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.

#Style.com’s review on Shanghai Fashion Week (#ShanghaiFashionWeek) closed on April 17 (April 10-17) http://www.style.com/stylefile/2013/04/shanghai-fashion-weeks-fall-13-standouts/: As one of the most anticipated international #fashion and #cultural events in #China, Shanghai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 determinedly impressed the world by featuring the best potential #designers (listen up to their names! They are bound to be stars) – The 2008 Woolmark Prize, and 2011 WGSN Breakthrough Designer Award winner, #QiuHao who presented a sophisticated and well-constructed collection in his first ever #runway show; another show exuding #religious #charm as a result of a #debut #collaboration between #ShangguanZhe for #experimental Xiamen-based #design house #Sankuanz and #artist #ChenTian; London-based Fashion Fringe Award winner #HaizhenWang showcasing his collection from London Fashion Week (#LFW) back to the motherland, just to name a few. #HongKongFashionWeek is inevitably encountering intense competitive pressures.__________________________Follow GV Miao fashion blog on:Blog: http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/Tumblr blog: http://lamodebygvmiao.tumblr.com/GV Miao fashion blog fb page: https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistazbloglovin’: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3102018/la-mode-by-gv-miaoTwitter: http://twitter.com/GV_MiaoGoogle+: http://www.gplus.to/gvmiaoPure Bloggers.com: http://purebloggers.com/invite/gvmiaovickivictoireFashiolista: http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/Chictopia: http://www.chictopia.com/GV_MiaoLa Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry Store: https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStoreInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miaoPinterest: http://pinterest.com/gvmiaovictoire/

#Style.com’s review on Shanghai Fashion Week (#ShanghaiFashionWeek) closed on April 17 (April 10-17) http://www.style.com/stylefile/2013/04/shanghai-fashion-weeks-fall-13-standouts/:

As one of the most anticipated international #fashion and #cultural events in #China, Shanghai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 determinedly impressed the world by featuring the best potential #designers (listen up to their names! They are bound to be stars) – The 2008 Woolmark Prize, and 2011 WGSN Breakthrough Designer Award winner, #QiuHao who presented a sophisticated and well-constructed collection in his first ever #runway show; another show exuding #religious #charm as a result of a #debut #collaboration between #ShangguanZhe for #experimental Xiamen-based #design house #Sankuanz and #artist #ChenTian; London-based Fashion Fringe Award winner #HaizhenWang showcasing his collection from London Fashion Week (#LFW) back to the motherland, just to name a few.

#HongKongFashionWeek is inevitably encountering intense competitive pressures.


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A glamorous encounter with #Biarro (#HongKong based) well known for their #signature #handmade #leather cuffs and #MariaFrancescaPepe (the UK based) which punk, tribal-inspired #jewelry collection much loved by #LadyGaga by Aroxta.Inspired.Luxury | www.aroxta.com (#Aroxta.com) at the debut Fashion Jewelry Feast at #HKWorldBoutique, Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 (#HKFW)


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Fashiolista: http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/
Chictopia: http://www.chictopia.com/GV_Miao
La Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry Store: https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gvmiaovictoire/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao

 

 

More goodies yet to come!
While all eyes are on the “Big Four” (#BigFour) #fashion weeks, let’s take a break and shift our attention to Asia’s biggest #fashion event – Hong Kong Fashion Week (#HKFW) Fall/Winter 2013 and its concurrent World Boutique, Hong Kong (#HKWorldBoutique) featuring more than 1,800 exhibitors from all over the world which was finished last month through my lens. Many shots were immediately uploaded to my #Instagram and #Twitter, but it’s never too late to share them again with my overseas #Tumblr fans here (in case you haven’t followed me yet on #Instagram or #Twitter, what are you waiting for? :P). The theme for Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 was inspired by the spectacular runway stage. The entrance was decorated with a theatrical dramatic installation. Beautifully dressed people popped out here and there to make sure they stole the spotlight. I made two necessary trips to visit the debut #Fashion #Jewellery Feast showcasing some of the most potential #jewelry brands including #Biarro (Hong Kong based) and #MariaFrancescaPepe (the UK based) by Aroxta.com and Che Che New York’s most fantastically designed booth. More shots are to be shared separately, stay!


