Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2017 i Tatler Hong Kong

SINGAPORE TATLER CHINA RISING The Travel Issue looks at the jet-setters making China their new destination of choice. They share their top picks for where to eat, shop and stay on the mainland, while celebrity aesthetic doctor and businesswoman Georgia Lee jets to the new Banyan Tree in Jiuzhaigou to explore the beauty spot. She also shares her plans to expand in China. Elsewhere, society darling Paige Parker (pictured) stars as a muse and model in a Tim Walker-inspired jewellery shoot. PHILIPPINE TATLER TURNING POINTS Turning the focus on stories of resilience, loss and strength, this month’s issue features Ling Ling King as its cover star. In an inspiring interview, the widow of hotel magnate and philanthropist Archimedes “Archie” King opens up about learning to cope with the sudden death…

HONG KONG TATLER Michel Lamunière Chairman and CEO Sean Fitzpatrick Managing Director and CCO Tamara Lamunière Head of Gen T Jakki Phillips Editor-in-Chief, Hong Kong Tatler Kimberly Hu Director of VIP Relations, Editorial and Events Justine Lee Fashion Director, Hong Kong Tatler Charmaine Mok Editorial Director, Food & Wine Christian Barlow Society Editor, Hong Kong Tatler GEN T ALUMNI Jonathan Cheung Co-founder of public relations firm Buzz Agency Jamie Chiu Clinical psychologist and founder of the Brightly Project Nicola Fan Visual storyteller, filmmaker and graphic designer Arthur Law Co-founder of Vectr Ventures, aka the coolest venture capital firm in town Sean Lee-Davies Photographer and conservationist, founder of Awethentic Studio and Gallery and Project C:Change Kevin Mak Architect and photographer 500 LIST Monique Burger Owner of the Burger Collection, a private…

Jun 2 ORCHESTRE PHILHARMONIQUE DE RADIO FRANCE The Philharmonic Orchestra of Radio France and a trio of young soloists will perform Beethoven’s ecstatic Triple Concerto followed by Debussy and Ravel. At the Cultural Centre. frenchmay.com DRAGON BOAT CARNIVAL Heart-pounding boat races, live entertainment and food trucks are some of the highlights to be enjoyed during the ancient Tuen Ng Festival. At the Central Harbourfront until June 4. discoverhongkong.com 3 GISELLE The National Ballet of China captures the essence of this classic with a version that harks back to the romance of the 1841 original. At the Cultural Centre until June 4. urbtix.hk STING LIVE The former Police frontman performs a string of well-known hits as well as new tracks from his first rock/pop album in more than a decade. At…

CAROLINE CONSTAS JOHANNA ORTIZ ROBERTO CAVALLI For more trendsetters, visit hongkongtatler.com/June17…

“We’re reintroducing a lot of things from the archive. It’s influencing everything we’re doing within the brand, and that makes sense, because that’s how the brand was born” “Darling, if you need air miles, I’m your man,” jokes Paul Andrew, Salvatore Ferragamo’s design director for women’s footwear, the brand’s first, as we meet on a sunny spring afternoon in Seoul. The British designer’s debut collection was shown recently in New York and Paris to representatives of a small group of publications, and now its roll-out is about to begin with a launch event in the South Korean capital. “I just got in from New York last night,” he says, looking surprisingly refreshed and ready to go after his 15-hour flight. And he’s got a tough schedule ahead of him. Andrew…

“THE TIME OF THE DAY I LOVE THE MOST IS EARLY IN THE MORNING WHEN I WAKE UP AND IT’S STILL QUIET” My favourite watch right now is a Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-vous Moon Medium in yellow gold. I have runners-up —the Reverso One Cordonnet and a Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin—which I absolutely love, but I have a particular attachment to the Rendez-vous Moon. My daughter has claimed my watches, but she will have to wait because she’s only four years old. If I were to choose a strap for my watch, it would be one dripping with diamonds. The last picture I took with my phone was a recipe in a book for a flourless chocolate cake with orange mascarpone. I should probably delete it. When I was eight, I…

Being the daughter of a prominent diamond dealer, Valérie Messika was accustomed from a very young age to being surrounded by exquisite gems and jetting off with her father to exotic climes to find more. When it came to taking over the business, however, she decided to move away from diamond trading and into the world of fine jewellery. She established her contemporary chic diamond jewellery brand in 2005, naming it simply Messika, and is CEO and head of design. Today, as well as the Paris flagship store on Rue Saint-Honoré, Messika has more than 250 points of sale around the world, including in Hong Kong. During a recent visit to the city, she spoke to us about stepping out of her father’s shadow and creating diamond jewellery that’s exquisite…

