EliteGen《星尚》 2016 VANCOUVER March Luxury Magazine (Chinese/English) by 事事如意 ccue.ca

A publication by Sing Tao Media Group March

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March 2016 Vol. 15

春夏女鞋特集

Shoes of Spring and Summer Season

錶展精選 KAREN MOK : LIVING HER DREAMS

The BeST of SIhh 2016 CARTIeR, PIAGeT, BAUMe & MeRCIeR, VACheRoN CoNSTANTIN, IWC, PANeRAI & more.

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莫文蔚 : 圓夢人生

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Dress Code text | 蔡安儀

Celia Wong 著名形象設計師黃欐堯Celia，曾任陳慧琳、謝安琪、孫耀威、江若琳等藝人的形象設計，亦有參與唱片封套形象設計及演唱會形象指導。早年出書教人襯衫扮靚，近年主力負責個人形象和美容指導，還開設個人網誌celiawong.com，分享服裝潮流及扮靚心得。 Famous designer Celia Wong has been image designer for many celebrities, including Kelly Chan, Kay Tse, Eric Suen and Elanne Kang, and has also been a designer of many album covers and image director of numerous concerts. Wong has written books offering tips about clothing and beauty. In recent years, she has focused on coaching individual clients on image and beauty, and even started her own blog (celiawong.com) to share fashion trends and beauty tips.

Class aCt

豪門氣派

徐子淇

Peek-a-Boo

性感誘惑

陳慧琳

Bursting through

脹爆歌姬

謝安琪

Cathy Chui

Kelly Chen

Kay Tse

身穿Ashi Studio高級訂製晚裝，露出事業線的徐子淇，很有豪門新抱氣派，猶如穿上宮廷服裝般，氣質非凡，不過下身的多重皺摺設計，顯得有點累贅，成為全身唯一美中不足之處。

Kelly一身白色飄逸長裙，配漆皮過膝長boot，上輕下重的mix and match打扮，出奇顯得幾前衛，而且開叉裙設計，若隱若現露大腿，散發陣陣性感誘惑。

黑色不一定可以顯瘦，有時更會適得其反，穿上 Moschino長裙的謝安琪，第一眼已經覺得很肥，腰間皺摺位太多，而且身型不夠高挑，令整個人看上去很脹很短，有點弄巧反拙！

The glamorous daughter-in-law of one of Hong Kong’s richest men looks positively regal in this Ashi Studio couture gown with a plunging neckline. It would have been perfect, if not for the voluminous layers that weigh her down.

The lightness of the white tunic sets a surprising hip contrast against the heaviness of the thighhigh patent leather boots. Her long legs peeking through the slit in front set imagination on fire.

Black may not always look slim. Kay Tse, in this Moschino gown, is a case in point. She appears too round, with too many pleats overwhelming her waistline. Her lack of height makes her look even shorter and fuller in this get-up, definitely not a desirable effect when wearing black.

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亂髮魔女

setting standard

型格標準

simPly the Best

簡約氣場

Lady Gaga

Bradley Cooper

Jennifer Lawrence

華麗了一陣子之後，百變天后Lady Gaga又回歸平淡，這日以bra-top加半截裙現身，雖然稱不上奇怪，不過加上一頭蓬鬆亂髮就不太好看，浪費了整體的性感效果。

以畢列的優厚外型條件，隨便穿著已經有超水準效果，但難得與最佳拍檔珍妮花同場，佢亦給面子地端莊出席，重點是西裝裡頭加件背心，做成標準 three-piece造型，好帥氣！

無論轉多少次造型風格都好，配以簡單淡雅風格的珍妮花，永遠是最漂亮的。這件晚裝有性感元素，亦將她的氣質好好發揮，她與Dior真係天作之合。

The drama queen is coming down to earth. She looks almost normal with the bra top, paired with a floor-length skirt. If only her windblown hair hadn’t thrown a spanner into the works.

Blessed with the perfect physique, he looks a million dollars in almost anything he puts on. Dressing up to appear on the side of best partner Jennifer Lawrence, he sets standards, adding a vest to complete the three-piece appeal.

Of the numerous styles she has shown the world, Jennifer looks best in simple elegance. Her sex appeal is in full display in this simple, yet sexy, gown -- further proof that she and Dior are a match made in heaven.

套裝 Set：Kay Goss

套裝 Suits：Thom Sweeney

裙 Dress：Christian Dior Couture

網評：經常說整體styling最重要。 Web buzz: It’s been said that overall styling is very important.

網評：一個字：帥！ Web buzz: One word – handsome!

網評：最普通的衣著也能帶得出她的霸氣！ Web buzz: She commands attention, even in a simple dress.

(style.com)

(celebritystyleguide.com)

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youthful soPhistiCation

醒神熟女

閃耀舞台

shaking loose

懶理鬆身

Julianne Moore

Eva Green

Alessandra Ambrosio

影后茱莉安摩亞志在參與，不過也要悉心打扮搶搶鏡！這一晚她不sell性感，反而轉以玩顏色為主，晚裝上的閃藍色令她熟女味驟減，反而添了幾分年輕活力。

外型cool爆的「邦女郎」伊娃格蓮，亦捨棄低調路線，改穿一件釘滿閃石的金色吊帶晚裝，華麗感大增，證明只要有心思，紅地氈都做到主舞台！

想不到Alessandra有model級高挑身型沒show出來，卻去挑這件又old school又鬆身的淡金喱士長裙，雖然不算很凸顯到她的好身材，不過有時轉轉路線，也算不錯！

The winner of multiple best actress awards dresses up for the occasion, even if it’s not an award ceremony.

Cool Bond girl Eva Green takes a break from being low profile and looks glamorous in the golden slinky sparkling gown, making the red carpet her stage with a bit of thought.

Hard to imagine Alessandra choosing not to show off her modelesque height in this oldschool, loose-fitting pale gold lacy gown. While it doesn’t show off her envious shape, sometimes a change in style is not a bad thing.

She plays with colour instead of sex appeal this time, and lets the sparkling midnight blue add youthfulness to her sophisticated image.

裙 Dress：Tom Ford 首飾 Accessory：Chopard

裙 Gown：Elie Saab 首飾 Accessory：Repossi

裙 Gown：Valentino

網評：如此閃爍卻毫不俗氣！ Web buzz: Glistening but not tacky.

網評：原來金色很適合她。 Web buzz: Eva Green looks gorgeous in gold.

網評：其實也很斯文及典雅！ Web buzz: A sense of poetic, bohemian romance.

(justjared.com)

(redcarpet-fashionawards.com)

(style.com)

glittering stage

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regal sWirl

華麗舞后

snoW queen

白雪女皇

slim suCCess

脫肥成功

Helen Mirren

Jane Fonda

Kate Winslet

又是影后海倫的show time，最近流行走華麗路線的她，今次不着至愛的淺色，改以白底黑花長裙化身舞后，很有新鮮感，閒來擺兩攞裙尾更加 grand！

能夠好像珍芳達把超強時裝品味keep到老，真的一點不易。這件白色長裙超貼身，苗條身材完全呈現，最厲害是加上件巨型ruffle披肩點綴，時尚感勁升N倍。

今次不是想讚琦姐的衣著品味，始終一條吊帶黑裙，基本上係任何女星都能carry，重點是見到她瘦身成功，擺脫「肥溫」之名，縱尚有丁點「bye-bye 肉」，也當看不到好了！

It’s show time again for Oscar-winner Helen Mirren. She’s been going for glamour recently, and she rocks in a monochrome rose gown, in lieu of her favourite light colour. Refreshing, especially when she swirls for grand effect.

You have to admire how she’s kept up her superb fashion sense over the years. The white gown hugs her amazing figure, and the exaggerated ruffle capelet steals the show.

It’s not her style that we wish to congratulate her on. After all, it’s not difficult for a star to carry off a black dress. The point we want to make is her success in slimming down.

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裙 Gown：Dolce Gabbana 首飾 Accessory：Kwiat

裙 Gown：Yves Saint Laurent Couture 鞋 Shoes：Jimmy Choo 首飾 Accessory：Chopard

裙 Gown：Roland Mouret

網評：她看上去很風騷！ Web buzz: She looks playful!

網評：她愈來愈能把驚喜帶給觀眾！ Web buzz: She is getting better at bringing surprises to the audience.

網評：她那股大姐級壓場感依然存在。 Web buzz: She still has that strong presence synonymous with A-listers.

(style.com)

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Love yourself necklace Love yourself bracelet $180 (tinaschoice.com) Victoria Beckham wrap bouclé knit dress $3,950 (farfetch.com)

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5歲的我，想擁有Barbie，每天跟她訴心事。 18歲的你，想見K-Pop偶像真身兼深情抱抱。 25歲的他，想出走異國working holiday，浪蕩青春。誰人無夢？莫文蔚（Karen）的夢由3歲開始：「看電視綜藝節目，見到藝員載歌載舞，我好興奮，由這一刻開始，我知道表演就是我的夢。」從此，她勇往直前為圓舞台夢。今天，她得過中、港、台、韓的女歌手獎，參演過五十部電影，開過六十多場演唱會，還人生如戲像《我的少女時代》重遇刻骨銘心初戀情人，happily ever after。她卻說人生未圓滿：「夢總是做不完，不斷追尋，才有進步。」她的字典從來也沒有「完美」、「圓滿」或者「100分」。

圓夢人生

Be it a five-year-old girl dreaming of getting her first Barbie doll, an 18-year-old wishing to meet her K-Pop idol in person, or the 25-year-old yearning for that fabulous holiday, we all have dreams of how we’d like to see our lives play out. Karen Mok found her dream at the age of three. “I saw performers singing and dancing on a TV variety show, and I was very excited,” the award-winning actress and singer/songwriter recalls. “From that moment on, I knew performing on stage was my dream.” The 45-year-old performer is now living that dream. She has won numerous singing awards in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, and has starred in 50 motion pictures, staged 60-odd live concerts and, just like in her movie Our Times, she is living happily ever after with her most endearing first love. Still, she thinks her life is not yet complete. “Dreams will never end,” she says. “We have to keep chasing our dreams to become better.” In her lexicon, words and phrases like “perfection” and “accomplished” or “full score of 100” don’t exist.

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三歲定八十

So, is that a case of having your future set at a young age?

莫文蔚在年紀小小時立下明確目標，無論志願是什麼，也心無旁騖為理想天天下

“It’s true. I have never changed my mind. I

苦功，原來，這就是成功方程式。今次，由

never missed a single opportunity to perform.

Karen說說她如何夢想成真，「想做藝人，

I had my first speech competition at primary

只是一瞬間的念頭，記得三歲某一個晚上，

three. I learned to play piano, oboe and

一家人如常晚飯看電視，電視畫面有人唱歌

Chinese Guzheng. I knew I had to prepare

跳舞，我又學着唱學着跳，覺得好開心，這

myself for performances in the future.”

就決定了將來我也要做同樣的事。」 Did she identify any artist as a role model? 三歲真的定八十？「對呀！我一直都無變過心！每一個表演機會都不錯過，

“None. There are indeed a lot of brilliant

小學三年級第一次參加朗誦比賽，努力學

artists, but I don’t want to be a carbon copy

彈琴、吹雙簧管、彈古箏，知道要鍛煉

of anyone. I want to be myself.”

自己，預備將來表演有用。」哪一位藝人曾是她的偶像或者仿效對象？「一個也沒

Born in Hong Kong of Welsh, Chinese

有，值得欣賞的藝人有好多，但我不會

and Persian descent, Mok went to Taiwan in

想copy他們，我只想做自己。」 97年她到

1997 to further her career, and the Chinese

台灣發展，首張專輯就是名為《做自己》。

name of her first album aptly means “be myself.”

機會是留給有準備的人，她從英國倫敦大學畢業後回港，23歲正式出道，還記得

When she returned to Hong Kong after

她一絲不掛躺在沙發上的唱片封面嗎？聽着

graduating from the University of London

「情與義，值千金」會想起《食神》雞姐那一腔

at age 23, she made her official debut in

豪情嗎？這天完成訪問後，她留在影樓為手

showbiz. Do you remember the album

機程式拍宣傳片，重演這段「情與義」，旁觀

cover in which Karen lounged on a sofa

者都拍爛手掌笑翻天。這二十年，她創造過

naked? Or do you recall her part as the

不少經典，夢想也一一實現，最近她希望藉

flamboyant food cart owner Turkey in The

一件自家創作飾物，分享她的豐富閱歷。

God of Cookery when hearing the lines “care and righteousness are worth tons of gold?”

An early start Mok set herself a clear goal very early

It certainly made the audience roar with laughter. In the past 20 years, she has been

on – that whatever she wanted to do, she

involved in a lot of celebrated works, and

would stay focused and work hard every

her dreams have come true one after

day towards achieving that goal. That’s her

another. And now, she wants to share her life

success formula. She talked about how she

experience through an accessory she helped

made her dream come true in this interview.

in designing.

“The thought of becoming an artist just happened instantaneously. I remember my family was watching TV over dinner, as usual, one night when I was three. There were people singing and dancing on TV, and I sang

Vivienne Westwood floral dress

and danced along. I was very happy, and I

Little white flower trio ring set $180 (tinaschoice.com)

decided then that’s what I wanted to do in the

Lorina black hair piece

future.”

Giuseppe Zantti Design Anna pumps $1,130 (farfetch.com)

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如何愛自己這件與時尚教母劉天蘭合力創作的〈Love Yourself〉

How to love yourself The “Love Yourself” charm bracelet that she co-designed with style

墜飾手鏈，七個墜飾：穿旗袍騷美腿的迷你莫文蔚、閃

icon Tina Lau features seven charms – a mini Karen in cheong sam

石高踭鞋、粉紅束衣、迷你古箏、閃石咪高峰、電影拍

showing off her shapely legs, a sparkling gem-set high-heel shoe, a

板和可愛月熊，道盡Karen的人生態度和事業里程碑。

pink corset, a mini guzheng, a gem-set microphone, a movie clapper

婚後定居倫敦的Karen，兼顧家庭、事業之餘，還哪來時間設計飾物？「整件事醞釀超過一年，開過無數次

and an adorable moon bear. These are symbols that narrate her world view and mark the milestones of her career.

會，又要睇辦、改良，不得不multi-tasking。」和Tina由好友變成合作夥伴，跟她三歲時許下志願一樣，也是「叮一聲」就成事。

One wonders how she found the time to design this, having to take care of family and work after settling in London as one half of a couple.

「我和Tina在97年已經認識，2011年合作《東成西就 2011》之後成了好朋友，每次見面都無所不談，有一次

“The project has been in the works for a year, through a number

一齊搭飛機，談到夢想、人生這些話題，剛巧她的新店

of meetings, checking the prototypes and modifications,” she says.

開業，大家靈機一閃，便決定合作設計這件小飾物。」

“Indeed, one has to multi-task.”

以〈Love Yourself〉為名，宣揚女孩必須愛自己、做自己，就如Tina和Karen一樣發揮自己的獨特個性，滿懷自信地實現夢想。「做人一定要有夢想，每日所做的事

The partnership with best friend Tina was decided on as instantaneously as her decision to become an artist at the age of three.

都是向夢想進發，日子才過得有意義和滿足，這是愛自己的最好方法。」去年9月Karen開展了歷時一年的世界巡迴演唱，她

“Tina and I met in 1997. We became best friends after working on East Meets West in 2011. We talk about everything every time we

只可趁小休回港檢視製作進度，「最難忘是午夜跟Tina在

catch up. Once we took the same flight and talked about dreams and

幽暗的酒店lobby拿放大鏡睇辦，好瘋狂，但又好好玩，

life. She was about to open her new store, and it occurred to us that

與好朋友一齊由零開始，將意念變為成品，整個過程我

we should work together to create this accessory.”

都好享受。」 Karen說，七個迷你墜飾都是她人生中最熱愛的

She says it was named “Love Yourself” to inspire girls to love

事，卻為何缺了老公Johannes？「找對了他，而且是初

themselves and be themselves, and relish their individuality like Tina

戀男朋友，最終大團圓，也是我的dream come true，可

and Karen have, and to make their dreams come true with conviction.

能下一個墜飾就是他吧！」用愛神之箭，抑或鑽石戒指代

Then, our life will be meaningful and satisfying, and that’s the best way

表他？「鑽戒？寧願等他送我一隻真的！」據聞Johannes

to love ourselves.”

當年選擇以金戒指求婚，這位德國人比中國人更加傳統。 Mok began her year-long worldwide tour last September. She has

夢想無極限

taken short breaks to return to Hong Kong and check on the progress of her creation.

結婚四年，夫妻恩愛，事業也有新進展，去年成為首位三度在台北小巨蛋開show的香港女歌手後，隨即展

“It was most memorable to be viewing samples with a loupe

開歷時經年的世界巡迴演唱會，由內地唱到亞洲再到歐

(magnifying glass) in dark hotel lobbies at midnight, with Tina. That was

洲，擁有了這麼多的Karen，覺得生命圓滿了嗎？

crazy but fun. To start something from scratch with a good friend, and

「我一直知道自己好幸運，上天賜給我好多好東西，

turn a notion into a product, is a very enjoyable process.

所以我珍惜每個機會，要做得更多更好，圓滿？我的人生從來沒有圓滿境界，每件事可以做得更好，對人可以更體貼，如果覺得圓滿就停止追求，只會浪費人生，上

She says all seven charms represent things she loves. So why is her husband, Johannes, not among them?

到高峰都會走下坡。」會為自己的表現打分嗎？「用分數來衡量成績，好像有點市儈，我只給自己評ok或不ok，永遠可以更好。」

“He is my Mr. Right, and my first love,” she responds. “The happy ending is a dream come true. So the next charm might be about him.”

Karen對自己要求高，成為人妻之後，更多一個範疇要兼顧，「現在最想做的事，便是跟老公有更多相聚時

Would it be in the form of a Cupid’s arrow or a diamond ring?

間，到處去看看世界。」世界巡迴已安排到今年9月，惟有請Johannes來探班，「倫敦是其中一站，他和親友可

“Diamond ring? I’d rather wait for him to give me one!”

以來捧場，到4、5月，我會以首個華人歌手身份到西班牙、意大利劇院開show，到時可以和他夾時間見面。」

It seems this German fellow used a gold ring to propose, in a way

原來Johannes也不比傳媒優勝，想跟Karen見一面，也

that’s more Chinese than many Chinese men. They were married in

得「度期」。

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No limit for dreams After four years, the marriage is still going strong, and her career has taken a new turn. She became the first Hong Kong artist to stage three shows in Taipei Arena last year, and then she embarked on her yearlong world tour, taking the stage from mainland China to Asia to Europe. Having accomplished so much, does she feel her life is complete? “I know I am very lucky and I’ve been blessed with lots of good things. That’s why I treasure every opportunity, and want to do more and be better. Is my life complete? My life will never be complete. Everything can be done better and better. I can be more considerate of others. If we feel life is complete and stop wanting to be better, then it's a waste of our life. We will go downhill from the very top.” How would she score herself? “It seems tacky to evaluate ourselves with a score. I only evaluate myself on whether I’ve done OK or not, so that I can always do better.” Karen sets high standards for herself. She has one more area to take care of after getting married. “What I want to do the most at the moment is to spend more time with Johannes and to see the world together.” As the world tour runs till September this year, it looks like Johannes will have to pay her visits while she’s on the road. “London is one of the stops in the tour, so he and the family can come to see the show. In April or May, I will be the first Chinese artist to have shows in opera houses in Spain and Italy. We can also arrange to get together then.” It looks like Johannes also has to pencil in an appointment to see Karen, along with the media. There is no complaint from her, though. “Each show is a dream come true. How can I not Mosaic glamour shell necklace $270 (tinaschoice.com)

be happy when I can live my dream over and over again? Performing always brings surprises. Everything

Escada silver dress

is a refreshing experience. The working locations

FL Private gold bracelet

change every two to three days. Not everyone can get

FL Private ring

used to this, but I enjoy it very much.”

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難得當事人不覺苦，「每一個show都是夢想成真，能無止境地圓夢，怎會不快樂？演藝工作常給我驚喜，每件事都有新鮮感，兩、三日就轉換工作地點，不是人人都可以適應，但我卻十分享受。」6月2日出生的Karen，是適應力強、喜歡忙碌和變化、聰慧及多才多藝的雙子座，還有誰比她更適合吃演藝圈這口飯？ Born on June 2, Mok is a Gemini, said to be typically adaptive, loves keeping busy and enjoys changes, and tends to be intelligent and talented. With even the stars on her side, she no doubt was born to be in the showbiz.

Emilio Pucci ¾ length dress US$1,770 (emliopucci.com) Monies black bangle Giuseppe Zanotti Design Soraya black heels US$2,095 (giuseppezanottidesign.com) (US only)

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Watch Story 2016買入門錶好理由

A good time

to get a new accessible watch 新一年，是買新錶的好藉口。我們發現，往年的一千元，今年在鐘錶界好像能當千二元花，這又是買新錶的好藉口。我們再發現，今年的入門錶選擇，更多更吸引，這更是買新錶的好藉口。對不起，說錯了口，以上統統不是「藉口」，而是「好理由」。 It’s the start of a new year and it’s time -- for a new watch! There’s a wide variety of entry-level watches to choose from this year and the fact that $1,000 can buy what used to cost $1,200 makes it all the more worthwhile to purchase that new timepiece. text | Ringo photo | Kauzrambler

CARTIER RONDE CROISIÈRE DE CARTIER 卡地亞、自家製機芯、三針加日曆靚修飾靚打磨配典雅錶盤，以上三個項目，分開計每樣也值過千元。品牌的全新Ronde Croisière de Cartier腕錶系列，有齊自家經典元素，例如羅馬數字時間刻度、軌道式分鐘圈、劍形指針……等，搭載的是由品牌工作坊自家設計、研發及組裝的全新1847 MC自動機芯。我們更欣賞的細緻位是錶盤的扭索紋雕飾，以及把高貴度加倍提升的圓形晶石錶冠。（$6,000） The brand name, the in-house mechanism, the exquisite dial with three hands and date: any one of these elements can easily command a thousand dollars. The all-new Ronde Croisière de Cartier collection has them all, plus Cartier’s iconic Roman numerals, the minute track, the sword-shaped hands and more. (所有價錢為約價，僅供參考) (Prices are estimates, for references only)

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It is powered by the brand’s latest automatic caliber 1847 MC, developed and assembled in-house. The guilloché dial and the cabochon winding crown are also very impressive. ($6,000)

BULGARI DIAGONO MAGNESIUM 看得上這作品，證明你大膽創新、具有不墨守成規的精神。Diagono一向是品牌的物料試煉場，約廿年前已大膽採用鋁金屬製作腕錶。這枚腕錶更巴閉，錶圈是陶瓷、錶盤是一種能抗高溫及震盪的Motorlac物料（看上去的質感很吸引）、錶殼中央藍色部分則由鎂合金跟全新PEEK物料製成。PEEK學名為聚醚醚硐，是一種極輕又極堅硬的高科技聚合物。把腕錶拿上手，會立刻感受到一份不能置信的輕巧質感。（$6,250）

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Those who are attracted to this timepiece are bold, forward-looking and dare to be different. Diagono has always been the brand’s vehicle for trying new materials. It was the first to boldly adopt aluminum some 20 years ago.

