BEAUX Magazine - Volume 5

BEAUX THE WINTER ISSUE

FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JEFF IP TIMMOTHY LEE WENDY LIU IGOR OUSSENKO GUISEPPE REGGIANI CLARENS TYSON NESTA YEUNG NORM YIP

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who's who

Publisher & Creative Director: Norm Yip | Fashion Director & Chief Editor: Patryk Chaou | Fashion Stylists: Patryk Chaou, Bhisan Rai | Assistants: Marco Ho, MC Max, Reve Ryuu | Writers: Jefferson Mendoza, Komphech Akkarasetthi, Cherry Chaicharn | Designer: Norm Yip | Assistant Editor: Leroy Luar

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Taking the helm of the last issue of Beaux for 2011 was not an easy task. It is endless hours of sorting through press releases, photo shoot preparations, writing, chasing deadlines and sleepless nights. But we are lucky to have the contributions from many talented photographers and stylists as well as writers, which make what Beaux is: a collaboration of a group of creative people putting our hearts and efforts together. The result is what we are presenting to you now.

I hesitate to say this is the Christmas issue, but no doubt with the holiday seasons just around the corner, it is hard to ignore this special holiday as we all begin to prepare for festivities and celebrations. The joys of sharing and giving are what makes Christmas so extraordinary and often we all get caught up in the material world that we forget an act of kindness to those in need is just as significant.

But we have not forgotten those who are always looking for ideas to that special gift under the tree. I believe this issue of Beaux will give you many valuable tips and suggestions, and in case anyone on the Beaux team is on your gift giving list, we have given you our Christmas wish list as well! We don’t ask for much!

I will not go into too much details here of what this issue is about. I think the pages can speak for themselves. We are, however, very grateful to everyone who has supported Beaux from our first issue on; from the Beaux team, to fashion brands, contributors, our readers and everyone who believed in Beaux. We have no better way to show our gratitude than to now, present you with our latest.

Beaux will be going through our second phase after the New Year, so stay tune for bigger and better things in the near future!

Again, here it is our Christmas gift to you, Beaux Magazine. I hope you will like it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year to you all! Peace!

Patryk Chaou Chief Editor

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06 AGENDA 14 BRAND STORY Ethan Ruan and Cartier Ballons Bleau by Komphech Akkarasetthi 22 BRAND STORY Moncler: Bearing the Winter Colds of Fashion by Jefferson Mendoza 28 BEAUX’S Wishlist for Christmas 32 WHAT’S HOT FOR HIM 42 WHAT’S HOT FOR HER 48 SHOOT OUT ‘Le Temps de L’Après Midi’ by Wendy Liu 70 COVER STORY ‘More Than a Pretty Face... Lawrence Wong’ by Patryk Chaou 84 SHOOT OUT ‘Endless Summer’ by Giuseppe Reggiani 94 SHOOT OUT ’Forest Nypmph’ by Norm Yip 114 SHOOT OUT ‘Pythagorus’ Theorum’ by Timmothy Lee 124 SHOOT OUT ‘It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything’ by Jeff Ip 138 SHOOT OUT ‘She’s So Fashion’ by Clarens Tyson 146 SHOOT OUT ‘The Pleasure Priniciple’ by Norm Yip 158 SHOOT OUT ‘Versace for H&M’ by Jeff Ip 166 SHOOT OUT ‘Equus’ by Nesta Yeung 174 SHOOT OUT ‘It’s only me that you want’ by Norm Yip 182 BEAUTé Battling the Winter Chills for Our Skin by Komphech Akkarasetthi 188 MUSE ALOUD ‘Seriously, Fashion’ by Patryk Chaou 192 RELAX ‘Haven of Life’ by Cherry Chaicharn

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74 SHOOT OUT ‘Welcome to Ekaterinburg’ by Igor Oussenko

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WENDY LIU

CLARENS TYSON

GIUSEPPE REGGIANI

Born and raised in the US, and at a tender age of 19, Wendy is perhaps one of the youngest photographers Beaux has worked with. Having lived in New York, California, Tokyo and Hong Kong, she has a perfect eye for details and her photos are sensitive and passionate.

Clarens Tyson is a young photographer from Montreal, Canada. Photography is just a small part of the creative imagination of this 21 years old artist . He started experimenting with photography in February 2011; his goal is to express his vision to the world through photography through fashion, film, and styling.

Giuseppe Reggiani hails from Italy, having made his first start in photographing American vintage cars in 2001 using film cameras. He says that from that point onwards, his goal was to become a ‘real’ photographer. Having never trained as a photographer, he learnt most of his trade from friends, in particular Jacopo Manfren, who he considers a master at photography.

Beaux Fashion Director Patryk Chaou and Make Up & Beauty Director Wil Wu teams her up to create one of the most beautiful and sensual spreads featuring some of the few best fashion brands for Fall / Winter 2011. thesunlighter.blogspot.com

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His fashion work has been featured in online magazines in Italy, Spain, Germany, and England. Some musicians he has photographed include Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Stray Cats. He has exhibited his work in Sevilla, Madrid, London, Modena, and Bologna, always seeking his own personal vision in his work.

For BEAUX magazine, we are pleased to feature his editorial ‘Endless Summer’, partially inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper. grpix.net

TIMMOTHY LEE

IGOR OUSSENKO

JEFF IP

Timothy Chuck Hin Lee (Timmothy Lee) is a 26 years old Hong Kong born Canadian image maker, He graduated in Niagara College with a a graphic design diploma and an illustration degree at Ontario Art and Design University. His job is to not only provide visual solutions to client, but also satisfy his own expressions. He is now currently located in Hong Kong to contintue presuing his dreams.

