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  • Up Close and Personal with Kanch

    Friday, Jul 16, 2010 7:17PM / Members only


    Dear Blog-readers,

    If you've been wondering who's been writing your blogs the last few weeks, then I take this opportunity to introduce myself to you.

    I'm a Hong Kong girl, born and bred. I love to travel, love to try new cuisines, love to read, and learnt all my fashion knowledge from spending quality hours shopping at the malls and stores through the years.

    I started working for Kanchan early last month. When I first met Kanch at my interview, she wore denim shorts, a button up shirt, thick rimmed glasses and a very cool attitude. I had heard of and knew of Kanchan Couture, but I didn't know much about Kanch. In my quest to find out more about her and her experience as a designer, I sat down and asked her a few questions...


    Define what Fashion means to you.

    "Fashion means expressing who you are to the world and adding value to people's lives. Fashion is being in love.

    I am a creative person and this felt like the most natural way to express myself."

    What was your first Fashion memory?

    "It wasn't like at the age of 2 I knew I wanted to be a designer. It kind fell upon me like the rest of life does...However, when I was younger and my family lived in India, I remember my father traveling a lot for business. Once, on his way back from Hong Kong, he bought my mother a beautiful black-silk, pleated dress. I loved the way this dress looked. My mom has promised to pass this dress on to me...when she can part with it!"

    What was your most difficult moment when starting your own fashion label?

    "I cannot re-call one particular moment but yes there are times when you doubt what you're doing and why you're doing it. It is very difficult to juggle being different parts of the company all at once, you're the creative director, the sales, the PR, the HR, the cleaner..its an all in one role and often it can be overwhelming. But then you calm down and re-assess it all and just do one thing at a time, take one day and a time and breathe!"


    Knowing everything you know now about starting your own designer label,
    would you have done it all again?
    "Yes Yes Yes, without a doubt and I wouldn't do anything differently. It has been the most amazing experience of my life. Sure there are ups and downs, like anything else in life, but I cannot describe the feeling of waking up in the morning knowing that I am lucky enough to do what I love. I have met some amazing people, learnt a sea full of knowledge that no job could have given me, which has helped to build character in ways I could have only dreamt of. I am sure that this is not the only label that I'll have ever started - who really knows where life takes me. Just be sure to love what you do..life is too short!"

    I've learnt alot about Kanch since I started working here, she likes to listen to whatever song is stuck in her head over and over again until I know all the lyrics, she likes to do things differently from everyone else, which makes her stand out, and she likes 'char siu fahn' for lunch when we're having a really busy day at work and can't step out. All I know is working with her has been a breath of fresh air in this smoggy city, because she does what makes her happy...


    Enquiries 2117 2187 or email [email protected]
    www.kanchancouture.com | www.kanchancouture-bridal.com

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  • Launch of "Kanch" By Kanchan Couture at Vero Lounge

    Thursday, Jul 8, 2010 7:31PM / Members only

    Mix with Hong Kong’s socialites, celebs, expats, and flash photographers, next Wednesday at our launch party. 


    We team up with Vero Chocolates this summer to celebrate the launch of "Kanch" by Kanchan Couture

    "Kanch" by Kanchan Couture is our Spring-Summer Collection of 2010, a diffusion line of ready to wear clothes, which is all 100% cotton, casual, and comfortable. 

    Come and enjoy the fashion show while tasting the delicious goodies and drinks Vero Chocolates has in store for us.

    Date: 14th July, 2010
    Location: Vero Lounge, Fenwick Pier, Wanchai
    Time: 7-10.00pm
    · “Kanch Cocktail” on arrival by VERO mixologists plus offering great happy hour pricing
    · complimentary fashion show, handmade chocolates and delicacies
    · cash coupon from VERO to enjoy one-day-only exclusive discount on the Chocolate Gifts
     

    RSVP Required for this event, please call 2117-1782 or email [email protected]


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  • Kanchan Couture is now ready to wear, are you?

    Monday, Jun 28, 2010 7:58PM / Members only


    Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOcVEVUEh80



    This is the first of its kind by Kanchan Couture - Inspired by the works of Wim Wenders and Quentin Tarantino, this "Pulp Fiction" style video is the first viral marketing campaign for Kanchan Couture.