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The latest model stands out by using ceramic for the bevel, heat-resistant and shock-proof Motorlac for the dial (the texture is indeed intriguing) and the blue material in the centre of the case is a mix of magnesium and PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKetone), a super lightweight and hardy polymer that makes the watch feel unbelievably light. ($6,250)

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BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON AUTOMATIC BIG DATE AND POWER RESERVE 從來對能量儲存功能不甚了了，覺得它可有可無，直至購入人生第一枚有 Power Reserve的腕錶，才知這想法是大錯。每朝起床返工裙拉褲甩，匆匆忙忙把腕錶戴上時，原來這個裝置有極大作用─如果它不是直指向零，即是不用上鏈不用調校時間，可以立刻出門口！名士這枚入門腕錶不只時分秒，還在6時位置設有42小時能量儲存顯示，與之相對的12時位置，還有雙窗大日期。（$5,500） To me, power reserve was no big deal – that is, until I bought my first-ever Power Reserve watch. I then realized there was no need to worry about winding it before leaving home, unless it pointed to zero. This affordable timepiece not only tells the time, but also indicates 42-hour power reserve at 6 o’clock, in addition to the date shown on the two apertures at 12 o’clock. ($5,500)

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NOMOS NEOMATIK 1ST EDITION MINIMATIK CHAMPAGNER 不得不佩服NOMOS，去年才推出自家擒縱系統，今年便向纖薄路線進發，試煉作是花了3年研發、厚度只有3.2mm的 DUW 3001自動機芯，裡面大部分組件均藏匿於基板與3/4 夾板之間，空間平均只有1mm，是以錶匠設計了較平常薄 50%的大鋼輪、以新式擺輪夾板取代傳統設計。我們推介的是直徑只有35.5mm、看似女裝的Minimatik款式，其實溫文爾雅的男士一樣容易戴得好看。說到尾，當德國簡約設計遇上這抹香檳橙色，已經構成最大的購買藉口。不不不，是購買理由才對…… （$5,550） I have to take my hat off to NOMOS for pushing on to slim designs this year after introducing its very own escapement just last year. The latest self-winding calibre DUW 3001, that R&D took three years to create, measures only 3.2 millimetres in thickness. Most of the parts are packed within the one-millimetre space between the base plate and the three-quarter plate. For these, the watchmakers have made ratchet wheels that are 50 per cent flatter than usual, as well as a flatter redesigned mainspring and train. The model shown measures just 32.5 millimetres in diameter, slim like a Minimatik lady to accentuate the elegance of a gentleman. After all, the German minimalism presented in champagne orange gives us the best excuse – er, reason -- to get one. ($5,550)

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錶展精選

The BesT of sIhh 2016 每年1月在瑞士舉行的錶壇盛事SIHH，從來都是各大錶廠爭雄之地。今年多款為SIHH 而設的新錶，從內至外，增添了不少新鮮感。 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, which takes place every January in Switzerland, is a prestigious and competitive event for major watch manufacturers around the world. This year, there were many new watches designed solely for SIHH to add to the excitement. text | Ringo、Delia photo | Ringo﹙Piaget﹚、金成﹙Cartier﹚

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Piaget emPerador Coussin XL 700P

Piaget: Matching the Mechanical with Quartz Almost every year, Piaget’s pre-SIHH offering has “thin” as a main characteristic. Taking more than two years to develop, Piaget’s pre-SIHH watch is not only ultra-thin, but, for the first time, also takes

Piaget 700P

advantage of the best of mechanical and quartz elements.

PIAGET 把機械搭上石英

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 7P, Piaget announced

差不多每年的伯爵pre SIHH作品，都跟纖薄拉上關係。今年

the newly developed 700P black ultra-thin, self-winding mechanical

不只薄，更破天荒把機械搭上石英，集兩者之大成以兩年心力創

movement — a new concept combining mechanical winding with a

製全新機芯。

quartz-driven movement. The 700P movement works on an automatic

為了慶祝7P誕生40周年，品牌今年宣布帶來全新研發的700P 黑色超薄自動上鏈機械機芯 ─ 一枚混合自動上鏈機械與石英推

balance wheel. The barrel stores up to 42 hours of power, just like most mechanical movements

進器的全新概念機芯。700P機芯的運作原理是這樣的：機芯的能量來自自動擺陀，發條盒可儲存最多42小時能量，這部分跟一般

In turn, mechanical power is released to move a group of quartz

機械機芯構造沒兩樣。跟著，機械能量會釋放給一組「石英推進

generators. The kinetic energy, combined with the magnetic field

器」，當有動能、配合特有磁石產生磁場，根據法拉第電磁感應定

generated by magnets, produces electricity (following Faraday’s law of

律（中學物理課有教教過的），便會有電流產生，而這些微弱的電

electromagnetic induction). These weak electric currents then power

流，會輸送給一組「石英共振器」。這「石英共振器」的振頻達每小

the quartz resonator, which vibrates at a frequency of 32,768 times

時32,768次，它要取代的，正是傳統的機械擒縱系統！由於石英

per hour.

的振頻高、脈沖穩定，所以由它來regulate時間，會得到更準繩的效果。

The resonator replaces the conventional mechanical escapement.

伯爵的「石英推進器」是透過6個銅金屬線圈高速旋轉（每個銅金屬線圈圍繞了二千多圈銅線）以產生電流，再配合多項專利技

Because quartz vibrates at a high frequency and the strength of the vibration is consistent, it results in accurate regulation of time.

術，便能產生更多電流來。混合自動上鏈機械與石英推進器的優點，是結集了機械及石英機芯兩者的好處。機械機芯的優點是不

Piaget’s quartz resonator uses six copper coils, each consisting

用更換電池，也有機械律動的傳統美感及聲音，而以「石英共振

of more than 2,000 circles of wire rotating at high speed to produce

器」取代傳統的擒縱系統，一來減少磁化、二來減少摩擦耗損，最

electrical current. Using several patented techniques, the resonator

最重要的，是時間準確度會比一擒一縱的傳統機械更高！

is capable of producing even more current by combining the best of

腕錶的名字是Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P，其

both automatic winding technology and quartz generator technology.

46.5mm錶殼以18K白金打造，錶圈覆有黑色ADLC塗層；錶盤的 8字圖案，左邊為微形擺陀，右側是「石英推動器」，時分盤則偏心於右下角位置。腕錶限量118枚，約$11萬。

The former’s advantage is that it doesn’t need to change batteries, and it exhibits the traditional aesthetics and sound of the mechanical movement. At the same time, using a quartz resonator to replace the traditional escapement system reduces magnetization and also reduces damage from friction. However, the most important advantage is that the time-keeping accuracy is higher than the traditional escapement mechanism.

01•這些物理解釋圖，老實說，我們也聽得一頭霧水，歡迎讀者們指正指正。 Honesely, we couldn't understand the graphical explaination at all.

02•「石英推進器」的6個銅線圈，每個都繞上了二千多圈銅線呢。 Each of the six copper coils on the quartz generator is made up of 2,000 circles of copper wire.

03•機芯的解構圖，左側三角形有圓柱體石英的部件，就是「石英共振器」；而有6個銅線圈構成花朵狀的，就是把動能轉變為電能的「石英推進器」了。 This diagram explains the watch movement. The triangle on the left is the prism quartz resonator. The “flower” represents the six copper coils, which form the quartz generator and are responsible for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy.

Named Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P, the watch’s 46.5-millimetre case is made of 18-karat white gold and its bezel is painted with black ADLC coating. The dial displays a “figure 8” pattern, with a micro-rotor on the left, a quartz generator on the right and the division plate on the bottom right. There are only 118 of these limited-edition watches. Cost: approximately $110,000.

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CARTIER 趣味看動存卡地亞這枚Pantheres et Colibri稱得上是活潑之作，叫人眼前一亮。平時看這枚腕錶，只會見到代表著卡地亞DNA的美洲豹伏俯在地上，當然牠很瑰麗，因為是由270顆明亮型切割鑽石及梨形綠寶石組成；另外牠的頭頂有一只金色小蜂鳥，以及背脊上的小小時分盤。原來只要按下錶冠，有趣的畫面便會出現：首先，一隻豹BB會從母豹懷中走出來，然後那隻小蜂鳥便會遠走高飛。牠會飛多遠？那便視乎你的腕錶還剩下多少能量了；換句說話，這是一個能量儲存顯示方法，果真玩味十足。腕錶搭載9915MC 型手動上鏈機芯，動存約3天，直徑42.75mm錶殼以鍍銠18K白金打造，上面鑲滿314顆明亮型切割鑽石。

Cartier: A fun way to present the power reserve

Cartier Pantheres et CoLibri

Cartier’s Pantheres et Colibrir is a whimsical piece. At first glance, one immediately notices Cartier’s representative panther lying on the ground. To be sure, he is very elegant, with 270 pieces of brilliant-cut diamond and pear-shaped emeralds. On his head is a small golden humming bird and, on his back, is a tiny division plate. But then, if you press the crown, an interesting picture appears. First, a baby panther walks out of the belly of its mother, then the hummingbird flies away. And how far can the bird fly? That depends on how much power the watch has left. This is a fun way to display how much power is left in storage! The watch consists of a 9915MC hand-wind movement, with a power reserve of three days. The 42.75-millimetre case is made of 18-karat rhodium-plated white gold, with 314 pieces of brilliant-cut diamond adorning its top. Calibre 9915MC

Clé de CarTIer automatiC skeLeton

究竟Clé de Cartier吃了甚麼激生素，為甚麼成長速度可以如此迅速？這個法文中解作鑰匙的Clé，是去年SIHH才首次登場的全新系列，當時還只有三針日期款；到了年底的W&W，赫然推出陀飛輪及神秘鐘版，蛻變速度驚人。今年SIHH帶來的，又是品牌另一得意技藝：鏤空機芯。保持著Cartier的固有傳統，設計師把羅馬數字的III、VI、IX及XII兼任機芯的橋板，一石二鳥又好看。特別要重點申明的，是這枚9612MC型機芯採用了自動上鏈系統，把automatic搭上skeleton，是品牌的首回嘗試。將擺陀套用在鏤空機芯，會不好看嗎？放心，品牌早有準備，自動擺陀也同樣採用鏤空設計，以22K金打造以增加重量及上鏈效能。 What potion has Clé de Cartier imbibed in to encourage such rapid growth? Clé is “key” in French, and is a new series that debuted during last year’s SIHH. At that time, Cartier already had a model with a three-hand display. But the W&W appeared at the end of last year abruptly broke away from tradition and showed a tourbillon and a mystery clock. Cartier introduces another new trick at year’s SIHH —a skeleton movement. In keeping with the Cartier tradition, the designer doubles up the Roman numerals III, IV, IX, and XII as the bridge of the movement, killing two birds with one stone with this attractive design. Also of note is that this 9612MC watch movement uses an automatic hand-wind system. Combining automatic and skeleton movements is a new direction for Cartier. The design also alleviates any worries about aesthetics, putting a tourbillon on top of a skeleton movement by using the same skeleton design on the automatic pendulum, and adding to the weight and the winding mechanism by using 22-karat gold. Calibre 9612MC ELITEGEN

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01. roger duBuIs

eXCaLibur automatiC skeLeton Carbon WatCh 2015年品牌造了一款擁有雙陀飛輪的Excalibur Spider Skeleton腕錶，同時亦有首款沒有陀飛輪但同樣全鏤空的Excalibur Automatic Skeleton。2016年，品牌為這款前置迷型擺陀的鏤通腕錶換上新衣，以碳纖SMC （片狀模塑）複合材料作為外殼；品牌以這種比不鏽鋼輕兩倍又堅固兩倍的材質，配上鱷魚皮及橡膠組成的錶帶，成就極具男性魅力的作品。腕錶直徑42mm，搭載RD820SQ自動機芯。 In 2015, this brand created the double-tourbillon Excalibur Spider Skeleton watch, and also created the first tourbillon-less, but completely skeletal, Excalibur Automatic Skeleton This year, Roger Dubuis dressed the front-rotor skeleton watch in new clothes, introducing a carbon steel SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) for the case. This material is twice as light, yet twice as sturdy, than stainless steel. Matched with a watchband made with alligator skin and rubber, this watch is full of masculine flair. The 42-millimetre watch is equipped with an RD820SQ automatic movement.

02. Baume & merCIer CLifton ChronograPh ComPLete CaLendar

名士的Clifton已推出過不少款式，由最簡單的三針日曆到陀飛輪到早幾個月前見過最複雜的五分問袋錶，本以為軍容已十分齊備，但原來品牌還有後著，即將推出的這款全日曆計時錶，錶盤上的資訊非常豐富，除了3個小圓盤，錶盤外緣還有日曆圈，星期和月份視窗在12時位置，並有月相顯示，整個錶盤十分熱鬧，顯示卻仍然清晰。 There had been many different Clifton styles -- from the simplest three-hand calendar tourbillon, to the most complicated five-minute repeater pocket watch. But that isn’t all there is. Still to come is the full-calendar chronograph watch, with full information offered on the dial. In addition to three small discs, there is also a calendar ring on the outside of the dial. The view window for the month and week display is at the 12 o’clock position. There is also a display of the moon phases. Although the dial is very busy overall, the displays are still clear and crisp.

03. VaCheroN CoNsTaNTIN métiers d’art fabuLeuX ornements

去年品牌首次推出Fabuleux Ornements系列，由10位不同的工藝大師，以中國刺繡、法國蕾絲、印度彩色圖案手稿及奧斯曼帝國建築製作出4款各具特色的女裝錶。2016 年再接再厲的全新四國之花，眼前這款是「中國刺繡」，其錶盤施以白金掐絲工藝，再鑲嵌翡翠、雕刻粉紅蛋白石及貝母。所有腕錶直徑37mm，白金錶殼，搭載自家研發的1003手上鏈機芯，限量20枚。

The Fabuleux Ornement series, which debuted last year, featured 10 craft masters. Using Chinese embroidery, French lace, Indian hand-painted colour patterns and Ottoman Empire architecture, four styles of woman’s watches were produced.

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For 2016, the same four styles have returned, and this is the “Chinese Embroidery” model. The case is made using a white gold filigree technique and is adorned with emeralds, a carved pink opal and fritillaria. Each watch is 37 millimetres in diameter with a white-gold case and a 1003 hand-wound movement designed in-house. The edition is limited to 20 watches.

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04. IWC

big PiLot’s WatCh annuaL CaLendar edition “Le Petit PrinCe” 《小王子》電影在去年聖誕節上映，而IWC將推出一系列全新的Big Pilot's腕錶，小王子正是其中之一，你可能覺得腕錶跟今年的Portugieser Annual Calendar有幾分相似，事實上無論錶盤用色、年曆布局、搭載的52850自動機芯都是一模一樣。不過今次Big Pilot's系列首次加入年曆功能，而紅金錶殼直徑為46mm，小王子則被鑴刻在錶背的擺陀上，限量250枚。 The Little Prince movie was just released over the holiday season. Correspondingly, one of the watches in IWC’s new Big Pilot’s watch series is The Little Prince. If you feel the watch is similar to this year’s Portugieser Annual Calendar, you’re right. Whether it is in the use of colour for the case, the layout of the calendar or the mounted 5280 automatic movements, it is exactly like the Portugieser Annual Calendar. The main difference is that this Big Pilot’s series includes a calendar function for the first time. The red case is 46 millimetres in diameter and a picture of the Little Prince is carved on the rotor on the back of the watch. This is a limited edition with 250 pieces issued.

05. audemars PIgueT royaL oak PerPetuaL CaLendar With Week indiCation and astronomiCaL moon

多年來品牌的Royal Oak出現過不同變奏，單是錶殼用料已非常多樣化，如鉑金、碳材質、鈷合金、銅、橡膠、陶瓷、鈦和鉭金屬等等。今年愛彼錶的萬年曆決定讓它回歸至最經典的材質：黃金。新錶搭載最新5134自動機芯，9時是星期、12時位置為月份、3時位置是日期，閏年顯示亦在12時中央位置。天文月相則放在6時位置，還有一年的周次顯示位處錶盤外圈。 The vintage Royal Oak brand has been transformed many times since 1972. For instance, with the case alone, we have seen platinum, carbon, cobalt alloy, bronze, rubber, ceramic, titanium and tantalum utilized over the years. This year’s Audemars Piguet offers a perpetual calendar in the most-classic yellow gold. Inside, the watch features the new 5134 automatic movement. At the 9 o’clock position is the week indicator; at 12 o’clock is the month, and at 3 o’clock is the date. Leap years are also indicated at 12 o’clock. As well, astronomical moon phases are displayed at 6 o’clock, and a one-year revolution is indicated on the outer rim of the case.

06. rIChard mIlle rm 67-01 automatiC eXtra fLat

品牌過往也造過薄錶，最先是長方形的RM 016，之後是圓形的RM 033，這次RM 67-01 終於擁抱傳統，用回最具代表性的酒桶形。機芯是專誠新造的，厚度約3.6mm，裝到錶殼裡，腕錶只厚7.75mm，已是他們有史以來最薄的酒桶形腕錶。鈦金屬底板及搭橋全部被鏤空，實金造的阿拉伯數字小時則放在兩條鈦金屬造的軌道上，纖薄之餘也具層次感。 This brand has offered super-thin models before. The first was the rectangular RM 016, followed by the round RM 033. This time, the RM 67-01 embraces tradition and returns to the iconic barrel shape. The movement is newly custom made and is only 3.66 millimetres thick. With the movement mounted in the case, the watch is only 7.5 millimetres thick. This is the brand’s thinnest barrel-shaped watch. Both the titanium bottom and the bridge are in skeleton design. The Arabic numerals, made with solid gold, are placed on two titanium tracks, giving a sense of texture to the slimness.

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heritage Chronometrie CoLLeCtion tWinCounter date

進取的定價、複雜的功能、積極的發展，是這兩年Montblanc的亮麗成績表。看來這項優良傳統於2016年仍會保持，請看看這款Heritage Chronometrie，去年推出了年曆功能款，今年則追加備有雙小錶盤的日期顯示腕錶。9時位置是小秒針盤、3時位置則是日期盤。腕錶搭載自家製MB 24.23自動機芯，動力儲備有38小時，不鏽鋼錶殼直徑40mm。定價相當實惠，約售$4,300。 Progressive pricing, complex functions, active development — these are all shining accomplishments of Montblanc over the past two years. It looks like this fine tradition will continue in 2016. Take a look at this Heritage Chronometrie. Last year, the annual calendar function was introduced. This year, the brand has added a watch with a dual small-dial date indicator. At the 9 o’clock position is a small second-hand dial and, at 3 o’clock, is the date dial. An MB 24.23 automatic movement, produced in-house, is mounted inside and has 38 hours of reserve power. The stainless steel watchcase is 40 millimetres in diameter. This watch is reasonably priced at around $4,300.

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08. a. laNge aNd söhNe 1815 tourbiLLon handWerkskunst

今年是德國製錶巨人Ferdinand Adolph Lange的200周年誕辰，品牌為其大肆慶祝，繼早前推出的兩枚經典斯文又漂亮的1815小三針之後，今年SIHH改以這枚複雜的陀飛輪為賀禮作結。這枚新作搶眼的地方，不止是具有歸零及停秒功能的陀飛輪，還有那塊以玫瑰金製成的錶盤。錶面色澤如岩石灰，上面飾有精細的「tremblage」手工雕刻，呈現出均勻的粒紋。腕錶只生產30枚，收藏家恐怕一錶難求。 This year is German watchmaker giant Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s 200th birthday. To celebrate, the brand earlier introduced two classic up-scale and attractive 1815 small three-hand watches. At this year’s SIHH, a complicated tourbillon watch concluded the celebration. The eye-catching part of this new watch is not limited to the tourbillon, which has the ability to return to zero and has a stopwatch function. The rose-gold case also adds to the attractiveness. The watch face has a stone grey colour and is decorated with a hand carved “tremblage” detail, showing an evenly-spaced grain pattern. Only 30 watches have been manufactured, making it difficult, even for a collector, to own one.

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09. Jaeger leCoulTre reverso tribute CaLendar

2016年是Reverso腕錶系列85周年紀念，為此品牌特意推出不同款式腕錶，包括小巧的Reverso Classic、中型的Reverso Tribute及大型的Reverso One。這一款Reverso Tribute Calendar除了採用Duo雙時區設計概念外，還具有全曆功能，玫瑰金外殼尺寸為49.4 x 29.9mm。錶盤正面是銀色粒紋裝飾蛋白石錶盤，備有時分、星期、月份、日期及月相顯示；背面為灰色巴黎鉚釘飾紋、第二時區小三針及晝夜顯示。

This year marks the 86th anniversary of the Reverso series. To celebrate, the brand is offering several different special-edition watches, including the dainty Reverso Classic, the medium-sized Reverso Tribute and the large Reverso One. This Reverso Tribute has a calendar that uses the design concept of duo time zones and also has a full calendar function. The rose gold case is 49.4 x 29.9 millimetres, and the front of the dial plate is an egg-white dial decorated with a silver grain pattern. There are displays for minute, week, month, date and moon phases. On the front is a grey Parisian rivet design, with three small hands displaying the second time zone, and the day-night display.

10. ParmIgIaNI tonda metrograPhe bLeu abyss

要說腕錶今期流行的色調，深藍必定坐亞望冠。Parmigiani計時錶內深邃的藍是由電鍍製成，將錶盤放進專用電鍍槽，顏色由最初的亮橙色，然後是棕色，到深紫色再變成藍色。這個變色過程必須好好掌握，否則再過兩、三秒，錶盤便會變成寶藍色再變成灰色。腕錶搭載自家研發及製造的PF 315自動機芯，所有可見零件均用珍珠圓點打磨。

To name the trendy colours of this year’s watches, you need go no further than deep blue. Parmigiani’s time-keeping watch has a deep-blue electroplated interior. The watch dial is placed in a custom-electroplated groove. During electroplating, the colour of the dial changes from orange, to brown, to deep purple, to blue. The colour-changing process needs to be properly controlled. Otherwise, with an additional two or three seconds, the dial would turn into a royal blue and then grey. Inside the watch is an in-house researched and developed PF315 automatic movement, and all the visible parts are polished with pearl dots.

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radiomir 1940 3 days automatiC aCCiaio - 42mm

PAM 655直徑為42mm，比起新推出、同樣白面的PAM630略為縮小了2mm，是一個男女都適合的尺寸。錶殼採用Radiomir 1940款，是這個系列第一次推出白面款式，同樣配以黃針和黃色小圓點刻度，及全阿拉伯數字時刻。機芯採用自家製、僅3.95mm 厚的纖薄P.4000，搭載偏心式微型擺陀，可存儲三日動能，配啡色皮帶。 PAM 655 is 42 millimetres in diameter, which is two millimetres smaller than the new PAM 630. Both have the same white dial and this size is well suited for both men and women. The case utilizes the Radiomir 1940 style and is the first whitedial watch in the series. Like the Radiomir 1940, this watch has yellow hands and yellow dot-number indicators, as well as all-Arabic numerals. The watch movement is an in-house P.4000, which is ultra-thin at 3.95 millimetres, with a mounted micro-rotor. The watch has three days’ reserve power and is matched with a brown watchband.

