Virginie Fournier, Shanghai Trio founder.
Dear readers
It’s our pleasure to announce that Nicely Made in China has a new partnership. This time it is with the handcraft company Shanghai Trio. An article giving the latest news and development about the company is on our other website www.partners.nicelymadeinchina.com.
We hope you’ll enjoy reading Virginie Fournier ‘s recent interview- see picture.
This week’s story comes from “Paris of the East”, as Shanghai used to be fondly known. We meet Hélène Meunier, a young French mother of 2, long term Shanghai resident and the creator of the Meuh! fashion brand. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) caught up with her between fittings to talk about her love of vintage clothes and how her brand has been adopted by fashion-conscious Shanghai « belles ».
Every day thousands of brands are launched onto the world market, among them, an increasing number from emerging countries. This week Nicely Made in China (NMiC) is happy to give centre stage to NLGX, a new Chinese street-wear brand. Created in 2008 by Michel Sutyadi and Ed Hung, NLGX recently opened a store at Beijing’s Capital Airport Terminal 3 and is about to open another one. Quite an achievement for such a young brand, and so to help NMiC learn more, we interviewed Michel Sutyadi.
If you live in Northern China, chances are that on a cold winter’s day you’ve bought ‘tang hu lu’, those little skewers of toffee smothered fruits. But there’s another ‘tang hu lu’: Tang’Roulou (written phonetically), is a Chinese company created by French-born Amélie Peraud in 2004 which has in 7 years become synonymous with ‘made in China’ quality children and baby clothes and accessories. Read the rest of this entry »
If Indiana Jones was a woman and a gemologist his name would probably be Paloma Sanchez. In a recent interview with Nicely Made in China (NMiC), Paloma recounts some of her adventures around the world’s hot spots and how she creates her jewellery. Read the rest of this entry »
Dear readers
We are happy to announce that starting today with “Khunu sweaters”, our readers are now able to buy these beautiful yak wool sweaters via our Nicely Made in China website.
By using the discount code “NMIC10” and as an introductory offer any NMiC reader who purchases through this link, will receive a 10% discount on all Khunu men’s and women’s sweaters and fashion accessories. Just use this coupon code: “NMIC10” at the check-out.
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Crafted from pure Himalayan yak wool, we paired a traditional cable knit body with finely ribbed sleeves and a subtle yet distinctive flash of color on the right cuff. 10% reduction after using the discount code « NMIC10″. Click here to buy this Cortina sweater |
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Created in the Himalayan mountains, the Ella is lightweight and warm with a flattering feminine cut. 10% reduction after using the discount code « NMIC10″. Click here to buy this Ella sweater |
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This men’s sweater is created from 100% yak wool in a subtly textured and durable 9-gauge milano knit. It features the uniquely designed Khunu elbow patches for added durability and a touch of style.
10% reduction after using the discount code « NMIC10″.Click here to buy this Slingsby sweater |
Below you will find our original interview with Julian Wilson published last February, where he shares his passion for these unique products.
If, like Hong Konger Michelle Lai, you travel a lot, you might be on the lookout for the perfect travel bag. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) caught up with Michelle in Paris on her way to the contemporary fashion fair Rendez-Vous. Born in Toronto, she is the founder and creative director of Mischa. She talked about her passion for Japanese textiles and how her life changed when she began to create handbags. Read the rest of this entry »
Hoi Ming Fung and Baldwin Pui, business and life partners, created “Hoiming” in 2007, making leather handbags, which are steadily growing in popularity and reputation in the world of fashion accessories. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) met them in their workshop in Hong Kong where they talked about their passion for leather and fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
Today Nicely Made in China (NMiC) shares with you a beautiful story and a great product. Annalisa Ryle arrived in Hong Kong 13 years ago via the volunteer route working with the St. Stephen’s Society – in fact her office is still on the charity’s premises in Hong Kong. 5 years ago she founded Bez & Oho (after the biblical characters Bezalel and Oholiab), a company which makes cool handbags out of recycled rice bags while providing jobs to vulnerable people. Read the rest of this entry »
In the high-speed world that is China today, we at Nicely Made in China (NMiC) find it reassuring to discover that some things don’t change! NMiC recently met with Mr Lau, a qipao or cheongsam tailor, in his workshop in Hong Kong. A sprightly sexagenarian with a mischievous smile, he has for 50 years been hand-making exquisite qipao – a form of traditional Chinese dress. Originally from Shanghai, he came to Hong Kong aged 14 to learn the craft and is now one of the last remaining ‘Shanghai tailors’, as they’re known in Hong Kong, still working today. Read the rest of this entry »
