Autumn/Winter 2015-16
Gucci’s Autumn/Winter collection for 2015-16 – Ready-To-Wear – celebrates untimely details and quintessential interferences. The show was in the details – the loafers, the bags, the floral prints – and going back to that original idea of Gucci luxury and heritage pieces.
Everything about this collection was soft, youthful and had a sense of freedom. There was also a distinct aristo-Englishness to it, something a little eccentric and ambiguous.
Under the new direction of creative director Alessandro Michele, a youthful and free-spirited Gucci collection has rolled into the colder seasons of the year. Loafers with a gamine charm and fully fur-covered shoes are seen on the runway, which displays Gucci’s funky interpretations of the fur shoes for fall 2015.
For the 3rd year in a row, Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready To Wear (RTW) presented an exciting mix of designers where more than 80 of the talented showcased their never-seen-before ‘”Runway Collection”. Founder of KL Fashion Week Andrew Tan was proud to acknowledge that this event has grown from strength to strength while receiving very good response from both local and international levels. This is highly anticipated 5-day-event was made possible with the support of sponsors including Tourism Malaysia, Air Asia, BSN, HUAWEI and many others.
by CHT
Interior designer house Splendid Interior Décor’s distinctive signature is found in many luxurious apartments in Penang. Ranging from the elegant and minimalistic to the richly decorated and unusual are some of the styles that were conceived through its creativity and experience. Splendid’s latest penthouse project definitely provides an insight to its creativity when it comes to finding the perfect blend where East meets West.
Anyone visiting this penthouse will have the first impression of …’it’s going to be another Chinese design’ before knocking on the old yet solid pair of Chinese doors. Upon entering, one will definitely be convinced that the feeling of it will be a typical Chinese designed penthouse when greeted by a pair of Ming style chairs. However the confidence will be distracted with an unexpected but impressive vertical greenery along the hallway dividing the entrance and the dining areas where it is guarded by a red terracotta soldier.
The 19th century Chinese intricately gold gilded wood carving Chinese antique bed is an amazing piece and adding to its beauty is the owner’s antique Oriental musical collection within. Not only the living area is perfect but surprisingly this penthouse has a kitchen that fits a Master Chef where class and brands are not compromised. A magnificent place for fine dining especially with a streams of sunlight and the breeze that sweeps through the rooms.
Another very interesting sight is the unique island-shaped table in the dry kitchen. Meanwhile, the simple yet fashionable blue tiled top in the balcony can easily captivate the attention of guests. It is not an overstatement that guests could be invited to dinner for a week and be seated on different tables!
In short, this penthouse has a luxurious taste of both East and West.
For further information, email splendidinteriordecor@gmail.com
Images courtesy of MAISON&OBJET
MAISON&OBJET is the major event for professionals working in the art of living in all its rich and varied expressions.
For 20 years this large lifestyle platform, at the crossroads of business and creativity, provides solutions that meet the needs of visitors from around the world. It is also the key meeting place for professionals in the art of living which brings together a 360° offer that is in line with the diverse needs of global markets.
The lifestyle show also brings together a 360°product offering such as decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, the world of children, tableware… The styles coexist in a multifaceted way, throughout the inventive show design which enlivens the spaces. This extraordinary diversity is in line with the varied expectations of global markets. With each session, the great lifestyle platform, at the intersection of business and creativity, reveals solutions to visitors from around the world in search of uniqueness.
It is the multi-multicultural crossroads of contemporary living. Places for meetings and exchanges, our shows welcome exhibitors and visitors from around the world and showcase a high-quality international offer. They provide a comprehensive overview of the excellence and innovation that help to share the best of creativity. It is continuing on with its successful international dynamic and opening up to new horizons. The MAISON&OBJET philosophy and exceptional expertise are now being exported through the creation of two international shows, which should increase opportunities near markets with high growth potential: MAISON&OBJET ASIA and MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS, two annual meetings promising good growth.
