In the fickle world of fashion, what keeps one repeatedly going back to a particular label through the years or even decades?

How the Covid-19 pandemic has rewritten the recipes for success of Asian restaurateurs.

Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam shares why he wants to embolden the modern woman with his vibrant clothes.

K11 Musea in Hong Kong presents dazzling new possibilities for the future of retail.

As we bid farewell to another year, we look back to the memorable moments that made us laugh, cheer and cry

St. Regis arrives in Wan Chai along with a rich design narrative and a celebration of old Hong Kong.

Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng bears out her belief that she knows exactly what today’s luxury travellers want in a hotel – by building places that she herself will stay in.

PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

LUXE NEWS • FOOD & DRINK • IN STYLE • HIGH LIFE.

Writer Catharine Nicol

2nd Hong Kong International Cruise & Yachting Festival (ICYF), Kai Tak and Kwun Tong; November 17-24, 2019.

9th China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair, Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau; October 24-27, 2019.

CHEOY LEE SHIPYARDS held a grand opening party at its recently expanded head office in Lai Chi Kok. Over 200 guests came to celebrate the company’s new branding and newly renovated and expanded office.

PEARL YACHTS HAS ANNOUNCED its collaboration with NextWave Yachting, a leading yacht services and brokerage company serving clients in Hong Kong, which will now act as the exclusive dealer for the British shipyard in this region.

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Unveiled in April, the luxury hotel imagined by renowned interior designer Andre Fu pays tribute to the city’s culture.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

Who’s in the Spotlight?

Battery-powered cabs may be economically feasible one day when a technologically superior company supplies vehicles that are as robust and economical as those with combustion engines.

Vicky Hwang builds on her family’s legacy and in turn, puts Singapore on the map.

Stephanie Dickson isn’t waiting for the world to change – she’s doing it now, for the world. The founder of green is the new black, Asia’s first conscious festival and platform, wants you to know that living more sustainably is a journey.

The Keong Saik neighbourhood’s revamped shophouses now boast more culinary diversity than most hotspots, from European to African or Caribbean. That makes this the current ’hood of choice for bon vivants.

The Peak asks gourmets for their dining picks here and abroad. Here, in their own words...

Here's a list of the best restuarants in 2019 for a pampering meal.

Whether you are staying in town or heading overseas for Valentine’s Day, these new luxurious lodgings will give you and bae endless reasons to stay in.

Commemorate your Christmas festivities with the World’s Biggest Mouse Party

Always wanted to make your own chocolate soufflés? Keep these expert tips in mind for the best bakes ever

From breakfast cereals to wines to handbags, our lives have become a deluge of choices which we have to make decisions on all the time – and it’s tiring. What if things could be simplified? Like having a retailer sell only one thing that it does well, so that we have the pleasure of making a satisfying choice. Meet the four budding e-tailers who have done just that.

HAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

Sasha Young, the founder of Wright & Smith, talks about her journey towards establishing an online artisanal store and her relentless search for unique offerings.

It pays to follow your heart, especially if it hankers after such fine collectibles as coloured diamonds and classic cars.

Soprano Nancy Yuen is celebrated the world over. Try explaining her stardom to her mother.

Are you visiting any of these six cities during the school break? Keep your little ones happy with these fun, creative and engaging activities.

Daughter of Salvatore Ferragamo, Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo reminisces about her father's legacy on the occasion of the brand's reopening of its store on Canton Road, Hong Kong.

The people placing Asia on the world map.

Why so serious? At its latest menswear extravaganza in Hong Kong, Hermes once again upends our notions of what a fashion event should look like.

“I’m out with my friends in Lan Kwai Fong – a district known for its buzzing nightlife.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

SIMPSON MARINE has recently sold two Sanlorenzo yachts in a month, as well as three Lagoons to Thailand and Hong Kong, and a Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 to Singapore.

BENETTI HAS announced the sale of its fourth Mediterraneo 116’ (BM004), which was sold to a Hong Kong businessman through Benetti Asia with the support of Asia Yacht Management Company (AYM).

JEANNEAU’S CHINESE DEALER, Speedo Marine, recently sold its first Jeanneau 51 into China, marking the fourth unit sold into the Asia Pacific. The vessel will be delivered in January 2018 and used privately by the owner and his family to cruise around the world.

Family constellations encourage watching your issues being played out by total strangers, taking a step back and seeing the bigger picture

Writer Vicki Williams.

ABSOLUTE YACHTS staged the global debut of its 58 Fly in both Trieste, Italy, and Hong Kong simultaneously in May, broadcasting the occasion on Facebook Live.

