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2015-09-30
Xavier Dolan @ New Face of Louis Vuitton FW2015 Male Ad Campaign
Louis Vuitton has chosen actor and director Xavier
Dolan as the new male face of Louis Vuitton’s new advertising campaign. A true visionary and both deeply committed, Xavier
Dolan also shares his sense of courage with the Louis Vuitton Man, as well as a
strong feel for design and style. “I’ve fondly dreamed of becoming the face of an
important brand since I was a child, in the same way that others dream of
becoming an astronaut. By this, I mean dreams that are very easily pushed aside
to make way for work. I dreamed of this as I first and foremost dreamed of
becoming an actor and would look up at these huge posters of celebrities while
driving along motorways or crossing under bridges. That I am today the face of
Louis Vuitton almost seems like a twist of fate. You dream back to front,
wanting the rewards before putting the work in. And then you work, get on with
life and just sometimes these childhood dreams have a way of catching up with
you. This is a true privilege for which I am eternally grateful”, says Xavier
Dolan. The new campaign shot by Alasdair McLellan celebrates
Ombré, Louis Vuitton’s newest line of leather goods, featuring two iconic bags
– the Keepall and the Porte-Documents Voyage Bandoulière. Since he first stepped on the scene at only 20 years
old with his debut feature film J’ai tué ma mère, Xavier Dolan has been
referred to as “Quebec cinema’s boy wonder”. His fifth feature film, Mommy
(2014) won the Jury Prize at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. At only 26 years
old, he was selected to be on 2015 Cannes Film Festival jury presided under the
Cohen brothers, becoming the youngest member ever. 2016 will see Xavier Dolan
release his sixth film Juste la fin du monde, an adaptation of Jean-Luc
Lagarce’s eponymous play, starring Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux, Vincent
Cassel, Gaspard Ulliel and Nathalie Baye. 2016 will also mark the release of
his first English-language film, The Death and Life and John F. Donovan ,
alongside Jessica Chastain, Kit Harington, Kathy Bates and
Susan Sarandon.
GOLDEN FLOWER Wynn Macau Chinese Fine Dining Back In Action
The Michelin two-star Golden Flower in Wynn
Macau celebrates the life of Cantonese Qing dynasty official Tan Zongjun, offering
you a rare chance to experience authentic Tan cuisine, an exclusive tradition presenting
the flavours of China’s interior: Tan, Lu (Shandong), and Sichuan. mylifestylenews embarks on a journey of
cuisine that aims to impress with delicate flavours.
The delicacies of Tan are rooted in the passion of a historic Cantonese official who made it his personal quest to blend the finest of northern and southern cuisines. Tan Zongjun inspired several generations of chefs to uphold the traditions of Tan Cuisine, including Golden Flower’s very own Master Chef Liu Guo Zhu, who worked for more than a decade in the same kitchen as a chef from the original Tan household. Master Liu, who heads Golden Flower and oversees Wynn Macau’s entire Chinese kitchen operations, was discovered during Wynn Macau’s exhaustive two-year search for China’s best Mainland Chinese chefs. His four decades of work experience include more than twenty years at the legendary Beijing Hotel (where he cooked for Her Royal Highness the Queen of England, US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and Chinese leader Deng Xiao Ping); Executive Chef at the Beijing Grand Hotel; and Chief Instructor at the Chinese Culinary Institute of Hong Kong.
Set in an opulent and exclusive dining room, this restaurant is the proud recipient of two Michelin stars and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Restaurant, and to ensure you have a truly memorable dining experience, the interior design is absolutely stunning. Hundreds of tea pots are used as the ceiling lights as well as many of the old and new tea pots and porcelain vases collections from around the world are display on the wall when you enter Golden Flower restaurant. A live tea pot museum is around you, not too busy dizzy just yet we hope but you must spend time to appreciate the owner’s unique yet delicate collection.
Enters to the main dining room, the busy yet organized art deco inspired chairs and couches with Chinese elements attached create an almost full-house impact together with the Feng Shui mini “wishing tree” center-staged the restaurant with harmony. The venue reflects elements inspired by the home of British tycoon Frederick Leyland known as the “Peacock Room”, on permanent display at Washington D.C.’s Freef Gallery of Art. Other extravagant touches include a red-and-white cloisonné mosaic floor from Ravenna, Italy and Mariano Fortuny light fixtures that borrow the aesthetic of Chinese silk lanterns.
Complimenting the opulent interior is tableware by award-winning designer Alan Chan and staff uniforms by Rene Ozorio, the creative director of Jim Thompson, the Bangkok-based silk design house. Another unique touch is the in-house tea sommelier to present a wide selection of premium teas from China’s best known tea regions.
A set menu has been arranged to showcase the quality of ingredients and some signature dishes, which starts off with a plate of assorted cold appetizers: Sweet and sour cabbage with chili vinaigrette; tossed jellyfish head with vinegar and garlic; pork hock terrine; and spicy roasted yellow croaker (a type of fish). The cabbage was a great combination of flavours with the chili vinaigrette creating that punch of flavor which we very much enjoyed. The jellyfish was poignant for the vinegar and garlic and was a perfect foil for the first tasting. The terrine was a delicate gamey flavor encased in aspic and after the first two morsels, it reset the palate with a refined taste. Lastly, the spicy fish was delicious, with a juicy tenderness that was very much appreciated by all.