BEAUX discovered the incredible work of Russian photographer Igor Oussenko through the web by chance on the Behance network. An avid fashion and beauty photographer, Igor’s whose work has appeared in numerous Russian and foreign magazines.

After studying at the Photography Institue of Hong Kong in 2006, he started working eagerly as an assistant photographer.

He likes movies,music,graphic design, illustration, arts, photography, fashion, sports, skateboarding and breakdancing.

Constantly looking for creative ideas and oppotunities, this young man is someone to look out for.

We are pleased to have him share with us ‘Welcome to Ekaterinburg’, a shoot on location in his hometown Russia.

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Photography inspires him greatly, and he is always on the search for new ideas to add to his portfolio.

He is constantly observing the things around him, and believes that a photograph can be more than a mere image. jeffip.com

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METROPOLIS BY A/X ARMANI EXCHANGE Since the launch of the brand in 1991 in the U.S., the label A/X Armani Exchange has gained popularity amongst the young fashionable crowds.

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For this Fall / Winter season, the brand takes you to Metropolis, a modern city sharply divided between style and scandal.

It is an urban arena where social wanderers brings in a new dressing of power--strong, confident and seductive.

The collection is a perfect balance between sophisticated modern refinement and the edge of urban structure. Style savvy and street-smart, the perfect Armani Exchange Girl lives life to the fullest and is always ready for the next adventure. Feminine flight suits, impeccably proportioned outerwear in leather, shearlings and fun-fur.

Visit the nearest A/X Armani Exchange store in your area to experience METROPOLIS.

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GEEK CHIC WITH DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Famous for her wrapped dress, New York designer Diane von Furstenberg introduces her Harper Connect Handbag this fall with a custom cut tablet pocket that effortlessly unzips to reveal your favourite gadgets on the go.

Whether you are checking your emails while sitting at a coffee shop, or stealing a quick glance on Facebook from your best friend at a cocktail party, the Connect screams Geek Chic. With it’s signature Harper hardware, a chain link strap, and a detachable tassel, it’s high-fashion meets high-function.

The Harper Connect Bag is available in two colours--black and luggage available at all Diane von Furstenberg boutiques in Hong Kong.

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Diane herself found the bag to be love at first sight. “Imagine the most elegant handbag that unzips to reveal your favourite toy,” explains the designer. “It is important to embrace technology, and it is all about making a connection.”

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BOTTEGA VENETA CHARITIBALE INITIATIVE IN HELPING JAPANESE YOUTHS AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE Bottega Veneta proudly announces a charitable initiative in Japan to help those affected by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The initiative will provide opportunity for 3 Japanese youths affected to travel to Italy and participate in a 3 month long advanced course developed

by Bottega Veneta in collaboration with Universita IUAV di Venezia and Giacomo Rumor--Centro Produttivita Veneto Foundation, encompassing bag design and product development.

This initiative is open to Japanese students or recent graduates between 18 - 30 affected by the natural disaster. Three lucky candidates will be selected will travel to Italy in January 2012 where they will provided a complete view of all the stylistic and technical details relating to the planning and construction of high quality leather bags and will learn practical techniques used in high-quality leather

interfacing directly from skilled technicians and craftsmen.

“Bottega Veneta is deeply committed to nurturing of the abilities of young people,” says President and CEO Marco Bizzarri.

“We believe this is an immeasurable opportunity by enabling these young designers with the opportunity to receive valuable life-long skills to succeed in their future careers, and are pleased to be a part of this meaningful and socially committed initiative.”

During this year’s Fashion’s Night Out festivities in Japan, 10% of sales from that day at the brand’s Omotesando store in Tokyo will be donated in support of the student initiative.

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QEELIN BAO PING CAMPAIGN Inspired by the caves of Dunhuang during his visit in 1997, Creative Director Dennis Chan decided to bring modernity into China’s arts and craftsmanship with Qeelin.

Blending the mythical essence of Chinese cultural heritage with the excellence of French craftsmanship through the medium of contemporary fine jewelry design.

To capture Qeelin’s newest 2011 Collection “Bao Ping,” Dennis recently teamed up with acclaimed French photographer Sandra Fourqui, for a shoot at Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte just south of Paris.

Steeped in the grandeur of 17th Century architecture and exquisite and eclectic ornamentation, Vaux-le-Vicomte seamlessly matches Qeelin’s philosophy of combining time-honoured crasftamanship with bold innovation and individuality.

Merging 300 years of ancient Chinese art with French history, the castle served as a fitting backdrop for the “Bao Ping” Campaign. Like many of Qeelin’s bestloved collections, Bao Ping fuses aesthetic and cultural traditions of East and West by drawing on the legend of ancient Chinese Bao Ping vases which symbolized security and harmony, a quick peek inside reveals a fresh and modern kaleidoscope of colours. www.qeelin.com

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Launched in Paris in 2004, Qeelin has become a recognized international fine jewelry brand instantly.

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MCL FOR KAREN MOK Asian actress and singer-songwriter Karen Joy Morris or otherwise known by her fans as Karen Mok, recently announced her marriage to her German-born boyfriend Johannes on October 1, 2011 in Florence Italy.

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In the wedding ceremony, Karen wore a special designed tiara by jewelry designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza.

Full of passion, the Tiara is covered with flowers bloom pattern enamel handset with 7.37 carats of sparkling pink sapphires and a luxurious 0.92 carats of amethyst and nine bright pearls.