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Chanel手袋的經典菱格紋，靈感源自Chanel迷鍾愛的馬術，尤其是穿著夾克在馬場上飛馳的騎士雄姿。品牌全新頂級珠寶系列「Signature de Chanel」的48款作品，將經典曲線菱格紋重新華麗演繹，以簡約設計打造出完美線條。 The iconic quilting on Chanel handbags is inspired by the equestrian world dear to Gabrielle Chanel, especially by the jackets stable boys wear around the racetracks. The geometry of the 48 new pieces of Signature de Chanel, its first High Jewellery collection, is a variation on the quilted pattern and pays tribute to that inspiration. Graphic and refined, they express the purity of line and the perfection in simplicity.

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Signature de Saphir耳環 18K白金耳環鑲嵌2顆總重12.8克拉的枕形切割藍寶石，26顆總重2克拉的方形切割鑽石，158顆總重4.5克拉的明亮式切割鑽石以及2顆三角形切割鑽石。

Signature de Saphir earrings in 18K white gold, set with two cushion-cut sapphires, for a total weight of 12.8 carats; 26 square-cut diamonds, for a total weight of two carats; 158 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total weight of 4.5 carats, and two triangle-cut diamonds.

Signature Ultime手鐲 18K白金鑲嵌一顆重1克拉的明亮式切割鑽石，265顆總重66克拉的方形切割藍寶石以及 221顆總重7.7克拉的明亮式切割鑽石。

"Signature Ultime" bracelet in 18K white gold set with a 1-carat brilliant-cut diamond, 265 square-cut sapphires for a total weight of 66 carats and 221 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 7.7 carats.

Signature de Saphir項鍊 18K白金鑲嵌一顆重11.4克拉的枕形切割藍寶石，42顆總重6克拉的方形切割鑽石，21顆總重2.3克拉的長階梯形切割鑽石以及3042顆總重83.6克拉的明亮式切割鑽石。

"Signature de Saphir" necklace in 18K white gold set with an 11.4-carat cushion-cut sapphire, 42 square-cut diamonds for a total weight of 6 carats, 21 baguettecut diamonds for a total weight of 2.3 carats and 3042 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 83.6 carats.

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Signature de Perles耳環 18K白金鑲嵌160顆總重 7.9克拉的明亮式切割鑽石以及2顆日本養珠。

Signature de Perles earrings in 18K white gold, set with 160 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total weight of 7.9 carats, and two Japanese cultured pearls.

Signature Cocoon項鍊 18K白金鑲嵌一顆重1.5克拉的明亮式切割鑽石，652顆總重16.7克拉的明亮式切割鑽石以及雕刻水晶。

Signature Cocoon necklace in 18K white gold, set with a 1.5-carat brilliant-cut diamond and 652 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total weight of 16.7 carats, and carved rock crystal.

Signature de Perles戒指 18K白金鑲嵌一顆重3克拉的祖母綠形切割鑽石以及162顆總重2.8克拉的明亮式切割鑽石。

Signature de Perles ring in18K white gold, set with a three-carat emerald-cut diamond and 162 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total weight of 2.8 carats.

Signature Duo珠寶腕錶 18K白金鑲嵌668顆總重13.5克拉的明亮式切割鑽石。

Signature Duo watch in 18K white gold, set with 668 brilliant cut diamonds, for a total weight of 13.5 carats. Quartz movement.

Signature Ultime手鐲 18K白金鑲嵌一顆重1克拉的明亮式切割鑽石，265顆總重66克拉的方形切割藍寶石以及221顆總重7.7克拉的明亮式切割鑽石。

Signature Ultime bracelet in 18K white gold, set with a onecarat brilliant-cut diamond and 265 square-cut sapphires, for a total weight of 66 carats, and 221 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total weight of 7.7 carats.

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難得有機會去到位於巴黎旺多姆廣場的工作室，一睹品牌頂級珠寶系列的製作過程。 A rare peak inside Chanel’s high jewelry workshop, located at 18th Place Vendôme, Paris.

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打磨黃金。

量度項鍊的長度。

Cutting out the surplus gold.

Positioning the fall of the necklace.

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每個細件都要先經擺位才可作最後鑲嵌。

工匠以鵝毛擦亮每個細件。由於設計複雜，過程需要超過220小時。

Each element has to be positioned before the final assembly.

The edges are polished with a goose feather for a perfect finish, a process taking more than 220 hours due to the intricate design of this piece.

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作品完成。 The finalized piece, ready to be delivered.

Jewelry

Magic Alhambra Diamond Earclips $26,800 Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Carnelian Necklace $20,300 Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace $19,500 Magic Alhambra Pendant $6,800 Vintage Alhambra Bracelet $5,100 Signature Perlée Bangle $8,000

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Timeless ClassiC Van Cleef & arpels text, photo | PL

金色葉子牆面裝飾、手塗花卉、華麗的紡織品

Gold-leaf wall covering, hand-painted flowers,

及黑色漆木家具，配合華麗水晶吊燈及水晶壁

luxurious textiles and black-lacquered furniture,

燈的柔和燈光，彌漫一股溫暖感……一望而知，

together with the soft light from magnificent

這正是法國高級珠寶品牌梵克雅寶（Van Cleef &

crystal chandeliers and crystal wall lights, creates

Arpels）的一貫特色。

an atmosphere of warmth. This look is, of course, the signature style of French luxury jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels.

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an Cleef & Arpels專賣店裝潢設計秉承品牌規格，流露高 V 貴、典雅及溫暖感。 The decor of the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique follows the standards of the brand, effusing sophistication, elegance and warmth.

模特兒分別佩戴品牌的Florilege、Palmyre、Virevolte Between the Finger、Perlee 及Alhambra系列首飾，在開幕酒會上向來賓展示。 Models display jewelry from the Florilege, Palmyre, Virevolte, Between the Finger, Perlee and Alhambra collections at the grand-opening reception. 04

溫市Van Cleef & Arpels專賣店剛完成了翻新工程，日前特別舉行了盛大的開幕酒會。該專賣店設於享負盛名的加國珠寶商Birks的溫哥華旗艦店內，面積擴充至1,435平方呎，屬全國最大，陳列了Van Cleef & Arpels一系列珠寶首飾及時計，展現出該品牌劃時代美學的嶄新室內設計概念。高身透明圓頂玻璃櫃及典雅櫥窗，飾以黑色漆木、拋光不銹金屬及玻璃，陳列品牌全新及最具代表性的創作，包括具標誌性的Alhambra系列及Cadenas時計，還有 Between the Finger指環和Poetic Complications時計。店內更特設一私家陳列館，為顧客提供個人空間，安坐欣賞該品牌的珍品。 Van Cleef & Arpels總裁及執行長（President and CEO)Alain Bernard表示，該品牌與Birks享有多年的成功夥伴關係，品牌期待憑籍此全新漂亮的店鋪，進一步加強在本地的發展。 The Vancouver Van Cleef & Arpels boutique has completed its renovation and recently hosted a large grand opening reception. The boutique is located within the famous Canadian jeweller Birks’ Vancouver flagship store, and has been expanded to 133.31 square metres (1,435 square feet). It is

Florilege Turquoise Earring $148,000

the largest Van Cleef & Arpels store in the country, and exhibits

Palmyre Diamond Necklace $445,000

many jewelry and watch collections.

Palmyre Diamond Bracelet $210,000 Virevolte Between the Finger Ring $35,700

The tall, transparent, dome-top glass cabinets and the elegant display windows are decorated with black lacquered-

Van Cleef & Arpels於1906年在巴黎的Place Vendome誕生，由寶石商的女兒Estelle Arpels與寶石切割師之子Alfred Van Cleef夫婦所創。品牌多年來一直忠於風格獨特的設計，產品兼具創意和精緻，充滿詩意和魅力，糅合最優質的石材—Pierres de Caractere及大師級手工、超凡技術和革新精神。無論是受大自然或高級時裝的啟發，還是僅憑天馬行空的想像，該品牌的高級珠寶、時計及首飾系列均散發劃時代的和諧之美。

paint, polished stainless metals and glass. These display

Van Cleef & Arpels began in Place Vendome, Paris, in 1906 and was founded by Estelle Arpels, the daughter of a jeweller, and Alfred Van Cleef, a gemcutter’s son. The brand has always been faithful to designs that are unique in style — creative while delicate, and full of poetry and charm. The Pierres de Caractere collection combines the highest quality stones and mastergrade craftsmanship, superior techniques and a revolutionary spirit. Whether drawing inspiration from nature, or from high-couture fashion, or from pure fantasy and imagination, the brand’s high jewelry, watches and ornaments all display iconic harmonious beauty.

the shop is a private library, offering a private quiet space for

Van Cleef & Arpels專賣店設有獨立大門 The Van Cleef & Arpels boutique has its own separate doorway.

the brand’s newest and most significant creations, including the iconic Alhambra collection, Cadenas watches, Between the Finger rings and Poetic Complications watches. Inside customers to sit and appreciate the treasured Van Cleef & Arpels pieces. Alain Bernard, Van Cleef & Arpel’s president and CEO, says the brand has been a successful partner with Birks for many years. With this beautiful new boutique store, Van Cleef & Arpels hopes to further its growth in Canada.

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Fashion Headline 時裝潮流回歸簡約，運動服及優閒服當道，新一季鞋履方面也有不少平底及sporty款式。最具女人味的尖頭幼踭pumps，今季回復經典設計，色彩豐富，很有夏日的感覺。還有粗踭款式高踭鞋，配搭造型更具時尚感。 You can never predict when a fashion trend will end up on the rocks. Sport and casual footwear are still popular, with a variety of flats and sporty styles also appearing in the new season’s collection. One style that accentuates a strong feminine charm is the pump. They are back this season with classic and colourful designs, emanating a summery aura. Another would be block heels, which go well with any outfit.

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Alexander McQueen off-theshoulder ruffled cotton-blend mini dress US$2,455 (net-aporter.com) Giuseppe Zanotti Design fuchsia pumps $TBD

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Miu Miu embroidered coat $TBD Dior gold pumps $TBD

Aquazzura Byzantine 105 embellished leather pumps $1,380 (mytheresa.com)

Christian Louboutin So Kate US$695 (christianlouboutin.com)

經典大方 Chic Pumps 款式簡單的pumps可說是長青款式，而且可變化出不同的風格，尖頭配幼踭是典型的斯文大方款式，配粗踭則較剛強型格。 With its simple design, the pump could be a very long-lasting trend. Pumps with thin heels and pointed toes are classic, while block heels highlight the tough side of your character.

Giuseppe Zanotti Design snakeskin effect pumps $1,005 (farfetch.com)

Saint Laurent classic paris skinny 105 Escarpin V pump in multicolor metallic leather US$645 (ysl.com)

Francesco Russo D’Orsay suede and snake pumps US$795 (net-a-porter.com)

Calvin Klein Platinum black sleeveless top $TBD Miu Miu printed cotton-twill mini dress US$1,375 (net-a-porter.com) Céline Rodeo V neck pump in black shiny calfskin $925 (contact Céline customer service)

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Pierre Hardy chunky heel sandals $2,105 (farfetch.com)

Tabitha Simmons Harlow perforated cork and leather sandals US$845 (net-a-porter.com)

創意玩味 Chunky Heels with Creativity 大概受到casual chic的大潮流影響，不論是上班款或是晚裝款的高踭鞋，都有不少粗踭選擇，設計師亦喜歡於粗踭上大展拳腳，如金屬通花、透明、多角形等都是具創意的粗踭款式。 Under the influence of casual chic, different kinds of block heels can be seen everywhere, designs ranging from office footwear to fancy night-out footwear. A variety of patterns, such as golden flowers and transparent shapes, add a creative side to block heels.

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Roger Vivier Décolleté U cut metallic leather pumps $1,060 (mythere sa.com)

Charlotte Olympia Claudine US$1,145 (charlotteolympia.com)

Ted Baker Tribal stripe crop top $185 (tedbaker.com) Ports 1961 white pants $TBD Roger Vivier leather sandals $1,065 (mytheresa.com)

Gucci cross over leather sandal $1,255 (gucci.com)

Max Mara beige sandals $TBD

Sportmax sandals with zippers $TBD

Boss nude heels $TBD

Michael Kors wooden heel sandals $TBD

Alexander Wang suede Abby sandals US$450 (barneys. com)

Sandro stripe top Black fringe skirt Black sandals Both from Giuseppe Zanotti Design All prices to be determined

Anteprima geometric print heels $TBD

Paul Andrew Blossom sandals $TBD

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Valentino camouflage embellished suede sneakers $1,415 (mytheresa.com)

Miu Miu jeweled sneakers $2,210 (nordstrom.com)

着重配飾 Sneakers with Accessories 在運動潮流的影響下，大部分名牌都推出波鞋或slip on款式，走高貴路線的會綴上閃石、釘飾，把casual的波鞋推上高檔層次，襯上cocktail dress可營造既casual又型格的感覺。 A number of brands have brought running shoes and slip-on styles to market. Those who go for a classy look could opt for a pair with shiny stones or studs. Pair them with a cocktail dress and you have an outfit that’s both casual and stylish.

Christian Louboutin Rush 30 spiked leather sneakers US$1,295 (net-a-porter.com)

Fendi Karl stuffed leather slip-on sneakers $1,305 (luisaviaroma.com)

Ted Baker Tribal stripe crop top $185 (tedbaker.com) Ports 1961 white pants $TBD Roger Vivier leather sandals $1,065 (mytheresa.com)

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Marni 20mm neoprene & mesh sneakers $686 (luisaviaroma.com)

Marni glitter & mesh D’Orsay sneakers US$740 (barneys.com)

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Dolce & Gabbana crystal embellished sneakers $2,065 (nordstrom.com)

Versace black medusa high-top sneakers $1,375 (ssense.com)

René Caovilla 20mm embellished lace sneakers $1,708 (luisaviaroma.com)

Gucci Satin fabric high-top sneakers $1,150 (gucci.com)

Saint Laurent signature court classic SL/18H fringed high top sneaker in hazelnut suede US$695 (ysl.com)

White one-shoulder top White embroidered skirt Both from Melissa Bui Giuseppe Zanotti Design white Franz sneakers All prices to be determined

Maison Margiela women’s stamped leather “Future” ankle-strap sneakers US$1,155 (barneys.com)

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舒適型格 Comfy Flats 平底鞋實在是近年的大熱款式，不論是較中性的oxford shoes及loafers、 resort style的espadrilles，或是斯文大方的 ballerinas都有不少創新選擇，拼料拼色或圖案拼貼都是今季的重點設計。 In recent years, flats have become very trendy. Whether it’s neutral oxford shoes and loafers, resort style espadrilles or elegant ballet slippers, they all offer a variety of choices. Moreover, the combination of materials and patterns is this season’s design highlight.

Oscar de la Renta Adelaide woven raffia oxford $1,020 (neimanmarcus.com)

Maje orange top $TBD Roger Vivier 40mm sequined cotton satin espadrilles $861 (luisaviaroma.com)

Alexander McQueen studded leather loafer $1,270 (neimanmarcus.com)

Charlotte Olympia plaid punk kitty loafer $950 (neimanmarcus.com)

Striped white top Striped skirt Both from Sandro and prices to be determined Alexander McQueen nappa embroidered double layer sole US$1,095 (alexandermcqueen.com)

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Valentino lace espadrilles $720 (farfetch.com) Mulberry ivory polished calf loafer US$395 (mulberry.com)

Jimmy Choo Vita pointy toe lace-up flat $880 (nordstrom.com) Miu Miu sneakers with crystals $TBD

Valentino striped rockstud ballerina flats $1,350 (farfetch.com) Prada leather creeper brogue espadrilles $1,470 (saksfifthavenue.com)

Dolce & Gabbana embellished brogues $1,300 (farfetch.com)

Bottega Veneta leather sneakers $1,200 (mytheresa.com)

Kenzo 20mm K-Peak nappa slip-on sneakers $633 (luisaviaroma.com)

Oscar de la Renta raffia embroidered winx mules US$690 (modaoperandi.com)

Givenchy chain-trimmed leather espadrille flats $1,030 (saksfifthavenue.com)

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以四種不同類型皮革，包括人手磨亮小牛皮和漆皮等組合而成的豪華短靴Tundra Rock, US $475 Four different types of leather, including hand-burnished calf and patent leather, are sewn together to create this wingtip-style luxury boot. Tundra Rock, US$475.

巧手精製意大利造鞋藝術

The ArT oF Shoe CraftSmanShip

很多人捨得買鞋，但是否真的懂得欣賞或選購？造工精美的

Italian shoes are revered for their

皮鞋，不但穿著舒適，更如藝術品般，典雅持久耐看，彰顯

creative styling and craftsmanship.

出個人品味。意大利的造鞋業向以獨特富創意的設計和精湛

Enrico Tognoni, co-founder and

手工而馳名，著名品牌Tognoni Shoes的共同創辦人兼設計

designer of Tognoni Shoes, takes us

師 Enrico Tognoni便帶領我們到品牌於佛羅倫斯Tuscany的

behind the scenes to his workshop

工場，一睹經驗豐富的工匠如何將一塊原材料皮革，以過人

in Tuscany, where master craftsmen

的心思、技巧和時間，製成猶如藝術品般的鞋履。

transform hide into masterpieces.

text | Leslie Yip photo | Tognoni Shoes

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Enrico Tognoni道﹕「我和兄弟Luca均是生

“My brother, Luca, and I were born and raised in Tuscany, a region known for leather

於Tuscany，也於這裏成長。出色的皮革技術和

craftsmanship and passion for quality. When designing our shoes, we try to rethink and

講究追求高質素的熱枕正是Tuscany傳統所在。

refresh traditional designs with new materials and techniques to reflect the taste of the

我們設計鞋的時候，會融合傳統設計和新的物料

modern man.”

和技術，反映現代人的口味。」 With a master’s degree in architecture and construction engineering from the 擁有Pisa大學建築及建築工程學碩士學位的

University of Pisa, Enrico sees the art of shoemaking as just another form of expressing

Enrico，視造鞋為展現建築設計藝術的另一種途

the art of architectural design. In his words: “Much like any structure, heritage is built

徑。「就如所有結構一樣，造鞋的傳統工藝講求

from the ground up, maintaining stability and strength by staying faithful to foundations,

扎實的基礎，強而穩定的力量，既有敏銳的時代

possessing an astute sense of the present and an unwavering focus on the future.”

觸覺，亦可帶動潮流，迎向未來。」

第一步﹕選擇皮革

First Step: Leather Selection “First choice” grade Italian leather, sourced from the best Tuscan tanneries, has to

Tognoni所選用的一級質素皮革全由最好的

undergo specific treatments before being made into a shoe. Different types of design call

Tuscan皮革廠供應，必需經過特別處理，才被

for different types of leather. For example, classic and elegant wingtips call for the use of

選作製鞋材料。不同的鞋款設計需要配合使用不

calf leather, which is coloured and burnished by hand. Cowhide leather is used for casual

同的皮革。比方是經典高雅的低筒W型翼紋低筒牛津鞋，便需用上以人手著色和錚亮的小牛皮﹔休閒綁帶鞋則應選用母

lace-ups for softness and comfort. Painted suede offers an element of surprise to traditional styles: stripes, pois and camouflage are only some of the many patterns that the tanners paint onto the leather to make the shoes absolutely unique.

牛皮，喜其皮質柔軟舒適﹔已著色的絨面革盡見硝皮工匠手藝精華，為傳統款式帶來新鮮驚艷感覺：條紋、圓點和迷彩等，令鞋履更具獨特色彩。

人手著色的迷彩圖案絨面鞋，是經典Oxfords鞋款的另類選擇。Sprint Camouflage, US $329. Hand-painted camouflage suede makes this shoe a cool alternative to traditional Oxfords. Sprint Camouflage, US$329.

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剪裁精粹以鐳射切割皮革雖然先進，但Tuscany的工匠依然堅持以人手切割，根據每張皮革的特性，裁剪出最好的部份作製鞋材料。

Cutting Laser cutting may be grabbing headlines, but Tuscan craftsmen prefer to cut by hand. This way, the artisan can match the skins and cut only the best part of each hide.

固定鞋型剪裁適當皮料後，便是按圖樣將它們縫合起來。先是將鞋所用的皮革放到鞋楦拉長撐大，約放置十日至兩星期來固定鞋型，日後即使穿著多久也不會輕易變形，增加耐度。

Lasting After the leather pieces are cut, they are stitched together as required by the design pattern. The upper is then stretched over the last, where it remains for 10 to 14 days. This allows the leather to “memorize” the shape of the last, teaching it to hold its shape, even after extensive wear.

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每雙人手精製的皮鞋都經過漫長而又考究的製作程序，反映Tuscany傳統造鞋藝術的精粹。 Each pair of handcrafted shoes is one of kind, the result of a long and skillful process, and a reflection of the heritage of shoe craftsmanship in Tuscany.

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Sewing

巧手縫合沿用傳統意大利造鞋工藝方法，以美國人Lyman Reed

Typical Italian artisanal production uses Blake Welt Stitch Construction

Blake於1856年發明的縫製鞋機器，使用Blake Welt Stitch

with the help of a special machine invented by Lyman Reed Blake in 1856.

Construction縫合法，將鞋內墊以強韌的單行縫線跟皮鞋外

This process sews the insole directly to the outsole with a single strong row of

底連合起來，簡約美觀，相對其他製鞋方法更具彈性和有線

stitching. The beauty of this construction is in its simplicity. It also allows more

條美。

sole flexibility and a sleeker design than those built with other methods.

Tognoni Shoes精益求精，加添第二行縫線來連接鞋的

Tognoni Shoes goes one step further, adding a second row of stitches

中底和防水外層，提升了鞋的複雜性和耐用程度，也讓品牌

to connect the midsole to the waterproof outsole. This more complex

能夠發展出更多優質款式，Florence wingtip牛津鞋系列便

construction has enabled the brand to develop more sophisticated footwear,

是箇中表表者。

including the Florence wingtip collection.

完美句號

Finishing

視乎所使用的皮革種類，完成縫製工序的皮鞋便會由專人以人手清潔﹑磨滑和擦亮。工匠再以人手逐層逐層的為皮鞋著色，製造指定的懷舊效果。些微的顏色差異和瑕疵會被視為品質和獨特性的表現。

Depending on the leather, the shoe is then cleaned, polished, buffed or brushed by hand. The artisan applies colour by hand, layer by layer, to give the shoes the desired vintage effect. Small imperfections and colour nuances are considered a sign of quality and exclusivity.

