Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2017 i Tatler Hong Kong

TAIWAN TATLER GETTING FIT As a remarkable athlete, Janet Jia was chosen for the cover of the Sports Issue. The founder of CH Wedding last year became the first Asian woman to complete the Enduroman Arch to Arc, an ultra-distance triathlon between London and Paris considered to be one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges. Elsewhere, society people such as Grace Sun (pictured) reveal their training programmes and partners. PHILIPPINE TATLER ART TALK Senator Loren Legarda graces the cover for a fifth time. The arts patron discusses The Spectre of Comparison, the Philippine Pavilion’s exhibition at the Venice Biennale, which showcases the contrasting works of Lani Maestro and Manuel Ocampo. Elsewhere, the late painter Fernando Zóbel “returns” to Venice with a commemorative exhibition, and recent graduates of the International School…

MUAY THAI Don’t be fooled by her model looks—this girl can take down a man with one punch. She’s one tough cookie and a skilled MMA fighter. She’s even got the gold medals to prove it. WAKESURFING Her Instagram profile says she’s a fan of watersports in all forms and that she can do a 360-degree turn on a wakesurf board—which is no easy feat. INDOOR CYCLING She says that sometimes there’s no place she would rather be than sweating it out on the bike. She’s such a fan of spinning that she founded indoor cycling studio XYZ. TRAIL RUNNING Despite her hectic travel schedule, she always finds time for a run. There’s no mountain too high for this fitness fanatic; she recently conquered Mount Fuji and loved it. YOGA…

1 TO A TEA FLAMINGO BLOOM Cool down this summer at this new tea salon serving all-natural premium looseleaf brews, which can be dressed up with fresh fruit, tapioca pearls, a dusting of matcha powder and more. facebook.com/ flamingobloomhk 2 FRENCH FANCY LE 39V Alain Ducasse alumnus Frédéric Vardon has launched a restaurant on the 101st floor of the ICC, where the seasonal menu will mirror that of the original in Paris. Diners can expect an elegant interpretation of traditional French cuisine. jcgroup.hk/le-39v-hong-kong 3 LUCKY NUMBER EIGHT OCTAVIUM Umberto Bombana is making waves with his new private kitchen concept in One Chinachem Central. The space doubles as a lab for chef Bombana to focus on exploring new culinary concepts. 4 FROM PARIS WITH LOVE TERROIR PARISIEN Celebrated French chef Yannick…

LABEL LOVER ALEXA CHUNG From model to TV presenter, author and now fashion designer, London It girl Alexa Chung (below) has a Midas touch. Her impeccable sense of style has lead to super-successful collaborations with AG Jeans, Madewell and Marks and Spencer. The Brit pack-er has now turned her hand to designing independently for the first time, and it’s a beautiful mishmash of all things Alexa. Debuted to a choir singing in a church in northwest London, the supremely wearable collection of cheongsams, floral midis, candy stripe blazers, macs, pinafores, leather skirts and jackets and—of course—quintessentially Alexa pie-crust collars had the audience (which numbered Alexa’s pals Pixie Geldof, Jack Guinness and Daisy Lowe) converted. I' M IN LOVE WITH THE LOGO  For a while we got a little too under-the-radar,…

NICK FOUQUET LABEL LOVER It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a… good hat. But where to find that luxey-distressed I-stole-it-off-Captain-Jack-Sparrow number? Introducing Nick Fouquet. The son of model Bernard Fouquet, Nick grew up in the South of France and in Florida, moving to Los Angeles in 2008 after stints in New York and Colorado. There he discovered a passion for millinery and now has a workshop in Abbot Kinney where he makes hats by hand from 100 per cent sustainably harvested beaver fur felt. These are the sort of hats that are guaranteed to make you the coolest guy in the room—or your money back. OH, IT’S CRISP ALL RIGHT REVISITING A DESIGN FROM THE…

