Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2016 i Tatler Hong Kong

PHILIPPINE TATLER ON THE BALL THIS TWO-COVER SPECIAL EDITION highlights two of the most prestigious social events of last year: the Philippine Tatler Ball and Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris. A 24-page feature on the 14th Tatler Ball puts the spotlight on the glamorous guests and the exciting charity auction. Readers experience Le Bal through the eyes of stunning local debutante Dominique Cojuangco, the fifth Filipina to be invited to take part in the prestigious annual event. MACAU TATLER PERFECT POP This issue revels in the promise of the impending spring for renewal, growth, warmth and colour. No one better personifies the energy of the season than one of the world’s favourite celebrities, Madonna. Known for her constant reinvention as a performer, she talks about freedom and family, sex…

SARAH AUBEL The Parisian photographer snaps the young women making their society debut at the Bal des Débutantes in From Paris with Love (p.144) What’s your biggest weakness? Music. I can’t help dancing or singing when I hear it. What’s the weirdest compliment you’ve ever received? You’re beautiful like a French-fries stand. Who would you most like to be stuck in a lift with? Matthew McConaughey—I have many things to talk to him about. What is your greatest achievement? Eating a chocolate éclair in less than five seconds. What’s your party trick? Trying to dance like Travolta. DIANA D’ARENBERG PARMANAND The arts and culture writer, who divides her time between Hong Kong and Berlin, introduces the Chinese artists showing at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris (p.152 ) What’s…

Loath to leave the children at home while you go out for a meal? Sick of accompanying them to garish play centres? Londoners Maggie Bolger and Rose Astor were, so they created the family members club Maggie & Rose, achieving instant success. The concept has now been brought to Hong Kong by Yenn Wong, Natalie Chan and Levina Wong (pictured with Maggie). Set within The Pulse at Repulse Bay, the new club boasts a soft play area, brasserie, cinema, cooking school, art studio and a large roof terrace. Stunning interiors, fabulous food and first-class facilities make this a place for the parents as much as the children.…

1 MAK MINE A DOUBLE MAK MAK Yenn Wong brings the flavours of central Thailand to Landmark, serving up exciting salads, stir fries and curries in a space echoing a Thai grocery store. landmark. hk/en/dining/mak-mak 2 A MUST CAI HOWARD’S GOURMET Guangzhou-based Chinese cuisine aficionado Howard Cai’s first restaurant outside the mainland lands in Central’s CCB Tower. Cai has developed a meticulous and contemporary take on Chinese haute cuisine. The white interiors and high ceilings of the David Tang-designed space have a French feel—and great views. howardsgourmet.com 3 BAO DOWN BAO BEI Meaning “babe” in Putonghua, this Wyndham Street watering hole serves a range of signature cocktails alongside steamed buns and other Asian-inspired small plates, such as mapo tofu fries and the wagyu beef “baoger”—perfect for pre-, post- or mid-party…

The venue and decorations are reflections of what the Design Trust does and really embody the spirit of the event, which is supporting what’s truly made in Hong Kong —Jonathan Cheung It’s certainly not unusual for roast suckling pig to be on the menu at Maxim’s Palace, but you wouldn’t expect to see a piglet with red flashing lights in place of its eyes. However, that’s the sight that greeted guests taking their seats at the seventh annual Ambassadors of Design (AoD) Ball. The City Hall restaurant, renowned for some of the finest Cantonese food in Hong Kong, follows the traditional style of serving dim sum from a cart, so the venue was an apt fit with the theme of this year’s ball, Tales from the Fragrant Harbour. The gathering…

To celebrate the Hong Kong launch of sculptor Antony Gormley’s Event Horizon, Kai-yin Lo invited the artist to participate in one of the series of cross-cultural talks she holds in collaboration with art school Central Saint Martins. Comprising 31 bronze sculptures of human figures placed in the streets and on top of buildings around the city, Event Horizon has drawn a mixture of praise and criticism, and fuelled a vibrant exchange of ideas among the panellists.…