W型翼紋低筒牛津鞋是每個品牌的必有系列。Tognoni Shoes便提供了多種不同色澤供選擇。 Florence Wingtips, US $349 Wingtips are essential to every shoe collection. Tognoni Shoes offer a twist to the classic by offering them in many different shades. Florence Wingtips, US$349 tognonishoes.com

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fashion news 春天將至，除了找尋個人喜好的 must have piece外，衣櫃中的 mix & match配件，亦是時候因應潮流補充一下。 Other than going for your musthave piece all the time, the mix & match piece from your closet is time for a change, along with the approaching Spring season. Silk Pajama Top Blue Mazarine Poppy $108 Silk Culottes Blue Mazarine Poppy $108

春日Mix & Match

Olivia PalermO + Chelsea28

Mix & Match for Spring text | Kelvin Wu photo | provided by Nordstrom

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在真人show《The City》成名的Olivia Palermo，本身是社交名媛，其衣著亦經常備受關注。在她的時裝系列中，由輕鬆便服至OL上班服裝；由春日圖紋褲子至華麗流蘇長裙，質料更用上絨、絲及皮等，為春夏衣著提供無限配搭。今次的Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28系列於Nordstrom各分店及網頁nordstrom.com/oliviapalermo發售，並將推出春、夏、秋及假日等系列。溫哥華及卡加利的Nordstrom已開業，而多倫多的Eaton Centre及Yorkdale分店，將分別於本年9月及10月開業。 rising star Olivia Palermo, from the reality show The City, is a socialite in real life and attracts numerous attention for her fashionable style. Using down, silk and leather, her fashion series ranges from causal outerwear to formal business attire, from patterned pants to elegant fringed dresses and provides the spring-summer collection with more options. This season’s Olivia Palermo+ Chelsea28 collection will be sold in all Nordstrom stores, as well its website nordstrom.com/ oliviapalermo, with the spring, summer, Fall and holiday series coming up soon. Nordstrom stores in vancouver and Calgary are already open, and those in Toronto’s eaton Centre and Yorkdale mall will open in september and October, respectively. 01•Fit & Flare Tank Dress $174 02•High Waisted Pleated Front Tie Pant $158 03•Bow Back Stripe Sweater $134

Sleeveless Suede Trench Tan Cognac $588

04•Shearling Peplum Vest $498 05•Silk Cami $94

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01•Fringe Mini Dress $328 02•Peasant Dress $188 03•Patchwork lace dress $158 04•Sheer Turtleneck Sweater $88

05•Retro Denim Skirt $138 06•Off the shoulder peasant top $168 07•Embellished Jacket $328 08•Stripe pencil skirt $108 09•Leather Midi Skirt $348 10•Belted Suede Skirt $258

Twill military vest $198 Twill ankle flare pant $108

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圖紋春色

Graphic Noise 濃冬時分，大地被一片霧霾籠罩，了無生氣；但在時裝界，卻早已進入春分時節，豐富圖像如：動物圖紋、花卉印花或是幾何條子，均落力地為四周注入春色，讓人自由遊走於四季之間。 Signs of renewal and hope are beginning to stir beneath the dreary haze of winter. Designers show us their vision of growth and rebirth with a riotous mix of animal prints, florals and geometrical patterns, generating enough energy to transcend the seasons. text & styling | Michelle Chow photo | Sing Ho model | Nadya@Style makeup | Kylie Chan hair | Taky Chung @ The FIFTH Salon

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Givenchy old pink star sequins dress with lining Prada black heel Céline beads pompon earrings in black glass and brass $550 (special order)

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T-shaped top in off white stretch linen and viscose canvas $2,300 Turtle neck top in tiger printed cotton jersey $730 Assymetrical strap skirt in large stripe cotton $2,700 All from Céline (special order) Prada yellow earrings

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Etro long silk dress US$3,000 (etro.com) (US only) Ring with velvet and crystal $445 Ring with Swarovski crystals $390 Both from Gucci Céline beads pompon earrings in black glass and brass $550 (special order) Hugo Boss black and white print slippers

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White snake skin dress Yellow stripe sleeveless top Both from Prada Ring with velvet and crystal $445 Ring with Swarovski crystals $390 Both from Gucci Céline Babouche V neck slipper in black, white and natural woven kidskin $1,490 (special order)

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Hugo Boss blue and white floral print dress

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春之雪葩

Bottega Veneta Spring Sorbet

今年春天，Bottega Veneta的resort collection，作為設

This spring, designer Tomas Maier

計師，Tomas Maier能做的，便是透過設計，為世界帶

brings a bit of colour and joy to the

來一點色彩與歡樂，正如這位德國硬漢所言：「系列構思

world with his Bottega Veneta’s resort

是mood-lifting，所以用了令人快樂的色調。」紅紅綠綠，

collection. As this German strongman

能令人快樂，但不夠特別，他挑選了一種類似粉橙的色

said, “The concept behind this collection

彩，較為美味的形容，是西柚雪葩的顏色，閉起雙眼，

is mood-lifting, so I used hues that make

幻想一下，多麼清甜。

people happy.” text | 冰汪

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Reds and greens certainly bring happiness to all, but these colours are not special enough. So Maier chose a colour that is close to an orange-pink. One can also describe this as the colour of a delicious grapefruit sorbet. Closing one’s eyes, you imagine what a sweet, clean flavour this colour brings.

這些生果色系，配上Tomas Maier至愛的earth tone，竟然是出奇地好看。其中一個key look，是一件肉桂色的麖皮中褸，裡面配一件西柚雪葩sweater，下身是一條拖肥糖色運動褲，三色襯過三色雪糕，簡簡單單，賞心悅目。這是他對顏色的敏銳，以及熟練。

This fruit-like colour, matched with Maier’s favourite earth tones, results in a surprisingly pleasing combination. One of the key looks is a cinnamon-coloured suede medium-length jacket. Inside the jacket is a grapefruit sorbet sweater and, on the bottom, a pair of toffee sweatpants. The colour combination resembles neopolitan ice cream. It’s clean and easy on the eye, and completely shows off Maier’s sharp and skilful approach to colours. The leather and suede, for which Bottega Veneta is famous, are perennial focal points. This time, there are several suede jackets, both long and short, and also denim shirts and denim patchwork cardigans to meet customers’ complete expectations.

Bottega Veneta最拿手的皮革、麖皮，永遠是焦點，這次也有幾件麖皮外

The cashmere sweater, offered in a variety colours, also exemplifies the brand’s

套，長短兼備，亦有牛仔皮恤衫及牛仔皮

high standards. For the experienced shopper who knows how to choose, he/she would

patchwork冷外套，算是交足功課，至於

definitely choose the limited-edition offers. In addition to leather and cashmere, the

不同色水的cashmere sweater，也是高水

seemingly commonplace sweatpants are also good choices.

準之作，識揀，當然是揀期間限定。皮革及cashmere以外，反而想介紹下相對平凡

Sweatpants are not a new offering by this designer, but this time Maier has used

的運動褲，設計師做運動褲，絕非新事，

heavyweight jersey, which provides strength and durability. The strength of the fabric

今次他用了重磅jersey來做，好處是布料

gives them some shape, so they do not look embarrassingly like pyjama bottoms. At the

夠堅夠挺，挺到不會有穿上睡褲落街的尷

same time, however, the material offers the same soft warmth and comfort as PJs. This is

尬，卻有睡褲軟綿綿的溫暖舒適，尤其是

particularly important in the winter, when the advantage of wearing these pants is that they

冬天，比牛仔褲舒服一百倍。

are a hundred times more comfortable than denim jeans. 系列尚未定價 All prices TBD

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Men Fashion 正宗狂迷

The Original Fan text | Clarence Lau

photo | Jack assisted by Hin

SAINT LAURENT flask in printed grain de poudre textured leather and aluminum US$545 (ysl.com)

DIOR HOMME belt in printed calfskin and palladium finish buckle $TBD

SAINT LAURENT printed leather shopping tote bag with pouch US$1,090 (ysl.com)

DIOR HOMME pouch in printed calfskin and flower $TBD

彩色

VALENTINO garavani cap US$ 257 (farfetch.com)

JIMMY CHOO grove metallic leather slip on shoes US$ 650 (neimanmarcus.com)

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WOAWWEST patchwork small teddy bear US$38 (woawstore.com)

當你以為迷彩已走下坡之時，今季卻一個180度翻身。一切的變

SANDRO division sweater $TBD

奏版本，甚麼數碼迷彩、螢光迷彩等等已被叮走，最經典正宗的陸軍迷彩才是王道，連一向端莊的Dior Homme都大力吹捧讓其擔任季度主角！大概眾人都明白啡綠的主調最中性百搭，無論配襯迷彩西裝褸作造型焦點，還是選擇配件如迷彩手套或鞋履作視覺調味，它都能夠與

DIOR HOMME silk tie $TBD

其他不同風格的衣著有趣和諧地融合起來。所以說，陸軍迷彩的各式單品絕不嫌多！ If you think the camouflage trend is waning, you’re mistaken. Forget all those fancy styles, such as digital or fluorescent camouflage patterns. It’s the classic and original army

camouflage that’s the biggest hit right now and the elegant Dior Homme is taking this season’s lead! DIOR HOMME short sleeves crew neck top in wool and cotton jacquard knit $TBD

Olive green is a very neutral colour, whether it’s paired with a camouflage suit jacket as the focus of an outfit, or styled with accessories such as camouflage gloves or shoes. It goes with a variety of styles, which is why products with an army camouflage

DIOR HOMME skinny fit jeans in printed stretch cotton denim $TBD

PRADA tessuto wallet $TBD

pattern are never out of style.

SAINT LAURENT lace-up espadrilles in printed suede US$495 (ysl.com)

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Brown In Harmony

今個春夏，帶點復古感覺的啡色妝容會大行其道，配襯簡單自然的 glossy啡色眼妝，又或以 nude妝襯上深啡嘴唇，都是容易駕馭之選。 The retro look, with brown-toned makeup, is expected to be very popular this SpringSummer season, matched with a simple and natural, glossy-brown eye makeup. Or, you may prefer a nude look, matched with dark brown lips. Both looks are easy to master. text | Kate Lau photo | Mr.Cho model | Dominika B(Elite Model) makeup | Elaw Wong,assisted by Crystal@thelook-studio.com hair | April Chiu

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Intense Lips 想畫出完美的啡調唇妝，就要巧妙地運用深淺營造層次感，另要細心地勾畫厚實的唇部線條，眼妝則以簡約為主，以減低濃妝感覺。 To draw a perfect brown-toned lip, one needs to create layers, using dark and light colours. Additionally, one needs to draw a dark lip outline with care. For the eyes, stay simple to make the overall look less heavy.

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豐厚的深啡色唇 The rich dark ，盡顯性感。 -b exude sexine rown lips ss.

On Lips 利用銀白色的eye base打底，提亮暗黃的眼皮。 Use silver-white as the base layer to help brighten up the darkyellow eyelid.

由於眼妝較簡約，所以眉毛可以畫得偏啡和粗身一點。

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #4 $28 (sephora.com)

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於眼簾中央掃上少量橙色眼影，略為加強眼部輪廓。 On the centre of the eyelid, brush on a little orange eyeshadow to slightly enhance the outline of the eye.

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Shu Uemura pressed eye shadow refill P Soft Orange 241 $19 custom case mono $9 (sephora.com)

Because the eye makeup is relatively simple, one can draw a brow that is browner and thicker.

Too Faced Bulletproof Brows #Universal Brunette $38 (sephora.com)

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Brush on a black mascara. Wait until one layer dries completely, then brush on a second layer. The result is to make each eyelash to stand out.

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於顴骨位塗上橙色胭脂，這會和啡色唇妝更為融合。 Trish McEvoy Lash Curling mascara $46 (nordstrom.com)

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把啡色胭脂膏掃於顴骨和下顎位，然後用化妝掃由上而下掃開。 Apply a brown foundation stick in a brush-like motion Bobbi Brown skin to the cheekbone jaw area. Then use a foundation stick #Golden Honey $53 makeup brush and (bobbibrowncosmetics. brush downward. ca)

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掃上黑色睫毛液，待一層乾透後，再掃上第二層，令效果更為根根分明。

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先以潤唇膏打底，利用啡色唇筆勾勒唇形，可把唇形畫厚少許，營造性感感覺。 First, put on a moisturizing lipstick as the base. Then, using a brown lip pencil, draw in the outline of the lip. To create a sexy feel, one can draw a thicker lip outline. Nars Velvet lip liner #Patong Beach $30 (sephora.com)

On the cheekbone, apply an orange rouge. This will blend well with the brown lip makeup.

Le Metier de Beaute The Cheeky Chic Kaleidoscope $140 (neimanmarcus.com)

以唇掃塗上啡色唇膏，集中於唇中央塗多點，輕微加強層次感。 Use a lip brush to brush on a brown lipstick, adding a bit more lipstick to the middle of the lip to add slightly to the look. MAC lipstick #Mocha $20 (maccosmetics.ca)

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Glossy Eyes 暖色系如啡調眼妝，比起鮮艷色系更易運用，更易營造出立體感，微濕的效果更可打造出一點點柔和的味道。 Eye makeup that uses warm colours, such as brown, makes it easier to create a threedimensional layered look than if you employ bright colours. If moistened slightly, the result is a softer, more delicate look.

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以啞致感重的白色眼影打底，範圍應塗至眉底。 Use a matte white eyeshadow as the base, brushing up and ending at the bottom of the eyebrow.

Shu Uemura drawing crayon #S beige $29 (shuuemura.ca)

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塗上蘊含微細閃粉的啡色眼影，由眼簾中央向外掃開。 Apply a brown eyeshadow with a little bit of shimmering powder, and brush outward from the middle of the eyelid.

於啡色眼影之上塗上透明eye gloss，或以透明唇彩代替亦可。 Apply a transparent eye gloss over the brown eyeshadow. One can also substitute with a transparent lip gloss. Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupte #201 Pure $47 (saksfifthavenue.com)

On Brows

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用透明eye gloss順着眉毛生長方向掃，營造眉毛帶點濕潤的效果。

Burberry Wet & Dry Silk eyeshadow #300 Midnight Brown $43 (nordstrom.com)

於顴骨突起位置掃上粉紅色胭脂，塑造輕盈而紅潤的妝效。 Brush a pink rouge onto the cheekbone to create a light, rosy look.

By Terry Terrybly Densiliss blush #5 Sexy Pink $105 (saksfifthavenue.com)

On Lips

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Using a transparent eye gloss, brush along the eyebrow, following the natural flow of the brow. This creates a moistened effect. Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupte #201 Pure $47 (saksfifthavenue.com)

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最後，塗上蘊含細緻閃粉的橙色唇膏，統一整個妝容。

於鼻翼、顴骨、下巴和唇山位置塗上highlight，然後用化妝掃掃鬆，突出輪廓。用同色系的眼影畫下眼線，利用眼線掃掃鬆。 Using an eyeshadow from the same colour series, draw in the eyeline. Brush lightly using an eyeline brush.

Yves Saint Laurent couture mono eyeshadow #Fougue $44 (saksfifthavenue. com)

Apply a highlighter to both sides of the nose, the cheekbone, the jaw and the top of the lip. Brush lightly with a makeup brush to accentuate the facial features.

Finally, apply an orange lipstick with shimmering powder to complete the look. Guerlain Météorites Voyage Pearls of Powder refillable compact $261 (nordstrom.com)

Guerlain KissKiss shaping cream lip colour #344 Sexy Coral $54 (nordstrom.com)

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Living 玻璃廚房飽覽180度湖景

GLass Kitchen with a 180-deGree LaKe View text | Zoe Mak photo | John Trigiani designer | Tania Parkyn and team, Parkyn Design

Origin: 大屋原有的間隔為舊式設計，客廳廚房等都是以房間形式分隔，不過這樣的設計阻擋了室內的自然光源，所以屋主趁全屋大裝修的機會將被湖景包圍的廚房大改造成半玻璃屋，讓近在咫尺的無邊界湖景和陽光180度透進屋內。 This large house was traditionally designed, with clearlydefined rooms, such as the living room and kitchen. Limited window area restricted the amount of natural light entering the house. During a total renovation, the owner used the opportunity to turn the kitchen into a glass house, allowing for an unlimited view of the nearby lake, as well as 180 degrees of sunlight exposure. 玻璃屋的長吧台上加入了兩盞色調柔和的wall lamp，燈色配合夕陽餘暉，令黃昏時份更添浪漫。 The long bar in the glass house, adorned by two wall lamps in muted tones, adds to the romance under the rose quartz-coloured sky at dusk.

玻璃廚房的主要光源來自面向東南的湖畔，加上特大的窗戶和開放式設計，再配合米白色的櫥櫃，讓主層的透亮度大增。 The dominant view from the glass kitchen is the lake to the southeast. The oversized window and open design, coupled with creamy white kitchen cabinets, greatly increase light throughout the main floor.

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Highlight: 為確保室內舒適，設計師於主層焦點的玻璃屋內採用了HVAC（Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)，暖通空調的技術來控制空氣的溫度及濕度，同時利用了清潔和使用簡單的遙控百頁簾來控制整個玻璃房的光暗和溫度。玻璃屋的長吧台為多用途設計，除了可以用作每天享受陽光早餐的breakfast bar之外，傍晚則是一個跟三五知己在晚飯前共聚歡樂時光的小酒吧。另外，長吧台另一面備有洗手盆，可以讓屋主一邊跟朋友暢聚，一邊準備餐前小點，當有更大型的聚會時，這個二號洗手盆更可以分擔廚房的工作量。設計師為了配合同時喜歡傳統和現代風格設計的兩位屋主，在廚房的顏色和用料方面使用了經典的深核桃色，以及能夠增加空間感的米白色，配合開放式間隔，巧妙地將傳統和現代元素拿捏得準。 Given the considerable expanse of glass, the designer has provided HVAC (Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) throughout the house to control temperature and humidity. It also features easy-to-use, remote-control blinds to control the amount of light and heat entering the house. 廚房的特大中央島為傳統經典的深核桃色，配合靠牆櫥櫃的簡約米白色設計，成為了廚房設計的classic accent。 The extra-large island in middle of the kitchen is in a classic deep walnut. Matched with the simple creamy white on the wall, the island becomes a classic accent in the kitchen design.

A full-length bar has also been added, at which to enjoy drinks with a few friends prior to dinner, or at which to sit and enjoy a sun-drenched breakfast. On one side of the bar is a sink, allowing the homeowners to prepare snacks while spending time with friends. During large gatherings, this secondary sink can share the workload with the kitchen sink. The designer has expertly co-ordinated

Feature:

the differing style preferences of the two owners (one likes traditional, the other

為了將屋外的無邊界湖景完全帶進屋內，在

prefers contemporary) in the use of

整個廚房改造的工程中除了主力牆外，差不多

colour and materials in the kitchen.

將主層的所有牆都拆下。可飽覽湖景的廚房面

Classic deep walnut is matched

向東南，設計師為了將室外的天然優點帶進屋

with a creamy white. This helps

內，就將原本被分隔成幾個小房間的主層間隔

to open up the space visually and

打開，另外將廚房擴大，加建了一個特大中央

perfectly balances the traditional with the contemporary.

在廚房的中央島放上玻璃擺設除了可以作收納用途之外，亦不會阻礙透光感。 The containers on the centre island are glass, allowing light to shine through.

島之外，整個廚房更向湖景方向對外伸延，再將 breakfast area改建成半玻璃屋，成為主層的焦點，讓屋主每個早上都可以享受真正的陽光早餐。 The owner took down all but the load-bearing walls on the main floor, bringing the lake view into much of the house. The

kitchen was expanded, with a large centre island added. The breakfast area, with its glass wall, became the focal point of the main floor, allowing the owner to enjoy a true sunlit breakfast every morning. 在廚房和餐室之間以一個小型備餐室(servery)作分隔，設計貫徹廚房的風格，只是地磚和櫥櫃的顏色對調，而牆身依然選用米白色，另外還加了一個通向玻璃屋的serving window，盡量將屋外的陽光帶進屋內。 Adding a servery to separate the kitchen from the dining room gives contrast to the kitchen. Here, the colours of the floor file and the cabinets are in reverse from the colours in the kitchen. However, the wall is still in creamy white. There is also a serving window leading to the glass house, which allows sunlight to reach deeper into the house. 設計師強調開放設計的概念，靠牆的櫥櫃都以米白色為主，這樣就可以減低壓逼感。 The designer emphasized the open concept by opting to enhance the natural light with creamy white kitchen cabinets. No sense of claustrophobia here.

Cost 整個工程包括全屋翻新設計和裝修，大約$1,000,000；玻璃屋造價大約佔$60,000。 The entire project, including a revamped design, construction and materials, cost approximately $1 million. Construction of the glass portion cost approximately $60,000.

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Elite Choice 「威士忌傾進酒杯的輕聲，猶如一個悠揚的插曲。」喬伊斯，《都柏林人》和《尤利西斯》作者。 “The light music of whisky falling into a glass – an agreeable interlude.”James Joyce, Dubliners and Ulysses

世界級的Amrut單一麥芽威士忌 The world-class Amrut singlemalt whisky.

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溫哥華威士忌酒展

VANCOUVER WHISKY FESTIVAL

就像多倫多和滿地可一樣，溫哥華同樣被譽為展

Vancouver is now renowned as a festival city,

覽活動之城 (festival city)。年中各種多元化的活

just like Toronto and Montreal. Throughout the

動都選擇在溫哥華舉辦，反映出我們生活的城市

year, the diversity of festivals illustrates how

是一個不折不扣的的國際大都會。

cosmopolitan it truly is. text | Kenson Ho & Mel Tobias

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Joining the prestigious events was the inaugural Vancouver Whisky

包括1月在溫哥華Terminal City Club舉行的第一屆溫哥華年度

Festival, held in January at the Terminal City Club to celebrate “the water

威士忌酒展，一個慶祝這「生命之水」的年度盛會。溫市的威士

of life.” The city’s growing whisky culture and like-minded enthusiasts met

忌文化不斷增長，志同道合的愛好者將有機會接觸到從世界各

brand ambassadors from around the world and sampled whiskies from

地到訪的品牌大使，更可品嚐從蘇格蘭，愛爾蘭，加拿大，美

Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the United States and Japan, as well as non-

國和日本的名酒，名來自非傳統威士忌釀酒區如印度及台灣的

traditional whisky regions, such as India and Taiwan.

佳釀。 “Whisky is liquid sunshine.” George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright,

「威士忌是陽光般的液體。」蕭伯納，愛爾蘭大文豪劇作家。

Pygmalion The festival’s organizer was Thomas Chen, general manager of

酒展的主辦人之一Thomas Chen，是Fountana Group

Fountana Group Canada, a Vancouver-based international liquor import/

Canada的總經理，亦是Companions of the Quaich溫哥華分

export company, as well as president of the Vancouver Chapter of the

會的主席。他表示，這些年來威士忌愛好者的年齡及性別比例

Companions of the Quaich. He said he’s seen the demographic of

有顯著改變。七年前當他首次參加著名的維多利亞威士忌酒展

imbibers change significantly over the years. He noted that seven years

時，參加者大多是年齡介乎40至50歲的男性。時至今天，女

ago, when he attended the highly-respected Victoria Whisky Festival,

性跟男性的參加者人數十分平均，更見到不少年輕人參加。

participants were mostly men in their 40s and 50s. Today, he’s seeing as many women as men, and younger people attending.

