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<p>We arrive at Joanne Zhou and Eric Fong’s new flat in Bel-Air on a bright morning that smells of fresh paint and possibility. Perched on a stool while a makeup artist dabs and blends, Zhou is already talking about the slogan that sits at the heart of everything she does: “Better for You, Better for the Planet.”</p>



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<p>It is not so much a marketing line as a personal thesis. And the woman delivering it, half-made-up and fully present, is the founder and CEO of in lieu, Asia’s first premium sustainable lifestyle water, which arrives on the shelves in neat aluminium cans. She is also living proof that a kid who once hated drinking water can grow up to make the rest of us fall in love with it.</p>



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<p>That distaste for tap water is one of Zhou’s strongest childhood memories. “We were a pretty typical family that boiled tap water at home and for some reason, whenever I drank it, I felt nauseous,” she recalls. “I always thought it had this strange medicinal taste.”</p>



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<p>Young Joanne gravitated towards mango juice, iced tea and all those little cartons with straws that taste like liquid childhood. But the sugar eventually caught up with her, inducing weight gain, teenage hormonal chaos, and the kind of bullying that leaves marks long after the words stop. Looking back, she sees the irony with perfect clarity. The girl who couldn’t stand water now owns a water company.</p>



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<p>Zhou’s mother was the architect of her values. A busy working woman who still found time to prepare home-cooked meals fresh from the market every day. She saved the water from washing rice to feed the plants and turned leftover watermelon rind and aloe vera into homemade face masks. “She never called it ‘wellness’ or ‘sustainability’,” reminisces Zhou fondly. “It was simply about taking care of yourself, your family, and not wasting what you have.”</p>


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<p>in lieu, founded in 2024 under the banner of HydroX Group Limited, is not Zhou’s first startup. Her ideas have always circled the same question: how do I make people’s lives slightly better? The deeper she went with her clever canned concept, the clearer it became that the traditional water industry was ripe for a gentle revolution.</p>



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<p>The first spark was personal. The family owns an artesian aquifer in China’s Dabie Mountains. The closest taste she could find on the market was Fiji Water, but the plastic bottles made her wince. Why couldn’t there be an Asian premium option packaged sustainably? That question became the brand.</p>



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<p>Clean water, insists Zhou, is shockingly rare even in a city like Hong Kong. While renovating their kitchen, the couple stared at old rusted pipes and suddenly felt the full weight of everything that happens to water before it reaches a glass. “The best water starts with a clean, protected natural source, as untouched by pollution as possible, naturally containing minerals and trace elements, and handled with the highest standards of safety and quality,” she declares. Because truly clean natural water is becoming precious, it carries a responsibility to protect the environments that produce it.</p>



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<p>While many people have stopped drinking water altogether, replacing it with convenience-store bottles of highly processed drinks is not a solution. The in lieu mission is to make water desirable again: good-tasting and good-feeling. She would love to hear more people say, with actual pride, “I drink only water.”</p>



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<p>Her simplest tip for the chronically dehydrated: make it a morning ritual. The moment you wake up, your body has been dry for hours. Start with two to four glasses of lukewarm water and pair the rest with breakfast.</p>



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<p>Zhou’s personal wellness routine is almost aggressively simple. Seven hours of sleep. Packed lunches and dinners during the week, with more creative meals on the weekend. Strength training, cardio, and breathwork when needed, and a stubbornly positive mindset. The office culture has shifted accordingly – less milk tea and the house rule that pantry snacks cannot be breakfast. Leadership, she believes, happens in the small habits you normalise every day.</p>


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<p>The toughest challenge in product development was discovering that less is harder than more. Most lines are designed to add things, not leave them out. “If the source is right, it shouldn’t require heavy engineering or unnecessary additives,” she says. So the team innovated their own techniques. That same philosophy now guides every new product: start with great natural ingredients and interfere as little as possible.</p>



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<p>Launching as a lifestyle brand in Hong Kong’s luxury venues required the same obsession with detail. True luxury, Zhou believes, is caring about every millimetre: the product, the taste, the experience and the packaging. Hospitality partners ran fingers around lids, checking for sharp edges. Early supporters tasted the water, understood the values, and opened their doors.</p>



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<p>For in lieu, luxury and purpose are not opposites. Sustainable packaging, carefully sourced water, recycling partnerships, electric vehicles in certain cities – these are not afterthoughts. “We’re not perfect, but we’re trying to make better choices step by step without compromising the quality, design and experience expected from a premium product,” she affirms.</p>



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<p>As for the future of HydroX Group, she keeps most of it under wraps with a mischievous smile. But she will say this: in lieu natural sparkling water is about to launch, and it tastes so good she is genuinely excited.</p>



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<p>Fong, in lieu’s co-founder and the quiet engine behind its operation, is everywhere during the shoot: adjusting props of their product, offering encouragement, occasionally just watching with the silent pride of a man who knows exactly how rare this particular combination of vision and execution is. “Wow… what a lady boss,” he murmurs at one point. Then, as his wife turns for another frame: “It’s giving Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber. Oh wow!”</p>



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<p>Zhou laughs and immediately states that she is not a “girly girl”. She prefers baggy, loose athleisure over dresses. Colleagues are routinely shocked by her energy levels; friends already have a running joke. “My friends tease me that I can be the Asian Hailey Bieber. Joanne Bieber!” she cries, dissolving into laughter. Fong joins her and the entire room follows.</p>



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<p>When the photographer asks her to fake a laugh for a few frames, the fake laugh lasts approximately 1.7 seconds before it becomes the real thing – loud, unselfconscious, completely contagious. Like her product, Zhou is natural through and through.</p>


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<p>By the time we pack up, the new flat still smells like beginnings, and she is still laughing, in that real, unforced way that makes everyone else forget they were supposed to be professional. The same instinct that once made her reject boiled water now drives her to protect the sources that still run clean. The same values her mother practised without ever naming them now shape a brand marketed for our benefit.</p>



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<p>Indeed, Joanne Zhou is doing something quietly radical. She is making water cool again. And if her laugh is any indication, the rest of us are invited to join her; glass raised, the planet slightly better for it.</p>



