Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2018 i Tatler Hong Kong

SHANGLIU TATLER BIRTHDAY CANDLES On the cover is well-known actor and rising philanthropist Chun Wu.This month’s issue also takes readers inside the glamorous Shangliu Tatler Ball, held at the Rosewood Beijing. Elsewhere, entrepreneurs and celebrities gather with families in front of the lens for a very candid photo shoot. THAILAND TATLER JUST A NUMBER On the cover of this Valentine’s Day-themed issue are newlyweds Pimdao Sukhahuta and Pierre-Alexandre Darbois. Pimdao, one of the three sisters behind the fashion brand Sretsis, reveals what brought them together and their plans for the future. Elsewhere, the magazine tells the love stories of five couples whose age gaps are 10 years or more, proving age is no barrier to a happy and healthy marriage. PHILIPPINE TATLER HAVE A BALL The splendid spectacle that was…

ALL TOO HUMAN: BACON, FREUD AND A CENTURY OF PAINTING LIFE TATE, LONDON FEBRUARY 28 TO AUGUST 27 Featuring works from Lucian Freud, Paula Rego and Francis Bacon, among others, the exhibition shines light on past and contemporary painters in Britain whose oeuvres focused on human figures, their relationships and intimate environments. Three pivotal works by Bacon will be shown in the UK for the first time in at least three decades. tate.org.uk JASPER JOHNS: SOMETHING RESEMBLING TRUTH THE BROAD, LOS ANGELES FEBRUARY 10 TO MAY 13 With more than 100 iconic works by the pop art master, this major survey traces his six-decade career. Spanning paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings grouped under different thematic chapters, the exhibition covers Johns’ experimental use of traditional media, materials and techniques, while juxtaposing…

HALSTON A textured clutch can tie a whole look together. This embellished suede version from Jimmy Choo is perfect FENDI Follow Feiping’s lead and dress up your toes with pops of colour. We love these embellished sandals by Paula Cademartori DHELA A hint of metallic is always a good idea. Emulate Nadia’s look with a pair of Gianvito Rossi heels For more trendsetters, visit hongkongtatler.com/Jan18…

LABEL LOVER HECHO US designer Jack Miner, a native of a chilly town in New England, had been an analyst at a New York venture capital firm before he moved to sunny Mexico City with his husband. He immediately fell in love with the city and its people, and was inspired to create his menswear resort brand, Hecho, in 2015. As well as creating stylish casualwear, he hoped his label would help overcome misrepresentations of Mexico City as being a dingy or dangerous place. His love of the city can be seen in his collections’ muted colours, breezy Cuban shirts and easy separates that never fail to make a splash. For spring/summer 2018, Miner has adopted some of the palette and imagery of Mexican surrealist Pedro Friedeberg. Besides the bathing…

“Give a woman the right make-up and she can conquer the world. If you look good, you feel good, and the whole world responds to you in a more positive way” What are your beauty travel tips? My airplane essential for fresh and dewy skin is my Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask, plus drinking tons of water and taking vitamin drops to boost your immune system. What’s a must-have in your make-up routine? A lipstick, of course. I call it happiness in a tube. It boosts your confidence, brightens your complexion and adds instant glamour to any outfit. What is your skincare regimen? Skincare is so important. You can’t have a beautiful painting without a beautiful canvas. First thing in the morning I cleanse with my Multi-Miracle Glow Balm…

1 Ring in white gold set with an amethyst and diamonds, from the Imperiale collection, by Chopard 2 Dior VIII Christal 33mm watch with purple sapphire crystal inserts and a dial set with diamonds, by Dior 3 Ama earrings in white gold set with amethysts and diamonds, by Boucheron 4 Flora earrings in yellow gold set with amethysts, coloured sapphires and pav é diamonds, by Bulgari 5 Necklace in white gold set with diamonds, pink sapphires, emeralds and amethysts, from Le Secret collection, by Van Cleef & Arpels 6 Ring in rose gold set with an amethyst and surrounded by diamonds, by Annoushka 7 Ballerina ring set with an oval 8.38-carat violet sapphire and diamonds, by Graff 8 Rhapsodie Transatlantique ring in white and yellow gold set with a violet…