「沒有不好的威士忌，只有有些不及其他的好。」錢德勒，小說家和編劇。

“There is no bad whisky. There are only some whiskies that aren’t as good as others.” Raymond Chandler, novelist and screenwriter

溫哥華威士忌酒展是由Fountana、Companions of the Quaich溫哥華分會，和西海岸威士忌協會合辦，為參加者

Together, Fountana, the Vancouver Chapter of the Companions of

帶來超過120個不同品牌的優質單一麥芽威士忌（Single Malt

the Quaich, and the West Coast Whisky Society offered festival guests

Whisky）及調和威士忌（blended whisky）。參加者更有機會參

the chance to taste more than 120 different brands of the finest single

加來自亞洲、歐洲和北美各蒸餾廠的大使和威士忌專家主持

malt and blended whiskies in the world. They also had a chance to take

的講座。Thomas指出，單一麥芽威士忌是指來自同一間蒸餾

classes with ambassadors and educators from distillers in Asia, Europe

廠，以發芽大麥為原料來釀製的威士忌。而調和式威士忌是混

and North America.

合了不同類型的威士忌，有時更加入了中性穀物酒精、色素和調味料的產品，品質可保持不變。單一麥芽威士忌日益普及，

Single malts are whiskies made by a single distillery, distilled

可能是由於它有更獨特強烈的個性，極受口味挑剔的鑑賞家歡

from fermented mash made exclusively with malted grain. Whereas,

迎。調和式威士忌則可年復一年，仍然保持一貫的品質。

blended whisky is the product of blending different types of whiskies and sometimes also neutral grain spirits, colouring and flavourings. The 08

01/02• 來自世界各地的酒廠大使聚首威士忌酒展 Ambassadors and educators from distilleries attending the whisky festival.

05• Canadian Rockies 的品牌大使。 Ambassador of Canadian Rockies

03• Amrut在印度花園城市班加羅爾釀製 Amrut is made in Bangalore, the garden city of India.

06•「Canadian Whisky, The Potable Expert」是作者品嘗過加拿大100種頂級威士忌的品茗札記 Canadian Whisky, The Potable Expert has tasting notes on Canada’s 100 top whiskies.

04• 獲獎無數的Canadian Rockies 21 年有著醇厚的幼滑口感。 Award-winning Canadian Rockies 21 Year Old provides a luxurious, creamy palate.

07• Dalmore Alexander III，單是釀酒木桶已使用了六個不同風格的木材 Six different styles of wood casks were used to produce Dalmore Alexander III.

08• 除了威士忌外，酒展還供應雞美酒。 Other than whisky, there are cocktails available at the festival. 09• Dalmore亞歷山大三世，是頂級卓越手工的縮影。 The Dalmore King Alexander III is the epitome of handcrafted excellence. 10• Kavalan是台灣東北部唯一家族擁有的威士忌蒸餾廠。 Kavalan is family owned and the only whisky distillery in Taiwan, located on the northeast part of the island.

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「威士忌就像一個美麗的女人，是要被欣賞的。你首先凝視，然後慢慢品嚐。」村上春樹，日本暢銷書作家。

「威士忌是陽光般的液體。」蕭伯納，愛爾蘭大文豪劇作家

Thomas興奮地告訴EliteGen：「今年的參展商包括了一些非常出色、獲獎無數的酒廠。來自印度 12

的Amrut是其中之一，印度生產了一些極優秀的威士

“Whisky is liquid sunshine.” George Bernard Shaw, Irish Playwright Pygmalion

忌，而Amrut是名符其實世界級的釀酒廠。此外，亦有來自台灣的Kavalan。而來自卡加里的Highwood 釀酒廠，亦從洛磯山脈帶來了令人無法抗拒的單一麥芽威士忌。」《星尚》有機會在酒展期間向部分參展酒廠了解他們的精釀，包括獲獎無數的Canadian Rockies 21 年。- Whisky Advocate雜誌對這款威士忌有這樣的形容：「它層次複雜，香氣混和異

國果香和淡淡丁香，白胡椒、甜橡木焦糖及木桶的餘韻營造醇厚極致的口感。」這些精鍊的描繪來自作家Davin de Kergommeaux，他亦在酒展中推介其新作《Canadian Whisky, The Potable Expert》。他在書中跟讀者分享了他對加拿大最頂級的100款威士忌的品茗後感，包括最暢銷的佳釀以至一些並不常見、工藝蒸餾廠的出產。他的攤位就在Canadian Rockies的攤位旁。世界級的Amrut單一麥芽威士忌，只採用於喜馬拉雅山腳種植、由該區流水灌溉並以傳統舊

式農業耕作栽培育而成的特選印度大麥釀製而成。收割後的大麥，被運到海拔3000英尺高、被喻為印度城市花園的班加羅爾(Bangalore) 。大麥會分小批進行磨碎及蒸餾，以保持其天然香氣，接著在當地獨有的熱帶氣候下於橡木桶中進行醇化。日本Nikka的兩家麥芽威士忌蒸餾廠，生產出濃郁、帶泥炭味和粗壯的麥芽。採用直接蒸餾方式，以天然煤粉加熱，釀成了充滿獨特香氣和質感的威士忌。這種傳統釀製方式，今天即使是在蘇格蘭，都幾乎沒有蒸餾廠使用。金車噶瑪蘭酒廠Kavalan位於台灣東北部，是該區唯一由家族擁有的威士忌蒸餾廠。坐落於水質純淨，空氣清新的環境，絕對是亞熱帶島嶼生產威士忌的最理想環境。世界級的專業知識和技術，確保了噶瑪蘭單一麥芽威士忌如絲般柔滑的口感和獨特風味，獲全球一致推崇被讚賞。 Dalmore亞歷山大三世，是頂級卓越手工的縮影。要成就這備受尊崇的佳釀，就從密蘇里州

11• Kavalan坐落於水質純淨，空氣清新的環境，最適合生產威士忌。 Kavalan is located where water is pure and air is fresh, perfect for whisky production.

歐扎克山脈(Ozark Mountain) 的老式美國白橡木酒桶開始。酒液經過無數的採樣後，會被轉移到

12• Kavalan單一麥芽威士忌，口感如絲般柔滑度，風味獨特，難怪獲全球推崇。 The silky smoothness and distinctive flavours of Kavalan single-malt whisky is appreciated globally.

大師教路 - 如何正確地品嚐威士忌

13• 日本Nikka的兩家麥芽威士忌蒸餾廠，生產濃郁、帶有泥炭味和粗壯的麥芽。 From Japan, Nikka’s two malt whisky distilleries produce rich, peaty and masculine malt.

急。讓它在口中流著，讓它的味道慢慢滲出。千萬別急於吞下，讓它溜連在你的舌頭中間、舌

14• 來自蘇格蘭的風笛，相當適合威士忌酒展。 The Scottish bagpipe music was very fitting for the Whisky Festival.

六個由不同木材製成的木桶，每個木桶的成熟速度不一，從而賦予酒液非常不同的特性。最佳成熟期取決於木材類型，從而加強威士忌的獨特味道和風範。

Dalmore蒸餾廠的蒸餾大師Richard Paterson指出：「最好使用威士忌聞香杯(nosing copita glass)。把杯放到鼻尖，慢慢嗅一次，第二次和第三次。並細看一下威士忌 – 慢慢來，不要心下、然後再回到中間，讓酒液在口腔停留一會，然後才慢慢把它吞下。威士忌在口腔中時間越長，你就越能揭開它深層次的味道。巧克力橙、果醬香料、碎杏仁等味道精髓，都會一一顯現。很多人都從來沒有做到這一點，他們只是急於把酒液嚥下，實在錯過了威士忌最精彩的地方。」「其實要對威士忌認識更多，更加懂得享受，最佳方式莫過如成為威士忌俱樂部會員。」Thomas Chen說。

15• Nikka的傳統釀製方式，即使在蘇格蘭，都幾乎沒有酒廠使用。 Nikka’s traditional distilling method is hardly ever used today, even in Scotland. 15 88

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16• Nikka釀製的威士忌有獨特香氣和充滿質感。 Ambassadors and educators from distillers at the whisky festival.

growing popularity of single malts could be attributed to its stronger personality, welcomed by connoisseurs with more sophisticated and discerning tastes. Blended whiskies are consistent in quality, year after year. “Whisky, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.” Haruki Murakami, best-selling Japanese author.

17• 酒展的主辦人之一Thomas Chen (左) Festival organizer Thomas Chen (left) 18• 來自印度的Amrut大使，暢談釀酒心得。 Amrut ambassador gives a talk on Indian whisky

“We have some amazing award-winning participants this year,” an enthusiastic Chen told EliteGen in an interview. “India is producing some excellent whiskies and Amrut is a world-class distillery. We also have Kavalan from Taiwan. We are also seeing incredible single malts coming

19• 酒廠大使與參加者分享威士忌哲學。 Participants are educated by distillery ambassadors during the festival.

from the Canadian Rockies, produced by Highwood Distillers in Calgary.” During the festival, EliteGen was introduced to the award-winning Canadian Rockies 21 Year Old. Whisky Advocate Magazine referred to as “a delicate yet fragrant, fruit-laden whisky. The complex, exotic fruit salad and

faint lilac-like flowers that characterized the original remain, along with blistering white pepper, sweet oak caramels, and crisp, clean barrel notes on a luxurious, creamy palate.” Those are the words of author Davin de Kergommeaux, who was right next to the Canadian Rockies booth, publicizing his book Canadian Whisky, The Potable Expert, which has tasting notes for Canada’s top 100 whiskies — from bestsellers to rare craft-distillery bottlings. The world-class Amrut Single Malt Whisky, distilled in the garden city of Bangalore, is made from selected Indian barley grown at the foot of the Himalayas, nurtured by the waters flowing there and cultivated by old and traditional agricultural practices. It is carefully mashed and distilled in small batches to preserve the natural aroma, and is aged in oak barrels at an altitude of 3,000 feet. From Japan, Nikka’s two malt whisky distilleries produce rich, peaty and masculine malt. The whisky

gets its distinct aroma and body from direct heating distillation, in which the pot stills are heated with finely powdered natural coal --the traditional method that is hardly ever used today, even in Scotland. Kavalan is Taiwan’s only whisky distillery, located on the northeast part of the island, where water is pure and air is fresh. The fusion of world-class expertise and the artistry of the blender is to ensure that silky smoothness and distinctive flavours of Kavalan single malt whisky can be appreciated globally.

The Dalmore King Alexander III is the epitome of handcrafted excellence. This noble spirit starts its journey in vintage American white oak casks from the Ozark Mountain range of Missouri. After numerous samplings, the liquid is then transferred into six different types of wood, each bestowing its unique characteristics. The optimum maturation period is dependent upon the particular wood to ensure its unique flavour and finesse. Richard Paterson, Dalmore’s master distiller, explains how to enjoy whisky properly. “Get the copita nosing glass. Bring the glass up to your nose. Nose it once, twice and nose it the third time. You need to look at the

whisky. Take your time and don’t hurry. Let it flow, and let it come up in its gentle manner. “Don’t just swallow it. Hold it in the middle of your tongue, underneath the tongue, back in the middle, keep it there and let it down. The longer you keep it in your mouth, the more you can reveal the inner flavour of the whisky. The top notes of chocolate orange, marmalade spice, crushed almond will be there. “The people out there never do that. They just knock it back. Look how much are missing.” “Actually, to learn more about whisky, and to appreciate it further, the best way is to join a whisky club.” said Thomas Chen.

「任何東西過量都是不好的，不過威士忌從來沒有過量，往往只是勉強足夠。」馬克吐溫，美國幽默作家 “Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whisky is barely enough.” American humourist Mark Twain

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三宝亭拉麵 – 從新潟市到溫哥華

SANPOUTEI RAMEN FROM NIIGATA TO VANCOUVER

混麵配雞湯 Maze Soba with chicken soup

拉麵是日本最受歡迎的

Ramen is one of the most

菜式之一，精髓是麵條

popular dishes in Japan. It

配高湯，再加上肉和蔬

is generally known as noodle

菜。雖然拉麵的起源

in broth, some with meat and

還不明確，有人說

vegetables. Although the origin of

來自中國，亦有人

ramen is unclear, some sources

說這是日本在20

say it is of Chinese origin. Others

世紀初的發明。

say it was invented in Japan in

據拉麵專家說，日

the early 20th century. According

本第一家專業的拉麵店於1920年於橫濱啟業。

to ramen experts, the first specialized ramen shop opened in Yokohama in 1920.

text | Kenson Ho & Mel Tobias

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沾麵的美味醬汁 Special flavourful dipping sauce for Tsukemen

香脆天婦羅蝦沙啦 Crispy Tempura Shrimp Salad

炸春雞加日食塔塔醬 Fried chicken with Tartar Sauce

炸春雞加日式辣醬 Fried Chicken with Chili Sauce

日式揚出豆腐 Agedashi Tofu

Nearly every region in Japan has its own ramen variation: Tonkotsu (pork broth) Ramen of Kyushu, miso Ramen of Hokkaido, Shoyu Ramen from Niigata. Normally, the colder the area, the thicker the broth, and perhaps even oilier. Niigata is really cold and the best sake is made there because of the purity of the water from the mountains. Rice from Niigata has been rated No. 1 in Japan. This rice basks in hot sunlight during summer and is covered with snow during the winter season. The significant temperature fluctuation creates this rice’s savoriness and unique texture.

Vancouverites Love Ramen 日本幾乎每一個地區都有自己的特色拉麵：九州的豬骨湯拉麵、北海道味噌拉麵，及來自新潟的醬油拉麵。一般來說，愈寒冷的地區，湯頭就越濃，油份亦較重。新潟市氣溫甚低，令該區山水的純度十分理想，從而讓他們釀製出最好的清酒。新潟市出產的白米亦被評為日本最優質的白米。這種白米在炎熱的夏季時陽光下曬著，到了冬季則被積雪覆蓋，顯著的溫度變化造就了稻米獨特的味道和質感。

In Canada, sushi has long been the most recognizable food from Japan, but is slowly being dethroned by Ramen. Vancouverites are in love ramen. More ramen shops continue to open and the locals are willing to queue up for their favourite ramen flavour. Sanpoutei from Niigata recently opened its first Canadian restaurant in Richmond. It introduced one of Japan’s most popular and authentic flavours, Shoyu Ramen, the original standard ramen flavour in Japan.

溫哥華人熱愛拉麵在加拿大，最受歡迎的日本菜式是壽司，但過去5年，這個皇者地位慢慢地被拉麵取締了。溫哥華人熱愛拉麵，拉麵店如雨後春笋般開業，本地人亦從不介意排長龍等吃喜愛的拉麵。

新潟市首家三宝亭拉麵店 The original Sanpoutei in Niigata

來自新潟市的三宝亭，近日在列治文開設了第一家加拿大拉麵店。它引入日本其中一種最流行和正宗的味道---醬油拉麵。這是日本正宗拉麵風味的標準味道。

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迷你豬肉片配生雞蛋飯 Mini Butariki Don (pork and egg)

充滿正宗日本風味的關東主 Oden – Simmer boiled egg, radish, fish cakes, konjac, served with mustard

開業以來反應十分熱烈，拉麵店的成功當然歸功於店

炸春雞加日式柑橘醬 Fried Chicken with Ponzu Sauce

It was an immediate success and behind that success is a young,

主Jennifer Yap，年輕的她不但充滿激情、勤奮，更十分有

passionate, hard-working visionary, Jennifer Yap. She was born in Hong

有遠見。她生於香港，在溫哥華長大，本想成為一位糕點廚

Kong, but grew up in Vancouver. Initially wanting to be a pastry chef,

師，所以曾於烹飪學校學藝，更在河石賭場糕點部工作。後

she went to cooking school, then worked in the pastry department of

來她意識到，自己不大喜歡在大量生產規模下的烘烤，於是

River Rock Casino. She later realized that she did not enjoy baking on a

決定專注於日本料理，特別鍾情的是拉麵。

mass-production scale and decided to concentrate on Japanese cuisine, specifically ramen.

三宝亭 -- 傳統拉麵風味

SANPOUTEI -- Authentic Ramen Flavour

《星尚》問到Jennifer「為甚麼選擇開拉麵店？」她咧嘴地回答：「拉麵和美食，是我的兩個激情至愛。我想開一家餐

“Why a ramen place?” EliteGen asked Yap. With a

館，讓客人可以真正品嘗到日本拉麵的正宗風味。我一直有

broad smile, she replied: “Ramen and good food, are

到過市中心不同的拉麵店試食，老實說，他們都不是正宗

my two great passions. I wanted to open a restaurant

的，因為他們試圖創出了溫哥華的風格，比如添加了奶酪等

where people could really taste the authentic flavour of

材料，這在日本是永遠不會見到的。另一個原因，是他們在

Japanese ramen.

製作拉麵時使用了低質素的商業麵粉。後來從一個朋友處得知，某些在日本的拉麵店，是會在日本以外提供特許經營

”I have been to different ramen shops downtown

權。於是我到日本做了很多市場研究，獲得了三宝亭加拿大

and, to be honest, they are not authentic because they

專營權，亦接受了漫長的培訓。」

try to make it Vancouver style, like adding cheese to it. You never see this in Japan. Another factor is the low-quality

在與Sanpou集團簽署協議前，Jennifer與她弟妹去了5個

commercial flour they use in making the ramen.

不同地點品嘗不同的拉麵。有時候，一天試上8家麵店。他們嘗到不同的口味，有些偏鹹、有些濃味、有些則較清淡。而寶物尋歸底，他們愛上了最後到訪的拉麵店，這就是三宝亭。

A friend told me of some ramen restaurants in Japan that were offering franchises outside Japan. Then I went to Japan, did a lot of research and got the Sanpoutei franchise

Sanpou集團歷史也相當悠久。在1967年成立於新潟

for Canada and went through a long training period.”

市，該集團的使命是提供正宗的拉麵，為食客帶來一個豐富難忘的美食體驗。集團在日本大島本州西北海岸的新潟市，

Prior to signing the deal with Sanpou Group, Yap, her sister and

開設了第一家拉麵店。這是新潟縣最受歡迎的城市，從東京

brother initially went to five different locations to try the ramen. There were

乘坐子彈火車只需2個小時。目前Sanpou集團的分店遍佈日

days when they tried eight noodle shops in one day. They tasted different

本各地，他們希望擴大業務，但沒有足夠的人手。Jennifer

flavours; some were salty, some heavy and some light. They fell in love with

說服他們溫哥華是一個美食之城，邀請他們到訪，了解及證

the noodles of the last ramen shop they visited, Sanpoutei.

炒豬肉沙啦 Buta Sahbu Salad

濃厚雞味噌，加軟熟煮蛋 Tori x Miso Ramen with favoured softboiled egg

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新潟市的稻田 The rice terraces of Niigata

新潟市的稻田 Rice field from Niigata

實他們的拉麵種類，將會被本地日本料理愛好者欣然接受。她還明

傳統，就連在三宝亭採用的白米也是從新潟市進口的。」

白到日本人對他們的烹飪技巧是守口如瓶的，所以她承諾會把他們的的秘方保密。集團專程安排幾位拉麵師傅從日本前來溫哥華培訓

特別推薦菜式

本地員工，當廚房學員全部學滿師能夠勝任接管後，他們就會功德

新潟醬油拉麵加美味軟煮蛋

圓滿回到日本。

Tsukemen（三宝亭特別Tsukemen拉麵乾沙丁魚和鰹魚湯） - 最受歡迎的選擇

Jennifer亦補充說：「獲得特許經營權只是第一步，接著的挑

關東煮（白蘿蔔，魚餅，熟蛋）

戰便是嚴格艱苦的訓練。我們在新潟市的培訓為期三個月，每周7

香脆天婦羅蝦沙拉

天、每天12小時，內容包括麵條和湯頭的製作，以及烹調工序前

炸春雞加日本醬（蘿蔔茸、柚子醬、橙子）

涉及的所有準備工序。訓練亦包括如何經營餐廳，及所有的清潔工作。培訓後，我們立刻回到溫哥華，根據日本的規格、監管新麵店

這僅是三宝亭攻勢和普及化的第一步。加拿大第一家三宝亭

的裝修。店內所有麵條都是自製，製造一批麵條需時一個小時，麵

麵店現已投入服務，每日店外都大排長龍，Jennifer更計劃在加拿

條都在前一天製造，確保新鮮。三宝亭確保在店內供應的每一碗拉

大不同地區開設更多的分店。與此同時，她亦正準備協助總公司

麵，都百分百緊守我們對拉麵的理念和承諾。為了強調我們的正宗

在紐約開設第一家三宝亭。日式叉燒飯 Chashu Don

來自新潟市的白米，有獨特的味道與質感 Rice from Niigata has a unique flavour and texture

三宝亭的手製拉麵 Handmade ramen at Sanpoutei

新潟市是最受歡迎的釀製清酒地區之一 Niigata is one of the most popular region for SAKE production

拉麵高湯，準備需時 Broth preparation for ramen

we make the noodles in-house and it takes an hour to make a batch The Sanpou Group comes with a long history.

of noodles. It is very fresh and we know what’s in the noodles. We

Founded in Niigata in 1967, the group’s mission is to

make the noodles a day in advance. Sanpoutei ensures that every

provide authentic ramen and a wholesome, memorable

bowl of ramen served stands 110 per cent for our philosophy and

culinary experience. Their first restaurant opened in Niigata, on the northwest coast of Honshu, the largest island in Japan. It is the most

commitment to ramen noodles. To emphasize our authenticity, the rice served in Sanpoutei is also imported from Niigata.”

popular city of Niigata Prefecture and is only two hours by bullet train from Tokyo. Sanpou Group now has many outlets in different parts of Japan.

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They wanted to expand but did not have enough manpower.

Niigata Shoyu Ramen with flavoured soft-boiled egg Tsukemen Ramen (a Sanpoutei special, rich in dried sardines

Yap convinced them that Vancouver was a food city and that a

and bonito aroma) – most ordered dish in the restaurant

visit would confirm the fact that their type of ramen would be well

Maze Soba

accepted by the Japanese food-loving locals. She also realized that

Oden (Radish, Fish Cakes, Boiled Egg)

the Japanese are secretive about their cooking techniques and what

Crispy Tempura Shrimp Salad

she learned will remain unspoken. They now have several Japanese

Deep Fried Spring Chicken with Japanese sauce (Oroshi,Yuzu,

chefs in the restaurant, who will leave after the trainees are ready to

Ponzu Sauce)

take over. This is only the beginning of the Sanpoutei “Getting the franchise is one thing, the extensive training is

invasion. With the first Sanpoutei restaurant in

another,” Yap said. “Our training in Niigata was three months – 12

Canada now fully operational with long,

hours training daily, seven days a week. It included making the

daily lineups, Yap is planning to

noodles and broth and all the preparation involved before cooking.

open in different parts of Canada.

There was also training in running the restaurant and all the cleaning.

In the meantime, she is getting

兩種口味的雪米糍 Two flavours of Mochi ice-cream

ready to help head office launch “Then, to Vancouver for the construction and renovation, with the

the first Sanpoutei in New York.

