https://www.scmp.com/rss/322449/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Peggy Sito Peggy Sito Macau’s tourism and casino revenues are poised to see sustained growth in the second half of the year, as high-profile events and concerts attract an increasing number of visitors. The city has a busy concert pipeline over the next two months. Hong Kong singers like Sandy Lam, Aaron Kwok and Eason Chan will hold multiple shows in the casino hub between now and September, while South Korean actor Park Bo-gum, who starred in the TV drama, When life gives you tangerines, will meet his fans in... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3318271/macau-set-blockbuster-summer-toy-story-events-star-studded-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3318271/macau-set-blockbuster-summer-toy-story-events-star-studded-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:59:15 +0000 Peggy Sito Peggy Sito In the third part of our series on Macau’s integrated resort operators, Peggy Sito looks at how Galaxy Entertainment Group’s new chairman Francis Lui is forging partnerships with global hotel chains and building non-gaming facilities to help lead Macau towards economic diversification. Read the previous instalments on Wynn and Sands China. The late afternoon sun had sunk into early twilight before Francis Lui Yiu-tung could extract himself from several back-to-back planning meetings to conduct... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3298733/how-galaxys-new-hands-boss-building-macaus-holistic-next-phase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3298733/how-galaxys-new-hands-boss-building-macaus-holistic-next-phase?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Feb 2025 02:00:20 +0000 Peggy Sito Peggy Sito In the second part of our series on Macau’s integrated resort operators, Peggy Sito looks at how Wynn Macau is adopting the playbook of its Las Vegas parent to capture the hearts and wallets of visitors, as it diversifies its earnings beyond the gambling tables. Click here for the first part. Last autumn, Lamborghini’s US$4 million Veneno Roadster was displayed in the lobbies of Wynn Macau’s flagship hotels, attracting large crowds of racing fans, automobile enthusiasts and tourists from... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295196/wynn-looks-vegas-remodel-macaus-us28-billion-casino-hub-14-economy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295196/wynn-looks-vegas-remodel-macaus-us28-billion-casino-hub-14-economy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:00:12 +0000 Peggy Sito Peggy Sito As Macau marks the 25th anniversary of its handover, the city’s casino operators are responding to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call to invest in tourism and leisure to diversify the gambling-dependent economy. In the first of a series of profiles, the Post looks at what Sands China is doing to upgrade its facilities and put more emphasis on special events and entertainment. Just a week ago, National Basketball Association (NBA) legends Tracy McGrady, Ray Allen and Tony Parker joined... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3290453/beyond-baccarat-how-sands-china-driving-macau-30-nba-better-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3290453/beyond-baccarat-how-sands-china-driving-macau-30-nba-better-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:00:10 +0000 Salina Li Salina Li Macau plans to organise public events to showcase the city’s food, from street fare to fine dining, as it exploits its reputation as one of only six Chinese cities recognised by the United Nations for its gastronomic offerings, said the city’s tourism chief. “A lot of people travel to Macau just to have a special meal, or a special experience [at a] restaurant here,” Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), said in an interview. “There are... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3266937/macau-woos-gourmets-citys-gastronomic-offerings-effort-veer-away-gambling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3266937/macau-woos-gourmets-citys-gastronomic-offerings-effort-veer-away-gambling?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:00:12 +0000 A restructuring of the next Hong Kong administration can speed up land supply for housing, observers have said, noting this will be a boon for projects involving site repurposing, reclamation works or urban redevelopment. But a former housing minister said the plan under incoming leader John Lee Ka-chiu – which will revamp the housing, development and transport portfolios – could be further improved by combining the first two areas in question under one bureau. Lee’s shake-up was approved by... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3178616/how-restructuring-next-hong-kong-government-can-speed-housing-land?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3178616/how-restructuring-next-hong-kong-government-can-speed-housing-land?