26th Apr 2007
Khoon Hooi this Spring
If his spring line is any indication, many will be begging for him to transport his collection from Singapore to the US. Managing editor of Papierdoll, Ali Manning, went to Singapore in November to take a look at the emerging fashion week of that country and came back with great tidings. One designer that impressed her to no end was Khoon Hooi. In her words:
Khoon Hooi, who has designed his own line from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for over six years, made the biggest splash with the American delegation. Le Popov from Factory People knew from the moment she saw the collection that it was destined for her store, comparing it to Marni, and buyer Sylvia Ferrari called the clothes “exceptional looking.†Bows comprised of black beaded zippers were inventive and yet restrained, giving character to simple yet gorgeous silhouettes, and origami influenced the shapes without looking too ethnically derivative.
You can read the complete article here. | Click here for photos
With such a glowing review we’d have to judge this rising star’s Spring line as a collection worth having. We’re still trying to find a retailer here in the states that carries this collection. If you know of one, drop me a line: eva@papierdoll.net.
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April 26th, 2007 at 11:54 am
I believe Henri Bendels is picking up the line…
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April 30th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Thank you for double mentioning the sale at Naughty Secretary Club!
June 19th, 2007 at 8:37 am
i love this dress its so pretty i could fit n this dress and i would totally rock this dress