If you look up debutante in the Oxford Dictionary, you’ll find it defined as “an upper-class young woman making her first appearance in fashionable society.” But it’s much more than that, I find after spending four days with 21 such women in Paris for Le Bal des Débutantes. From the moment we meet to their gathering on the grand staircase of the Peninsula for a group photo before the ball, the debs are constantly in the limelight. Rather than the polite young women of yore introduced to a genteel high-society marriage market in search of a suitable mate, they conjure in my mind images from Hollywood. They give numerous interviews, run to fittings across town, sit for hours of hair and make-up, then even longer hours in photo sessions—not…

“I love mixing pieces from different periods. The old with the new” “I see my life in colour. It’s the first thing I notice. I’m drawn to the way colours interact with and complement one another… The subtle variations within the same shade: navy, cornflower and periwinkle, or orange, mandarin and coral. Living in full colour is my guiding principle—from the way I raise my children to the way I approach my work.” So reads Tory Burch’s introduction to her 2014 book, Tory Burch: In Color. Stepping into the designer’s home on New York’s Upper East Side, the words ring true. Artfully layered furnishings, each in vibrant shades of red, orange or green, sit by opulent wallpaper or deco-style monochrome walls. Prints—of flora and fauna, geometric, all ebullient—are recurring fixtures.…

“Green & Stars” was the theme of the UBS Hong Kong Open Charity Dinner, which was held at the Hong Kong Golf Club at Deep Water Bay. Gathered under a canopy on the club’s lawn for cocktails and dinner, guests had the opportunity to meet PGA players. A silent auction took place during the evening, with the funds raised going to non-profit groups that support sport, health and education programmes for underprivileged children and their families. Later, Kenny Bee and his band, the Old Boys, had guests out of their seats and on the dancefloor. We spotted Joseph Fung and Shirley Hiranand enjoying a boogie. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

Inspired by one of the world’s oldest light festivals, Fête des Lumières in the French city of Lyon, Lumieres Hong Kong lit up our own city late last year. Supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the festival used landmark sites and buildings in Central, Sheung Wan and Kowloon as canvases in a show that honoured Hong Kong’s unique culture and heritage through the art of illumination. The evening kicked off with a light-up ceremony at the City Hall Public Library, which served as a backdrop for Yves Moreaux. The French artist projected a light show called “E-motion,” whose range of shapes, colours and movement gave a three-dimensional texture to the library’s facade. Afterwards, more than 300 guests attended an exclusive gala dinner at the Qube at PMQ…

Joanna Hotung, the chairperson of Youth Diabetes Action, partnered with Annoushka Ducas, the founder of jewellery brands Links of London and Annoushka, to host a private cocktail party at the Annoushka boutique at the Mandarin Oriental to mark United Nations World Diabetes Day. Guests were encouraged to dress in blue, the colour of diabetes awareness, and enjoyed snacking on blue canapés created especially for the evening.…

Most of us will have marvelled at its arches and wondered what dramas were unfolding behind those deeply recessed windows. But few probably ventured inside the Murray Building, which served as government offices until 2011. In recent years this modernist landmark, built in 1969, has been out of bounds, undergoing a HK$3 billion redevelopment by Wharf Holdings. Now that the project is finally complete, we offer you a glimpse inside the city’s newest luxury hotel—the Murray. And who better to give us the exclusive behind-the-scenes tour than the man who spearheaded the refurbishment, former Wharf Holdings supremo Peter Woo. The 72-year-old tycoon was an enthusiastic guide as he showed us around, from the glass pavilions on the roof housing a restaurant and bar, to gardens dotted with sculptures, to the…

