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If you&#8217;re looking for a unique piece of jewellery that stands out among bigger names such as Cartier and Tiffany &amp; Co. These local Hong Kong jewellery designers offer dazzling elegant pieces that are as unique as its wearer.

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HETING Jewellery by Carina Wong 
Carina Wong showcases brilliancy and versatility of thoughtful designs that bring its wearers closer to nature through its earthy-inspired aesthetics. Crafted with precious metals, gemstones to jadeite and intricately carved pearls in an artful form of texture and shapes that resemble nature&#8217;s captivating landscape.&nbsp;
L’Dezen by Payal Shah 
This brand is no stranger to the red carpet, having dressed several A-listing celebrities from Hollywood. Payal Shah puts a fun and funky twist to haute jollier, suggesting a much needed creative spark in modern sophistication with sliced stones that are both elegant and vibrantly quirky.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sarah Zhuang 
Functional elegance at its finest, Sarah Zhuang&#8217;s design offers contemporary women versatile and multifunctional pieces that are crafted to mix and match its collection of 18K gold and precious gemstones, each piece is designed to be worn in multiple styles to accommodate any modern women&#8217;s dynamic lifestyle.
Midoti by Sharong Cheung 
Sculptural and decorative wearable art that evoke delicate, ethereal and minimalist aesthetic is designer Sharong Cheung&#8217;s vision. Crafting delicate yet detailed fine jewellery using high-tech weaving technology that make threading signature motifs such as delicate knots&nbsp;with&nbsp;malleable soft metals dazzlingly artistic.
PHERES by Narcisa Pheres 
Not a stranger to the spotlight, Narcisa Pheres&#8217;s designs has had its fair share of red carpet features. Famed for being highly exclusive, this decade-old Italian fashion house puts a close focus on bold statement pieces of luxury that not only embody but elevate elegance beyond the setting and mould of contemporary styles&nbsp;
Tayma Fine Jewellery by Tayma Page Allies 
Living in colour since 2005 in the heart of Central&#8217;s Lan Kwai Fong, Tayma Page Allies&#8217; offers nothing less than an exclusive bespoke experience and carefully thought-out designs&nbsp;that cater to its wearer&#8217;s unique taste and preference. Hand picking from her own collection of gems, from Paraiba to rare black opals,&nbsp;her fun, vibrant and bedazzling designs is one for the certainly fits a confidently bold and fun-loving woman.

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Talented Hong Kong jewellery designers you simply must check out

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Narcisa Pheres, talented jewellery designer and CEO of Italian fashion label Pheres, recently added one more feather to her cap when she was invited to the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Mentorship Programme. As a mentor to the brand, she travelled to Scotland’s picturesque countryside and explored the almost ‘mystical’ process of whisky making.&nbsp;We recently caught up with Narcisa to find out more about her exhilarating experience.
How did you feel about being named a Johnnie Walker Blue Label mentor?
I was honoured to be chosen by Johnnie Walker and, more specifically, to represent the Blue Label brand because it is such a unique product.
It was also a pleasant surprise. I did not expect a woman to be chosen to represent a whisky brand in the beginning, but then I learnt that a part of Johnnie Walker’s early success was actually due to the efforts of one woman in the late 18th century. More power to us!
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How was the experience of travelling to Scotland as part of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label brand?
I went to Scotland as part of the mentorship programme for Johnnie Walker Blue Label. They invited me to explore the local scenery and to visit their distillery to learn the process behind creating each bottle.
Given my background in artisanship, design and craftsmanship, it was a thoroughly educational trip for me.
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Where did you stay?
We stayed at the Craigellachie Hotel in a beautiful part of Scotland called Speyside, which is close to the Johnnie Walker distillery.
The hotel was wonderful, and looked like a castle. In the room they even prepared lovely cashmere socks with my logo on them, as well as a beautiful vintage basket holding a complimentary bottle of whisky for me. Such a lovely touch!
What intrigued you about the Blue Label brand?
How much effort goes into making just a single bottle! Only one in every ten thousand bottles of blended whisky makes the cut to becoming a Blue Label. It’s not only about attention to detail and having the right skills, it’s also about maintaining a very high quality every single time.
Of course, this is challenging because making whisky relies so heavily on nature producing perfect crops of wheat and barley, clean water and just the right amount of rain and sunlight. Since nature isn’t so reliable, there are years where nothing is added to the Blue Label stock.
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Which part of the crafting process left an impression on you?
Watching the specialists at the Cardhu distillery – which supplies some of the best whiskies that go into Johnnie Walker blends – building the casks was simply amazing. They source rare white oak trees from America which they shape into barrels without any nails. It’s just oak and metal rings!
The casks are then fired and smoked for conditioning, which, in turn, allows the oak to flavour the whisky that is aged inside it. Attaining this level of cask-building skill can take up to ten years. I really admired their dedication to their craft.
Do you feel like this trip has inspired you?
Yes, of course. I draw inspiration from the places I travel to. Being surrounded by the beautiful Scottish countryside with its trees, clear sky, cold water and crisp air, all these things open up a brand new perspective for me. It’s a sharp contrast to being in Hong Kong!
Thank you!
Interview: Sadia Lima 
Text: Tenzing Thondup

