Thursday, November 7, 2013

KRONENBOURG 1664 L'APERITIF FASHION GRAND FINALE AT MAJESTIC HOTEL BALLROOM WAS WON BY ELLIE LIM MEI LI!

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THE KRONENBOURG 1664 L'APERITIF FASHION GRAND FINALE 2013 WAS A MASSIVE SUCCESS AS 9 FINALISTS SKETCHED, PATTERNED, CUT, SEWN, STITCHED AND SCISSORED TO WIN THE COVETED, PRESTIGIOUS, PRECIOUS AND PRICEY PRIZE OF A 3 MONTH INTERNSHIP WITH LEADING BRITISH DESIGNER NICOLAS GEORGIOU WHO IS NOT ENGLISH BY THE WAY BUT GREEK AND  BASED IN ATHENS. 
Ellie Lim Mei Li with her fabulous collection which won her a 3-month internship in London with Nicolas Georgiou
The winning collection by Ellie Lim Mei Li
MD of Carlsberg/Kronenbourg 1664 Malaysia Henrik Andersen welcoming Ellie Lim on stage who is hidden by her model
Datuk Professor Jimmy Choo congratulating winner Ellie Lim Mei Li. Look at Gillian's J-Lo ass, so nice!
Fashion icon Gillian Hung and flashy Kee Hua Chee


The winner Ellie Lim Mei Li will however intern with Nicolas Georgiou in London since Kuala Lumpur is more fashion savvy than the Greek capital and anyway Greece is on its last financial legs and luxury fashion is really not top priority. He is currently tasked with revitalising Ossie Clarke which sells in Debenham's. 

Nicolas Georgiou graduated from the ultra prestigious Central St Martin's School of Art and Design in 1992 and interned in Paris with Christian Lacroix and Balenciaga.

Since Kronenbourg 1664 is France's leading fashion beer and the choice of fashionistas everywhere, it begs the question why Ellie Lim was not sent to Paris. London is one of the Top 3 Fashion Capitals which include Paris and New York though in Asia it is Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

With the tri-coloured rosettes and the colours of the French flag monopolising the decor and a huge Eiffel Tower smack inside Majestic's Ballroom, the effect was tres chic. The dress code was 'French Chic' though Datin Winnie Loo was the only one who looked the part with her Chanel suit. 

Everything was ala mode French except the prize which was cool Britannia! Of course if this was the Marmite or Guinness (which is more Irish by the way) contest, then London made sense. 

Indeed the Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia which produces Kronenbourg 1664 declared "Staying true to its brand personality of French culture, lifestyle and allure, Kronenbourg aspires to develop the local booming fashion scene." Personally I find it tough to envelope myself with French culture in London but then, I am not paying Ellie Lim's airfare, accommodation, food and living expenses in London or Paris.

From what I could gather, London was chosen because "it is a fashion capital" (lame excuse since Paris Fashion Week is more authoritative) but mostly because of Datuk Professor Jimmy Choo who recommended the Greek Nicolas Georgiou. I would have thought Datuk Jimmy Choo also has plenty of designer friends in Paris. As some wags giggled, "Why build Eiffel Tower inside Majestic's ballroom when the winner was going to see Tower of London? Why not install Big Ben or Tower Bridge?" 

But the winner Ellie Lim was not complaining so neither should we though this amusing, perplexing conundrum was on everyone's mind. Then again, in true Gallic fashion, it is a paradox so beloved of French culture!

The night also belonged to fashion icon Gillian Hung who mentored the 9 finalists for the last 7 months and looked ravishing as per usual. She wore a ruffled pirate shirt reminiscent of Dura Duran and tight black pants and thigh high boots. Her cleavage was quite magnificent I must admit although it is against my religion to stare and examine boobs, breasts and bosoms.

The judges were famous designers Keith Kee and Khoon Hooi, Rubin Khoo of August Men, Mindy Teh of Marie Claire and Juliette Yap of Carlsberg Malaysia.

I was disappointed my dear friend Tammy, wife of Henrik Andersen could not attend as her child was ailing. Her name was on the chair next to the MD of Carlsberg/Kronenbourg 1664. Grinned Andersen, "My substitute is Pearl Lai from Carlsberg."

I sniffed, "Poor choice,"

Laughed Henrik Andersen, "Well, I suppose it might not go down too well if I had a supermodel next to me."

True, but he could have invited me to sit next to him in lieu of Mrs Tammy Andersen. 


 FRAMED! KEE HUA CHEE AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CARLSBERG MALAYSIA WHICH PRODUCES KRONENBOURG 1664 BEER, THE BEST FRENCH BEER IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE
 NOTICE KEE HUA CHEE'S HOT LEGS AS SEEN THROUGH THE CUT-OUTS
 EIFEL TOWERS LADEN WITH MARSHMALLOWS
 SAMPLES OF THE 9 DESIGNERS' CREATIONS