If you’ve been paying attention recently, you would have noticed that almost every other celebrity red carpet outfit this season was paired with a slicked, wet hair look. Gigi Hadid in particular sported the I-just-got-out-of-the-pool look so often, we began to wonder if her pre-party prep was in fact subaquatic. Admittedly, the style is a little intimidating for us mere mortals to attempt; but done right it can add a bad girl edge to the frilliest of dresses and a magnetic insouciance to a black tie gown. As a look, its beauty lies in its confident defiance of societal norms; in the way it says “my face is good enough to pull this off, and I know it.” So invest in some quality styling products and a good comb, and…

OPULENT ORBS The bow and egg of the Summer in Provence necklace by Fabergé, which is embellished with diamonds, mother-of-pearl, natural pearls, white opals and enamel, can be detached and worn as brooches or simpler pendants COLOUR-CRAZED This exceptional necklace by Moussaieff is set with a suite of exquisite gems, including violet and pink sapphires and rose-cut diamonds. This grand piece can also be worn as a brooch or a simpler necklace SPREAD YOUR WINGS This fine fluttery jewel from Damiani’s Butterfly collection, which is set with sapphires and diamonds and can be further embellished with emeralds, rubies or amethysts, can be worn as a pendant, brooch or ring AMAZING BLUES Chow Tai Fook’s La Danse de Temps high jewellery necklace, set with tanzanite, sapphires, diamonds, rock crystals, chalcedony and…

“Design is everywhere—and Hong Kong brims with it, from the latest furniture store to the typography on the menu at your local cha chaan teng. We should give it the attention it deserves. Don’t you agree?” It takes just a few moments listening to an enthusiastic Alan Chan on the subject of his latest project to decide that, yes, we definitely should. Luckily, the design and branding guru had a plan—and a partner in its execution, longtime friend and fellow artist Stanley Wong. The result is Very Hong Kong Very Hong Kong, an exhibition encompassing “design at large” made and nurtured in the city. Its some thousand works are grouped in 11 categories—graphic & publication, photography, products & toys, fashion, space, architecture, music, film, media, advertising, and comic & illustration—and…

While China and India have long ranked among the top offenders for air pollution, the latest statistics from the World Health Organisation put countries in the Middle East ahead of those two nations in terms of annual concentration of harmful PM2.5 particles. At the top of the table are Pakistan (115.7), Qatar (92.4) and Afghanistan (86) thanks to their heavy industry and uncontrolled emissions, while strict regulations and low industry in Australia (5.7), Brunei (6.6) and New Zealand (6.8) put them at the bottom of the list.…

CHAUMET EXHIBITION OPENING The atrium of IFC Mall was transformed into a French-style patio for The Art of Jewellery Since 1780, a three-part exhibition tracing Parisian jeweller Chaumet’s history since its founding in 1780. The first section focused on Chaumet as the master of tiaras—the jeweller has made more than 3,000—and guests at the opening cocktail party had the opportunity to try on a range of tiaras and take selfies. The fountain at the centre of the exhibition showcased a selection of high jewellery created over Chaumet’s more than two centuries of history. The third section provided a virtual-reality experience that swept guests off to 12 locations, including Chaumet’s home, Place Vendôme in Paris, and Beijing’s Forbidden City.…

“THE MOMENT MY FEET HIT THE LAND I FEEL A DEEP SENSE OF CONTENTMENT AND PEACE” 1 KILIM RUGS They have been made for centuries across large parts of the world, and I am fascinated by the idea of the narratives embedded in them—both in their making and in their role as domestic objects. 2 VINTAGE GLASSWARE I have been looking a lot at Venini [Murano glassware] in particular, as I am very interested in the collaborations they did with important artists and architects of the time. I am also really enjoying the refractions made by the glass and the challenge of painting it. 3 RUSSELL AND CHAPPLE CANVASSES I cannot live without my canvasses; I have them made at bespoke canvas builders Russell and Chapple from Belgian linen. I…

