velvet sleeves
March 13, 2014
One thing I love about carrying Indonesian brands on FV is that I get to see amazinggggg collections. Indonesia is full of talents and their rtw brands are really good examples to look up to. Somehow when you see each different brand, you will see a consistent loyalty to the brand core elements and every collection is cohesive and just simply makes sense. It’s not rojak here and there, they know what they want and they stick to it. And best of all, the prices are just unbeatable because of their cheaper labour and manufacturing costs. Reallyyyy want Malaysian designers to get there too one day, but to be completely honest, it’s not as easy for our local designers here (everything’s generally so expensive!) so kudos to them for what they have achieved now.
For Kaca Kassidy, this is one of the first Indonesian brands we signed from Day 1. They’re just so cool and their clothes are so wearable and unique in terms of prints. And this jacket that I’m wearing here… the sleeves are velvet. VELVET! It’s so soft and luxurious, yet I also felt so sporty in it. I paired it with these unique pants from our local favourite Mimpikita. I already have another look I want to achieve with these pants; involving a plain white fishtail shirt I saw that was on 50% off…. #girlswillbegirls #sigh.
Wearing a jacket from Kaca Kassidy, inner top from FV BASICS, pants from Mimpikita, all FashionValet. Sling bag from Saint Laurent, scarf and inner from dUCk.
Cheaper labour costs mean that inevitably, there are labourers who are working for meagre pay, terrible work conditions and without much rights. Its not something that Malaysia (or any other country) should strive towards. Consumers having to pay slightly higher prices, is a natural consequence of there not being anyone being taken advantage of. We should be happy to do so, knowing that what we love wearing doesn’t come at the cost of others.
You have a valid point there, Melissa! I only hope we have more of you because being in the retail industry, I know not everyone’s happy paying higher prices. Everyone complains local designers & brands (I’m talking about the ones that actually produce their own collections) are too expensive even though a similar design and fabric at Zara is priced higher sometimes. Everyone would agree in theory with everything you said, but in reality, price sensitivity is a big factor in Malaysia.
I love seeing how your style has evolve now that you are sporting the scarf. different from a lot of people who have just started covering up, some of us tend to complain for not having a lot of choice of proper clothing to choose from. anyway love that you’re able to pull off the quirky and edgy style now. you look effortless. btw i’m still hoping to see Up shoes by Diana Rikasari on Fashion Valet π
yeah, when are you going to bring UP to FV?
I dont like this pairing. Definitely not a fan of the pants.
Saint laurent sling bag really doesnt match with this look either.
But the face i like. So pretty.
Kak Vivy, I really love what you’re wearing from top to toe especially your heels!!!!!!! Where did you get it from? π