Matthew’s unique design style blends ancient and modern aesthetics full of Gothic bohemian styles which perfectly reveal Karen’s unique fashion elegance and self-confidence of feminine beauty.

The tiara is a perfect blend of harmony, fashionability and individuality which Karen is also famous for.

Matthew launched his jewelry line MCL in 1998 and since the launch, the fashion world has fallen head over heels for his Bohemian-Luxe designs. Drawing inspirations from his travels in India, South East Asia, Japan and Europe and combining his technical expertise in jewelry making with his background in architecture and sculpture, MCL designs are unique and full of strong three dimensional structure that are not often found in contemporary jewelry designs.

L'ORÉAL ABSOLUT REPAIR CELLULAR PRODUCTS L’Oréal is the number one professional worldwide brand and the successful business partner with over one million hairdressers around the world.

Building on Fundamental Research discoveries, L’Oréal Professional has created ABSOLUT REPAIR CELLULAR and is proud to announce the launch of two new products--Blow-dry Spray and ThermoRepairing Milk.

With the technology not only to protect hair from heat, it transfer the heat energy to repariing power to maximize the repair function. Hair becomes detangled, smooth and healthy.

The Blow-dry Spray is recommended to frequent hair dryer and hot tong users.

The Lactic Acid in the product is capable of reaching the core of each hair strand to

recreate ionic junctions to lastingly restore cellar cohesion to the hair fibre. Through the heat in the hair dryers, damanged hair will in fact, become stronger, softer and smoother.

The Thermo-Repairing Milk helps protect hair from heat damages and transfer the heat energy to repairing power. The active ingredients in the product will be locked up into the hair by thermal energy and the hair becomes visibly soft and shiny after use.

The Absolut Repair Cellular Products is available at all L’Oréal Professionnel partner salons.

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Celebrate A New Drinking Fashion This Christmas With Veuve Clicquot Rosé Veuve Clicquot proudly presents the innovative Veuve Clicquot Rosé Shopping Bag. It’s foldable, resuable and totally a must-have fashion accessory for your perfect bottle of Veuve Clicquot this holiday. With its trompe-l’oeil effect and fashionable top-stitching, the bag will add a note of elegance to any contemporary lifestyle.

Sophisticated but without compromising funcationality, the shopping bag will ensure that the bottle remains at the ideal tasting temperature for up to 2 hours.

Founded in 1722, the House of Veuve Clicquot still remains loyal to its founding principle: “only one quality, the finest.”

And the House has also become wellknown through the centuries for their cutting edge ideas. This season, the jubliant pink hue is induced in the

new Rosé Shopping Bag to make it unequivocally unique. The interior of the bag is designed with aluminum foil and PET laminted 1.5 mm EPE foam with a reinforced base so as to protect your precious bottle of Veuve Clicquot and guarantee the ultimate tasting experience.

The Veuve Clicquot Rosé Shopping Bag will be available at Watson’s Wine starting from December at a retail of HKD525 per set.

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Bally's 160 Anniversary Collection

Bally Creative Directors Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler have taken inspiration from the brand’s impressive archive to deliver a flawfless aray of pieces that capture not only the brand’s very essence, but also an innovative interpretation of Bally’s creativity and craftsmanship.

Characterized by soft lines and vibrant seasonal colours, each piece carries the specially designed 160th logo that incorporates the Bally crest and reflects the brand’s enduring legacy.

For the men’s collection, an ensemble of shoes, bags and accessories were created to reflect a contemporary interpretation of the brand’s timeless appeal.

Inspired by its rich archive and designed to showcase Bally’s excellence as leather craftsmen, the 160th Anniversary Collection is the embodiment of the brand’s modern and innovative design principles.

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Bally’s celebrates its 160th Anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, the brand has created the Edelweiss Collection for women which pays homage to the brand’s Swiss heritage and passion for sophisticated style since 1851.

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Ethan Ruan and Cartier Ballon Bleu

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by Komphech Akkarasetthi

In 1847, Louis-François Cartier inherited a small jewelry workshop from his master Adophe Picard at 29, Rue Montorgueil in Paris and founded the House of Cartier. When Princess Mathilde, niece of Napoleon I and cousin to Emperor to Napoleon III made her first purchase from Cartier, the House quickly became synonymous with luxurious jewelries and coveted watches worn by Royalties from France, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Greece, Belgium, Romania, Egypt, Albania and Serbia. Even far away kingdoms such as Siam was not immune to Cartier’s charm. Cartier became known as the “Joaillier des Rois, Roi des Joailliers” (Jeweller to Kings, King of Jewellers).

Today, the House operates more than 200 stores in 125 countries across the globe and produces a large range of products from exclusive timepieces and jewelries to leather goods and eyewear. In keeping constant with the House’s innovation and heritage of quality, Cartier has recently teamed up with Taiwanese heartthrob Ethan Ruan for their Ballon Bleu Collection.

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While growing up, Ethan has always been taught to become a dependable and responsible man and this is something he has always tried to achieve. His one hero in his life is his grandfather.

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In person, Ethan possesses the rare innocence and naivety of a boy and the warm romantics of a man.

Having started his career as a model, he was exposed to fashion at a young age. At the same time, Ethan is athletic and outgoing, and also enjoys sports such as swimming and car racing.

His personality is exactly what Cartier Ballon Bleu Collection represents- it is the pinstriped suit banker or an uninhibited devil-may-care young man driving down a country road looking for trouble. Suitable for the age 18 – 38, the Ballon Bleu is a reflection of every man’s dream—whether he is innocent, romantic or someone totally unexpected and always looking for excitement.