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ToronTo’s Top romanTic rooms 與情人共晉晚餐本身已經很浪漫，如

Dim lights, candles and attentive service: dining rooms

果選一間情調十足、服務貼心的餐

and lounges with these amenities help set the mood for a

廳，肯定令浪漫氣氛更加升溫。

romantic night.

無論慶祝是為了特別的他/她，還是一

Few things can match the way it feels to be showered

個特別的日子，一個完美的約會除了美

with love and attention. Whether it’s celebrating a special

酒、佳餚及貼心的服務外，最重要的還

occasion or a special someone, most savvy diners would

是讓身邊的一位充份感受到愛。因此不

agree that a flawless evening only serves to enhance the

妨將上述種種交付於專業的餐廳，你只

experience. So leave the food, well-paired drinks and

需將注意力放在愛侶身上便可。

pampering to the professionals and focus on what’s most

雖然巴黎享有浪漫之都的美譽，但多

important: your date.

倫多其實亦有不少以浪漫而聞名的餐

Paris might be known as The City of Love, but there’s plenty to

廳，讓你與愛侶一同品味愛。

fall in love with – and magical places to frequent – in Toronto.

text | Renée S. Suen 孫詩敏 photo | Renée S. Suen 孫詩敏, Cindy La(Auberge du Pommier), Allison Woo(Auberge du Pommier)

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經典浪漫

Classic Romance

要數城中最浪漫的餐廳，Auberge du

There are plenty of reasons why Auberge du Pommier is the city’s

Pommier絕對當之無愧。餐廳由兩間建於1860

go-to dining room for special celebrations, anniversaries and summertime

年代的cottage改建而成，客人甫踏入這所設計

weddings. Built from two salvaged 1860s woodcutters’ cottages, guests

典雅的餐廳，感覺猶如置身19世紀的法國鄉郊

are teleported to the French countryside with their first step into the elegant

一樣。一絲不苟的餐房佈置、暖和的燃木壁爐

and serene room. Move past the entrance and be welcomed by smooth

加上開揚舒適的小庭園，難怪餐廳在不少人心

linen-covered tables, three cozy wood-burning fireplaces and a bright and airy

目中，都是舉辦宴會、周年紀念及婚宴的首選。

covered garden terrace that’s dreamy during warmer months.

開業29年，這所Oliver and Bonacini集團旗

For 29 years, the Oliver and Bonacini uptown gem has been delighting

下位於uptown的法國餐廳，一直以不斷求變的

diners with seasonally changing, classic French cooking and polished

態度、經典的法式烹調及無可挑剔的服務贏得

service. Choose from the sophisticated Cuisses de Grenouille (tempura

客人歡心。精選菜色包括口感複雜的Cuisses de

frog legs), aromatic and captivating Mérou (pan-seared black grouper on

Grenouille (田雞腿天婦羅) 及香氣撲鼻的Mérou

beads of couscous), or let the chef take your taste buds on a journey with

(香煎黑斑配couscous) ，又或者品嚐廚師用心炮

the Menu Gourmand, a five-course tasting affair matched with wines from

製的5道菜tasting menu (Menu Gourmand) ，並

the restaurant’s 500 label-deep collection. Do save room for the sublime,

配以從店內500種餐酒中精挑細選的佳釀，讓你

and shareable, orange and Grand Marnier soufflé – its white chocolate

的味蕾來一趟精彩的美食之旅。

cream finish lingers on the lips like the lightest of sweet kisses.

FROG

SALAD

APPLE

Auberge du Pommier的Cuisses de Grenouille採用肉質鮮嫩的濕地田雞腿製成香脆的天婦羅，並伴以杏仁蛋黃醬。 Auberge du Pommier’s Cuisses de Grenouille features tempura of supple Everglades frog legs, perched proudly on a delightful amandine remoulade with dill coulis.

Salade de Courge et Chèvre加入了Tamarack Farms南瓜、Sainte-Maure羊奶芝士焦糖無花果，醬汁用上清新的蘋果醋。 The Salade de Courge et Chèvre from Auberge du Pommier looks like a whimsical garden of Tamarack Farms squash, Sainte-Maure goat cheese and caramelized fig that’s dressed with apple vinegar.

一頓完美的晚餐又怎能缺少甜品。Auberge du Pommier 的Pomme是一道蘋果撻配杏仁奶油餅及雲呢拿雪糕，為浪漫之夜劃上甜蜜句號。 Sweet finishes at Auberge du Pommier may include the Pomme - apple tarte tatin with almond frangipane, and vanilla crème glacée.

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香煎黑斑(Mérou) ，伴以speck ham火腿、蜆肉 couscous及茴香。 Black grouper (Mérou) is pan-seared, then supported with a flavourful bed of speck ham, clam couscous and braised fennel at Auberge du Pommier.

香烤八爪魚、鮮蝦、乾橄欖及紅莓豆，配以甘荀橘子醬，便成為這道Poulpe et Crevettes。 Dollops of carrot orange marmalade dress Auberge du Pommier’s Poulpe et Crevettes, a pleasing mix of grilled octopus, freshwater prawns, dried olives and cranberry beans.

Auberge du Pommier 4150 Yonge St., Toronto, 416-222-2220 oliverbonacini.com/OurRestaurants/Auberge-duPommier/Menus.aspx 營業時間：午餐周一至周五早上11:45 - 下午 2:30m; 晚餐周一至周四下午5:30 晚上9:0; 周五及周六下午5:30 - 晚上 9:30 Hours:11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon-Fri; 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Mon-Thurs; 5:30 p.m9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat. Mains: $16-$44; Menu Gourmand $100/pp. 主菜：$16-$44; Menu Gourmand每位 $100

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Charming and Timeless Tucked in a recess along Yorkville’s main artery, coowners Niall McCotter and Doug Penfold of midtown’s CHARBOL 座落於Yorkville街的Chabrol，門前是一個擁有36個座位的露天patio。 Chabrol is tucked away behind its sprawling 36-seat patio steps away from its Yorkville entrance.

Cava have brought all the charms of southern France to this jewel box–like space. The quaint and intimate room feels like an escape from Toronto, glistening

情調小店

with brass trinkets from McCotter’s private collection, vintage prints from Australia and crystal chandeliers dangling above its

座落於Yorkville 街Chabrol，是Niall McCotter及Doug Penfold繼

marble-topped bar and tables. As if hearts aren’t already stolen

Cava後又一精心傑作，二人把法國南部的獨有魅力注入這所精緻的餐

by the cute 20-seater, come summer, there’ll be a spacious

廳。店內的黃銅裝飾是店主McCotter的私人珍藏，加上來自澳洲的古

front patio for al fresco dining, where lovers can toast each

董掛畫，及雲石吧檯上懸掛著的大型吊燈，都為店內營造古雅閒適的氛

other under the stars.

圍，讓人暫時遠離煩囂。如果這只有20個座位的特色小店暫時未能獲得你的歡心，你一定要在夏季時再來，屆時可於店前的露天patio用餐，與情人在繾綣星光下甜蜜地碰杯。

Classic French-trained Penfold prepares everything – from the quiche to the flaky handmade puff pastry (an eight-hour process that’s done in-house) from scratch daily from the tiny open kitchen.

餐廳內所有美食，由法式雞蛋餡餅，以至每日於小廚房中自家新鮮

supplied by Honest Weight and French cheeses (like the Cantal

手包辦。店內的菜色選擇非常多樣化，食材選擇亦很有心思，例如選用

that’s in the glorious potato gratin), but also inspired from the

來自Honest Weight的可持續海鮮及正宗法國芝士 (如用於焗薯的Cantal

chef-owner’s mentor, Claude Bouillet of Pastis. To accompany

芝士) 。部分菜色的創作靈感則來自Penfold的啟蒙老師Claude Bouillet

the beautiful food, sommelier Christopher Madej has selected a

(Pastis餐廳主廚) 。餐廳侍酒師Christopher Madej亦為客人帶來多款法

predominantly French wine list that’s focused on privately imported

國餐酒，大部分是私人入口的佳釀及仍未廣為人知的美酒。

classics and under-appreciated regional treasures.

TARTE Chabrol的蘋果撻是必試甜品，即叫即製，另伴以精緻的蘋果酒沙巴翁 (Calvados Sabayon) 。 Chabrol’s must-try apple tarte is baked to order and served with an ethereal Calvados Sabayon.

The menu isn’t simply rich with responsibly harvested seafood

烤製的酥餅 (需時8小時) ，都由接受傳統法式烹調訓練出身的Penfold一

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QUICHE

Penfold 在他的小廚房中更會自製mignardise，跟calissons 一樣，mignardise是一種傳統的法式糖果（城中十分罕見）。糖果的底部是杏仁及蜜餞水果，上面灑上糖霜。 Mignardise隨咖啡附送。 Mignardise, like these Calissons, a traditional French candy (and a rare find in the city) are made from scratch in the tiny kitchen. Here, Penfold blends a mix of almonds and crystalized fruit to make the base, then tops it with a glossy icing. Each order of coffee comes with a confection.

午餐想吃得清淡一點，不妨試試Chabrol自家製的雞蛋餡餅（quiche），伴菜是紅酒醋有機沙律。 For a light lunch, consider a wedge of Chabrol’s homemade quiche with fine herbs that’s served with organic greens dressed with red wine vinaigrette.

Chabrol 90 Yorkville Ave., 416-428-6641 chabrolrestaurant.com 營業時間：每日中午12:00 - 晚上10:00 主菜：$27-$29.

Hours: 12:00 p.m-10:00 p.m., daily. Mains: $27-$29.

Modern Seductive Soft fluid curves and warm blush tones give Ink Legacy Hospitality’s newest family member, Figo, an almost feminine elegance. Take a seat FIGO 店內的圓拱門後就是開放式廚房，客人可一邊享用美食，一邊欣賞廚房真人騷。 Figo’s open dining room lets diners peek into the action in the open kitchen framed by a tiled archway.

時尚浪漫

under the swirling hand-painted high ceiling mural, maybe next to your sweetheart in the room’s only loveseat in the northeast corner of the room.

India-born, Hakka-Chinese Anna Chen, who trained at London’s Zucca and Michelin-starred Murano before returning to

輕盈的曲線、柔和的粉色調，為Ink Legacy Hospitality旗下最新成

Toronto to continue her pasta craft at Buca Yorkville, heads the

員Figo營造嫵媚的優雅。餐廳亮點是以人手繪上旋轉壁畫的天花，而位

modern Italian-inspired kitchen. The food is contemporary, light

於店內東北方的角落更設有全店唯一的情侶二人座位，讓你與愛侶煙靭

and pleasing; her cooking is precise and composed, allowing

地共晉晚餐。

ingredients to shine in uncomplicated dishes rooted in tradition like the fresh daily-made pastas or the homemade ricottas made

餐廳主廚Anna Chen是印度出生的客家人，她曾於倫敦的Zucca

from a 100-year old recipe. Head baker Carlo Lazzarino, turns

及米芝連星級餐廳Murano受訓，之後回到多倫多加入意大利餐廳Buca

out spectacular pastries daily -- think bombolone (doughnut),

Yorkville成為主廚，繼續她對意大利菜的熱忱。餐廳的走現代化路線，菜

wood-fired oven baked pizzas and exquisite, but not too sweet,

餚清淡、令人愉悅。她的廚藝以精準見稱，以不花巧及忠於傳統的烹調

desserts. Both the wobbly vanilla and elderflower jelly-finished

方式帶出食材的真味。好像每日新鮮製造的意大利粉及自家製意式鄉村

panna cotta, and the chocolate bônet that’s sided by sponge

乳酪，她採用的是有過百年歷史的菜譜。總烘焙師Carlo Lazzarino則為

toffee and mascarpone cannot be missed.

食客帶來各種出色的糕點，如bombolone (甜圈餅) 、以木材烤製的薄餅及各款甜度適中的甜品。推介甜品包括加入雲呢拿及接骨木花啫喱製成的意大利奶凍 (panna cotta) ，及朱古力布甸伴海綿拖肥及意大利軟乳酪。

There’s a healthy selection of spirits stocked in their gleaming back bar, and an expressive wine list centred on light- to medium-bodied reds (including a frizzante-style Lambruscoss)

餐廳的餐酒選擇亦十分豐富，由輕度至中度厚身的紅酒 (包括帶有

and full-bodied whites. But watch out for bar manager

輕微氣泡的Lambruscoss)及酒身醇厚的白酒。大家亦可試試由酒吧經

Jonathan Crosson’s coiffable signature cocktails: reinvented

理Jonathan Crosson親自調製的雞尾酒，他喜歡把經典的雞尾酒加入意

classics incorporate Italian-inspired flavours and spirits that are

式風格，創出驚喜口味，令人一試難忘。

dangerous and delicious.

RAGU 店內大部分意大利粉為自家製，當中包括杜松子野豬肉醬bucatini (細條通粉) 。 Most of the pastas at Figo are homemade, including the bucatini with wild boar ragu that’s spiced with juniper berries.

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喜好肉類的朋友可試試這道12安士的連骨牛仔肉扒，伴以燒蕃茄及新鮮羅勒。 For meat lovers, Fiog’s 12-ounce, bone-in veal chop is topped with charred tomato and sprigs of fresh basil.

肥美的青口以番紅花蕃茄醬烹調，伴以fregula (像 couscous般的意粉) ，口感豐富。 Hearty, but not heavy fregula (couscous-like pasta) is tossed with plump mussels in a saffron tomato sauce.

Figo 295 Adelaide St. W., 647-748-3446 figotoronto.com. 營業時間：周一至周六早上11:30 – 晚上11:00; 周日早上10:30 – 晚上11:00 主菜：$14-$49

Hours:11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Mon-Sat; 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sun. Mains:$14-$49.

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原籍意大利南部Calabria的Pasquale Forte先生，他雖非出生自世代相傳的葡萄酒家族，但從種植穀物及橄欖的父母那裡遺傳了對大地的熱愛，他在一次遊訪中，愛上了釀酒重鎮Tuscany地區內一個名不經傳的小村莊Castiglione d'Orcia，見當地的百年莊園Podere Pertucci荒廢多年，便毅然於1997年斥資收購，改名Podere Forte，展開他以現代新思維傳承Orcia造酒傳統的大計。他說：種植方式與二千年前無異，但要擁有領先別人二百年的進取思維。 Hailing from Calabria in southern Italy, he may not boast the ancestry of a long-standing, wine-making family. Nevertheless, Pasquale Forte has inherited a love of the land from his grain- and olive-growing parents.

對大地的熱愛

TasTe The love of The land text | Ivan Wong

Petruccino Orcia D.O.C. 採用的是葡萄園新樹的Sangiovese與Merlot葡萄，於新舊參半的橡木桶熟成12個月，裝瓶後陳存9個月後才推出，與Petrucci製作理念相同，但多份清新嬌嫩感覺，算是較為女性化吧！ Using the Sangiovese from new plants in the vineyard, and mixing it with Merlot grapes, the blend of new and old grapes matures in oak casks for 12 months. It is stored in bottles for nine more months before being sold. It is made in a similar concept to Petrucci, yet it delivers a refreshing feminine delicacy.

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在Forte先生的構思下，Podere Forte不只是一個酒莊，也

After a tour, he fell in love with Castiglione d’Orcia, a little-known

是一個平衡生態、人、動物、植物和土地的農場（podere正是「農

village in the famous wine-making region of Tuscany. He came across

場」的意思）。他認為一個最完美的酒莊，大前提是大自然的和

the deserted, century-old Podere Pertucci vineyard, and decided

諧，在這個和諧之中，所有元素均可相互溝通「對話」，從而在氣

to snap it up. He changed the estate’s name to Podere Forte and

候轉變中造就出一種默契。在莊園總面積168公頃之中，8.5公頃

embarked on his grand plan of combining contemporary concepts

用作種植新樹，23公頃是橄欖園，70公頃是樹林，只有15公頃

with traditional Orcia wine-making.

是葡萄園，餘下便是牧場和花園。曾任工程師多年的Forte先生，亦把他的專業知識融入大自然與傳統釀酒技術之中，他採用了細

To him, Podere Forte is more than just a vineyard. It’s a farm

緻的科學分析，在地形、畜牧、天然肥料和建築上，都作出了相

(podere is Italian for farm) that strikes a balance between the

應配合，亦在完全尊重環境之下應用了最先進的技術，務求建構

ecosystem and humans, animals and plants. He thinks a perfect

出一個自給自足的生態系統。葡萄園再經「土壤科學家」Lydia和

vineyard should be a harmony of nature. In this harmony, all elements

Claude Bourguignon分析，因應每塊葡萄田不同的土壤特質而種

“talk” to each other, and find an understanding in these days of

植最適合的葡萄品種，於2004年開始有機耕種，隨後並全面進行

changing climate.

生物動力學（Biodynamic）耕作法。Sangiovese是Tuscany主要葡萄品種，亦是Podere Forte的種

Within the 168-hectare vineyard, 8.5 hectares are

植命脈，Forte先生強調，他們的

used for planting seedlings, 23 hectares for growing

種植方法和密度，都是源自古羅

olives and 70 hectares are forest. Only 15 hectares are

馬Sangiovese葡萄的黃金時代。

used for growing grapes, and the rest is for cattle farming

要進一步感受Forte先生的釀酒誠

and gardens. Using refined scientific analysis, he co-

意，當然非要到他的農莊走一趟

ordinates the landscape with cattle rearing and making

不成，但面前的三瓶旗艦作，又

natural fertilizers. He has also adopted the most advanced

的確可讓我們一「窺」Castiglione

technology to build a self-contained ecosystem.

d'Orcia的自然風采，原來，Forte 先生那「要透過杯中液帶出Orcia 地區風貌」宏願，似乎已經踏進得償夙願的階段了。

The vineyard has undergone thorough analyses Castiglione d'Orcia是Siena一條村莊，位處 Montalcino和Montepulciano之間，被樹林、農田、葡萄園重重包圍，保留著相當古舊的大自然風景。 Castiglione d'Orcia is a village in Siena, located between Montalcino and Montepulciano and surrounded by woods, farmlands and vineyards -- a postcard-perfect quaint village retaining much of its natural scenic charm.

by soil scientist couple Lydia and Claude Bourguignon to determine the vine species best suited to the soil composition of each plot of the vineyard. Organic farming in the vineyard began in 2004, and later biodynamic farming was applied throughout the vineyard. Sangiovese, the main grape variety of Tuscany, is

Petrucci Orcia D.O.C.

also the mainstay of Podere Forte. He said that the growing method

採用莊園內最好地段、經過嚴格雙重人手篩選的100% Sangiovese葡萄，再經16個月法國橡木桶熟成，裝瓶後再陳存24個月才推出，年產量只有3,000至4,000瓶。

and the density date back to the ancient Roman era that was the

Grown in the best soil of the vineyard, the 100% Sangiovese goes through double sorting by hand before being put into oak casks to mature for 16 months. It is then bottled and stored for another 24 months before it’s ready for retail. Annual production is limited to between 3,000 and 4,000 bottles.

golden age for Sangiovese. The best way to witness Forte’s dedication to winemaking is by paying the vineyard a personal visit. Nonetheless, the three flagship vintages in front of us help give us a glimpse of the natural essence of Castiglione d’Orcia. It looks like Forte’s grand plan of “showing off the character of Orcia through the liquid in the wine glass” is ready for harvest.

Guardiavigna Toscana I.G.T. 以完全法國派的Cabernet Franc （60至70%）混合Merlot 及少量的Petit Verdot葡萄釀製，是酒莊結合傳統與創新思維的代表作，原來Orcia的地區風味也可以這樣溫柔輕巧的。 A mix of French Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a small portion of Petit Verdot grapes, this is a blend that denotes the vineyard’s philosophy in mixing tradition with innovation. It shows that such lightness is in Orcia’s character too.

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奢華新定義

SEcrEt Bay, Dominica Redefining LuxuRy

這件事我一定不會講給媽咪知。

I must never tell my mom.

在一望無際的大海中，我獨自划著我的小型獨木

I am heading out to open sea, alone, in a small

舟，眼下太陽已慢慢向下移至地平線，看來不到

kayak. The sun is hanging low on the horizon

一小時便會天黑。我用力揮動一下船槳，槳聲汨

— looks like it will be dark in an hour or so. My

汨，可是獨木舟卻沒有前進。唉…原來槳葉向著

paddle makes a thump on the water. Ugh, my

反方向。我承認，水上活動絕非我的強項，更不

blade is at a wrong angle. I must admit, I am not

用說探險。

much of a water sports person. Heck, I am not

我在幹什麼？我是不是瘋了？

even much of an adventurer.

10分鐘之前，我明明正準備在平台上的私人按摩

What am I doing? Am I out of my mind?

浴池悠閒地浸浴，誰知度假酒店的經理碰巧經過

Ten minutes earlier, I was readying for a leisurely

跟我打招呼，他隨口問我：「妳有沒有到過secret

soak in my private jacuzzi on the deck. Then, the

bay，我們的度假村就是以此命名，有沒有興趣

manager of the resort came by to say “Hello,”

去看看。」

and asked whether I had seen the secret bay yet.

那一刻不知從哪裡來的勇氣，加上好奇心驅使

“That is what our resort is named after,” he said.

下，我答到：「好呀。」

“You must go see it.” In a moment of delusive courage and curiosity, I said, “Yes.’’ text | Leslie Yip photo | Leslie Yip

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Secret bay只可乘船到達，島上的環保式豪華度假酒就是以此這命名。 The eco-luxury resort is named after this secret bay, accessible only by boat.

究竟如何既環保又豪華：別墅全部由可持續的Guyanese Greenheart實木興建，客房的家私由當地木匠以多明尼加紅杉木製作。 Defining eco-luxury: the villas are built using sustainably-sourced Guyanese Greenheart hardwood, while the bedroom furniture is made by local craftsmen from Dominican red cedar. 別墅的設計穿過森林向海洋伸延，讓住客盡情享受和暖的熱帶海風及無敵靚景。 The villa cantilevers out through the forest towards the ocean, letting you enjoy the deliciously warm, tropical breezes and the spectacular views.