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 May 2022 07:00:25 +0000 An urban and infrastructure developer in Nanjing has become the first Chinese state-backed entity to list its securities on a Macau bond exchange, following up on President Xi Jinping’s measures to shift the city’s financial focus during the 20th handover anniversary last month. Nanjing Southeast State-owned Asset Investment Group said its 1 billion yuan of notes will be listed and traded on a platform managed by Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange Co. from January 8, according to a company... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3045518/macau-approves-first-bond-listing-xi-jinpings-anniversary-visit-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3045518/macau-approves-first-bond-listing-xi-jinpings-anniversary-visit-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:34:32 +0000 Gambling revenue in Macau rose 14 per cent in 2018, the second consecutive year of gain as demand to wager in the Chinese territory continued to rebound from a prolonged slump. December was also the 29th straight month where revenue in China’s only legal gambling hub rose versus the same month a year prior, according to data released on Tuesday by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. Revenue rose 16.6 per cent to 26.47 billion patacas (US$3.3 billion) versus the 10-15 per cent... https://www.scmp.com/business/money/money-news/article/2180248/high-rolling-vips-help-macau-casinos-pull-gaming-revenues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/money/money-news/article/2180248/high-rolling-vips-help-macau-casinos-pull-gaming-revenues?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jan 2019 06:45:30 +0000 Las Vegas Sands, the American casino giant, is renovating and rebranding one of its major resorts in Macau – the Sands Cotai Central – into the “Londoner Macao”, as part of a US$1.1 billion, three-year investment. The company owned by US billionaire Sheldon Adelson said Macau has a “tremendous future” as a leisure and tourism destination, in a report accompanying Sands’ third quarter results. “We will invest over US$1.1 billion in new capital projects over the next three years in Macau, at Sands... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/2117108/sands-china-create-little-slice-london-macaus-cotai-strip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/2117108/sands-china-create-little-slice-london-macaus-cotai-strip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:13:55 +0000 Macau’s gambling revenue for the third-quarter revenue is expected to be negatively impacted after a series of typhoons battered the casino hub in recent weeks, but the setbacks are minimal as analysts factor in a rapid recovery. On August 23, Typhoon Hato ripped through Macau with gale-force winds, leaving 10 casualties in its wake, along with severe damage to electricity and water supplies. Hato was its first typhoon signal number 10 - the highest in Macau’s storm warning system - in 18 years... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/2109773/macaus-casinos-escape-worst-typhoon-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/2109773/macaus-casinos-escape-worst-typhoon-season?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Sep 2017 03:18:08 +0000 New York-based luxury grocery store and coffee house Dean & DeLuca will open its first outlet in Macau this autumn. The brand, renowned as a purveyor of quality gourmet food, wines and kitchenware, has appeared in the Hollywood movies Hannibal, American Psycho and The Family Man. The Macau location, nestled in The Promenade Shops at Galaxy Macau, will feature a 26-seat cafe decorated with the brand’s distinctive white tile and Carrera marble floors, as well as a 700-square-metre market. Two... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2106987/dean-deluca-brings-new-york-favourites-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2106987/dean-deluca-brings-new-york-favourites-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Aug 2017 04:30:15 +0000 The soon-to-open resort in Macau, MGM Cotai, will feature Asia’s first dynamic theatre installed with the world’s largest permanent indoor LED wall. The giant 900-square-metre 4K or ultra HD LED screen – the size of three tennis courts – will offer audiences 28 million pixels of viewing pleasure and ultra-high-resolution live video streaming. Designed by Montreal-based entertainment design firm Scéno Plus – creator of two permanent Cirque du Soleil theatres in Las Vegas – the new theatre can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2106360/mgm-cotais-dynamic-theatre-asias-first-size-three-tennis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2106360/mgm-cotais-dynamic-theatre-asias-first-size-three-tennis?