This is also the reason for Ethan’s choice for the Ballon Bleu. The watch’s elegance matches Ethan’s personality perfectly. “No matter which style of the Ballon Bleu, once you put it on, it will change your feeling about yourself—a feeling I cannot get from other watches,” explains Ethan.

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With his recent win of the Best Actor Award at the Taiwan Golden Horse Film Awards last year for his role in the movie “Monga,” Ethan Ruan has always been pushing himself in the roles he plays. His humble beginning as a model to becoming one of the most sought after film stars in Asia has also been greatly reflected his metamorphosis from a vibrant teenager to a sophisticated young man.

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Ethan has learnt this adage a most important thing a man his family and al

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at a young age and feels the can do is to love and protect l those he loves.

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While growing up, Ethan has always been taught to become a dependable and responsible man and this is something he has always tried to achieve. His one hero in his life is his grandfather. “No matter if my grandfather was in his up or down point in his life, he has always thought of his family first. And no matter how bad a situation is, he has always used love to accept and resolve the situation.” Ethan has learnt this adage at a young age and feels the most important thing a man can do is to love and protect his family and all those he loves. He hopes one day, he too can be in the same position as his grandfather.

He has also found that his understanding of love greatly reflects the Cartier Trinity Collection. “I admire very much the meaning behind the Trinity Collection of love between spouse, friends and family. For me, all three things are very important and if any one of these parts is missing, my life will not be complete at all. Therefore, if I have to choose one thing to represent my love for someone, I will definitely choose Trinity.”

The Ballon Bleu collection is something Ethan definitely wants to pass on to his children. “A watch for a man is not only an instrument for telling time, but also a reflection of memories the passing of time represents. It may take me a long time, in order for me to pass down my Ballon Bleu to my son, because I want him to understand the importance of the watch and the importance of the experiences and situations he will meet in life and what they mean for him. It is only at the right time and situation I will give him my Ballon Bleu watch.”

All photos courtesy of Cartier Asia.

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While growing up, Ethan has always been taught to become a dependable and responsible man and this is something he has always tried to achieve.

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BRAND STORY

MONCLER:

Bearing the Winter Colds of

By Jefferson Mendoza

Igloo Alaska Expedition, 1964. Photo courtesy of Moncler Archives

From the coldest winds found at the highest mountain all the way down to the street level, Moncler’s signature quilted jackets have become the first choice of winter garment for celebrities, athletes, and international singers to name a few.

Established in France in 1952 and then becoming an Italian brand in 1992, Moncler has continuously embraced the changing of the times for 60 years.

Combining technology and nature, mountain and city, functionality and aesthetics, such criteria thus put Moncler the most recognizable label at the international level.

At the initial stage, the goose feathers are cared in specific and controlled areas where strict and proper techniques are carefully followed since the goose down are at the very of quilt-jacket making. The down have proven to have an 85 percent insulating power and a lightness that allows little clothing undernearth.

Real Experience Do Matter

Fashion

Moncler was first introduced six decades ago when French entrepreneur René Hamillon created equipments based from quilted materials to combat the harsh reality of mountain climbing at a high altitude when the weather is unstable at any given time. Hamillon’s visionary creations have inspired change in the way people wear winter clothing. For one, winter athletes have used Moncler’s as part of their successful performance in their sports.

A Quilted Jacket with Multiple Functions Moncler has launched a wide array of collections

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Why is Moncler so popular?

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BRAND STORY

Chevalier: Moncler Fall / Winter 2011 Collection

Rousseau: Moncler Fall / Winter 2011 Collection

throughout the years. Its Fall/Winter 2012 collections, for instance, have been created by different designers from countries like Japan. In the Moncler V collection, Japanese designer Hiroki Nakamura reinvented 20 historic pieces from the Moncler archive with distinctive inspirations like an eclectic mix of patchwork and using a color palette of orange, red, and turquoise. Meanwhile in the Gamme Bleu collection, designer Thom Browne uses British tweeds and English wools to create a hand-tailored collection.

For the Moncler woman, the Moncler S collection is an example of futuristic and ultra-feminine creativity of which was designed by Japanese designer Chitose Abe. The Moncler S quilted jackets have flowing lines, airy shapes and formal purity.

Moncler’s other collections include inspirations taken from aviators, seafarers, and a focus on female high couture.

Aubert: Moncler Fall / Winter 2011 Collection

Zin: Moncler Fall / Winter 2011 Collection

Moncler Against Frauds Quality control is important for Moncler. Launched in the 2009 spring/summer collection, Monclear had wanted to reinforce the authenticity of its products through a verification system.

Monclear, with the involvement of the Certiligio service, has devised a system where the consumer can check if a garment is authentic by looking at the unique, item-level identification code that is sewn on each label and then can be confirmed by inputing the code at www.certilogo.com.

And in October 2010, Moncler went even further when it adopted the first E-commerce – an extension of the Certiligo service specifically designed for preventing customers from unintentionally purchasing fakes on the Internet. So far, Moncler has seized thousands of fake garments, created a list of unauthorized websites and has recovered domains affected by the fake selling scheme.

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Moncler Today Moncler also has a line of accessories to chose from and its quilt jackets come in different shapes and sizes for all ages – making winter bearable and fashionable at the same time no matter how strong the wind might be.

