Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Campaign

The lightness of being.

There’s something striking about this image from Giorgio Armani’s Spring campaign.

We attribute this to the sharp contrast of Simon Nessman’s dark outfit against a sterile and untainted looking beach. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot under the creative direction of Giorgio Armani, the campaign sums up the men’s collection right down to its core; lightness, geometric patterns and updated silhouettes.

We’re especially coveting the zigzag pattern shirt and the generously cut trousers that are nipped just at the knee. Despite the dark colors of the outfit, there’s a certain subtlety to the entire image that we can’t pin down but can definitely feel.

Club Monaco Brings The Hamptons to Hong Kong for the Spring 2012 Season

It’s a new year and a new wardrobe is just what the tailor ordered.

While we may still be buttoning up our wardrobe, fashion house Club Monaco wants us to start clearing some space for some new Spring clothes. Neonpunch got to take a early look at the new Spring line and take a few photos.

The designers over at Club Monaco have also kindly separated their designs into January, February, and March just to make things a little easier for those of us who are a little obsessive compulsive. You’ll also find a range of accessories to go with their new Spring line so you don’t have to walk all over Central to look for a matching belt or tie.

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Harvey Nichols Opens Second Hong Kong Location Today in Pacific Place

Good-bye Seibu, hello Harvey Nics!

They’ve been building it for a while now and it’s finally here – tonight Harvey Nichols second Hong Kong location opens in Pacific Place to a huge amount of fanfare with even the fashion-conscious Chief Executive of Hong Kong showing up to cut the ribbon!

Spanning 83,000 square feet with an investment amount of HK$150 million, the iconic luxury retailer is dedicated to offering shoppers an indulgent yet playful experience that will evoke a sense of surprise and discovery across six definitive pillars of destination shopping: Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear, Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewellery.

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3 Must-Buys in Our Elements Mall Shopping Guide #HongKong

We follow the Mainland hordes to Elements Mall and go for broke.

It used to be people came to Hong Kong to take a ferry ride, taste some dim sum or just soak up some of that colonial charm, but now it seems that people come for just one reason: shopping!

The absence of taxes on luxury goods in our little enclave of laissez-faire capitalism mean that if you’re heading home without a new Louis Vuitton you’ve obviously made some kind of mistake.  The best shoppers in Hong Kong are, without a doubt, the Mainland Chinese, so we’ve followed them to one of Hong Kong’s most mega malls, Elements Mall, to see what the must-have items are this season.

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Prada Unveils New Fall/Winter 2011 Menswear Collection in Hong Kong

The new line of menswear entirely redefines the modern male silhouette.

With broad shouldered upper-garments topping form fitting trousers Prada is introducing a powerful ultra-modern contrasting body shape.

Possibly the most exciting part of the collection is the use of new materials.  Prada combines heavy traditional materials like gabardine with brand new cutting edge Japanese light fabrics both of which offer a contrast to suede and stretch jersey.

The color choices are equally contrasted with gray tones along side pastels and bright metallics. Also prevalent is the use of Jacquard knitwear with its trademark geometric patterns and emphasis on metallic yarns.

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