Digital cover: Ansonbean x Rimowa
From UK student to King Maker to multitalented artist, Ansonbean is Hong Kong’s newest entertainment sensation. He tells us how it all started and why he can’t stop moving.
France is home to the world’s best photographers – according to Douglas So, founder of Hong Kong’s F11 Foto Museum
The nostalgic owner of the city’s largest collection of Leica cameras says social media has made it both easier, and harder, for today’s photographers to stand out from the crowd.
Why long-haul flights are the best time to disconnect for celebrity architect Dara Huang, founder of Design Haus Liberty
Known for working with household brands including LVMH, Harrods, Cartier and Four Seasons, Design Haus Liberty founder Dara Huang talks inspiration, work-life balance and travelling back in time.
When racing driver Tung Ho-pin won 24 Hours of Le Mans, every thousandth of a second mattered
Dutch-Chinese racing driver Tung Ho-pin has competed for Jackie Chan DC Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship since 2017, winning the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans the same year, and finishing second in 2019.
Review / Is the new Soho Warehouse in downtown Los Angeles worth the trek?
With its cosy and gorgeous interior, Soho Warehouse is a comfortable, homelike place to relax and socialise, but will millennials make the trip to its virtually deserted area of downtown?
How Netflix’s Chef’s Table star Jeong Kwan put temple food on the map in Korea – and where to taste the best
South Korea’s answer to culinary tourism, temple food, is made from home-made, meatless ingredients and locally-sourced vegetables, and is used to practise Buddhism.
From The Lion King to Foo Fighters: Tina Guo proves a cello is all she needs to be a rock star
She may not master the guitar or even sing, but Tina Guo’s classical music skills have earned her places next to famous rock and heavy metal bands, and made her a social media star.
Beyond Instagram ‘likes’ – tips on how to collect photographs as a serious arts investment
With a strong market for top artists like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams, the demand for photographs in Asia is rising, so have a strategy in place for first-time purchases that are meant to boost your investment portfolio.
Review / Amanoi, Aman’s luxury resort in Vietnam – where there is no shortage of adventures
Peaceful residence in the Vinh Hy Bay hills is just right for couples or families who want to keep adventurous activities an option.
Why ‘the next Spielberg’ – the UK’s youngest film director, Elliott Hasler – is screening his films at Soneva Jani in the Maldives
He’s just 18, but UK film director Elliott Hasler could be the next Steven Spielberg. Meet him and learn from him at the Soneva Jani luxury resort in the Maldives.
Why Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong’s East-meets-West paintings still sell for millions
French-trained artist inspired by Picasso and Cézanne, who died in 2010 aged 90, was known for his landscapes that fuse deft Chinese strokes with Western form and colour.
How would you like One Wall Street as a home address? New York’s art deco skyscraper gets a luxury makeover
Refurbished 56-storey, art deco 1931 building – once home to an investment bank – is tipped to open with 566 condominiums and 174,000 feet of retail space next year.
Today I learned why handcrafted luxury bags are outrageously expensive
At Maison D’Auchel in Central, each handbag is customised – from the timeless French design to the leather and thread – and is 100 per cent handmade by a skilled craftsman.
Bowie and Lady Gaga: celebrity photographer Markus Klinko is exhibiting in Hong Kong
‘2000s: Bowie and Beyond’ is at Alisan Fine Arts gallery and the Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s MO Bar.
Shoot a meteor shower in Chile: how astrotourism has put stargazing on the travel map
Millennials are getting hooked on the photo opps that go with astronomy tourism, with destinations like New Zealand, Hawaii and the Canary Islands on the uptick.
Why jewellery designer Nghi Nguyen believes we’re ready for a new visual language
Creator of other-worldly pieces for stars such as Lenny Kravitz and Utada Hikaru sees self-expression as a liberating act.
Why Nicholas Clayton, Capella Asia CEO, puts ‘life priorities’ first
Despite his demanding schedule, the boss of the luxury brand is determined to enjoy a full life focused on health, relationships and career.
Award-winning musician Chu Wan-pin makes time for connecting with people
Hong Kong-born Chu Wan-pin believes that face-to-face meetings has played a major role in his successful musical career.
Why young collectors are falling under the spell of China’s age-old jade love affair
History of mineral used in ornaments, jewellery and tools once reserved only for emperors revealed in book by Hong Kong jade enthusiast Michael Liu.