Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Glee at the Kee


Can I tell you...about the Kee Club. I was back in Hong Kong this past April for my usual pre-collection trip. What you have to understand is that a trip to Hong Kong is not complete without a night at the Kee. It's a private club for members only. I'm sort of an honorary member because all my friends are and this club is one of their favorites.
The energetic and forever jubilant manager Marina Bullivant makes going here so welcoming and easy, like going to her apartment for drinks. Champagne is on a constant refill. Thank God they don't give me hangovers. My friend David Jacob ( a CEO by day ), DJ's here every other weekend as his hobby and Marina is happy to indulge him. Not because he's cute but because he's a f___ing really good DJ! In fact he's so good that the famous Pacha club in Ibiza has asked him to spin 2 summers in a row. Trust me, once he starts spinning that dance floor gets so jam packed it's claustrophobic! I'm amazed that floor hasn't collapsed with all the bumping, jumping and grinding going on.
Another reason why I love going to the Kee is because I see my share of 'Rafe bags' on the prettiest girls. Who wouldn't love that?! That's the ultimate compliment to any designer. Naturally I brought my camera to document these lovely ladies carrying my product. It helps that they're my girlfriends of course. That's what friends are for, right?
The next evening I decided to take it easy and grabbed a bite with Tatler fashion editor Blue Carreon and his partner Bruce. We met at Gaia, a lovely Italian restaurant in Sheung Wan. PR Diva Shirley Hiranand met us later for more drinks and we ended up closing the place. Blame it on the champagne refills. The party never ends...in Hong Kong.

11 comments:

travelphilippines said...

oh my gawd. didnt know you were a designer during my first visit here as i didnt read the rest of your blog. but now i know. what do u design there? bag? accessories?

Rafe Totengco said...

go to www.rafe.com and see the collection.

Carolina Lange said...

I must visit Hong Kong!

thwany said...

exciting

Moose on the Loose said...

Sounds like you had fun. I love all of your metallic clutches. I think I'm going to buy the silver one at the top.

stilettoheights said...

I am in serious need of a hot metallic clutch like that!!

Alice Olive said...

Champagne makes everything wonderful! Champagne is the only drink!

And PS, your bags look pretty damn fabulous!

Ming_the_Merciless said...

In another life, I want to come back as a Rafe gold croc clutch. Okay, maybe not...but it could be worst. I could be a NYC sewer rat. Eck!!

Time to go do good things so I don't get reincarnated down the food chain.

Cool photos & party news.

stilettoheights said...

Rafe....love the link of the clutch you sent me...I was actually drooling over that one and a few other on your site yesterday....kicking myself for moving into a big new place right now...that money could be spent on a new bag!!!

♥-jenn

McDreamer said...

wow... a night in hk... i love Wendy Hotung! the chicest girl evarrr!!!

cr4zy/b3autiful said...

hi rafe! i lobe yr blog...especially the pictures !!! btw, what is the font that you used for yr photo caption???