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<p>Interview, Text &amp; Art Direction: Joseff Musa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Photographer: Jack Law&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Videographer: Iris Ventura&nbsp;&nbsp; Hair &amp; Make up: Sapphire Shen</p>


Making A Splash: in lieu CEO Joanne Zhou turns a childhood dislike into Asia’s coolest hydration revolution


<p>The heart of Mexico beats loudest in its central highlands and the rugged valleys of Oaxaca in the southeast. A perfect winter sanctuary between October and February, the region offers a mesmerising tapestry of indigenous traditions, Spanish colonial architecture, world-class gastronomy and breathtaking natural wonders.</p>



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<p>Far removed from the beach resorts of the Yucatan Peninsula, Central Mexico and Oaxaca provide an authentic dive into the country’s profound cultural soul. From the high-altitude metropolis of Mexico City to the cobblestone streets of Puebla and the sun-drenched valleys of Oaxaca, this trans-regional corridor represents the absolute pinnacle of Mexican art, history and culinary genius.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">City Tour</h3>



<p>Any comprehensive exploration of Central Mexico must begin in Mexico City, a sprawling modern-day megalopolis built directly over the ruins of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. The city is a treasure trove of historical layers. In the central square, or zócalo, the grand Metropolitan Cathedral stands shoulder to shoulder with the excavated ruins of the Templo Mayor, once the spiritual heart of the Aztec Empire.</p>



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<p>Walking through the leafy avenues of neighbourhoods like Roma and Condesa reveals a stunning collection of French-inspired Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture from the early 20th century. Further south, the historic canals of Xochimilco offer a glimpse into ancient pre-Hispanic agricultural techniques, where brightly coloured wooden boats called trajineras glide past floating gardens known as chinampas.</p>



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<p>Leaving the capital and heading southeast brings you to Puebla, a majestic colonial city nestled beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes. Puebla is a masterpiece of Spanish Baroque urban planning, and its historic centre is blanketed in brilliant, hand-painted Talavera tiles that catch the high-altitude sunlight.</p>



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<p>Directly adjacent is the twin town of Cholula, home to Tlachihualtepetl, the Great Pyramid of Cholula – the largest pyramid by volume in the world today. The Spanish built a splendid yellow Catholic parish church, the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, directly on top of this massive indigenous structure, creating one of the most iconic and visually striking architectural juxtapositions in all of the Americas.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ancient Oaxaca</h3>



<p>Descending further south into the Sierra Madre mountains reveals the crown jewel of southern Mexico – Oaxaca de Juárez. Located in a fertile valley surrounded by jagged peaks, Oaxaca city is a living monument to the Zapotec and Mixtec civilisations, whose descendants make up the majority of the local population.</p>



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<p>Time slows down in the historic centre. Built from a distinct green volcanic stone called cantera verde, it radiates out from the lively zócalo, where marimba bands play under the shade of massive laurel trees. Nearby, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, with its hyper-detailed gold-leaf interior, serves as a towering symbol of a place that lives and breathes artistic expression.</p>



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<p>Just a short drive outside Oaxaca de Juárez lies Monte Albán, one of the earliest primary cities in Mesoamerica. Carved out of a flat mountaintop 2,500 years ago, this ancient Zapotec capital overlooks the entire Oaxacan valley. Walking among its grand stone plazas, astronomical observatories and ball courts conjures a profound sense of the engineering marvels achieved by pre-Columbian societies long before European contact.</p>



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<p>It is in the high-altitude valleys of Central Mexico and Oaxaca that the country’s treasured ancient culinary techniques thrive. The absolute bedrock of this gastronomy is heirloom corn, nixtamalised using traditional Mesoamerican methods to unlock its nutrients and create the perfect dough, or masa, used for tortillas, tamales and tlayudas.</p>



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<p>Oaxaca is widely celebrated as the land of the seven moles, incredibly complex, slow-simmered sauces that combine dozens of ingredients, including toasted chillies, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, fresh herbs and bitter Mexican chocolate. In the most famous variant, Mole Negro, the rare, smoky chilhuacle pepper, burnt tortilla ashes and Oaxacan chocolate combine to create a rich, velvety indulgence. In Puebla, a parallel culinary rivalry exists with Mole Poblano, a sweeter, red-brown variation often served over chicken and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Munchies and Mezcal</h3>



<p>Street food across this region is an art form. Tacos al pastor, another Puebla speciality, features thinly sliced pork marinated in dried chillies and achiote, shaved off a vertical spit directly into a fresh corn tortilla with a slice of pineapple, cilantro and raw onions. In Oaxaca, the undisputed street-food king is the tlayuda – a large, crisp, toasted corn tortilla smeared with asiento (unrefined pork lard), refried black beans and shredded quesillo, then topped with grilled meat.</p>



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<p>To accompany these late-night feasts, one must turn to mezcal, the artisanal spirit that defines Oaxacan liquid culture. Unlike tequila, which is produced industrially from a single agave species, mezcal is crafted entirely by hand from dozens of wild and cultivated agave varieties. The agave hearts, or piñas, are roasted in conical earthen pits lined with volcanic stones and oak charcoal, giving the spirit its signature, intensely smoky notes. At a traditional, family-run distillery, or palenque, in Santiago Matatlán, an hour’s drive southeast of Oaxaca city, varietals like Espadín, Tobalá and Tepeztate can be tasted directly from the terracotta stills.</p>



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<p>Shopping here is a direct encounter with multi-generational families who have preserved ancient artistic techniques for centuries. The Oaxaca valley is organised into specialised artisan villages, each dedicated to a singular craft. In Teotitlán del Valle to the east, Zapotec weavers use foot-powered wooden looms to create breathtaking wool rugs and tapestries. The wool is dyed using natural ingredients harvested from the surrounding countryside: brilliant reds come from cochineal, a tiny insect that lives on nopal cacti; deep blues from wild indigo; and warm yellows from marigold petals.</p>



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<p>A short drive south of the city brings you to San Bartolo Coyotepec, renowned for its barro negro, or black pottery. Artisans shape the local clay completely by hand without a potter’s wheel, rubbing the exterior with a quartz stone before firing it in underground pits to achieve a striking, metallic black sheen. Further south in San Martín Tilcajete, craftsmen carve copal wood into fantastical, brightly painted spirit animals known as alebrijes.</p>



