. The Huangpu River does not count. I wouldn’t even dip my toe in that.

P.S. Please never wear that combo of flowers on flowers ever again, perfect stranger. Honesty hurts.

Purple Moccs, Shanghai

Kate — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:36:58 +0000

Iiiiiiii…do not love this look as a whole. But purple loafers win. I think if the shorts and shirt were less schlubby this would work really well. Mocassins kind of beg for a more tailored look, but stick with muted colors on top to let the shoes pop. Fewer anklets might be a good idea too. Just saying.

If anyone recognizes the designer of these shoes let us know!

Aussie in Red, Shanghai

cairn — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:44:38 +0000

Going into the fall season and I am still in love with this color.