ASIA YACHTING created a stir in Hong Kong’s yachting circles by gathering nine of its brokerage yachts for a weekend brokerage boat show out in the middle of the sea at Repulse Bay – reputed to be the first show of its kind in Greater China.

WITH ASIA’S 2017-18 SAILING SEASON SETTING OFF IN PHUKET IN JULY, WE HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE BEST REGATTAS AND RACES IN HONG KONG, CHINA, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAIL AND AND INDONESIA TO MARK IN YOUR DIARIES …

LOCATED IN THE heart of Hong Kong, Infiniti Fit is dedicated to energise you as much as this vibrant city does! At Infiniti Fit we combine well-being theories and fitness practices to help you get stronger.

Spartan training ramps up intensity.

200 Fashion Brands from Around the World 4 Days of Hot Trends and Names One Month of Fashion-forward Experiences HKTDC’S CENTRESTAGE 2017: The Go-to for Asia’s Next Big Things.

1st Fragrant Harbour Maritime Festival; May 19-21, 2017

LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN SAILOR DAVID WITT WILL SKIPPER HONG KONG’S FIRST ENTRY IN THE 2017-18 VOLVO OCEAN RACE WHILE ALSO AIMING TO LEAD THE 100ft SCALLYWAG TO VICTORY IN THE 73RD ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE IN DECEMBER.

Olfactory Discovery Known for using rare and extraordinary ingredients, the travel-inspired Ingredient Collection by Acqua di Parma expands with two new destinations: Milan with Colonia Ebano, and Muscat with Colonia Mirra.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN THE YACHTING BUSINESS, ASIA YACHTING IS DISTINGUISHING ITSELF AS AN EVENT SPECIALIST, FOLLOWING ITS CONTINENTAL PREMIERE OF THE MCY 80 BY STAGING A PIONEERING BROKERAGE SHOW – IN THE MIDDLE OF A BAY.

13th Volvo Ocean Race; October 22, 2017-June 2018

FOUNDER AND MD OF ASIA’S LARGEST YACHT DEALERSHIP, MIKE SIMPSON REMAINS AS MOTIVATED AS EVER AFTER 33 YEARS LEADING SIMPSON MARINE – SO WHEN WILL HE SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE HE HAS BEEN PROMOTING FOR SO LONG?

Luxury resorts with more than sunrise yoga sessions on the wellness menu.

ASIA YACHTING has expanded its representation of Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) to the Philippines, where the Hong Kong-based company is also expanding its brokerage business.

With its amazing themed rooms, a stay at this Hong Kong hotel feels like a holiday within a holiday,

Good Booking Sophisticated Hong Kong platform Lookdiary combines appointment management software with online booking. With a network of 160 merchants, you have instant access to 3,500 beauty treatments around the city for pampering most efficient.

HONG KONG-BASED 100ft super maxi Scallywag finished this year’s San Fernando Race in 34 hours 27 minutes and 17 seconds to smash the race record by almost 15½ hours. Sam Chan’s 70ft ULDB Sled FfreeFire set the previous record of 49h 55m 12s in 2001.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN 2013, ASIAMARINE NOW HAS REPRESENTATION IN EIGHT CITIES IN SIX COUNTRIES – AND IS HAPPY WITH THAT.

IN LATE APRIL, HONG KONG HOSTED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE RIVA 100’ CORSARO. NOW, ASIA-PACIFIC BOATING PROVIDES AN EXCLUSIVE VIEWING OF THE FIRST HULL’S STUNNING INTERIORS.

HONG KONG AND NEARBY GUANGZHOU in China’s Guangdong province will each host a stopover in the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time in the 2017-18 edition of the 45,000nm round-the-world yacht race.

GRAEME PARK Graeme Park has held editorial and internal communication roles both in the UK and in Asia.

THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING wellness premier spa and body sanctuary, Bodywize Wellness is situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, one of the most premier lifestyle shopping and commercial districts, with three locations showcasing very different facets of Bodywize, offering spa rituals, healing therapies, yoga, personal training and slimming, while adhering to the group’s initial core value: Wellness…as a way of life.

Imagine working in a spa – such a serene atmosphere full of smiling professional staff. Easy life, right? We go behind the scenes and find out what leading a spa is really about

Making the sport next level in Asia and beyond.

HIDEAWAYS FOR YOUR NEXT STAY

Hong Kong Disneyland revamps itself with a new Iron Man-themed attraction that even Daddy will look forward to. ELISA CHIA was at the launch.