Antonia Li #Bridesmaids Eleanor Lam, Antonia and Claudine Ying are mesmerised by the picturesque view of Capri in this picture taken atop Villa Lysis before the wedding ceremony began. Feiping Chang #FeiAndLincoln The newlyweds were picture-perfect—she in a Giambattista Valli Couture gown and Lincoln in Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria. Jonathan Cheung #BFFs Jonathan couldn’t resist a photo with bridesmaids Antonia Li and Eleanor Lam, both wearing Self-Portrait. Arissa Cheo #Reunited Claudine Ying, Arissa and Emily Lam-Ho were delighted to be reunited at the welcome dinner that kicked off the wedding celebrations. Declan Chan #Dolce #Gucci Declan and Tina Leung dressed to impress, with Declan donning an embellished Dolce & Gabbana jacket and Tina in a peach Gucci dress. Loui Lim #FeiLovesLinc Veronica Chou and Loui make a stylish duo…

MAX MARA Accessorise your outfit with a piece of statement jewellery like this diamond-studded Cactus de Cartier ring in pink gold FENDI Take a cue from Eleanor and finish your look with an embellished Fendi handbag VALENTINO Put some bows on your toes with a pair of these Christian Louboutin stilettos featuring lace detailing For more trendsetters, visit hongkongtatler.com/Aug17…

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“I KEEP MY BEAUTY ROUTINE VERY SIMPLE BECAUSE HEAVY MAKE-UP DOESN’T DO WELL WITH JETLAG” Go-to make-up shades? I Iove gold and taupe hues. I always select ones that I know will go well with my eye colour and skin tone. Favourite look? Beautiful glowy skin, a gold eye and long, thin eyeliner. Best beauty advice you’ve ever received? Drink water. I know it sounds generic but drinking water will help with just about anything. STEP 1 I love Dior’s Hydra Life Lotion to Foam Fresh Cleanser. It’s the perfect a face wash. STEP 2 I apply a good moisturising mask. STEP 3 I follow the mask with an oily serum.…

The first watch I bought for myself was a Rolex. I now own several of them and haven’t considered any other brand since. My all-time favourite model is the Rolex Daytona. Each city has its own charm, but I always think about my hometown, Chongqing. My guilty pleasure is having food late at night. I don’t eat anything before a concert, and they always finish late. Although it’s not very healthy, I have no choice. My dream address would be in a city near the sea or a river. My favourite time of day is 8pm to 10pm—when piano performances are usually held. I’m most energetic during this period. It brings me a lot of happiness and contentment when people discover a love for classical music after listening to my…

Aethaer At £80 a jar, this is possibly the most expensive air product on the market. Don’t expect too much breath for your buck, though—each jar contains approximately two lungfuls of the ubiquitous, colourless gas, farmed from pristine locations in the United Kingdom. aethaer.com Green & Clean This Australian brand uses medical grade, cold press compression and air drying technology to capture clean air from locations including Bondi Beach, the Blue Mountains and Tasmania. Each metal canister contains about 130 breaths worth of air. greenandclean.com.au Mountain Air From Switzerland These sealed jars of fresh air come direct from the Swiss Alps. Small, medium or large jars cost between US$57-97 per jar. Each comes with a signed certificate of authenticity and the GPS coordinates of exactly where the air was collected…

Many factors influence the charter fee, including seasonality, especially for remote destinations like Antarctica. There are high and low seasons, and notable events, such as large regattas and international film festivals, might also inflate rates within a season or in a region. Other factors include the size of the yacht, its reputation, the experience of its crew and captain, and its amenities. Also, yachts have their own sets of rules and inclusions decided by their owners. Hirers will be charged an “advance provisioning allowance,” which allows the vessel to take on supplies before the charter. Any unused funds will be returned at the end of the trip—but if you’ve hit the champagne harder than anticipated, additional funds may be required, and bonds are often held by charter brokers for such…

CLOS APALTA VALLE DE COLCHAGUA 2014 An extremely aromatic and focused Clos Apalta with blackberry, blueberry, floral and hot-stone character. Full body, very linear and ultra-fine tannins. Focused and tight. Precise and long. This is the most polished and beautiful definition of this wine ever. You want to drink it now but better in 2020. A blend of carménère, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. 100 points SEÑA VALLE DE ACONCAGUA 2015 Stunning aromas of blackcurrant, stone, blueberry and liquorice. Also iodine. Floral. Perfumed. Full body, fantastic density of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes on for minutes on the palate with such energy and focus. Touch of chewiness on the finish. A complex and complete wine that delivers a generosity with firmness. Drink in 2021 but already a classic. 100 points…