EVERY SECOND COUNTS BREITLING True watch collectors appreciate the complexity of the split-second chronograph and the expertise behind the complication. The Navitimer Rattrapante features Breitling’s proprietary B03 split-second chronograph movement. Two superimposed chronograph second hands run together, but one can be stopped at the touch of a button while the other continues to run. The stopped time is recorded and, when the same button is pressed, the hand catches up with the running hand. The Navitimer collection dates back 65 years, and the 2017 model is 45mm and made in steel, plus there’s a 250-piece limited edition in red gold with a see-through case back.…

RENÉE FLEMING The four-time Grammy Award-winner has performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. An FIF honorary adviser, she will feature on the FIF CD project to be unveiled on the night. LANG LANG A remarkable musician and philanthropist, Lang Lang is a classical music superstar with the charisma and appeal of a rock star. As FIF’s Artist in Support, he’ll lend his talent to the upcoming FIF CD. EASON CHAN Praised by Time magazine as a frontrunner in the next generation of Cantopop, the Hongkonger is FIF’s youth ambassador and has collaborated on the special CD to benefit the Foundation. XUEFEI YANG The London-based Chinese classical guitarist is set to delight guests on the…

Greg McNamara #Chateau #Alfresco Chateau Marmont is the place to see and be seen in West Hollywood—so, naturally, Greg was to be seen lounging in a cabana with a shrimp cocktail or two. Ivan Pun #MrPorter The Hollywood Premiere Motel was the backdrop for Mr Porter’s star-studded “Made in California” party, which Ivan attended. Vickie Li #Sister #GirlsTrip As well as seeing the stellar lineup of acts at Coachella, Vickie enjoyed spending time with her sisters, Kristine and Jackie. Ryan Sun #ChellaLove It was Ryan and Sandee Sun’s first time at Coachella and they had a blast. They even coordinated the facemasks they used to protect themselves from the dust of the desert. Eleanor Lam #PoloLounge #BeverlyHills A former resident of Los Angeles, Eleanor was happy to return to her…

1 CHEFS AND CHAMPAGNE DOM PÉRIGNON The Dom Pérignon Ultimate Tasting Experience series continues this month as top restaurants such as Arcane present perfect dish pairings to go with the 2006 vintage. 2 SET SAIL AQUA LUNA II Victoria Harbour has another beauty riding the waves in the form of Aqua Luna II—an upgraded, larger and more luxurious version of the well-loved junk boat-turned-floating cocktail bar. Think plush furnishings and decadent deck chairs, champagne and dim sum lunches. aqualuna.com.hk 3 SOUK SUPPER LILYA It’s almost like spending midnight in Marrakesh at this newly opened Moroccan bar and lounge on Wyndham Street, where Arabic beats provide the soundtrack to dishes ranging from slow-cooked tangines to sugar-topped pastilla. lilya.com.hk 4 CULT COCKTAILS EMPLOYEES ONLY One of the year’s most highly anticipated bar…

Get Jaime’s look with this pair of Christian Dior slingback pumps, a leopard print handbag by Saint Laurent or Gucci’s feline double finger ring…

THE FLOWER HEEL The round-toed Column heel was designed by Salvatore Ferragamo specifically for the American market in 1939. The modern interpretation features a similar stacked heel in gold, but slightly higher. THE F WEDGE The patented 1947 creation of a sandal with invisible thread straps is one of Ferragamo’s most outstanding styles. Andrew transplants the iconic wedge heel onto pointed boots wrapped in velvet. THE VARA FLAT Designed by Salvatore’s daughter Fiamma in 1967, the Vara ballerina is one of the house’s bestsellers. Andrew has replaced the grosgrain fabric with a technical nylon webbing and leaves the edges frayed for a raw finish. THE KIMO HEEL Salvatore designed the Kimo heel after a trip to Kyoto where he observed geishas wearing wooden sandal socks. Andrew’s modern interpretation is equally…

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HARRY WINSTON ULTIMATE EMERALD SIGNATURE This piece is set entirely with diamonds and can be worn as a brooch, pendant or wrist watch CARTIER PANTHÉRE ARCTIQUE The diamond-encrusted piece is set with a 39-carat aquamarine, emeralds as eyes, and sapphires and onyx as embellishments BULGARI SERPENTI SEDUTTORI The watch is crafted in white gold set with baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, a cabochon sapphire and two pear-shaped rubies JAEGERLECOULTRE RENDEZ-VOUS SECRET This jewellery watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and is set with 108 pink sapphires and 196 diamonds CHANEL GRENAT SECRET This unique watch cuff is set with a 39.9-carat garnet, 91 yellow sapphires, 79 orange sapphires, 87 spessartite garnets and 1,171 diamonds GRAFF PRINCESS BUTTERFLY WATCH This delicate butterfly timepiece features wings of pavé blue sapphires which, when opened, reveal…