    We hope it makes you smile as much as it made us...

    Drop by the store, come see us and try on the clothes : 4th Floor, 108-110 Wellingto
    n Street, Central, Hong Kong

    Enquiries to [email protected] / phone: +852 2117 1782

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  • We Review: SEX & THE CITY 2

    Friday, Jun 25, 2010 4:51PM / Members only


    Watching Sex and the City was like seeing old friends again…hearing Carrie’s voiceover narration; watching how Charlotte’s life as a mother had progressed; being able to see that Miranda and Steve had survived their marital indiscretions; and Samantha…well she was still being Samantha.

    The girls go on an all expense paid holiday to Abu Dhabi and the middle-eastern getaway could not have come at a more opportune time. The women learn and analyze their relationships with their men and reaffirm the great bond that they have, letting us know that, sometimes… all you need is some “time with the girls”…

    The four girls give us incite into the lives of The 21st Century Woman. What’s great about our foursome, is that they have constantly been fighting against traditional forms and ideas of how women should act and how they are perceived. First it was, the single woman having sex …like a man. Now, ‘What happens after you say I do.’

    We find out from the movie, whether you’re a mother, lover, wife, or friend, is that relationships require work. It’s easier to accept others, than to change them. It’s wiser to understand them, than to get angry. And most of the time, it’s more fun to love ‘em, than to leave ‘em.

    There might not have been too much sex, and very little city, but the fashions did not fail. Our style guru Carrie sported some amazing clothes in this movie that we absolutely loved.

    We j’adored Carrie in Abu Dhabi, styling the Dior black tee, paired with a violet-grey frou frou skirt (see right). In our Demi-couture range you can find our pink frou frou skirt and pair it up with any of our low back tops, for a similar look.

    Trains on skirts and dresses are a lost art. Carrie wore a black dinner dress with a flowing train to her dinner with Aiden (see left). Much like the frou frou skirt, which also had a train, we pick trains to be a real show stopper at any event or party in town.

    To ease people back into skirts with trains, we offer a range of demi-couture skirts with removable trains, perfect for cocktail parties, balls or any evening event.


    Safari, tribal, prints and breezy summer clothing sets the trends for this summer’s ‘look’. Carrie’s white dress that she wore on her camel ride with the girls was amongst one of our many favorite looks from the film.

    Although we do not have clothes like this in our collection, we do have two summer dresses to offer this summer, which follow the trends. Our
    one shoulder Ikat dress, flaunts a tribal-looking design. Also recommended is our re-movable one strap dress, which comes in summer-crisp white. Both dresses are 100% cotton, ideal for summer wear.

    Don’t forget, our
     Super Summer Sale lasts until the 30th of June. If you’re in the area, come by and say hello. With up to 75% off, Power HoursChampagne Nights, how can you say no?

    At the end of the day, the movie managed to keep us updated on the lives of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte: their loves, lusts, and inner secrets of another lap of their life. If they came out with Sex and the City 3, guess what? We would still watch it. We are loyal to them, loyal to the fashions, and loyal to Sex and the City. We continue to be infatuated with the four ladies mainly because, in the wonderful words of Carrie Bradshaw,

    "Women come to New York for the two L's: Labels and Love."


    Fashion Film Rating: 3/5 

    images from: http://morningbounce.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/sex-and-the-city-2.jpg;http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sex_and_the_city_2_15-535x356.jpghttp://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sexandthecity2_poster.jpg

    Enquiries 2117 2187 or email [email protected] 
    www.kanchancouture.com | www.kanchancouture-bridal.com

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  • Kanchan Couture Summer Sale Starts!

    Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 7:08PM / Members only



    Starting on the 17th, until the end of June, our team at Kanchan Couture have been working hard to bring you a Summer Blitz Sale like never before and... YOU'RE INVITED!!

    We have never been more excited about the summer. Rain, typhoon, or shine, we want to make sure our customers always have something to wear.

    Walk-in to our store on 108 Wellington Street during sale period this month, to receive our special summer deals for 2010. 