Calling all adult and junior players: grab your clubs and join the sponsors and pros on the luscious greens of the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club for the St James’ Cup Charity Golf Tournament on August 1. Organised by the St James’ Settlement, with the support of the Hong Kong Golf Association and the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, the annual tournament is now in its 14th year. The day will tee off with a cheerleading performance by young beneficiaries of the Grant-in-aid Brightens Children’s Lives Service. The goal? To raise HK$500,000 to provide diverse learning resources and experiential opportunities for underprivileged children. So grab your clubs and get swinging—all for a good cause. sjs.org.hk…

aug 1 SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW Plunge into a world of fantastical wonderment with this Tony Award-nominated theatrical spectacle, created and staged by Russian performance artist Slava Polunin. At the HKAPA until August 6. hkticketing.com 11 THE LITTLE PRINCE The City Contemporary Dance Company interprets the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry coming-of-age tale through modern dance, live sand drawing and animation in this family-friendly show. At Sha Tin Town Hall until August 13. urbtix.hk 14 DNCE The Joe Jonas-fronted pop group brings its chart-topping tunes to the city, including platinum-selling breakout hit Cake By The Ocean. At MacPherson Stadium. ticketflap.com 19 EUGENE ONEGIN Soprano Anna Netrebko and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien star in this production of one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest operas, part of The Met: Live in HD series. At UA Cine Times Square. www.themetinhongkong.info…

TEACHER’S PET As school bells ring faintly in the distance, start investing in classroom-worthy jackets Some fashions are fleeting flights of fancy, while others circle back every year and demand more attention. Just as surely as summer turns to autumn, blazers will always be a great trans-seasonal investment. This year take cues from schoolchildren themselves, with traditional piping and herringbone fabrics. The trick to making these schoolboy blazers look more boardroom than boarding school, more class than classroom, is in pairing them with unexpected accessories. From the fanny packs buckled waist-high over preppy jackets at Gucci, to the furry earrings offsetting serious tweeds at Balenciaga and the furry pastel-coloured baker boy hats at Prada, everyone is giving back-to-school an edge of the bizarre. Think less prim schoolgirl, more luxe truant.…

The cooler months are fast approaching but before you reach for that olive field jacket or that navy mac, consider a lighter approach. White is a much less wintery colour, goes with everything and generally looks ultra modern and cool. The pristine white puffy jackets at Dior Homme are a refreshing mix of clean-cut and streetwear, while the raw-hemmed macs and white scarves teamed with white blazers at Dries Van Noten are elegant to the core. Looking for something a little more offbeat? Juun J sent super fresh oversized white macs down the runway that are sure to get you attention when popping into your local for a pint. Whichever the style, try bleaching your look for autumn. DARE TO WEAR Challenge: get hired for your next job in a…

Bare Minerals Invisible Glow Powder Highlighter Infused with light-reflecting pearls, Bare Minerals’ new highlighter gives a gorgeous, subtle sheen while nourishing the skin with power ingredient glycerine. Use for instant supermodel cheekbones. By Terry Sun Designer Palette in Tropical Sunset Why bother dragging your make-up bag to the beach when this all-in-one collection of bronzers, highlighters and blushes will do the trick? A few sweeps from each side of the palette and voila! You’re sculpted and golden. Rodial Instaglam Airbrush Primer This fresh, dewy base blurs pores and improves skin texture instantly—perfect for those holiday selfies. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and the patented complex Osilift, the lightweight formula plumps the skin while prepping it for smooth make-up application. Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Using the healing and regenerating properties…

