Folio 线 STYLE Edited by Marianna Cerini / [email protected] RADAR LIFE & STYLE

COVET UNDER THE LENS MADE IN CHINA Cray Cray for Prints Cavalli’s New China Girl Lalu does homemade skincare products that are chemical-free, 100 percent natural and so Patterned clothes and playful New China Girl is the name of Roberto Cavalli’s latest divine-smelling you might be tempted to motifs are all the rage these collection, unveiled at Milan Fashion Week last month. eat them instead of smother them on your days – so much so that, often, The Italian designer looked east for his Autumn/Winter body (papaya-mango body cream anyone?). anything lower down the food 2015 line, presenting a sartorial vision influenced The range spans scrubs, creams and body chain than a leopard spot looks by the modern spirit of China, such as Ming-vase- butters, all made with luxurious ingredients meek. Whimsical, bold and inspired floral prints on dresses and skirts, rather like avocado, jojoba, coconut oil and sweet China-inspired (its name is than the hackneyed cliches. Other traditional Chinese almond oils. ‘Acupuncture’) this men’s shirt elements shone throughout the lineup: coats, trousers The entrepreneur is also happy to by Shanghai brand Batabasta and dresses featured gold pagoda buttons while long customize her recipes according to clients’ is right on trend. Embrace it overcoats sported cloisonné-enamel-inspired linings. needs and skin types, and is currently boys – you’re going to look rad. Maggie Cheung’s turn in Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood working on a spring selection influenced by RMB800. for Love made an appearance too, inspiring a modern cocktails – think Piña Colada and Margarita- > batabasta.com, contact them directly windowpane check incorporated on quite a few inspired scrubs. A joy to use, each Lalu treat to order garments. Sitting in the front row was Crouching Tiger, is also incredibly affordable: scrubs go for Hidden Dragon actress Michelle Yeoh. That’s what we call RMB88-98 a jar, while body lotions are a collection with purpose – a very, very obvious one. RMB120/160 each. A wholesome deal all round. For many, the thought of going organic pioneers campaigning for products that are > Delivery charges in Beijing range from RMB12-16. To feels like a confusing and expensive authentically ‘green.’ Enter beauty brand SPOTLIGHT place an order, check Lalu's Facebook page, contact to use light colors business, whether it’s food, clothing or Lalu. Founded in Shanghai by Senegalese her at [email protected], or add her on Wechat Mario Duyuchen, to naughty things lifestyle products. But don’t lose faith. Adja Lalu (Lalu being a nickname referring (AdjaLalu) up. Among chemical charlatans and pricey to the young proprietress’ dreamy, wild Fashion Designer brands there are still those trusted and funky approach to life), the venture If you could dress a style icon, who would that be? OVERHEARD Can I say myself? Do you have any advice for “FOR AN INTERNATIONAL the local fashion Rainy Pop scene? Design collection Seletti Wears Less is more. BRAND – PLUS Toiletpaper ranges from quirky > www.marioduyuchen. to raunchy to surreal – it’s just What’s your background? For your debut fashion show, com overall badass. An example? This I spent my childhood in Jeju you had ‘real people’ rather ADD GOLD INTO ultra-pop ‘lipstick’ umbrella. Island, South Korea and moved than models walk the runway. Boasting bold advertising to many different places Why is that? graphics from the 60s, it’s sure growing up. I studied art and I wanted to show that my THE EQUATION – to make you stand out in the design at the Accademia di clothes can be worn by anyone rain and have you wishing for a Belle Arti in Rome and, after – you don’t have to be super downpour. RMB380. graduating, joined the World tall and skinny to sport a piece AND I THINK THAT > www.10corsocomo.cn Luxury Association as a PR. I by Mario Duyuchen. I like to left that job for more fashion- think that my brand belongs to oriented roles – as fashion ordinary people – yet when you COMBINATION IS GOING director for a bespoke Dutch wear one of my creations, you men’s suits company and as are no longer ordinary. fashion host for the Trend TO APPEAL IN CHINA” Your aesthetic in three words. Group. I decided to go solo last Simple, elegant, classic. year, and launched my first ...said Chris Jones [somewhat clunkily, we and follows the popularity of the gold iPhone. collection here in Beijing last How would you describe your should add], an analyst for research firm According to projections from the tech giant, December. style? Canalys, on Apple’s decision to release the the PRC alone should push its global sales to I am quite old-fashioned when Apple Watch in an 18-karat gold edition. 15 million units this year. Looks like President What brought you to Beijing? it comes to style. I like black Priced at about RMB126,800, the timepiece, Xi’s crackdown on conspicuous consumption The desire to study modern and white, solid hues and which goes on sales this month, is expected is not worrying the Californian corporation Chinese literature. silhouettes. Occasionally, I like to tap right into China’s appetite for luxury, one bit.

16 | A PRIL 2015 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | APRIL 2015 | 17