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:00:15 +0000 Hong Kong’s band scene is enjoying a revival as a growing support base convinces groups such as Dear Jane to perform at gigs around Hong Kong. Now they’re taking their music on the road to mainland China with Macau as the first stop. The quartet, comprising vocalist Tim Wong, guitarist Howie Yung, bassist Jackal Ng and drummer Nice Lai, begin their first China tour at Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macau, on July 15. The show is a natural progression for the band following concerts in Hong Kong last... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2100381/hong-kong-punk-rockers-dear-jane-set-hit-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2100381/hong-kong-punk-rockers-dear-jane-set-hit-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jun 2017 09:00:15 +0000 Tapas de Portugal Nestled in an old three-storey house in Taipa Village, the former Spanish tapas bar Casa de Tapas has undergone a transformation with a new menu designed by famous Portuguese chef António Coelho. Coelho, head chef of Michelin-recommended restaurant Antonio, showcases his culinary arts through contemporary Portuguese tapas. Codfish “à Braz”, a Portuguese comfort food, and wet lobster rice prepared with fresh Boston lobster , clams, prawns, mussels with creamy Portuguese style... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098998/eat-rock-and-admire-fine-chinese-art-three-highlights-not-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098998/eat-rock-and-admire-fine-chinese-art-three-highlights-not-be?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:15:00 +0000 Altira Macau – one of only eight hotels in the world to have received the Forbes five-star rating for eight years in a row – is marking its 10th anniversary with its “10 Oasis Nights” promotion. The package includes a night in a Waterfront View King Room offering spectacular views over the Macau peninsular, spa treatments and complimentary drinks at the Michelin-recommended restaurant Aurora. Best known for her soft, smooth voice and R&B-style music, Janice Vidal is one of the best-selling... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098994/spoilt-choice-sing-and-be-merry-macau-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098994/spoilt-choice-sing-and-be-merry-macau-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:00:30 +0000 British actress-singer Rita Ora has been quiet musically of late. But the America’s Next Top Model host promises some new music this year. The 26-year-old star showed her charismatic stage presence during the China Music Awards at the Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, performing her hit Poison and her fourth British number one I Will Never Let You Down. She also picked up the Asia Most Popular International Artist Award. Born in Kosovo (formerly Pristina, Yugoslavia), Ora moved to London with... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098992/americas-next-top-model-host-rita-ora-returns-new-music?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098992/americas-next-top-model-host-rita-ora-returns-new-music?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:00:15 +0000 Imagine you are a butler who is taking care of a very important guest. The guest mentions that hehas a craving for a particular type of traditional Indonesian food usually found only in the city of Yogyakarta, on Java. What would you do? This actually happened to Andry Pramana, senior resort villa host at Banyan Tree Macau, which provides personalised butler services to guests staying at the hotel’s villas. Pramana recalls: “We tried to accommodate by searching [around all the] Indonesian small... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098991/hire-butler-and-get-pampered-while-staying-one-macaus-five-star-resorts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098991/hire-butler-and-get-pampered-while-staying-one-macaus-five-star-resorts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:45:45 +0000 TOM FORD The newest addition to the Neroli Portofino collection, Sole di Positano, is a fresh blend of ylang ylang, sandalwood, jasmine and orange flower, and is perfect for the summer. Neroli Portofino STELLA MCCARTNEY The brand’s new POP Bluebell contrasts the delicate and dewy scent of the English bluebell with sophisticated sandalwood, for a sensual, assertive scent. BVLGARI  The brand worked with perfumer Sophie Labbé on three new scents for the Splendida collection – Iris d’Or, Rose... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098982/scents-nature-five-latest-delicate-seductive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098982/scents-nature-five-latest-delicate-seductive?