我正身處多明尼加 (Dominica) ，它位於瓜德羅普 (Guadeloupe)及馬提尼克 (Martinique)之間，是一個加勒比海聯邦小島 – 千萬不要跟說西班牙語的多明尼加共和國混淆。多明尼加以英語為主要語言，曾經是法國殖物地，後來成為英國領地，及後於1978年獨立。其名字的正確發音為Do-mi-NEE-ka(重音放在第三個音節)，就是要向法國致敬。多明尼加是有名的大自然島嶼，島上的熱帶雨林吸引不少旅客慕名前往。由於其地形屬山多平地少，而且海岸線不規則，令興建大型機場及海港變得困難。亦正因如此，小島無法負荷過多的旅客，令島上的自然生態得以好好保存，可謂百年如一日。有人說，如果哥倫布今日再次到訪多明尼加，相信他仍會認得島上的一景一物。

i am in dominica, a small Commonwealth Caribbean island situated between guadeloupe and Martinique -- not to be confused with the Spanish-speaking dominican Republic. dominica is englishspeaking, and its name is pronounced with an emphasis on the third syllable: do-mi-nee-ka, in homage to its french colonial roots prior to becoming British, and then gaining independence in 1978. dominica is known as the nature island. it has all the tropical island features sought by vacationers, but its mountainous landscape and rugged shoreline have prevented the building of expansive airports and seaports, keeping large-scale tourism in check, and allowing nature to thrive. in fact, it is said that Christopher Columbus would still recognize this island, if he visited today. So little has changed. My mission here is simple: to get out of my comfort zone. As we

我的任務非常簡單：就是是走出我的安舒區 (comfort zone) 。

grow older, we tend to build a cocoon around ourselves. We stop

人年紀愈來愈大，不自覺會在自己周圍建立起無形的保護罩。我

taking risks. We stop pushing ourselves. We close our minds to new

們不再冒險，不再迫自己前進，甚至拒絕接受新思維、新挑戰。

thoughts and challenges. in order to jolt myself out of complacency,

為了向自己寫下戰書，我決定報名參加全長13千米的沸湖(Boiling

i signed up for the 13-kilometre Boiling Lake hike, ranked as one of

Lake)登山之旅。沸湖是島上難度最高的登山徑，途經陡峭的山嶺

the island’s most demanding trails, through rugged mountains and

及隨時噴出沸騰湖水的火山谷，對我來說是體能上的一大考驗。

treacherous volcanic valleys. This should really test my physical limit.

而這短程的單人獨木舟之旅則要我克服心理恐懼。

And this little solo kayak outing is a challenge to my mental fears.

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因為恐懼，你曾經多少次向一個又一個在你生命中出現的機會說「不」？雖然我要孤軍作戰，又不擅於划獨木舟，加上天又快黑，理性會叫我不要冒這個險，但慶幸今次我戰勝了恐懼。當我划著獨木舟穿過一個石拱，secret bay漸漸地出現在我眼前。夕陽餘暉映照在垂直的懸崖上，海灘一片波光粼影，當我踏足和暖的細沙，一隻隻迷你沙蟹立即急忙爬走。除了緩緩的海浪，眼前景物都好像靜止一樣。我終於到達 secret bay，獨自擁抱這無價的大自然美景，我內心為自己感到無比自豪。小小的冒險換來大大的回報。我趕及在太陽完全下山前回到酒店的私人沙灘，同一時間，一個穿著制服的男人駕著快艇回到岸邊。我記得這艘快艇亦跟我差不多時間起程，當我抵達secret bay時，它亦停泊在遠處，莫非這真是巧合？事實上，這間度假酒店出名為顧客提供貼心周到及個人化的服務。酒店為每間客房提供一部iPhone連防水手機套，客人無論在酒店內外，都可以隨時聯絡酒店職員，每間客房更由一位管家專門負責。擁有這樣服務水準的酒店，在客人出海時派出巡邏艇同行確保客人安全也絕對不足為奇。以上介紹的就是位於多明尼加Portsmouth懸崖頂的the Secret Bay Resort。整間酒店只有6間別墅，不設大堂、餐廳或水療中心。酒店為尊貴服務從新定義 — 這裡不設服務「餐單」，只按客人要求及喜好供最個人化的服務。當預訂房間後，酒店會向客人發出問卷，從而了解客人的喜好。抵達後，門房職員會在別墅內恭候，協助你安頓一切。冰箱會按你要求預先添置你喜愛的食物及飲料。酒櫃亦放滿你心愛的佳釀，如果一時心血來潮想歎spa，只需通知酒店你想在陽台或客房進行，他們便會立即為你安排。自2011年開幕至今，Secret Bay度假酒店已經獲獎無數。包括Travel + Leisure網站選為全球最佳新酒店之一、 TheKnot雜誌評選它為全球最佳蜜月勝地之一、Harper's Bazaar雜誌認為它是頂級酒店、獲Smith Hotel Awards選為全球最誘人客房第三位、被CNN認為是秘密小島遊 (Secret Island Getaway)。而在Trip Advisor’ s Traveler’ s Choice Awards的十大度假酒店排行中，Secret Bay亦名列第四位。有些度假酒店標榜華麗，不過Secret Bay卻以貼心服務為宗旨。當經歷一個歷險之旅後發現原來全程有人貼身保護，感覺份外窩心。收費方面，可容納一至兩人的 bungalow，每晚$475 ; 可容納最多四人的兩睡房別墅，每晚由$854起，最少住五晚。網址SecretBay.dm。你的門房職員及專屬管家就好像911熱線一樣，隨時候命提供細心周到的服務，讓你的度假體驗集浪漫、私人及愛寵於一身。 Your concierge and a dedicated villa attendant are on call to provide discreetq11 service, allowing you to experience the perfect balance of romance, privacy and pampering.

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How many times have you said “No” to opportunities in life because you were afraid? I am alone. I am not good at kayaking. It will be nightfall soon. The rational me will never do this, but I am so glad this time. I did not let my fears hold me back. Steering past a stone arch, the secret bay unfurls before me. The setting sun casts a golden light against the vertical cliff in the backdrop, and the pristine beach glistens. Tiny ghost crabs scurry away as I set foot on the warm sand. Here I am, alone in the embrace of nature. All is still, except for the gentle rolling water. A warming sense of pride soars inside me. What a handsome reward for my little emprise. I returned to the resort’s private beach, just before the sun had fully set. I noticed a speedboat with a uniformed man heading back at the same time. That boat left shore just as I began my little adventure. It was anchored in the far horizon as I lounged in the

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secret bay. Is it just a coincidence that it is coming ashore right as I return? Come to think of it, this resort is known for its discreet, but personal, attentiveness. Each room comes with a complimentary iPhone with a waterproof case so guests can reach the hotel staff anytime -- whether they are inside the resort, or out exploring the island. There is a dedicated personal attendant for each room. At this level of service, it would not be too much of a stretch for them to send a patrol boat to guarantee their guests’ safety while out at sea. This is the Secret Bay Resort, located on a clifftop in Portsmouth, Dominica. The entire resort comprises just six villas, with no lobby, no restaurants and no spa. Luxury has been redefined as having no set menu — everything is to be “a la carte” to your desire. After reserving your stay, the resort will send you a questionnaire to discern your preferences. When you arrive, your concierge will meet you in the comfort of your own villa to help settle you in. Your fridge is pre-stocked, as you instructed. Your wine cooler holds your favourite vintages, and if you fancy a spa treatment on the spur of the moment, just let them know whether you want it on your verandah or in your bedroom. Since it opened in 2011, Secret Bay has swept numerous awards. It has been selected by Travel + Leisure as one of the best new hotels in the world. TheKnot has designated it as one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world; by Harper’s Bazaar as a top resort; by Smith Hotel Awards as the 3rd Sexiest Bedroom in the World and by CNN as a Secret Island Getaway. It has also earned four of the top 10 rankings in Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards. Other resorts may compete in grandeur, but Secret Bay excels in the minutiae of personalized service. It is great to know that you will be taken care of when you return from your adventures on the Nature Island. Bungalows for one to two people go for $475 per night; twoSunrise at Rosalie Bay

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訪尋加勒比海盜的蹤跡 2005年春季，來自迪士尼影業的400位演員及工作人員浩浩蕩蕩的抵達多明尼加，為荷李活電影《加勒比海盜》第二及第三集進行拍攝，把島上猶如世外桃園般的自然風景搬上大銀幕。拍攝期間，當地人曾經跟飾演巴積克船長(Captain Jack Sparrow)的尊尼特普 (Johnny Depp)及飾演維廉˙特納 (Will Turner)的奧蘭度布林(Orlando Bloom)近距離接觸，直至10年後的今日，當地人對此仍然津津樂道。到訪多明尼加可趁機參觀多個電影中曾出現的景點，以下是我的心水推介：

Indian River 在尋找聚魂棺 (Dead Man’ s Chest)時，巴積克船長一行人曾駛經一處沼澤，前往尋求神秘女祭司蒂婭˙達爾瑪(Tia Dalma)的幫助，希望可以找到深海閻王Davy Jones。這場戲就是沿Indian River取景。這條兩旁種滿紅樹林的海流位於島上第二首府Portsmouth附近，據說，哥倫布抵達多明尼加的時候亦曾經駛經這蜿蜒曲折的海道，當日就是1493年11月3日 (星期日) ，而小島亦以此命名–星期日的意大利文是Domenica。遊覽Indian River的其中一個方法是乘坐觀光小艇(以人手划艇)。這個體驗類似乘坐迪士尼樂園中的森林之船駛經蒂婭˙達爾瑪的小屋，不過親身航行於Indian River上當然別有一番風味，單是沿途的景觀已經叫人目不暇給。遊客可一睹已荒廢的早期鐵道橋，又可以尋持大河蟹的蹤跡。不妨在著名的Bush Bar稍作休息，歎一杯以當地rum酒、熱帶果汁、肉桂及肉豆蔻調製而成的招牌特飲Dynamite rum punch。如欲體驗這小艇觀光之旅，於cobra tours.dm預約，費用為每人$15美金，長程約一小時。

Titou Gorge 電影中維廉˙特納及其船員被關在一個由人骨製成的巨型籠牢中，畫面上出現的懸崖瀑布及河景就是Titou Gorge。這條河將兩邊懸崖分開，河水會流進湖中並形成兩條瀑布。它位於著名的沸湖登山徑 (Boiling Lake Hike)的登山口，登山徑全長13千米，走畢需時7小時。它穿越3座山嶺，帶你走入熱帶雨林，穿過名為Valley of Desolation的火山區，觀看熱騰騰的火山泥湖、長期處於沸騰狀態的河流及不時噴出硫磺的氣孔，最後到達就像一個天然沸水鍋的沸湖。攝製隊在Titou Gorge拍攝期間，其中一名工作人員表示，「上班的路程十分有趣。」因為他要利用他的工具箱來涉水才能到達拍攝場地。穿越Titou Gorge的唯一途徑就是從水路。這裡是不少郵輪旅客的熱門景點，走畢艱鉅的沸湖登山徑的朋友，回程時亦喜歡來到Titou Gorge。

Soufrière火山電影中的食人村及繩索橋取景於多明尼加西南岸的Soufrière漁村，鄰近島上首府Roseau。雖然電影場景已被拆卸，但這裡仍有幾個地方值得一遊。遊客可於貫穿Scottshead村及Fort Cachacrou的岩石地峽步道健行。這是一個非常難得的機會讓你在兩大洋之間遊走，右邊是加勒比海，左邊是大西洋，不妨用手感受一下兩大洋的水溫，你會發覺差別非常明顯。堅持走到山頂，迎接你的是整個海岸的無敵靚景。最後當然要獎勵一下自己，於Bubble Beach Spa歎足部水療，讓雙腳浸泡於火山熱硫磺及海水中，肯定疲勞盡消。Bubble Beach Spa網址：facebook.com/ BubbleBeachSpaAndTherapy/。

Rosalie Bay 巴積克船長發現卡拉肯 (Kraken) 殘骸的黑沙沙灘位於Londonderry Bay，不過想親身體驗貼心周到的度假享受，建議入住Rosalie Bay Resort。度假酒店位於被聯合國教科文組織列為世界文化遺產的Morne Trois Pitons 國家公園山腳，亦是Rosalie河與大西洋的交匯點。酒店有一個被受保護的黑沙沙灘，每年三種瀕臨絕種的海龜都會在沙灘上岸棲息。金鳥赫蕉(heliconia) 、百合(lilies)及木槿花(hibiscus) ，為酒店營造鳥語花香的氛圍。開揚的套房猶如你的私人熱帶度假天堂。餐廳採用的新鮮香草、水果及蔬菜，來自酒店自設的有機花園。講究平衡養生的朋友，酒店提供多個專為冥想而設的地點，還有瑜伽班及利用當地火山泥及冷壓椰子油進行的水療療程，千萬不要錯過欣賞這裡的日出美景，肯定令你畢生難忘。詳情可瀏覽RosalieBay.com。

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Titou Gorge Titou Gorge是一條岩石窄縫間的小河。拐彎入去後，有兩個天然小瀑布，加上河水清澈碧藍，絕對是別有洞天。 Follow the sparkling water of the Titou Gorge through this crevice, and you will be treated to two waterfalls.

On the Trails of the Pirates of the Caribbean in Dominica In the spring of 2005, more than 400 cast and crew from Walt Disney Studios descended upon Dominica for the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3, bringing the unspoiled splendour of the Nature Island to the silver screen. A decade later, locals are still sharing tales about their close encounters with Johnny Depp “Captain ( Jack Sparrow” ) and Orlando Bloom “Will ( Turner” ). Visitors to the island can still visit many sites where the movies were shot. Here are a few of my favourites:

Indian River During the search for the Dead Man’ s Chest, Captain Sparrow and his crew navigated through a swampy river to seek the help of Tia Dalma, a mysterious priestess, to find Davy Jones. The scene was filmed along the Indian River, a mangrove-lined river near the island’ s second capital, Portsmouth. It’ s said that Christopher Columbus once sailed up this meandering waterway when he arrived in Dominica on Sunday, Nov. 3, 1493. In fact, the island was named after this day: Domenica is Italian for Sunday. You, too, can explore the Indian River aboard hand-oared river boats. The experience resembles a Disney jungle boat ride as you sail past Tia Dalma’ s hut, but the real enjoyment comes when you admire the scenery along the slow-moving river. See the ruins of an early railroad bridge, and try to spot the big river crabs. Make a stop at the renowned Bush Bar and try their very potent signature Dynamite rum punch, made with local rum, tropical fruit juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. The approximately one-hour boat ride costs US$15 and can be reserved with cobra tours.dm.

Titou Gorge The cliffside waterfall and river scene, in which Will Turner and his shipmates were dropped inside a cage made with bones, can be found at Titou Gorge, a river that cuts between two cliffs and opens up into a pond and two waterfalls. It is located at the trailhead of the famous Boiling Lake Hike -- a seven-hour, 13-kilometre hike that traverses three mountain peaks. It takes you from wet rainforest, through the volcanic Valley of Desolation with bubbling mud ponds, flowing hot rivers and gassing sulphur fumaroles, to the Boiling Lake, a natural cauldron of boiling water heated by the underlying magnum chamber. One production team crew member remarked that shooting at Titou Gorge was a“funny way to get to the office” , as he tread water with his gear box. There is only one access through Titou Gorge, and that is by water. It is a popular stop for cruise ship passengers, as well as those returning from the strenuous Boiling Lake hike.

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The cannibal village and rope bridge scene of the movie was filmed on the southwest coast of the island, in the fishing village of Soufrière, close to the island’ s capital of Roseau. While the movie set has long been dismantled, there are still a number of unique experiences to be found. Track along the rocky isthmus linking the village of Scottshead to Fort Cachacrou. This is a rare chance for you to walk between two oceans: on your right is the Caribbean Sea; on your left, the Atlantic. Dip your fingers into the water to feel the temperature difference (it is very noticeable). Once you reach the top of the hill, you will be treated to a panoramic view of the coast. Afterwards, soothe your legs with a soak in a therapeutic combo of volcanic hot sulphur and sea water at the Bubble Beach Spa. facebook.com/ BubbleBeachSpaAndTherapy/

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Valley of Desolation Valley of Desolation位處活火山上，土地燙熱得寸草不生，河水流著刺鼻的硫磺，周圍還滿佈冒著煙的火山洩氣口。 Sulphur rivers and steaming volcanic vents make for an other worldly experience in the Valley of Desolation.

The ominous black sand beach where Captain Sparrow made his landing and found the remains of the dead Kraken is at Londonderry Bay, but for a more pampered and immersive experience, stay at the Rosalie Bay Resort. It is nestled in the foothills of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Morne Trois Pitons, where the Rosalie River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Here, three species of endangered sea turtles come ashore annually to nest on the resort’ s protected black sand beach. The resort is set in a lush garden of heliconia, lilies and hibiscus. The expansive suites are your personal haven in tropical paradise. The restaurant features fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown in the resort’ s own organic garden. For those into wellness, there are meditation spots throughout the property, private yoga lessons and spa treatments, using local volcanic mud and cold-pressed coconut oil. Be sure to catch the sunrise there — you will not regret it. RosalieBay.com

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前往多明尼加 Air Antilles/Winair航空公司有航班每日由St. Maarten的Princess Juliana 機場前往多明尼加。其他中轉站包括安提瓜 (Antigua) 、巴巴多斯 (Barbados)、波多黎各 (Pueto Rico)及瓜德羅普 (Guadeloupe) 。如果乘坐飛機離境，雖繳付$22美元離境稅。詳情可瀏覽AirAntilles.com。

Arriving in Dominica Air Antilles/Winair flies daily from Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten. Other regional hubs include Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe. When leaving the island by air, there is a US$22 departure tax. AirAntilles.com

當地交通遊客可透過酒店或旅客中心獲得當地認可導遊的聯絡資料。貨幣當地官方貨幣為東加勒比元 (EC$)，不過美元亦被廣泛使用。遊客到訪各受保育景點如Indian River及Trafalgar Falls時，每個景點會收取$5美元費用。如打算到訪多個景點，可考慮購買星期票 ($12美元) ，可於一星期內無限次數使用。電壓多明尼加的電壓為220伏特。如果電器不支援雙電壓，建議帶備變壓器。你或許亦需要帶備多插孔的插頭，因為當地的電掣插頭可能是美式 (兩直腳插頭) 、英式 (呈三角形的三直腳插頭)及印度式 (圓腳插頭) 。有關多明尼加的詳細資料，可瀏覽Dominica.dm。

Local Transportation The names and phone numbers of certified tour guides can be obtained at hotels or through Tourist Information Centres. Currency The Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is the official currency, but US dollars are widely accepted. Note that visitors to eco-sites, including the Indian River and the Trafalgar Falls, are required to pay a US$5 fee at each site. A weekly pass with unlimited access is also available for US$12. Electricity Voltage The voltage in Dominica is 220, so you will need a converter or transformer if your appliance does not support dual voltage. It’ s recommended that you also bring along a multiple socket adapter, as electrical outlets in Dominica can come in American type (two straight prongs), British type (three straight prongs in triangle format) and Indian type (round prongs). For more information about visiting the island, go to Dominica.dm.

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takes Lexus into new territory 凌志車廠素以製造堅固、可靠、豪華和某程度上保守的汽車和運動型多用途車著稱。與其姊妹廠豐田一樣，凌志汽車過去為人稱頌的並不是其時尚款式，不過為適應市場的需要，凌志已改變策略。 Lexus has forged its reputation on building solid, reliable, luxurious and somewhat conservative cars and SUVs. Like its Toyota cousins, Lexus vehicles have never been known for their styling flair. text, photo | Lorne Drury Metroland Media

凌志RC F車頭巨型主軸進氣格柵看來很有霸氣。 The massive spindle grille gives the Lexus RC F an aggressive look up front.

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01•凌志注重RC F的性能，同時也保持讓這品牌有良好聲譽的豪華品質。 While concentrating on performance, Lexus hasn’t forgotten the luxury touches that have created a stellar reputation for the brand over the years. 02•RC F後座位並沒有太多的伸腳空間，但若前座位拉前一點的話，後座亦可坐上成年人。 There’s not much rear-seat legroom in the RC F, but the back seats can accommodate adults if the front seatbacks are pulled forward. 03• 沒有渦輪增壓器或超級增壓器，但有5.0公升V8引擎，產生超過467匹馬力，扭力超過389磅/呎。 There’s no turbocharger or supercharger here, simply a 5.0-litre V8, producing 467 hp and 389 lb/ft of torque.

近年凌志的汽車很注重款式，外型十分前衛，

That has all changed in the past couple of years, however, as the Lexus brand

尤其是車頭那個巨型的主軸進氣格柵，你要麼很喜歡

has really gone out on a styling limb with a much more edgy look, as witnessed by

它，要麼很討厭它。有人更以「只有母親才會愛它」來

its huge spindle grille. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it proposition. Some say it’s a face “only

形容其外貌，然而，這只是個人的喜好問題。

a mother could love,“ but as always, it’s all a matter of taste.

凌志要從其競爭對手奧迪、寶馬和平治車中脫穎

This styling revolution comes about as Lexus tries to set itself apart from the

而出，於是進行了造型革命。它要做到能與這些歐洲

Audis, BMWs and Mercedes of the world. Or more to the point, Lexus is now trying

車不相伯仲，甚至超越它們。

to match or surpass the best that the Europeans have to offer.

以往凌志在性能方面可能較為輸蝕，但這已成過去。這部RC F高性能跑車，是寶馬M4、奧迪S4和平

One area that Lexus was lacking was on the performance side of the equation. No more.

治AMG款的超強競爭對手。RC F是凌志第二部V8「F 系」，採用凌志LFA超級跑車的最佳調節和技術。

Enter the Lexus RC F high-performance sports coupe, a solid contender against the BMW M4, Audi S4 and Mercedes-Benz AMG models. The RC F is the

凌志RC F首次在加拿大亮相是其2015年款，而 2016年款並沒有甚麼改變，都是以RC 350跑車為藍

second V8 ‘F series’ model from Lexus, taking the best of tuning and technology that went into the Lexus LFA supercar.

本製造的，只是RC F更會令所有跑車發燒友笑逐顏 The RC F arrived in Canada as a 2015 model and, for 2016, returns

開。

unchanged. It is based on the RC 350 Coupe, but make no mistake -- the RC F is 它配備了凌志車廠歷來馬力最強勁的V8引擎。這

the model that will put a smile on the face of any performance junkie.

台全新5.0公升32氣門V8引擎，在高轉數時所迸發出的最大馬力比過去的同級引擎高，馬力輸出超過467

It comes with the most powerful V8 in the Lexus lineup, a 5.0-litre 32-valve

匹，扭力超過389磅/呎。它還備有布雷博(Brembo) 高

power plant generating 467 horsepower and 389 lb/ft of torque. It also comes with

級剎車系統和19吋鍛造鋁合金軨。

massive Brembo brakes and rides on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.

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RC F配備19吋鍛造鋁合金軨。 The RC F comes with 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.

RC F尾箱容量有287公升，可放上兩個高爾夫球袋或行李箱。此外，較長的物件如雪橇亦可穿過。 With 287 litres of cargo room, the RC F will hold a couple of golf bags or luggage for a weekend getaway. There is also a pass-through for longer items, like skis.

這台引擎與IS F轎車所用的一樣，但已改良到可以提供高

This is the same engine as in the IS F, but it has been reworked to

12%功率的馬力。新的引擎配備了重新調校的8前速Sport Direct

offer 12 per cent more power. With the new engine comes a new eight-

Shift (SPDS) 跑車波箱，可順序換檔和在方向盤上安裝了撥片

speed Sport Direct Shift transmission, featuring sequential shift operation

轉換檔次。

and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

駕駛者可以選擇四種駕駛模式，包括：常規、跑車S，跑車 S+ 和手動，引擎採用自然吸排氣，這表示它並沒有在現今一般

The driver can select from four drive modes: Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Manual.

的轎跑車中可找到的渦輪增壓器或超級增壓器。 The engine is naturally aspirated, meaning there is no turbocharger or 這個巨大的V8引擎，就是我們常在高性能汽車所見的一

supercharger that comes with many sports coupes these days.

