Innholdsfortegnelse for December 1, 2015 i Tatler Malaysia

KATE WEAVER GIBBS The Cape Town-based journalist takes us through the makeup trends of this year’s party season ( p.158 ) If you could get away with one crime, what would it be? Robbing a bank and heading straight to Chanel. What’s your signature dance move? The Usain Bolt Point. I’d like to add that I mastered this move circa 2000 long before Bolt was on the scene. What’s the strangest compliment you’ve received? You look like Ginger Spice. What’s the worst holiday you’ve ever had? A ski trip to Chamonix. No snow and a boyfriend with sense-of-humour failure. GEORGE HOPKIN The British-born journalist explores the possibilities for making money from toys in Kidding Around ( p.306 ) If you could get away with one crime, what would it be?…

THE MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Malaysia is holding their annual WishBall on December 4. The evening will comprise a sumptuous dinner, dancing, an auction and much more. “I am truly excited about this year’s WishBall, so far the feedback received has been extremely positive and I believe our auction during the evening will be something everyone can really look forward to. It should be a lot of fun for a great cause,” says patron of the foundation Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah Idris. Proceeds raised from the gala dinner will go towards continuing to empower Malaysian children faced with life-threatening diseases. A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child and the simple act of making a wish come true can infuse their spirits with the courage to comply with medical…

Ashwin Rajgopal mentioned in this speech, “We are here to celebrate scientists, scientists who happen to be women.” This speech resonated with the people attending the award ceremony held at Le Meridien KL, where Dr Oon Chern Ein, Dr Normi Mohd Yahaya and Dr Wan Wardatul Amani Wan Salim received the coveted award and grant, which will help them to pursue their research. We applaud L’Oréal for their determination and effort in fixing the gender imbalance in the field of sciences. Ashwin reiterates, “The numbers show that we still have a long way to go to make women in science matter. It’s our mission at L’Oréal to change those numbers.” THE INSIDER On stage, L’Oréal-Unesco International Rising Talent fellow, Dr Chan Yoke Fun, spoke about her experience receiving her award…

Maserati and the Italian Trade Commission hosted a private dinner to celebrate the closing of Twins: Works by Oliviero Rainaldi. Guests were fortunate to witness a squad of beautiful Maserati cars during the night as they dined on gourmet fare at Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel KL. THE INSIDER The Maserati cars on display showcased the exciting sounds they can produce as a testament to their pure power, under the hood…

Two emerging street artists, Donald Abraham and Soni Irawan, unveiled their latest works at the launch of the Galactic Highway exhibition at Vallette Gallery. Their works explore the theme of interconnectedness and the way we interact with the modern world. In collaboration with Absolut, the exhibition showcases a fragment of the contemporary art scene in Malaysia. THE INSIDER The gallery was curated by Charlotte Cousins, an art writer, historian, and artist in her own right…

Johnnie Walker created a memorable dining experience for 360 lucky guests from across Malaysia, up at Genting Highlands, to explore the sultry whisky that is the Blue Label. An immersive multi-sensorial experience that showcased visual effects, music, dance theatre and gastronomy took place at a specially created dome that came complete with a whisky woodlands cocktail area. THE INSIDER Guests were treated to a burlesque show by the Rouge Dolls who came all the way from the land down under…

IF THERE’S ONE THING constant about style, it is that it is ever changing. What is in trend today may not be tomorrow and changing your wardrobe as seasons change can be quite a hassle. That being said, there are some fashion creations that have stood the test of time and the passing trends, which can match any wardrobe. As everyone’s favourite time of the year is now upon us, it is time to look ultra fabulous. From decking the walls with boughs of holly to putting up the Christmas tree and blasting carols, the festive season is usually a lot more stressful than it appears to be. The hard work and effort put into making it a fabulous soiree and looking just as incredible is no easy job. Given…

