ZAOZAO Pops Up in Seoul!

Heading to Seoul to curate a jewelry pop-up corner for Level 5, a retail shop in Seoul that showcases the best emerging Korean clothing designers.

Been wanting to share this exciting piece of news but had to keep it under wraps as we were in discussion mode for a few months. We were invited by Level 5, a retailer in the ultra hip neighborhood of Myeongdong, to curate a jewelry pop-up corner this fall. Level 5 showcases dozens of Seoul’s best emerging clothing designers, including past participants of Project Runway Korea, in individual concept shops on the same retail floor. I was blown away by the variety, quality and workmanship of the designs when I first visited Level 5 last October. For someone who frequents fast fashions chains, it was such a breath of fresh air to be able to shop pieces I knew no one else would have, without breaking the bank. Naturally, I was thrilled when I learnt of this opportunity to collaborate and give Seoul shoppers a taste of what ZAOZAO has to offer.

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Gallivanting around Bali

Going deep into the lush greenery at Cantik Agriculture Coffee Farm in Bali, Jakarta.

Going deep into the lush greenery at Cantik Agriculture Coffee Farm in Bali.

We had a lovely time exploring a different side of Bali today. Escorted by our new local friend/tour guide/chauffeur Alexs, we started the day by eating breakfast at a warung (Bahasa for a local cafe). Far from glamorous and with no tourists in sight, we bravely sat in a dimly lit room with concrete walls and little ventilation. Our breakfasts were served in woven baskets with vegetables, meat and way too much rice.

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Ta-ta, Jakarta

At Jalan Surabaya, an antique market in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Happily strolling around Jalan Surabaya in search of cool antiques. Just kidding. Was standing above flowing sewage, hence that face.

It’s our last night in Jakarta. We’ve been here the last few days meeting with designers and exploring the city (our very first time)!

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Laid Back Fridays

Met with the co-founder & CEO of e27 this afternoon.

Only one meeting on today’s agenda. #laidbackfridays

Was connected with the co-founder & CEO of e27 a few weeks ago after meeting with one of INSEAD’s faculty members. Have been meaning to sit down with him to give him a sneak peek of our new site and introduce the new features, but because of my utterly manic travel and work schedule, it only happened today.

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