Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Tatler Hong Kong

The Indonesian Breast Cancer Foundation partners with Wanda House of Jewels for a star-studded Pink Ribbon campaign, which includes this month’s cover stars: founder Wanda Ponika, model and singer Raline Shah and entrepreneur Magda Hutagalung. Generation T honourees Eric Ding of Anta Sports, installation artist Juju Wang, Luyi Winery’s Mengxi Lu, and Design Brother Architecture & Interiors founder Qingye Xu grace the cover of the Generation T issue—and share their success stories inside. Malaysia Tatler profiles Mazlan Othman, former director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and current director of the International Council for Science’s Asia-Pacific office, who talks about the relationship between science and religion. Philippine Tatler features great style exclusives, from a runway report on the season’s best collections to a jewellery and watch shoot featuring…

KWANNAM CHU The fashion photographer shoots cover star Emily Lam in Hear Me Roar (p.150) What’s your favourite dish? Mentaiko Cream Udon, something simple yet with such intense layers of flavour. It makes me happy. What’s your most memorable food experience? From one of the street vendors in Seoul, served by an ahjuma [a respectful Korean word for a married woman]. Even though the food was so simple and cheap, the sincerity she put into her cooking and service was touching. She made sure I knew how to pair the food with the right sauce, had enough to eat and a comfy spot to sit, even putting out an extra fan for me since it was the hottest day in 111 years. What do you love about your job? It…

It’s been a busy year for the Hong Kong-based non-profit EcoDrive, which has worked tirelessly to battle the single-use plastic epidemic facing the city. Joining forces with Asia Tatler, its latest venture is a think-tank panel at the sustainable Soneva Kiri resort in Thailand. The invitation-only EcoDrive and Asia Tatler Sustainability Forum from November 1 to 4 will be a springboard for inspiration and ideas about sustainable development, gathering some of the most influential people across Asia who share a passion for environmental conservation. Since joining forces, the 11 co-founders behind the EcoDrive movement—including our November cover star Emily Lam-Ho, Yolanda Choy-Tang and Tansy Lau-Tom—have introduced the film A Plastic Ocean to schools across Hong Kong, rolled up their sleeves to help clean up the streets in the wake of…

1 CALUM SCOTT The Dancing On My Own crooner and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist makes his Hong Kong debut. At Kitec. ticketflap.com 2 INTERNATIONAL GALA OF STARS Some of ballet’s biggest names, including Tan Yuanyuan, Sarah Lane and Herman Cornejo, join Hong Kong Ballet dancers in this inaugural programme featuring excerpts from Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote and more. At the Cultural Centre. urbtix.hk 4 CHARLIE PUTH The Grammy-nominated singer performs chart-toppers, including Attention, Marvin Gaye, and One Call Away, as part of his Voicenotes tour. At AsiaWorld-Expo. hkticketing.com 9 CLOCKENFLAP American R&B powerhouse Khalid headlines the city’s biggest open-air music and arts festival, with Interpol, David Byrne and The Vaccines among an eclectic line-up. At the Central Harbourfront until November 11. ticketflap.com 12 PRESTIGE FAIRS Check off…

Tlot has changed since 1963, when a Hong Kong-based artist travelling to New York would have had to be on the move for several days, hopping from Japan to Hawaii to San Francisco before finally landing on the East Coast. Today, it takes just 16 hours to fly from one city to the other to engage in the all-important cross-pollination that feeds creativity. “But the idea of creating bridges through cultural exchange is as relevant as it ever was,” says Hans Michael Jebsen. “That mission was relevant when John D Rockefeller III founded the Asian Cultural Council [ACC] in 1963 and it’s just as relevant today.” Hans Michael is the chairman of the Asian Cultural Council (HK) Foundation, the local chapter of the New York-based ACC, an organisation that awards…

After the awards ceremony, the lights were dimmed for the evening’s musical entertainment. Pop and RnB singer Tabitha Nauser, a Singapore Generation T honouree, performed a medley of her hits. We spotted Ruth Chao, Yijia Tiong and Yen Kuok dancing along in the crowd. Then DJ Miss Yellow’s upbeat tunes had guests, including Claudia Shaw, Lumen Kinoshita and Yuda Chan, dancing well into the wee hours. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events THE INSIDER DJ Miss Yellow spun tunes into the wee hours as The Macallan Bar kept revellers well primed THE INSIDER Esther Sham showed her dancing skills in the interactive video booth to take home a personalised memento of the night…

