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We promise to show you the most spectacular Lower East Side of New York ever this September. Do come down to Libation NYC on September 18 to celebrate a fabulous fashion night of Asian/Hong Kong designers featuring Naoko Tsuruta (couture), Karen Morris Millinery, NoBeing (jewelry), RBRK (handbag), and Angel Wong Image(headpiece/jewelry) with the bonus of being able to save a child's heart at the star-studded Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza. Tickets are on sale NOW at http://www.yajuevents.com/ev

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Participating designer of my New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza 2014 - fashion show (1): Hong Kong-based Japanese couture designer Naoko Tsuruta inspired by traditional kimono -

To open the show, we will bring you the breathtaking kimono inspired masterpieces by the phenomenal Naoko Tsuruta (鶴田奈央子), Hong Kong-based Japanese couture designer. Crafted from an entire roll of luxury kimono fabric, each couture dress is a perfect blend of traditional handcraftsmanship, modern style and contempor

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Now or never, the wait is finally over – it takes me 4 years to accomplish my blogging mission to bring Asia's most talented young designers to the world’s attention. La Mode by GV Miao's unprecedented and groundbreaking “project of the year” – New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza will take place on September 18, New York – save the date!

The idea of throwing a catwalk show for young, up-and-coming Asian/Hong Kong designers in New York, the well-known fashion capital of the US came from my bl

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New blog post “Everyone can be a Model (Part 2) – Watch Me on Stage: My Modeling Album & Video" NOW up on La Mode by GV Miao fashion blog:

I have written a lot from a reviewer’s perspective about The Original People Design (TOPd)’s signature ethnic exoticism featuring the vibrant colors of passion and unique bold prints by Hong Kong-based French-African designer Amina Lamarre Delafoulhouse (also read my previous post “African Fashion Show in Hong Kong: All Are Equal; All Are Welcome!”), but this

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Propelled by my exclusivity-driven blogging direction that clicks with Etername's niche brand character, we excitedly got together and co-hosted for the first time our private media luncheon. Etername is not just another jewelry brand; headquartered in Paris and stocked in Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Lafayette Paris, Lane Crawford and the most prestigious department stores around the world, its name represents upscale custom made jewelry with superior craftsmanship, unconventional styling

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Hot news about La Mode by GV Miao:

I’m so honored and privileged to be chosen by French luxury jewelry brand Etername to co-host a private lunch gathering + exclusive collection preview on this Friday the 30th. For those media friends who have rsvped, you will be the first one to know about my unprecedented and groundbreaking project coming up in the next few months. I can’t wait to see you all.

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Having had a taste of being a designer's muse even just once in my life means everything to me, what more can I ask for?
Thank you 100Most 100毛 Magazine (Hong Kong) for featuring me on this well-written interview post in this issue (published on June 19), giving me a chance to share my blogging philosophy throughout the past 4 years of my blogging life and a heart touching story of my “Barbie Gwen Vikkey” shoes named after my blogging pseudonym - Gwen Vikkey Miao by Stephanie Burkhalter's Burkha

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New blog post “I Say NO to Fashion Rules (are there such things?) – Everyone can be a Model: Women's Day Fashion Show (Hong Kong) Backstage" NOW up on La Mode by GV Miao fashion blog:

I do not reach the height of 175cm, but so what?

The fake ideal beauty image is good for nothing but fostering self-loathing which hurts self-esteem. Amina Lamarre Delafoulhouse, Hong Kong-based French-African designer is one of the very few in fashion to advocate diversity of beauty. She took the opportunity of

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Cheongsams or qipaos (旗袍) are believed to have the most alluring body-hugging silhouette that highlights feminine curves in the best way ever. Today’s top international designers/brands such as Vivienne Tam and Shiatzy Chen have seeked inspiration from these traditional Chinese dresses for setting the modern oriental trend to celebrate the inheritance of Chinese clothing aesthetics. To promote “Hong Kong Week 2013@Taipei,” Institute of Textiles & Clothing (the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) a

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Fashion shows come and go, but our team's striving for perfection has touched me deeply and inspired me to keep the faith that fashion is not about acting in accord with the prevailing standards and attitudes but creating my own standard of beauty and move on to my next step with strict confidence.