樣，而這個設計像在V10 LFA般，提供幾乎是即時的扭力。 This is a big old V8 engine like we used to see in almost all 這部前置引擎、後輪驅動的轎跑車勁力十足。在加拿大汽車新聞從業員協會年度最佳汽車的測試中，錄得其由靜止狀態

performance vehicles and this one has been designed to deliver almost instantaneous torque, like in the V10 LFA.

加速至時速100公里僅需5.1秒，在尊貴—性能(售價超過75,000 元)組別中，它與平治AMG GT S、保時捷Cayman GT4和凱迪拉克(Cadillac) CTS-V一起角逐年度最佳汽車的殊榮。

Power is no issue for this front-engine, rear-drive coupe that put in a 0-100 km/h acceleration number of 5.1 seconds during AJAC’s performance testing for the 2016 Canadian Car of the Year awards,

據廠方提供的資料，RC F由時速80公里加速至120公里只

competing in the Prestige Performance (over $75,000) class against the

需3.8秒，而由時速100公里剎停的距離則為38.2米，這些數據

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S, Porsche Cayman GT 4 and Cadillac CTS-V.

均顯示它較標準略為低了一點。 The RC F also posted a 3.8-second 80-120 km/h time with a 100 不過，RC F的售價也較低，基本價格為81,650元，比最接近的競爭對手便宜超過1.5萬元。若加上一套包括特別為RC F配

km/h-0 stopping distance of 38.2, with all marks being slightly off the standards set by the competition.

置的Torque Vectoring Differential(TVD)差速器、特殊輪胎、碳纖維車頂和主動式設計的碳纖維尾定風翼的性能選置套裝，售價為89,050元。

However, the RC F was priced more than $15,000 less than the next closest competitor coming in at $89,050 with options, up from the base price of $81,650 with the optional performance package, which gives

凌志車廠指出，RC F是全球首部使用TVD差速器的前置引擎、後輪驅動的汽車。TVD是一個電子系統，將最大的扭力傳送到每個後輪。

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you Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD), unique wheels, carbon fibre roof and carbon fibre active rear spoiler.

RC F的車身外型較低和寬闊。它比RC 360更低、更闊和更長，而其較寬的輪胎和經改良的車身，令這款高性能轎跑車有最佳的表現。它的車尾設計特色有不少是來自LFA超級跑車，例如凸出的擋泥板、疊排氣喉和4連桿主動尾翼。

SPEC Lexus RC F 2016 車身款式：豪華、高性能4座位轎跑車。驅動方式：前置引擎，後輪驅動。

坐在RC F的車廂內，感覺有如在飛機駕駛艙般，所有配件都以駕駛者為中心。RC F的方向盤、座椅和腳掣均採用獨有設計，而部分功能如主儀表板等則是來自LFA。

引擎： 5 公升32氣門DOHC V8引擎 (467匹馬力及 389 磅/呎扭力)，配以8速自動波。耗油量： 15.2/9.5/12.6 公升/100 公里(市內/高速公路/綜合) ，須用優質無鉛汽油。

RC F擁有縫線色調反差強烈的高背座椅。在高速駕駛時它為司機提供良好的支撐，而在一般駕駛時它也相當舒適。

尾箱容量：287公升。價格：81,650元，用作測試之車售89,050元。網址: www.lexus.ca

這輛轎跑車的後座空間有限，尾箱的容量有287公升。不過，RC F肯定是一輛可作日常使用的汽車—它不僅是部「泊在車庫只供晴朗日子使用」的那類型汽車。

優點：凌志創製了一部真正高性能轎跑車，能與歐洲最佳的轎跑車爭長短。缺點：資訊娛樂系統的輕觸式控制器使用起來稍嫌

一如其他凌志汽車，這部RC F裡面的裝置一流，配備豪華真皮座椅和美麗、優雅的高檔配件。

繁瑣。誘人之處：這輛高性能轎跑車很多功能都是來自凌志LFA超級跑車。

RC F轎跑車的面世，顯示凌志車廠所打造的優質高性能車，能與現今世界最佳的轎跑車爭一日之長短，並沒有犧牲凌志這著名品牌眾所期望的豪華和高質。 Lexus says the RC F is the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle to use TVD, an electronic system that optimizes torque transfer to each rear wheel. Outside, the RC F has a low profile with a wide, athletic stance. It is lower,

BODY STYLE: luxury, high-performance, fourpassenger sport coupe. DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive ENGINE: 5.0-litre 32-valve DOHC V8 (467 hp, 389 lb/ft of torque) with eight-speed automatic transmission. FUEL CONSUMPTION: 15.2/9.5/12.6 L/100km (city/ hwy/comb) using premium

wider and longer than the RC 350 and comes with wider tires and body enhancements to maximize performance. The rear also has an athletic look with its bulging fenders, stacked exhaust pipes and four-link active wing that is adopted from the LFA. Inside, the cabin has a cockpit-like feel with everything driver-centric. The steering wheel, seats and pedals are unique to the RC F, while some features like the primary instrument cluster have been adopted from the LFA. The high-back seats with high-contrast stitching are highly bolstered for high-G manoeuvres, yet they are comfortable for everyday driving as well. Back-seat room is limited, as is cargo space (287 litres). However, the RC F is actually a car you could live with on a daily basis. It’s definitely not a “take-itout-only-on-a-sunny-day” type of car. As expected in a Lexus, fit and finish inside is superb with sumptuous

unleaded. CARGO CAPACITY: 287 litres PRICE: $81,650; as tested (with Performance Package), $89,050. WEBSITE: lexus.ca What’s Best: Lexus has created a true highperformance sports coupe to compete with the best that Europe has to offer. What’s Worst: the touchpad controller for the infotainment system is fussy to use. What’s Interesting: Many features on this highperformance coupe were adopted from the Lexus LFA supercar.

leather seating and beautiful, classy-looking trim accent pieces. In the RC F, Lexus has done a fine job crafting a high-performance car that can compete headon with the best sports coupes in the world without sacrificing the luxury and quality one expects from the Lexus brand. 凌志車廠把LFA超級跑車多個功能應用在2016 RC F高性能轎跑車上。 Lexus has incorporated many features from its LFA supercar into its high-performance 2016 RC F Coupe, designed to take on the best sports coupes that Europe has to offer.

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尊享 . 優越多倫多高級私人會所

The GraniTe Club ToronTo’s privaTe club offers superior privileges 千金難求一會籍

it takes more than money to get a membership 香港賽馬會、香港會、深灣遊艇俱樂

Hong Kong’s revered private clubs, including the likes of

部等都是香港頂級的私人會所，能成

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, The Hong Kong Club and

為會員的都是非富則貴的達官貴人，

The Aberdeen Marina Club, are exclusive playgrounds of

象徵著上流社會的尊貴身份，同時展

high net-worth individuals. These clubs signal that one

現非凡的生活品味。

has truly arrived, and is in the company of discerning

私人會所專侍奉上流社會人士，為他

purveyors of the finer things in life. Thus, private

們提供非常私密的環境、各式各樣的

clubs make it their mission to cater to their privileged

娛樂設施和殷勤的服務。

members with highly private spaces, a complete range of

要數多倫多的著名私人會所，the

recreational facilities and thoughtful hospitality.

Granite Club 肯定榜上有名了。自

In Toronto, the Granite Club is a private club par

1875年初成立以來，不斷擴充及新

excellence. Established in 1875, it has continually

增服務，而第四家會所於1972全面

expanded and added to its services. The fourth clubhouse

投入服務，自始便成為很多會員享受

went into operation in 1972, and has since become a

生活、樂聚天倫的私密寫意天地。

private haven for members to enjoy life and family time. text | Livian Wu

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孕育不少著名國際級選手的室內溜冰場。 Many World-class skaters choose to train at the Granite Club's icerink.

The granite club occupies 22 acres adjacent to the prestigious bridle path neighbourhood in Toronto’s Don valley region. The bridle path is well known as a posh precinct where the annual household income averages upwards of half a million dollars. among its blue-chip residents are said to be local media magnate Moses Znaimer, world-renowned singer celine Dion and casino king stanley Ho.

privacy in premium Most of the granite club’s members hail from the bridle path, because they enjoy its proximity and the superior privacy the club offers. businessman Mr. David cheong, a club member for more than a decade, says the club offers him and his family unparalleled premium services. “The club offers highly comfortable ambiance,” he says. “as membership is limited, there’s ample space for members. The business Dining room is always my first choice for entertaining. “i also occasionally host private parties and banquets in the ballroom. as well, i love to take my family for weekend lunches The Granite Club 位於多倫多北約克區靠近Don Valley的 Bridle Path 社區內，佔地面積超過22英畝。該區是有名的「富貴區」，家庭年收入平均高達

on the patio. it’s relaxing to dine with the magnificent green view.”

50萬。聞說本地傳媒大亨Moses Znaime 、著名歌手 Celine Dion，以及賭王何鴻燊等都曾在這區置業。

The club is also equipped with comprehensive fitness and recreational facilities, including water sports, ball games, ice-

私密尊貴

skating, curling and indoor golf. cheong is laid back and regrets he hasn’t taken full advantage of the facilities.

大部份the Granite Club的會員都來自Bridle Path，除了位置方便外，他們還很享受會所帶給他們的私隱度。已成為會員十多年的生意人張先生表

“activities like bridge and curling are great social events,

示，會所帶給他和家人不一樣的尊貴感覺，「會所環境很舒服，加上他們不濫

but it’s a shame i don’t have the time to take part. i hope my

收會員，所以私人空間很充足。」而最令他喜出望外的莫過於會所裡的餐飲享

children and grandchildren get to make use of club facilities in

受，「Business Dining Room經常成為我款客的首選，間中我也會在ballroom

the future, because the club’s ice rink and fitness centre are

舉辦些私人派對及宴會。另外，我特別喜歡於周末跟家人到餐廳外的露台

really first-class.”

(patio)午膳，可飽覽室外的自然風光，感覺很舒服呢！」會所內康體及家庭設施非常齊備，健身、水上運動、各項球類、溜冰、冰壺、室內高爾夫練習場等一應俱全。然而，張先生坦言自己比較懶，為沒有盡情參與所有活動感到有點可惜。「不少活動如打橋牌、冰壺等都是很好的聯誼活動，奈何我未能抽空一一參與。我希望子孫們日後可多利用會所設施，因為它們的溜冰

Vancouver Club The Vancouver Club是溫市內歷史最悠久的私人會所，與全世界超過300個會所有聯繫。它位於商務區的心臟地帶，其建築物被定為” A” 級文物。 The Vancouver Club is the oldest private club in Vancouver. It is affiliated with more than 300 clubs around the world. Located in the heart of the central business district, the clubhouse is also a listed A-grade heritage. 地址：915 West Hastings Street, Vancouver 電話：604.685.9321 網址：vancouverclub.ca

場、健身中心等設施都是一流的！」

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不少大型冰壼比賽也是在the Grarite Club舉行。 The Granite Club's also hots, many popular curling matches.

World-class setup speaking of top-of-the-range facilities, the granite club’s ice rink has been the training ground for numerous world-class athletes. as its sports facilities are designed to international standards, many budding olympic athletes choose to train here. World champion figure skater barbara ann scott, aka canada’s sweetheart, skated at the granite. former world champion pairs skaters barbara underhill and paul Martini, talented world champion men’s figure skater Kurt browning and chinese-canadian figure skater patrick chan, a three-time world champion, are also regulars here.

與國際接軌說到一流的運動場地，the Granite Club 的溜冰場地確實「孕育」了不少國際級的運動選手。由於這裡每個場館都是精心依照國際級標準設計的，所以一直以來都吸引了很多奧林匹克種子運動員來訓練。例如有「加拿大甜心」之稱的花樣溜冰巨星斯科特（Barbara

Memberships take more than money it takes more than money to obtain a granite club membership. it also has a lot to do with timing. cheong was on the waiting list for a long while before he got his membership.

Ann Scott）就曾在這裡留下倩影。還有雙人溜冰皇牌組合Barbara Underhill 和Paul Martini、才華橫溢的世界冠軍Kurt Browning，和華裔選手Patrick Chan都是這裡的常客。

會籍千金難求想成為the Granite Club 的會員可並不是「有錢就得」，除了要有財力以外，還要看中時機。張先生當年便在等待名單排上好一陣子才事成，「the Granite Club 對於會員數目有所控制，滿了便得等，最後我答應連the Granite Club 的高爾夫球會都一併參加才能擠得進去。」儘管有空位，還需要有介紹人才能真正成為會員，因此這也是對準會員的社交能力來個大考驗。有意入會的人士需獲三位提名人，包括一位the Granite Club的董事及兩位會員作為介紹人及附議人。 The Granite Club會籍按年齡收取一次性入會費，由$13,000至 $40,000不等，另每年繳年費約＄2000－＄3000。

優越服務享遍全球

兩大舞廳The Grand Ballroom和The Regency 可分別容納150至400人及120 人，最適合舉行婚宴。前者樓底高19呎，並懸掛著12盞富麗堂皇的水晶吊燈，後者設計則較摩登，落地玻璃令視野變得寬闊。 The Grand Ballroom can accommodate 150-400 people and features a 19-foot ceiling with 12 elaborate crystal chandeliers. The contemporarydesigned Regency Ballroom features full-length glass windows and expansive views, and can be set up for 120 people. Both major ballrooms are ideal for wedding banquets.

The Granite Club的會員資格不僅限於多倫多市內的會所，它在全國各省市，乃至全球各地都有兄弟姊妹聯盟的會所。即一旦成為the Granite Club會員，西岸的精英之選Vancouver Club會義不容辭地接待你；飛到香港，不妨到中環交易廣場的The American Club Hong Kong嘆一下美酒佳餚；去到北京，東城區的Beijing American Club也會熱情地款待你呢！

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Granite Club在St. Clair Ave. W. 的舊址。 Granite Club’s former facility at St. Clair Ave. W.

“The granite club puts a limit on membership size. When the quota is reached, then everybody has to wait. in the end, i had to take up the membership of the granite club golf club too in order to get in.” even if a membership becomes available, one has to have the nomination of three people – including a director of the granite club and two members – to get in. This is a real test of an aspiring member’s social skills to get the required referrals. The granite club membership costs a lump sum admission fee of $13,000 to $40,000, depending on the prospective member’s age, and an annual fee of $2,000-$3,000.

premium connections worldwide granite club members can also access affiliated clubs in other canadian cities and around the world. They are welcomed at the elite vancouver club, can dine at The american club Hong Kong, or enjoy the hospitality of the beijing american club.

除了the Granite Club, 市內還有不少實行會員制的私人會所，各有其吸引之處。要選一個最合適自己和家人的會所，最好先多了它們的背景，然後親身到訪細嚼一下它們的味道。到訪前緊記要與他們職員預約啊！ Toronto boasts a number of unique private clubs other than the Granite Club. To find the best fit for you and your family, take the time to learn about the clubs’ backgrounds, and personally experience everything a club has to offer. Do remember to make an appointment with respective club staff before your visit. The Toronto club The Toronto Club 成立於1837年，是加拿大歷史最悠久的私人會所，吸引了很多企業的CEO和專業人才加入。會所的建築物融合了不同的風格，標誌著時代的變遷，並於1984年被多倫多市定為歷史文化遺產。 The Toronto Club dates back to 1837 and is the longeststanding private club in Canada. Among its members are CEOs of major conglomerates. The clubhouse design blends different architectural styles, bearing witness to the passage of time. It has been listed as a heritage site since 1984. 地址：107 Wellington St W, Toronto 電話：416.362.2751 Royal Canadian Yacht Club Royal Canadian Yacht Club 於1852年成立，也是加拿大其中一間歷史最悠久的私人會所。它以遊艇及航海為主題，最適合喜歡玩船的人士。 Royal Canadian Yacht Club was inaugurated in 1852, and is one of the oldest private clubs in Canada. Given its nautical connection, it is ideal for sailing enthusiasts. 地址：141 St. George Street, Toronto 電話：416.967.7245 網址：www.rcyc.ca

地址：2350 Bayview Ave. 電話：416.449.8713 網址：graniteclub.com

The University Club of Toronto 位於多倫多市中心的 The University Club of Toronto 特別為賓客提供住宿服務，這樣會員用來招呼海外親友就方便得多了。另外，會所有超過300個國際私人會所的網絡，最適合喜歡外遊的人士。 The University Club of Toronto is in the heart of Toronto. It also offers accommodation, making it convenient for members to put up overseas visitors. It boasts 300 affiliated private clubs internationally, a boon for jetsetting members.

名企業家Robert Herjavec是 the Granite Club 的會員之一。 High-profile entrepreneur Robert Herjavec is a member of the Granite Club.

地址：380 University Avenue, Toronto 電話：416.597.1336 網址：www.universitycluboftoronto.com

加拿大華裔花式溜冰名將陳偉群(Patrick Chan)也選the Granite Club 為練習場地。 Chinese-Canadian figure skater Patrick Chan trains at the Granite Club rink. 會所游泳池的頂部可隨意伸縮，令其光線與溫度達到最佳效果，讓泳客得到最獨特的室內或室外享受。 The canopy of the club’s swimming pool is retractable to adjust lighting and ambient temperature, and to create indoor or outdoor settings for swimmers.

Verity Verity是多倫多唯一專為女士們而設的私人會所。除了為會員提供設施和服務外，會所還旨在回饋社會，幫助有需要的女性。會所會定期把水療中心和餐廳開放給鄰近的社區中心，而每年聖誕節也會為社區的單親媽媽和孩子安排特備節目。 Verity is Toronto’s only ladies’ private club. Other than facilities and services for members, the club also endeavours to give back to the community and help women in need. The club’s spa and restaurants are opened regularly to community centres in the neighbourhood, and the club also organizes festive programs for single mothers and children in the community at Christmas. 地址：Queen Richmond Centre, 111d Queen Street East, Toronto 電話：416.368.6006 網址：verity.ca

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春假將至，是時候為春夏的戶外活動作準備。去年運動相機熱潮延續至今，不僅沒有退卻的趨勢，反而更加hit。喜愛

其實分體式設計都真的很方便，用家可以將鏡頭拆下來安裝在指定位置，屏幕部分還可以live view及遙控快門，適合用來自拍或一大班朋友一起群拍。或者配合專用的多角度腰帶裝置，將鏡頭固定在頭部、背囊及手腕等地方作攝錄，非常方便。

運動的攝影友，對運動相機的要求莫過

另外，這部相機還加入自拍神器的即時傳相功能，連過相app都是

於輕便、廣角、防撞防水及易於操作。

與自拍神器共用，用家只須要在手機安裝EXILIM CONNECT app，就可

但自拍相機大王Casio出的運動相機，又

以透過app連結手機，即時將拍攝的相片及影片過落手機，分享至社交網

豈止如此。新機出人意料的加入了美肌功能，其實整個操作與「自拍神器」很相似，就像是一部分體式多功能版自拍神器，明顯Casio係想打入女性運動市場。

站。另一項新加入的Highlight Movie拼接動畫亦相當好玩，用家亦只須要選擇好日期，相機便可自動在所選的日子中挑選拍攝得最好的短片，組合為一條全高清短片。這項功能的運算方式是參考專業電影製作人的故事創作技術而得來，所以才可將零碎的短片拼接成為一個完整故事，相當有趣。

Spring is in the air, so get ready to enjoy

the lens is detachable and can be mounted on desired spots. the monitor

the magnificent outdoors. Sporty cameras

screen (controller) can be used for live viewing and as a remote shutter, ideal

are still a hit after a good run last year, and

for capturing oneself or a group of people. the multi-angle belt set accessory

outdoor photo enthusiasts favour models

for shooting.

that are lightweight, shock- and water-

allows the camera to be conveniently affixed on the head, backpack or wrist

this camera also has the instant photo upload function of a selfie stick,

resistant, foolproof and capable of taking

using the same app as the stick. install the eXilim ConneCt app on your

wide-angle shots. Casio, the brand known

smartphone, and use the app to link up with the camera and instantly upload

for selfie cameras, offers much more with its latest model. It works like a multifunctional detachable selfie stick, and also

pictures and movies for sharing on social media. the new Highlight movie function that connects different clips and photos is also great fun. Pick a date and the camera will automatically select the best-quality shots taken on that date and assemble them into a high-definition

comes with a “beauty” function, perhaps

movie. the algorithms for this function references the editing technique of

aiming to win over the hearts of women

professional movie creators, stringing together different footages and stills to

who love the outdoors.

新機外形和上一代分別不大，總共推出黑、白及黃三種顏色。 The new model looks like its predecessor, and comes in black, white or yellow.

鏡頭和屏幕可一分為二，用法更加靈活。 The camera lens can be detached from the monitor screen to add flexibility.

form a complete story. fascinating, indeed.

鏡頭設有開關掣、錄影掣及快門掣。 The camera lens is equipped with an on/off button, as well as movie and shutter buttons.

屏幕右側亦同樣設有開關掣、錄影掣及快門掣。 The controls for on/off, movie and shutter are also present at the right side of the monitor screen.

鏡頭右側為SD卡槽。 The SD card slot is to the right of the lens.

鏡頭更可和鉸鏈環分拆開來，以便裝入環形燈架。 The lens can also be detached to mount the LED ring flash attachment.

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眼見愈來愈多人連去旅行也用手機拍照，如果知道將會推出這三支鏡頭，肯定小型相機會進一步失寵…… More and more people are using cellphones to take pictures, even when they’re travelling. With these three new lenses, small cameras will certainly lose further market share. 一向都為iPhone度身訂造外置鏡頭的ExoLens，宣布了一個大家引頸以待的合作夥伴─蔡司 (Zeiss)。今次推出的三支鏡頭分別是0.6X廣角、3X長鏡以及macro微距，全部都會採用T*防反光塗膜。 iPhone的鏡頭像素從沒有高踞過手機榜冠軍，但不少人（包括很多LG、Sony、Samsung用家）都承認iPhone拍攝效果無出其右，這次把iPhone搭上蔡司，期望是如虎添翼的組合。網民吹捧「人人有機會做攝影大師」，我們當記者的，最希望去記者會、去錶展去時裝show時，多拍幾張好照片放上網，賺多幾個like便好了。產品將於第二季推出，未知定價如何，但坊間估計每支鏡頭大概會由 US$150-180起。 ExoLens, a company that produces custom external lenses for iPhones, recently announced a long-awaited partnership with Zeiss. With the new partnership, the company is introducing three lenses — 0.6X wide angle, 3X telephoto and macro — all utilizing Zeiss’s T* anti-reflective coating. iPhone built-in lenses have never been top among cellphones, in terms of number of pixels. However, many users (including LG, Sony, and Samsung owners) still acknowledge that pictures taken using iPhones are superior. Now, with iPhone’s partnership with Zeiss, we should expect an even more powerful combination. The Internet community promotes this new combination as “an opportunity for everyone to become a photography master.” For journalists, our hopes are modest. As long as we can earn a few more “likes” by taking a few more pictures at watch shows and fashion shows to post online, we will be quite satisfied. This product will be on the market during the second quarter of the year. Pricing information is not yet available, but each lens is expected to sell for US$150 and up.

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