Embrace the added volume winter demands and go for that big down jacket (or go home and hibernate). In fact, take it all the way with accessories to match, be it a heeled neon duvet boot by Stuart Weitzman or the classic Chloé Drew saddle bag refreshed in a plush quilt. The point is, if Moncler’s collaboration with the likes of Pierpaolo Piccioli for eight epic capsule collections is any indication, these are the months to get down with the down-jacket trend. Don’t leave a single inch unpuffed.…

Liz Goldwyn is a shining example of a multi-hyphenate: she is an author, filmmaker, actress, writer, founder of The Sex Ed—a recently launched multimedia platform dedicated to education about sex, health and consciousness—and also a walking encyclopaedia of fashion history. Born into a Hollywood film-industry family, she credits her film producer father, Samuel Goldwyn Jr, as her mentor. “My father would teach me about art,” she says. “He told me stories about the people in paintings, and I always imagined their costumes the same way that Fellini used costumes in films—as part of their character.” Her fascination with clothes began at an early age. “For me, the interest was not so much the fashion but the craft and what a garment can express about history, memory, time, love and loss.”…

No more queues, no more elbowing your fellow sneakerheads for the chance to buy those designer or limited-edition kicks that only a few people have. Now Louis Vuitton is offering something even more exclusive: sneakers designed (well, almost) by you, and for you alone. The French luxury house has been offering personalisation on its luggage, bags and small leather goods for some time but has now rolled out the concept to its men’s sneakers as well. The service, Now Yours, allows you to create your own unique pair of sneakers from its Run Away line in the colours and material you prefer. The service is available in stores worldwide and the sneakers are made in the maison’s own workshop in Fiesso D’Artico, Italy. The Now Yours Run Away combinations are…

Michelle Ong’s magnificent creations for Hong Kong-based Carnet have adorned the likes of Kate Winslet, Wendi Murdoch and, most recently, the ever-regal Michelle Yeoh and Lisa Lu in the box-office hit Crazy Rich Asians. But to its director, creative head and ardent philanthropist (Michelle founded the First Initiative Foundation in 2010), Carnet’s success can be attributed more to its legion of fans closer to home. Indeed, what began two decades ago as a personal passion project—Michelle had wanted to craft jewellery that reflected “themes dear to my heart, like nature, Chinese motifs and lyricism”—has cemented itself among the world’s best high jewellers, where it is known for its masterful craftsmanship and East-meets-West sensibility. Many of its pieces have long enjoyed pride of place among the collections of the city’s most…

The year is 2035 and there’s good news. Climate change has stabilised, greenhouse gas emissions are decreasing. There are no more superbugs resistant to antibiotics, and there hasn’t been an outbreak of an avian or swine flu for decades. And in 2035, the world is continuing to enjoy its meat. Only this meat isn’t harvested from the cadavers of billions of animals raised in abominable, disease-festering conditions. Rather, it is created solely from plants—and yet it tastes, smells, looks and behaves like the tissue of animals once so favoured by us humans. There’s plant milk and cheese, too. And the vast areas of global land that were once used for meat and dairy farming have been regenerated, with the natural flora sequestering carbon from the once-polluted air. In this 2035,…

For many, the upside of investing in fine wine is that you get to drink the returns. But people are increasingly coming to see wine as an asset with remarkable financial qualities as well. Historical analysis shows that returns from fine wine have been more stable than those from stocks, both in the short and long term, which means that replacing some of the equities in a traditional portfolio with wine investments can help to lower volatility. This defensive quality is helping to shift the perception of wine from that of a pure passion play to a serious alternative asset class. But it still helps to approach the market as a collector, because the best returns come from knowing the market inside out. Johnny Hon, founder of Global Group and…

To celebrate the launch of Hong Kong operations by Vestiaire Collective—the Paris-based online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned designer clothes and accessories—co-founder Fanny Moizant hosted a cocktail party at Loft 22. Some of the city’s style mavens, including Esther Sham and Feiping Chang, were invited to donate items from their wardrobes for sale, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Hong Kong-based charity Redress. The space was transformed into booths styled as trendy Parisian apartments, each tailored to the VIP showcasing their pre-loved items.…