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:30:45 +0000 LOUBOUTIN BEAUTÉ Who says metallics should only be used in the autumn/winter? The new Metalinudes collection lacquers up both lips and nails in shimmery hues that range from platinum to deep bronze. NARS  The famous Orgasm Blush now comes in liquid form. The silky, easy-to-blend formula is perfect for the summer, and the peachy tint with subtle gold shimmer offers a natural-looking blush. YSL BEAUTÉ Vernis À Lèvres has some new showstoppers added to the collection. The high-impact lip colour... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098984/summer-glow-make-collections-make-you-look-sun-kissed-and-radiant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098984/summer-glow-make-collections-make-you-look-sun-kissed-and-radiant?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:30:00 +0000 Fendi 芬迪 The cat’s-eye shape is reinterpreted in a playful way, with graphic waves at each corner creating a cutting-edge look. Chanel 香奈兒 Chanel’s sunglasses tap this season’s metallic trend with innovative stencilled lettering visible between two layers of mirrored filter. Dolce & Gabbana 杜嘉班納 It’s all about colours this season, and this juicy pair of sunglasses has a touch of sparkle around the brightly-hued round frames. Louis Vuitton 路易威登 Spice up your summer look with this edgy-framed... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098979/five-shades-cool-stylish-sunglasses-will-bring-colour-your-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098979/five-shades-cool-stylish-sunglasses-will-bring-colour-your-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:15:15 +0000 Chopard The happy ocean wristwatch, featuring the signature free-floating diamonds on the dial, is available in sporty and gem-set versions, which are water resistant to 300 metres and 100 metres, respectively. Harry Winston The Ocean Biretrograde Automatic 42mmis a sublime union of fine watchmaking and superlative jewellery craftsmanship, combining a sophisticated double retrograde complication with a splash of diamonds.石。 HYT The H3 Iceberg’s innovative movement, blue liquid marker and... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098977/nautical-leagues-below-five-stylish-timepieces-reach-oceans-depths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098977/nautical-leagues-below-five-stylish-timepieces-reach-oceans-depths?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:15:00 +0000 Dior Rosy things blossom on this 18ct rose-gold ring, embellished with a large pink quartz rose motif. Nirav Modi Paired with a necklace, the Water Lily earrings, inspired by Monet’s paintings, flaunt meticulous craftsmanship, with diamonds and coloured stones placed on a handcrafted mesh. Bulgari Nature has always been the inspiration behind this jewellery house’s creations, and in this gemstone-studded necklace from the Flore di Bulgari collection, the flower is suitably... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098974/gems-flower-power-blossom-inspired-jewellery-creates-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098974/gems-flower-power-blossom-inspired-jewellery-creates-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:00:45 +0000 What is the true mark of adulthood? Some say marriage; others, financial independence. The apostle Paul apparently liked to put away his childish things. For me, it was when I had enough nice glassware to warrant an adult storage solution. My university days were marked by cheap wines in cheaper glasses, so when my Champagne flutes went designer along with my wardrobe, I knew I’d made it in the world. Armani’s CLUB Bar Cabinet in Ocean Lacquer is everything a designer furniture piece should be –... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098973/how-make-club-bar-cabinet-ocean-lacquer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098973/how-make-club-bar-cabinet-ocean-lacquer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 06:45:00 +0000 Let summer sizzle with bright, colourful hues   On Jacques: SAINT LAURENT Metallic bronze hooded lightweight anorak and double waisted trousers in black On Darina: CHANEL short-sleeved dress in multi-coloured printed silk; MARA FROM NET-A-PORTER Hoffman Marimba printed rash guard  Bottega VenE ta DRESS IN MULTICOLOR COTTON VISCOSE ; MELISSA Odabash Honolua mesh-trimmed swimsuit (from Net-a-Porter); Jimmy Choo MACY METALLIC NAPPA high heels On Jacques: DIOR HOMME blACK COTTON DENIM JACKET... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098966/shoot-hip-hip-fashion-lends-cooler-beat-your-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098966/shoot-hip-hip-fashion-lends-cooler-beat-your-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 06:30:00 +0000 Montblanc is a 110-year-old heritage brand. How do you keep the maison’s heritage in tact while embracing modernity and change? Change is part of Montblanc’s DNA. Montblanc is what I call a “heritage masion”, meaning its heritage comes with values – in this case, the values inherent in our craftsmanship, excellence and innovation. And these values evolve over time, so that what we considered to be innovation 10 years ago is not what we consider it to be today, or what it will be tomorrow. So... