Goodness me! Beauty and fashionistas in Malaysia have been so spoilt recently with the introduction of so many new and popular beauty and fashion brands, Im so afraid to wake up and find out its a dream LOL Pinch me!
On second thoughts, dont pinch me. I bruise easily.
The newest brand Im aware of to enter our market is UK fashion brand, Cath Kidston. Any fans in the house?
Cath Kidston is most famous for her vintage designs or what they call Modern Vintage, being the use of vintage English heritage prints on modern items. The most popular print that is easily identified with Cath Kidston is the rose, which was one of her earliest designs.
I hestitate to peg Cath Kidston as just fashion because aside from bags and pouches (I honestly thought that was all there is!) there are many household items too, if youre into that sort of design. I personally am not into the vintage or shabby chic look, but I cant deny feeling a bit of nostalgia looking at the prints. I can just see the apron hanging from the door of a white kitchen cabinet in the traditional English style, a tea pot on the table, biscuits on the side
So let me take you on a quick tour of what is supposed to be the regions largest Cath Kidston store for now, housed in MidValley Megamall, KL
The 110sqm Cath Kidston store here in KL houses quite a good variety of items ranging from the popular canvas and oilcloth bags and totes, to household items, a small selection of clothes and an adorable collection for children and babies! Were I to have nieces, Aunt PB would have decked them out in CK finery 
As I said, Im not a huge fan of the floral vintage print but I do like the fresh, timeless polkadot designs on Cath Kidston accessories. These are a selection of some of the popular bags and totes in the brand. The Large Zip Bag (RM199) in floral print that you see is a very handy piece to have. It is rather wide and I can see it doing well as an airplane carry on or overnighter or to carry extra stuff because its quite hardy and large. Zips up nicely, slings over the shoulder and also comes in polka dot print.
I own a Cath Kidston travel foldaway bag which is brilliant! Folds up into its own pouch which you can use separately, is huge and serves as my spare travel bag. Not crazy about the new lightweight fabric though. Mine is a thick hardy material.
Students might be happy to know that you get 10% discount which is something I like. I have noticed these privileges for students and I think its great because its part of the fun (and privilege) of being a student! I used to make use of my NUS discounts all the time and its nice to see it finally happening here too. Better late than never eh?
For accessories, there are pouches, wristlets, phone pouches, phone covers (iPhone only though) and iPad/laptop sleeves amongst others. I was personally very taken with that blue polka dot messenger bag that you see in the lower left picture. Its adorable and comes in 2 sizes.
This Mushroom Teapot is part of a new range of mushroom designed chinaware. Theyre so adorable right? Its a pity I dont drink tea or Id have snaffled this one. I could just picture little fairies hiding under the toadstools.
Ive only been into one other Cath Kidston store, which was the one in CentralWorld, Bangkok. From my vague recollection, prices locally are competitive or even lower than what I saw in Bangkok. Im not 100% certain of course. There is a slight mark up from prices in the UK which is something to be expected.
Even if the whimsical, quirky designs arent your cup of tea, I suggest taking a browse through the Cath Kidston store simply because it feels like youre walking around in someones (cluttered) home. Its got an organized cluttered feel that I love, almost like browsing through a little vintage store. And you just never know what you might pick up.
Are you a fan of Cath Kidston?
Im not really into the vintage, whimsical look but I cant deny that some items really caught my eye, especially in the polkadot print. I love polka dots!
Paris B
Cath Kidston is open at Mid Valley Megamall Lot G-011, Ground Floor (opposite Kiehls and Vincci) Tel: 03-2201 4810 Prices range from RM15-740
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