Luxury German watchmaker A Lange & Söhne transformed the Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s Entertainment Suite into a lounge and workshop for its Connoisseurs Akademie, a private event hosted in collaboration with Hong Kong Tatler. Guests were able to view some of the brand’s latest timepieces while enjoying a few cocktails, after which they were seated for the Connoisseur’s Akademie, a watchmaking workshop. Conducted by A Lange & Söhne’s Joanna Lange and watchmaker Oliver Matzdorf, it gave guests a fascinating insight into the workings and creation of precision watch movements.…

Our entire planet faces sustainability challenges. In Asia, despite astonishing progress in the past half century, problems of poverty, hunger and environmental degradation, and weaknesses in healthcare, schooling and infrastructure are still prominent. Devising solutions to these problems presents a financial opportunity, and Asian people have shown a growing interest in sustainable investing—earning compelling returns through investments that are aligned with sustainable causes. Our latest UBS Investor Watch survey of millionaires globally revealed that many Asian investors, particularly those in China, already have sustainable investments in their portfolios. Even among investors who have not yet adopted this strategy, 85 per cent of Hong Kong and Singapore millionaires say they’re interested. That said, there are still barriers, as investors in the region worry that the practice is not established enough, and…

• Video-game developer Electronic Arts, which makes the most popular football and American football games, as well as many others. • British clothing brand Superdry, which specialises in Americana emblazoned with Japanese kanji. • Sport gadgeteer Fitbit, maker of step-counting wristbands and other fitness-focused tech. • Wargaming miniatures company Games Workshop, which specialises in tabletop wargames that have enjoyed a revival among hipsters.…

More than 20 international speakers from various industry backgrounds will join forces for the Integral Conversation, textile company the Esquel Group’s annual sustainability-focused forum, held this year at the Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin from November 15 to 17. In this, its fifth year, the theme is Industry 4.0., and conversations will focus on how advances in technology might impact manufacturing, construction and tourism, and how healthy economic growth can still mean a sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants. The topic is close to the heart of Dee Poon, the managing director and chief brand officer of PYE, the retail arm of Esquel. Having recently returned from a trip to Foshan, after flash floods swept through one of Esquel’s manufacturing sites, she has seen first-hand how global warming can take…

Super typhoon Mangkhut proved no match for the city’s heavy hitters who turned up in full force for the Hong Kong Tatler Ball even though the monster storm was only hours away. Despite knowing a T8 was due to be hoisted at around 1am, more than 380 determined party-goers, including titans of business, philanthropy and the creative world, flocked to the Grand Hyatt for the glittering affair, which celebrated another great year for the magazine, including a milestone 500th issue. Sponsored by The Macallan, Chopard, Fancl and The Global Group, the ball honoured the achievements of the past, while the evening’s theme, “Science. Space. The Future,” threw the focus forward. Upon arrival guests—among them Martin and Cathy Lee, Peter and Bessie Woo, Yuri and Julia Milner, Chee-chen and Harriet Tung,…

When the doors to the grand ballroom opened at 7.45pm, guests moved further into the future, thanks to the creative work of events agency Yagoda. “There’s something really fresh and different this year—a new energy,” Eleanor Lam commented as she entered a ballroom transformed to resemble the interior of a spacecraft, with illuminated geometric centrepieces positioned on large oval tables. As guests took their seats, emcee Robyn Lamsam-Convery introduced Edipresse Media Asia chairman and CEO Michel Lamunière, who thanked the gathering for their support of the past year and for braving the threat posed by Mangkhut. In elaborating on the theme of the ball, Michel emphasised the importance of focusing on future possibilities, on optimism, evolution and forward-thinking, and declared the evening a celebration of all who strive to make…

A breathtaking Kashmir sapphire necklace will make its auction debut this month—and jewellery collectors all over the world are sure to vie for the privilege of owning it. The Peacock Necklace will come under the hammer to lead Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auction of Magnificent Jewels. This is the first piece ever sold to feature a suite of extremely rare Kashmir sapphires. Unsurprisingly, it is expected to smash the world auction record, with the price estimated at between HK$95 million and HK$120 million. Kashmir sapphires are highly valued for its rarity and beloved for its unique blue-velvet colour with a distinct cornflower-blue tint, reminiscent of the gorgeous feathers found on a peacock’s neck. While some sapphires from Myanmar and Sri Lanka come close in quality, examples from Kashmir still reign…

