QUINTESSENTIALLY ASIA - Autumn 2013

In this issue

The 8th edition of Quintessentially Asia magazine has VOYAGE as its theme. This is the magazine\'s second anniversary issue and in the two years since Quintessentially Asia was launched it has travelled a long way, both literally and metaphorically. Copies have been seen in Beijing, Shanghai, Budapest, Lake Como, Ulan-Bator, Venice, the Scottish Highlands and the back of a car parked on the Champs Elysee. And we have sent the magazine to the outer reaches of the galaxy and back as we imagined ways in which it could be made more surprising and insightful. Our experience has taught us that to “Voyage” is an act of integration not separation. Thus this edition is not a travel magazine but an exploration of the voyage we take each time our synapses pop. In The Great Revival we chart Karl Lagerfeld’s journey at the helm of Chanel, in The Art of Travel we trek through the mind of Japanese artist Shinji Ogawa and his beguiling recreations of places he has never been to (or has he?) while in My Fair Lady and Religious Indulgence we are given a tour of fashion that challenges our sense of style and beauty. In each of these stories the magazine has travelled beyond Hong Kong but its heart has always been in the same place. As the 18th century Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rosseau said on his travels between Paris and London, “The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” This magazine is a means of travelling between Rousseau’s two worlds, without being marooned in either one. So enjoy, and send us a post card from wherever you think are.

QUINTESSENTIALLY ASIA Magazine Description:

The most exclusive and insightful luxury magazine in Asia, Quintessentially offers the first and last word on fashion, travel, art, culture, lifestyle and glamour. The magazine is famous for its stunning fashion photography and gorgeous layouts. From its facilities in Hong Kong and Shanghai, the China based Quintessentially Asia magazine consistently publishes groundbreaking stories on the world's most fascinating and fastest-growing region. Our fashion stories are sourced from deep within the ateliers of Paris, Milan, London and New York, while our arts and culture coverage is derived from the magazine's extensive contacts with artists and curators. Quintessentially Asia's sister business, Quintessentially Lifestyle, the globally renowned concierge service, gives the magazine access to the most exclusive travel and lifestyle experiences, ensuring that no other publication offers better or more intimate coverage of glamour and elegance. Quintessentially is published by deluxewords, a unique media company that delivers world-class magazines, produces exceptional books and provides consultancy services to leading global brands with an interest in Asia.