1 SWAN LAKE Plunge into Tchaikovsky’s love-versus-evil tale in this narrated abridged production, part of the Ballet Classics for Children series by the Hong Kong Ballet. At the Cultural Centre until February 4. urbtix.hk 2 YOUNG PRODIGIES The Hong Kong Philharmonic showcases young talent, including Hannah Tam, a 12-year-old violin virtuoso, and conductor Nicholas Carter, who decided on his career at the age or 7. At City Hall until February 3. hkphil.org TALE OF THREE CITIES Performances by Taiwan’s Bulareyaung Dance Company, South Korea’s Han Dance Project and the Hong Kong Dance Company pay homage to the troupes’ homelands. At Kwai Tsing Theatre until February 4. urbtix.hk 3 THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Hailed as one of the world’s best, the choir performs classics by Dietrich Buxtehude, Antonio Vivaldi, Benjamin Britten…

Nothing is more welcome in the dead of winter than a getaway to a balmy location, but if you can’t get the time off, allow yourself to be sartorially transported to warmer climes by the likes of Dior, Coach or Altuzarra. For Christian Dior’s Resort 2018 collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri flew guests to the canyons of Calabasas, California and showcased a dazzling array of tasselled dresses and printed ponchos as hot air balloons hovered in the background. The collection took cues from the ancient cave paintings that inspired Christian Dior’s 1951 Lascaux collection while incorporating Chiuri’s signature wearable pieces, like beaded denim jackets and prairie dresses. For a city take on the trend, Coach 1941 showcased tan suede jackets with wingtip details, while Altuzarra sent shearling vests and pieces adorned…

KAYLA WONG FOUNDER OF BASICS FOR BASICS I would say take your time and don’t rush into things. There is so much to learn and entrepreneurs are constantly learning, and businesses are always works in progress, so I think it’s important to really absorb as much as you can while you’re in the early stages of launching. Kayla wears Cling boots by Stuart Weitzman NATALIE CHAN FOUNDER OF OWN ACADEMY First, think value-creation before you think money. Second, nothing is impossible, so don’t let what you don’t have hold you back. Lastly, a business is only as good as the people behind it, so surround yourself with people who will drive your business forward. A great team of people can be a business’s best asset. Natalie wears Alljack boots by…

WRINKLE WARRIOR EYE GEL BY KATE SOMERVILLE This well-reviewed eye gel from the cruelty-free brand is incredibly effective in lightening dark circles, making you look as if you’ve had twice as much beauty sleep. ORGANIC GLOBAL BABY SENSITIVE SERUM BY LINA HANSON With Kalahari melon and cucumber seed, this multipurpose serum from the cruelty-free and organic skin care brand soothes and nourishes sensitive skin. It’s gentle enough for babies, and also works to increase skin elasticity and treat stretch marks. ENCHANTED ISLAND SALT SPRAY BY RAHUA Missing a good-hair day? This pink sea salt-based styling spray from the vegan and cruelty-free brand gives hair perfectly textured waves. MIDAS TOUCH BY BEAUTY BLENDER Still one of the best products when it comes to flawless make-up application, this limited edition set from…

Cartier Tank Louis Cartier His You can’t go wrong with the sleek Tank Louis Cartier. The large model comes with a pink-gold case and a manual-winding movement. Hers The small ladies model also has a pink-gold case and gets a sparkling touch with diamonds on the bezel. IWC Da Vinci His Packed with complications placed symmetrically on the dial, the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a stunning talking piece. Hers The moonphase aperture is given pride of place on the otherwise clean dial of the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase, making it such an elegant piece to wear. Chanel J12 His The J12 Moonphase is crafted in black high-tech ceramic and matched with a black satin-finished dial with an aventurine moonphase counter. Hers The delicate 19mm J12 XS is…

