Black Bettie

Hi

I'm a Sydneysider in HK this week looking for some great international or HK label jeans that suit girls with curves. Can anyone recommend a boutique with an interesting selection of denim brands?

I tend to go for black skinny, high waisted rock chick jeans but they need to have enough coverage in the butt and waist area - not slipping down to reveal any love handles. A little stretch in the fabric is ideal.

I am a size 10-12 and I know that is not always great in HK. But you huys have to have a better selection of jeans that we do in Australia. Yeah, you'll go "But, Ksubi etc." Whatever.

Thanks

Melissa

Is it just me or Australia, but has it been a terrible year for women's shoes?

I now have to buy my shoes online, which is fraught with risk.

Everywhere I go there are cardboard shoes going for at least $100. What the? Maybe that's the reality of globalization. But even the designer end has not had a great harvest this year.

Have you found any light through the 2008 shoe debacle? Let me know. I am depressed as hell

The new W hotel in Hong Kong's pool has impressive credentials but have you got a better favourite? And why?

Hi

I am a Sydney based jewellery writer and will be in Paris in December. I want to dig up some interesting jewellery boutiques and boutique jewellers. I am not interested in the big houses but the places their creative directors go for inspiration - be it markets, art deco dealers, and emerging young talent's workshops. Where are they? Who are you?

Thanks!

I need to interview a HK or Shanghai based fashion stylist who works with the leading female actresses, on their fashion do's and don'ts. Can you recommend anyone, or an agency in HK or Shanghai that reps creative teams so I can check their website for a suitable stylist?

Gracias

...and how did you break the drought?

Yes I want to know too. Tokyo bars with atmosphere and where you can hear yourself talk; secret bars; bars Guitar Wolf might frequent; latin bars...

I currently really want to check out Peppermill in Vegas though. Any bar with a fire in a pond in front of your seat has got to be worth visiting

Does anyone know where Guitar Wolf drink in Tokyo or are they all homebodies?

A part-time homebody who needs to get out of town badly

I saw the band on Friday night here in Sydney.Those men all know how to wear black really well (sadly something Australian men fail at), but Toru is particularly tasty

Yeah, I thought Hye might be in one and I know she's Korean. I need to buy an editorial of a Chinese supermodel for an Australian mag and if I can't get Du Juan, I need some backups.

in Shanghai and Beijing, and OK, HK?

Who are your favourite emerging Chinese models at the moment?

Does anyone know the name of the Asian models in the current campaigns:

Anna Molinari

Miu Miu

I know it's not Du Juan.

Rob R - can you please give a heads-up on the best local fashion designers to check out in Shanghai?

I believe he's Toronto born of Greek/German ancestry. He's quite a Japan enthusiast - understandably, with his minimalist leanings. He's stocked in Tokyo at LOVELESS.

Apathetic fashion folk. Oh well, I can't say I'm surprised but it was worth putting the question out there. I was after young designers because I was researching a piece for an indie women's mag who's target audience is 18-25.

Black everything and too much white dog fur - this is the last time I crash at my best friend's place for a while. Pet central and immaculate presentation are at logger-heads...

Gig I wish I'd made it to: Prince's aftershow gig at jazz joint, The Basement, in SYDNEY a couple of years back

Dates fuzzy but I'll try harder with venues

Ozomatli, anytime!

Latryx @ The Globe, Newtown, SYDNEY

Quannum Spectrum collective @ La Scala. Kings Cross, LONDON

Michael Franti and Spearhead band members, acoustic set @ Redfern Benefit, South Sydney Leagues Club, SYDNEY, 2002

Brooklyn Funk Essentials @ The Jazz Cafe, LONDON

Tina Turner, in SINGAPORE with my parents when I was a kid

Let me know if you check it out in person soon. I haven't actually stayed there but it's on the to-do list.

Who are the top ten designers under 30 doing their piece/peace for the world through their label?

Send me your revolutionaries now.

Where are the best places to check out high and low end local designers in Shanghai?

Your Paris entry isn't that inspired but I know how difficult it can be to get a room in Paris sometimes.

Your Barcelona and Vegas entries look interesting, but check out the Hollywood Stars Bungalow in LA - a bargain for US$149.00 per night (3 nights min) and sleeps up to 6!

A real piece of history too for cinephiles.

http://www.vrbo.com/85953

Could you please give your top 3-5 China based fashion labels? Established and up-and-coming both welcome.

Who's work do you rate on the red carpet? Kate Young? Phillip Bloch? David Thomas?

Let me know. I am particularly interested to hear who you think is hot in the hip-hop industry.

I urgently need a run down of the best bars and clubs in Cannes.

Is Cannes got good nightlife all year round or only in summer and during the film festival?

What bars and clubs are popular during the film festival?

I am particularly after stylish venues, not cheesey Euro chic. Slick hotel bars are cool though.

Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!!

Merci

salut