The jewelled sword worn by Napoléon Bonaparte when he was crowned emperor of France in 1804 stands resplendent in an unlikely location at present—Beijing’s Forbidden City—on its first trip ever out of France. Adorned with the French crown jewels, including a magnificent 140-carat diamond from India’s Golconda mine, it is just one of 300 historic items on display until July 2 in Chaumet’s Imperial Splendours exhibition at the Palace Museum. The Consular Sword, also known as Napoléon I’s Coronation Sword, is displayed against an 1806 painting of the emperor in his coronation robes. The exhibition, brought together by Henri Loyrette, who was president of the Louvre for 12 years and director of the Musée d’Orsay for two decades, and Béatrice de Plinval, curator of Chaumet’s museum and archives for close…

AFRIKABURN South Africa’s answer to Nevada’s legendary Burning Man Festival is a wild and wonderful six days of fire, festivities and art installations on a private farm called Stonehenge in the arid semi-desert of Northern Cape roughly 300 kilometres from Cape Town. The next event is scheduled for April 2018. afrikaburn.com THE PROMS, LONDON Its name is short for promenade concerts, and it’s a hugely popular festival of classical music held at the Royal Albert Hall and other venues. The series comprises 92 concerts between July and September with tickets priced as low as £5. Conductors lead orchestras through a wide range of music by composers such as Beethoven, Wagner and Bruckner—and even Hollywood film scores. The season runs from July 14 to September 9. royalalberthall.com SINGAPORE ART WEEK The…

Transatlantica was the theme of the Youth Diabetes Action (YDA) dinner, which was held at the Kowloon International Trade & Exhibition Centre. From the miniature boat figurines that decorated the centrepieces on all the tables, to the chocolate anchors and the staff dressed in marine uniforms, everything was tied into the evening’s nautical theme and no detail was overlooked, thanks to event designer Bergé Studio. YDA chairwoman emeritus Joanna Hotung, accompanied by a group of children who have benefited from the organisation’s services, addressed the audience about the daily hardships faced by children with type 1 diabetes. She received a rousing round of applause when she outlined the achievements of the YDA over the preceding year, and another for the goals set for the coming months. Live and silent auctions…

Aron and Laura Harilela, Dino Sadhwani, Alia Al-Senussi and Michael Govan, the director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, hosted the annual LACMA party at Harilela Mansion in Kowloon Tong during Art Basel in Hong Kong. The theme of the party was “Chinois chic.” No expense was spared when it came to the refreshments—an extensive buffet of traditional Cantonese fare and a bottomless supply of champagne. Guests continued the festivities at an after-party at Cassio, kicking on well into the wee hours.…

“WHEN I GO INTO A ROOM, THE FIRST THING I LOOK AT IS THE LIGHTING. IF IT’S WELL DONE AND CREATIVE, IT’S A GOOD SIGN THAT THIS ROOM HAS BEEN WELL THOUGHT OUT” 1 CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE’S FURNITURE It’s very difficult to pigeonhole what I like because it evolves, but I am working with him at the moment and I like that he gets close to my own aesthetic. 2 MIAMI I’ve seen this city evolve from a beach resort into a 24-hour international gateway. It’s a recent phenomenon, but I can feel it. We’re actually at the beginning of a new era for Miami. 3 PARROT TURKS AND CAY, CAICOS ISLANDS I usually stay at a villa on this private island when on holiday. I love to stay here…

DEEP DIVE BLANCPAIN With its more than 280 years of history, Blancpain has a rich source of inspiration. This year, the world’s oldest watch brand presents the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, which harks back to a pioneering divers watch of the 1950s. The original, which held a number of important patents, was chosen by many countries to equip the diving teams of their armed forces. The Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC is an automatic in a 40mm stainless steel case, and has a four-day power reserve. It includes all the significant features that made the original so groundbreaking in 1953, and it is water-resistant to 300 metres. FAST AND FURIOUS HUBLOT Two prestigious brands unite in the Techframe Ferrari Tourbillon Chronograph by Hublot, a limited edition openwork timepiece created…