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www.moncler.com

Alaska Expedition, 1964 Photo Courtesy of Moncler Archives

BEAUX’S wishlist for Christmas

BHISAN: ROTTWEILER FELTED GABARDINE SHIRT

BY GIVENCHY

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DARLENE: CARTIER LOVE BANGLE IN YELLOW GOLD

CELIA: ETERNAMÉ CO EMBRASE NECKLACE

PATRYK: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN PLATAS GALUCHAT

CHERRY: ERIC ET LYDIE FOREIGN AFFIRMATION RING

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JEFFERSON: ROGER DUBUIS STEEL LA MONÈGASQUE AUTOMATIC

SAISANGEETH: CHLOE LEATHER IPAD CASE

MARCO: RICK OWENS LEATHER HIGH TOP SNEAKERS

GURJIT: CELINE LUGGAGE IN PLAID

BEAUX’S wishlist for Christmas

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NORM: ALL BLACK LEICO M9

SAISANGEETH: DREAM VACATION AT THE EXTREME WOW OCEAN HAVEN AT W KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

CHERRY: YOGA RETREAT CHIVA SOM, HUA HIN THAILAND

PATRYK: WHITE IPHONE 4S IN 64G

KANNIS: CANON EOS550D

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JEFFERSON: ROMANTIC TRIP AT THE ALILA RESORT BANGALORE, INDIA

WHAT’S HOT FOR HER

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Photographed by Norm Yip

D Bag, Tod’s

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Top Left: Faux Fur Clutch, Prada Top Right: Fur Cap & Wool Clutch, Burberry Bottom Left: Chain Necklace, Pandora Bottom Right: Suede Platforms, Burberry

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Lace Knot Clutch & Nec

cklace, Bottega Veneta

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Mongolian Lamb Skin Boots, Moncler

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Earrmuffs & Gloves, Marc Jacobs

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WHAT’S HOT FOR HIM

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Photographed by Norm Yip

Bejeweled Belt, Shiatzy Chen

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Top Left: Leather Loafers, Burberry Top Right: Sunglasses, Tod’s Bottom Left: Vodka, Absolut Bottom Right: Wool Tote, Coach

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Leather Oxfor

rds, Cole Haan

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Shoot Out

LE TEMPS DE L’APRÈS MIDI

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Photographer > Wendy Liu Art & Fashion Direction > Patryk Chaou Styling Assistant > Marco Ho Hair & Make Up > Wil Wu, MC Max & Kido So All Fur Throws & Pilllows > G.O.D.

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Bra Top / La Perla Shearling Coat / Shanghai Tang Wool Skirt / Bottega Veneta

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Dress / Wondaland from the Collectives Fur Jacket / Bally

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Dress / Milin from the Collectives

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Dress / DKNY Fur Collar Coat / Gucci Earrings / Paspaley

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Dress & Strap Heels / Bottega Veneta Fur Vest / Mulberry Fur Coat in Back / Gucci

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Fur Jacket / Gucci Bra Top / La Perla Skirt / Versace Eaarrings / Paspaley

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Lace Dress / Bottega Veneta Fur Coat / Marc by Marc Jacobs Earrings / Paspaley

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Lace Dress / Bottega Veneta Fur Coat / Marc by Marc Jacobs Earrings / Paspaley

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Dress / Wondaland from the Collectives Fur Vest / Bally Earrings / Paspaley

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Dress / Milin from the Collectives Belt / Mulberry

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cover story

More Than A Pretty Face...

Lawrence Wong

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By Patryk Chaou Photographed By Norm Yip Lawrence and I first made contact on Friendster through an old colleague’s introduction 8 or 9 years ago. At the time we met, Lawrence was already modeling and had been participating in numerous theatre and television productions since the age of 15. He was even nominated in 2002 for the DBS Life! Theatre Awards for his work in the play “This is Not An Apple”.

In December of 2005, I finally had a chance to meet Lawrence in person at a small Indian hawker stall selling delicious roti pratas and Indian milk teas where we ended up chatting the night away.

My first impression of Lawrence was that of a boy who is going to get far. He may have been struggling to survive then, but it will not be long before he will become big. Touted as Singapore Female Magazine 50 Most Gorgeous People in 2004 and AsiaOne 2007 Face Of the Year, Lawrence has attracted a lot of advertisers and clients with his good looks. Some of the notable commercial work he has done includes L’Oreal, Milo, Starhub, MTV Asia, Marybrown, Sony, McDonald’s, Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Changi Airport and KFC; to name a few. He has also hosted numerous product launches such as Olympus Camera, Swatch, Guiness Beer, Lipton Tea, Clarins Men Skincare, Virgin Mobile and more.

However, Lawrence is more than just a pretty face. He is soft-spoken and well mannered and yet - when he stands in front of a camera - he automatically transforms himself into another persona. He knows exactly how to place himself in front of an audience and is very charismatic in front of the camera. Seeing his professionalism as an artiste, one can immediately see that he is destined to go far.

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With a strong mind to better himself as a performer, Lawrence also underwent singing and dancing lessons and spends a lot of his free time composing songs and writing lyrics. He is currently hosting a popular fashion and lifestyle television programme for Malaysia’s 8TV called “8 Style.� He has also starred in eight different television dramas from Singapore and Malaysia in the past 2 years and has quickly risen to become one of the most well-known faces in these two countries.

With an ambition for bigger things, his next goal is Taiwan and the Mainland Chinese market. Seeing his determination and his raw talents, it will not be surprising to see him reaching his goals faster than we can expect.

