https://www.scmp.com/rss/322402/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Valentine's Day ADMIRALTY Conrad Hong Kong Tel: 2521 3838 Nicholini's: seven-course dinner HK$3,288 per couple or HK$3,988 per couple Brasserie: seven-course dinner HK$2,688 per couple or HK$3,388 per couple Garden Cafe: dinner buffet - first seating HK$668 (HK$428 child), second seating HK$768 (HK$468 child) Lobby Lounge: semi-buffet dinner HK$598 Golden Leaf: five-course dinner HK$1,888 per couple, includes two champagne cocktails Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Tel: 2877 3838 ... https://www.scmp.com/article/992080/restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/992080/restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Not being indigenous to China, lions were probably introduced along with Buddhism from West Asia via the Silk Road - as gifts to Chinese emperors to help secure trading rights. The first records of lion dancing date to the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220), but many tales surround its origins. One attributes the dance to a Tang emperor who dreamed of dancing beasts, then ordered courtiers to simulate what he had seen. Over time, what was initially entertainment for nobility spread, with commoners... https://www.scmp.com/article/990206/roar-beginnings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/990206/roar-beginnings?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000 New Year 's Eve CENTRAL Four Seasons Hotel Tel: 3196 8888 Caprice: two-course lunch HK$460; three-course lunch HK$520; eight-course dinner HK$3,888 Lung King Heen: eight-course lunch HK$460; eight-course dinner HK$2,188 The Lounge: three-course lunch HK$370; six-course dinner HK$1,598, includes a glass of bubbly The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Tel: 2132 0188 Amber: six-course dinner HK$3,888 (HK$5,900 with premium wine) Hotel LKF by Rhombus Tel: 3518 9688 Azure Restaurant Slash Bar:... https://www.scmp.com/article/987774/restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/987774/restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Festive Food CENTRAL Four Seasons Hotel Tel: 3196 8888 Christmas Eve Caprice: two-course set lunch HK$460, three-course set lunch HK$520; eight-course dinner HK$2,680 Lung King Heen: eight-course lunch HK$460; eight-course dinner HK$1,788 Christmas Day Caprice: four-course lunch HK$988; eight-course dinner HK$2,380 Lung King Heen: eight-course dinner HK$1,788 The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Tel: 2132 0188 Christmas Eve Amber: eight-course dinner HK$2,588 (HK$3,576 with... https://www.scmp.com/article/987095/restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/987095/restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Hongkongers got their first taste of cooking using the sun last Sunday when Japanese solar cooker designer Motoharu Takizawa demonstrated his inventions to five local families at Ma Wan Park. Solar power was in the news last month when the Swiss-registered solar-powered vessel Turanor PlanetSolar visited the territory. The slow-moving craft takes all the energy it uses from sunshine and, for proponents of solar power, the ship is an example of the technology's maturity. Takizawa says solar... https://www.scmp.com/article/977700/everything-under-sun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/977700/everything-under-sun?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Hard-working celebrities deserve a long, relaxing holiday now and then for keeping us so entertained. But television actor Michael Tse Tin-wah said he didn't like to be out of action for too long. Tse and fellow actors Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung, Stephy Tang Lai-yan and Louisa So Yuk-wah were each awarded a 'Star of Quality Life Award' during a ceremony at the Island Shangri-La hotel, organised by Lisa Magazine, in recognition of their positive attitudes. 'I am not used to having very long holidays,'... https://www.scmp.com/article/976409/hard-working-actor-michael-tse-isnt-keen-long-holidays-three-months-quite-enough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/976409/hard-working-actor-michael-tse-isnt-keen-long-holidays-three-months-quite-enough?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 A Dictionary of Hong Kong English by Patrick J. Cummings, Hans-Georg Wolf Hong Kong University Press This book attempts to help you to buy char siu bao (barbecued pork bun) if you have trouble saying it in Cantonese at Hong Kong eateries. It is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English (and one of the few non-native English dictionaries) and should be useful to tourists and businessmen who want to learn the kind of English being used here. Speaking Chinglish or Canto-English, rather than... https://www.scmp.com/article/975583/dictionary-hong-kong-english?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/975583/dictionary-hong-kong-english?