FIT FOR A QUEEN BREGUET In 1810 Breguet created a watch for a great collector, Caroline Murat, the sister of Napoléon Bonaparte and Queen of Naples at the time. It was the first watch designed to be worn on the wrist. Its strong but feminine personality inspires the new Reine de Naples Princesse 8965. The rose-gold oval case is complemented by a white mother-of-pearl dial. The large hour markers at 12 and 6 o’clock—also in rose gold—are assertive, while the femininity is emphasised by a diamond-set bezel. The mechanical self-winding movement can be admired through the sapphire case back. FLOWER POWER C H A N E L Chanel salutes women’s intelligence and their love of beauty in its Première Camélia Skeleton. An exquisite watch in an uncompromising rectangular case, it…

Many of us take our watches for granted, absentmindedly winding them when they stop or shaking them to keep the automatic mechanism going. With our mobile phones constantly at the ready, we’ve all been guilty of rarely looking at our watches, perhaps only as meetings near an end, and leaving them out unattended on the nightstand as we sleep. But you have a choice—you can continue to demoralise your watch or you can give it the life it deserves: top-notch care when it’s off your wrist in a pillowed home that keeps it ticking safely and consistently. There’s a short list of high-end brands making luxury watch winders for this purpose, and it’s led by Buben & Zorweg. The German company’s creations are works of art whose sole purpose is…

A marble champagne bar, bespoke furniture and a dedicated area for handcrafted books are among the sophisticated delights that await patrons at the Pavilion, Pacific Place’s newest private lounge, set to be unveiled this month. Renowned architect André Fu (pictured) and his design studio, AFSO, have created an exclusive, free-standing space with four-metre-high ceilings. The structure is composed entirely of interlocking timber profiles, providing an escape into a world of purity and urban charm right in the heart of the city. “The new Pacific Place Pavilion reflects our ethos of lifestyle from within,” says André. pacificplace.com.hk…

Christian Louboutin has collaborated on its colourful Mexicaba tote with Taller Maya, a Mexican charity that helps artisans, predominantly but not exclusively women, preserve their unique craft skills—mainly cross-stitch embroidery and weaving. Taller Maya’s mission is to preserve authentic craftsmanship at a time when the local culture is being diluted, and thus ensure the long-term economic empowerment of Mayan artisans. Ten per cent of profits from every Mexicaba sold in Louboutin boutiques will be donated directly to the charity. Taller Maya artisans were also paid equitably for their work on its creation. The bag itself is really rather fabulous. Each features panels of eye-popping handwoven cotton, vivid Mayan embroidery, bone beads fashioned from the horns of bulls and wooden beads painted with mythical wild beast motifs. The silk lining is…

Tropical prints continue to permeate designers’ lookbooks this season, but this time around they are imbued with gangster vibes. At Coach, aloha florals and surfer seascapes were paired with black leather jackets pinned with badges and spray-painted with artist Gary Baseman’s graffiti. While Junya Watanabe sent a gang of swaggering and heavily inked rockers down the runway—tatooed, literally, up to their eyeballs. At Loewe, the Ibiza-inspired fossil and floral prints were paired with party-boy coloured waterproof macs and driftwood necklaces to create a Balearic boy-tribe vibe. The tropical 2.0 is less Honolulu and more street, skate and punk inspired. TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR DRESSING ON THE FLY DARE TO WEAR Quirky prints, photos referencing youthful subculture and even optical illusions. Pull off a Raf Simons tee and you’ve essentially ascended…

Summer is here and the disco lip has razzle dazzled its way into our lives. From the vampiric sparkles at DKNY to the all-out ’70s glitter at Fendi, the runways were awash with the glitteriest of glimmering chops. There’s a whole host of new lipsticks and glosses on the market that cater to the trend—from softer shimmers to glitzier glimmers. But to really achieve the Jessie J-inspired all-out glitterbomb look, you’ll need to apply loose powder (Mac and Make Up For Ever both stock good options) to a sticky lip. The only downside? Eating and drinking are strictly verboten with this look. But, hey, we’ve all gotta make sacrifices, right?…

When the subject of high-profile businesswomen in Hong Kong comes up, the names Maya Lin and Yen Kuok are always on the list. Maya is the head of high jewellery for Cartier Far East; Yen is the founder and CEO of Asia’s premier luxury consignment site, Guiltless. Maya and Yen embody passion and enthusiasm in all that they do, and are proof that the modern woman can have it all. “I juggle between volunteering and charity work, my job at Cartier and motherhood,” says Maya. “Though it seems impossible at times, in fact all these different roles have actually helped enrich my life.” Yen took her passion for fashion and turned it into a successful business: “I stay up late scouring the internet for the latest trends in fashion retail;…