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<p>Sunday in Tlacolula de Matamoros welcomes one of the oldest continuously operating open-air markets in Mesoamerica. Here, indigenous vendors from remote mountain villages descend into the valley to sell fresh produce, wild honey, hand-carved wooden whisks and blocks of raw Oaxacan chocolate laced with cinnamon and almonds.</p>


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<p>The winter months represent the golden window for travel in Central Mexico and Oaxaca. During this post-rainy season, the mountain valleys are incredibly green, skies are a crisp, cloudless blue, and daytime highs hover around a comfortable 26 degrees Celsius, though night temperatures in the mountains can drop significantly.</p>



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<p>Visiting over the last weekend of October allows you to witness Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, when families cover cemeteries and home altars in yellow marigolds, sugar skulls and incense to guide the souls of ancestors back to the earthly realm. On 23 December, Oaxaca hosts the whimsical Noche de Rábanos, where artisans carve oversized radishes into complex religious and historical scenes.</p>



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<p>No matter which month you travel, sitting in a candle-lit Oaxacan courtyard at the end of the day, sipping a smoky mezcal amid the scent of roasting chillies and copal incense, the realisation will dawn that this region is the emotional and creative anchor of the North American continent.</p>


Aztec Aspect: Timeless marvels abound in Mexico’s highlands, from the peaks of Puebla to Oaxacan mezcal and mole


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92588" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-10.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Suit studded jacket by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92589" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-7.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>White top and faux leather cargo pants by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92590" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-7.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Black leather jacket and cargo pants by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92591" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5-7.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Suit jacket and pants by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92592" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-3.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Green mini shirt dress by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92593" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-3.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Red mini dress by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 8</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92594" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-3.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Blue trench coat by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 9</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92595" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-3.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Black gown by Byblos</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 10</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92596" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Blue suit jacket and pants by Byblos</p>



<p>(right) Beige coat and midi grey dress by Byblos</p>


Metro Mood: Autumn chic for urban dwellers


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<p>Meeting Arthur Shek on a fine afternoon, we step forward to shake hands, inadvertently interrupting his mission to fix his tie. It’s the kind of detail that says ‘precision’ before he even speaks. Then, almost immediately, the picture widens. The corporate cadence of a seasoned management consultant (he’s Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Hong Kong office) gives way to something livelier. There’s a thriving Millennial side to Shek, built on consistency (he goes to the gym religiously), community (he co-founded youth-empowerment social enterprise Project Melo), and a belief that strategy matters most when it changes what people can imagine about their future.</p>



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<p>Shek carries Hong Kong in the way he talks: fast, confident and proud. “Since I was young, I always thought of Hong Kong as the best place on earth,” he enthuses. “I loved the East meets West aspects, the fast pace and the convenience.” That famous pace – you either learn to move with it or get left behind – shaped his “role in the world” as someone who doesn’t just observe systems, but helps design what comes next.</p>



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<p>He studied at Diocesan Boys’ School until he was 17, then went to the UK for five years, first to Colchester Royal Grammar School, then the University of Cambridge. But he doesn’t talk about that move like it was an escape. Leaving his beloved city, he felt lonely and lost – until something clicked into place. “I had a great group of friends at the school, also from Hong Kong, and they helped me get through tough times,” he says. Even better, the relationship endured. “Some of us are still close today.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mentor Mentality</h3>



<p>The experience instilled a belief that community doesn’t just help you survive; it helps you turn ‘hard’ into ‘rewarding’. “Since graduating, I have always wanted to stay close to, and work with, young and talented people,” he shares. He led a mentorship programme at Cambridge, where he learned the key insight that mentorship isn’t one-directional.</p>



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<p>“Mentorship can be a two-way street, with mentors benefitting through hearing different perspectives and understanding the youth POV,” he expounds. That youth point of view doesn’t just inform his non-profit work at Project Melo; it also sets the tone for how he approaches leadership, technology and AI, with curiosity first.</p>



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<p>He credits studying economics as the shift that pulled him toward business and analytical thinking rather than engineering or science. “I was particularly interested in microeconomics, how individuals make decisions and optimise their choices.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Consulting Change</h3>



<p>Fresh out of university, he joined McKinsey in 2009, and still relies on this way of thinking when advising companies on strategy and transformation. Pointing out a fundamental shift in management consulting over the past decade, he says: “Ten years ago it was about giving great insights and recommendations. Today, though, it is about driving change and delivering outcomes.” His work now is more operational, involves a longer time span, and is more collaborative. It also requires expertise from the likes of data scientists, software engineers and UX designers.</p>



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<p>When he was a young professional, success looked like titles and speed, and how he compared to his peers. Then he realised that “the world is very big and there are so many other paths to satisfaction.” He now cares more about what he calls “outside of work” satisfaction: friends you can rely on, impact on others in need, and, importantly, “I definitely care a lot less about what other people think!”</p>



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<p>Another value shift learned over time is that “family always comes first”. He realised family isn’t just comfort; it’s a stabiliser. “They always have my best interests at heart and also have my back. And of course, the other way round,” he notes. In a career that comes with pressure, boards, leadership and transformation, family becomes a quiet operating system – acting as your anchor, even when everything else is moving.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Agency of Youth</h3>



<p>Gen Y Shek, who embraced a traditional ‘nine-to-five’ career, sees the Gen Z ‘slashers’ era as a “good thing”. “The younger generation want more meaning, satisfaction, flexibility and overall balance [in life], and they are much more likely to move and explore new things,” he opines of today’s young creators, influencers, day traders and more who don’t limit themselves to one all-consuming job. He views this as evidence of agency – it’s not that the next generation is lacking ambition; they are simply redefining it.</p>



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<p>Despite this positivity, he describes Project Melo’s origin as a shared recognition among his co-founders that something was off. “We noticed the hope gap,” he says, recalling an event where people were asked to rate out of 10 how they felt about the future. “CEOs gave 7s or 8s, while many of the students gave 4s or 5s.”</p>