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098949/progressive-times-zaim-kamal-moves-montblanc-forward-brave-new-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098949/progressive-times-zaim-kamal-moves-montblanc-forward-brave-new-future?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:15:30 +0000 When you step into Burberry’s flagship store on London’s Regent Street, you are immediately greeted by a floor-to-ceiling screen displaying runway footage. Broadcasting the latest looks from London Fashion Week, the screen provides a foretaste of the audio-visual experience you can expect to enjoy in the rest of the store. Nearly 500 speakers pump out sound to accompany the images on the 100-odd screens within the store, instantly engaging with the customers. The screens and mirrors also show... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098951/brands-embrace-technology-keep-brick-and-mortar-outlets-real?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098951/brands-embrace-technology-keep-brick-and-mortar-outlets-real?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:15:15 +0000 Lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret has recently opened a 15,000 sq ft  store at the Venetian Macao. With an eye-catching pink storefront, oversized chandeliers, huge video screens playing footage from the brand’s runway shows, the shop features a full range of its lingerie collections, sleepwear,  fragrance, body care and beauty products. Its well-trained specialists will be there to assist you to find your perfect fit. https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098466/victorias-secret-opens-15000-sq-ft-store-venetian-macao?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098466/victorias-secret-opens-15000-sq-ft-store-venetian-macao?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:12:20 +0000 Since it was founded in 1828, French perfume house Guerlain has created many iconic fragrance bottles. Some of its most precious masterpieces are now featured in Le French May’s exhibition, A Golden Way Of Life – Très’Ors, at MGM Macau until September 3. The classic golden bottle Coque d’Or (1937) and antique perfume bottles from the brand are displayed alongside over 250 gold pieces and artefacts dating from the 17th century to the present day. https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098465/guerlain-fragrance-bottles-featured-le-french-mays-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098465/guerlain-fragrance-bottles-featured-le-french-mays-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:07:22 +0000 As a long-time admirer of the classical era, Karl Lagerfeld looks to Greek Antiquity for the latest Chanel Cruise collection. In reinterpreting the ancient Greek silhouette, the designer offers an idealised vision, juxtaposing draped shoulder structure lines with modern belted waists. The line-up is also laced with subtle symbolic details, such as owl and oak-leaf motifs. The collection is testimony to Chanel’s ability to combine heritage with modernity. https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098464/karl-lagerfeld-looks-greek-antiquity-chanel-cruise-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098464/karl-lagerfeld-looks-greek-antiquity-chanel-cruise-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:04:34 +0000 The Belgian fine leather luxury goods company Delvaux has opened a new boutique, Le 27, in a stately mansion on Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels. A marriage of legacy and avant-garde, the store is designed by acclaimed Belgian interior designers, and presents the company’s high-quality leather goods. https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098463/delvaux-opens-new-boutique-brussels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098463/delvaux-opens-new-boutique-brussels?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:03:25 +0000 The Breitling DC-3’s first flight took place 77 years ago, and this year, the classic aircraft has embarked on a round-the-world trip between March and September. Macau was one of its stops before it set off for mainland China. To celebrate this round-the-world tour, Breitling has introduced a 500-piece limited edition of its famous Navitimer aviation chronograph, with caseback engraved with the Brietling DC-3 World Tour logo. Each watch is delivered with a certificate signed by the flight... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098462/brietling-celebrates-dc-3-world-tour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098462/brietling-celebrates-dc-3-world-tour?