Vicki Victoire (Gwen Vikkey Miao)
http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/
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A fashion blogger of Chinese origin born in Denver, Colorado first started her blog with a review of the ten best in the “Big Four” fashion weeks Spring/Summer 2010 in January, 2010. In the following month, she set up a fan page on Facebook reaching more than 4,000 followers today. Miao has lived a kind of nomadic lifestyle between Hong Kong and Taiwan, Taiwan and Perth, Perth and Europe and so on since she was a child. Her multicultural background has exposed her to various lifestyles and different attitudes towards fashion yet even strengthened her motherland ties and her pride in being Chinese. Having worked in visual merchandising and marketing for the brands such as Ralph Lauren and TSE New York, Miao was trained to have a good eye on fashion and luxury goods. She doesn’t believe fashion as an individual entity, it has got to be linked up with history and culture. Miao is especially keen on the design inspired by oriental aesthetics. She sees it kind of her mission to bring any talented Chinese/Asian designers to the world’s attention.
Realizing the blogging market is so over-saturated, which means fashion bloggers from all over the world are doing more or less the same thing. Miao, being conscious of her Chinese heritage, tends to make her blog unique and genuine by specializing herself in oriental-inspired fashion with eastern motifs cross-fertilizing western styles which brings an exotic feel to it. While most bloggers are keeping an eye on the traditional “Big Four” fashion cities in the West and craving for the latest news about Karl Lagerfeld, Miao is exploring the emerging fashion markets in the East and helps spread the word about the best up-and-coming designers from China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, etc. On top of that, La Mode by GV Miao provides a platform for fashionistas to comment on their favorite oriental/ethnic/folklore designs and express their views on fashion of an oriental theme. Followers are also welcome to leave words about what they think “orientalism” may possibly mean, and what necessary elements should be there to make it oriental fashion. Miao, in addition to being a keen admirer of the glitz and glamour of oriental style, celebrates antique and vintage fashion in her blog. What makes each historical piece special and appealing is the story behind them. It is indeed an interesting experience to feel like having gone through a nostalgia phase when blogging about vintage.
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Though it has been a year, I got the chance to watch the official video of #Ukraine #InternationalFashionDays 2012 (#IFDs, Kiev) just now. It brought back my every single memorable moment of this once in a life time #fashion experience, and I feel like it is worth sharing with my dear followers.
Reputable #designers, #fashion #editors and #fashionistas from all over the world including myself as the only #blogger based in #HongKong being invited who attended the 5-day event were interviewed by #FashionOne. Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_2ffDeWcE&feature=player_embedded to see the full video. You’ll find me right at the beginning conducting the master class and from 8:00 onwards in front of the camera. Thank you once again, the founders of #Ukraine #InternationalFashionDays 2012, Ukrainian #designer duo Myroslava & Orysia Zubachyk (Myroslava/Orysia) for such an unbelievably amazing project. I hope we’ll catch up soon in #Europe.
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Though it has been a year, I got the chance to watch the official video of #Ukraine #InternationalFashionDays 2012 (#IFDs, Kiev) just now. It brought back my every single memorable moment of this once in a life time #fashion experience, and I feel like it is worth sharing with my dear followers.
Reputable #designers, #fashion #editors and #fashionistas from all over the world including myself as the only #blogger based in #HongKong being invited who attended the 5-day event were interviewed by #FashionOne. Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_2ffDeWcE&feature=player_embedded
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It was the first time ever that I felt so close to a #fashionlista friend and a follower who is a thousand miles away from me. Thank you an American designer, Mrs. Tamiko Browne once again for participating in La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 (#gvmiaogiveaway12). I hope my one-of-a-kind La Mode by GV Miao 2nd #Anniversary canvas shopper bag would bring you luck and a lot of joy. You looked marvelous carrying the bag. May all your wishes come true in #2013!
I look forward to meeting you in #HongKong in June.
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Winner Announcement for La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 #gvmiaogiveaway12 up on La Mode by GV Miao fashion blog, and the winner goes to…… Ta-da!
Congratulations to #TamikoBrowne! Ms. Browne’s story serves as a reminder to everyone of us that we should be grateful in all circumstances, be they good or bad, for #God has a great plan for our lives. Click http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/2013/01/winner-announcement-for-la-mod…
and read Ms. Browne’s exceptionally touching thankful moment experienced in 2012.La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 #gvmiaogiveaway12 was finished perfectly on January 14. Thank you to all our contestants for their interest in taking part and their support for the #giveaway which cannot be completed successfully otherwise.
Ms. Browne will be awarded with our one and only La Mode by GV Miao 2nd Anniversary canvas shopper bag. We will contact her directly for the details of gift collection shortly.
La Mode by GV Miao hopes that you all find 2013 memorable, rewarding and full of moments of gratitude and joy. Stay tuned for more upcoming exceptional #giveaways in 2013!
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LESS THAN 24 HOURS (till 11:59pm Pacific Time January 14, 2013) before La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 #gvmiaogiveaway12 is closed for submissions. Grab your last chance to win La Mode by GV Miao 2nd Anniversary canvas shopper bag! Follow 3 simple steps to the beautiful start of the year:
Step 1: Follow Fashion Blog: La Mode by GV Miao - an Oriental Perspective
Step 2: Follow La Mode by GV Miao fashion blog via networkedblogs (click https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz/app_9953271133, then press the “follow” button) and click http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/2012/12/la-mode-by-gv-miao-year-end-gratitude-giveaway-campaign-2012/ and leave ONE of your most gratitudable moments of 2012 in the comment space
Step 3: (If you’re a twitter user) tweet La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 with the hashtag #gvmiaogiveaway12
The one thankful story that moves me most shall win. It is not too late, yet! Enter NOW!
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Further to my last visit to Popup Shop @Bisous Hong Kong where I explored Viniga’s Fall/Winter entire black collection by a passionate and spontaneous designer friend from South Africa Brigitte Mitchell, I attended Viniga’s latest cocktails at Brigitte’s studio in November, and had my first glimpse of the proto samples of Spring/Summer 2013 collection. To respect the designer’s wish not to disclose her new designs until all details are finalized for the official photo shoot, I didn’t snap any pictures of any pieces from the new collection except of a white beaded collar dress picked by the designer. The beaded collar trend that rocked last season will still continue through next Spring/Summer. No no no Viniga is not just about black and white. Brigitte waves bye to all black style and says hi to bold, colorful looks to receive the blossom season. You’ll be stunned by her experiments with bright and loud colors. Delicate materials like organza and chiffon are widely used sewn with exquisite details as what Viniga is known for. Itching to see the collection up close and personal? Pictures always worth a thousand words. I’m looking forward to blog live from the photo shoot. Brigitte, please keep me posted. To be continued, until the photo shoot kicks off.
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Chinese Supermodel Shines Forever!
Liu Wen (劉雯) for Vogue China December 2012
Photography: Karim Sadli
Styling: Alastair McKimm
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I’ve received the best new year’s gift ever from a supporter and friend Mary Lou. Now I’m gonna share with all of you my 2013 calendar to thank for your continuous support and love in the past year. Let’s make 2013 even more of a success than 2012!
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Not only are designers of Chinese origin keen to seek inspiration from the East, but so are Western designers. This embroidered bird quilted silk-satin sweatshirt for Fall/Winter 2012 by the American design duo Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough behind Proenza Schouler represents the Western interpretation of Eastern art and aesthetics.