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<p>The contrast was striking, and it pushed Melo – a platform dedicated to empowering youth to initiate social-impact projects by connecting them with business and society leaders – towards its dual purpose of helping youngsters feel more optimistic and capable, while enlightening the older generations as to why youth feel the way they do.</p>



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<p>Shek shares the numbers since Melo’s founding in 2019 – over 6,000 youth engaged; 80 CEOs; 7,000-plus volunteer hours contributed to local NGOs; more than 5,000 secondary-school students receiving free AI-literacy training through the flagship AI-5000 initiative – but keeps the emphasis firmly on principles: distinctive, inclusive, impactful, authentic and youth-led.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nurturing the New Generation</h3>



<p>He also names the problems youth care about – mental health, sustainability, inequality – and positions Melo as a pipeline for “nurturing a generation of change agents”. “We have an amazing team and a really special core group of co-founders,” he says of Kenny Lam, Stephanie Lo and Louisa Mak, all close friends.</p>



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<p>His pride, here, isn’t about scale for its own sake; it’s about consistency in purpose. Back on that fine afternoon, after our formal greeting, he finishes adjusting his tie like he’s making sure every detail is in place, then he talks with electrifying, rousing energy about how a better tomorrow is possible for all.</p>



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<p>Personally, Arthur Shek enjoys a career built with business discipline and real-world impact, but he’s also a builder of youth pathways through Melo, pushing hope into the hands of students, where it becomes confidence, belonging and agency. It is his fervent belief that Hong Kong’s new generation is the most exciting yet, and they should be supported to take up the mantle.</p>



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<p>Interview, Text &amp; Art Direction: Joseff Musa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Photographer: Jack Law&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Videographer: Iris Ventura</p>


A Better Tomorrow: Arthur Shek, co-founder of Project Melo, proudly pushes a generational playbook for business led by hope


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92300" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1-1.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Black top, bag, black pants and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92301" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2-3.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Jacket, pants, bag and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92302" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-1.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Brown leather jacket, brown pants, bag and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92303" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4-1.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Trench coat, bag and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<p>Blue top, pants and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92305" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Casual suit jacket and pants by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92306" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Beige jacket, denim pants and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 8</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92307" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Knitted suit jacket, pants, handbag and shoes by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 9</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92308" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Beige jacket and</p>



<p>white pants by Berluti</p>



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<p>Green jacket and</p>



<p>khaki pants by Berluti</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 10</h3>


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<p>(left)</p>



<p>Pink maxi dress by Valentino</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Sequinned jacket, pants and boots by Valentino</p>


Hue Knew: Bold hues for autumn days and nights


<p>Kerala unfolds slowly, like silk slipping over the shoulders. Along India’s southwestern edge, where the Arabian Sea presses gently against palm-lined shores, this narrow ribbon of land has long drawn traders, healers and wanderers. Today the Malabar Coast attracts a different kind of visitor: the traveller who equates luxury not with glittering excess, but with depth, discretion and a profound sense of place.</p>



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<p>Arrival often begins in Kochi, a port city shaped by centuries of exchange. Portuguese-built churches, Dutch-era warehouses, Jewish synagogues and spice markets coexist within walkable streets washed in sea air. The mood is unhurried. Colonial villas have been transformed into intimate boutique hotels where courtyards bloom with jasmine and corridors glow with lamplight reflected off polished teak. Instead of grand lobbies, there are shaded verandas and antique daybeds. Instead of spectacle, there is atmosphere.</p>



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<p>In the seaside area of Fort Kochi, mornings begin with filtered coffee and the distant creak of Chinese fishing nets being lowered into the harbour. Private guides lead art lovers through galleries showcasing contemporary Indian artists whose work addresses the region’s layered past. Afternoons drift into curated culinary experiences – chef-led explorations of spice markets followed by tasting menus that reinterpret coastal classics with quiet finesse.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Backwater Buoys</h3>



<p>South of the city lies the landscape most closely associated with Kerala’s identity: the backwaters. This labyrinth of canals, lagoons and lakes threads through villages and paddy fields in a dreamlike sprawl. The traditional kettuvallam, once a humble rice barge, has been reborn as one of India’s most distinctive luxury experiences. Today’s private houseboats are floating sanctuaries crafted from bamboo and jackwood, outfitted with linen-draped beds, marble bathrooms, and chefs who prepare multi-course meals tailored to each guest.</p>



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<p>Gliding through still water at dusk, one feels suspended between worlds. Coconut palms lean toward their reflections. Temple bells echo across the lagoon. Fishermen in narrow canoes move soundlessly past. On deck, a steward pours chilled wine as plates of pearl spot fish simmered in coconut milk arrive fragrant with curry leaves. Time loosens its grip. The only schedule is the movement of light across water.</p>



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<p>There is nowhere else to be and nothing else to do but watch the landscape unfold. Children wave from the banks. Villagers rinse laundry at the water’s edge. Life continues, uncurated and authentic. During the summer monsoon season, rain does not disrupt the rhythm; it softens it. Light shifts, colours deepen, and conversations lengthen under covered decks.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">High Tea</h3>



<p>Beyond the backwaters, Kerala’s interior rises into cool highlands carpeted in tea. Munnar, the hill-station retreat once favoured by British planters, feels cinematic beneath rolling mist. The Western Ghats mountainsides ripple outwards in velvety shades of green, punctuated by silver oak trees and narrow footpaths. Restored colonial bungalows crown the slopes, their wraparound porches offering sweeping views across plantations.</p>



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<p>Inside, heritage architecture meets contemporary comfort. Fireplaces crackle in the evenings. Libraries are stocked with volumes on botany and empire. Guests wake early for guided walks through tea estates where pluckers, clad in bright headscarves, gather tender leaves with practised precision. Private tastings reveal subtle notes – floral, citrus, honeyed – reflecting soil and altitude.</p>



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<p>Picnics are arranged beside waterfalls swollen by seasonal rains. Chefs prepare menus infused with local spices like cardamom, black pepper and nutmeg. Evenings invite quiet indulgence: single-estate teas served in porcelain cups, or perhaps an Indian wine, paired with dishes that merge tradition and innovation.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Coastal Flow</h3>



