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I call him “The father of Dolls” as Kev Yiu is the creator of beautiful custom Anime Dolls! They are so amazing that his Doll Label “Mini Couture” has spread all around the social Networks. But this is only one Passion of the very popular and successful Fashion Designer. Let me first give you an summary of how everything has started:
Kev Yiu is a Hong Kong designer who studied in England and graduated with triple distinctions in Fashion and Clothing. In 2006, he began his career in bags and garments and launched his own brand “Sovereign romance” in England as a foreign designer.
Having studied in England for years, Kev was very much inspired by the European fashion culture and firmly believes that fashion is much more than a business, but it’s also an art form which can be translated into a visible language to express his point of views. His aim is to bring Love and Romance into the fashion industry as well as peoples’ daily lives.
His designs have been strongly appreciated and worn by celebrities in Hong Kong such as Sammi Cheng, Twins, Myolie Wu, Ivana Wong, Fiona- Sit & Kary Ng Etc. And recently he was selected as one of the “Rise & Shine” Fashion influences by Hong Kong well known magazine “Jessica Code”.
Geeks Life Luxembourg: Mr Yiu, thank you so much for giving us the time to talk about your beautiful handcrafted dolls. They are really amazing and have become quite popular, that’s why we have become curious about their origin.
1. But actually this is just a small part of your passion and talent as in fact you are a fashion designer and creator of the brand Kevolie?
Mr Yiu: Yes indeed, I am a fashion designer in real life but I was grown as an animation lover, making dolls is like a hobby for me to escape from my intensive work 🙂
2. You started making use of your dollmaker talent and sharing it with others? How did that happen? What was the main inspiration?
Mr Yiu: I learnt how to make puppets when I was studying in England and I have always been very keen on dolls since I was little and I am a Sailor Moon doll collector as well.
3. I’ve heard about your huge Sailor Moon vintage doll collection. How many official Sailor Moon dolls do you own now and how long did it take to collect them?
Mr Yiu: As I mentioned I am a Sailor Moon doll collector, I have collected over 200+ vintage dolls from different countries, mostly japan, for the Japan edition I am still missing the non-taking Jupiter from season SS and the deluxe Moon set B from season S, I would be willing to exchange them with my work if anyone is willing to hahaha! It took me around 7 years.
Every Doll is handcrafted with so much passion and Love. This is what makes them so special and gives every one a heart and soul.
As far as I can recall, about two years ago I accidentally encountered a clip showing how custom dolls are made and I was like why not giving it a try?
So I purchased some second handed dolls and started practicing on hair rooting and face painting , sewing dolly dresses has never been a problem for me as I have been making dresses for human for over 10 years .
4. By that occasion, what is your favourite Sailor Moon character and why?
Mr Yiu: I like the villians most as they have wonderful and complicated designs.
5. Let’s get back to your dolls now. How long have you been making them?
Mr Yiu: I have just picked up this hobby for 2 years but my ultimate goal is to launch my own fashion doll line, but I still need more practice to achieve that.
6. With your experience being a designer you got many abilities for making the dolls clothes. But how about hair and face? Did you visit a workshop?
Mr Yiu: I basically learn from trial and failure and YouTube (thanks for all youtuber!)
7. Imagining your full time job as fashion designer at Kevolie, how do you even manage to find any time for this passion? Must be very hard?
Mr Yiu: I only have time to get the dolls done when I have a day off, or any sleepless night will do lol!
8. And how long does it take you to finish a doll?
Mr Yiu: For simple ones it takes around 12 hours but for complicated ones I can spend up to 45 hours.
9. How can your fans order a doll handcrafted by you? Do you have an online shop?
Mr Yiu: I am planning to launch an online platform selling fan made and originals, stay tuned. For now they can direct message me via Facebook 😊
Thank you Mr Kev Yiu for giving us the chance to take a look at your beautiful work and we hope that we will see more of your beautiful dolls in the future!
Until the online shop launches and for further information about his beauties, contact: https://www.facebook.com/KYminicouture/
Every one knows that Tokyo Tower is a City Highlight for Sightseeing in Tokyo. But for Otakus, there is much more than just a wonderful sight above the City. Let me show you that part of the tower where you can go on adventure with Captain Luffy
and his Crew of the famous anime ONE PIECE!
I hope you enjoyed the tour through the One Piece Tower and I really recommend to visit it when you ever get near by ^^
Kiwotsukete ne!
Konnichi-wa minna!
Today I am going to show you the part of Tokyo that makes every Anime-Boy and -Girl’s heart beat faster: Akihabara! You find everything you need, from Anime figures and plushes to dolls, pillows, clear files…
Akihabara is also popular for Anime Second-hand shops, where you can find some very rare treasures 🙂 Let me give you a glance of Tokyo’s Anime paradise!
I hope you enjoyed the small trip to Tokyo’s Anime heaven!
Kiwotsukete ne! (Take care of yourself!)
Konnichi wa minna! (Hello guys)
I had the chance to travel through the beautiful country of Japan during the last two weeks and I wanted to give you some impressions I got about this beautiful landscape and culture. At First, I will give you a brief impression of the country and its culture, before I give you a deeper sight to different Cities and places I got to explore ^^.
Well, that’s it for now. I hope you got a small impression of Japanese food and Culture. I will show you more of my Japanese Adventure next time.
Ja nee! 🙂
19.-21.1.
Luxexpo The Box, Luxemburg
20.1., 14.00-0.00
Centre Wirtspesch, Kopstal
21.1., 10.00-17.30
Dynamo, Catharinaplein 21, Eindhoven
28.1., 11.00-18.00 h
Kulturfabrik Esch/Alzette
3.-4.2.
Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland, Münster
10.2., 18.30-23.50 h
Inked Geeks, Esch
24.2., 20.00-0.00
Mix N’ Kawa – MK Bar Belval
35e Festival des migrations, des cultures et de la citoyenneté
2.3.
Luxexpo The Box
Salon du Vintage du Luxembourg
3.-4.3.
Luxexpo The Box
Comic and Manga Convention Düsseldorf (D)
4.3.
Weiterbildungszentrum VHS, Düsseldorf
10.-11.3.
Messepark Trier
15.-18.3.
Leipziger Messe
16.-17.3.
Forum Geesseknäppchen, Luxembourg
23.-25.3.
Maritim Hotel & Kongresszentrum Bonn
30.3., 18.00 – 1.4., 18.00
Centre Wirtspesch, Kopstal
7.-8.4.
Nordpark, Düsseldorf
14.-15.4.
Forum Geesseknäppchen, Luxembourg
14.-15.4.
Halles des Foires, Liège
21.-22.4.
Kopstal
Destination Star Trek Germany (D)
27.-29.4.
Messe Westfalenhallen, Dortmund
5.5.
Stadthalle Köln-Mülheim
German Comic Con Frankfurt (D)
5.-6.5.
Messe Frankfurt
12.-13.5.
Kölnmesse
The Storm – International Tattoo Convention
18.-20.5.
Luxexpo The Box
19.-20.5.
Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Düsseldorf
26.5.
Düsseldorf
26.-27.5.
Parc des expositions, Metz
2.-3.6.
Zénith, Strasbourg
16.-17.6.
Stadthalle Flörsheim
Rodemack Cité médiévale en fête 2018 (F)
30.6.-1.7.
Rodemack
30.6.-1.7.
Landesmesse Stuttgart
5.-8.7.
Parc des expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte
14.7.
Luxembourg-city
21.-22.7.
Nordwestzentrum Frankfurt
21.-22.7.
Eissportzentrum Westfalenhallen, Dortmund
3.-4.8.
Luxembourg-city
3.-5.8.
Congress Center Rosengarten, Mannheim
Steampunk-Convention: La transformation de la petite Marquise
4.-5.8.
Echternach
11.-12.8.
Campus 2000, Liège
9. Phantasie- & Mittelaltertage Saarbrücken 2018 (D)
17.-19.8.
Saarbrücken
22.-25.8.
Kölnmesse
Karaoke Night by RevolAsia & Inked Geeks
25.8.
Inked Geeks Store, Esch
Lanarama 2018 Gaming Festival (D)
31.8.-2.9.
Losheim am See
1.-2.9.
rue de l’Athénée, B-4130 Esneux
8.-9.9.
Dudelange
21st Vianden Tattoo Convention 2018
8.-9.9.
Vianden Castle
Back to Rétro 4: Space Adventure (B)
8.-9.9.
Hall polyvalent Arlon
8.-9.9.
Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland, Münster
11.-12.9.
Centre culturel, Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont
17.-18.9.
Holger-Börner-Platz 1, Kassel
MOD 4.2 : Convention Cosplay & Brocante Geek, Otaku & co. (B)
25.-26.8.
Centre de delassement Loverval, Hainaut
29.-30.9.
Fond-de-Gras
29.-30.9.
10.-14.10.
Messe Frankfurt
13.10.
Schungfabrik, Tétange
20.-21.10.
Stadthalle Merzig
25.-28.10.
Messe Essen
Enter Game (D, Party und Retrogaming)
10.11.
Das Modul, Saarbrücken
Broc’Otaku 2018 (édition Yamato)
17.11.
Liège
To be announced:
TropiCon
Yukon, Solingen
HeyHo~
Ein kleines Jahresrückblick einiger meiner Bilder von 2016. In diesem Jahr habe ich vieles verschiedenes gemacht und ausprobiert, egal ob Medium oder Stil~
Song: Hello – OMFG!
My Page: http://hidekuni-akkon.tumblr.com/
Alle Fullmetal Alchemist Fans aufgepasst! Der erste Trailer zum offiziellen Live-Action Movie wurde nun veröffentlicht!
Erschienen ist er am 16. November 2016 und kündigt den Film fürs Ende des kommenden Jahres (2017) an.
An sich verrät der Trailer noch nichts von der Story. So weiß niemand was einen genau erwarten wird. Die Effekte sind jedoch jetzt schon faszinierend und vielversprechend.
Gedreht wurde/wird er in Italien. Die Rollen werden alle von japanischen Schaupielern gespielt und wurden auch schon bekannt gegeben:
Stellt euch vor ihr lebt in einer Welt in der es möglich ist “Superkräfte” zu haben.
Ihr bekämpft das Böse, beschützt die Schwachen und sorgt für Recht und Ordnung in der Stadt mit anderen Helden. Dies ist auch der Traum von Izuki Midoriya. Seit Kindestagen an strebt er danach so zu werden wie sein Vorbild All Might. Das einzige Problem was er jedoch hat ist, das er zu den 20% der Menschen gehört die keine dieser sogenannten “Macken” besitzen. Trotz dieser Einschränkung und der täglichen Entmutigung seines Umfeldes, das ihm einredet seinen Traum zu vergessen, gibt er nicht auf und er will an die beste Helden Akademie auf der auch sein größtes Idol All Might war, an die UA.
Ob er es jedoch schaffen wird ein wahrer Held zu werden?
My Hero Academia ist vom Mangaka HORIKOSHI Kouhei und besitzt auch eine aktuell laufende Anime Adaption. Zwei weitere Werke von ihm sind Oumagadoki Zoo und Barrage die beide im Weekly Shonen Jump erschienen sind.
Der Manga erscheint in Deutschland am 26.07.2016 mit dem ersten Band bei Carlsen Manga und in Frankreich gibt es ihn schon seit dem 14.04 vom Ki-oon Verlag.