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The countdown starts - few hours (Hong Kong time) to Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 and its concurrent World Boutique, Hong Kong, two of Asia’s largest fashion events which kick off on 14-17 January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. To help you sort the best from the rest, I’ve picked a few things you can’t afford to miss. Check them out: 1) The most anticipated runway show on the first day “Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza” features collections of 4 internationally-known designers - Johanna Ho, Holly Fulton, designer duo Nana Aganovich & Brooke Taylor and Chi Zhang from Hong Kong, London, Paris and Beijing respectively. 2) House show on the 14th by my designer friend Ika Butoni, the Norwegian designer based in Bali Espen Salberg for whom I blogged about his Spring/Summer 2011 collection featured at Hong Kong Fashion Week and Pashma 3) The debut Fashion Jewellery Feast showcases some of the most potential jewelry brands including Biarro (Hong Kong based), Maria Francesca Pepe (the UK based), BOJOLA (Italy based) and Zardoze. 4) The must-visit booth - Che Che New York, first set up in New York and has gained constant success in the Asian market especially Japan and Korea with an expertise in handcrafted and exquisitely embellished accessories, always La Mode by GV Miao’s favorite pick! Click http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfashionweekfw-en/s/5464-For_Press/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Fashion-Week-for-Fall-Winter/PressRelease27Nov2012.html for the details and fashion show schedule, see you there! ______________________Follow GV Miao fashion blog on:Blog: http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/GV Miao fashion blog fb page: https://www.facebook.com/gvmiaovickivictoirefashionistaz bloglovin’: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3102018/la-mode-by-gv-miaoTwitter: http://twitter.com/GV_MiaoTumblr: http://lamodebygvmiao.tumblr.com/Google+: http://www.gplus.to/gvmiaoPure Bloggers.com: http://purebloggers.com/invite/gvmiaovickivictoireFashiolista: http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/Chictopia: http://www.chictopia.com/GV_MiaoLa Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry Store: https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStoreInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao

The countdown starts - few hours (Hong Kong time) to Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 and its concurrent World Boutique, Hong Kong, two of Asia’s largest fashion events which kick off on 14-17 January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

To help you sort the best from the rest, I’ve picked a few things you can’t afford to miss. Check them out:

1) The most anticipated runway show on the first day “Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza” features collections of 4 internationally-known designers - Johanna Ho, Holly Fulton, designer duo Nana Aganovich & Brooke Taylor and Chi Zhang from Hong Kong, London, Paris and Beijing respectively.

2) House show on the 14th by my designer friend Ika Butoni, the Norwegian designer based in Bali Espen Salberg for whom I blogged about his Spring/Summer 2011 collection featured at Hong Kong Fashion Week and Pashma

3) The debut Fashion Jewellery Feast showcases some of the most potential jewelry brands including Biarro (Hong Kong based), Maria Francesca Pepe (the UK based), BOJOLA (Italy based) and Zardoze.

4) The must-visit booth - Che Che New York, first set up in New York and has gained constant success in the Asian market especially Japan and Korea with an expertise in handcrafted and exquisitely embellished accessories, always La Mode by GV Miao’s favorite pick!

Click http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfashionweekfw-en/s/5464-For_Press/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Fashion-Week-for-Fall-Winter/PressRelease27Nov2012.html for the details and fashion show schedule, see you there!


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La Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry Store: https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore
Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicki_victoire_gv_miao

Being the largest fashion event in Asia, Hong Kong Fashion Week provides a vital stepping stone for designers/brands from all over the world who are keen to enter the huge Chinese market. Participating designers/brands will get a chance to network with lots of Chinese and overseas buyers and fashion professionals. Hong Kong Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 with more than 400 brands and 200 exhibitors involved just finished on July 6. Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Week and its concurrent fair, World Boutique Hong Kong will be held from January 14 to 17, 2013.

I’m providing overseas independent designers with a range of consultancy services to help them participate in Hong Kong Fashion Week. Please feel free to contact me via email gwenvikkeymiao@live.com for details. I’m looking forward to seeing you in the next season.

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Fashiolista: http://www.fashiolista.com/style/gwenvikkeymiao/
Chictopia: http://www.chictopia.com/GV_Miao
La Mode by GV Miao Online Jewelry Store: https://www.facebook.com/LaModeByGVMiaoOnlineJewelryStore

Stay Tuned For My Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Blog Posts to be Posted on http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/ Soon!

Hong Kong Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 ended yesterday. Attended the 2nd Hong Kong Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest after show party and got to know the winner, Ms. Gloria Chan, some important people in the industry and designers (e.g. Mr. Manix Wong) in person. My honor to get a chance to interview some of them, don’t miss out on my event blog posts/photo albums to be posted up on my fan page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Blog-La-Mode-by-GV-Miao-an-Oriental-Perspective/277566999964 and on my GV Miao fashion blog http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/ soon!

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