“Life’s too short to wear simple socks”—that’s what the boys behind Holisocks believe. Best friends Alby Chung, Alex Ngan, Andrew Ngan and Kevin Hung celebrated the launch of their funky, fashionable sock line with a lively cocktail party at Lightstage in Sheung Wan. Pairs of socks from the new line were framed and decorated the walls, while guests munched on the founders’ favourite comfort foods, including miniature peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches.…

Given her love of art, fashion and the finer things, it seems that Sabrina Ho’s new role as the CEO and director of Poly Auction Macau is a perfect fit. Sabrina’s creative personality is reflected in her colourful ensembles, which she always pairs with a jacket or coat draped over her shoulders THE INSIDER “Cartier is my favourite jewellery brand and I never go anywhere without my Love bracelets” For more event pictures, visit hongkongtatler.com/feb16…

IN HIS SKIN As a fourth-generation scion of Singaporean tannery Heng Long International, which provides skins for luxury powerhouses such as Hermès and LVMH, handbag designer Ethan Koh knows a thing or two about leather. BAGS OF AMBITION Koh grew up helping out in the factory and made his first bag at the age of 13. Internships at Louis Vuitton and Hermès were followed by stints at the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. In 2011, he launched his eponymous brand. CLEVER LEATHER Koh crafts minaudières from premium crocodile and alligator skins dyed in bright colours. Designs avoid flashy labelling and Koh is targeting a super-high-end discerning consumer. Eighty per cent of the business is focused on bespoke orders and Koh counts Saudi royalty among his clientele. These…

TALK TO ME The Australian luxury menswear and womenswear label was founded by graphic artist Melvin Tanaya and designer Lyna Ty in 2010. KEEP TALKING The brand has shown at Paris Fashion Week seasonally since 2013 and launched its womenswear line in 2015. Currently stocked in 25 boutiques in 12 countries, including Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and China, the brand’s latest menswear collection, Artiste, is infused with vibrant colours and subtle references taken from Japanese culture. FABRIC FANATICS The label develops its own unique cutting-edge fabrics by working closely with mills in Japan and Italy. All garments are made locally in Australia to ensure quality and ethical production.…

HUGGIN’ & KISSIN’ Encourage an invasion of personal space with MAC Huggable Lipcolour in Extra Sweet. For those confident enough to make the first move, lean in with Burberry First Kiss in Rose Blush. THE BIG GLOW Exude that first flush of heat with Nars Hot Sand in Orgasm Blush Duo. The colour combo of peach champagne and golden shimmer screams desirable. REMEMBER PROTECTION Protective Hair Perfume is ideal for spritzing in your mane before bed, as it’s fragranced with crisp green apple, white musk and cedar wood.…

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The Longines Hong Kong Masters always delivers exhilarating showjumping, but this year it also promises nail-biting polo. The Shanghai Tang Polo Cup, Hong Kong’s first ever international indoor polo exhibition tournament, will see some of the world’s best professional polo players face off in three matches. The matches are to be held on each day before or after the showjumping competitions, with two teams of two players competing against each other. The final match will be held before the Longines Grand Prix on February 21. For full details see longinesmasters.com…

I ADMIRE KINGSTON’S DEDICATION TO OUR RELATIONSHIP.HE ALWAYS FULFILS HIS PROMISES TO ME. HE’S JUST TAKEN CARE OF ME FOR SO LONG, AND I’VE GROWN TO RELY ON HIM. IT’S A NICE FEELING, BUT SCARY AT THE SAME TIME—KELLY IN A WAY, it took a tragedy to bring Kelly Lo and Kingston Chu together. While Kingston grew up in Hong Kong, Kelly was born and raised in Los Angeles. Her family had no plans to leave the US, but the death of her father when she was 10 prompted her mother to move back to Hong Kong with Kelly and her brother. Kelly was soon enrolled at the Hong Kong International School, and it was there that she met her future husband. Kingston believes they were destined to meet. There…