ASK ANY luxury leader about the process of evolving a brand and they will tell you that it is no easy task. Andrew Stanleick, president of Coach SEA & Oceania, can attest to the amount of effort and thought that goes into the process of keeping a brand relevant in an ever-changing world. “Our multi-year brand transformation began when our creative director Stuart Vevers took over the reins two years ago,” says Stanleick. To revitalise Coach, Vevers tapped into the archival design codes of the brand—pioneered by legendary tastemaker Bonnie Cashin in the 1960s and 1970s—and refined the aesthetics with modern settings. A British native, Vevers expressed in interviews that his outsider perspective on America and New York was insightful for him in understanding the brand’s heritage. His attention to…

IN CONJUNCTION with the World Rugby Tournament, Bulgari, serving as the official sponsor to rugby team All Blacks, honoured the longest-serving players and management in the legendary New Zealand team by presenting them with a special commemorative watch. The four current players in the All Blacks squad who have played 100 or more Test matches received the special Octo All Blacks 100 Club watch to mark this achievement. Each of the watches awarded to the players are personalised, each bearing their initials as well as their All Blacks jersey number on the sapphire crystal caseback. The centre of the smoked sapphire crystal features the historical fern leaf motif, which is the All Blacks emblem. Presented as a special edition, in a box evocatively shaped like a rugby ball, the timepiece…

JINGLE WHEELS DeGem is unveiling a Christmas special keepsake jewellery collection just in time for the festive season. ‘The Pinwheels’ collection boasts a range of styles, including diamond earrings, rings and various pendant designs that will gracefully twirl and radiate light with every move you make. Pretty and Precious When it came time to shoot Swarovski’s charming collection designed with its muse Miranda Kerr, the brand chose long-time collaborator, stylist, photographer and writer Margaret Zhang for the job. Zhang captured the whimsy and elegance of both Kerr and the pieces that the supermodel has co-created in a variety of striking visuals and pictures.…

THERE ARE COUNTLESS reasons to fall in love with Bath, one of which lies in its name. To be both noun and verb, clearly expressing the watery essence of the city, the name itself is enough to hold a promising fascination for many first-time visitors such as myself. Local legend has it that Bath was founded by Bladud, king of the Britons and supposed father to the unfortunate King Lear who was later immortalised by Shakespeare. In his youth, the royal prince contracted the dreaded leprosy leading to his banishment from the court. The miserable exile left him with little choice but to wander the land as a swineherd. Soon enough, his pigs too became equally leprous. Fortunately for him, salvation came unannounced one day. Bladud saw his charges wallowing…

The recently unveiled BMW X1 sDrive20i is the second generation of its premium compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) range. Offering enhanced features and performance upgrades, the all-new BMW X1 is the first of the BMW X models to incorporate the efficiency-optimised front-wheel drive platform of the new BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive. The all-new BMW X1 carries rugged proportions and impressive variability while the interior offers significantly more space with premium ambience and functionality grounded in solid engineering. Highly efficient and significantly powerful, the BMW X1 also includes a new four-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Its latest chassis technology allows better control and even greater road stability. The highlight of the BMW X1 sDrive20i however are additional features like the improved BMW ConnectedDrive, a feature designed to assist drivers.…

HE FIRST TIME I TRY to speak to Jean-Michel Gathy, he’s on a plane at Singapore’s Changi Airport and I can hear the distressed flight attendants in the background begging him to turn off his phone. The next day, he’s supposed to call me from Geneva, but the high-speed train he’s on has no signal. Four days later, he emails me from Gabon in West Africa, where he’s about to embark on a 20-hour journey back to his home on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. Apparently this is an average week for Asia’s top hotel designer. Gathy’s impressively packed travel schedule is a mark of his incredible success—he is currently designing 35 hotels around the globe and turns down new commissions on a daily basis. Sleep is not high on…