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Shoot Out

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WELCOME TO EKATERINBURG

Photographer - Igor Oussenko Model - Olga Khodko Stylist - Georgy Rushev Mua - Evgenia Subbotkina Hairdresser - Yana Slometskaya Producer - Nikita Zabelin

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Jacket / La Maison Du Couturier Shirt / MSGM Trousers / La Maison Du Couturier Shoes / Kalliste Headscarf / La Maison Du Couturier Necklace / Lorilo Belt / MSGM

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Jacket / MSGM Shirt / MSGM Trousers / MSGM Shoes / Kalliste Necklace / Georgy Rushev Belt / MSGM Bag / Nutsa Modebadze

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Coat / MSGM Dress / La Maison Du Couturier Shoes / Kalliste Necklace and bracelet / Georgy Rushev

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Jacket / La Maison Du Couturier Shirt /MSGM Trousers / La Maison Du Couturier Shoes / Kalliste Headscarf / La Maison Du Couturier Necklace / Lorilo Belt / MSGM

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Coat / La Maison Du Couturier Top / MSGM Skirt / MSGM Silver Necklace / Maripossa Necklace and bracelets / Georgy Rushev

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ENDLESS SUMMER

photography > giuseppe reggiani styling > federica migliazza make up > gaia ivona model > sara fratzack @ fashion model milano location > northern italy thanks to > jacopo manfren

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fur jacket / marco de vincenzo black cablat / moi multiple skirt / fiuliano fujiwara

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fur jacket / marco de vincenzo black cablat / moi multiple skirt / fiuliano fujiwara shoes / frankie morello

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jacket / tom rebl foulard / vintage

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dress & shoes / frankie morello

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black cablat / moi multiple gilet / lorella signorino atelier fringes / tom rebl

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F O R E S T

Photographer > Norm Yip Art Direction & Fashion Direction > Patryk Chaou Styling >Syan & Marco MakeUp > Wil Wu & MC Max Hair Styling > Ryan Chan, Marcus Lam & Daniel at Toni & Guy Models > Hindley, Nic A, Bridge, & Vivien

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Nic: All Gucci Vivien: Dress by Escada Fur by Atsuro Tayama Belt by Salvatore Ferragamo

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Vivien: Dress by Bally Hindley: All by Dunhill

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Hindley: All by Dunhill

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Hindley: All YSL Vivien: Dress & Shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo Fur Jacket by Atsuro Tayama

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PYTHAGORAS’ THEORUM

Photography > Timmothy Lee Art Direction > Timmothy Lee / Patryk Chaou Make Up & Hair > Reve Ryuu Model > Wayne C All Outfits > Diesel Black Gold

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Photographer / Jeff Ip Stylist / Bhisan Rai Model / Jesus @ Synergy Models

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(Both Pages) Shirt - Dunhill Belt - Bottega Veneta Necklace - H&M

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(Both Pages) Leather Pants - Bottega Veneta Necklace - H&M

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Coat - Dunhill Tuxedo Jacket - H&M Poetry Shirt - Mute Nostril Agony Belt - Gucci Pants - Versace

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S H E ' S S O FA S H I O N

N O I H S AF O S S ' E H S

Photographer / Clarens Tyson Stylist / Aj Helie MUA/Hair / Alexia Baillargeon Model / Roselyne (Dulcedo)

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Dress / Ra Bag / Earrings / E

achel Zoe Prada Elie Tahari

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Dress / Chanel Necklaces / Vintage

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Suit / Chanel Jeans / Chanel Shoes / Christian Louboutin

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THE PLEASUR

Photographer Art Direction & Sty Hair / Eva @ He Make Up / Wil W Models / Maik Special Thank

RE PRINCIPLE

r / Norm Yip ling / Patryk Chaou eadquaters Salon Wu & Reve Ryuu ko T & Phuong ks: Kee Club

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Evening Dress / Barney Cheng Jewelry / Utah Lee @ House of Style Strap Heels / Rupert Sanderson

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Evening Dress / Arthur Lam Jewelry / Utah Lee @ House of Style

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Evening Dress / Jewelry / Utah Lee

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Evening Dress / Barney Cheng Jewelry / Utah Lee @ House of Style

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Evening Dress / Dorian Ho Jewelry & Clutch Bag / Utah Lee @ House of Style

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Evening Dress / Barney Cheng Jewelry / Utah Lee @ House of Style

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Evening Dress / Jewelry / Utah Lee Strap Heels /

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VERSACE FOR H&M

Photographer > Jeff Ip Assistant > Mobo Model > Tamer

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equus Photographer / Nesta Yeung Styling By Marco Ho Hair & Make Up By Reve Ryuu Model Wayne All Outfits By Guess By Marciano

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Hooded Jacket / D&G

IT’S ONLY ME YOU WANT PHOTOGRAPHER & STYLING / NORM YIP MODEL / BEN

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Trenchcoat / Bally Pants / DKNY

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Outfit / CK Belt / Gucci Boots / Stylist’s Own

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Outfit /Paul Zileri Shoes / Bally

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BATTLING THE WINTER CHILLS FOR OUR SKIN

by Komphech Akkarasethi

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With the coming of winter the colder and dryer temperatures can often wreck havoc with our skin. Beaux takes the chance to introduce a few amazing products that may help keep your skin nourished and beautiful looking.

BLISS TRIPLE OXYGEN INSTANT ENERGIZING CLEANSING FOAM AND TRIPLE OXYGEN INSTANT ENERGIZING EYE GEL FOR A WELL RESTED LOOK Studies have shown that almost half of urban dwellers do not have enough sleep. Sleep is a prime restoration time for our body and without proper amounts of sleep, our skin becomes dull and sallow causing us to look worn out and lifeless. Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Cleansing Foam and Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Gel can help breathe new life into a lackluster complexion.