It decodes emerging signs of creativity, its Observatoire de la Maison identifies compelling, new innovative ideas. Each year, the show celebrates the Designers of the Year and Talents à la Carte. An inspired talent detector, it picks out emerging talents and celebrates the values of style. Through its lecture series on major themes explored by international experts, MAISON&OBJET provides a source of exclusive and forward-looking information to help understand and foresee market trends.
Choosing a place to dine in comfort, whether for leisure or business, can sometimes be a hassle but for Senior Agency Manager Chan Chee Hin, his place of choice is obvious. He loves the bold exciting flavours coupled with excellent service at Maple Palace restaurant and would not hesitate to go back to the restaurant for any dinner events be it a family dinner or a business dinner.
“I am usually here with my colleagues because of the quality of food, service and easy parking and they have a very pleasant environment that makes it easy for us to talk about business or leisure,” he said. One of his favourite dishes at the restaurant is their simple yet flavourful steamed fish in soy sauce. “It may be a simple dish but it is delicious and full of flavours due to their quality and fresh ingredients used in preparing it,” he added.
Chan is not the only person to find Maple Palace the perfect place for a satisfying and delicious meal as Datin Seri Joanna Lim also constantly dines there. The socialite especially likes the desserts served there, particularly the sesame glutinous rice balls and chilled mango sago with pomelo.
“I love going there for my meals because of their wonderful ambiance and very efficient service,” she said. She also highly recommends the restaurant’s signature dish, an aromatic fish steamboat with soup so flavourful, it is delicious on its own. She commended the restaurant for its wide array of delicious food while pointing out that all the food prepared does not contain MSG.
Maple Palace has ample parking space for patrons and it has a seating capacity of 320 persons so it is also the perfect venue for society weddings, milestone celebrations as well as regular family gatherings.
Dato’ Wira Louis Ng, who is another regular customer at Maple Palace, could never get enough of the restaurant’s traditional crispy Peking duck which is one of the best he’s ever eaten. “I often order their steamed pumpkin with assorted seafood casserole and their Mini Buddha Jump Over The Wall too as these two dishes are my favourites,” he said.
He thinks the restaurant provides not only good service but affordably priced food in a pleasant environment.
“This is a great restaurant for dinners,” he said.
For more information or to make reservations,
please call +604 227 9690 / +604 227 4542
or visit http://www.maplepalace.com.
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in collaboration with National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia organized for the first time ‘Art Talk @ MATRADE’ with the theme Malaysian Art Going Global. The Art Talk is aimed to increase the awareness on the development of art sector in Malaysia as well as the potentials to elevate the sector to global market. It also serves as an excellent platform for participants to listen to the experiences by prominent galleries and artists which have been promoting Malaysian arts in the international market. MATRADE CEO Dato Dzukifli Mahmud gave the welcoming speech and Chairman of NVAG Dato Mahadzir Lokman officiated the event. Among the three invited speakers were Professor Jailani Abu Hassan, Mohammad Nazli and Ch’ng Huck Theng. About 150 guests from the art related industries attended and there was a showcase of artworks from Galeri Segaris, Galeri Chandan and sculptor Ch’ng Huck Theng.
In conjunction with its 62nd Anniversary Celebration, the oldest registered art society in Malaysia – Penang Art Society – played host for the first time in organizing the International Women Artists Exhibition where 93 female artists from 11 different countries participated. While the majority were Malaysians, the rest came from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Nepal, Australia, Pakistan, Iran, Finland and Germany. Guest of Honour was the Chief Minister of Penang, Mr Lim Guan Eng, accompanied by President of Penang Art Society Ch’ng Huck Theng, Organizing Chairperson Cheong Mei Fong, Teh Ee Ming and Haryany Mohamad from the Penang State Museum and Art Gallery.
More than 150 friends, artists and art lovers attended the opening ceremony. During the ceremony, Ch’ng presented his painting entitled ‘PEACE’ to the Chief Minister.
