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BUBBLE-MOOD / FASHION DESIGN

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Bubble-Mood is a new Shanghai-based fashion brand created by 3 young Parisian entrepreneurs in 2009. Olivia Gurdjian, one of the 3 creators of the company arrived in China in 2006 after media studies at the Sorbonne in Paris. She quickly realised that Shanghai was the perfect place to start a fashion business. With her business partner Margaux Painvin and her husband Lucas Gurdjian, the trio created Bubble-Mood which is now attracting an increasing amount of attention from fashionistas. In the following interview Olivia tells Nicely Made in China (NMiC) how it all started.

 

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CHRISTMAS 2012 / KHUNU YAK WOOL KNITWEAR & SWEATERS

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Dear readers

Building on the success of last year we’re again teaming up with Julian Wilson of Khunu, the company that produces fashionable yak wool sweaters. With Christmas only 2 weeks away there’s still time to order for delivery in time for Christmas Day. All orders arriving before December 18th are guaranteed a Christmas delivery with free delivery on orders above US$ 600. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) readers using the coupon code « NMIC10″ at the check-out will get a 10% discount on all Khunu products.

Below you will find 3 entirely new models of the Khunu collection:

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

Made with a merino outer knit and a soft, warm yak inner to ensure comfort, its asymmetric zip and shaped fit give it a more flattering and original look.
10% reduction after using the discount code « NMIC10″.

Click here to buy this Sun Lin sweater

100% pure yak wool inner body / 100% merino wool outer body this sweater is cut to flatter with a subtlely contrasting yak wool inner knit for added warmth and comfort.
10% reduction after using the discount code « NMIC10″.

Click here to buy this Sandy Irvine sweater

100% pure yak wool body 9-gauge ribbed main body. Our warmest garment and the one best suited to taking things easy.

10% reduction after using the discount code « NMIC10″.

Click here to buy this Shipton sweater

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MEUH! / FASHION DESIGN

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Latest: Meuh! stopped its activities in June 2012.

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 ».

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

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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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HOIMING / LEATHER HANDBAGS

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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 »

M. LAU ON HING / QIPAO TAILOR

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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 »

CREATIVCULTURE – ONLINE DESIGN CONTEST

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« 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 »

OZARK – OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT

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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 »

KHUNU / YAK WOOL KNITWEAR

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Winter can be very cold and very long in the North of China!  In its search for the perfect sweaters to keep warm, Nicely Made in China has come across Khunu, a young brand which deserves attention. Created by Julian Wilson, an ex-British army officer and Aaron Pattillo, who used to work as a manager for the Clinton Foundation, the company was created 18 months ago. Already, their sweaters are to be found on the shelves of fashionable stores in hip Swiss and Californian ski resorts. NMiC talked to Julian about finding the right wool and the challenges of living up to the expectations of nomads. Read the rest of this entry »

SHULONG SNEAKERS

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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 »