Big, fluttering doe eyes are always in—but the ultra-feminine look is proving to be especially en vogue this fall after designers sent models complete with Twiggy-esque, spider lashes strutting down the season’s biggest runways. Take the all-out sixties glamour at Anna Sui, or the more toned-down, wearable styles at Brandon Maxwell and David Koma. Given the bare-faced looks and clean silhouettes we tend to don during the colder months, this sultry trend brings just enough high-impact glamour while injecting a touch of wintry innocence. The trick here, ladies, lies in the preparationwe’re talking about keeping lashes healthy and luscious all year round with a dab of coconut or argan oil every evening, before coating them with a nourishing primer and generous layers of volumising mascara, curled with an eyelash curler…

For decades, the mark of precision throughout the Swiss watch industry has been certification by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Insitute (COSC). This independent Swiss institution provides neutral and independent testing and certification for timekeeping accuracy, and is the only body in Switzerland that can grant the use of the term “chronometer” on a watch dial. But Omega, a luxury watch company with a range of COSCcertified models, has upped the ante with the creation of the Master Chronometer Certification. In conjunction with the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (Metas), the brand has developed new benchmarks that subject its movements, as well as its completed watches, to eight Master Chronometer tests over 10 days. Each watch must pass a range of criteria that replicate real-life wearing conditions, including immersion in…

HARRY WINSTON  The Ultimate Marble Marquetry watch is inspired by the star-shaped pattern in the marble floor of Harry Winston’s flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The face of this spectacular cocktail timepiece is framed by 10 pear-cut sapphires separated by pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds set in platinum VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The Bouton d’or necklace features a graphic bead-like motif crafted in yellow gold, diamonds, lapis lazuli and turquoise PIAGET Geometric earrings in white gold set with brilliant- and cushion-cut emeralds, sapphires, opals and diamonds, from the Extremely Piaget collection BULGARI Retro-inspired Serpenti Viper bangles in pink gold set with diamonds and carnelian BOUCHERON Marqueterie bracelet in white gold set with blue chalcedony, mother-of-pearl and pavé diamonds TIFFANY & CO Bracelet in platinum set with tsavorites and diamonds…

From a young age, Emily Lam-Ho knew she had to walk her own path. Her parents, tycoon Peter Lam and Taiwan-born actress-turned-artist Lynn Hsieh, cast a long shadow, and it was always going to be difficult to get out into the light. She was determined to strike out on her own, to become independent and successful in her own right. She laid the foundation with not one but two degrees from the University of Southern California—the first in communications and the second in East Asian language and culture. Emily then completed a master’s at New York’s Columbia University. When she returned to Hong Kong in 2009 ready to make her mark, her father hoped she would join one of the family businesses, which include Lai Sun Development, Lai Fung Holdings…

In 2006, when Xu Jingye and Yao Min started 102 House, a one-table private kitchen focusing on Cantonese cuisine in the city of Foshan, about an hour west of Guangzhou, they looked to Hong Kong for knowledge and inspiration. They decided to claim their venture as “fusion”—an experiment in blending Guangdong’s traditions with those of their plusher neighbour. “It was so-called creative cuisine,” recalls Xu, “but customers weren’t returning. We knew that what we were doing wasn’t right.” Looking to hone the recipes they were playing with, Xu found a sifu, or mentor—a man whose name Xu wouldn’t disclose, who has been a veteran of high-end Cantonese kitchens for decades. Under his guidance, the chef and his partner Yao, both in their 30s, began shifting their attention to Cantonese cuisine…

Not content with taking over our TV screens with moody Nordic noir series, dominating airwaves with catchy tunes by Robyn and filling homes the world over with chic, minimalist furniture, whether by accessible Ikea or luxe Arne Jacobsen, Scandinavia is now exporting another aspect of its much-loved culture: cocktails. Star Danish mixologist Selma Slabiak is leading this charge and spreading the wonders of Scandi-inspired drinks far and wide with the launch of her first book, Spirit of the North: Cocktail Recipes and Stories from Scandinavia, which is published by teNeues this month. Featuring more than 30 recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Slabiak’s personal reflections on the region’s cuisine and deep dives into Nordic mythology, this book is a must-have for both the casual home entertainer and the award-winning…