    POWER HOUR - WEDNESDAYS


    Come in on any Wednesday during the Sale period between the POWER HOURS and get a FREE Limited Edition Summer Accessory designed especially for our summer sale. Kanch has created this year's 'must have' accesory, a sexy-satin-wristband, and you can receive this at a low cost of NOTHING. Yes, you read it correctly, no conditions, while stocks last, you can receive this accessory for absolutely free for simply walking into the store on the 23rd and 30th of June during Kanchan Couture's Power Hours. 

    Power Hour: 6.00 - 8.00 pm | 23rd June | 30th June 
    **While Stocks Last** 


    PRIVATE Champagne Nights

    If you haven't heard about the Private Champagne Nights happening during the sale period yet, then seek, hunt and be-friend a Kanchan Couture team member NOW. Each one of the girls' are hosting a private champagne night, with special discounts for their friends and of course some complimentary bubbly...

    Who's champagne night are you invited to? Kanch, Annie or Maice...

    Champagne Nights:
    17th June | 18th June | 24th June 


    Call Annie NOW for more details about the sale: 2117 1782 or email: [email protected]

    Shop Hours: 
    Monday - Friday 11.00 - 8.00 pm | Saturday 11.00 - 6.00 pm

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  • Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 11:54PM  [Report]
    M3GA <3
  • posted on Friday, Dec 31, 2010 3:11AM  [Report]
    Happy New Years from everyone at alivenotdead.com!
  • posted on Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 6:51AM  [Report]
    hey Kanch,
    Wishing you and yours the true blessings of the season...peace of mind, joy of heart and love all around.
    Merry CHRISTmas and may your New Year be filled with blessings beyond your imaginations.
  • Official artist 
    posted on Tuesday, Sep 23, 2008 4:09PM  [Report]
    Dear Kanch,

    Wonderful to see your work here. I love the playfulness you add with colors and different shapes to your designs. I will be looking out for you at the Smashbox Studios next fashion week.

    Peace,

    Rebecca
  • Official artist 
    posted on Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 12:03PM  [Report]
    hey

    its finally happening ... my grand opening of my club , i dunno if you have seen it or not .. but yes .. its nice ,grand , upscalke new york ./ london style kinda club .. you gotta see it to belive it - has a indoor area , massive out door area

    please rsvp with teh no of guest you have
  • Official artist 
    posted on Monday, Jul 14, 2008 7:46PM  [Report]
    i got it ... but will be back in hk from my business trip only on 25th

    will catch up wityh you soon , and i think after teh akon party...i wanna take a few guys up to zaza to check the venue out , if you game for it ... let me know
  • Official artist 
    posted on Monday, Jul 14, 2008 7:40PM  [Report]
    kanch ,

    check out my blog on teh club , and tell me if its grand enough for you to hold fashion shows
    ? hehehehe
  •  
    posted on Friday, Jul 4, 2008 3:37PM  [Report]
    hey kanch, was great to finally meet you! got your email. will reply soon...
  • Official artist 
    posted on Monday, Jun 23, 2008 7:25AM  [Report]
    heeeey kanch! Hope you're well :)
  • posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 11:08AM  [Report]
    love the pics!
  • posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 5:23AM  [Report]
    heehee congrats on the spotlight XD
  • Official artist 
    posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 12:23AM  [Report]
    Hi!! Yes I have heard some LOVELY things about you too!!..Event is June 29th.Yes actually. Have some great ideas!..Can you email me at [email protected] ?? I Cant wait to chat!! Im a fan of your fabulash designs! : ) xx
  • Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:03PM
    yep for a few min but left early
  • Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:59PM  [Report]
    you were at the AnD PARTY ?
  • Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:57PM  [Report]
    nope i cant add you as i dont have you re-mail or phone , can you private message me
    your e-mail
  • Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:49PM  [Report]
    welcome to alivenotdead.com !!!
  • Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:48PM  [Report]
    hi kanchan ,

    its nice to see fellow indians coming out and fulfilling their dreams and this siite is definatley the right choice for you to go ... im sending you a private message but says i need to be a friend ... :( its regarding fashion shows if you wanna do any .
  • posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:01PM  [Report]
    very interesting person and blog.. i'll definitely keep track of it!
  • posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:47PM  [Report]
    Welcome to AnD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:13PM  [Report]
    babe you are in the spotlight now :DDD
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