Restrictive frocks, impossible heels, torturous undergarments… Far too often, women are expected to sacrifice comfort in the pursuit of beauty and elegance. When it comes to decorating the wrist, however, a lady need make no such concessions — if she chooses to wear a Richard Mille wristwatch, that is. Founded in 2001, Richard Mille’s philosophy is based upon delivering cutting-edge technical innovation, exquisite artistry, architecture and hand-finishing, inventive lightweight materials, and best-in-class ergonomics. Feather-light and so comfortable the wearer barely knows there’s a timepiece on their wrist, Mille’s watches have repeatedly been worn during intense, high-impact competition by sporting greats including Rafael Nadal, Felipe Massa, Bubba Watson, Yohan Blake and Romain Grosjean. That athletes of this stature can perform at their best — even setting world records and taking international…

I’m starting to get the distinct impression that everyone in Beirut has met Elie Saab apart from me. My interview with the Lebanese fashion designer was delayed three days ago, so I’ve been killing time exploring the city and meeting an interesting assortment of characters along the way. Strangely, they all claim to know Saab. The group of artists at a gallery opening, the bespectacled architect in a backstreet bookstore, the strikingly beautiful jewellery boutique owner and even my hotel’s chef—they all talk of Saab with reverence yet familiarity, like a favourite uncle. Switching smoothly between English, Arabic and French—the three languages spoken by many of the population—they tell me he’s a great man, humble, inspirational and a symbol of hope for their country. They also ask me to pass…

The pastel streetscapes of Lisbon are perpetually bathed in a soft, diffused light reflected off white cobblestones polished by hundreds of years of traffic. Fresh seafood is the staple of every menu, handsome beaches are on the city’s doorstep, and the historic Bairro Alto district buzzes with some of the best nightlife in Europe. But for all its blessings, the picturesque Portuguese capital has only just become fashionable. “Until very recently, Lisbon looked like it had been bombed,” says Bruno Gomes, founder of the ironically named We Hate Tourism, which runs tours of the city’s hidden corners. “When I was growing up, I saw Lisbon as an elegant older lady who would have been very pretty when she was young. Lisbon 20 years ago was an empty city. Buildings were…

1 ALMAVIVA PUENTE ALTO 2015 A glorious, complex nose of tobacco, blackberry and hints of stone, flowers and bitter chocolate. Full-bodied, very tight and compact. Linear backbone gives form and tension. It has the same character on the palate, as well as cayenne and other spice. Needs four or five years in bottle but a joy to taste now. 100 points 2 PETROLO VALDARNO DI SOPRA GALATRONA 2015 Terrific aromas of violet, rose and raspberry with hints of strawberry and brown sugar. Full body. Phenomenal layers polished, velvety . that everyone has been waiting for. Shows depth and power yet wonderful finesse and focus. Best ever. Drink from 2023 but already electrifying. 99 points 3 SEÑA VALLE DE ACONCAGUA 2015 Stunning aromas of blackcurrant, stone, blueberry and liquorice. Floral. Perfumed.…

The brands Number Thirty-Three Joaillerie, Karolin Studio, Anissa Kermiche and Annelise Michelson were showcased during a private jewellery dinner hosted by Melissa Fok, the founder and designer of Number Thirty-Three Joaillerie, and Carmen Choi, the founder of Sheung Wan multi-brand boutique Galerie C. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous meal of baked white tagliolini with ham, Italian sea bass with cherry tomatoes and black olives, and mango cheesecake. We spotted Queenie Rosita Law and Carol Chung-Chen trying on several pieces of jewellery after dinner. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

The Women in Wine Festival will mark International Women’s Week with a programme of seminars, pop-up workshops, wine tastings and gourmet experiences curated by Debra Meiburg, Asia’s first female Master or Wine. With the theme #pressforprogress and a focus on leadership development, events will be hosted by women in leadership positions in their sectors, such as British actress and award-winning film producer Trudie Styler, who serves as this year’s international keynote speaker, Pineapple Underground Film Festival founder Gina Wong and Jobdoh founder Xania Wong. Leading female winemakers and importers will also be on hand to guide the tastings. The festival takes place on March 1 at the newly minted Murray hotel. mwminternational.com…

