ART | Tristan Eaton's First Solo Exhibition at Above Second Gallery

Above Second Gallery is proud to present Tristan Eaton's first solo exhibition, centred around his mixed media paintings that revolve around contemporary culture. Having lived what many may consider a 'nomadic' lifestyle, Eaton's wide-ranging work focuses on the people that he's met over the years, etching permanent fragments of his memories that are associated with his friends, lovers or simply images that are loosely attached to a distant time and place.

At the height of his career with over 30 years of work, Eaton's diverse portfolio ranges from street billboards, wall murals to designing toys for Fisher Price at the young age of 18. Shortly after studying at the School of the Visual Arts in New York City, Eaton founded Thunderdog Studios, whose high profile clients include Nike, Disney and Barack Obama. In 2012, Eaton returned to Los Angeles to pursue his large scale murals and paintings, some of which are in the permanent collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). 

FASHION | Fall 2014 'It' List - Part II: homme

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For men

1. Raf Simons Cave Print Sweater
Collage mayhem

This season, there's no way you'll be able to escape the critically acclaimed collaboration between Raf Simons and conceptual artist Sterling Ruby. Referencing 1970s punk culture, the graphic, street-style pieces underscore a youthful coming-of-age that is highlighted by the collaged neon patches on the front of tailored jackets. In this case, the seemingly random selection of geological motifs and graphic elements point towards consumerism, carrying a wild, spontaneous quality that is central to the work of both artists. This heavyweight cotton and fleece-backed sweater is an eye-catching addition to any wardrobe.

$3,800, available at Joyce, G/F, New World Tower, 16-18 Queen’s Rd C, Central, 2810 1120; joyce.com.

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2. Lanvin Calfskin High-top Sneakers

Retro-futurist chic

Make your friends green with envy with these sharp-looking kicks. Crafted from grained matte calfskin, Lanvin’s high-top lace-up trainers are detailed with an elastic zip-down flap overlay that gives a nod to 80s retro-futurism. As with recent seasons, the high-end fashion sports shoe is a must-have for any gentleman wanting to mix up his wardrobe. Similar to the Raf Simons x Adidas designs from previous seasons, creative director Lucas Ossendrijver’s offering for autumn/winter 2014 is sure to become a cult classic that will appear on every street style blog in the coming months.

$8,400, available at Lanvin, Shop 3, G/F, New Henry House, 10 Ice House St, Central, 2205 0013; lanvin.com.

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FASHION | Fall 2014 'It' List - Part I: femme

Around a month ago, I was tasked to create Fall 2014's 'It' List for Timeout Hong Kong's annual style issue. I have to say it was far from what I had expected in terms of difficulty. Don't get me wrong - I thoroughly enjoyed it despite the arduous task of finding the key trends of the season, browsing for these so-called 'It' items, contacting PRs for the availability in Hong Kong and of course, the writing. The latter didn't bother me so much. In fact, it was more of a cathartic process from having to deal with item requests over the phone (you can imagine the level of bitchiness in the fashion industry). Add to that a mix of "Sorry, the item you requested is not available in Hong Kong," or "We don't have any images of the product you're looking for," and you'll literally want to throw your phone out the 10th floor. Of course, it's not all that bad. At the end of the day, I'm quite proud of what I've created and you'll realise the stress of having to deal with incessant back-and-forth emails is all worth it in the end.

Click below the jump to see the six 'It' items you need for Fall 2014 and stay tuned for Part 2 for the men's list!