Member Interview - Lee Jung Jin

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 2/13/2012

Lee Jung Jin started out his career as a fashion model, first debuting with Modeline in 1997 before being discovered by Star J Entertainment CEO, Young Beom Jeong. His popularity grew as part of the ever expanding popularity of Korean dramas in the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu” across Asia. Lee Jung Jin had to put his acting career on hold for a short period as he completed his mandatory conscription with the South Korean military. After his service, he quickly got back into acting and has been gaining popularity ever since. He has starred in both movies and popular television dramas such as "Love Story in Harvard."

Fashion from the Heart: Privy Interviews Cardiologist / Designer Roderick Tung

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 8/15/2011

Privy Interviews Roderick Tung

Dr. Roderick Tung is a board-certified Cardiologist and a specialist in heart rhythm disorders. He is on the faculty at UCLA Medical Center as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. Always having a penchant for fashion, he decided to develop a fashion hobby by launching his first collection of men’s dress shirts in 2009, TUNG, debuting in two boutiques in West Hollywood. His shirts are manufactured in Northern Italy and the brand is based on quality, luxury, and exclusivity for the fashion forward man who appreciates details, boldness, and distinction. Unique features of the shirt include the incredible precision of the fitted cut, structured collar, cuff detailing, and luxury two-ply 100’s Egyptian cotton. The second collection was picked up by nationwide boutique SCOOP NYC and the 2011 Autumn-Winter collection is expected to be carried at Neiman Marcus. The brand is quickly gaining momentum, appearing in boutique shops in the major fashion markets including Miami, NYC, Beverly Hills, and more. What started as a hobby has quickly transformed into a burgeoning second career.

We sat down with the do-it-all Roderick Tung to discuss his clothing line, his career in medicine, and so much more.

Mama is Haute: Privy Interviews Designer Grace Sun

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 6/21/2011

Privy Interviews Fashion Designer Grace Sun

After nine years in graphic design as the co-founder and Creative Director of a multi-million dollar Internet company, Grace Sun traded in e-mail threads for actual threads in pursuing a whole new career in fashion. Grace decided to forgo her years studying graphic design at the University of Michigan and the company she founded at age 24 to pursue a more creative profession. Grace then enrolled in the Parsons School of Design and studied at the most prestigious fashion schools. She then joined design teams under the tutelage of Phillip Lim and Rachel Roy. Grace began from the ground up to produce her first collection in the Spring of 2007 to complete a risky but ultimately fruitful career transition. Today, Grace Sun Designs is one of the more well-received fashion lines in the industry with Grace focusing on a design aesthetic that embodies sophistication and creativity while embracing femininity and confidence. Grace’s collections thrive by combining her love of fashion with her talent in graphic design and is part of what has made Grace Sun a household name in fashion. We sat down with Grace to discuss her career path, fashion, life as a mother and designer, plus much more.

"How Do I Look?" Returns with All-New Season Hosted by Jeannie Mai

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 3/30/2011

Decked in blue nails, and a fabolous teal airbrush finish, Privy member Jeannie Mai definitely showed up prepared to Perez Hilton's 33rd Blue Ball Birthday party on March 26, 2011 in Hollywood with this awesome look. The astonishing fashion statement was a  preview of the fierce styles you can expect  to see in the upcoming and brand-new season of Jeannie's popular show  "How Do I Look."

Inaugural Men's Fashion Week 2011 in Singapore

• FASHION
• by Privy Editor
• 3/14/2011

Having only been featured twice previously in select fashion forward cities such as Paris and Milan, Men's Fashion Week has finally found it's way to Asia with Singapore landing hosting duties for it's Inaugural 2011 Men's Fashion Week.

The 2011 Men's Fashion Week is the first ever fashion event in the Asia Pacific is a departure to the hugely successful female-centric fashion world and is instead dedicated to leading men’s fashion, designers, brands and talent. The five-day inaugural men’s fashion event will be held from March 30 to April 3 and will showcase the Autumn/Winter 2011 collections of up to 15 renowned brands from Singapore, the Asian region and internationally, with additional brands that are continuing to be confirmed leading up to the debut.

Rihanna Cozies Up with Kumi Kookoon

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 3/09/2011

This just in: Rihanna is the latest kumi kookoon lover. The silk products company, founded by Privy member Jennifer Chang, has been a hit with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jamie Lee Curtis for years. Rihanna recently told Vanity Fair that her favorite sheets were kumi kookoon's luxurious silk sheets.

Stella McCartney Afternoon Tea at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental HK

• FOOD+DRINK
• by Privy Editor
• 2/28/2011

Eco-friendly fashion is on every fashionista’s wishlist nowadays and British designer Stella McCartney is leading the pack with her vegan-friendly and feminine designs. Making the environmental connection and pushing industry boundaries, Stella McCartney’s collections dismiss the use of leather and fur, and still retain her signature style of sharp tailoring, natural confidence and sexy femininity. With the strong belief that people can go green in every aspect of life, Stella McCartney is proud to collaborate with MO Bar to launch the new organic and vegetarian Stella McCartney Afternoon Tea Set during the month of March.

Prada Struts into Spring

• FASHION
• by Privy Editor
• 2/23/2011

Prada's brash and playful spring/summer ad campaign perfectly captures the essence of the Italian fashion house's latest collection. Vibrant colors, tropical prints (think: monkeys and bananas), wedged sneakers, Minimal-Baroque eyewear, fox stoles, and striped sombreros make for a fun and sexy, escapist yet urban look.

Introducing CHOO 24:7 Bags - inspired by jet set women

• FASHION
• by Privy Editor
• 1/21/2011

Functionality matters! Jimmy Choo's CHOO 24:7 Bags beautiful, yet very practical.

Marchon's Designer Brand 3D Glasses

• TECH
• by Privy Editor
• 1/10/2011

You can buy the desinger version of 3D glasses. Thanks to Marchron (which produces under the Fendi, Coach and Lacoste labels), you don't have to wear goofy looking plastic or paper cut out 3D glasses anymore.