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Hong Kong rang in 2019 with a stunning showcase of fireworks, which lit up the Victoria Harbour night sky to the hefty tune of HK$14 million. From&nbsp;Causeway Bay and Lan Kwai Fong to Tsim Sha Tsui, fireworks weren&#8217;t the only thing to brighten up the city. Hong Kong&#8217;s A-listers were equally dressed to impress, donning the haute couturest of gowns and suavest of suits to celebrate New Year&#8217;s Eve in sumptuous style.
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From amongst the glammest New Year&#8217;s Eve looks, here are our favourite outfits of the night…
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Real estate mogul and entrepreneur Emir Bahadir looked dapper as ever in this avant garde suit from Milimetric.
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Tasha Lam, founder of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.itsjustasha.com/">itsjustasha</a>, looked absolutely divine in her sparkling floral gown from Erdem, accentuated with a perfectly positioned Gucci clutch.
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Ukrainian model Lena&nbsp;Shynkaruk, was a sight to behold in her chic, deep V House of CB dress.
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We can&nbsp;always count on Fanny Sieh to make a style statement, and that she did in her vibrant fur coat and gold sequinned dress.
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Artist and founder of MARET Fine Jewellery, Dr Margaret Lee, dazzled in her elegant creme-coloured dress, alongside Guiltless founder Yen Kuok and friends.
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While her attire may be hidden under her fabulous coat, we cannot get over jewellery designer Sarah Zhuang&#8217;s darling smile!

Ringing It In: Hong Kong’s Best New Year’s Eve Looks

Fanny Sieh, co-founder and co-owner of restaurant group <a href="https://www.maximalconcepts.com/">Maximal Concepts</a>, shares her top tips for leading a balanced lifestyle and finding entrepreneurial success&#8230; 

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So, how did it all begin for you?&nbsp; 
 
