Event: Shanghai Tang Spring/Summer 2014 Trunk Show

It's amazing the amount of events being hosted this month by various retailers and exhibitors in Kuwait, and the fact that the Arab Summit was held a few days ago in our town did not help at all with the events-hopping. Most main roads were either completely jammed or closed for security reasons, and as a result I missed quite a few of the events which I was planning to go to (sorry to all of those who invited me to their events and I was unable to show up).

Anyhow, I managed to pass by Shanghai Tang's Spring/Summer 2014's trunk show at the Avenues Mall last Tuesday. The Chinese fashion lifestyle brand showcases various products ranging from ready-to-wear, bespoke tailoring, fashion accessories, to home and decoration. They main focus of the event was to highlight its Spring/Summer women and men's collection, they had a mini runway show, I posted a few photos on my instagram. They also had a Chinese calligrapher who instantly illustrates your name in chinese beautifully. The collection appeals to those who are in the look out for something modern yet with an oriental twist, a new sense of volume, fresh use of colour and relaxed silhouettes. And here are some highlights of the evening...

Heba Al Mansour of Kuwait's Shanghai Tang elegantly dressed in the brand's top and jade-decorated belt

Loved this statement ring by Shanghai Tang

A Shanghai Tang tee for the cute mini ones too.

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