The Cleansing Foam infuses your daily cleansing routine with a burst of oxygen along with a superpowered form of Vitamin C, while hydrating and gently washing away makeup and impurities on our face. Tired skin can almost instantly look brighter and revitalized. The Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Gel on the other hand helps cool and hydrate tired looking eyes. Containing stimulating caffeine it also helps to deflate puffiness while fading fine lines with soft focus powders, delivering an instant lifting effect. Weary eyes can look instantly well rested. Also containing oxygen and Vitamin C to help you look revitalized and brightly eyed.

Once you look well rested and restored with the Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Gel, you can experience more than beautiful eye shadows with Clinique’s Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour. Infused with nourishing ingredients, these long-lasting cream shadows will not only help you looking beautiful on the surface by delivering rich, crease-resistant colours that stay put for eight hours, but it also contain antioxidant rich blend of extracts of Vitamin E, broccoli, carrot, blueberry and spinach. Also containing cucumber and aloe vera along with caffeine to further keeping your eyes refreshed and revitalized. Also containing collagen boosting peptides to help smooth skin textures. Available in seven energizing colours with shades ranging from nudes and golds to violets, blues and berries.

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CLINIQUE LID SMOOTHIE ANTIOXIDANT 8-HOUR EYE COLOUR: A MAKE UP THAT ENRICHES

KIEHL’S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY EYE For those who are prone to allergic skins, Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye cream can be another suitable choice for eye protection. Paraben-free, fragrance-free, and mineral-oil free, Midnight Recovery Eye contains the active ingredient of butcher’s broom, a root used for centuries by old-world pharmacists to help increase microcirculation and reduce inflammation under our eyes thus reducing morning puffiness.

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Due to the unique vulnerability of under-eye area, puffiness affects all age groups and is one of the leading skin concerns many people. As a result, a proper skincare regime at night is highly vital to help prevent and repair our eye areas from further damages from puffiness leading to fine lines and wrinkles.

SHU UEMURA PHYTO-BLACK LIFT YOUTH DEGREE FOR A YOUTHFUL CHIN Celebrity make up artist Mr. Shu Uemura began his career in the 50s working with top Hollywood artistes such as Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra and Edward G. Robinson. He developed his first product the Unmask Cleansing Oil in 1960, which launched his name as a world famous make up and skincare product brand.

Blending the intelligence of nature with the integrity of science Shu Uemura covers a large range of make up and cosmetic products. The Phyto-Black Lift Youth Degree is a premium anti-aging skincare line designed to lift and firm skin while reducing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With black rice extract that helps skin looking younger, the extract helps tighten and lift to create more beautiful contours in our complexion. This revolutionary ingredient incorporates new innovations in modern science and beauty to support “youthful appearance” and clearing visible signs of aging in the chin area.

Using cutting-edge green chemistry, the Phyto-Black Lift Youth Degree is easily absorbed into our skin to provide an intense delivery of key active ingredients. The black rice extract is blended with black tea ferment and TM Pro-Xylane help boost skin’s supporting tissues to strengthen the skin’s inner elasticity and thus creating better contour. Skin will feel firmer and lifted to create a more youthful complexion.

LA MER THE CONCENTRATE FOR PROBLEMATIC SKIN

World famous for its incredible healing powers La Mer was developed by aerospace physicist Dr Max Huber to help heal the scars he suffered from a lab accident. Now the brand has grown to be a coveted skincare brand not only for the great restorative properties but the La Mer name has also grown to be a symbol of luxury for our skin.

The Concentrate complements the skin’s natural healing process and was designed for fragile, post-trauma skins; the product is equally effective in helping compromised skin in great need of renewal. This ultra-potent formulation improves the tone and texture of our skin by visibly soothing redness and irritation and is perfect for people who are prone to the affects of the dry winter climate.

The Concentrate is best when used in conjunction with Crème de la Mer to synergize its renewing benefits. For fragile and easily irritated skins lacking luster and tone, La Mer is one skincare brand that can help one restore your skin to health.

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The Concentrate enables our skin to repair and restore its appearance and helps soothes irritation and redness. It moisturizes our skin and helps alleviate the feelings of taut skin often associated with scars and improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Special barrier repair ingredients help act as lipid “cellular cement” to help strengthen vulnerable skin.

PAMPER YOUR BODY WITH DEEP HYDRATION FROM SULWHASOO

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Blending traditional Korean herbal medicinal wisdom and science, Sulwhasoo restores our natural beauty from the inside out. Realizing that adequate moisture circulation with the skin is the key to tackling all skin problems, Sulwhasoo introduces the Essentrue Body Serum to extend the moisture from face to body. A pure natural blend of five precious essential oils of pine nuts, lotus fruit, camellia, prunus mume, and apricot kernel, the serum enhances the 12 main meridian flows in our bodies to instantly hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.

Sulwhasoo through research discovered the meridian flow of women aged 20 to 40 unraveled the secret of aging and developed the Sulwhasoo massage protocol combining with the Essentrue Body Serum to promote detoxification and the circulation of blood and “qi� along the 12 meridiens . Meridiens channel energy from head to toe through the entire body and are named according to their related organs, limbs and yin-yang properties.

All meridians connect organs and tissues, and regulate the bodily functions according to a natural rhythm.

RODIAL GLAM BALM HAND Most of us neglect our hands in our regular skincare regimes.

But one handshake will tell all how well you treat your hands.

One product that is helpful in protecting and revitalizing our skin from environmental harm while correcting existing sun damages and minimalizing imperfections for younger looking and silky soft hands.

The balm contains illumisicin to help to reduce free radical damages and age spots and grapeseed oil helps to boost skin lipid content to help nourish dry skin. Also the product contains ellagic tannin with antioxidant properties to further protect skin cells against free radicals.

