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Behind the scenes at AFWE!
A little flashback to 3 weeks ago on September 18 in the backstage of New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza - fashion show, that feeling of excitement is still lingering in the air.

The debut Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza is a multi-designer fashion show co-organized by the experienced fashion show producer/consultant and co-founder of YaJu Events in New York, Yanna Begelman and by me, Hong Kong-based fashion blogger/marketer, Vicki Victoire (pseudonym: Gwen Vikkey

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New York Fashion Week comes and goes but this season is exceptionally exceptional because Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza (fashion show) - an international collaboration among the co-founder of YaJu Events in New York, Yanna Begelman, myself as Hong Kong-based fashion blogger/marketer of La Mode by GV Miao - an Oriental Perspective (https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz), and French fashion event promoter and editor of kievglam.com and www.fashiondigest.co, Ruben Landsberger i

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Angel Wong goes for a majestic way to round off the show with “Phoenix Dream” from a small but extremely divine collection of oriental headpieces “The Empire” especially designed for New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza. Just imagine that a model with a perfect sublime face that belongs to a Renaissance statue appears on stage in this extravagant and exaggerated silver crown that was supposed to be worn by the empress in ancient China, that will certainly leave you speechless and shocked and

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The whole New York is now buzzing around Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza - fashion show benefitting Save a Child's Heart Foundation, a ridiculously gorgeous Asian fashion night you surely don’t want to miss now up on UpOut.com Newsletters. What are you still waiting for? Go get your tickets here http://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-fashion-week-extravaganza-benefitting-save-a-childs-heart-foundation-tickets-9351134495 before it’s too late! You’re not gonna tell me you’re not joining the New York fa

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Prelude to New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza - Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza (pre-show) Press Tea Party sponsored by The Tea Room by Antique Patisserie presented by La Mode by GV Miao took place in Hong Kong on Thursday 21st August in the little tea room cheerfully decorated with French country flair. Let’s have a wonderful flashback to many stylish and yummy moments full of laughs and joy our Hong Kong team - Japanese couture designer Naoko Tsuruta, jewelry designer Yen Yeung@NoBeing,

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A happy girl’s manifesto: “The importance of accessories lies not in the designer herself, but the designer's ability to bring happiness to others with their works. Hence, the importance of the designer is non-existent - Nobeing.”

- Yen Yeung@NoBeing  

Foregrounding others’ happiness in her design philosophy, Yen Yeung, a young, talented HongKong-based jewelry designer and founder of Nobeing is eager to glitter up New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza with gems and crystals that bring love and

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Get ready to expect more marvelous eye candies on the runway of New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza! Hong Kong handbag designer, Betty Lau graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology and founder of RBRK which stands for the initial of 4 siblings of the Lau family, who knows better than anyone else what the busy metropolitan ladies should have in their everyday accessory corset will be showing off her multiple sized and colored leather bags of both superior quality and versatility exuding

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Countdown to my New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza (pre-show) Press Tea Party presented by La Mode by GV Miao taking place in Hong Kong in 2 days!

There’re only 2 days to go until the participating designers and myself meet with the Hong Kong media/press before flying to New York for this highly anticipated catwalk show. Our privileged local media friends will get the chance to preview some of the most wowing pieces to be showcased in the New York show and meet up with the 4 Hong Kong-bas

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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