All you need to know for a fun and stylish family getaway.

ORGANISED BY THE Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), Volvo China Coast Race Week consists of the Volvo China Coast Regatta Oct 22-24 in the regional waters of Hong Kong Island, followed by the Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race Nov 3-6, an offshore Category One race of 390nm from Hong Kong to Sanya, Hainan in China.

Add an interesting detail to the look of your home with Lightcraft’s industrial-style pendant lights.

When mixologists have exhausted the ingredients, the glassware, its rim, foam, smoke and everything in between, they turn to the next best thing: artesian ice. By Joyce Yip.

The world’s leading custom carpet producer House of Tai Ping celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016, marking six decades of unrivalled aesthetic standards, meticulous craftsmanship, and collaborations with many of the world’s most visionary designers. Besides royal palaces, luxury hotels and prestigious residences, the client list of Tai Ping Carpets includes many superyacht Owners.

HONG KONG SHIPYARD Kraken Yachts Chairman Dick Beaumont has sailed his latest production – Kraken 66 White Dragon on her maiden voyage from Taiwan to Hong Kong. The yacht was in Hong Kong providing trial sails to prospective customers and the media until Dec 23.

After climbing mount everest, hong kong engineer and adventurer kee duen chu successfully sailed through canada’s infamous northwest passage. By Chermaine Lee.

An international gathering that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively impact and shape the future of the global wellness industries, the 2016 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) took place from October 17 to 19 at KitzKongress, Kitzbühel in Tyrol, Austria.

Now’s the season to indulge and celebrate! Restaurants around the mall, including Shokutsu Ten and Mongkok precincts emulating that of the global cities, are pulling out the stops to bring great festive promotions to the table, so you can dine merrily.

Seated in The Cape, Currents is a seven-room spa imagined by architect Javier Sanchez and interior designer Marisabel Gómez Vázquez and espouses a soothing minimalism inspired by the nearby desert-meets-sea landscapes.

While the world went haywire in many different ways, the spa and wellness industry by and large forged ahead. Worth US$563 in 2015 according to the Global Wellness Institute, the forecast predicts this figure will jump to US$808 by 2020. So which trends should we expect in upcoming months and which enduring elements will continue to shape our wellness worlds?

NAMED THE European Powerboat of the Year 2016 and the recipient of a Boat Builders Award for 2015, the 16.2m three-deck Galeon 500 Fly is available for sale by Asiamarine. The model is equipped with three cabins accommodating up to six people and features a large interior space. Boasting a 725hp engine, the customisable hull has a unique beach mode that extends the width of the cockpit to 6m by dropping down both the port and starboard sides.

THIS BIENNIAL OFFSHORE Category One race is a classic 390nm downwind passage to Sanya, on the island of Hainan in southern China.

Alongside the pleasures of boating in asia is a growing need to be aware of unstable conditions, with the long-range forecast for the region calling for increasingly stronger disturbances.

Elon musk visits Hong Kong, where his cars are extremely popular with Uber drivers and the public.

As Nepal-based charity worker and resort owner Douglas MacLagan sees it, to keep giving is the best way to keep receiving the greatest gift of all

Hong Kong’s local fashion scene calls for regular shopping trips to the city. After attending the recent inaugural Centrestage fashion trade show, here’s our round-up of the labels we love.

Elle Kwan grew up in the UK but has called Hong Kong home for almost a decade. In that time she has written on health, food, fashion and living, interviewing everyone from Michelin-starred chefs to movie stars. This time, she investigates how soups can help us detox (p.64).

THE AWARD-WINNING PRESTIGE 680 COMPRISES ALL THE KEY POINTS THAT HAVE MADE THE LINE A SUCCESS, AS WELL AS SOME OF THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF THE FLAGSHIP 750.

INSTEAD OF SPENDING TIME ENJOYING HONG KONG’S MARINE ENVIRONMENT, CONCERNED CITIZENS ARE JOINING TOGETHER TO CLEAN UP ITS RUBBISH.

We speak to the women shaking up the art world in Asia.

Spa by MTM introduces the Seasonal Wellness Therapy. Guests’ physical and emotional conditions will be assessed to select the most suitable Custom-Blended Massage Oil. Applied through a Warm Jade Purification Massage using Chinese tui na techniques to stimulate the liver and heart meridian points on the arms and legs. This helps promote vitality and blood circulation, improve fatigue, muscle cramps, aching joints and bones and rejuvenate the psyche.

Come September, the spotlight will be on fashion brands and designers from Asia.