<p>Kerala’s coastline offers another dimension of refinement. In Kovalam, boutique resorts perch above crescent beaches where waves roll in with hypnotic regularity. Architecture favours natural materials – laterite stone, reclaimed wood and terracotta tiles blend seamlessly into the environment – while infinity pools seem to dissolve into the horizon.</p>



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<p>Here, days revolve around sensory pleasure. Morning swims in warm sea water. Afternoons spent reading beneath swaying palms. Sunset cocktails infused with local flavours such as kokum or tender coconut. Private chefs prepare seafood caught hours earlier: lobster brushed with coconut butter; prawns tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Candlelit dinners unfold to the soundtrack of surf.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Food Culture</h3>



<p>Culinary exploration in Kerala serves as both indulgence and education, with cuisine reflecting the tropical state’s maritime history. Arab traders, European colonisers, and neighbouring states have all left their imprint. In fine-dining restaurants, appam (pancake) arrives lace-edged and delicate, paired with vegetable stew fragrant with cloves. Duck is roasted with a glaze of palm jaggery and spices. Desserts highlight tropical abundance – mango, banana and jackfruit – presented with contemporary elegance.</p>



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<p>For those seeking deeper engagement, chefs organise immersive cooking sessions within ancestral homes. Guests grind spices on stone slabs, learn the balance between heat and sweetness, and share meals around communal tables. Stories flow freely of matrilineal households, of harvest festivals, of fisherfolk who navigate tides guided by intuition rather than instruments.</p>



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<p>Cultural experiences enrich the journey. In Thrissur and other temple towns, intricate murals and wooden carvings reveal centuries of devotion and artistry. Kathakali dancers, their faces painted in vivid pigments, transform into mythic characters through elaborate gestures and expressions.</p>



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<p>Craft traditions flourish as well. Artisans weave handloom textiles edged in gold thread. Coir is spun from coconut fibre into intricate mats and rugs. Rosewood is carved into furniture that balances ornamentation with durability. Private visits to workshops offer insight into techniques passed down through generations.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Health is Wealth</h3>



<p>Wellness is woven into the cultural fabric of Kerala. Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of holistic healing, forms the foundation of many high-end retreats. These are not spas in the conventional sense, but sanctuaries where medicine, ritual and hospitality intertwine.</p>



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<p>Guests begin with consultations from experienced physicians who assess constitution and imbalance. Treatments are deeply personalised. Warm herbal oils are poured in steady streams across the forehead in a ritual known as shirodhara. Synchronised massages employ rhythmic strokes designed to restore equilibrium. Herbal steam baths release tension while the scent of tulsi (holy basil) and neem lingers in the air.</p>



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<p>Meals at these retreats are crafted with equal care. Ingredients are seasonal, often sourced from on-site gardens. Dishes are calibrated to support specific wellness goals – think lightly spiced lentils, red rice, sautéed greens and broths scented with medicinal herbs. Days flow between yoga sessions at sunrise, guided meditation and periods of intentional silence. Technology fades into the background. The emphasis is on recalibration, on listening to the body and the landscape simultaneously.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mindful Memories</h3>



<p>Responsible tourism underpins much of Kerala’s modern luxury landscape. Many properties implement rainwater harvesting, solar power and waste-reduction programmes. Houseboats adopt cleaner engines to protect fragile ecosystems. Wellness centres partner with local farmers to source organic herbs. Staff-training initiatives provide employment pathways for surrounding communities. Indulgence, in this context, coexists with accountability.</p>



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<p>As the journey draws to a close, departure feels less like an ending and more like a gentle awakening. The memory of backwaters at twilight lingers. The scent of herbal oils clings faintly to skin. The cadence of temple bells echoes in the mind. Kerala does not overwhelm with spectacle. It envelops, persuades, and ultimately transforms.</p>



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<p>Kerala remains, above all, an experience of texture and tone: rain on palm leaves, tea mist rising from porcelain cups, silk brushing against polished wood, waves dissolving into dusk. It is a destination that understands that the highest form of luxury is presence and offers it generously to those willing to slow down and receive it.</p>


Water Break: Immersive Kerala redefines luxury through backwater cruising, rippling highlands and serene seascapes


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>



<p>(left)</p>



<p>Sheer midi dress by Vivetta</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Navy blue sheer coat,</p>



<p>top and pants by Vivetta</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91995" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Oversized shirt and skirt by Vivetta</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91996" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Black and white sleeveless shirt and pants by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91997" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Floral mini dress by Vivetta</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Brown leather jacket and pink trousers by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91998" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Black shirt, white shirt and trousers by Kiton</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Blue maxi shirt dress by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92000" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>White short sleeves shirt and shorts by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92001" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Short sleeve trench coat top and pleated skirt by Vivetta</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 8</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92002" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Gray suit jacket and</p>



<p>blue trousers by Kiton</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Beige jacket and</p>



<p>midi shirt dress by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 9</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92003" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>White suit jacket and floral pants by Vivetta</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 10</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92004" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Beige suit jacket and</p>



<p>white midi dress by Kiton</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Navy blue suit jacket and pants by Kiton</p>


Future Tailoring: Breaking rules with innovative shapes and unexpected details


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<p>Martin Liu arrives at his Wong Chuk Hang office, where golf bags are stacked neatly and shelves lined with an array of familiar paraphernalia: clubs that look professionally polished, mini training tools that belong in a budding golf star’s dream, and equipment that seems to hum with possibility.</p>



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<p>The founder of Chip Chip Golf Academy appears a little under the weather today – as evidenced by his husky voice – but the passion in his eyes moves faster than his throat. He leans forward and, with the patient warmth of someone who has taught countless eager juniors, begins sharing the joys of golf and how the sport shaped his perspective from a very early age.</p>



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<p>“I started playing and learning about golf when I was only two years old,” he says. “Do you play?” he inquires of our team. When the majority of the crew admit they don’t play often enough, he doesn’t tease for long. Instead, he challenges us the way only a golf mentor would, by igniting ambition through friendly one-upmanship.</p>



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<p>“There’s no age limit or starting point in life and in sport. Perhaps you can enrol your son when he turns one,” he says, laughing lightly, like the idea was obvious, like his sport was built for beginnings, not gatekeeping.</p>



