BLUE CARREON

How to Impress Damien Hirst at the Gagosian Opening in Hong Kong

2011-01-19T12:05:00.000+08:00

South China Morning Post - Wear It With Pride

2010-12-23T14:00:00.000+08:00

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

2010-11-22T15:24:00.000+08:00

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

2010-11-19T14:54:00.000+08:00

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

2010-11-19T14:47:00.000+08:00

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

2010-09-24T11:13:00.000+08:00

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

2010-09-24T11:01:00.001+08:00

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

2010-09-07T10:07:00.001+08:00

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

2010-08-25T10:45:00.000+08:00

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

Military Style

2010-08-25T10:40:00.000+08:00

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

What To Wear To Work Now

2010-08-09T13:54:00.001+08:00

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

2010-08-06T14:28:00.000+08:00

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

2010-08-03T21:28:00.000+08:00

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

2010-08-02T10:50:00.000+08:00

"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

2010-08-02T10:30:00.000+08:00

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

2010-08-01T12:18:00.000+08:00

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."

Designer Profile: Roberto Cavalli by Blue Carreon - AMICA Singapore

2009-05-19T16:42:00.002+08:00

Roberto Cavalli talks with abandon on French versus Italian fashion houses.

Published in AMICA Singapore

March 2009

Personality Profile: Julian Schnabel by Blue Carreon - AMICA Singapore

2009-05-19T16:37:00.002+08:00

The artist Julian Schnabel, despite his movie directing success, is first and foremost a painter.

Published in AMICA Singapore

May 2009

Designer Profile: Laudomia Pucci by Blue Carreon - AMICA Singapore

2009-05-19T16:27:00.003+08:00

Laudomia Pucci recalls with fondness just how horrific it was working with her father Emilio Pucci in this interview.

Published in AMICA Singapore

May 2009

Designer Profile: Andrew Gn by Blue Carreon - AMICA Singapore

2009-05-19T16:21:00.004+08:00

A profile interview with Singapore-born fashion designer Andrew Gn. The designer credits stylish women like Lee Radziwill and Tamara Mellon as both friends and clients.

Published in AMICA Singapore

Debut issue - January 2009

The White Blazer by Blue Carreon - The Metro SCMP

2009-05-19T16:10:00.002+08:00

I've always approached white blazers with caution because the last thing I want is for me to look like a dentist's assistant or a Kanye West wannabe

Short Story by Blue Carreon - The Metro South China Morning Post

2009-05-19T16:05:00.004+08:00

Here is a piece on finding the perfect summer shorts.

OUT OF THE BLUE - DUDE AWAKENING

2009-05-06T18:20:00.004+08:00

When I was the executive editor of August Man, I penned a column entitled Out of the Blue which became my platform for sharing my thoughts on men's fashion and its relationship with Singapore. The first of these columns is entitled Dude Awakening - a shocking wake up call on the state of menswear in the Lion City.

Published: April 2008

AMICA SINGAPORE - MAY 2009 ISSUE

2009-05-05T11:54:00.004+08:00

In the May 2009 issue of Amica Singapore are touching personal essays by a select group of highly creative women: bag designer Fiona Kotur Marin, jewelry designers Temple St. Clair Carr and Valentina Loffredo, and French supermodel Ines de la Fressange. All four women poured their hearts out and gave their own views on motherhood in the pages of the magazine.

For more of Amica Singapore's May 2009 issue, check out:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/AMICA-Singapore/58768750411#/pages/AMICA-Singapore/58768750411?v=wall&viewas=0

Cover Image credits:

Dress from Celine

Styling by Adlina Anis

Photography by Sjodahl and Richardson

Model Margot of Upfront

FROCK STARS - SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

2009-05-05T11:00:00.004+08:00

Here is a story on celebrity clothing lines which questions whether the fashions "designed" by celebrities like Jessica Simpson, The Olsens and Andre 3000 should be considered as legitimate as the fashions produce by Alber Elbaz, Nicolas Ghesquiere et al. By Blue Carreon

With quotes from:

Milton Pedraza, CEO of the Luxury Institute

David Wolfe, creative director of trend forecasting agency The Doneger Group

Holli Rogers, buying director of Net-a-porter.com

Chris Sanderson, Future Laboratory

Published on February 4, 2009

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong

Jewelry Shoot - Hong Kong Tatler

2009-05-04T17:22:00.010+08:00

Bulgari

Van Cleef and Arples . Loffredo

Chanel

Cartier . Tiffany & Co

All That Glitters

Hong Kong Tatler

Photography by Peter Lennon Chu

Styling by Blue Carreon

Model Kristyna from Model Genesis

Makeup by Shu Uemura

Men's Swimsuits - South China Morning Post

2009-05-04T15:11:00.001+08:00

The Metro column by Blue Carreon in Hong Kong's South China Morning Post

Monday, April 20, 2009