LAST FEBRUARY we ran a story on soup kitchens servicing the KL surrounds. That’s just but one aspect of helping the needy, those living on the streets and even the working poor who are forced to seek food this way as they are barely making ends meet. Some of these NGOs also offer free tuition classes, medical attention and hair grooming services, on top of just providing meal packets. While we applaud the efforts of these compassionate individuals, something more needs to be done to help people rise above their lot in life and progress forward to a better future. This month, we explore the topic of social entrepreneurship. By definition, social entrepreneurship uses a business-like sustainable operating model as well as ingenuity and social innovation to bring forth change…

ONLINE FEATURES “24 Days of Christmas” From December 1–24, log on to malaysiatatler.com and be in the running to win a different prize every day. Kim Raymond’s Timepieces We speak to Kim Raymond and learn that classic watches top her timepiece preference, although she does enjoy ‘pinching’ some unique novelties from her father’s collection. DINING Interview with Chef Jeff Ramsey What drew a Michelin-starred chef to choose Kuala Lumpur as the home to his next original restaurant and what does his signature ‘Japas’ mean? We find out in a special interview. 5 Salad Bars For a Healthy Fix We round up 5 salad bars where you can up your intake of greens and build that salad exactly to your liking too. VIDEOS Grand reopening of Coach Suria KLCC Now underlined…

TUCKED AWAY in Berjaya Waterfront Hotel Johor Bahru, is a cosy sports bar and lounge called The Club. Here, guests can kick back and unwind while enjoying hearty meals and exciting cocktails. Be sure to try the tasty Club Burger or savour one of the featured cocktails of the month, such as the Yellow Bricks Cocktail. For dessert, don’t miss out on the rich chocolate brownie, complemented with a dollop of delicious vanilla ice cream. Whether enjoying a few rounds of pool, catching your favourite sporting events with buddies, or simply appreciating the entertaining, nightly live band, The Club is the place to head to for a chilled out evening that could easily transform into a memorable night. PEOPLE PERSON As the F&B manager of Berjaya Waterfront Hotel in Johor…

Eminent couple Tengku Tan Sri Abdullah Sultan Abu Bakar and Puan Sri Dato’ Habibah Yusof booked the Aziamendi 88 pop-up restaurant exclusively for one evening in honour of their beloved daughter Tengku Shaheera Abdullah’s 21st birthday. The young lady personally welcomed everyone who arrived with a warm smile and kind word, followed by a dutiful salaam to her elders. Guests were invited to have their pictures taken with her at a special photo booth stand, before they were ushered to their seats. Dinner was served at eight, followed by a succession of speeches by Tengku Shaheera’s older brother, Tengku Abu Bakar Ahmad, and a few of her old friends. A live band, brought in from Hong Kong, played jazzy tunes to set the mood. THE INSIDER Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, who…

For the first time, Nissan is partnering up with TAG Heuer to introduce a special edition of the Carrera Nismo watch. Sold exclusively by Cortina Watch Malaysia, this new timepiece was launched in a private cocktail party at the newly opened Nissan Glenmarie 4S Centre in Shah Alam. A small toy car racetrack that was set up gave guests a chance to race and it proved to be a great hit that evening. THE INSIDER Tay Liam Khoon of Cortina Watch, Amelia Sillard of TAG Heuer and Christopher Tan of Edaran Tan Chong also participated in a race on the toy car racetrack…

The who’s who of the hair, fashion and beauty industry came together to celebrate the 50th birthday of celebrated hairstylist Albert Nico. The party, held to the theme of glamorous black, white and gold at Zebra Square, started with Albert, well dressed as always, being driven into the venue in a vintage car. He then made his way to the stage escorted by girls dressed in 1920s flapper style where he made a welcome speech. The night was replete with entertaining dance shows on top of a lovely buffet dinner. THE INSIDER Did you know that Albert used to be a model when he first started out? Not only is he a renowned hairstylist, he is an avid photographer as well, and his work has been published in Vogue Italia…