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<p>And in that moment, it becomes clear: Liu’s energy doesn’t need a fully rested voice to resonate. It comes from deeper places: research, resilience, people development, storytelling, and a business mindset sharpened through years of growth strategy.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chip Off the Old Block</h3>



<p>Golf for Liu wasn’t introduced with a club brochure. It was handed down through proximity: being around professionals, learning by absorption, and feeling the culture of the sport early enough to make it personal.</p>



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<p>“My father [Daniel Liu] was a former professional golfer,” he shares. “Looking back, I realise golf gave me much more than a sport. It taught me discipline, resilience, and how to stay composed under pressure at a very young age. As I sometimes say, ‘Golf raises you before it rewards you.’”</p>



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<p>Even as a child, Liu was doing something many adults struggle to do: reflecting. Not just dreaming, but choosing. He explains: “Being immersed in that environment gave me an early understanding of both the beauty and the demands of the game. It was certainly an advantage to learn within that world, but it also prompted me to reflect early on about what kind of path I wanted to create for myself, both within and beyond golf.”</p>



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<p>In Hong Kong, golf can feel like a well-kept secret; popular, respected, yet still not equally accessible. Young Liu found a way through it by moving with his family and learning through sacrifice.</p>



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<p>“My parents operated a golf merchandise and consulting business across the border in China,&nbsp; working closely with clubs and training facilities, so we spent most weekends and school holidays travelling there for training. Those journeys taught me adaptability and commitment at an early age, while also giving me invaluable exposure to competitive golf beyond Hong Kong.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Approach</h3>



<p>Liu’s career is a route built from experiments. He studied business at The George Washington University in the US capital – where he captained the golf team – and over the span of a decade teed off as a financial analyst, swung into business management for film and video production companies, and ventured onto the greens of venture capital. He founded Chip Chip Golf three years ago. On paper, his CV might look scattered; in practice, it sounds like a continuous education.</p>



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<p>“Despite the contrast of working for a multinational corporation with 300,000 employees to a four-person media production start-up, the one consistent lesson across every industry was the importance of creating tangible value,” he states.</p>



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<p>His pivot away from corporate life was instinctive once he realised what kind of environment he truly thrived in. “I found myself reconnecting with golf through my involvement with the Golf Association of Hong Kong, China, particularly through the Junior and International Development Committee, which plays a key role in shaping the city’s next generation of athletes, and later as captain of the Hong Kong men’s national golf team.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fun First, Skills Second</h3>



<p>When people imagine golf academies, they might expect performance metrics and pressure-driven progression. Liu built the Chip Chip Golf programme, which teaches juniors aged two to 14, with a different ordering of priorities. “Our philosophy is simple: fun comes first, skills come second,” he explains. “Too often, youth sport becomes overly focused on performance too early. We believe children first need to enjoy the process. Children do not stay in sport because they are talented; they stay because they fall in love with it.”</p>



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<p>His ethos echoes the sport itself: you miss, you recover, you return. That principle becomes a life lesson. “While we place great emphasis on developing strong technical fundamentals, we believe the golfer’s mindset is equally important, perhaps even more so in the long run.”</p>



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<p>It’s an environment in which juniors learn how to cope with disappointment. “We teach our students that setbacks are not something to fear or avoid, but something to navigate with confidence and perspective. Life, much like golf, rarely unfolds perfectly. The ability to remain calm, adapt positively and recover gracefully is a skill that extends far beyond the fairway.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fairway for All</h3>



<p>Liu’s aim is to make the sport more welcoming and inclusive for families who may never have previously considered golf. “One of the most common misconceptions is that golf is an exclusive sport reserved only for the wealthy or those with access to private-club memberships. The sport itself is far more approachable than many people realise,” he says.</p>



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<p>“We guide children from their very first swing all the way through to playing on-course and competing in tournaments, all within an environment centred around learning, friendship and enjoyment.”</p>



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<p>His experience as Hong Kong team captain gave him a macro view: what’s improving, what still needs system-level strengthening, and where belief must be rebuilt. “We now have players winning at the highest levels internationally, and golf has earned Tier A elite-sport status at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Golf teaches accountability fast, because there’s nobody else to blame. That’s why character development isn’t optional; it’s built into the sport.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Game for Life</h3>



<p>Liu’s ultimate goal is to cultivate lifelong relationships with the sport, so children feel empowered long after the lesson ends. “Ultimately, I hope every child who comes through our programme develops a positive and lasting relationship with golf,” he says. “If we helped cultivate genuine passion, confidence and enjoyment through the experience, I would consider that a success.”</p>



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<p>Although Liu feels below par today, this is a man who keeps showing up. As we conclude our chat and move on to the photo shoot, he offers our crew some energy drinks. “I think I might need these the most,” he quips. Martin Liu may sound croaky, but he has certainly found his voice in life. </p>



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<p>Interview, Text &amp; Art Direction: Joseff Musa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Photographer: Jack Law&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Videographer: Iris Ventura&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Tee Off @ Two: Chip Chip Golf founder Martin Liu on starting young and acquiring the resilience to finish strong


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91754" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_13-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Printed maxi dress by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91755" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_14-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Coat dress by Valentino</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Jacket and pants by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91756" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_15-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Jacket and pants by Valentino</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Pink satin silk top and denim pants by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91757" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_16-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Sheer top by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91758" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_17-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Green cardigan, pants and boots by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91759" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_18-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Button down and denim maxi skirt by Valentino</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Track suit by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91760" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_19-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Coat, button down and maxi denim skirt by Valentino</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Coat, shirt and trousers by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 8</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91761" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_110-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Embellished top and denim pants by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 9</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91762" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/9-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_1-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>Coat and denim pants by Valentino</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 10</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91763" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-038-047-Fashion-1_July2026_12-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>(left)</p>



<p>Pink maxi dress by Valentino</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Sequinned jacket, pants and boots by Valentino</p>