In Grassroots Pantry’s large dining room, diners lit by candlelight dip into an organic tomato consommé and nibble on dehydrated chia crackers.

Arvigo Therapy takes a unique approach to healing the reproductive system

THE PAST 12 MONTHS HAVE SEEN IMMENSE DEVELOPMENTS IN CURING THE PLASTIC PLAGUE. COULD THIS MEAN THE FUTURE OF OUR OCEANS MAY NOT BE AS DEPRESSING AS MANY HAVE THOUGHT?

AUSTRALIA’S GOLD COAST International Marine Expo (May 19-22) in Coomera, Queensland, received over 20,000 visitors from around the world to the showcase of more than 600 luxurious motor yachts and catamarans, as well as over 230 displays from marine engines and equipment to lightweight tenders, jet skis and boating accessories.

A NUMARINE 60 FLY arrived in Hong Kong in April and is available for day/overnight charters, fully equipped with 4G wifi, Bose sound system, towels, dining ware, glasses, etc.

The dos and don’ts when entering a superyacht construction agreement

THE POPULARITY OF CRAFT BEER HAS SKYROCKETED FROM AN ENTHUSIAST’S SIDE HOBBY TO A GLOBAL REVOLUTION, ONE THAT EVEN HAS THE BREWING GIANTS TAKING NOTICE.

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

Which mode of transport can you depend on more?

It’s not just the top sailors who are enjoying the stiffening breeze of sailing’s popularity in the region.

The awards ceremony in singapore honoured the hard work, dedication and passion for boating shared by all of the nominees.

Forty years ago, the hong kong yachting association bulletin was published and over the years morphed into the magazine you’re reading now.

The usual roundup of boat shows, industry news, races and regattas, spotlights and new launches from asia, and around the world.

LUXE NEWS • FASHION • IN STYLE • BOOKS • BASELWORLD 2016 HIGH LIFE • FOOD & WINE • PRODUCTS

Krug vintage is crafted to express the unique character of a particular year, each with its own special kind of music

From April 6-9, Cartier debut masterpieces from the Etourdissant High Jewellery Collection at an exclusive exhibition and intimate VIP dinners.

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

Louis Vuitton America’s cup world series oman.

As five-time winner of Best Asian Marina of the Year, expect nothing but the best from us, Situcted one degree north and 15 minutes away from the Equator, ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, features a beautiful marina of 270 berths and a well-appointed and bars, luxurious suite rooms, a modern spa, a well-equipped gymnasium, and a designer infinity pool, for Members and guests.

Experience the perfect marriage of style and substance crafted to change the way you look at luxury forever.

Hong Kong boaters can now enjoy a bespoke fuel service.

FORTY YEARS IS A milestone for many occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and so on. For a magazine to manage that feat is rare, especially in this so-called Digital Age.

Classic aperitifs such as Campari, Dubonnet and absinthe find new life in trendy cocktails.

your guide to luxury Travel & Wellness

Taking the gang on a cruise takes away the hassle of planning your trip, from food to hotels and activities. sasha gonzales recommends these? ve family-friendly itineraries to book now.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

Luxe news • Fashion • In style • Watch Supplement 2016 • High Life Food & Wine • On the road • Books • Products

Yacht brokers Eric Chan and David Walder of Simpson Marine in Hong Kong explain what they do, and why.

We cast our eye on the local dining scene and show you how to make the hottest dishes from Mookata to Korean Fried Chicken in your kitchen By Sylvia Ong

WHY SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD IS A PRIORITY EVEN IN THE LUXURY WORLD.

AS THE NINTH EDITION OF THE CHINA CUP International Regatta (Oct 30-Nov 2) came to a close, Australia’s Wanhang Longcheer secured victory in the competitive Beneteau 40.7 division.

AT THE RECENT HONG KONG International Boat Show (Dec 4-6) Azimut Yachts continued to confirm its leading position in the Hong Kong area with the presence of three new models and an event dedicated to Azimut Clients.

From Princess Diana to Michelle Yeoh, Kim Robinson has styled the world’s most beautiful women. The Hong Kong celebrity hairstylist reveals his finer things in life

The million dollar question…

If you’ re looking for a wallet - friendly get away, skip the iconic holiday destinations and head to these spots – they are closer to home but just as good!

If you're looking for a wallet-friendly getaway, skip the iconic holiday destinations and head to these spots-they are closer to home but just as good.

Here’s our pick of Singapore’s game changers – fashion-label founders, an up-and-coming model discovered on Instagram and the real influencers behind It girls and celebs.