CHÂTEAU TROTTE VIEILLE SAINT-EMILION 2012 Such purity of fruit to this wine, with plum, currant and berry character. Solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Full and balanced. Very successful for the vintage. 93 points TRINITY HILL SYRAH HAWKES BAY HOMAGE 2015 Superb. Quite possibly the greatest expression of syrah New Zealand has produced. The level of complexity and concentration, the layering of flavours and textures, the length of tannins—there is so much to admire. Fruit is in the raspberry, red plum and blackberry spectrum, doused in pepper and every imaginable woody spice. Hints of chocolate, too. A thrilling and vibrant syrah. 99 points CATENA ZAPATA MENDOZA NICOLAS CATENA ZAPATA 2014 Very deep and dark with enormous concentration but also a lot of finesse. There’s some toast and chocolate from…

Guests negotiated a winding path through hundreds of trees decorating the Central Harbourfront to reach a double-storey structure, Van Cleef & Arpels House, specially erected to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the luxury jeweller’s Alhambra collection. Outside the house, they posed for photos in front of a fountain shaped like a four-leaf clover, the symbol of the Alhambra collection. Guests including Anne Wang-Liu, Shirley Hiranand and Laetitia Yu enjoyed cocktails while exploring the house, and were then seated for a sumptuous dinner, which was followed by an after-party that had many dancing well into the early hours. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

Vietnam and Hong Kong have had a long and fruitful relationship when it comes to food, culture and art. But fashion is also about to have its moment in the limelight, thanks to the two-day In Style · Hong Kong series of events that the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) held in Ho Chi Minh City in September, bringing more than 130 of Hong Kong’s leading branded and designer-led lifestyle products to the city, and attracting more than 2,900 participants from Vietnam and neighbouring countries. The first day of In Style · Hong Kong also included a symposium, featuring opening speeches by Paul Chan, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, and Vincent Lo, chairman of the HKTDC. It ended on a stylish note with the In Style · Hong Kong…

More than 600 people gathered at Prada’s Canton Road flagship boutique—among them Jaime Ku, Christine Fok, Vincy Yeung and Singapore’s Arissa Cheo—dressed in their Prada best for a lively cocktail party to celebrate the relaunch of the brand’s renowned Linea Rossa collection. The line of sport-infused designs bearing Prada’s familiar red stripe was first launched in 1997. The new incarnation sees bright pops of neon in ready-to-wear and sporty styles. Fundamentally Prada, it epitomises the brand’s ethos of functional modern luxury. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

I’m never taking this off,” says Emily Lam-Ho about one of the dresses from Chanel’s FW18 collection that she wore for this month’s cover shoot. She was equally enamoured of the accompanying high jewellery from Chanel. While she had viewed many of the pieces during Couture Week in July, there were some that she hadn’t seen close up, let alone had the opportunity to wear. The day of the shoot brought beautiful weather, and Cobo House, the shoot location, was flooded with natural light. Emily had arrived fresh-faced with her three-year-old son in tow; he was delighted to be on set with his mum, whose professionalism and flawless look resulted in pictures requiring very little retouching. As humble as ever, Emily credited that to the skills of photographer Kwannam Chu.…

All eyes in the luxury world will be on Hong Kong this November as more than 20 international industry heavyweights and influencers, including Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini and Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet, take to the stage to speak at the 2018 New York Times International Luxury Conference at the InterContinental hotel on November 12 and 13. Change is the hot topic on the agenda, under the theme What’s Next: The New Luxury World (dis)Order as the guests follow in the footsteps of previous panellists such as Antoine Arnault, CEO of Berluti. New York Times fashion director and chief fashion critic Vanessa Friedman will chair a roster of speakers that includes Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, Lane Crawford Joyce Group CEO Jennifer Woo and K11 founder Adrian Cheng. Conversations…