Neon Fest: Charge your closet with radiant summer shades


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<p>It’s a miserable grey, rainy Friday afternoon in May. Inside Prince and the Peacock Indian restaurant, though, the vibe is different. Rich colours hit like a soft punch to the soul. Then Tania Mohan walks in, armed with so much poise and purpose that the room appears to glow. She spreads out her choice of shoot outfits with the calm authority of someone who’s done so much and seen too many ‘maybe’ ideas come and go. The founder of luxury fashion and homeware brand Tabla is not just styling, she’s curating – like a one-woman editorial board.</p>



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<p>“Proper representation is important,” she tells us, leaning into the point the way some people lean into compliments. “Nowadays, a lot of people are trying to be someone else without recognising it. It’s the trend. We have to embrace our individuality because no one can ever top that. Not even trends. Because trends come and go.”</p>



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<p>Mohan doesn’t sound like someone chasing fashion. She sounds like someone defending it. Like fashion is a court case, and she’s showing exhibits to the jury. And – plot twist – she’s literally qualified to do that.</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-731x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91609" width="548" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-731x1024.jpg 731w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-200x280.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-768x1075.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-1462x2048.jpg 1462w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-800x1120.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-scaled.jpg 1828w" sizes="(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dressed for Destiny</h3>



<p>Born and raised in Hong Kong to an affluent family of Indian heritage, she has retail in her DNA – Mohan’s department stores operated during the 1950s. Her upbringing ensured that she absorbed luxury the way some people absorb weather patterns: constantly, without even realising you’re learning.</p>



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<p>“Growing up, that early exposure gave me an instinctive understanding of quality and fabrics, while my mother’s exquisite taste filled our homes with a deep sense of aesthetic luxury,” she says. “The city’s incredible energy, combined with my family’s heritage, taught me to view fashion as a complete, curated lifestyle – an approach that defines my creative direction for Tabla today.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sparkle and Structure</h3>



<p>This creativity was honed early in her career. In the 1990s, she joined Hong Kong Standard as fashion editor and stylist. She’s also a barrister-at-law. When asked how law fits into a life built around luxury, her answer is clever, like she’s already drafting your argument before you finish the question.</p>



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<p>“I don’t think my love affair with the law will ever truly go away, and I am fortunate to still utilise my legal training through consulting work today,” she defends. “As a barrister, you learn to investigate every angle thoroughly, and I now apply that exact same investigative discipline to my creative process. When a specific historical era or traditional embroidery technique catches my attention, my instinct is to dive into the archives and uncover its full story.”</p>



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<p>She expounds: “Having studied law since I was 16, those years of discipline have become an invaluable asset in running my own business. Rather than a total departure, my legal background provides the structural foundation that supports my creative freedom, giving me a unique edge as the creative director of Tabla.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-743x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91613" width="557" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-743x1024.jpg 743w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-203x280.jpg 203w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-768x1059.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-1114x1536.jpg 1114w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-1485x2048.jpg 1485w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-200x276.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-800x1103.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2-5-scaled.jpg 1857w" sizes="(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tabla Setting</h3>



<p>The brand began in Hong Kong in 1999 with an Indian-inspired luxury focus in a chic boutique in Prince’s Building. It went international in 2015, when she opened in Knightsbridge, London, an area she knew well from her law-student days.</p>



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<p>“I was at a major crossroads in my life when the opportunity for Tabla appeared, and I simply dove into it with the reckless abandon of someone who found exactly what they were looking for,” she recalls. “I measured its success by the sheer momentum of the journey itself. Finding an opportunity that resonated so deeply with my passions proved instantly that the leap was worth it.”</p>



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<p>Mohan frames Tabla’s style as an organic dialogue: ‘Made in India’ but filtered through her Hong Kong lens. She reels off specific examples, such as plates pairing pagodas with peacocks, and clothing highlighting Parsi Gara embroidery, a craft born from vibrant 19th-century maritime silk routes connecting China and India.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Asian Persuasion</h3>



<p>She credits the emergence of cross-cultural branding – especially as championed by David Tang at Shanghai Tang – as a defining moment in fashion. “David was a true visionary,” she says. “I used to tell him that my ultimate goal was to create the Indian Shanghai Tang, and I very much stand by that ambition today. His legacy taught me that reframing heritage isn&#8217;t about changing the craft itself, but about elevating it onto the global stage with the pride and grandeur it deserves.”</p>



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<p>Nowadays, the ‘Asian luxury’ conversation isn’t just aesthetic, it’s political, cultural and historical. It’s about who gets credit, who gets called inspired, and who gets called original. She explains: “To me, Asian luxury is deeply rooted in the old-school, homegrown traditions of unmatched craftsmanship, rich materials and exquisite hand-worked detailing. About 10 years ago, at a luxury conference in India hosted by a European company, I championed the rise of ‘Made in Asia’, only to be dismissed by an executive who insisted the world wasn’t ready.</p>



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<p>I was astounded by that ignorance, knowing how much Western luxury has always relied on Indian embroidery and Asian craftsmanship behind the scenes. Today, I can say with pure conviction that the Asian invasion in luxury retail is fully upon us, reclaiming that narrative proudly.”</p>



<p>Then she drops a line that makes the room seem like it just got louder: “Over the next decade, the world will watch amazing homegrown designers emerge from this region to lead global trends – because when the dragon and the elephant dance, the whole world watches.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Styles and Shifts</h3>



<p>Expectations have evolved for Tabla since its pre-Millennium birth. Consolidating online, the brand now embodies more discernment, less ‘whatever’. “Today’s clients expect more than just a premium product; they seek a genuine craft story, a sense of heritage, and an authentic, personal connection to what they wear and bring into their homes,” she affirms.</p>



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<p>“I have always envisioned the Tabla shopping experience as a jewel box – a treasure trove filled with unique, beautifully crafted pieces that resonate with this modern desire for authentic luxury.”</p>



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<p>Reflecting on the longevity of her brand, she says: “Celebrating 25 years has proven to me that persistence is born out of pure, unadulterated belief. Someone once called me the most tenacious person they know – and while some days I ask myself why I have spent so much time on this, my retail lineage, my passion, and the specific niche we hold are what drive me forward.</p>



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<p>It is easy to look at brands that scale rapidly and feel discouraged, but I didn’t come this far just to come this far. I still have so many stories to tell, embroideries to explore, and pieces to create while staying fiercely true to Tabla’s artisan heritage.”</p>