Adecade before his death in 1899, English industrialist Henry Tate bequeathed his contemporary art collection to the nation along with money to build a gallery. This was the nucleus of what would become Tate Britain. Similarly, a bequest of modern art from US collector Lillie P Bliss in 1931 formed the foundation of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (Moma), which she also helped found. Just as Peggy Guggenheim’s purchases and home became the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a modern art museum on the Grand Canal in Venice, and Catherine the Great’s acquisitions formed the State Hermitage in St Petersburg, nearly every world-class public art institution is born of an individual’s collection. So when, in 2012, Swiss collector Uli Sigg pledged the vast majority of his unparalleled collection of contemporary Chinese…

“What I hope to create at La Maison 1888 is a real signature that respects the culture of the area. I also want to create the opportunity for guests to taste my style” Pierre Gagnaire, the storied master chef who is touted as one of the most influential of all time, is visibly excited. He’s scrolling through his iPhone, playing blasts of soul and old-school rhythm ’n’ blues by Otis Redding and Canned Heat. Music is a huge passion for this fine-dining giant and he uses it to relax ahead of big moments—such as his inaugural dinner at La Maison 1888, the plush restaurant of the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. La Maison 1888, designed as a stately home for a fictional family of globetrotting misfits with eclectic tastes, is…

CHECKING IN THE FROZEN NORTH Deep in the Arctic Circle, Norway’s northern archipelago of Svalbard boasts mountains, glaciers, luxury lodges and, of course, those famous Northern Lights. It also trumps Iceland by being home to around 3,000 polar bears. GORILLAS IN THE MIST Forget Uganda and Rwanda, and head to the Congo. It may sound like an unlikely holiday destination, but the jungles of the Democratic Republic of Congo are fantastic for gorilla-watching. PERUSING PERU Get thee to Lima, the heart of pisco and ceviche. The thriving art and design scene of the Peruvian capital has upgraded it from a stop-off on the way to Machu Picchu to a destination in itself. CHECKING OUT SUMMER OLYMPICS Fed up of waiting for Rio? The Arctic Winter Games are in Greenland’s capital,…

YES I wastaught etiquette dictates that a dinner party is not the place to discuss politics. A dinner party is meant to be a relaxed yet refined occasion where you can have a good time with old and new friends. The atmosphere should be comfortable and jovial, and the topics light. Politics is more likely to force people apart than bring them together. We all have different backgrounds, dreams and ideals so we are going to have different opinions on things like politics. During Occupy Central in 2014, the subject was introduced at a table. A friend of mine and I had differing opinions and clashed. The friend deleted me from Facebook and we haven’t spoken since. Conversations about politics and other heavy subjects are best kept to more informal…

THE SOIREES STAGED around the world by the American Foundation for Aids Research (amFAR) lure the glitterati to party in the name of medical science, and amfAR’s second Hong Kong event promises a repeat of last year’s dazzling success. Taking place once again at Shaw Studios on Saturday March 19, the gala will draw an exciting range of local and international guests, including celebrities and famous names from the worlds of entertainment, fashion, business and philanthropy. Leading businesswoman and philanthropist Pansy Ho is the chair. Event co-chairs include Cathy Lee, Carina Lau, David Tang, Dee Poon, Michelle Ong-Cheung, Michelle Yeoh and Silas Chou. The gala, which last year raised more than HK$4 million for amfAR’s great work, is set to be quite the bash. Tickets, from HK$15,000, are available at…

4 INTO THE WOODS US composer Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway musical revisits characters from the Grimm brothers’ classic fairy tales, including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella. At City Hall until February 7. urbtix.hk 12 RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN ON STAGE AND SCREEN Classics from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, The King and I and South Pacific are brought to life by renowned Broadway soprano Lisa Vroman and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. At the Cultural Centre until February 13. hkphil.org 18 JANE EYRE The critically acclaimed, Sally Cookson-directed Bristol Old Vic production of Charlotte’s Brontë’s classic novel of manners makes its international debut. At the HKAPA until February 21. hk.artsfestival.org 19 LA VERITÀ Inspired by Salvador Dalí’s surrealist paintings, Switzerland’s Compagnia Finzi Pasca brings together circus arts and…