NOT DRESSED TO IMPRESS She might have racks of couture in her wardrobe but many were unimpressed by this lady’s choice of dress at a charity dinner recently. Her gaudy ensemble was widely perceived as an attempt to outshine the hostess—but it goes to show that money can’t buy class, or taste for that matter. She might want to rethink her stylist. MEOW! Let’s call these two Mrs X and Mrs Y—old friends who are often seen out and about together. So what happened when Mrs X hosted a dinner and didn’t invite Mrs Y—but Mrs X made a point of posting it on her Instagram? Mrs Y decided to post a slew of messages on her own Instagram slamming Mrs X as a friend, and also took the opportunity…

NOGUCHI FOR DANH VO: COUNTERPOINT M+ PAVILION NOVEMBER 16 TO APRIL 22, 2019 This show presents sculptures by acclaimed 20th-century Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi alongside new works by Vietnamese-Danish conceptual artist Danh Vo, exploring both artists’ commitment to making connections across cultures. A series of talks, tours, performances and workshops accompanies the exhibition. westkowloon.hk RONI HORN HAUSER & WIRTH NOVEMBER 27 TO JANUARY 26, 2019 The first exhibition in Hong Kong of American conceptual artist Roni Horn showcases more than 50 works from across her career of more than 30 years, including pieces on paper, photography, installations and glass sculptures. hauserwirth.com KEITH MACGREGOR: THE WAY WE WERE USAGI NOVEMBER 2 TO 18 Blue Lotus Gallery is hosting a pop-up exhibition in event space Usagi of photographs by Keith Macgregor, who…

The Grand Hyatt’s executive chef, Gerhard Passrugger, created a five-course menu he imagined the people of the year 2118 would be eating. He believes meat will be a thing of the past by then, so the menu was plant-based. The meal commenced with smoked watermelon carpaccio with avocado and lime (Vickie Li and Jonathan Kwok were big fans), followed by a corn and coconut soup with lime leaf, maitake mushrooms and barbecued jackfruit. Hong Kong Tatler and the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong made history by holding the world’s first ever black-tie event to serve a vegan menu featuring plant-derived meat made by Impossible Foods. It was served with truffle and beetroot sheet ravioli in baked celeriac crème, with spaghetti seaweed and plant-based cheese and basil espuma. The majority of guests…

It’s a sweltering summer’s day in Paris, the second-last day of Couture Week. I arrive just steps away from the Christian Louboutin office on Rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, a that Louboutin used to own. Filled with antique furniture, statues and heels and boots from his latest collection, it resembles one of Louboutin’s boutiques—whimsical and at times over the top. The designer arrives a few minutes behind schedule but in good spirits. Couture Week is a busy time for Louboutin. As well as hosting his own show, he attends those of his designer friends. It was only last night that he presented his spring 2019 collection in a little theatre and dance school converted into “the wonderful world of Louboutin,” which tied into how he began his career—designing shoes for burlesque dancers. “Busy…

As Jack Frost makes a move on the city, it’s time to start bundling up. But dressing warm doesn’t mean dressing black and boring. Draw inspiration from the beautiful colours of the coldest terrains, such as stark white pieces from Maison Margiela or avant-garde down jackets from Thom Browne. With Prada’s iconic Linea Rossa making a comeback, why not invest in its classic nylon cap to shield you from the cold. Winter white not your hue? Opt for marble grey or a subtle silver like the quilted tracksuit from Cottweiler, or frosted loafers from Christian Louboutin—just in time for the coming holidays. LABEL LOVER A-COLD-WALL Born into a blue-collar family in the south London district of Brixton, Samuel Ross was no stranger to working-class culture. After attending design school, he…

What are your best beauty tricks? Concealer works great underneath eyeshadow as a base. To set your lipstick, a great trick is to›use›loose powder, which helps prevent bleeding outside the lips. I also recommend using a toner before moisturising as it help products last longer. “Beauty is different for everyone. Don’t feel like you need to follow a trend that doesn’t suit you. Emphasise your own features to enhance your natural beauty” Which products can’t you live without? My favourite Radiant Creamy Concealer, the Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, and I’m obsessed with the Orgasm lip balm—I don’t go anywhere without it. What’s the biggest make-up trend for fall? I’m excited to focus on lips. I love bright pops of colour and mixed textures that inspire people to experiment and have…