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<p>That’s the foundation of a luxury brand that endures, because the truth is, anyone can dress you, but only a few can define you.</p>



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<p>“I’ve done a lot of things [then thought], what the hell am I thinking right?” she laughs. “But now I’m focusing on Tabla and the importance of bringing forward my culture to the world, and who knows what the future may bring.” And true enough, real glam isn’t a trend; it’s a point of view.</p>



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<p>Interview, Text &amp; Art Direction: Joseff Musa     Photographer: Jack Law     Videographer: Iris Ventura     Venue: Prince and the Peacock</p>


Legally Glam: Brand founder, creative director, curator, barrister – glimpsing inside the multi-talented Tania Mohan’s court of luxury


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<p>Some restaurants try to be fancy like it’s a personality. Others aim to be cosy like it’s a trend. Salon Lanson, located within Lanson Place Causeway Bay, achieves something rarer: it makes you feel like you’re both dressed up and allowed to relax. Elegance is expected when stepping into this French-influenced all-day dining space, but you leave convinced the culinary team is chasing a bigger idea: elevated comfort food that still respects the craft.</p>


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<p>Executive Chef Leo Chow, who has cooked under pressure in serious kitchens, talks about his dishes the way people might delight in sharing their family recipes: with precision, but also heart. His training wasn’t about making food look expensive, but crafting it with perfection, even when the dining room is full and the night is moving fast.</p>


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<p>“By day, it feels bright and relaxed; by night, it becomes chic and intimate,” he says. “The restaurant strikes a graceful balance between luxury and welcoming ambience.” That matters because his menus match the room. A mood shift toward lighter dishes and brighter flavours introduced in early spring retains Salon Lanson’s comforting familiarity.</p>


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<p>Chef Chow’s methodology is equal parts discipline and imagination. “I always start with seasonal produce to guarantee peak flavour and reliable sourcing,” he says. “My focus is on elevated comfort food – familiar, comforting flavours refined through fine-dining technique and elegant presentation.”</p>


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<p>The use of the word ‘elevated’ here is not pretending local ingredients are French, but honouring the produce, then dressing it properly. “Given Salon Lanson’s signature French-inspired elegance, my approach is grounded in classical French technique. Then I weave in influences from Hong Kong and the broader Asian culinary map,” he explains. “Subtle Asian accents elevate a traditional comfort dish, adding unexpected depth without overwhelming the core flavours.”</p>


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<p>And that’s an accurate summation of the lunch selections – comfort-forward, but with technique doing the heavy lifting. The Grilled Red Prawn Salad, for instance, leans into an Asian flavour logic of grilled sweetness, sesame notes and vivid dressing, while keeping the presentation polished and clean.</p>


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<p>Then there’s Pan-Fried Red Snapper, which comes with spring vegetables in a lemony, buttery white-wine sauce, and a white balsamic tomato salsa. Translation: fish that’s handled carefully, served with enough vibrancy to keep you awake, and finished with a tangy detail that feels like someone is saying, ‘Don’t fall asleep – the sun is shining.’</p>


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<p>Nowadays, every restaurant menu needs a ‘hardest dish’, and here it’s the house signature of Classic Beef Bourguignon, available at lunch and dinner. Chow calls it the biggest technical hurdle – balancing tender meat, a complex red-wine jus and plating that is homely, not stiff.</p>



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<p>If the lunchtime mains whisper refinement, the desserts are the season’s emotional support. Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Cheesecake offers a silky Japanese-style profile with passionfruit jelly and a finale of lemon sherbet plus homemade honeycomb. It’s sweet, sharp and a little playful, inviting the diner to have a jolly time.</p>


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<p>In the evening, a starter of Grilled Hokkaido Scallop arrives in a warm kombu broth, clear, gentle and intentionally focused. Grilled King Salmon, a main choice with gremolata and a macadamia crust, feels like a chef’s proclamation of ‘We can do rich, but we’ll do it with structure’. Accompaniments of kale, slow-cooked beetroot, and mustard seed and dill cream sauce impart depth without veering into heavy winter food.</p>


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<p>Dinnertime desserts maintain the theme, offering freshness as well as elegance. Vanilla Panna Cotta with pomegranate jelly is bright and visually dramatic, while Granny Smith Apple Galette is the classic French comfort move – puff pastry, cinnamon-butter apples and caramel glaze finished with vanilla ice cream – because sometimes the simplest joy is best.</p>


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<p>Salon Lanson doesn’t just change the menu according to the season; it changes how you feel while eating. It’s elegant, yes, but it’s also warm in the way that matters: food crafted with care, not just for a moment.</p>


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<p><strong>Salon Lanson</strong>, <em>1/F, Lanson Place Causeway Bay, 133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. </em>   <em><strong>Tel:</strong> 3477 6888. lansonplace.com</em>.  <em><strong>Text: </strong>Joseff Musa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Photos: </strong>Salon Lanson</em></p>


Warm Comfort: Amid a mood code of relaxed elegance, Salon Lanson shows down-to-earth elevated cuisine for spring-summer


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91412" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_33-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Orange maxi dress by CH Carolina Herrera</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91413" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_34-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Long coat, top and pants by Ralph Lauren</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91417" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_35-2-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Midi sequined dress by Ralph Lauren</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91418" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_36-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Flowy floral maxi dress by Talbot Runhof</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91420" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_37-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Brown maxi dress by CH Carolina Herrera</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91421" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_38-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Textured trench coat by Ralph Lauren</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91422" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_39-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>Satin silk jacket and atrousers by Ralph Lauren</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 8</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="782" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91423" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_310-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></figure>



<p>(Left)</p>



<p>Floral maxi dress by Talbot Runhof</p>



<p>(Right)</p>



<p>White midi dress by Talbot Runhof</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="670" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-1024x670.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91424" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-428x280.jpg 428w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-768x503.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-2048x1341.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-200x131.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/046-055-Fashion-1_June2026_3-800x524.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 9</h3>



<p>Satin silk top and pants by Ralph Lauren</p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">(left)</p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">White maxi dress by</p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">Talbot Runhof</p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">(right)</p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">Coat, utility vest and pants by Ralph Lauren</p>


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