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:01:01 +0000 In celebration of the launch of the DK88 bag collection, Burberry dressed up its Spring Street store, located at the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo, with installations and interactive displays to reflect the colour options for the new bag. For a bespoke option, there are 18 colours for customers to choose from for the base, flap, handle, strap and hardware, to create a unique DK88 Top Handle bag. A 360-degree visualisation tool is available on site for customers to preview their designs. https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098453/burberry-launches-dk88-bag-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098453/burberry-launches-dk88-bag-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 06:20:08 +0000 The Musée Christian Dior celebrates the couture house’s 70th anniversary with Christian Dior and Granville: The Source of The Legend exhibition, running until September 24. The three-floor exhibition sparks a dialogue between Christian Dior’s childhood and his future works. The fashion historian and exhibition curator, Florence Müller, includes various rooms from Dior’s Grandville home to signify different influences on the couturier’s personality. https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098451/dior-celebrates-70th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2098451/dior-celebrates-70th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 06:15:00 +0000 PSY dropped two new music videos last week – for the singles New Face and I Luv It. New Face, featuring Na-Eun from K-pop group Apink, is shot entirely in Macau, and we had so much fun trying to guess where each scene was shot that we made you a quiz.   Want to take a closer look at the set? Here’s a peek behind the scenes of PSY’s New Face video in Macau:   And another look at the official music video:   Still don’t recognise these spots? Let’s take a walk-through. The video opens with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2095383/psys-new-face-video-shot-macau-can-you-spot-locations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2095383/psys-new-face-video-shot-macau-can-you-spot-locations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 May 2017 03:45:00 +0000 What was once a military aircraft dropping bombs during the second world war is now carrying 500 pieces of aviation chronographs around the world with the support of independent Swiss watchmaker Breitling. Named Breitling DC-3, the 77-year-old twin-engine properller plane touched down on the Macau International Airport earlier this week.   During its brief stop in Macau, a small group of guests were invited to fly over the city on it. Embarking on its round-the-world tour in Geneva,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2090816/oldest-vintage-plane-in-the-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2090816/oldest-vintage-plane-in-the-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:45:30 +0000 The stars of South Korean variety show Running Man paid a quick visit to Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao on February 18, as part of their Running Man 2017 Asia tour. The Macau stop saw Song Ji-hyo, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Jong-kook, Ji Suk-jin and Haha – fiveof the six members of the Running Man cast – arrive to entertain fans. On stage, the celebrities kept fans happy with their unique brand of wacky humour – familiar to viewers of the TV show. In addition, they enchanted the audience with their... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087709/backstage-running-man-cast-korean-tv-show-stars-perform-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087709/backstage-running-man-cast-korean-tv-show-stars-perform-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:16:54 +0000 What do George Clooney, Justin Timberlake, Zhao Wei, Yao Ming and Hidetoshi Nakata have in common? These celebrities have all dabbled in creating their own alcohol. Celebrity-endorsed alcohol is not new. A handful of celebrities have gone beyond being the face of a brand, and joined forces with respected producers to craft award-winning wines and spirits. Film star Clooney and singer Timberlake own tequila brands, former basketball star Yao has a vineyard in the Napa Valley, actress Zhao has... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087359/celebrity-power-drinks-industry-joint-ventures-fuelled-passion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087359/celebrity-power-drinks-industry-joint-ventures-fuelled-passion?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Apr 2017 05:04:50 +0000 Dior The mix of hot red, deep blue and black with a touch of white pigment printed canvas and striped nylon straps creates a distinctive style. Hermès The red losange in cashmere and silk printed with the off-register and disproportionate Quadrige motif is the secret tool of metrosexuals for staying warm and cool. Louis Vuitton This pair of edgy sunglasses is featured with a semi-rimless hot red frame that would immediately catch the eye of the fashion fearless. Fendi Adorning the waistline,... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087039/simply-red-mens-brands-coolest-colour-spectrum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087039/simply-red-mens-brands-coolest-colour-spectrum?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 07:26:47 +0000 Chopard The Roman empire-inspired Imperiale watch features delicately engraved motifs of the embroidered cushions on which the monarch’s insignia is placed Jaeger-LeCoultre Representing the constellations of the northern hemisphere, the Rendez-Vous Moon watch features a mother-of-pearl moonphase display. Roger Dubuis The Velvet Ribbon wrist-worn timepiece is the ultimate feminine accessory with its bow motifs, and 385 gemstones totalling 8.67ct. A. Lange & Söhne The new Saxonia model pairs... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087024/five-pearly-dials-your-luxury-watch-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2087024/five-pearly-dials-your-luxury-watch-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 06:45:30 +0000 DOLCE & GABBANA This exuberant sequinned clutch is adorned with studs, flower embellishments, Swarovski crystals and velvet appliqués.    MIU MIU  These cat-eyed sunglasses feature an oversized frame embellished by a luxurious combination of stones and mounted elements, adding  .   JIMMY CHOO   These pointy toe pumps are finished with a camoflower print satin and detachable jewelled button embellishments, giving them a playful, feminine feel. ROGER VIVIER Complete your chic look with this... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086991/catching-light-gem-embellished-accessories-brighten-your-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086991/catching-light-gem-embellished-accessories-brighten-your-style?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:44:42 +0000 BOUCHERON  The Vendome Chromatique necklace, in white gold and yellow gold, is set with 439 yellow round sapphires, eight yellow baguette sapphires, 379 round diamonds and mother-of-pearl. CHAUMET This sculptural L’Epi de Blé de Chaumet ring, featuring a beautiful wheat design in yellow gold and diamonds, resembles a tiara created for Empress Marie-Louise in 1811. Bulgari  From the brand’s iconic collection, this elegant Serpenti Inspiration bracelet, in pink gold with fancy-cut malachites,... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086989/five-inspired-jewellery-designs-create-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086989/five-inspired-jewellery-designs-create-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:30:45 +0000 When a cape is priced at HK$5.53 million, it’s worth a second (and maybe third or fourth) look. Boucheron’s Cape de Lumière – Cape of Light – is a work of art, and worth its hefty price tag due to the fact that the piece is not stitched from fabric, but rather, is made of gold and diamonds. Claire Choisne, the brand’s creative director, says that the cape was “one of the most challenging developments” of the 26 Vendôme collection, likening the production process to haute couture fashion. “The... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086959/why-boucherons-cape-de-lumiere-was-ultimate-challenge-jewellers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086959/why-boucherons-cape-de-lumiere-was-ultimate-challenge-jewellers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:45:45 +0000 GUCCI Hat, coat, belt and skirt BALENCIAGA Shirt  CHRISTIAN DIOR Tulle dress PRADA Fur stole CHANEL Necklace and tights BOTTEGA VENETA Shoes BOTTEGA VENETA Necklace MIU MIU Swimsuit and swim cap GIVENCHY Top and dress PRADA Bag GUCCI Rings  CELINE Parsley printed jumpsuit, jacket and trousers BOTTEGA VENETA Bag CHANEL Shoes Photographer Gary Mui Stylist , HAIR AND MAKE-UP Chris Chow Model Anna E @ Primo Management SPECIAL THANKS TO MGM MACAU https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086949/fashion-shoot-opulent-glamour-meets-lavish-surroundings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2086949/fashion-shoot-opulent-glamour-meets-lavish-surroundings?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:45:15 +0000 People might not immediately think of Macau when they are looking for a fine-dining experience. The city, in fact, is home to some of the finest and swankiest restaurants in the region. At Wynn Macau, four multi-award winning restaurants – Golden Flower, Wing Lei, Mizumi and Ristorane Il Teatro – are introducing new Chef Specialty set menus, showcasing some of their signature dishes. The Chef Specialty menus, available until May 31, celebrate the hotel’s being the only resort in the world to... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2085684/chef-specialty-menus-wynn-macau-restaurants-offer-visitors-true?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2085684/chef-specialty-menus-wynn-macau-restaurants-offer-visitors-true?