Well, I was born and brought up in Hong Kong by two fantastic parents. My dad ran a successful business in the textile industry and, looking back, I think he was the perfect example of that first generation of Shanghainese entrepreneurs who made it big in Hong Kong back then. I will be forever grateful for how they brought me up. They’re the ones who motivated me to become a Grade A student, while encouraging me to try a range of different hobbies, ballet, tennis, swimming… All in all, I’d say I had a perfect childhood.
Your education was a little unconventional…
True. I started out at Maryknoll Convent School in Kowloon Tong, where English was the primary teaching language. This made me quite Westernised at a young age. At 13, I took the initiative and applied to a few prestigious prep schools on the East Coast of the US. I was eventually accepted by Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-38632 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-is-the-co-founder-and-co-owner-of-restaurant-group-Maximal-Concepts.jpg" alt="Fanny is the co-founder and co-owner of restaurant group Maximal Concepts" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-is-the-co-founder-and-co-owner-of-restaurant-group-Maximal-Concepts.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-is-the-co-founder-and-co-owner-of-restaurant-group-Maximal-Concepts-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-is-the-co-founder-and-co-owner-of-restaurant-group-Maximal-Concepts-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-is-the-co-founder-and-co-owner-of-restaurant-group-Maximal-Concepts-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-is-the-co-founder-and-co-owner-of-restaurant-group-Maximal-Concepts-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
And New York was next…
As you might imagine, nothing terribly exciting happens in Massachusetts. So, to compensate, I won a place at NYU and headed off for four very exciting years. It exposed me to people from all walks of life – Wall Street corporates, fashionistas, the arty brigade…
My major was English Literature and Humanities and, at the time, I had plans to become a psychiatrist. In the end, though, I returned to Hong Kong to work in the film industry instead. It was around that time that I really got involved with the local social scene, eventually coming to be regarded as the Queen of the Ball.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-38631 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-attributes-her-parents-for-her-independence-and-can-do-attitude.jpg" alt="The former actress has long been regarded as Queen of the Ball in the HK social circuit" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-attributes-her-parents-for-her-independence-and-can-do-attitude.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-attributes-her-parents-for-her-independence-and-can-do-attitude-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-attributes-her-parents-for-her-independence-and-can-do-attitude-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-attributes-her-parents-for-her-independence-and-can-do-attitude-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fanny-attributes-her-parents-for-her-independence-and-can-do-attitude-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
You’ve long been a champion of the healthier lifestyle. What’s the appeal there?
Oh, I love living as healthily as possible. It makes me feel lighter and more energetic, while I also sleep better, have a better complexion and even a transformed aura. Adopting this particular lifestyle has definitely changed me and only for the better.
It even led you study for degree at San Francisco Cooking School. Did that give you any particular healthy eating insights?
Firstly, I’d say, always eat what’s best for your body – you really are what you eat. Don’t go overboard with carbs and meat – throw in a few veggies and fruits. Secondly, stay away from animal fats, junk food and sweets. Swap them for healthier nibbles – avocado, salmon and natural salt-free nuts. Finally, do some research. Study nutrition and take the time to read labels when you go shopping to work out what’s healthy and what’s not. Of course, healthy eating is only part of healthy living. Exercising regularly is very important, and you also need to cultivate a healthy state of mind.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-38635 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fannys-restaurant-Mott-32-has-healthy-eating-in-its-DNA.jpg" alt="Fanny's restaurant Mott 32 has healthy eating in its DNA" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fannys-restaurant-Mott-32-has-healthy-eating-in-its-DNA.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fannys-restaurant-Mott-32-has-healthy-eating-in-its-DNA-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fannys-restaurant-Mott-32-has-healthy-eating-in-its-DNA-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fannys-restaurant-Mott-32-has-healthy-eating-in-its-DNA-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Fannys-restaurant-Mott-32-has-healthy-eating-in-its-DNA-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
As co-founder and co-owner of Maximal Concepts, the company behind a number of Hong Kong’s best regarded restaurants – notably Mott 32, Blue and Brickhouse – has your love of healthy eating informed them?
Definitely. We currently have eight restaurants, but my favourite is Mott 32. It’s an East-meets-West Chinese restaurant. While it doesn’t only serve vegetarian food, healthy eating and sustainable food quality are very much part of its DNA. Our concept is to get ingredients fresh from the farm to the table. We’ve also banned MSG, cut down on the salt and refined sugar content and prioritised the use of fresh herbs and seasonings.
What’s next for Maximal Concepts then? 
We’re very excited about Mott 32’s global roll-out. We opened our first Vancouver branch last year, with Bangkok soon to follow. The one I am most looking forward to, though, is our Las Vegas launch. While I can’t give you an exact date just yet, just watch this space…
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-38636 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/For-Fanny-attitude-skills-and-knowledge-are-the-keys-to-success.jpg" alt="For Fanny, attitude, skills and knowledge are the keys to success" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/For-Fanny-attitude-skills-and-knowledge-are-the-keys-to-success.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/For-Fanny-attitude-skills-and-knowledge-are-the-keys-to-success-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/For-Fanny-attitude-skills-and-knowledge-are-the-keys-to-success-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/For-Fanny-attitude-skills-and-knowledge-are-the-keys-to-success-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/For-Fanny-attitude-skills-and-knowledge-are-the-keys-to-success-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
As a successful businesswoman, what do you think are the key attributes that an entrepreneur needs to have?
The key is ASK – attitude, skill, knowledge – and a willingness to learn. Take notice of the world around you – its politics, its economic realities and the kind of people you find yourself among. That’s how you can spot trends at a very early stage, well before they fully emerge. Most importantly, don’t let tunnel vision hinder your mindset. Have a clear vision and try to make that a reality. I always bear in mind what Michelangelo said: “Every block of stone has a statue inside. The sculptor’s task is to find it.”
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-38637 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-former-actress-has-long-been-regarded-as-Queen-of-the-Ball-in-the-HK-social-circuit.jpg" alt="Fanny attributes her parents for her independence and can-do attitude" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-former-actress-has-long-been-regarded-as-Queen-of-the-Ball-in-the-HK-social-circuit.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-former-actress-has-long-been-regarded-as-Queen-of-the-Ball-in-the-HK-social-circuit-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-former-actress-has-long-been-regarded-as-Queen-of-the-Ball-in-the-HK-social-circuit-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-former-actress-has-long-been-regarded-as-Queen-of-the-Ball-in-the-HK-social-circuit-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-former-actress-has-long-been-regarded-as-Queen-of-the-Ball-in-the-HK-social-circuit-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
What advice would you give to the women out there who are thinking about starting their own businesses?
Don’t be a follower, be a leader – though that’s quite a challenge in the social media-fixated world of today. Basically, don’t let negative comments distract you from achieving your goals.&nbsp;There will always be people looking to tell you that certain things are beyond you, especially if you are a woman. Ignore all that. You’re not here to satisfy those people or to win their approval.
Thank you.
To read the full version of this interview, please check out the latest September 2018 issue of&nbsp;<a href="//www.gafencushop.com/">Gafencu’</a>s print magazine or the PDF version on the Gafencu app. Download the app from the Google&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gafencu.android&amp;hl=en">Play Store</a>&nbsp;or Apple&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gafencu/id541555130?mt=8">App Store</a>.
&nbsp;Text: Tenzing Thondup 
Photos: Neville Lee 
Art Direction &amp; Styling: San Wong 
Jewellery: Exclusively from <a href="https://www.bulgari.com/en-hk/products.html?root_level=315&amp;aesthetic_line=105&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZPcBRBkEiwA-avvk71t8Kdo3zko3CqXAJt1BisW-FsDbX1V4HlExr-OXLGTNgXJdmyj8hoCzagQAvD_BwE">Bulgari</a> 
Make-up: Irene Hung 
Hair: Michael Lo @ LA BIOSTHETIQUE
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Ringing It In: Hong Kong’s Best New Year’s Eve Looks

Where actress-turned-entrepreneur Fanny Sieh goes, others inevitably follow…