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TOD’S Timeless Icon Celebrates The D. D. Bag

Tod’s announced its sponsorship of Timeless Icon, a new photographic book charting the extraordinary life of Diana, Princess of Wales and held a cocktail event at Pacific Place Mall to celebrate Tod’s SS2013 D.D. Bag.

Timeless Icon has been conceived by Florentine publishing house Electa, with the editorial direction of Carlo Mazzoni and will celebrate Lady Diana, her humanity and unique personal style. Tod’s values are all to do with elegance and timeless good taste, and because of this it seemed appropriate to endorse this visual commemoration of an icon who can so effortlessly epitomizing those qualities. Exhibition ends 19th May 2013.

The original D Bag was introduced in the ‘90s as part of the first ever Tod’s bag collection. The new range was a classic, chic reflection of the quality and design of Tod’s shoes. From the first, the D Bag proved popular, particularly with Tod’s celebrity clientele - Princess Diana, Catherine Middleton, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi, Cindy Crawford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Julianne Moore, Jessica Alba, Hilary Clinton, Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett,  Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Diane Kruger and Naomi Watts are among the many prominent women who have owned one. The D.D. Bag plays up the lines of construction of the bags. Key features are the signature central-stitched seam and rolled handles, with an "almond-shaped" handle-end, all with hand-painted raw-leather edging. On these, the top zip is adorned with a graceful long leather loop that adds a touch of convenience. The bag is offered in various and versatile sizes, and has an adjustable shoulder strap.

Among the fine materials used for the D.D. Bag models are the most precious and refined leathers, including an even more luxurious note with three variations on the exclusive python leathers. The wide colour palette ranges from spice and earth tones, to neutrals and new vivid festive summer colours. The production techniques used to create the D.D. Bag are similar to those used by ancient saddle makers. Extreme skill and attention to detail is required for the cutting of the leather and the sewing and finishing of each style, as it is meticulously pieced together.

Shanghai Tang @ Imperial Collection

Shanghai Tang launched of its latest capsule collection <the Imperial Collection> a stunning eveningwear range continue to stand as an integral part of each seasonal collection. The Imperial Collection features luxurious, ready-to-wear pieces that exude evening glamour as envisioned through Shanghai Tang’s signature contemporary Chinese aesthetics, while incorporating the use of sumptuous fabrics and meticulous attention to detail. Each Imperial Collection piece is produced in very limited numbers worldwide.

Pairing luxurious fabrics and fine craftsmanship with a selection of Shanghai Tang’s much-loved styles that have come to define the brand over the years, the Imperial Collection is the essence of modern Chinese glamour. Contemporary qipaos are crafted in romantic, pleated lace or silk, with delicate detailing at the waist to accentuate the curves. Symbolising the heavens and eternal fortune, the traditional Chinese Cloud print is artistically reinvented, gracing a polished, sequined dress, top, and maxi dress for an effortless, yet captivating elegance. The unique print is also adapted onto an enchanting beaded clutch – a regal accent to any eveningwear ensemble. 

The sophisticated Shangri-La Python Satchel stands as one of the season’s must-have pieces. Available in red and taupe, the structured bag is made with exquisitely soft deerskin on the body and python skin on the flap, and features a twist lock and a tassel adorned with beautiful jadestones for a touch of understated luxury. The elegant design is as well translated into the Shangri-La Python Cuff that pairs perfectly with a wide range of looks from polished and refined to daily chic. 

A. Lange & Söhne @ GRAND LANGE 1

A. Lange & Söhne GRAND LANGE 1 with unique assets such as the off-centre dial configuration, the outsize date, the three-day movement, and the flawless craftsmanship of its manufacture calibre, the LANGE 1 triggered a fresh breeze in the realm of precision watchmaking when it was launched 18 years ago. Since then, it has been the face of A. Lange & Söhne. Featuring a more slender silhouette and a totally new manufacture calibre, the GRAND LANGE 1 became an icon in its own right last year. For this model, Lange’s developers succeeded in preserving the 72- hour power reserve of the LANGE 1, but this time with a single mainspring barrel. This decision reduced the vertical space occupied by the movement. The characteristic dial architecture of the LANGE 1 wasproportionally transposed to the larger model. With its white-gold case and black dial, the new model variation of the GRAND LANGE 1 projects a striking personality. Thanks to luminous hands and appliques in rhodiumed gold, the time and the power reserve are highly legible even in the dark. The charismatic elegance of the new LANGE 1 family member is underscored with a black crocodile strap and a Lange prong buckle in solid white gold. The manufacture calibre L095.1 features a classic screw balance, a balance spring developed and produced in-house, the brand-typical movement architecture with a three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver and lavishly hand-decorated movement components. It is endowed with all of the characteristics that have made timepieces by A. Lange & Söhne synonymous with the apex of Saxon watchmaking artistry among connoisseurs all over the world – and timeless classics for the wrist.

PCCW-HKT @ New ASUS PadFone™ Infinity (64GB)

PCCW-HKT appointed the exclusive mobile operator in Hong Kong to offer the brand new ASUS PadFone™ Infinity (64GB), the latest 4G LTE quad-core smartphone and tablet combo. Equipped with a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor that supports 4G LTE network with superfast download speed of up to 100Mbps, the 5.1” PadFone™ Infinity promptly activates the 10.1” PadFone™ pad station, which supports screen zooming and full HD1080p, when the handset is slided in.  Another attractive feature of PadFone™ Infinity is a built-in 13MP camera. Enjoy HK$0 handset price* (64GB retail price at HK$6,988) when they subscribe to PCCW-HKT’s “Ultimate Mobility” Handset Plan at a monthly rate of as low as HK$389. A single shared data plan can be used on both the handset and the pad station.  Customers may also receive a PadFone™ Infinity bumper case for the handset. Direct handset data transfer service are offered, Data Safe, free of charge at any PCCW-HKT shop or service center, in addition to participating in PCCW-HKT’s year-round free workshops, where specialists will show customers how to make full use of their smartphones and the hottest Apps.

Durian Tram @ Party in Hong Kong

Fans of Duran Duran do not get too excited, it is the Durian tram Party and you won't be meeting Duran Duran (we wish they were here). As the durian season is approaching, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Hong Kong Office) launched the “Durian Tram Party” recently. Starting from Whitty Street, the tram with unlimited durian serving during the trip, passes through Sheung Wan, Central, Wan Chai and stop at Causeway Bay. 

This time, 20 durians fans were invited from the facebook fan page of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Hong Kong Office) and EGL Tours sampling the season's favorite. “Durian Tram Party” together with “Deluxe Durian Tour” organized by EGL Tours was also officially launched on 9th May 2013. 

Malaysia offers a very high quality of durians. Some of the best durians in Malaysia come from the durian orchards in Penang.  Malaysia durians in Hong Kong are limited in supply thus the price is expensive. Joining the  “Durian Tour” to Malaysia, is one of the best way to taste the fresh and delicious durian.

Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Hong Kong Office) joins hands with EGL Tours to promote “4 days 3 nights’ Deluxe Durian Tour”. The tour includes visiting the heritage in Penang and Fort Cornwallis and enjoying durian buffets. Different types of Malaysian durians such as “Cat Mountain King”, “Red Pawn”, and other luxurious durians, offering an unforgettable experience to you.