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Apple fanatics flocked to the DG Lifestyle Store in Pacific Place mall for a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of the Apple reseller's 16th outlet in Hong Kong. Models Tais Fortes and Ana Rivera showed off iPhones and iPads as if they were the latest season's purses. 'Pseudo-model' Phoebe Hui, alongside actresses Rose Chan Ka-wun and Ursule Wong Yu-sze, checked out the gadgets and fancy accessories made to dress up smartphones and whatever-pads. Thumbs up to those who opened their... https://www.scmp.com/article/973355/apple-reseller-branches-out-pacific-place?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/973355/apple-reseller-branches-out-pacific-place?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000 TVB actress Charmaine Sheh Sze-man was in a good mood when she officiated at the grand opening of Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz's shop at the Landmark Macau. She appeared alongside actor Kenny Wong Tak-bun and model Jocelyn Luko. Sheh has recently been attending a number of events promoting luxury watches and jewellery. A self-professed watch lover, Sheh said she had about 10 luxury timepieces. Her most expensive watch cost her a six-digit figure. Asked on Tuesday what she would pick if she... https://www.scmp.com/article/972909/no-hiding-her-sheh-passion-jaquet-drozs-grand-opening-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/972909/no-hiding-her-sheh-passion-jaquet-drozs-grand-opening-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Troubled marriages seem to have been a staple of entertainment news headlines recently. Model Balia Chan is one of the latest victims of rumours that her marriage is unravelling. Chan, along with fellow models Irene Wang Yuen-yuen and Tais Fortes, presented American luxury jewellery brand David Yurman's latest collection at The French Window restaurant in the IFC Mall last week. Chan did not deny that a divorce was looming, but said she was still friends with her husband. Jessica Jann, ... https://www.scmp.com/article/972699/balia-sparkles-diamonds-love-hits-rocks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/972699/balia-sparkles-diamonds-love-hits-rocks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Plenty of stars were out on the night Samsung launched its Galaxy SII smartphone. At the launch party on Tuesday, at the Harbour Grand Hong Kong hotel in North Point, guests got to grips with the new gadget. Model Christine Yeung Ding-ding lost her mobile phone recently, but she cheered up when she was given a new one at the event. Models Janet Ma Sze-wai, Vanessa Yeung Tsang, singer Deep Ng Ho-hong, musician-composer Chiu Tsang-hei and socialite Isabella Kau Hung-ping were all happily... https://www.scmp.com/article/970852/party-gives-model-back-her-ring-ding-ding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/970852/party-gives-model-back-her-ring-ding-ding?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Tom Lee Music Academy Music Toddlers course (for ages two to three): this 24-lesson course introduces music concepts through story-telling, musical appreciation and rhythm training. Each session is 45 minutes, and parents participate with their children. HK$3,540 during weekdays and HK$4,440 at weekends for 24 lessons. The Academy also offers Yamaha Music Wonderland for children aged three years and two months to three years and nine months. The 45-minute lesson provides children with a fun... https://www.scmp.com/article/970347/music-minors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/970347/music-minors?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet has opened another store in Hong Kong, this time in Elements mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. The shop is the brand's first collaboration with local timepiece retailer Halewinner Watches Group. Present at the opening last week were Halewinner's owner, tycoon Francis Choi Chee-ming, and his son Karson and daughter Crystal. Both father and son have been in the news of late - Francis Choi for his links to a certain Tai Po property and Karson Choi after being caught... https://www.scmp.com/article/969472/actors-steal-show-timely-store-opening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/969472/actors-steal-show-timely-store-opening?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000 The Club Clicquot XVIII party at Kee Club sated guests' thirst for art and a glass of bubbly. The party, sponsored by champagne producer Veuve Clicquot, was held on Saturday to celebrate the annual ART HK fair, which closed the following day. Veuve Clicquot was one of the fair's sponsors. Party regulars and the arty crowd grooved to house beats spun by DJ Hanna Hais. They also got the chance to inspect a large-scale print of French designer Mathieu Lehanneur's 'sleep capsule' art installation.... https://www.scmp.com/article/969373/champagne-toasts-bid-bubbly-farewell-fair-guests-left-nowhere-rest-sore-heads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/969373/champagne-toasts-bid-bubbly-farewell-fair-guests-left-nowhere-rest-sore-heads?