Johnnie Walker Blue Label mentor Narcisa Pheres talks about her trip to their distillery in Scotland

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Narcisa Pheres on her amazing vocabulary and spicy Japanese chocolate…

Narcisa Pheres

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Narcisa Pheres runs her own Tokyo-headquartered Italian fashion house with studios around the world. She also designs and sells jewellery, while advising on investing in fine art and even finer wines.

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You are involved in quite a range of business sectors. Why do you think your career has proved to be quite so eclectic?
I am a professionally-certified diamond expert and jewellery designer and so, about 18 years ago, I began buying diamonds for Japanese collectors. A number of the buyers liked the centre stone, but not the jewellery itself. They would then ask me to re-design it for them. That was the beginning of my jewellery line. Later, I became quite interested in fashion design. So off I went to Milan to study the design aspect of fashion, then to London to learn more about the marketing side. Ultimately, this led me to launching my men’s fashion line in Tokyo some 10 years ago.
Given my background, I get invited to lecture on investing in jewellery and gem stones, as well as in fine art and wines. I recently organised one of the largest purchases of impressionist art outside of Europe. It was a very complicated project, but also quite fascinating. Given a choice, I prefer to deal in the old masters and rarely handle any contemporary art – unless, of course, I know the artists personally.
I also advise film stars, politicians, celebrities and even royalty as to how to dress for success or just how to dress to impress. Most of my clients know what they want and I just add a hint of colour and that extra finishing touch. You only ever have a few seconds to create a first impression – one that must last – so it’s vitally important to get it right. People need something to remember you by, that special element that makes all the difference. It’s a part of my work that I really thoroughly enjoy.
Sentient robots – ever on the cards or purely the stuff of sci-fi?
I work with someone who is very involved with robotics and artificial intelligence and so I am sure that will come to pass. The current thinking is that robots will be able to make decisions at a certain level, but probably not as intelligently as humans. Many of our own decisions, however, are based on statistical analysis and that’s something robots can handle with ease.
If you had your own TV show, what would you like it to be about?
Well, I have had a few and I know what they were about. I think now, though, I would change my direction. I’d love to host a show about travel and lifestyles. I enjoy travel and I am doing a lot of work now with spas, while also looking at exploring exotic places. It would be great to introduce some of the more interesting destinations to people. There are too many fashion shows on TV nowadays, though, and sadly they are mass-produced and lacking in any real quality. I would like to integrate fashion into lifestyle, while also considering its wider impact. All the current street fashion, for instance, is non-biodegradable and, in its own way, it is helping to destroy the earth. Fads change too quickly, so clothes become out-dated while they are still virtually new. I want to make fewer clothes, but of a higher quality so people will wear them for longer. I would like to mix these ideas up with, travel, food, eco-friendly living and green hotels. I’d like to show you can have a good life, be fashionable and still be “green.”
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What’s your take on the current crop of reality shows?
Project Runway, to be fair, did help a number of aspiring designers to suddenly become well known. America&#8217;s Next Top Model also did some good for the beauty industry. I am less convinced of the value of things like Keeping Up With The Kardashians. It displays the fashion world in the most negative way. Suddenly these people have become muses for all the famous fashion shows. It’s quite sad. Up and coming brands are using these sort of people to get their messages across on social media. If they have these people in mind when they are designing their latest looks, then the whole fashion world is in trouble.
When did you last go to the cinema?
I went a few weeks back. I like to have a Saturday movie night every now and again. The last one I remember seeing was The Martian. That was quite a while ago now though.
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Is there a word that you feel you use too often?
“Amazing” – it is something I am always saying. I suppose it is better than “awesome” or “bloody.” I like that word. It relates to my state of mind. It is a very happy word and I’m a happy person. I find it can also be used in so many different instances.
What’s the worst advice that you’ve ever been given?
