Posts by: Vicky Lee

The appearance of Black Tie on an invitation can stir up feelings of panic even in the most fashionable of fashionistas. While men can get away with donning a tuxedo, the mysterious cypher of “business casual”, “creative black tie” or “eveningwear” scribbled in tiny italics somewhere on the page doesn’t shed any light...

It’s official: the jumpsuit has graduated from a drab piece of work clothing to a wardrobe staple for chic soirees, summer weddings and even Royal Ascot – news is just in it finally made the dress code for the exclusive horse racing event this year. Favoured by the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Gwen Stefani and Solange...

Courtesy of 1 Hotel South Beach Gone are the days when travelling in style meant sacrificing sustainability for comfort. As travellers are becoming more conscious of their impact on the environment, a new generation of luxury hotels is going green, committing both to the well-being of their guests and the planet. One...

Oysters are one of my absolute favourite foods because their savoury flavour tastes like the ocean to me. Whenever I travel to a sea destination like South Beach, Miami, I always look for them on the menu. If you’re ever in Miami, I recommend a trip to the Baoli restaurant, a swanky locale situated in the city’s...

Gone are the days when street style was all about throwback jerseys, ripped denim jeans and piled on bracelets. In recent years, street style has undergone a couture makeover that has seen women up the fashion stakes and take to the streets draped in inspiring outfits that ooze edginess and sophistication. From...

Panda Sequin Dress Philip Colbert is, without the shadow of a doubt, one of the most eclectic designers I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. A philosopher, fashion designer, artist and singer/songwriter rolled into one, he gave life to “The Rodnik Band”, a multi-disciplinary fashion project that merges together art,...

In France, the humble wheat sheaf is a powerful symbol of prosperous times, representing both wealth and abundance. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the country’s most illustrious designer, Coco Chanel, adopted it as her personal talisman, scattering the wheat motif all over the walls and furniture of her 31...

Vicky Lee, Daniella Karnuts, Nadya Abela My friend Nadya Abela and I had the pleasure to organize an afternoon of fashion, fun and tea for one of my favourite luxury fashion brands, Safiyaa London on Feb 23rd. Founded by Daniela Karnuts, Safiyaa is a demi-couture brand that blends traditional couture techniques with...

Project Polunin: Sergei Polunin and Natalia Osipova dancing at the Banqueting House Dubbed the most gifted dancer of his generation, Sergei Polunin shocked the dance world when he left the Royal Ballet with absolutely no warning, a move that cemented his reputation as the “bad boy of ballet” gained through the...

Whenever I hit the gym, I head straight to the TRX Training System, a set of two yellow and black adjustable straps that strengthens the core like nothing else I’ve tried before. TRX is my favourite workout for abs and glutes because when my hands or feet are firmly fitted in the TRX straps, leaving only two flimsy...