The year 2014 is the Year of the Horse (Stallion) on the Chinese calendar, and it is said to embody a sense of romance and fascination for all. It will offer an array of opportunities and personal success, according to Daily Horoscopes. As the horse is symbolic of travel, speed, success, leadership, passion, romance and […]
A favorite holiday memory was in 2011, the last Christmas that fell on a Sunday. We had the entire crew (Maia 18, Keyshawn Jr. 15, Maya 10, Monique 3) and were able to celebrate Christ and the holiday at church. It was a great day, looking forward to this year. Merry Christmas from the Hightower-Gaskins! […]
The holidays rushed in like a wild fire and China Royal is ready. Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin and the China Royal team are celebrating with a holiday pop up store, fashion show, and celebration. Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in downtown Oakland will be the destination du jour to find gifts for the family starting at noon on Saturday, […]
A mom above all else, Daphne Wayans is a worldly woman who performs even the mundane on a fabulous level. As the ex-wife of Hollywood heavyweight Keenen Ivory Wayans, with whom she has five kids, Daphne has become a parenting and relationship expert who blogs regularly on the subject on The Huffington Post. She has […]
China Royal continues to get and give love via Kickstarter. Whether supporters are in the food industry, the art world, or have worked in fashion for years, China Royal is a stylish fit for them. We get to know more of the brand’s Kickstarter backers and all around supporters.
Kickstarter, the crowd sourcing platform from which great documentaries, adored movies, and comic books galore have been created, has proven to be a crucial piece of the plan for many emerging entrepreneurs. But it can also be a very anonymous place. Start a Kickstarter campaign, launch the Kickstarter campaign, get the money, fulfill the rewards—thank […]
As the leaves change colors we change our outlook on everything from work (we want less of it), to vacation (we want more of it), to the holidays (we become more afraid). Fortunately, we can also change our outlook on trends. And with the abundance of trends to rock this fall, it’s easy to get […]
We’re in the throes of Spring shows, as Milan closed out yesterday with strong collections and Paris Fashion Week began this morning in the city of love. As a brand always on the pulse of what’s hot, China Royal is also in line with the high fashion houses and high-end retailers—looking forward to Spring. For […]
As summer ends and we begin to pull out our favorite jackets and tall boots, the China Royal team is working hard on the Spring 2014 collection—in fashion we always look to the future. Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin took a break from swatch buying and sample inspecting to gush about how she transitions to the incoming season.
Summertime is a season to indulge in new routines, new beauty faves, new places, and of course new style trends. As the summer wraps up and Fall comes blasting in, it’s the perfect time to squeeze in last minute vacays and Labor Day trips. A travel buff herself, Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin is always inspired by the things she sees, smells, and hears during her travels. As she loves 90+ degree temperatures and the beach, summer is her favorite season. And for her favorite season certain items are a must to keep this California girl happy (often year-round). She shared what keeps her smiling and cool through the warm summer months in the Bay and beyond.