DeGem and Lazare Diamonds hosted its annual customer appreciation gala dinner at the Clarke Ballroom of Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur. Guests feasted their eyes on a special jewellery fashion show where models paraded exquisite pieces from the brands’ signature diamond collections. One of the main highlights of the gala dinner was the cheque presentation from DeGem to the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM). THE INSIDER Lazare Diamonds and DeGem collaborated in organising a three-month corporate social responsibility campaign called ‘Wing of Hope’ to raise funds for NASAM…

Invited guests were treated to a glitzy day at the Starhill Gallery Fashion Day Out event. Featuring brands such as Valentino, M Missoni, McQ Alexander McQueen and Khoon Hooi among others, the fashion lovers took the opportunity to view the latest collection from said labels for the first time here in Kuala Lumpur. THE INSIDER Starhill Gallery transformed three floors into runways so guests can view the latest F/W 2015 collections…

Get fit with Jinie Kamal and Dirk Schmellenkamp who have brought new toys into the fitness industry. Introducing Electrical Muscle Stimulation also known as EMS training. Dubbed as a 21st century fitness-training programme, it’s a type of training that doesn’t put any stress on your joints, builds up your muscles and relieves your back problems. The first XBody EMS training provider in Malaysia, Impulse Studio is unlike any other gym. Known as a ‘gym without weights’, Impulse Studio utilises the cutting-edge technology, which hails from Germany, in their fitness regimes. It can be used for training, rehabilitation and as a beautifying tool, as the impulses generated from the EMS machine are delivered through electrodes on the skin directly above the muscles to be stimulated. Through EMS, the muscular system will…

YOU’VE PICKED OUT the perfect dress and now you’re all dolled up for your good friend’s Christmas party, but there’s just one problem—your hair. Although it’s styled glamorously, the damage from colouring, curling and blow-drying has taken a toll on your precious locks, leaving it dry and brittle. A look that certainly doesn’t suit the holiday season where jolly get-togethers and fun photo booths are a must. For instantly fabulous, healthy hair, try L’Oréal Professionnel’s breakthrough Pro Fiber hair-repairing treatment. The result of 15 years of intense research, Pro Fiber’s patented formula is an exclusive combination of unique active ingredients, which penetrates the hair fibre and locks in hair-repairing actives for visibly lasting results. After the treatment, hair strands will seem new from root to tip as if it had…

Known as the world’s most perfectly cut diamond, Hearts On Fire has launched a new global platform—Ignite Something. Aimed at changing the way consumers relate to diamond jewellery, the campaign is part of a series of movements that will introduce a new vision of luxury to consumers worldwide. Looking to redefine the meaning of owning a diamond for an entirely new generation, Hearts On Fire is looking directly at the millennial audience—a generation that is beginning to marry and whose views on luxury drastically differ from those of their parents. With a deeper understanding of how the millennial generation is changing the luxury space, Hearts On Fire’s campaign opens a new conversation with consumers, inviting this generation to ‘Ignite Something’ for themselves. Approachable, energetic and real, the idea is to…

FOR THE PAST two years, bad weather and political storms were among the many obstacles that the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) had to face when organising Watches & Wonders—a trade fair that brings the best of Swiss watchmaking to the Asia-Pacific region—in Hong Kong. Having braved through the threat of Typhoon Usagi in 2013 and then the Occupy Central movement in 2014, FHH certainly seemed to have found some good luck this year as they launched the third edition of Watches & Wonders without a hitch, save for the approach of Typhoon Mujigae once the fair wrapped. But that’s a story for another day. Watches & Wonders 3.0 was jam-packed with plenty of cultural exchange activities that include guided tours, personalised presentations, watchmaking initiations, talks, face-to-face meetings with…