1. FUNCTION OF COSC-APPROVED MOVEMENT DURING EXPOSURE TO A MAGNETIC FIELD OF 15,000 GAUSS This test examines the movement of the watch, placing it in two different positions and subjecting it to a magnetic field of 15,000 gauss. The functionality of the movement is audibly checked using a microphone. 2. FUNCTION OF WATCH DURING EXPOSURE TO A MAGNETIC FIELD OF 15,000 GAUSS The watch is subjected to a magnetic field of 15,000 gauss. While exposed to this field, the functions of the watch are audibly checked using a microphone. 3. DEVIATION OF DAILY CHRONOMETRIC PRECISION AFTER EXPOSURE TO 15,000 GAUSS The watch is subjected to a magnetic field of 15,000 gauss and its chronometric precision is calculated after 24 hours. The next day, the watch is demagnetised and the chronometric…

To say that the best dining experiences are no longer about good food alone might sound like a platitude. For the most part it is, but it’s still startling when one of the world’s most influential chefs tells you he doesn’t cook to create good food, but good ideas. That chef is Massimo Bottura, patron of Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, which was crowned this year’s World’s Best Restaurant after first topping the list in 2016. Granted, Bottura has garnered both praise and criticism since opening his restaurant in 1994 in the town where he grew up, mostly for his wildly imaginative reinterpretation of Italian cuisine. But, like others including Spain’s Joan Roca of El Celler de Can Roca, Brazil’s Alex Atala of D.O.M, and Denmark’s René Redzepi of Noma,…

You can find plenty more recipes like these in Selma Slabiak’s new book, Spirit of the North: Cocktail Recipes and Stories from Scandinavia, which was published this month by teNeues. On top of original recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, the tome also features Slabiak’s tips on how best to cook classic dishes from around the region, ranging from hearty family meals of salted pork belly to sweet, cinnamon-flavoured Christmas cookies. Woven through all Slabiak’s recipes are touching tales of her family, especially of her grandmother, and captivating retellings of Norse sagas involving witches, elves and gods. Spirit of the North is now available in all good bookshops and can be ordered online at teneues-books.com…

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of looking on as a field of horses careers towards the finish line, each one intent on pipping the others to the post. That thrill is only enhanced when the finish line is located amid the glitz and glamour of prestigious events on the global sporting calendar such as Royal Ascot or Glorious Goodwood. Access to all this and more is at the fingertips of members of the Global Group Lifestyle and Sports Club. Designed for people who appreciate sport and also enjoy the social aspect of sporting events, the Club, founded earlier this year by the Global Group, offers its international membership a host of benefits. “We focus on horse racing, but also on other world-class events that we can provide our members…

Joyce Tam and Esther Ma were among the crowd who put in an appearance at a cocktail party for Theory co-hosted by Hong Kong Tatler to showcase the New York-based label’s autumn-winter 2018 collection. Charles Lam and Thierry Chow were also to be seen sipping gin-based cocktails prepared by mixologists from Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour while browsing the racks of clothing and accessories. We spotted Christy Liang eyeing a baby-blue handbag and an electric-blue coat. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

HSBC Private Banking researched the motivations and aspirations of more than 3,700 entrepreneurs around the world for its 2017 report Essence of Enterprise. It found that: • One in five entrepreneurs globally considers social responsibility, being active in the community or environmental responsibility as their top priority as a business owner • In the Asia-Pacific region, 34% of entrepreneurs aged under 35 identified impact as their chief motivation, compared to 14% of those aged 55 or over • 38% of Asia-Pacific entrepreneurs under 35 highlighted social and environmental concerns as being extremely important when they were setting up their current businesses, compared to 17% of those aged 55 or over…

Relatively unhampered by medical expenses and costly tuition fees for children for the time being, millennials are busy spending more money than any other demographic group. Some brands have managed to make their way into the hearts of these young adults in the early stages of their careers, with the following stocks boosted by a big chunk of the millennial wallet. DISNEY Revenue: US$55bn One-year return: 15% The theme parks and cartoons are now just a fraction of Disney’s business. Its acquisition of Marvel Studios in 2009 has given the company a string of Hollywood hits thanks to hugely successful franchises such as Iron Man, The Avengers, Spider-Man and many more. And its proposed acquisition of 21st Century Fox will see it add the X-Men and Deadpool franchises. Oh, and…