ONE ON ONE GALERIE DU MONDE UNTIL MARCH 3 This exhibition presents new material by Canadian-born Crystal Liu and Beijing-based Qi Yu, who are both inspired by the heritage of ink painting. Liu’s often humorous works are created in water colour, ink, gouache and even gold leaf, while Qi moulds and bakes fragments of porcelain before combining them with glazes and ink on canvas. galeriedumonde.com CONTEMPORARY SANSUHWA PEARL LAM GALLERIES UNTIL MARCH 1 Named after the Korean word for landscape painting, this exhibition introduces pieces by Lee Sea Hyun, Moon Beom and Wang Inkie, three contemporary artists who represent the genre from very diverse points of view. Lee’s striking red-on-white fragmentary landscapes create an uncanny tension that makes them compelling. pearllam.com GIUSEPPE PENONE GAGOSIAN GALLERY UNTIL MARCH 21 Leaves of…

Laura Cheung, founder of the Lala Curio home decor brand, known for its panache with colour, hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of the company’s second boutique. The Prince’s Building outlet complements the brand’s original boutique in Wan Chai’s Sau Wa Fong. Laura developed a new range of products for the launch, including fashion accessories, hand-painted cushions, linens, tea sets and dinnerware, which had the guests raving and giving their credit cards a workout.…

More than HK$4 million was raised by the Women’s Foundation’s annual gala dinner to fund the charity’s work for disadvantaged women and girls. A highlight was the keynote speech by Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. She shared findings from the institute’s latest research, drawing attention to two issues—the underrepresentation of women in speaking or named roles in films, and the large number of sexualised female characters in films directed at children.…

The Hong Kong Polo Team wrapped up its first year of play with a glamorous party, St Regis Hong Kong Polo After Dark, which drew an impressive turnout. Held at Boujis, the Hong Kong branch of the London club favoured by Prince Harry, the night was also a triumphant celebration of the team’s recent victory on the polo field in Beijing. British classical crossover soprano Justine Balmer flew in specially to entertain the gathering. For more event photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/feb16…

Put down that white T-shirt. Take off the little black dress. Hide away your jeans. Instead, bring the outdoors in with bold blooms and leafy prints to see in the Lunar New Year. Those making a beeline for the beach should look no further than Valentino’s boho tiered and patchwork dresses in varying William Morris-esque nature prints. Elsewhere, the brand showed suede jackets embroidered with lions, flamingos and elephants, styled with headbands and feather earrings that wouldn’t have looked out of place at Coachella. Those enjoying a city break might prefer Marc Jacobs’ more urban, monochrome birds of paradise. Airy, light fabric in black, white and red palm prints adorned with mega-size mirrored gems and spattered with feathers—what a great way to bring a tempting tease of island ambience to…

There are so many options out there. Where should we start when choosing a fragrance? The choice of brand is significant—its style and general attitude must be a good fit for your personality. You should also aspire to the brand, as this will make you feel special every time you reach for the bottle. How do I choose a scent? First, know the fragrance type that suits your skin best. You can find this out by sharing our favourite perfume with an in-store adviser. Then, explore other fragrances of the same type. It’s similar to liking a certain grape variety and trying wines from the same grape. What are the general scent categories? In order of increasing richness and complexity, it’s citrus, aromatic, floral, woody, chypre and oriental. There is…

FEELING FULL When it comes to lashes, size really does matter—but what you do with the wand still counts. If your sole goal is volume, opt for a tapered brush that will let you reach inner, outer and lower lashes, such as Bare Minerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara. Its ProTwist180 Wand is designed to curve around each lash, increasing the lash volume by 345 per cent in just two coats. As far as technique is concerned, Fabian Lui, make-up director of Bare Minerals, suggests switching back and forth between the right and left eyes between coats. This allows each to set, but not dry before the next. Don’t be afraid to wield your wand like a pro; go vertical as well as horizontal, and refrain from overloading lash tips with…

