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.
Hong Kong photographer Eddy Li’s book focuses on changing times for old Silk Road nations
Entrepreneur’s 800 photos in ‘Belt and Road’, published with ‘National Geographic’ magazine, shed light on everyday life and views in 30 nations.
Want to breakfast with elephants and take a horseback safari with Jodie Kidd?
Guests at the reopened luxurious Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, in Botswana, can accompany celebrity on six-day safari in September.
Antoine D’Agata’s ‘Contamination’ exhibition in Hong Kong reflects French photographer’s subversive side
‘Contamination’ reflects the raw, intense and often gripping moods and emotions that come with figures of the ‘underworld’.
Feng shui meets fashion in Thierry Chow’s contemporary approach to design
Thierry Chow is on a mission to modernise the world of feng shui.
One belt, one road initiative creates fresh opportunities for Asians investing in Africa
Confidence in the continent is high, with investment focused heavily on transport infrastructure and energy.