JAMES BOND is a man that needs no introduction. For decades, the suave British spy we’ve all come to know and love as 007 has dazzled and thrilled audiences with his rousing adventures to stop criminal masterminds from dominating the world. In the latest instalment, Spectre, viewers find themselves once again thrust back into the world of espionage, as Bond races against the clock to bring down an international web of villains vying for total domination. In true 007 fashion, Bond attempts to thwart the organisation’s nefarious intentions with style and panache. Agent 007 has been a style icon since he emerged on the silver screen in 1962’s Dr No and still continues to evoke sensations of awe. Keeping in line with his flair for always looking poised and dapper,…

HOSTED BY the Italian Trade Commission and the Italian Embassy, the Italian Jewellery Exhibition was held on November 25 and 26 at Lafite Restaurant, Shangri-La KL. Held in conjunction with the Italian Festival Week, the glittering event showcased designs from several high-end Italian jewellers. Italian jewellery is well-known throughout the world for the type of creativity that has for centuries, marked it as a leader and trendsetter in the market. Brands such as Garavelli Aldo, Angeletti 1940, Tinelli and Maskada Jewels, to name a few, were exhibited. Holding court since the early 1920s, Garavelli Aldo has long been a name synonymous with fine jewellery. Well-known for its brilliantly cut gems and diamonds, this is an iconic jeweller that has dared to branch out and create designs of an avant-garde nature.…

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Music and Theatre Bath boasts more than one annual music festival. Apart from the main International Music Festival and a lively Fringe Festival in May and June, there is also a Bach Fest and Mozart Festival in the month of November. Literature Jane Austen once resided in a number of properties in Bath for five years and even set two of her novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, in the city. Fans of Bath’s most famous resident will probably gravitate to the idea of visiting Jane Austen Centre. It offers a snapshot of what it would be like to live in the Regency era—the fashion, food, society and everything that would have inspired the writer’s timeless works. Art The Holburne Museum of Art (below) was originally designed and constructed as a…

OUTSIDE WORK, Rebekah Yeoh, Kal Joffres, Siti Nur Khaleeda, Ehon Chan, Shao-Lyn Low, Beatrice Yong, Ganesh Muren, Alina Amir, Daniel Russel, Felicia Yoon and David Chak give us a glimpse of who they are when they are not busy promoting the well-being of others. Having taken place over the course of five days, our photo shoots with these social entrepreneurs involved a series of wardrobe changes, turning a coffee shop into our own little space and surviving the unfriendly weather. With no prior background in modelling, these entrepreneurs were naturals, delivering pose after pose making each shoot at PJ Trade Centre a fun and smooth sailing one. Starting as early as eight in the morning, cover stars Rebekah and Kal were full of lively energy and were sporting and fun…

WIDELY CONSIDERED to be the mother of yarn bombing, Magda Sayeg’s impressive 10-year body of work includes the widely recognised knitted/crocheted covered bus in Mexico City as well as her first solo exhibition in Rome. Her creative yarn work has evolved to include large-scale installations around the world, including collaborations with companies such as Absolut Vodka and Mini Cooper. Recently, she collaborated with Design Village—an upcoming lifestyle development located in Batu Kawan, Penang. According to Design Village’s executive director, Joanna Ling, the development was inspired by the concept of a modern village and is dedicated to nurturing culture, creativity and design thinking. “Magda’s work is visually stunning yet eclectic at the same time. She is all about colour, creativity and whimsicality, all the values that Design Village embodies,” Joanna explained.…

Michele Kwok, one-half of the founders of Soul Society Group, celebrated her birthday in a stylish white-blue party held at Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill, Kuala Lumpur. Guests were treated to a delicious buffet accompanied by live performances from Michele’s dear dancer and singer friends who flew in from various countries to be part of the celebration. The highlight of the night was when her husband, Fred Choo, made a heartfelt speech to her right before the cake-cutting ceremony, leaving her in tears of happiness. Her sons, Brian and Mark, lifted spirits again by presenting her with a banner proclaiming their love for her. THE INSIDER The night ended in a bang with a toast to the lady of the hour…