CRYSTAL CLEAR Pear-shaped diamond ring by Adler WINGED CREATURES Emerald and diamond earrings by Boghossian WRIST WRAP Happy Hearts bangle in mother-of-pearl and yellow gold by Chopard HEART TO HEART Ruby and diamond necklace by Graff DIAMOND EMBRACE Enchant Heart bracelet in white gold with diamonds by Tiffany & Co ELEMENT OF SURPRISE Diamond ring by Boghossian RING ENVY Emerald heart ring in yellow and white gold by Jessica McCormack TIME FOR ROMANCE Baby Graff Trilogy heart-shaped watch with rubies and diamonds by Graff FANCY CHARMS D First heart charm in pink gold by Damiani LINKS OF LOVE Happy Hearts diamond bracelet in white gold by Chopard…

Kelly: “This was his high school prom; he was 18, I was 14, and we went as friends. It was a long, long time ago—he was my date at my senior prom, though.” Kelly: “His dad loves photography and he took the opportunity to capture this moment in Paris in 2008, right next to the Eiffel Tower.” Kingston: “Following her graduation in 2010, we took a backpacking trip around Europe with my cousin. This picture was taken in Santorini. We had gone to Paris, Barcelona, Venice, Athens, Santorini, London and Disney World in Florida (very exotic!). That was our first and last backpacking trip.”…

MY FELLOW WINE taster and JamesSuckling.com contributing editor, Nick Stock, told me that “cabernet sauvignon is the most versatile red wine grape in the world” after the Cape Mentelle International Cabernet Tasting in Margaret River, Australia. I’d tend to agree. Creating many of the greatest wines in the world today, the formidable grape can make reds that can age for centuries, too— over the years I have been lucky enough to taste a number of early 1800s Bordeaux that were still enjoyable, with complex aromas and flavours. So I was excited to be part of the Cape Mentelle Cabernet Challenge in Margaret River, a blind tasting of some of the best 2012 cabs in the world, including first growths from Bordeaux, top estates of Australia and revered Super Tuscan reds…

SO, DO YOU own a house in Bordeaux, then?” It’s possibly the lamest question I’ve ever asked in an interview, but the very charming Baron Philippe Sereys de Rothschild handles my faux pas with aplomb. “Oh, just a little place, good for weekends when I want to escape Paris with my partner and children,” he says. This “little place” is actually Château Mouton Rothschild, a magnificent 20-bedroom estate in Pauillac that’s fit for a storybook—or at least a Hollywood film about Europeans leading terribly glamorous lives. And the partner in question is Carole Bouquet, former Bond girl and icon of French cinema. In my defence, Sereys de Rothschild (who prefers not to be called baron, as he says it feels like people are addressing his grandfather) is very down to…

MULTIMEDIA ARTIST Li Zhenhua, who has curated the film sector at Art Basel in Hong Kong since it was introduced in 2014, promises a line-up of “incredibly new” and “very beautiful” works this year. Specific details, however, are being kept under wraps. Among the programme’s highlights last year were films by Taiwanese and Mainland Chinese artists such as Yu Cheng-ta, Yao Jui-chung, Liu Xinyi and Liu Shiyuan. The quality and variety of nominations for his 2016 programme have “developed amazingly” compared to previous editions, says Li, who is the founder and director of Beijing Art Lab. The curator’s selection includes 60 works, of which more than half were made in 2015 and two were not finished until earlier this year. He is thrilled by the influx of new entries, many…