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:15:00 +0000 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Trousers BOTTEGA VENETA Shirt 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Jacket COACH Coat   BOTTEGA VENETA Coat and trousers CANALI Shirt PIERRE HARDY Shoes   MAISON MARGIELA Trousers FALKE Socks PAUL SMITH Shirt ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Jacket CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Shoes SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Coat and trousers CANALI Shirt PAUL ANDREW Shoes FALKE Socks MARNI Outer shirt and trousers KENZO Polo shirt PAUL ANDREW Shoes FALKE Socks GUCCI Trousers MAISON MARGIELA Shirt, coat and jacket PAUL ANDREW... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2082400/splash-your-way-spring-latest-menswear-collections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2082400/splash-your-way-spring-latest-menswear-collections?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Mar 2017 05:15:30 +0000 Motor racing has been part of Audi’s DNA for many decades. Why is it so important to Audi? I think it is the basis of our company. Looking at the cars, they are sporty models. A lot of them were also developed for racing purposes. The R8 is one such example. So it is part of the logic behind how we build cars and how we develop them. The name Audi Sport is the right match for this. The rules and history are also very important to our company and, in general, to other companies, especially when... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2081505/audi-sports-ceo-stephan-winkelmann-reveals-german-marques?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2081505/audi-sports-ceo-stephan-winkelmann-reveals-german-marques?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:00:45 +0000 DESIGNER Kirk Nix has been behind some pretty spectacular projects: his sweeping update of the 24,000 sq ft Bel Air home, Liongate, once owned by country singer Kenny Rogers, saw it being sold last year for US$46 million. Then there was his rendering of the Italian Renaissance-inspired Hadrian Villa, a 12,000 sq ft supersuite at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that comes with its own verdant private garden and grand indoor fountain. And Nix, the founder of KNA Design headquartered in Los Angeles, is... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2081103/kirk-nix-creates-hotel-interiors-macau-preserve-sense-provenance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2081103/kirk-nix-creates-hotel-interiors-macau-preserve-sense-provenance?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:15:45 +0000 Mark Robba, owner of the majestic 51m sailing superyacht Dunia Baru, recalls “one memorable morning in Myanmar last year, we jumped off the yacht onto a big rigid inflatable boat (RIB) and raced out to a fishing boat where we traded two packs of Red Bull and a couple of cartons of cigarettes for two big buckets full of fresh ocean shrimp. “What a treat!” Robba has endless travel tales to tell, but his joy lies in sharing moments like this with those he invites to charter the boat throughout the... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2080839/five-star-travel-takes-water-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2080839/five-star-travel-takes-water-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:15:00 +0000 When Paris-based Vetements and MatchesFashion.com announced their much anticipated garage sale at the beginning of Seoul Fashion Week, a streetwear-savvy crowd lined up outside. But Vetements isn’t the only brand trying to get its foot in the door. Korean streetwear has created quite a buzz over the past two years. International trade shows which showcase Korean designers and initiatives by the Korean Culture Centre to exhibit their work have helped bring the right kind of attention to local... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2080435/korean-streetwear-takes-fashion-scene-storm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2080435/korean-streetwear-takes-fashion-scene-storm?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 05:45:00 +0000 From Portuguese colony to special administrative region of China; from small town to flashy entertainment hub – Macau has been through a dramatic transformation over the past couple of decades. When young director and Macau native Tracy Choi was searching for old streets in the city in which to shoot her debut feature film, Sisterhood, she faced a tremendous challenge.“We needed to look for streets that still have the vibe of the 1990s. It was so difficult as many places are gone or changed.... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2079803/ghosts-macaus-recent-past-director-tracy-choi-brings-out-1990s?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2079803/ghosts-macaus-recent-past-director-tracy-choi-brings-out-1990s?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Mar 2017 03:30:00 +0000