Luxury fashion brand Versace threw an exclusive cocktail event at its boutique in Pavilion. Guests were treated to the preview of the 2015 Fall/Winter collection and a fashion show, revolutionising the iconic Versace Greek key with playful emojis that appear on clothing, and a brand new line of accessories. THE INSIDER Donatella Versace stated that #GREEK symbolises everything—the Versace for today and forever…

One of the most recognisable Scottish whiskies in the world, the Macallan, has officially launched its Master Series here in Malaysia. This includes the alluring Rare Cask, a skilful blend of over 256 selected casks to showcase a new expression from the whisky maker. Guests were treated to fine whisky and sumptuous food thanks to Aziamendi 88. THE INSIDER Guests got to try a sample of the opulent Macallan Reflexion towards the end of the meal…

With the in-store concept conceived by Donatella Versace in collaboration with English architect Jamie Fobert, Versace’s new boutique in Madrid occupies an area of 420 square metres, skilfully blending the opulence and traditional architectural values of Italy with the dynamism and energy of Versace today. A meeting point between the past and future, the boutique features mosaic floors inspired by Byzantine churches of the ninth century, in contrast with Perspex walls and shelving that float mid-air. The circular pathway of the mosaic floors follow the flow of the walls while brass features among the elements of metal, emphasising the supreme luxury that hems the boutique. The use of marble mosaics, brass and Perspex truly creates a luxurious and modern ambience, which are present in the Versace prêt-à-porter collections and accessories…

In an ever globalising planet, cultural exports and foreign products are more easily accessible. One industry to thank for this would be the aviation sector. Among those bridging the gap of needs worldwide, and bringing people closer is none other than Korea’s flagship carrier Korean Air. Being an international airline connecting Malaysians to the rest of the world, via Korea, it is the largest trans-Pacific carrier that connects most American cities to most other Asian ones. The well-known airline just welcomed its first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental at a ceremony held at the Boeing Everett Delivery Center in Seattle. In fact, with the addition of the first B747-8 Intercontinental to its fleet, Korean Air became the first airline in the world to operate both types of the B747-8—having introduced the B747-8…

MYSTERY GIFT Share the magic of Christmas with the Annick Goutal cracker and surprise friends or family with a delightful Eau d’Hadrien spray smelling of Sicily lemon, green mandarin and cypress. It also comes with a Christmas candle and Splendide hand cream. WINTER MIRACLES Guerlain’s holiday makeup collection would be a much-appreciated gift, as it includes a light enhancing powder for a sun-kissed effect, an eyes and blush palette, and a must-have lipstick dressed in an enchanting case, designed by jeweller Lorenz Bäumer. FLORAL INDULGENCE The founder of L’Occitane, Olivier Baussan asked his friend, renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé, to create scents based on his idea of a festive Christmas. The result? Heady scents of Jasmin-Immortelle Neroli, Pamplemousse-Rhubarbe, and Miel-Mandarine. The limited edition gift set comprises eau de toilette fragrance,…

EVEN IF HE WAS battling jetlag after weeks of globetrotting for business, Ricardo Guadalupe, the dynamic CEO of Hublot, showed no trace of tiredness when we met for an interview one early weekday morning. The longer we talked, the more I learnt why he is seen as one of the most admired executives in the watchmaking industry. Not only is he quick-witted and smart, Guadalupe is not one for sugarcoating his answers. He is not afraid to speak his mind and offer his honest opinions but he does so in an openly earnest manner and you can immediately tell he is speaking from the heart. Born in Neuchatel, Switzerland, Guadalupe’s foray into watchmaking was what he called ‘causality’, considering he grew up in the region known as the cradle of…