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Ballet-loving socialites turned up in droves for the after party on the opening night of Hong Kong Ballet's Galaxy: International Ballet Gala at the Cultural Centre. The throng descended on the nearby Busy Suzie bar and restaurant after the show, where they were able to meet San Francisco Ballet sensations Tan Yuanyuan and Anthony Spaulding. Local ballerina turned fashion designer Flora Zeta Cheong-leen was emcee at the party on Friday night. She changed her outfit after the performance... https://www.scmp.com/article/969280/hk-ballet-fans-pirouette-their-way-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/969280/hk-ballet-fans-pirouette-their-way-party?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Jewellery house Qeelin threw a cocktail party at IFC Mall to open its Caring Robot exhibition, which featured work by eight young artists from Hong Kong, Beijing and Paris. They were all entrants in the inaugural Qeelin Art Award competition, which is aimed at nurturing design talent. Qeelin's creative director, Dennis Chan, is a keen collector of tin robots and teddy bears, and both have inspired his jewellery collections, including the iconic Bobo range (diamond-studded bear pendants) and... https://www.scmp.com/article/968810/qeelin-jewellery-house-cocktail-party-fetes-eight-young-artists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/968810/qeelin-jewellery-house-cocktail-party-fetes-eight-young-artists?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Candy-coloured plastic watches seem to be hip again. Californian accessories brand Nixon showed off its summer collection of plastic timepieces last Wednesday at Shore Restaurant & Bar, attracting a string of local hipsters such as Canto-pop idols Pakho Chau Pak-ho, Kelvin Kwan Chor-yiu and the ever-cool DJ Miss Yellow, sporting her indoor shades. Also adding to the party's eye-candy count were up-and-coming starlets including Carol Yeung Chi-yiu, Shiga Lin Si-nga and Monie Tung Man-lei. ... https://www.scmp.com/article/968094/eye-candy-and-plastic-timepieces-nixon-bash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/968094/eye-candy-and-plastic-timepieces-nixon-bash?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong A-listers travelled to Macau on Thursday for the reopening of Italian jewellery house Bulgari's flagship store at the Wynn hotel. Television actress Charmaine Sheh Sze-man donned a Roberto Cavalli sequinned mini dress and jewellery worth about HK$70 million, and mingled with model Kathy Chow Man-kei and actress Annie Liu Hsin-you. Sheh seemed in good spirits after issuing a statement last week denying rumours she had been dating a married man. The beauties were offered a preview... https://www.scmp.com/article/967945/hong-kong-listers-drop-bulgaris-macau-reopening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967945/hong-kong-listers-drop-bulgaris-macau-reopening?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Club Monaco photo-experience party Where: Helena May When: May 6 What: Fashion label Club Monaco held a party to exhibit photos about the interpretation of the brand from the eyes of eight taste makers including stage actress Kearen Pang Sau-wai. An instant-photo booth was set up for guests to create their own four-photo strip. Who: Among the guests were Lou Doillon, Janet Ma Sze-wai, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Chau Pak- ho and Amanda Strang. https://www.scmp.com/article/967581/monaco-revellers-make-it-snappy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967581/monaco-revellers-make-it-snappy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Barney Cheng's charity gala dinner Where: Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong When: May 7 What: Renowned local designer Barney Cheng Siu-leung hosted a fund-raising gala dinner for a non-profit organisation, Crossroads Foundation. The Diocesan Boys' School choir performed. Who: Enjoying the dinner were Lawrence Ho Yau-lung, Eugene Chuang Yue-chien, Vivian Chow Wai-man, Simon Kwok Siu-ming and Olivia Davies. https://www.scmp.com/article/967582/charity-bash-gets-chorus-approval?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967582/charity-bash-gets-chorus-approval?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong grand opening Where: Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong When: May 3 What: Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel, which occupies the 102nd to 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon, celebrated its grand opening. The opening ceremony started with a spectacular dragon dance performed by 118 dancers in a 178-metre-long dragon. Who: Attending the opening were Thomas Kwok Ping-kwong, Raymond Kwok Ping-luen, Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, Eric Fok Kai-shan and Cheng Yu-tung. https://www.scmp.com/article/967583/dragon-dancers-go-great-lengths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967583/dragon-dancers-go-great-lengths?