Hello and So Long, Endeavour
"Where is it now? The space shuttle?" I frantically texted my friends at 10:15 am today while I was half-running down the street of many trees, blocking at least 60% of open blue sky above. It turns out I could not walk fast, check Twitter feed, and look at the sky...
An Evening for Jill Milan Fall 2012 Collection
It is usually difficult to separate "luxury handbags" and "leather". But that's exactly what Jill Fraser was looking for: leather-free luxury handbags. Endless searching proved fruitless, therefore she and her partner Milan Lazich founded Jill Milan in 2010. The brand...
Last Call: MUJI Product Fitness 80 with Shing02 + DJ Icewater
Let's say you are a designer or a design enthusiast. Have you ever thought of a product design based on its "fitness"? Better yet, have you ever thought about how to design products using only 80% of the materials that you have? (No, this is not a Project Runway...
Q&A with Ava Byrd of ByrdSong Productions
Having been to several San Francisco Bay Area fashion shows several times, it is clear that fashion show production is not all about glitz and glamour. The backstage teams that deals with chaos of designers, models, stylists, Hair and Make-Up Artists, and more are the ones that can make or break the show. And in my eyes, one of the best production teams here is led by Ava Byrd of ByrdSong Productions.
J-Pop Summit Festival 2012: A Reflection
This post is a reflection that summarizes all the different things we experienced over the August 25 - 26 weekend. The J-Pop Summit Festival 2012 felt lighter, cheerful than last year's grounded atmosphere. However, it was clear that last year's earthquake and tsunami...
Baby The Stars Shine Bright 2012 Fashion Contest
A Samurai Spirit: Rome Kanda
Chatting with Japanese actor and comedian Rome Kanda at J-Pop Summit Festival 2012 was one of those random opportunities that I can't help feeling truly blessed and humbled. I was passing through in front of New People building trying to get something to eat in...
h. Naoto Presents GRAMM and FRILL Fashion Show
h. Naoto's fashion show at J-Pop Summit Festival last year remains one of my most favorite fashion shows of all time. On its sophomore year, h. Naoto brought out two of its many brands, GRAMM and FRILL. It's clear that love and admiration for all things h. Naoto are...
Liz Lisa Fashion Contest at J-Pop Summit 2012
There's a new Japanese fashion brand in town! Warm welcome to Liz Lisa, a Shibuya fashion brand that made its debut at J-Pop Summit Festival 2012. This increasingly popular fashion brand started small in 1999, but it quickly reinvent itself in 2000 with the nostalgic...
