South China Morning Post - Wear It With Pride

Local designers are overcoming prejudices about home-grown products and are ideally placed to tap the growing mainland market, writes Blue Carreon

PRESTIGE HONG KONG NOVEMBER 2010

NEUTRAL TERRITORY. In a sea of beiges and creams, Kelly Hoppen has learned to stand out from the crowd using nothing more than wit, drive and more than a hint of taupe. Blue Carreon finds the colour in her world.

PHILIPPINE TATLER NOVEMBER 2010

Working heiress, fashion plate and tireless philanthropistcan all describe Aerin Lauder; but according to Blue Carreon, she prefers good wife and mother

 

PHILIPPINE TATLER OCTOBER 2010

No one knows how to dress and flatter women, especially the Tatler kind, quite like Oscar de la Renta. Blue Carreon meets with the designer just before his runway show

Harper's Bazaar October 2010 issue

From old vintage brocade, Fiona Kotur Marin created a handbag line favoured by insiders. In Hong Kong where she lives, she gives Blue Carreon a peek of her stylish life

Ines de la Fressange: Former face of France and Karl Lagerfeld muse turned Roger Vivier ambassador talks about the '80s, Asian women and why you shouldn't be too sexy. By Blue Carreon

Harper's Bazaar Man October 2010 issue

In the October 2010 issue of Harper's Bazaar Man...

With all sorts of complications, Blue Carreon says that your watch is  communicating so much more than just the time of day

Can you really tell where the economy is headed just by stripping down to your briefs? Blue Carreon investigates

Blue Carreon Manner Born column. Harper's Bazaar Singapore, September 2010

Summer Rules

Whether you are hosting or staying as a guest, here's your cheat sheet to a stress-free holiday. 

By Blue Carreon

                                

Fall 2010's Bags

Easy to Get Carried Away by this Season's Manly Creations by Blue Carreon. South China Morning Post, August 23, 2010

Military Style

Military Look Invades Menswear Stores by Blue Carreon. South China Morning Post, July 12, 2010

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What To Wear To Work Now

Sartorial Elegance to Suit One's Stature by Blue Carreon

South China Morning Post August 9, 2010

"In the deluge of forgettable and regrettable office wear, every now and then there is a man who stands out like a shining beacon in his well-tailored suit, starched shirt, Windsor knotted tie and tie bar, well-polished dress shoes and discreet Prada briefcase. Here is a man who knows how to dress for success, or if he has already reached the pinnacle of his field, a man who wants to establish his rank and stature."

Harper's Bazaar August 2010 Style Profile: Alexa Chung

Despite early struggles as an unknown model, Alexa Chung has made the leap to join the league of iconic women with namesake bags. By Blue Carreon

"I like French style, especially from the '60s. Everyone had amazing hair and brilliant clothes. I am inspired by strong, cool women and what I imagine their personalities were, as opposed to what they were wearing." - Alexa Chung

Men's Folio July 2010: Power Hungry

The power suit has been celebrated and spurned in equal measure, but it isn't about to relinquish its grip on the corporate world anytime soon. By Blue Carreon

"The depressed economy made it unsightly for one to flaunt material wealth."

Harper's Bazaar Style Profile: Rupert Sanderson by Blue Carreon

"Shoes have become a dominating accessory and I have never felt comfortable with that. I design shoes for women to wear rather than shoes that wear the women." - Rupert Sanderson

Return of the Peacock by Blue Carreon Men's Folio Hong Kong

Is menswear ready for another jolt of flamboyance? Tracing the link between the Peacock Revolution that began in the 1960s and this season's offerings, Blue Carreon certainly thinks so

"So had the emperor had new clothes but it also posed the question: If clothes are supposed to make the man, then what is a man who favors a fancy way of dressing?"

Fall 2010 Fashion

Pre-season openers offer a cool change by Blue Carreon. What to look out for this fall/winter 2010 season. July 26, 2010 South China Morning Post

"This is all good news for men who want more than black, charcoal and dark brown in their autumn clothes. And yes, invest in a solid functional coat. That is your best bet for the season."