1 PICTURE PERFECT HAKU Acclaimed chef Chele Gonzalez from Manila’s Gallery Vask, known for his contemporary Spanish take on Filipino cuisine, will be collaborating with Haku’s Agustin Balbi on February 23 and 24. haku.com.hk 2 LIKE A ROSE LOBBY LOUNGE Until February 28, head to the InterContinental’s Lobby Lounge to enjoy an afternoon tea inspired by Madonna’s luxury skincare brand MDNA. The teatime treats are centred around roses, the pop icon’s favourite scent. intercontinental.com 3 DAILY BREAD BAKEHOUSE Gregoire Michaud, founder of Bread Elements and former executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons, has opened his own bakery-cafe in Wan Chai. Take away or dine in, but make sure to nab one of his famed croissants or pain au chocolat. 14 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai 4 CARB CENTRAL…

LABEL LOVER DANSE LENTE The London-based accessories label, whose name is French for “slow dance,” has been making waves among the fashion set for its elegant geometric handbags and, dare we say, affordable prices. It was founded by South Korean-born designer Youngwon Kim, who graduated from the London College of Fashion with a Masters degree in footwear. Kim draws inspiration from modernist architects and sculptors. Her bags make a quieter statement than the loud, logo-driven It bags of late. She focuses on clean lines and creative ways to fasten the hardware to mimic the shapes of modern buildings. Her spring/summer 2018 collection evokes the grace promised by the label’s name, taking inspiration from the fluid movements of gymnasts, and even from their apparatus, such as vaults and rings, resulting in…

Recent seasons have seen designers slapping logos and slogans on tees and ties alike. Now the trend takes on a quieter spin with printed words forming patterns on fabric. Chitose Abe of Sacai sent models down the runway in outfits with repeating lines of text stating “Stasis as to Vector All in Due Course.” The creation of artist Lawrence Weiner, the print was on separates and jumpsuits for her spring/ summer 2018 collection. With a subtler take on the trend, Dior Homme wrote the address of its Paris flagship store on ribbons to create makeshift ties, while Palm Angels incorporated words into its surf riot-inspired pieces, printing “Black Sun,” the name of the collection, onto utilitarian harness belts. Whatever the message designers are trying to send, these clothes certainly make…

Be mine, sweet Valentine? Magenta, dusty rose, shimmery champagne... You name it, there’s no shade that screams romance—or just a jolly good time—louder than a good dash of pink. With the year’s most romantic occasion around the corner, set the mood for love with a feminine-yet-flirtatious rosy make-up look, but don’t limit the candy colour to your cheeks and pout. Make-up artist Gucci Westman at Brock Collection has us rethinking pink eyeshadows with a smudged-up bubblegum eye, sans eyeliner, using berry-tinged bronze powders under fuchsia shadows that’s just short of looking too dolled-up. If you’re feeling bold, go all-out with Ryan Lo’s feline lashes coated with multi-hued pink glitter, or load up on the mauve crème blush on the apple of your cheeks as seen at Jacquemus. The finishing touch?…

SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE MURRAY, HONG KONG Were it not for the occasional rasp interrupting his cheerful chatter, there’d be no evidence of the nasty bout of bronchitis that forced former Wharf Holdings supremo Peter Woo to postpone our meeting several times. With the lurgy all but shaken off, the 72-year-old is light on his feet, darting from left to right with a sense of excited urgency as he shows off the company’s “newest strategic long-term project,” the Murray, Hong Kong, the city’s newest luxury hotel and the result of an ambitious four-year redevelopment of a government office building on Cotton Tree Drive. “This is a dream come true for us,” says the proud tycoon. Looking up at the 25 storeys towering over Hong Kong Park, it’s easy to…