FACE VALUE This stylish J12 iteration comes with a white lacquered dial matched with rhodium-plated numerals and hands ARTFULLY CHIC Rhodium-plated Arabic numerals take over the dial, giving the piece a playful but chic appearance POLISHED PERFORMANCE The fashionable, glossy bracelet is made from white high-tech ceramic—an extremely scratch-resistant material—and is fitted with a steel triple-folding buckle for extra security SMARTLY FRAMED Its fixed bezel is made from high-tech ceramic and framed with a stylised stainless steel bezel. Both the 33mm and 38mm cases are proportioned perfectly for a women’s delicate wrist TOP FINISH The watch’s screw-down crown is accentuated with a white ceramic cabochon TICKING INSIDE ALWAYS ON TIME Equipped with a high-precision quartz movement ALL YOU NEED Hours, minutes, seconds and date DEEP DIVE Water-resistant up to 200…

1 UNIQUE EXTERIOR In designing grand , renowned architect Hiroshi Naito was inspired by the ripples of a gentle sea. He used more than 40,000 glass plates to evoke such a sea, creating an extraordinary facade whose aesthetic sets the building apart from its neighbours along the cosmopolitan avenue. “I wanted to create a facade that doesn’t exist anywhere in the world,” Naito says. “The thousands of small glass plates accomplished just that, creating something that has never been seen before, where we see the exterior capturing the transparency and depth of light.” 2 GUIDING LIGHT -- , natural light floods the store’s 40,000 square feet of retail space, which is spread across six floors. The interior design, with its nature-inspired furnishings and decor in a soft grey palate, evokes…

“We like to think of ourselves as the Herm s , says Moses Lam, -up Vitality . year-former mortgage broker represents an emerging class of entrepreneurs who refer to themselves as “air farmers.” In their quest to transform fresh air into a commodity, these atmospheric agronomists travel to places renowned for their purity—before bottling, canning or jarring the air that they then flog, at a premium, to consumers in polluted parts of Asia. “Places like China and India are huge for us. There is great pollution there, but also huge populations,” says Lam. “Korea is really phenomenal for us as well because the pollution from China blows over.” Lam, who started his business in 2014, collects air from Banff and Lake Louise in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, which he sells in…

If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Constantinople,” the French writer and politician Alphonse de Lamartine declared in the 19th century. The capital of the Ottomon Empire was one of the world’s most dynamic cities at the time. But for much of the past century, since it came to be known internationally as Istanbul following the collapse of the empire at the end of the First World War, it has been, in the words of a famous son, Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, “a city of ruins and end-of-empire melancholy.” Istanbul staged a dramatic comeback earlier this century and was suddenly on everyone’s bucket list, voted Europe’s Best Destination in 2013 and ranked No. 10 on the New York Times’ annual “52 Places…

When Martin Reimann decided in 2014 that he needed to get fit, it had a few unintended consequences. One man’s health drive, in fact, has resulted in a massive charity endeavour involving multi-day cycle rides that has to date spanned three years, involved hundreds of people and raised millions of dollars. Reimann is the Asia Pacific and India regional managing director for Edrington, the Scottish company behind a range of spirits brands including iconic Scotch whiskies such as The Macallan, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark and Highland Park. Since the 19th century the company has been owned by the Robertson family. In the 1960s the three Robertson sisters, all of them without heirs, decided to place control of the company in the hands of the new Robertson Trust. The family…

The Changing Young Lives Foundation bestowed its inaugural Civic Leadership Award during its annual Festival of Trees luncheon at The Conrad. Eleanor Wong and Ronnie Cheng were the recipients, honoured for their efforts in aiding the city’s underprivileged children. The foundation introduced the award as a way of encouraging more people to become engaged in children’s causes, especially at a time when the youth suicide rate in the city is at an all-time high. All proceeds from the lunch, which was co-chaired by Jane Chao-Lee, Yvette Ho and Angie Ting, will benefit the foundation’s Art to Heart Expressive Arts Therapy Programme. The popular programme was introduced in 2015 and has since helped more than 250 at-risk students in 30 schools. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

A wide range of art, watches and jewellery was on show at the Mandarin Oriental during a cocktail party hosted by Phillips before its highly anticipated spring auction. Among the artworks to go under the hammer were pieces by Britain’s Tracey Emin, America’s Andy Warhol and Japan’s Yoshitomo Nara. The auction also encompassed vintage watches and jewellery, and we spotted Jaime Ku trying on a vintage emerald and diamond ring by Cartier. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…