I am sure there’s been lots of such advice, but I never listen. I generally like to make my own mistakes. I suppose quite often, when I ask for advice, I am actually looking for confirmation of something I’ve already decided about. My husband always says to me: “Why do you ask me when you already have the answer?” I tell him that I have to check that my decision is right. If I make a mistake, then I really only have myself to blame.
Where do your children go to school?
They go to Beacon Hill School – part of the English Schools Foundation. We live near Kowloon Station, so we are in the capture area for that school. I am really happy with it. My eldest daughter – my seven-year-old – loves the school. The younger one is just five so doesn’t understand much yet. The school really promotes creativity and encourages art, playing the piano, public speaking, anything like that. They also stage debates, which I think is amazing for seven year olds. They are always exploring and discovering new things.
In your view, who is the greatest person to have ever lived?
Oh there are so many. Probably at the top of my list would be the great Greek mathematicians and philosophers – Plato and Socrates – or some of the more recent scientific figures, Einstein, Galileo, Edison, Da Vinci … Da Vinci was one of the most incredible. You have to wonder just how he had the time to do all the science-related things that he did, as well as his paintings. We mustn’t forget other amazing people, though, people like Mother Teresa. Greatness really depends on how you change other people’s lives – what you leave behind.
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Do you believe in the death penalty?
As a punishment, no. I don’t think anything gives us the right to kill. Imprisonment for life I understand. Take away a person’s freedom, but not their life. That makes us no better than the people we are trying to punish. I don’t see that it’s ever proved to be a deterrent. Life imprisonment gives people a long time to think about what they’ve done and is actually a far more severe form of punishment in many ways.
Which do you think is the most overpaid profession?
Banking. Look at the whole financial meltdown. Everyone was just focused on getting their bonuses and were too bullish on the markets. It’s a different story now, but a lot of people got hurt back in 2008 on account of all that greed. Plastic surgery is another overpaid profession. It does absolutely nothing for humanity. I can accept reconstructive surgery after an accident or an injury. The whole plastic surgery thing is quite prevalent in the fashion arena due to the superficial nature of the industry and the huge insecurities that go with it. Then again, the whole fashion industry is based on other people’s insecurity.
Is there a TV show you particularly detest?
I suppose I don’t really hate anything on TV that much. If I am not enjoying something, I just turn off the TV. Hong Kong could do a lot better in terms of TV. They should do more to promote travel and Hong Kong’s cultural heritage, all those little things that make this place so absolutely unique.
What was your most extravagant purchase?
A chinchilla coat that I bought in Saks on Fifth Avenue earlier this year. I needed something warm for a ball that I was attending in Monte Carlo in March. I felt rather guilty afterwards. It was just a small bolero coat.
What is in your handbag right now?
Credit cards, my driving licence, some money – in a number of different currencies. I don’t know why I always have a certain amount of US dollars with me. Some make-up, some extra jewellery for the photo shoot today, an Octopus card, my laptop computer and two phones. One is my personal phone and the other one takes better pictures, which is important in my line of business.
What’s your greatest indulgence?
Oh I have a few. I love chocolate. I’d like to say spas, but no, its chocolate – especially dark chocolate made from more than 70 percent cocoa. I also like many of the Japanese chocolates – the ones with spices inside. The Japanese make some of the most amazing – that word again – chocolates. I also love good wine and cheese, especially the wines from the Bordeaux region. I also love good champagne. I try and have a champagne brunch every weekend if I can.
Are you a good listener or good talker?
I don’t think I am a good listener. I admit it. I tend to listen at the beginning and get an idea of what is needed. As I am usually operating in an advisory role, I am expected to talk more. I listen a lot when I am with friends.
What is your favourite style of food?
Japanese, without a doubt, though I am also very partial to fine French cuisine. I especially like duck à l’orange. As a lover of seafood, I am very found of sushi and sashimi. When I am in Japan, I go to those little tiny corner family-style restaurants. You find you’re always in for something of a surprise. There are some places where they have no menu. They just ask if you have any allergies and then make a special dish to surprise you. I love that sort of thing.
Do you keep a diary?
Yes, I do. I like to go back and read things over again. Even my daughter keeps a diary. It is such a busy world. Sometimes I can’t even remember what I had for breakfast, let alone what I did yesterday. I feel duty-bound to write things down for posterity.
Thank you.
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