Thousand thanks to make up artist and headpiece/accessory designer Angel Wong, founder of Angel Wong Image and her team member hair stylist Tammy for getting me ready to walk the Women's Day Fashion

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Mel, Melissa's diffusion line targeting international markets represents a girly way of life full of bright colors and cuteness. Whether they be heels, ballerina flats or even sandals, sweet lovely girls love them all, especially the beautiful ribbon, heart and flower embellishments. Let's take a look at how the typical Mel girl Lorena (Sun Esee Model Management) rocked the girlish and cheery style at Mel Spring/Summer 2014 Press Presentation (Hong Kong). Everybody feels great, stays young!

I go

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Women's Day Fashion show (Hong Kong) presented by French-African designer Amina Lamarre Delafoulhouse (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Makumba-Africa-BarLounge/203994819615010) finished last night with great success. Stay tuned for my runway shots and 2 posts about this amazing event going live soon. Till then take a peek at my backstage model shot.
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Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day. Everyone seems to have talked about its customary tradition of wearing green rather than its religious significance. We don’t celebrate this religious festival in Ireland here in Asia, but a fashion maniac like me dares to cross cultural boundaries for style sake. I joined the crowd to catch up with the go green trend. How’s it? Si o no?
Thank you Zalora Hong Kong for this glamorous Gothic Princess green precious stone leather cuff embellished with crystals for c

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There is a Chinese proverb that says that women can lift up half the sky.
Countdown to Women's Day Fashion Show by French-African designer Amina Lamarre Delafoulhouse (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Makumba-Africa-BarLounge/203994819615010) – less than 24 hours (Hong Kong time)!
If you happen to be in town, come and celebrate with me and other models a confident and determined spirit to define beauty that’s our own on the runway.
I promise you’ll see a new me this time.

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Welcome to Melissa's Spring Garden – “We Are Flowers.”
Held on the 29th floor of Hotel Indigo (HongKong) decorated with some unique and colorful blooms by a professional floral designer in every corner, Melissa Spring/Summer 2014 Press Presentation had been turned into a perfect little getaway where the guests could enjoy a delightful and relaxing afternoon tea, and even make their own flower arrangement while imagining themselves being a floral fairy surrounded by Melissa's flowery and beautifu

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The classic shift dresses stay in fashion and polka dots never go out of fashion.
MaxMara embraces the brand's signature shift dress look and celebrates the everlasting trend blended with an incredibly clean yet not without detail silhouette.
Sportmax makes the best use of the polka dot design for the complete collection ranging from flowy maxi dresses/flare pants, round bags to pom pom heel sandals.

You can never go wrong with MaxMara's forever classy look. When in doubt, sling the black jacket

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My new blog post to review my exceptional festive experience (Part 2) “Tracing the Missing Postcolonial Culture of Hong Kong" NOW up on La Mode by GV Miao fashion blog:

Hong Kong is full of festivities and colours in January and February, owing much to the culture and traditions of the Chinese. We’ve just finished the Chinese New Year holiday here. East-West hybridity seems to be the very essence of our heritage. However, more than 16 years after Hong Kong's reunification with China, the east-mee

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Shanghai Tang Spring/Summer 2014 Press Presentation (Hong Kong) featured the beautiful natural scenery digital print collection and the hand embroidered bamboo collection in metallic and gold threads.

8843287700?profile=original8858612892?profile=original8843288292?profile=originalModel featuring the signature nature scenes digital print long jacket accessorized with the jade embellished wide belt

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When fur meets organza - fur style for all seasons
Geometric luxurious fur patches overlaying on soft transparent organza created contrasting textures, which best represented the Fendi's luxury and exquisite workmanship.


Who said fur isn't for Spring/Summer? For Fendi, fur is for all seasons - Tri Color Fur Coat & Pink Organza Skirt

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Think out of the box, style is king.

8843279684?profile=original8843279297?profile=originalHong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 and its concurrent event World Boutique, Hong Kong

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8843281864?profile=original8843282064?profile=originalHong Kong-based designer Henry Lau featured at the most anticipated Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza

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