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Paying It Forward

Some five decades after a scholarship gave him his start in business, Merle Hinrich is helping develop the next generation of Asian leaders in trade. He tells Ruth Shapiro how and why

Cracking The Code

The launch in Taipei of an entirely new family of watches signals an exciting new direction for Audemars Piguet, writes Annie Darling

Trails Of Discovery

Jeremy Jauncey shares his top 5 travel picks for 2019

She's Complicated

Watchmaking innovator Richard Mille delivers yet another women’s timepiece of remarkable beauty and complexity. Christian Barker discovers the masterpiece that is the RM 71-01 Automatic Tourbillon Talisman

Joanna Laura Constantine

The wild and whimsical creations of Joanna Laura Constantine, one of Beirut’s best-known jewellery designers, adorn such celebrities as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba, and regularly grace the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and, of course, Asia Tatler. The 36-year-old Lebanese American launched her eponymous brand in New York in 2008 after studying fashion at Parsons School of Design. When Joanna returned to Beirut after graduating to set up her studio, she began to develop designs inspired by the sights and sounds of the Middle East. One of her early collections was titled Byblos after the ancient city in Lebanon, and another, Petra, was inspired by the famous ruins in Jordan. Ten years on and her mood boards continue to reflect her life in Beirut but now have a more urban aesthetic. Last year’s edgy industrial collection, Organised Chaos, saw chokers and cuffs designed using metal nuts and bolts, while the playfully cool Urban Chic range was influenced by streetwear. Here Joanna recommends her favourite places to work, rest and play.

A Beauty Revolution

With his focus on research and development, Foreo founder Filip Sedic is pushing the boundaries of skincare.

Moore Than Meets The Eye

Swiss jeweller Chopard recently achieved a remarkable outcome in its quest for ethical sourcing of raw materials, a landmark close to brand ambassador Julianne Moore’s heart. The Hollywood actress explains to Charlene Co how luxury and sustainability can coexist

How To Save The Planet

From foraging for vegetables to growing our own, from making natural cleaning products to cutting plastic out of our lives, there are many ways we can reduce the pain we cause Mother Nature. Marianna Cerini and Oliver Giles ask some of the city’s most eco-conscious how it’s done.

Race Against Time

Documentary maker Craig Leeson is defying a visceral fear of heights in making a film about an environmental crisis facing the world. He gives Oliver Giles a preview of the project.

Walking The Walk

Environmentalist Markus Shaw explains how an exciting initiative close to his heart would transform the central business district through the creation of a pedestrian-friendly zone.

Building Bridges

On the eve of a gala to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong chapter of the Asian Cultural Council, four of its patrons tell Oliver Giles of its invaluable work supporting the arts.

Hot Potato

With awards accruing at a rate of knots and her London restaurant recently scoring two Michelin stars, Clare Smyth talks to Melissa Twigg about her meteoric rise in what for too long has been a man’s world.

Hot On His Heels

French shoe designer Christian Louboutin talks to Justine Lee about shopping habits, the addictive nature of social media and why it’s a good thing that Hong Kong women are spoiled.

Show Business

Pavel Zamakhin—whose production house Yagoda brought the “Science. Space. The Future” theme to life at this year’s Hong Kong Tatler Ball—tells us how to put on a spectacular event.

Raising The Bar

Omega sets a new benchmark for quality with a highly complex and unyielding standard of watch certification that adds scientific precision to your wrist, Steven Crane writes

Eating Emotions

Italian mega-chef Massimo Bottura is on top of the world—and keen to show that cooking is an act of love.

Run With It

Design your own sneakers with Louis Vuitton’s Run Away personalisation service.

Meat Of The Matter

With his Silicon Valley company Impossible Foods, biochemist Pat Brown is changing the world one bite at a time, producing plant derived meat that is winning taste tests across the US and Asia.

Hear Me Roar

Emily Lam-Ho knows all about overcoming prejudice in forging a successful career in a male-dominated world. She tells Jakki Phillips how she’s now working to level the playing field between men and women.

Liquid Investment

Collecting fine wine can help stabilise a portfolio, as long as you do it correctly, advises Johnny Hon from the Global Group.

Balancing Act

Give the gift of good health to yourself and your friends over the holiday season with Chinese medicine specialist Wai Yuen Tong

Calling The Shots

Chen Man has almost single-handedly put Chinese photography and models on the global fashion map. She talks to Oliver Giles about using her fame for good and reveals what might be her biggest project yet

Time To Shine

Jewellery house Gübelin has brought out a dazzling collection of ruby-filled jewellery and collaborated with watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier to create a timepiece that highlights the expertise of both brands

Stellar Season

Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu sparkles and shines in Boucheron’s charming Christmas campaign

Written In The Stars

THERE WERE TOO MANY UNCANNY SIGNS IN THE LIFE OF 8ILLIONAIRE PHILANTHROPIST YURI MILNER FOR HIM TO IGNORE A CHILDHOOD CALLING. SEAN FITZPATRICK TRAVELS TO SILICON VALLEY TO MEET HIM AND HIS WIFE, JULIA, AND FIND OUT A8OUT THEIR QUEST TO SOLVE THE QUESTION: ARE WE ALONE?

Pushing For Space

FROM TECHNOLOGY TO FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE AND OUTER SPACE, TENCENTS PONY MA ALWAYS HAS HIS SIGHTS SET ON NEW FRONTIERS. RACHEL DUFFELL LOOKS AT HIS METEORIC RISE AND WHAT THE FUTURE MIGHT HOLD

Remaking Margiela

A recent Paris retrospective brought the influence ofMartin Margiela into sharp relief. Christian Barkerlooks at the enduring impact of the reclusivefashion rebel and identifies his inspirations

Investing In Science

For the Global Groups Johnny Hon, biotech companies are at the cutting edgeof medical research and can also offer big rewards for far-sighted investors

Greener Pastures

Vicky Xus new Global Group Lifestyle & Sports Club highlights her deep love and respect for horses

All The Rage

Marilyn Minter has been pushing boundaries both as an artist and an activist for decades. On the eve of her first solo exhibition inHong Kong, she talks to Oliver Giles about pornography, protests and an encounter with Ivanka Trump