 KEE HUA CHEE WITH ADRIAN LOH AND TIMOTHY SANGAWA
 STILL SAME
 KRONENBOURG 1664 IS THE FINEST FRENCH BEER!
 JOSH YEN IS THE NEW HOT MALE MODEL TO WATCH
 JOSH YEN HAS A TWIN!
 JOSH YEN
 JOSH YEN AND KEE HUA CHEE
 JOSH YEN AND KEE HUA CHEE WERE VOTED THE MOST GORGEOUS GUYS
 2 GOOD LOOKERS
 MARK CHUA AND KEE HUA CHEE
 JOHN TEOH AND DATO FRANK STEINLEITNER
 JOHN TEOH AND DATO FRANK STEINLEITNER
 BLING IT ON!
 SUPER BLING MAN
 CLAWED LEFT HAND
 THAT IS A SEAHORSE PENDANT
 DATIN WINNIE LOO AND KEE HUA CHEE
 DATIN WINNIE LOO AND KEE HUA CHEE
 DATIN WINNIE LOO AND KEE HUA CHEE
 FRENCH CHIC IN CHANEL
 DATIN WINNIE LOO WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO ADHERED TO THE 'FRENCH CHIC' DRESS CODE!
 NICHOLAS MAK, ANDREA FONSEKA AND JOSEPH TEOH
 2 BEAUTIES
 KEE HUA CHEE, ANDREA FONSEKA WITH TEH HOT LEGS, JOSEPH TEOH, NICHOLAS MAK
 KEE HUA CHEE WITH HOLEY PANTS, ANDREA WITH HOT LEGS, JOSEPH TEOH WITH ETRO BEAVER STOLE AND NICHOLAS MAK WITH GLASSES
 JOSH YEN AND ANTHONY
 JOSH AND ANTHONY
 JOSH YEN AND ANTHONY
 JOSH, ANTHONY AND EMMELINE NG
 JOSH, ANTHONY AND EMMELINE NG
 ANTHONY, EMMELINE NG THE COUSIN OF NG KUN TEK AND KEE HUA CHEE
 ANTHONY, EMMELINE NG AND KEE HUA CHEE
 JOSH, ANTHONY, EMMELINE AND PART OF KEE HUA CHEE
 PERFECT AS ALL ARE IN!
 THAT IS NICOLAS GEORGIOU ON SCREEN
 1ST FINALIST---SHIN MEI CHIAN











 SHIN MEI CHIAN
 2ND FINALIST IVY KERK MEE SIANG








 IVY KERK MEE SIANG. I WANTED TO BEAT UP BLONDIE FOR BLOCKING THE VIEW BUT MY LAWYER SAID THERE WERE LAWS AGAINST THIS
 3RD FINALIST---MICHELLE SOONG





 MICHELLE SOONG
 4TH FINALIST---ALICE NG SHENG MIN





 ALICE NG
 DURING THE BREAK, FASHION ICON GILLIAN HUNG CAME TO SAY HELLO
 CYCLISTS BRINGING BEER!
 SO DID THE PRETTY MADEMOISELLES!




 DATUK JIMMY CHOO AND FION POON THE HOT NEW HANDBAG AND SHOE DESIGNER AND FRIEND
 FION POON HAS A GREAT COLLECTION OF BAGS, SHOES AND ACESSORIES---CHECK OUT WWW.FIONPOON.COM
 KEE HUA CHEE JOINS IN
 2 DANES AND PEARL LAI
 5TH FINALIST---NIGEL CHIA KAY THUAN


 MALAYSIA'S FIRST MALE SUPERMODEL WILSON TAN DOES NOT MIND IF HE IS GIVEN A HALLOWEEN MAKE-UP WHICH COVERS HIS HANDSOME FACE AS HE IS EASY GOING AND FLEXIBLE WHICH MAKES HIM SO POPULAR WITH CLIENTS AND FANS
 THAT'S WILSON TAN
 NIGEL CHIA WAS ONE OF MY TOP 3 FAVOURITES WITH LORENZO PEH AND ELLIE LIM







 WILSON TAN IS THORN AMONG ROSES

 NIGEL CHIA
 NIGEL CHIA KAY THUAN
 6TH FINALIST---LORENZO PEH CHIN YEE WAS ONE OF MY TOP 3 FAVOURITES AS HIS WORKMANSHIP IS DAZZLINGLY DEFT AND IMMACULATE
 I LOVE THIS

 AND THIS
 I WANT THIS JACKET!
 STUNNING
 HAUTE COUTURE
 ONLY I AND MY LEICA COULD TAKE THIS PHOTO AND MAKE A STAR SHINE FROM HER ARMPIT!
 SENSATIONAL! LORENZO PEH WAS MY FIRST CHOICE

 YOU DID WELL, LORENZO PEH CHIN YEE! I LOVE YOUR CREATIVITY!
 LORENZO PEH
 LORENZO PEH
 FRANCE AND PARIS AT MAJESTIC BALLROOM
 THE WINNING COLLECTION BY 7TH FINALIST ELLIE LIM MEI LI!! FABULOUS!
 I CAN WEAR THIS!












THE WINNING COLLECTION!



 ELLIE LIM MEI LI TAKES A BOW AS IF SHE KNEW SHE WOULD WIN! SHE DESERVES IT!

 8TH FINALIST---PHUNA BOON YI





PHUNA BOON YI

 9TH FINALIST---LAURA YEP AI MEI


 LAURA YEP AI MEI
 SHOWTIME


 FASHION ICONS---GILLIAN HUNG WITH GRAND CLEAVAGE AND KEE HUA CHEE WITH GRAND BLING
 EACH IS THE MALE AND FEMALE VERSION OF EACH OTHER! THEY EACH LOOK 25 BUT ARE ACTUALLY OLDER AT 35
 GRAND FINALE




 DESIGNERS WITH MODELS
 THEY NEED WIDE DOORS
 THE JUDGES GET TOKENS OF APPRECIATION




 HENRIK ANDERSEN WELCOMES THE WINNER AND WINNING COSTUME!
DATUK PROFESSOR JIMMY CHOO CONGRATULATES WINNER ELLIE LIM MEI LI

 WHAT A SHOW! CONGRATS TO KRONENBOURG 1664, HENRIK ANDERSEN AND GILLIAN HUNG!






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