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Francis Cheng's birthday party Where: The Racing Club, Happy Valley When: May 5 What: Socialites and celebrities were out in force at the birthday bash for Francis Cheng Shiu-hong, business development director for Occasions PR and Marketing. Guests shared the champagne and the birthday cake on the night. Who: Joining the party were Pansy Ho Chiu-king, Fanny Sieh Tsz-lun, Mark Ryan, Gigi Fu Ming-hin and Lumen Kinoshita. https://www.scmp.com/article/967580/racy-night-birthday-boy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967580/racy-night-birthday-boy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Chaumet exhibition launch dinner Where: Mandarin Oriental When: April 28 What: High jewellery house Chaumet held a dinner to celebrate the launch of its 'Creating Watches for 200 Years' exhibition, recalling its highlights in watchmaking history. Guests flocked to take photos with French actress Sophie Marceau. Who: Among the watch lovers were Sean Davies, Tais Fortes, Christophe Ranchoux and Olivia Davies. https://www.scmp.com/article/967008/alive-and-ticking-after-200-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967008/alive-and-ticking-after-200-years?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 White iPhone 4 launch party Where: China Minmetals Tower When: April 28 What: Mobile network operator 3 Hong Kong held a star-studded party to launch its white iPhone 4. Who: Checking out the gadget were Alex Fong Lik-sun, William So Wing-hong, Stephy Tang Lai-yan, Monica Chan Fat-yung and Wilfred Lau Ho-lung. https://www.scmp.com/article/967009/pressing-all-white-buttons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967009/pressing-all-white-buttons?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Ascot Chang cocktail party Where: Landmark's atrium When: April 21 What: Bespoke menswear house Ascot Chang held a cocktail reception to celebrate an exhibition showcasing its history and craftsmanship. Guests previewed the brand's latest spring-summer collection. Who: Attending the party were Jonathan Wong Chee-hynn, Vinci Wong Yin-chi, Amanda Strang, Simon Yam Tat-wah and Kim Robinson. https://www.scmp.com/article/967007/cocktail-party-suit-all-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967007/cocktail-party-suit-all-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2011 Race Day Where: Sha Tin Racecourse When: May 1 What: Horse racing enthusiasts turned out in style for the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup Race Day. The latest Audemars Piguet watches were showcased. Who: Among the guests were Brian Kan Ping-chee, Angela Leong On-kei, Heidi Chu Hoi-ting, Bonita Cheung Kit-man and Simon Kwok Siu-ming. https://www.scmp.com/article/967010/time-money-these-jet-setters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/967010/time-money-these-jet-setters?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Cissy Wang's birthday party Where: Grand Hyatt Hotel When: April 21 What: Martial arts star Donnie Yen Ji-dan threw a birthday party for his wife Cissy Wang, who turned 30. Yen sang a song he composed for her. Who: Joining the party were Miriam Yeung Chin-wah, Real Ting Chi-ko, Chapman To Man-chat, Peter Chan Ho-sun and Ray Lui Leung-wai. https://www.scmp.com/article/966380/donnie-sings-house-down-his-birthday-girl?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/966380/donnie-sings-house-down-his-birthday-girl?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Etro store opening party Where: The Landmark When: April 13 What: A cocktail party was held to celebrate the opening of the 2,000 sq ft Etro store at the Landmark. Guests checked out the latest men's ready-to-wear collection. Who: Among the guests were Kam Kwok-leung, Bosco Wong Chung-chak, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, William Chan Wai-ting and Sue Lynn Hwa. https://www.scmp.com/article/966379/mens-style-goes-beaten-rack?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/966379/mens-style-goes-beaten-rack?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 I.T. store grand opening Where: 1 Hysan Avenue When: April 26 What: Fashion chain I.T threw a star-studded party to celebrate the opening of its four-storey store in Causeway Bay. Fashion lovers watched boxing bouts and tap-dancing performances. Who: Guests included Amanda Strang, Shawn Yue Man-lok, Sandra Ng Kwan-yue, Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi and Lynn Xiong Dailin. https://www.scmp.com/article/966381/spars-come-out-celebrate-launch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/966381/spars-come-out-celebrate-launch?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Moiselle spring-summer fashion show Where: ArtisTree When: March 16 What: Fashionistas flocked to the label's spring-summer show. The 59 new looks were presented by models. Who: Enjoying the show were Candice Yu On-on, Hilary Tsui Ho-ying, Gigi Fu Ming-hin, Sabrina Ho Chiu-ying and Brandon Chau Kwok-fung. https://www.scmp.com/article/965774/new-look-puts-spring-their-step?