From a career defining role as launch Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar India, to her work as an international chronicler of fashion trends, Sujata Assomull has long harnessed the power of her own cultural background to become the go-to resource in the industry for commentary on India and the Middle East’s evolving and dynamic markets. Now…
Author: PAKT World
Wardrobe Therapy by Pakt is a website about the love of clothing and how we should manage, care for our clothing, shoes and bags. We will share our expert advice on wardrobe management and some tips we have learnt through our professionals that work with Pakt. Fashion has a story and we hope to share of the story with you whilst helping you to learn more about caring for your treasured belongings...
The Pick: Fashion Unites
Fashion is coming together in support of Ukraine, with Ukrainian creative Olya Kuryshchuk of 1 Granary publishing an open letter ‘Fashion Unites Against War’ — calling for the industry to unite against the war taking place in the eastern European country. Major brands like Balenciaga and its parent company Kering are making public statements, donating to the UN World…
Wardrobe Insider: Nicole Froelich
As one of Asia’s most in-demand wedding planners, nobody knows how to set the mood like Nicole Froelich. The creative force behind Nicole Please, her bespoke wedding event company, she has chalked Celina Jade and Han Geng’s wedding among stellar events she’s planned over the last few years. Born in Zurich, the half Taiwanese, multi-lingual, whirlwind started her career in hospitality, but quickly became known…
Shop Her Wardrobe: Dervla Louli Musgrave
As the founder of luxury wellness travel platform Compare Retreats, Dervla Louli Musgrave has a show-stopping wardrobe with pieces from all over the world. With the recent arrival of her baby boy, she’s ready to get PAKT and list some of her favourite pieces on Vestiaire Collective. Want to know what gems she’s giving up? Well, there’s the…
The Pick: A Handmade Christmas Tree
Every year The Upper House commission a leading architecture and design studio to create a bespoke tree, and over the years it’s produced a rich history of stunning, Insta-worthy Christmas trees. 2021 is no different, with longstanding friend of the house Victoria Tang-Owen of Victoria Tang Studio presenting the East-meets-West concept A Handmade Christmas tree…
Wardrobe Insider: Victoria Tang-Owen
Founder, creative director, mother, entrepreneur, and charity president — it’s fair to say the force of nature that is Victoria Tang-Owen is thriving. Having launched multidisciplinary design studio Thirty30 Creative with her husband Christopher Owen in order to work with brands on existing concepts, 2020 saw them set up Victoria Tang Studio. Following recent collaborations with Artistic Director Kim Jones and artist Kenny Scharf…
The Pick: The Lip Locket Necklace
For the last 10 years, admirers of Kristen Stewart’s punk lock necklace have been chasing her long-time makeup-artist turned jewellery designer Jillian Dempsey hoping for one of their own. Stewart’s silver piece was a one off, but now Dempsey has launched a new necklace inspired by the original: The Lip Locket Necklace. With a nod…
Wardrobe Insider: Cheryl Leung
Historically, Hong Kong’s strong fashion manufacturing roots meant emerging local designers took a back seat to global brands and fast fashion but, in the last decade an increasing number of creative entrepreneurs have launched brands that are bringing a whole new perspective to the local fashion scene. Leading the way with her feminine dresses and…
Wardrobe Insider: Inna Rodchenko-Highfield
Inna Rodchenko-Highfield speaks to PAKT about dream collaborators, whose wardrobe she covets and what one fashion item conveys who she is sartorially.
The Pick: Justine Lee x Ilio Smeraldo
For years, Justine Lee has been capturing the attention of street style photographers and Instagram scrollers with her chic yet edgy aesthetic, which features clean lines and a touch of leopard. Now the sought-after fashion stylist and consultant for big names brands including Prada, Chloe and Moda Operandi has added designer to her résumé. Last month, Lee unveiled a slouchy,…