DIOR À VERSAILLES GALERIE DES GLACES RING This statement diamond ring takes its cues from the opulent interiors of the Palace of Versailles JESSICA MCCORMACK TATTOO DIAMOND CLIP EARRINGS Inspired by the Koru tattoo of New Zealand’s Maori, these spiral motif earrings are set with diamonds of various sizes SARAH ZHUANG SPREAD YOUR WINGS RING The up-and-coming Hong Kong-based designer crafted this ring from white gold and 1.3 carats of diamonds NIIN GAIA FINE SCALENE RING Crafted with conflict-free diamonds and 18K recycled white gold, this is an edgy ring with a conscience OFÉE WAVE BANGLE The Parisian brand gets into some wristy business with this sharp piece in brushed gold and diamonds HERMÈS CHAÎNE D’ANCRE PUNK BRACELET The slightly rebellious but elegant piece is made in white gold and…

Pearl necklace (early 19th century); Chaumet The necklace belonged to Princess Auguste-Amélie of Bavaria. It was inherited by Empress Joséphine’s granddaughter, Queen Joséphine of Sweden Memorial box for the Marquise de Lawoestine (1789); Fondation Napoléon The earliest surviving example of the work of Chaumet founder Marie-Étienne Nitot “Vertiges” diadem (2017); Chaumet Crafted by Chaumet, the diadem was designed by Central Saint Martins student Scott Armstrong, who, inspired by Chaumet’s tradition of naturalism, imagines a contemporary French garden Peacock Feather brooch (circa 1870); Chaumet This brooch was very fashionable during the Second Empire. The sapphire and its border of diamonds set en tremblant give it life “The child with a vase” pin (Qing dynasty); Palace Museum Originating from the royal Qing collection, this accessory is remarkable for its complex motif and…

A fashion-forward crowd headed to Queen’s Road Central for an exclusive cocktail party to celebrate the opening of Versace’s new flagship boutique. The brand’s artistic director, Donatella Versace, was the guest of honour and mingled with the likes of Angela Leong, Peter Cheung and Yvette Yung. Once primed with cocktails, the guests were transported to Shaw Studios, where Donatella presided over a runway show of the label’s autumn/winter 2017 collection. An after-party followed and had guests dancing well into the night. As the fashion show wound up, Donatella took a spin down the runway before leading the gathering off to a lively after-party For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

Sean Lee-Davies, the founder of pop-up art gallery and virtual reality (VR) production house Awethentic Gallery and Studio, hosted Hong Kong’s first VR art jam party to coincide with Art Basel in Hong Kong. Guests jumped at the chance to create their own VR artworks, but the evening’s highlight came when Italian contemporary artist Mauro Bergonzoli, wearing a VR headset and flourishing virtual paintbrushes, created a virtual artwork that the guests were able to watch taking form on a large screen. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

Rolex and Patek Philippe are the brands that hold their value best, According to Jessie Kang of Sotheby’s and Nicholas Biebuyck of Christie’s. Kang also suggests considering Richard Mille, which also holds its value well. But you need to know more than just which logo to look for if you are to make a wise investment. Richard Mille, according to Kang, produces “visually unique pieces and has its own characteristics in every piece. It is bold in its creations and creativity,” delivering watches that appeal to collectors looking for innovative movements and case materials, and it only produces a limited number per edition. “For Rolex,” Kang advises, “the modern Submariner would be an affordable option, while towards the higher end there are also vintage pieces in supreme condition and limited…

A negative stigma used to be attached to the concept of second-hand when it came to clothes. Fashion was all about newness and nobody would admit to wearing someone else’s cast-offs. But then the vintage revolution came along and suddenly our options for what to wear expanded far beyond the current collections. Today, second-hand luxury has morphed into a billion-dollar business—literally. Previously owned luxury goods worth US$60 billion were sold in the US alone in 2016. And it has a new description to match its shiny status: pre-loved. But while pre-loved clothes, shoes and handbags have been changing hands at a rate of knots around the globe, watches were late to the party—until Vestiaire Collective, the fabulously fashionable, very French luxury website that sparked this whole revolution, decided to bring…

PERFECT PROPORTIONS JAQUET DROZ The pure design of the Grande Seconde of Jaquet Droz is founded on two dials that form a figure eight, the smaller top dial marking the hours and minutes, the lower larger dial marking the seconds. The black numerals and train tracks against white space, a lovely juxtaposition of typography, all within the very slender rim of the smooth round 43mm case add up to a very handsome package of perfect proportions. V INTAGE CLASSICS PATEK PHILIPPE Drawing inspiration from its 1940s and ’50s models, Patek Philippe’s new self-winding Perpetual Calendar (Ref 5320) is housed in an elegant 40mm white-gold case with three-tiered lugs. The lacquered cream dial with luminous numerals and hands has two apertures for day and month, with the analogue date circling a…