Chopard’s luxury jewellery line is indeed a force to be reckoned with. Driven by the desire to create pieces of art which reflect the beauty and magnificence of the world around us, Chopard Haute Joaillerie ateliers continue to dazzle the public with collection after collection of breathtaking jewellery. Under the guidance and undeniable skill of co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, the craft masters of this Geneva based company showcase their immense skill, artistry and utilisation of cutting-edge technology through unique collections like Animal World, Red Carpet, Green Carpet and Temptations. All of which have helped distinguish Chopard as the industry’s powerhouse that it is today. A quintessential part of Chopard’s proud history, the Happy Diamonds Jewellery collection encompasses diamond designs inspired by sunlight sparkling on a waterfall during an…

THE HEADQUARTERS OF TOD’S are as sleek as they come. The all-white office block and factory gleam among the rolling hills of central Italy, more reminiscent of a successful Silicon Valley start-up than a European luxury leather goods label. Inside the Le Marche-based building, bright sunshine floods through glass walls and a vast, royal-blue oil painting of the famous Gommino shoe is the only flash of colour in an otherwise uniformly white interior. Beautiful men and women in crisp shirts, jeans and loafers (Tod’s, of course) chat and flirt by the Ron Arad-designed stainless steel staircase. The complex radiates a sense of money and power—and that elusive Italian glamour the rest of us try so hard to recreate. At the centre of all this modern European chicness is Diego Della…

CLOSER LOOK The chocolate fondant goes well with salted caramel ice cream—harmoniously blending the sweet and salty, giving the senses a burst of flavour SOMERSET, England, known for its breathtaking countryside, temperate climate, warm and friendly people, also serves some of the best food. Thanks to the rich soil which can’t be found outside of this Southern county, Somerset’s produce is well-known among food connoisseurs worldwide. One can savour this taste at The Langford, a restaurant firmly rooted in great English food tradition. Situated in Langford Fivehead, a magnificent pre-Tudor manor house that was transformed into a ‘restaurant with rooms’, The Langford offers ‘farm to plate’ fine gourmet dining, crafted by restaurant manager and chef Olly Jackson. Since early 2013, Jackson and his wife Rebecca have made a name for…

INFINITY Q70 Infiniti’s flagship luxury sedan, the Q70 oozes all of the brand’s core qualities—style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology. Available in three engine variants (2.5L, 3.5L Hybrid and 3.7L), the sedan sports all the hallmarks of a performance car ready to deliver a driving experience that promises to be like no other car in this segment. LEXUS RX Lexus’ fourth generation premium crossover SUV comes to Malaysia in six variants, ranging from the entry-level 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine to the most expensive hybrid model. Curvier, edgier, bolder and definitely bigger, the interior matches the vehicle’s exterior, managing to strike a fine balance between functionality and luxury. HARLEYDAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL 2015 Harley-Davidson’s bestselling bagger commands power, style and versatility, making it one of the more well balanced bikes…

SILVER YACHT’S SILVER FAST MASTER OF THE SEAS This US$90 million luxury motor yacht certainly lives up to its name. The Silver Fast can slice through the chop at more than 27 knots, making it the fastest aluminium vessel of its type with conventional propulsion. At 77 metres from bow to stern, it’s also one of the largest, and its range of 4,500 nautical miles will get you from Tokyo to Colombo with fuel to spare. The brainchild of naval architect Espen Oeino, the sleek vessel was crowned Finest New Yacht at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. It sleeps up to 18 guests in eight suites and cabins, and up to 17 crew. The owner’s apartment occupies an entire level and includes its own private outdoor deck along with…

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PUNT for a single investor in the history of collectible toys is going to be very hard to beat. Following his breakout success with the film American Graffiti in 1973, fledgling director George Lucas approached 20th Century Fox and sold the studio on the idea of his next visionary project, “a western set in outer space.” It was a bold and somewhat confusing pitch for the studio; Fox allowed Lucas to keep the licensing and merchandising rights for himself, saving itself an additional US$500,000 fee. At that point in the mid-1970s, serious money simply hadn’t been made through lines of licensed toys tied to movies, so Fox executives thought they were giving away 100 per cent of next to nothing. The Force was strong with Lucas the…