Press Release
8th October 2015
In commemoration of the 2015 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy
“Gentlemen’s Bow-tie Day”, Oriental Watch Company presents limited
edition souvenirs combining elements of time and horseracing
Fabric designs: (from left) by Suki Tusi, Ophelia Jacarini and Marc Allante)
2015 marks the fourth year of Oriental Watch Company’s sponsorship of the
Sha Tin Trophy, and also the first edition of the “Gentlemen’s Bow-tie Day”.
Ever since 18th century, horseracing has become a popular recreational and
social event. Originated from Europe, it has gained popularity around the globe.
Traditionally, people would dress up to attend the race day. First seen in the
17th century, bow-ties were adopted by the upper classes in Europe. It has
since become an iconic element of gentlemen’s formal wear. In important
social and sport event such as horseracing, bow-ties can make an appropriate
element to a gentleman’s outfit. In celebration of the 2015 Oriental Watch Sha
Tin Trophy “Gentlemen’s Bow-tie Day” to be held on 25th October at Sha Tin
Racecourse, in which guests and the public are cordially invited to attend the
races in attires graced with bow-ties or bow-related elements, Oriental Watch
Company has invited three renowned designers Suki Tsui, Ophelia Jacarini
and Marc Allante to design patterned fabrics that combine elements of time
and horseracing for the bow-ties and fashionable gadgets to be produced in
limited edition. These souvenirs will garnish the grand event with a touch of
elegance.
Hong Kong-based designer Suki Tsui has worked with world-renowned brands
by the names of Arena, Puma, Champion, Disney, 6ixty 8ight, La Senza, and
more, in which she has excelled in striving a balance between commercial
elements and aesthetic pursuits. These experiences have equipped her to
start her own company, THE DOT, in 2013. Geometric shapes and colourful
expressions are her signature style. This time, Suki Tsui presents the
complicated structures of watch movements and horses in simple silhouettes
displaying purity and playfulness. The fabric garnished with both bright and
dark colours brilliantly highlights the silhouette pattern.
Suki’s work: (from left) Bow-tie, Boston Bag, Medium Clutch, Tote Bag, Card Holder, Square
Cashmere Scarf, Twilly and Pocket Square
Ophelia Jacarini, a Parisian illustrator that has travelled around the world, is
known for her colourful illustration of the Nature, inspired by her travel
experience and passion for Nature. Graduated from the Atelier Chardon
Savard in Paris in 2010, she has worked for high fashion companies such as
Princess tam.tam and John Galliano. At first sight, Ophelia Jacarini’s fabric
seems to be a piece of abstract art with curly lines in high density. At a closer
look, the fluid lines constitute a perspective that gives 3-dimensionality to the
horses and movements. Thanks to her superb drawing skills, the muscles of
the horses are well-constructed, revealing the purity of lines and strokes.
Ophelia’s work: (from left) Bow-tie, Boston Bag, Medium Clutch, Tote Bag, Card Holder,
Square Cashmere Scarf, Twilly and Pocket Square
Raised in an artistic family, Marc Allante is a talented artist widely praised for
his ingenious blend of traditional Chinese ink painting and European
watercolour and pen techniques. Born in Hong Kong and has lived in
Indonesia, Australia and England, his works have been featured internationally
in publications including the Huffington Post, Next Media, Celebrity Nouveau,
Trend Hunter. Demonstrating his expertise in ink painting, Marc Allante
outlines the watch movement with refined and delicate brushstrokes and
illustrates the horses in a wild gesture. Dense ink in the hair and the legs of the
horses exhibits vibrancy and robustness in the galloping horses shuttling
between movements. Thin ink showcasing mechanical subtlety provides a
good contrast.
Marc’s work: (from left) Bow-tie, Medium Clutch, Card Holder, Square Cashmere Scarf, Twilly
and Pocket Square
A series of limited edition items including Bow-tie, Boston Bag, Medium Clutch,
Tote Bag, Card Holder, Square Cashmere Scarf, Twilly and Pocket Square will
be produced for sale on the race day at Sha Tin Racecourse, and at a pop-up
store at Oriental Watch Company flagship store on 100 Queen’s Road from
27th October to 3rd November 2015.
About Oriental Watch Company
Established in 1961, the Oriental Watch Group is the first watch retailer listed
on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Over the
years, the Company has developed a network of retail shops in Mainland
China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and become one of the largest watch
retailers in the region renowned of its reputation, credibility, and scale. The
Company carries around a hundred world prestigious brands and operates La
Suisse Watch Company and 2 Rolex and Tudor boutiques. They are all
located at the prime position in the heart of cities. With the easy accessible
locations and extensive networks, the customers can enjoy the convenient and
comfortable shopping experiences delivered by the company with ease.
For enquiries, please contact Miss Jackie Liu at +852 3583 3300 or email to
jackie@3trinity.hk or contact Miss Heidi Lam at +852 3583 3310 or email to
heidi@3trinity.hk .
Distributed by Trinity International Limited on behalf of Oriental Watch
Company
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