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965774/new-look-puts-spring-their-step?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Cartier high jewellery collection gala dinner Where: Ritz-Carlton When: April 15 What: Watchmaker and jeweller Cartier launched its latest high jewellery pieces with a gala dinner. Movie director Andrew Lau Wai-keung was among the guests who enjoyed cocktails and admired the gems. Who: Attending the dinner were Pansy Ho Chiu-king, Jeffrey and Margaret Yau, James Tien Pei-chun and Albert Yeung Sau-shing. https://www.scmp.com/article/965777/cartier-puts-glitz?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965777/cartier-puts-glitz?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Private film screening party Where: Grand Cinema, Elements When: March 16 What: A charity screening of a 19-minute film called Giving Back was held in support of the not-for-profit Giving Back Foundation, which helps women and children in need. Charity founder and film director Meera Gandhi gave a short speech. Who: Enjoying the film were Julie Andersen, Tina Jensen, Shirley Hiranand, Janana Suleymanli and Rina Wadhwani. https://www.scmp.com/article/965776/charity-focuses-big-picture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965776/charity-focuses-big-picture?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 East Wind, West Wind exhibition launch cocktail party Where: Louis Vuitton's flagship store, One Central Macau When: April 7 What: The in-store art gallery Espace Louis Vuitton Macau presented Chinese conceptual artist Zhang Huan's solo exhibition called East Wind, West Wind, featuring cow-skin sculptures, ash paintings and carved antique wooden doors. Who: Checking out the artworks were Grant Bowie, Mark Peaker, Jean- Baptiste Debains, Alan Chan Yau-kin and Tony Luk Ka-luen. https://www.scmp.com/article/965775/guests-blown-away-artworks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965775/guests-blown-away-artworks?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Valentino autumn-winter 2011-12 fashion show Where: Landmark's atrium When: April 7 What: Valentino's latest collection attracted a full house of celebrities and socialites. Creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli made their first appearance in town to greet guests. Who: Fashion lovers included Laurinda Ho Chiu-lin, Harris Chan, Bonnie Gokson, Kim Robinson and Eunis Chan. https://www.scmp.com/article/965159/cool-change-winter-attracts-full-house?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965159/cool-change-winter-attracts-full-house?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Chanel high jewellery exhibition opening cocktail Where: Mandarin Oriental When: April 12 What: Luxury house Chanel unveiled its Plumes de Chanel fine jewellery collection with a cocktail reception. Celebrity models Amanda Strang and Mikki Yao Shu-yi presented the items of jewellery for viewing to guests, who included Pansy Ho Chiu-king, Daisy Ho Chiu-fung and Sabrina Ho Chiu-ying - the daughters of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho Hung-sun. Who: Admiring the jewellery were Andrew... https://www.scmp.com/article/965160/chanel-guests-enjoy-plumes-view?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965160/chanel-guests-enjoy-plumes-view?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Diane von Furstenberg Red Ball Where: Zhang Huan's studio, Shanghai When: March 31 What: Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg hosted a Red Ball in Shanghai to celebrate her Journey of a Dress exhibition. Guests were treated to champagne and dance performances. Who: Among the guests were Jessica Alba, Christian Louboutin, Wan Baobao and David and Linda Ting. https://www.scmp.com/article/965158/champagne-night-fashion-has-vips-seeing-red?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965158/champagne-night-fashion-has-vips-seeing-red?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Jewels of Italy jewellery parade Where: Convention and Exhibition Centre When: March 5 What: The Italian Trade Commission displayed more than 60 pieces of Italian jewellery in a gala parade as part of the 28th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Who: Guests included David Cheung, Michelle Ong Cheung, Ana Rivera and Benjamin Chau. https://www.scmp.com/article/964517/stop-look-and-glisten?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/964517/stop-look-and-glisten?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Longchamp Asian flagship store opening party Where: 8 Queen's Road Central When: March 29 What: The French luxury brand marked a milestone by launching its Asian flagship store in Hong Kong. Members of Longchamp's founding Cassegrain family were in town to hold a star-studded party that brought out hipsters and trendsetters, including British supermodel Kate Moss, to celebrate the grand opening. Who: Joining the opening were Carina Lau Ka-ling, Eric Carlson, Gerd Glaser, Fatima Unruh and... https://www.scmp.com/article/964519/flagship-launch-brings-out-hipsters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/964519/flagship-launch-brings-out-hipsters?