Down Factor
Sometimes, everything just comes into place on their own, without urging. When I was in Tokyo last month, I noticed that they have down products all over in the market from all levels, be it made by local designer, or oversea’s brand like Moncler, of course. Among all, Moncler has the best designs I must say. Just two weeks ago, a friend of mine who’s now in Canada sent me pictures of Moncler and asked for advise. Even for someone like me who don’t like sportswear have to admit that they have surpassed functionality to a fashion notion, I was tempted to check them out at least. Then out came the news about Thom Browne’s joining at the new line Gamme Bleu, a male counterpart to Gamme Rouge, which was designed by Alessandra Facchinetti and now by Giambasttista Valli; the latter both have the delicate hands to create the very beautifully made ‘down couture’. As for men’s, I wasn’t really intrigued by previous crossover with Junya Watanabe or Balenciaga, both are now defunct; but Thom Browne’s creative input will definitely be an added-value. I checked the current collection on their official website, what’s shown in front of me are somewhat very T.B. already. Not only do they have the usual blouson style, but also with tailored jacket, knit and shorts, all with the air of French preppy spirit. It’d be really interesting to see what else could Browne do more to the brand.
Then, when I’m really looking forward to it’s arrival, the news came. Adrienne Ma, daughter of Joyce Ma, who opened the 2nd store of Y’s Mandarina Duck in Hong Kong yesterday has announced that she has carried Moncler and a boutique will be followed suit in Central, HK next month. I’m very happy for her.
