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NLGX DESIGN – STREETWEAR

janvier 27th, 2012 Posted in ACCESSORIES, BEIJING, FASHION, GARMENTS

jan, 27 2012

: NLGX Design founders Michel Sutyadi (L) and his business partner Ed Hung (R) photographed in a NLGX store.

: NLGX Design latest brand Kommute is aimed at fashion conscious travellers.

: NLGX Design use contemporary subjects in their creations.

: NLGX Design store in busy Nan Luo Gu Xiang in Beijing.

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.

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TANG’ROULOU / CHILDREN & BABY CLOTHES

novembre 28th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, BEIJING, CHILDREN, CRAFTS, EMBROIDERY, FASHION, GARMENTS, HANDMADE

nov, 28 2011

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: Pierre-Yves Babin and Amélie Peraud the founder of Beijing-based children and baby clothes and accessories,Tang’Roulou.

: Chinese know-how with Xiao Liu who works on Tang’Roulou’s creations in one of the Beijing workshops.

: The lama monk-style reversible bag retails for 220 Rmb.

: Amélie Peraud, Tang’Roulou founder with the women of the « Baihua » cooperative who make handmade embroidery.

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 »

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PALOMA SANCHEZ / JEWELLERY

novembre 17th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, BEIJING, HANDMADE, JEWELLERY, LUXURY

nov, 17 2011

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: Beijing-based gemologist Paloma Sanchez flies all over the world to buy the gems she will later use in her jewellery.

: Paloma Sanchez examines a Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona with one of the goldsmith who works in her workshop in Beijing.

: A Paloma Sanchez necklace with an opal from Ethiopia and 3 black agates from Brazil.

: A rough aquamarine from Madagascar and a faceted one for this beautiful Paloma Sanchez ring.

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 »

JEWELLERY

Nicely Made in China is pleased to announce that you can now buy KHUNU KNITWEAR & SWEATERS through our website.

octobre 20th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, FASHION, GARMENTS

oct, 20 2011

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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.

Buy Khunu products using your discount code at the check-out to get a 10% reduction: “NMIC10”.

	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

	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

	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.

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MISCHA / HANDBAGS

octobre 10th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, CRAFTS, EMBROIDERY, FASHION, HONG KONG

oct, 10 2011

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: Michelle Lai photographed in Paris on the Ile de la Cité in the Vert-Galant park by the river Seine with one of her creation: the Overnighter bag of the Mischa Travel series.

: The Burgundy Coated Travel Wallet with a Japanese design created by Michelle Lai, Mischa Designs owner & designer.

: Michelle Lai created Mischa Designs in 2004. Her first collection was made out of Japanese vintage obis she collected over the years.

: The Mischa Designs Envelope clutch bag created by Michelle Lai the owner and designer of the company.

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 »

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HOIMING / LEATHER HANDBAGS

août 27th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, CRAFTS, FASHION, HONG KONG

août, 27 2011

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: Baldwin Pui and Hoi Ming Fung in their workshop in Central, Hong Kong.

: The 2 Tiger sofas Hoi Ming Fung and her partner Baldwin Pui created for Fendi’s « Fatto a Mano » project.

: The Bud Ebony bag shaped like a rosebud was the first bag created by the pair Hoi Ming Fung and Baldwin Pui.

: The Drawstring bat bag from Hoiming, another Nicely Made in China handbag.

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 »

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BEZ & OHO / HANDBAGS

août 12th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, CRAFTS, FASHION, HANDMADE

août, 12 2011

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: Annalisa Ryle, Bez & Oho owner with one of the handbags she makes in her office in Hong Kong.

: Bella (L) and Annalisa (R) select the rice bags that will end up being stitched together to make Bez & Oho handbags.

: Mrs Yip one of the Bez & Oho seamstress in Hong Kong.

: Annalisa, Bez & Oho’s owner, in her studio showing one of her latest handbags.

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 »

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INNOVASIANS / ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

avril 27th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, GREEN PRODUCTS, HONG KONG

avr, 27 2011

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: Innovasians owner, South Africa-born Lizette Smook, photographed wearing eco-towels, one of her star product. (Ph.Edmon Leong)

: This colorful dinnerware is made of a mix of rice husk (or rice hulls) and bamboo!

: The eco-friendly substitute for the rubber content of golf balls is a water-soluble polymer (polyvinyl alcohol). These balls are non-toxic, 100% water soluble and fully biodegradable.

This week Nicely Made in China (NMiC) goes green with Innovasians, a company which provides other companies with green solutions to their problems. Founded by Cape Town-born Lizette Smook, Innovasians has been around for just 4 years. Despite a busy schedule, Lizette found time for a chat with NMiC. Read the rest of this entry »

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IGUZZINI WATCHES

février 23rd, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, HONG KONG, LUXURY, SHANGHAI, WATCHES

fév, 23 2011

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: Stephane Michel who since 2007, with his brother Lander, has given a new lease of life to Federico Iguzzini Watches. He wears the OM watch from the Spiritual line.

: The Lunar Explorer Chronograph from Iguzzini Watches retails for US$ 4,200 and is limited to 50 pieces.

: The Old Shanghai caseback. The watch retails for US$ 3,500 and is limited to 50 pieces.

China is now the world’s third largest market for the consumption of luxury goods, behind the US and Japan. And according to some studies, by 2015, it will have become the largest! Today the luxury goods come mainly from foreign brands, but things are changing with the steady emergence of home-grown brands. Iguzzini Watches is one of these. Originally created in 1903 in Shanghai by Italian Federico Iguzzini, the company closed its doors around the middle of the 20th century. Fast forward to early 21st century when two Franco-Mexican brothers, Stephane and Lander Michel, on hearing about Mr Iguzzini’s story, decided to buy the name and give the company a new lease of life. Read the rest of this entry »

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SHULONG SNEAKERS

février 8th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, FASHION, SHANGHAI, SHOES, SPORT

fév, 08 2011

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: Alexandre Lagneau, Shulong designer and Brice Genin, Shulong General Manager.

: Shulong’s special « sponge » that gives the shoes its comfort and provides elasticity.

: A model with the denim Shulong.

: A very popular model called « Your Shu »: it comes with about 50 transfers that can be applied on the shoes with an iron.

Chinese sneakers are making a remarkable come back on the world fashion scene with a few historical brands competing for attention. Shulong is not a historical brand but its shoes come from a long tradition of shoe making. The company has been on the market for only 3 years and Nicely Made in China wanted to know more about it. Brice Genin, Shulong general manager, accepted to talk to us to explain to our readers how Shulong mixes something old – the classic Chinese sneaker- with the new technologies to turn it into a successful product. Read the rest of this entry »

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