Apple Tree accessories, we heart very much. The Thai label crafts out some fantastic and whimsical designs in silver and sometimes resin. Its designs are characterized by simple and witty styles that are youthful with a tinge of childhood nostalgia. There are humourous overtones in tea party designs or the rabbit with a scissors stuck out of its head – slightly macabre but also fun because the rabbit is too cute! There’s always something ticklish in misfortunate bunnies.

Now available at Front Row | 5 ann siang road

The Hunter and the Rabbit

Mad Tea Party knuckle ring

Artichoke Ring

Resin Barnacle Cuff

A.P.C rarely veers off from their clean aesthetics, so their A/W09 ad campaign was a bit of a surprise. Shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, culturesinbetween.net describes the campaign images as a “… dark beauty, mixing woven thick colours with graphic and pattern prints that perpetuates a bright warmth within a hellish season of weather and changing skies.” Well, yes. If it’s the same sort of photographic design aesthetics employed on Bjork CD covers, hell, it’s interesting and pretty enough – we don’t mind that at all. .

The French anti-brand do what they do best for A/W 09. These are mix and match exercises of basic staples that implore you to infuse a fair bit of individual styling (come on, there’s no effort in sensational pieces!)

This season, the interest is in the texture and fabrics. The lads can dabble with cobalt blue jumpers with tiny red, pinkish flacks, or quirky palette combinations in ultra-soft plaid shirts. Say what you want about corduroy, but the mustard and cherry coloured corduroy cords are just dandy. The core theme of tartan plaid continues in the women’s range. Highlights are the plaid ruffled front shirt, cream t-shirts with a minimal/vintage flock print, and the straight cut sleeveless dress with cuffed shoulders. The crepe jersey material adds a nice weight to the flattering cut.

A.P.C A/W10 is now available at Front Row | 5 ann siang road

Remember L.A Gear? Those sneakers which had soles that lighted up as you walked? My sister and I had a pair each when we were kids. They were the essence of cool. I would jump around a lot just to show off the lights, much to the amusement of my relatives. Unfortunately the trend died, as did the battery, so the sneakers were chucked aside, and the excitement we felt when we gazed down at our walking feet accompanied by flashing lights, was forgotten. I kinda miss them.

But obviously Mr Jimmy Choo (or rather, Tamara Mellon), didn’t forget. Or perhaps someone in the Choo house got inspired by Chanel’s light-bulb heels, because look! Jimmy Choo’s with plexiglass heels that light up!

Very useful, I must say. Think of what fashionistas could do with these. (1) They could dance in beat to the music at some club, and provide extra visual lighting effects. You can then tell whether they have any rhythm too. (2) They could share gossip in Morse code with another fashionista seated elsewhere. (3) When crossing the street at night, the motorists and drivers couldn’t miss you. (4) They could provide some light in the case of a blackout by, er, repeated, constant stomping.

I wonder what’s next. Why don’t the great shoe designers create killer heels that boast the comfort of crocs instead? Practicality, practicality.

Source: Joe Zee’s Twitter

Style, September 2009- Cotton Shirt with deer embriodery, available at Front Row

CLEO, September 2009- Dr Marens, available at Front Row

Catalog, September 2009- Yoke Shirt by Woods&Woods available at Front Row

Seventeen, September 2009- Raf Simons X Dr. Martens available at Front Row

FHM, September 2009- (Left) White Halter Swimsuit by Fab & Jo, (Middle) Sunglasses by Yohji Yamamoto for Linda Farrow

If you’re a street-style-fashion-blog-phile, you might have noticed this one particular pair of shoes that’s been seen everywhere.

Susie/Style Bubble

Hanneli

Karla/Karla's Closet

Rumi/Fashion Toast

Rumi/Fashion Toast

From Facehunter

It’s the Acne Atacoma ankle wedge, and the blogosphere’s heavyweights have obviously given their stompin’ stamp of approval. I’m liking it a lot myself: the design is simple and effective, and the subtle skeletal outline at the heel is just brilliant. The best thing about this shoe? It goes with ANYTHING, as illustrated above.

It probably won’t be easy to get your hands on this beaut. Oak has it, but already the version with the mirrored bottom is sold out. Guess everyone has been busy clicking around for these. If I had a pair, I’d give them a shelf of their own. So awesome.

Pictures: Style Bubble, Facehunter, Karla’s Closet, Fashion Toast

FHM, August 2009- Yohji Yamamoto for Prototype Sunglasses, available at Front Row

CLEO, August 2009- Cut Out Top by Yovia Jogia //+9 available at Front Row

I-Weekly, August 2009- Christopher Lee wearing Short-Sleeved Shirt by Woods&Woods, available at Front Row

Elle, August 2009- (From Left to Right) Deconstructed Dress and Hooded Jacket with Zipper, both by Demisemiquaver //+9; available at Front Row

Catalog, August 2009-  Tshirt with Embroidered Pocket by A.P.C, available at Front Row

Catalog, August 2009- 50s Cardigan by A.P.C, available at Front Row

Image source: Hermès

Hermès is calling in the recession. The luxury house’s Collier de Chien cuff bracelet can now be yours - free, with a little effort and glue. Possibly one of the most knocked-off cuffs, you can stave off buying the fake and make your own in any pretty paper you fancy. Simply download the pdf, cut along the lines, and follow the step-by-steps.

Make your paper Hermès Collier de Chien bracelet here.

And don’t they have humour. The flash to the pdf gratifies the less fortunate with a knowing line: “I want it, I’ll have it!” Easy, you get the iconic dog collar cuff bracelet in paper. Nevertheless, the helpful suggestions are some very good looking examples when made out of graph, purple tartan, or water-colour splashed pattern paper. Art Attack gone haute!

As luxury brands would go, the Hermès website is a bit of a pleasant surprise - fun things packaged in both luxe and wit. Alongside the usual run through of the brand’s history and iconic products, they’ve allowed bandwidth for quirks such as a charming, stop-motion animation of an aeroplane assembled from the distinctive Hermès orange boxes, and a classic fruit jackpot slot game using its Fruits and Arche de Noé wallets.

Progressive luxury branding that makes for a fun click-around. Yay! I’m youthful, not rich yet, but I’m impressed.