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Tod's product showcase cocktail Where: Pacific Place When: March 31 What: More than 100 fashion lovers and socialites attended a cocktail party where the luxury brand showcased its iconic D Bags. An artisan showed guests how the bags were made. Who: Checking out the products were Mira Yeh, Celia Wong, Jocelyn Luko, Dee Poon and Vinci Wong. https://www.scmp.com/article/964516/fair-leather-friends-are-hot-tote?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/964516/fair-leather-friends-are-hot-tote?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Yummy Mummy Asia launch party Where: Mama Kid, Central When: March 23 What: Socialites and chic mothers came out to celebrate the launch of YummyMummyAsia.com, a website offering women an insider's guide to motherhood with style. Celebrity model Kathy Chow Man-kei also joined the mums to celebrate the occasion over a glass of bubbly and artisan cake-pops. Who: Attending the launch were Shirley Li, Jessie Leong, Marisa Zeman, Nisha Parmanand and Denise Ho. https://www.scmp.com/article/964518/mother-all-celebrations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/964518/mother-all-celebrations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Lane Crawford spring-summer collection launch party Where: Lane Crawford, IFC mall When: March 10 What: The fashion chain celebrated its latest collection with London-born fashion illustrator Blue Logan, who captured scenes of the event in sketches. The crowd enjoyed champagne and music spun by DJs. Who: Fashion lovers included Lumen Kinoshita, Queenie Mak, Grace Lam, Cynthia Hung and Katie Wan. https://www.scmp.com/article/963867/sketchy-account-big-night?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/963867/sketchy-account-big-night?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Guerlain Rouge Automatique cocktail party Where: Azure, Lan Kwai Fong When: March 8 What: Stylish A-list socialites and celebrities were out in force for the cosmetics house's lipstick launch party. Olympic medal-winning gymnast turned starlet Liu Xuan shared her beauty tips. Who: Among the beauty lovers were Leonard Chao, Eydie Tai, Candice Chan, Tiffany Lee and Terri Holladay. https://www.scmp.com/article/963868/puckered-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/963868/puckered-party?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Venetian carnival cocktail party Where: Osteria Ristorante Italiano When: March 10 What: Osteria Ristorante Italiano, the Holiday Inn Golden Mile's dining venue, was turned into a Venetian carnival with costumes and masks for guests to wear. Who: Among the guests were Hari and Padma Harilela, Aron Harilela, Laila Harilela and Candy Chea. https://www.scmp.com/article/963866/who-was-masked-man?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/963866/who-was-masked-man?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000 AT by Atsuro Tayama fashion show Where: Psychic Jack, Central When: March 22 What: The Japanese ladies' apparel maker held a fashion show to present its spring-summer collection. Guests were offered portraits painted at the show. Who: Seen at the scene were Janice Man, Gaile Lai, Mandy Lieu, Charlotte Chen and Ingrid Chen. https://www.scmp.com/article/963865/brush-hour-fashion-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/963865/brush-hour-fashion-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Cheers rang out as teams in the Oxfam Trailwalker crossed the finish line one by one yesterday after their chilly 100 kilometres on the MacLehose Trail. Many runners collapsed, exhausted, at the finish in Yuen Long. Champagne and beer flowed, but so did hot milk and hot water. Ma Tak-lik, who was competing for the third time, said it was his coldest race yet. At the checkpoint on Tai Mo Shan, the city's highest peak, the temperature at 5am was just 2 degrees Celsius. 'I was freezing on the hill.... https://www.scmp.com/article/699097/trailwalkers-end-race-cheers-raising-millions-oxfam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/699097/trailwalkers-end-race-cheers-raising-millions-oxfam?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000 Oxfam Trailwalker veteran Whelan Leung Wai-lun has tested himself over 100 kilometres not just in Hong Kong but also in New Zealand, Japan and Belgium. Mr Leung did his first event back in 1996 and has completed the track which follows the MacLehose Trail through the New Territories five times. But now 44 and carrying the wear and tear of the years, what has driven him through the pain barrier in recent years, and what will drive him to complete this year's event, will be his promise to his... https://www.scmp.com/article/691019/record-number-new-look-trailwalker?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/691019/record-number-new-look-trailwalker?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:00:00 +0000