Asian-American Fashion Designers

Nancy — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:07:01 +0000

In recent years, we have seen a rise in Asian American Fashion Designers such as Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang (one of my favs), Jason Wu, Doo Ri Chung, Derek Lam, Peter Som, Thakoon and Richard Chai. This brings music to my ears as I love to see the success of my own kind (being Chinese-American myself). As quoted in a WSJ article, A Design Generation Rising, “To explain the sharp increase in their numbers, many young Asian-American designers point to a cultural shift within their communities that has liberated them from traditional career expectations.”

Philip Lim, Alexander Wang, Doo Ri Chung and Derek Lam

We love to support each and every one of them. So needless to say, when we come across pieces from our fellow Asian kind, it’s hard to contain our excitement! Take a look at some of them that are available at covetshop.com now!

Derek Lam Python Clutch

Alexander Wang Cutout Faille Dress

3.1 Phillip Lim Linen Band Vest

Since we are on the topic of Asian designers, I just had to share with you a recent birthday gift from my fiancé!

Alexander Wang Morgan Hobo $835

This Alexander Wang Morgan Hobo just came out! If you love this style, you better get it quick, otherwise, it could end up being a wait listed item like the Rocco Satchel!

xxNC

New Year’s Musings

nicolekaldes — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:00:27 +0000

Happy New Year, Covet Shoppers. Sorry to be MIA, but we’re just getting back in the swing after all the holiday madness and then picking up that nasty cold bug that’s been aggressively creeping around NYC.

I’m Dreaming…

…of winter white. Love this, each season. How to wear it? It’s definitely not for certain skin tones, and I personally would go for something rich and creamy as opposed to white-white, but pure white can work too. For inspiration, we served up some looks and pics of the latest celebs wearing this trend for inspiration, gathered up from a variety of fashion pundits online.

: Lady Gaga is Elle’s January cover girl, shown her in this insane Maison Martin Margiela sandal jacket, and white plastic veil top by Karl Lagerfeld

: How can you not want these white Miu Miu gloves, adorned with an attached cocktail ring

: Elle McPherson (as posted on WhoWhatWear), fashion picks seen on Stylecaster, Diane Kruger (from Elle UK)

Nicole’s Winter Covet Shop Picks

Since, clearly, I can’t get enough of black and white, two outfits to choose from…and be sure to check in with What’s New on Covet Shop: Items like this Burberry trench and Alexander Wang Tropical Wool vest won’t last long. Especially since we were recently featured on one of our favorite sites, SheFinds! Thanks to the editors there for thinking of us and helping spread the Covet Shop love.

: Outfits, from left: Burberry trench, YSL Rhinestone sunglasses, Anna Corinna chain tote, Barbara Bui Mary Janes; Thread Social Belted Waist Coat, Alexander Wang wool vest, DVF Biby pant, Marc Jacobs pumps, Ferragamo Gancio Patch tote

Baby, it’s Cold Outside

Last, it’s been absolutely freezing here in New York yet this week I’ve seen lots of women scurrying around town with bare legs during work hours. Ladies, why? Literally, just the other [extremely windy] day I stood next to a shivering, bare-legged damsel on Broadway and Spring who – when the light turned – ran as fast as she could, curled over and click-clacking down the sidewalk, to her office. Is it just me or aren’t tights in? I can see forgoing stockings of any sort if you’re going to an evening event and wearing a gown, but for work?!?

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Asian-American Fashion Designers

New Year’s Musings