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Fireworks
Extravaganza
Welcomes
2008
The dazzling pyrotechnic D&G Boutique
fireworks display that
heralded the arrival of
Launch
2008 made Two ifc a global Hong Kong joined New York,
media icon as images London, Milan and Barcelona
flashed across the world’s as D&G opened their third
news networks. mono brand boutique at
ifc mall in December.
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Fashion!
Style! Bonita Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Zing and Shirley Harilela (from left to right)
Elegance!
ifc mall was the place to be Lane Crawford Jennifer Woo, President of Lane
Crawford and acclaimed actress
Maggie Cheung introduced the
exhibition and gave her experiences
as the leading international
fashion houses launched TrANSITIONs Maggie Cheung unveiled a ground-
breaking showcase of portraits
about working on the campaign
and shared thoughts on her own
their Spring/Summer 2008 of Chinese personalities as they personal sense of style.
collections with a series of celebrated the launch of the Lane
store openings, exclusive Crawford Spring/Summer 2008 The event concluded with an
fashion shows, cocktail parties season in March. exclusive cocktail reception where
and celebrity studded events invited guests included designers
in February and March. The TrANSITIONs exhibition featured Alan Chan and Dennis Chan, singers
work from renowned photographers Prudence Liew, Vincy Chan and
Take a trip down the catwalk Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Nikki Chow and makeup artist Zing.
and see what’s hot this season Matadin and aimed to celebrate the
with our rundown of events, transforming power of fashion and
fashions and accessories. individual expressions of style.
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BALLY
Bally unveiled its Spring/Summer
2008 collection at ifc mall when a
selection of ready-to-wear, shoes
and bags were modeled to invited
guests at an exclusive in-store event.
Lynn Xiong
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Pal Zileri
Pal Zileri, luxury Italian menswear
brand, opened the doors to its
new flagship store at ifc mall
with the presentation of its new
Spring/Summer 2008 collection.
International Media and Press Relations Director of Pal Zileri Lorenzo Della Croce,
Moses Chan and Global Marketing Director of Pal Zileri Manuela Miola (from left to right)
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D&G
Agnès b.
VALENTINO
Loro Piana
ETRO
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SHEER BREEZE
Tissue-thin fabrics are
this season’s answer to
layering.
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BRIGHT
IDEAS
It might be safer to wear navy or black,
but now is the time to perk up that
palette with flashes of bold colour.
Guess Jeans
KENZO
roberto cavalli BURBERRY
Juicy Couture
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VERSACE
KEEP IT LIGHT Make it easy and light for Spring. Little effort is needed
when muted grey or faded pastels are paired with white.
Ermenegildo Zegna
LANVIN
Bally
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Bags of Style
Luxurious leathers and exotic exteriors
combined with detailing to die for
make the ultimate tote for around town.
valentino
BURBERRY
Anya Hindmarch
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PRADA
Salvatore Ferragamo
KWANPEN
LOEWE
BURBERRY
VERSACE
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ifc DINING
Mandarin Orange Sherbet Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry Cake White and Black Sesame Cheese Cake
(mixed with Japanese Saga Mandarin Orange 日本產佐賀蜜柑) (made with French chocolate and Japanese strawberry) (mixed with Japanese Kinu Tofu 日本產絹豆腐)
MY SWEET
sumptuous selection of detail must be perfect, right down to the
dessert items offered to seasonal leaves imported from Japan that adorn
patrons of Inagiku. each creation.
There are few better ways to With over 7 years of The drive for healthy eating has required a few
spend time than relaxing in experience she is well changes here and there to reduce sugar levels
placed to offer some and the most popular request from diners is her
comfort and indulging in your insights on what makes
a dessert deliciously
cheesecake. Rachel receives many compliments
that the smooth and fresh cake base is impossible
Rachel Ngai, Pastry Chef
favourite desserts while you different. to find anywhere else in Hong Kong.
catch up with friends or family. A typical working day begins just before noon when For a real treat, Rachel recommends the wagashi
the final touches are added to the items that will be even though it is one of the most challenging
We took time out at two of served up during lunchtime. As soon as the mid-day items that she has to produce in the kitchen. The
rush has subsided Rachel begins preparing items mochi, azuki bean paste and fruit varieties are a
ifc mall’s restaurants to see for dinner, with the ocassional need to rustle up a well established part of the Japanese tea cermony
birthday cake or special recipe to meet a customer and a perfect way to spend some time with
just what is required to satisfy request. Once tomorrow’s menus are prepared it is friends.
usually well past midnight before she can hang up
Hong Kong’s sweet tooth. her pastry hat and head home.
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ISOLA
Executive Chef Gianni Caprioli is well menu where his chocolate of choice
known for his typically Italian menus is award winning Amedei Black from
and has a reputation that keeps the renowned Amedei chocolatier in
guests coming back time after time. A Tuscany, Italy.
combination of comfortable simplicity
and a focus on flavour is always his top There can be no better escape from
priority as is a belief that dishes should reality than to enjoy breathtaking views
be made with as little preparation as of Victoria Harbour on the outdoor
possible so as to preserve the inherent terrace and indulge in the harmony
tastes and textures. of flavours which can be found in his
AMEDEI BLACK chocolate hot pudding
Gianni Caprioli
Executive Chef The basic ingredients make the dish or the silkily divine mousse.
and over the last four years Gianni has
built up a network of contacts and The next time you feel like pampering
importers that allows him to select the your palate with decadently smooth
best seasonal produce available. This luxury you will find a sensation
is particularly evident from the dessert experience at ISOLA.
Mousse di cioccolato AMEDEI BLACK Tiramisu Lavazza Timballo caldo di cioccolato AMEDEI BLACK e gelato Mocka
con salsa al rum e panna Tiramisu Lavazza AMEDEI BLACK chocolate hot pudding with mocha ice cream
AMEDEI BLACK chocolate mousse,
cocoa and rum sauce and whipped cream
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Flannel Flowers, located in the heart of flowers to work with. Blooms are imported
ifc mall, knows just what a difference the from Japan, Holland, New Zealand and
sight and smell of fresh cut flowers can have Ecuador with roses, peonies and hydrangeas
on a person’s mood. being perennially popular choices. The staff
will assist you in choosing a combination
Driven by the creative inspiration of Masami of colour, size and fragrance that meets
Kuroda and named after the Australian the increasingly sophisticated demands of
wildflower of the same name, the brand was today’s customers, where the quality of a
established 11 years ago. A talented bunch bouquet is no longer measured by its size or
of florists now offers customers the chance expense.
to deliver a message to a loved one straight
from the heart with a bespoke bouquet or an The designers also get to exercise their own
artistic arrangement. individual talents with special arrangements
that can be bought ready-to-go and are
Depending on the season, the talented perfect for bringing a splash of colour to
team typically have a ‘palette’ of around 200 your office or home.
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