Caroline Li A sight for sore eyes #ShwedagonPagoda #Burma Justin Ng Pagoda squad #SquadGoals #ShwedagonPagoda Jonathan Cheung A moment of reflection in Yangon #MonochromeMoment René Chu Revé by René never looked so good #OneNightInMyanmar Tina Leung An adorable start to the night #Hangry #PortAutonomy Olivia Croucher Buckingham An extraordinary #adventure with old friends and new Victoria Tang-Owen Love our matching headgear #OwenxTang #3030 Ivan Pun Final set-up for the welcome dinner #BeforeTheMadness Charlotte Chen Thanks for the hangover Ivan! #WhatHappenedLastNight Calvin Wang Colourful moments help calm the mind #ShwedagonPagoda Arne Eggers 20 hours on the road finished with this great view #Sunset Find more photos at hongkongtatler.com/feb16…

Having witnessed their love story from the beginning, I’m so happy to see them turn the page to a new and more exciting chapter —Vena Cheng “It wasn’t love at first sight, but it surely felt like a fairy tale.” That’s the quote that adorned, along with illustrations of camels, the backdrop at the Hong Kong cocktail reception preceding Maya Lin and Alex Pei’s wedding in Thailand. Camels? Because it was during a two-hour camel ride while the couple were on holiday in Morocco that Alex popped the question—eight years after they had met and started dating while studying for MBAs at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. During the cocktail reception, held in the Habourview Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel, Maya’s mother, Jacqueline PC Leung, and…

Diamonds were all the girls’ best friends at the Four Seasons when the launch party for Ching Ng’s new eponymous collection of jewellery saw a dazzling selection on display. Ching’s Diamond Collection prides itself on capturing the spirit of Hong Kong with decadent jewellery that mixes traditional Chinese design principles and a contemporary Western aesthetic. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/feb16…

Roger Vivier makes its first foray into the world of trainers with the launch of Sneaky Viv—classic skateboard shoes emblazoned with the brand’s signature Pilgrim buckle. They’re just the sort of snazzy sneakers one might don to grind rails in the Palace of Versailles. TASTE THE RAINBOW Dramatic polychromatic offerings from the likes of Sonia Rykiel, JW Anderson and Ports 1961 may strike fear into the hearts of all you monochrome mavens. But be brave, ye chic freaks. Colour striping like this is so bold it’s badass. Pair with flared denim and ’70s gold bling for that Bianca Jagger-hits-the-roller-disco style.…

Tom Ford and Frida Giannini’s Gucci guys were svelte, suited and skinny black tie-wearing lotharios. Under the brand’s new creative director, Alessandro Michele, we’re seeing gorgeously well-groomed students straight out of 1970s Ivy League schools. Think perfectly cut navy blazers, rebelliously paired and accessorised with badges, dorky specs, golf jumpers and suits worn without socks. If the lads wearing Abercrombie are the boyish brawn and the rakes in Ralph Lauren the smooth school prefects, then Gucci’s geeks strike the perfect balance of brainy and beddable. If you haven’t seen Wes Anderson’s movie Rushmore yet, you might want to do your homework.…

TEA TIME AmorePacific has created a potent anti-ageing complex made of that famous anti-oxidant, green tea. Time Response Skin Renewal Intensive Creme stimulates the deepest layers of skin to improve dullness and increase elasticity and resilience. GEISHA GIRL The clever people at Tatcha have copied the daily beauty rituals of the geisha. Ideal for dry skin, Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream promotes microcirculation and collagen synthesis, which reduces age spots and enhances radiance. NATURAL HIGH Red pine trees live for a really long time, which makes them our ideal anti-ageing gurus. Sulwhasoo TimeTreasure Renovating Emulson is formulated with liquid crystal emulsion technology and red pine extract to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.…

“Priming is a make-up prep step that creates the ideal base for longer, fuller lashes that stay flexible and feel healthy,” says Leo Wong, global make-up artist for Estée Lauder. Lashes needing a new lease of life can find it with these nifty products: • Fake it until you make it with MAC False Lashes Maximizer. The nourishing formula conditions as it enhances for a false lash effect. • Tint, amplify and set lashes with Estée Lauder Little Black Primer, the three-in-one product you never knew you needed. • Perricone MD No Mascara Mascara helps turn back time. The anti-ageing lash treatment comes in a shade that complements all skin tones, and regenerates and restores lash health.…