HONG KONG GREG MCNAMARA WHY HIM? The art collector and professional is only 28 but already boasts a successful art consultancy under his name, McNamara Art Projects, as well as a new gallery in Wong Chuk Hang. He’s going places. SIGNATURE STYLE A fedora or panama hat. He collects them and never leaves home without one. YEN KUOK WHY HER? The founder and CEO of luxury consignment company Guiltless, Stanford graduate Yen is the youngest daughter of Shangri-La and Kerry Group founder Robert Kuok. Smart and with swanky digs to boot. Enough said. LOVES Skincare—and it shows. She’s pretty flawless (plus you can probably raid her beauty cabinet and get all the best products). LOUI LIM WHY HIM? Besides his incredible good looks, you mean? Well, let’s see: Loui is…

1. NICOLAS PARTY XAVIER HUFKENS, BRUSSELS When making his brightly coloured portraits and still-life paintings, Swiss artist Nicolas Party mines art history for inspiration—and it shows. You can see the influence of Botero in his fleshy, round-faced subjects, the impact of Cézanne on his stripped-back still lifes and the mark of David Hockney in his continued use of vivid, fresh-from-the-bottle colours. Like the artists of yore who inspire him, Party seems destined for great things. He’s not yet 40 but has already had a major solo exhibition at the esteemed Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC. 2. WANG YIN VITAMIN CREATIVE SPACE, BEIJING While many contemporary Chinese artists have earned international acclaim by making boundary-breaking digital art, Wang Yin has remained faithful to the traditional medium of oil…

The ninth edition of the Hong Kong Ballet Guild’s annual holiday fundraiser, the Nutcracker Christmas Benefit, drew a crowd of more than 360 to the Island Shangri-La. Guests at the afternoon event, whose organising committee was co-chaired by Connie Wei-Yang and Liana Yeung, enjoyed a delicious meal and a range of Christmas-themed activities. But the high point was the performance of an extract from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker by 42 children. Silent and live auctions featured much sought-after lots, including an onstage role for a child in a 2018 Hong Kong Ballet production, a tailor-made child’s costume from The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland or Carnival created by the company’s wardrobe team, and a private ballet lesson with a company dancer. A portion of the proceeds was earmarked for the Hong Kong…

Moncler chairman and CEO Remo Ruffini hosted an invitation-only party at Harbour City to celebrate the opening of the luxury brand’s new flagship boutique, the largest in the region. Ruffini also hosted a private dinner the previous evening at Café Gray Deluxe in the Upper House for a small group of guests. In the lead-up to the opening of the store, Moncler partnered with street artist Craig Costello, better known as Krink, to create the brand’s figurative ambassador, Mr Moncler. Some 10,000 of the figurines were produced to mark the occasion. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

Nick Buckley Wood, Greg McNamara and Arthur de Villepin were just a few of the familiar faces in the crowd at Hong Kong Tatler’s Generation T charity bowl-off, which was held at Sai Kung’s Tikitiki Bowling Bar. Each participant pledged a donation to charity, and the winning team decided which charity would receive the funds. After a valiantly fought game, Greg McNamara’s team proved victorious and nominated the contemporary art centre Para Site as the beneficiary. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

“THE BIGGEST ACCOLADE I COULD EVER GET WOULD BE TO INTRODUCE A BRAND, MENTOR THEM AND ALLOW THEM TO ACHIEVE A LEVEL OF SUCCESS THAT THEY’RE REALLY HAPPY WITH” 1 ROKH The London brand, which is only on its second season, is doing a lot of deconstructed silhouettes and clothes that can be worn in a multitude of ways, with interchangeable buttons and poppers and detachable arms that are multifunctional. They will appeal to customers who love Magda Butrym. 2 IL GATTO NERO The most romantic restaurant I’ve ever been to is Il Gatto Nero (The Black Cat) on Lake Como in Italy. You drive up a winding road and get to a restaurant on the hillside looking down the middle of the lake, which is insanely beautiful. You…