Images courtesy of Jamala Wild Life Lodge & http://www.theluxtraveller.com
Waking up to the roar of the lions, bathe while a bear gazes on the opposite site of your window or seeing the sharks swim by near your dining table, and you are fully surrounded by the world’s most dangerous animals. For animal-loves who seek to have an intimate experience with the wildlife, the Jamala Wildlife Lodge is where a world of adventure, excitement and luxury awaits…
The Jamala Wildlife Lodge located within the National Zoo & Aquarium, is Canberra’s first all-inclusive luxury resort. The lodge is split into three accommodation precincts, where guests get a chance to relax in 5-star African inspired accommodation hubs, each with its own unique wildlife experience. Specially designed to integrate with the exhibits, the lodge aims to raise animal awareness and to give guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse in the wildlife world in an opulent and fairly unique surroundings. What makes Jamala an interesting lodge is not just about living with the animals but it is the story behind the lodge. ‘Jamala’ is named after the owner’s beloved king cheetah that died due to renal failure, and that explains the existence of the lodge as the owner’s efforts to support the conservation of endangered species.
JUNGLE BUNGALOWS
At night, you hear the deep roar of the lions, joined by ghostly scream of the cheetahs and bears, with their eyes fixed on you next to your bed. When you finally drift into relaxing sleep, if they started to howl, don’t expect a good night’s sleep. Once they are close enough to you, you can almost feel the vibrations in your ribcage! Day or night, you are going to experience the fear in the heart, as the room is separated by only a millimeter-thin glass from a few fierce friends.
USHAKA LODGE
Have you ever wondered if sharks and human can actually be friends? Yes, only in uShaka Lodge, you get to experience hand feeding these majestic creatures under the guidance of shark experts. This magnificent lodge, boasting of two bedrooms, is located within an aquarium building with a private access to the shark tank. Surrounded by Colobus monkeys outside the room, the lodge also has its own lounge, an infinity pool, spa and a terrace to watch the monkeys. With a truly African lodge theme, every part of the room is embellished with Africa’s artworks, fine carvings and artefacts, bringing a small slice of Africa into Canberra.
GIRAFFE TREEHOUSES
Nothing could beat the Giraffe Treehouses, where you can interact with the giraffes without leaving your room. The Treehouses overlook a petting zoo full of alpacas and also the resident giraffe, “Hummer”. This gentle and shy creature might even greet you at the balcony. So remember to reward your friendly neighbour with some treats when he visits you in the enclosure. 
DINING
Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the terrace accompanied by white lions, hyenas and/or snow leopards, before sitting down to enjoy a three-course African inspired gourmet cuisine made from fresh ingredients. Dinner will be served in the Rainforest Cave or in uShaka lodge, and you will be flabbergasted with its unique wildlife sanctuary.
ZOOVENTURE
The animal kingdom is full of wonder and amazement. Join in the all-inclusive overnight packages that includes with two private tours, and you will have the opportunity to take part in two distinct experiences: the early morning expedition and afternoon tour. A light breakfast is available in the Rainforest Cave between 7am and 8.15am prior to the tour. The morning tour provides you with a glimpse behind scenes where you can discover the creatures at their best; watch them in action and learn about the workings of the zoo. If you are looking for interesting animal facts, explore the zoo together with the expert keepers in the afternoon of a fascinating insight.
Born in 1975, Bulgari Roma has sailed through four decades with its key values: contemporaneousness and modernity. The new models presented this year – the commemorative edition Bulgari Roma Finissimo, Bulgari Roma Tourbillon Finissimo, Bulgari Bulgari Solotempo, and Bulgari Roma Tubogas – are celebrating the 40th anniversary of a legend which incarnates a large piece of watchmaking history.
Bulgari Roma is designed as a very limited series for the great jewellery House founded in Rome in 1884 by Sotirio Boulgaris and as a gift for his hundred best clients, as well as in tribute to the beauty and influence of Rome.
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