Words & photos: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in JPlus of The Jakarta Post. Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is forging ahead the Asia Pacific region with the opening of new stores. Stewart Whitney is pointing at a pair of yellow, eight-hole boots at the Timberland’s recently-opened Bali store. “Last year we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original boot. The model is the epitome of timeless style.” The legendary, iconic yellow boot is synonymous with the brand, which is … [Read more...]
Satisfaction, selling and Irwan Danny Mussry
By Christian Razukas. Originally published on The Jakarta Post. Truth be told, Irwan Danny Mussry says he’s not a serious watch collector. “Perpetual calendar complication?” he asks. “Been there, done that.” Sure, as the President and CEO of Time International, Irwan says that he has a slew of complicated diver and pilot watches. They capture a sense of bravery that he admires. But the 55-year-old says that he’d actually prefer a simple GMT watch, with an extra hand for a second time … [Read more...]
VERSACE: A Fashion Plate that Brings Colorful Collections
The Italian luxury fashion house Versace infuses timeless and glamorous sophistication into Spring/Summer 2013 Versace collections, which also include the collections of Versace Jeans and the brand’s line Versus. For this season, Versus makes a strong statement in every way, fully loaded with color and texture. And the Versace Jeans this season comes with more edgy design that creates a sense of simple yet elegant. In the women collection, fashion designer Donatella Versace presents a … [Read more...]
Versace: A Fashion Plate
The Versace autumn/winter latest collection has come out with its cutting-edge fashion lifestyle with the spirit of masculine energy, balance and contrast blends. One of the world’s leading fashion designer houses shows play of balance and contrast in a modern silhouette of voluminous cropped coats, mid-calf skirts, pencil-thin trousers and short dresses with billowing pleats that kept under control with graphic bands which wrap around the body. In addition, the Italian prestige of Versace … [Read more...]
Roberto Cavalli: Sensuality Seasons
Roberto Cavalli presents his sensuality debut in his fall-winter collections this year. Inspired by the sensually adulterated beauty of young Liz Taylor, the feminine intense force of Natalie Wood in West Side Story and Splendour in The Grass, the exotic influence of Latin romance, Cavalli’s gratification in his new winter fashionista is unquestionably a breakthrough for those ladies who adore sensuality as a hidden sexiness. “I believe that overt sexiness is finished. There’s more harmony … [Read more...]
Milus HERIOS TriRetrograde Seconds Skeleton: Glamorous Brawn
You may have to take a full of breath to say the entire name, but watch connoisseurs will be fascinated by the handcrafted perfection of the design and finest of this Swiss made dazzling timepiece. The cutting-edge technology of this extravagant masterpiece not only offers a high-quality of elegant watch, but also reveals a perfect striking of exquisitely designed time display that was created by hand with what is known as the most sophisticated and ingenious technique of the art of enameling … [Read more...]
Biyan Wanaatmadja: Where East and West Meet
For designer Biyan Wanaatmadja, fashion realm is not only crafting highly elegant embellished ethereal pieces, but it is an expression of the world’s colourful society. Having a friendly talk with Indonesia’s noted fashion designer in his cozy studio put a relaxing afternoon with a jovial mood. Looked rather laid-back in style, Biyan is indeed a visionary playing get-up-and-go when it comes to innovating his haute-couture for Indonesian celebrities and high-profile socialites. Indeed, … [Read more...]
Ashley Isham: The Trendsetter
The world has been casting a weather eye on a London based Singapore born designer Ashley Isham as his signature draping and strong tailoring have become one of the prestigious icons in a global fashion. Still in the early 30s, the urban fashion trendsetter Ashley has won the heart of fashionistas with his cutting-edge designs and distinctive blends of high-octane glamour and contemporary styling. Having arrived in London in 1996 from his native Singapore land, Ashley embarked on his … [Read more...]
Christiane Brunk: Keeping the Legacy
The fourth generation to helm the family business of Braun Büffel, Christiane Brunk tells HighEnd her vision for the brand to maintain its tradition of leather craftsmanship while catering to consumers’ changing needs. What is it that really defines timeless? The answer to this question will vary. But in the fashion industry, ‘timeless’ is often used to describe ‘classic’ as a simple elegant style that is not outmoded. “In my dictionary, timeless should contain the elements of durability, … [Read more...]
Sebastian Gunawan: High Vibrancy
With decades of fashion industry under his belt, Sebastian Gunawan continues his journey in the fickle world of fashion that captures the ethereal beauty of women from different generations. Seba, as his friends affectionately call, discovered and developed his talent since his teen ages. Determined to hit the road to reach the fashion world, Seba at the age of 17 took a one-year course in fashion design at Susan Budiharjo Institute of Mode, Jakarta; followed by furthering his studies at … [Read more...]