Next were two soups, both using chicken stock as a base. The fresh clam and jasmine chicken soup was very delicate in flavor with the underlying chicken stock being punctuated by the jasmine and the clams added some texture without overpowering the other flavours, an award winning Chinese version of consommé of sort.
The Stewed fish maw with crab in supreme chicken soup was equally delicate, with the fish maw and crab claw adding some depth of texture and yet the main focus on the supreme chicken soup which we enjoyed immensely.
The next dish was a quintessential Chinese signature dish for any Chinese reputable restaurant, so the braised seas cucumber with Shandong leeks was presented beautifully with a glistening coating of special sauce with the leeks to offset the richness of the sea cucumber texture. It may not be a dish to everyone’s taste, but quite enjoyable nonetheless.
The sizzling beef slice brought us back to very familiar territory and this was perfect in every way, with juicy tender meat packed with flavor and to be enjoyed in a sesame puff. Another signature dish that resonated well with us, as this familiar dish was superb in execution by the kitchen.
The seasonal vegetables that followed were well received with just the right level of cooking, so the vegetables were overly cooked and we enjoyed the crunchy texture and flavours.
Throughout the meal, each course was matched with a tea by the restaurants in-house tea sommelier, so it was an interesting journey to enjoy Chinese high end teas that we felt did compliment each course and thus, we were able to continue to focus on the flavor of the food without finding food being overshadowed by a wine as in the Western practice. So a rather expansive meal that ended with some delectable Imperial Petits Fours and our journey of Chinese cuisine came to an end for the evening.
The staff were faultless in their service and attentiveness and we could see that every table was given the same attention and care. As this food cannot be taken casually, as every step needs to be explained and savoured. A wonderful evening that we will not forget, with the addition of a sumptuous décor that caught our attention from beginning to end and you cannot help but marvel at the beautifully chosen ceramics that adorn the entrance and other areas of the restaurant. Golden Flower at Wynn Macau, the Chinese fine dining is backed in action.
Tried & Tested:
Location: 4.5/5
Design & Decor: 4.5/5
Food & Beverage: 4.5/5
Service: 4.5/5
Value For Money: 4.5/5
Highlights:
Interior Design
Rare & Delicate Tan Cuisine
Rua Cidade de Sintra,
Nape, Macau
Tel:+853 8986 3663
ELIE SAAB x Safilo Eyewear
Safilo announces the launch of the very first ELIE SAAB eyewear collection. The licensing agreement has been
signed today and will run until 2025. The first collection will be available
worldwide starting from January 2017 in a selected network of exclusive eyewear
specialists and in ELIE SAAB boutiques worldwide. The ELIE SAAB eyewear collection
will celebrate the philosophy of its creators, with sophisticated designs and
the finest craftsmanship, showcasing intricate details, precious materials and
a lightness that is characteristic of the house. The collections will be
crafted in Italy and Japan, using the most refined and qualitative techniques. Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo comments: “We are
delighted to work with Mr. Elie Saab and proud of his trust in us. This
long-term partnership offers a unique opportunity to create, craft and
distribute worldwide exquisite eyewear that represents infinite creative
inspiration, timeless elegance and preciousness. With this new brand, we
enhance our portfolio and open new opportunities for Safilo to play in the Atelier segment, as outlined by our 2020
Strategic Plan.” Elie Saab adds: “Creating an
eyewear collection is a logical evolution that follows the development of our
accessories line. In Safilo, I have found a partner of trust able to operate at
the highest levels of sophistication, envisioning and then bringing to life my
creative vision in wondrous frames of outstanding quality, with the finest
materials and details.”
Alexander Wang x 10th Anniversary x 10-Year Capsule Collection
Alexander Wang celebrates its 10th anniversary and teamed up with Joyce Group with a crowd-sourced 10-year capsule collection comprised of 10 re-issued pieces from runway collections of the past decade.
The 10-year capsule collection features model Anna Ewers, photographed by Gregory Harris. The part 1 of this capsule collection is avilable exclusively at Alexander Wang stores and www.alexanderwang.com
2015-09-29
M Missoni @ FW2015/16 Ad Campaign
M Missoni FW2015/16 Ad Campaign find inspiration in the collection’s mood: “the techno-girl from shangai”: it looks to a far-off world girl, living in china, but close in
time, in a contemporary universe, who is very much into the metallic glints, the intrigues and enchantment that city sparks.
Behind the lens, fashion photographer Mel Bles, working with the Australian model Astrid Holler, gave life to an hyper-real and hyper-contemporary idea of woman, having as backdrop for the M Missoni collection a dichotomist location, with a synthetic and technologic nature, capturing the textures, kaleidoscopic colors and patterns of the whole collection. Art direction is by Jasmine Raznahan, styling by Vanessa Reid. The images are accompanied by a video based on the concept of digitalized and distorted speed, “techno” indeed, and on the over lapping of graphics and surreal images, where sounds and colors are matching together to make the whole collection shine
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