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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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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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M. LAU ON HING / QIPAO TAILOR

août 4th, 2011 Posted in CRAFTS, FASHION, GARMENTS, HANDMADE, HONG KONG

août, 04 2011

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: Mr Lau On Hing the qipao maker in his workshop in Lan Kwai Fong in the heart of Hong Kong island.

: When Mr Lau makes a qipao with a double lining, it must be glued and then stitched together.

: Mr Lau shows one of his latest creation: a qipao made of silk and French lace from Calais.

: Mr Lau also makes jackets like this one made on Italian silk.

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 »

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CREATIVCULTURE – ONLINE DESIGN CONTEST

juillet 13th, 2011 Posted in BEIJING, DESIGN, FASHION, GARMENTS, INITIATIVE, PHOTOGRAPHY / ART

juil, 13 2011

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: CreativCulture latest winner is called Sweet Child.

: Dong Li Jun (董丽珺) working on the latest delivery of T-shirts in CreativCulture’s Beijing offices.

: The June 2011 designs on CreativCulture T-shirts.

: Daniel Meller, CreativCulture founder and driving force. He’s set himself the mission of promoting Chinese creativity!

« Creative » and « Creativity » are words heard every time we turn on the TV or read a newspaper, be it in China or around the world. Chinese creativity is the particular issue that California-born Daniel Meller has decided to promote with his present endeavour. Now based in Beijing, he sells T-shirts printed with designs created by Chinese and others. In a recent interview with Nicely Made in China (NMiC) he explains how his company, CreativCulture, works. Read the rest of this entry »

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OZARK – OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT

juin 7th, 2011 Posted in BEIJING, GARMENTS, SPORT

juin, 07 2011

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: Mr Hans Schallenberger, Ozark founder and managing director photographed in his Hong Kong office.

: A Chinese mountain guide trains with Olivier Balma – China Mountain Development Institute’s technical director – wearing an Ozark polaire fleece jacket and backpack on the South ridge of the « glacier blanc » peak in the Massif des Écrins in the Hautes-Alpes department in France. (Ph.Olivier Balma)

: An aspiring Chinese mountain guide wearing an Ozark down jacket in the Mount Bogda base camp in the Bogda Ola range in Xinjiang, Western China. (Ph.Olivier Balma)

: Nicely Made in China tents by Ozark in the Bogda Ola range in Xingjiang, Western China. (Ph.Olivier Balma)

If, having read last week’s article on travel company Global Nomad, you decided to go trekking, you may find you need some of the equipment produced by today’s guest, Swiss-born Hans Schallenberger! Nicely Made in China (NMiC) has found the perfect brand for you. Started 15 years ago but still barely known beyond China, Ozark [website in Chinese] sells outdoor gear exclusively to the Chinese market. NMiC talked to Mr Schallenberger, Ozark’s founder and managing director, to discover what has made the brand such a success story. Read the rest of this entry »

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