BACKGROUND Award-winning urushi (Japanese lacquer) artist Kiichiro Masumura was born in Tokyo in 1941. Since 2009, he has supervised the creation of unique dials for Chopard based on traditional urushi techniques. His father, Mashiki, was also a renowned artist in the discipline. Kiichiro pursued his interests by taking up lacquer art studies at the Tokyo University of the Arts. In 1982, he started teaching at the university and has since become a professor emeritus. ARTISTIC DIALS Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi is the first timepiece with a dial adorned in this fashion. In 2009, a few initial models were crafted and presented exclusively in Japan. Chopard showcased a collection of nine different dials, technically supervised by Kiichiro and designed, painted and adorned with gold dust by lacquerware company Yamada Heiando, an…

BACKGROUND Robert Keith was a fashion photographer before he founded Hoorsenbuhs in 2005. The self-taught designer sold his first ring for US$3,000, just hours after making it, while waiting in line at a Los Angeles coffee shop. The horseshoe-shaped ring with triple links is now the company’s trademark. INFLUENCES The brand is named after a 16th-century Dutch trading ship that Keith’s ancestors sailed. Keith expanded the line by using the tri-link design and quickly gained a celebrity following, with Kanye West, Lenny Kravitz and Pharrell Williams among his loyal clientele. PARTNERSHIPS In 2007, model Kether Parker became a partner, turning Keith’s jewellery-making hobby into a full-fledged business. He is also Hoorsenbuhs’ official brand ambassador. Later that year, Keith and Parker travelled to New York City to meet with people in…

IT’S BEEN 10 YEARS since Paris last had a significant exposition of Chinese contemporary art, and considering its global impact and the role collectors play in the market today, such a showcase is long overdue in the cultural hub. The Louis Vuitton Foundation has stepped into the breach with two exhibitions that opened late last month at its Frank Gehry-designed museum space. The main show, Bentu—Chinese Artists at a Time of Turbulence and Transformation, is curated by the foundation in collaboration with Philip Tinari, the director of the Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art in Beijing. (The Putonghua word bentu relates to one’s native land or a return to one’s roots.) The exhibition comprises works by 12 Mainland Chinese artists addressing the complexities and change in modern Chinese society. Concurrently, A…

HENSCHKE EDEN VALLEY HILL OF GRACE SHIRAZ 2010 The 2010 vintage will be remembered as one of the most perfect renditions of this single site, planted with vines dating back to 1860. Glorious fruit with tannins that shimmer and give the wine wonderful poise. Best in 2022. 99 points FLAMETREE MARGARET RIVER SRS CHARDONNAY 2014 Stunning chardonnay that threads together all the power of the Margaret River—via cleverly steered, restrained winemaking and a great vintage. Breathtakingly complex nose has instant spark, launches fast and sets the mouth watering. Drink now. 98 points BILANCIA HAWKE’S BAY LA COLLINA SYRAH 2013 Easily the finest edition of this tiny hillside Syrah from Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay. The palate unwinds with a wealth of concentrated dark plum, black cherry and blackberry, as well…

AURELIO MONTES and Douglas Murray, both highly experienced wine professionals, wanted to realise their dream of producing Chilean wines that were a quantum leap higher in quality that the standards of the time. In 1988, they joined forces with Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand—together, the four established the Montes vineyard (initially called Discover Wine) with the express intention of becoming a pioneer producer of premium-quality Chilean wines. The Garcés and Barros families later joined the team, bringing a solid entrepreneurial background, a long-term vision and an unshakeable commitment that has helped Montes earn its worldwide reputation for excellence. What has been the key to your success when creating Montes wines? Every prosperous winery owes its success to multiple factors. For Montes, the most important factor has been the quality of…