cocktails\  & catch ups

A sanctuary amongst the bright city lights of Hong Kong rests this fabulous rooftop bar. 

Armani Prive, a perfect place to meet my favourite One Teaspooners - 

Virginie & Tara - for the night. 

Lined with red carpet the Armani/Prive bar is one of four in the world. 

This large sprawling rooftop terrace has sky scraper panoramic views and is an oasis 

amongst the city. I was taken to this bar by the gorgeous Jill who has resided in 

Hong Kong for the past year now.

The cocktails are delish. One of my absolutes favs being the Lychee Berry cocktail that has a 

hint of chilli spice. 

2/F Charter House, 8 Connaught Rd, Central Hong Kong

KD

xx

a.

 new world

{Our Warehouse Wonderland}

So as we getting settled into the crazy world of IXIAH. We can finally share our incredible studio/warehouse with you. This industrial wonderland is a creative space and will be the new showroom for IXIAH in NSW. We are very excited to be all moved into our new Sydney abode.

KD xx 

a. formal challenge

{ the brief } 

Girlfriend's formal issue on inexpensive ways to put together your year 12 formal outfit. 

Build an inexpensive formal look around an item that (the nominated) Girlfriend reader nominates 

from their own wardrobe and work this into a fab formal do.

 

{ the reality } 

This was one of the trickiest projects to work on. Trying to re-work pieces from someone 

else's wardrobe and turning this into a formal look. You need to really turn on your creative senses.  

 { the contestant } 

Meet Chelsea, the chosen Girlfriend reader who was chosen for the challenge. 

A gorgeous year 12 student who was a delight to dress. I mean really - what girl doesn't love 

playing dress ups? Especially at Girlfriend mag.

{ the outfit } 

I styled Chelsea in a stunning red-aubergine lace top that featured a sweet collar with one of 

her dresses that I re-formed to make a skirt. I transformed copper chains that I got from 

a hardware store into 2 separate necklaces that became a really incredible neckpiece once positioned 

under the collar. The look was finished with a pair if her peep toes and a vintage looking clutch.

{ the final word } 

Whenever styling a look from your wardrobe, remember innovation, confidence and creativity are key. 

Accessories like jewels, shoes and a clutch can always transform any outfit and make it appear brand new.

{ the team } 

The lovely ladies at Girlfriend that are always a pleasure to work with

xo

:: behind the scenes ::

a sneak peek at all the details of the Spring Campaign

introducing you to a new world... 

IXIAH { pronounced ex’ sy’ ah’ } is a Sydney-based fashion label whose best known for their textural collections and strong silhouettes with handmade eclectic design aspects.

Founder and fashion designer Krystel Davis, heads the unique label and is best known for her sophisticated tailoring with raw organic elements. Unusual ropes and gilded tapestries often serve as highlights in a range packed with signature pieces. 

Creating a powerful statement, Krystel Davis brings her signature textural designs to the forefront of her collections for new Sydney label, IXIAH.

destination : paris

 48° 48' 0'' N  /  2° 20' o'' E






With its combination of top designers, high-end boutiques & stylish inhabitants, Paris really is the fashion capital par excellence. From haute couture through to cuisine & intricate architecture, attention to detail is everything in this incredible city. Effortlessly sophisticated and endlessly inspiring, Paris remains one of the world's most elegant fashion cities.

 

premiere vision

the world's premiere fabric show

Stimulating new trends, inciting new encounters, this salon, bringing together over 700 exhibitors, is a gold mine for inspiration.

 

 

 

One of our fav restaurants located at the palais royal

 

- chris, ains & i -

...

destination : copenhagen

 55° 41' 0'' N  /  12° 34' o'' E

Denmark's picturesque capital Copenhagen is a great shopping destination offers a thriving modern fashion scene as well as a great source of minimalist design and architectural inspiration.

Christiania copenhagen was one of the most unique and interesting experiences. A law-less environment where you cannot take pictures you submerge in a world that is fenced off from society but open to all. This is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Copenhagen, and abroad it is a well-known "brand" for the progressive and liberated Danish lifestyle. Christiania is the "losers' Paradise," because the creative and recreational values are found in rich measure in the area. The people in Christiania have developed their own set of rules, independently of the Danish government. See some of the shots we were able to capture...

destination : london

 51° 30' 0'' N  /  0° 07' o'' W

- the vintage showroom - a must see in london -

every trip to london encapsulates a visit to this incredible destination: the vintage showroom. 

Located in west london this showroom offers an ephemeral collection of vintage 

clothing & accessories. It is incredibly inspiring and you can spend hours scouring through 

the pieces including some that date back to the World War.

- soho -

- notting hill -

- wolf&badger -

one of our fav shopping destinations, this is a unique lifestyle boutique that 

provides a platform to showcase the best design talent from the 

UK and beyond, spanning fashion, accessories, jewellery and homeware.

- spitalfield markets -

this is London's oldest market and is full of trinkets and treasures if you are ready 

to really look through the stalls. It is a great shopping destination for fashion, jewellery, 

artwork through to old books, vintage cameras and a few homewares. 

- brick lane -

 A microcosm of London's shifting ethnic patterns, the area around Brick Lane in 

East London was once associated with poor slums and the scene of the crime for the 

Jack the Ripper murders. Whilst the notorious pub Ten Bells still stands, the area itself 

is now extremely popular with London’s edgy and artistic crowd, featuring galleries, 

restaurants, markets and festivals throughout the year.

The Old Truman Brewery at 91 Brick Lane houses a vibrant market where 

up-and-coming designers set up shop every Sunday selling a unique variety 

of clothes, handbags and jewellery. There are also vintage clothing stores and 

chic boutiques dotted around the area.

- hyde park -

destination : china

 23° 05' 0'' N  /  113° 10' o'' E

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chapter 01.

the fabric market

guang zhou china

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chapter 02.

the streets

guang zhou china 

 

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