With well-taken care of skin, what better way to put the icing on the cake than Stella McCartney’s Christmas Fragrance Set containing the signature fragrance of the designer Stella Eau de Toilette, a fresh rose essence and vibrant mandarin fuse with a natural heart of peony flowers. The Christmas sets also include Gentle Body Cleanser and Soft Body Milk to provide a total delicate care to your body for this holiday season no matter how harsh the climate maybe.

YVES SAINT LAURENT TEMPS MAJEUR CRÈME SUPREME The healing powers of ganoderma lucidum or as widely known as the linzhi mushroom is one of the oldest known mushrooms to be used for medicinal purposes in traditional Chinese medicine. For more than 2,000 years it has been known to be an ultimate herbal ingredient for overall health benefits.

Yves Saint Laurent finally, after 10 years of research, succeeds in unveiling the “life cells” of this “mushroom of eternal youth,” and combines it with the power of the regenerating properties to create a cream that offers extraordinary revitalization to even the most demanding skin. With an added unique soybean extract, it will leave skin firmer and suppler even in the coldest, driest days of winter.

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STELLA MCCARTNEY STELLA EAU DE TOILETTE FRANGRANCE SETS

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SERIOUSLY, FASHION?

BY PATRYK CHAOU

Fashion nowadays encompasses a wide range of things. From the simple tee shirt to perhaps a quaint little hat that took hours of hand labour to make, to an antique watch from the 1920s, to the now ubiquitous iPhone. Many things in our daily lives can now become fashionable, and even something so unrelated on the surface as food, can quickly turn into the next hot thing.

A special plate of sushi by a celebrity chef from Kyoto, to the red Corvette out in the drive way can also be a part of fashion.

But clothing together with accessories such as shoes, hats, bags, scarves, jewelry and belts are what most people associate fashion to be. It is one we can all understand and react to easily. It is something fashion brands all over the world flaunt with their huge billboards, magazine ad campaigns, television commercials, and even online pop-ups. Large-scale fashion week that happens twice a year in New York, London, Milan and Paris creates huge hype and pizzazz for not only the fashion world, but also it has already impacted deeply into the entertainment and movie industries. Not only are the models

Dolce & Gabbana

Chanel

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The world of fashion evokes a wide spectrum of feelings and sentiments. Some look at fashion as conspicuous spending enjoyed by only the elite and cannot be considered anything serious. To some, fashion is an art form and a way of creative output. But for the people who work in the industry, fashion means an opportunity to make money, and lots of it.

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Prada

Jean-Paul Gautier

strutting down the catwalks the centre of attention for the media but who and who has attended the shows also becomes the talk-of-thetown news. A designer dress that gets snapped up

by Nicole Kidman for the Grammy’s red carpet will often turn overnight into the next hottest look for the season. And the designer responsible will see his frocks literally fly off the racks at Neiman Marcus.

On the most fundamental level, clothing is one of the most basic necessities in life for at least 99% of people in the world. No one wants to walk out of his or her house naked. Unless you are living in the deep jungle villages of the Amazon rainforest, you need clothes to survive.

To those who are in the garment business this means huge business opportunities. For a garment brand to be able to capture even 1% of the total world population will mean big profits. In today’s 7 billion, just 1% of the world population still means 70 million people who will buy from you. The profits can be easily calculated.

Fashion and the garment industry are huge global

According to the Financial Report for the first half of 2011, LVMH, one of the largest fashion and luxury product conglomerates in the world which owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Loewe, Celine and Givenchy, has already made close to 4,000 million Euros in revenue in the fashion and leather goods sector, perfumes and cosmetics brought in another 1518 million, and watches and jewelry $576. That’s over 6000 million Euros in total. This is serious business and certainly not just about idle ladies who lunch.

So next time you pick up a pair of Miu Miu ballet slippers or charge up a limited edition Hermès Birkin bag in crocodile on your platinum AE card, you can be sure you are not participating in an idle activity called shopping, but supporting a multi-billion dollar global industry.

Givenchy

Jimmy Choo

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phenomena that involve the exchange in trillions of dollars, and Euros annually.

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RELAX

by Cherry

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CHIVA SOM RESORT HU

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OF LIFE

UA HIN, THAIL AND

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There are many health spas in the world that are worth visiting and Chiva Som in Thailand is one of them. It’s hard to believe that this resort spa is located just three hours south of Bangkok in the town of Hau Hin -- since it feels like another world altogether. Located along a beachfront, the resort offers 58 luxurious rooms, and 70 treatment rooms! I could list all their spa treatments but then this article would end up looking like a spa menu instead. The name, Chiva Som means “Haven of Life” and I would have to agree that it’s indeed a sanctuary of life. If you need to get away and press that reset button for yourself, this is the place. At Chiva Som may just find your “ah” from yoga, and maybe even your “ah ha” moment that Oprah often hopes we’ll find in our life time. Why? Because Chiva Som is there to help your mind, body and spirit relax. They also offer refreshing ways to look at things drawing from both western and Asian therapeutic methods. The quest for health and wellness is not just through classes, and via the senses with its beautiful setting, but also in the spa food they serve. (Chiva Som’s spa cuisine is so good they even have their own cook book.) Go ahead and book your week long stay. You know you deserve it. Don’t wait to detox your body and your mind. Think about it. Have the courage to let go of whatever pass guilt and anxiety that you are holding on to, and see what takes its place instead. Live in the moment because you are worth it. You may surprise yourself and come back with a whole new you.

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