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Links Concept - Triple Hong Kong Launch Chef Umberto Bombana’s new restaurant Otto e Mezzo was the venue for a triple wine launch lunch on November 8 and HK Golfer was there. Hosted by birthday boy Patricio de la Fuente Saez of Links Concept, the 24 attendees included three special guests of honour. The first was Fabrice Janneau of Louis Roederer for the official Hong Kong launch of the 2004 vintage of the prestige cuvee “Cristal”. Next we had winemaker David Powell introducing his latest and greatest Torbreck creation, “The Laird” 2005. Legendary wine critic James Suckling was also in attendance and announced the launch of his new website, www.jamessuckling.com, —C.M. Martin Rahn Tony Leung
Fan Bing-bing
Cartier Flagship Store Opening
Nicolas Pierron
Patricio de la Fuente Saez
James Suckling and Chef Umberto Bombana
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Michel Janneau
Dave Powell
In a historic moment for Cartier in Hong Kong, the revered "King of Jewellers" celebrated the grand opening of its Asian Flagship store in Prince's Building, Central on November 26. This boutique, a veritable treasure trove and a true jewel of the House, is destined to be a landmark on equal stature as the splendid boutiques on the famous avenues of Paris, London and New York. The occasion was also a significant milestone for Cartier in Asia, for it was at this very location that Cartier opened its first boutique in Asia in 1970. On the special evening, the unveiling of Cartier’s Flagship boutique was celebrated with an opening ceremony officiated by Mr. Pierre Rainero, Style and Heritage Director of Cartier International, Mr. Nigel Luk, Managing Director of Cartier Far East, internationally renowned actors Mr. Tony Leung, Ms Fan Bingbing and Ms Han Ye-seul, as well as Mr. Y.K. Pang, Chief Executive of Hongkong Land. The ceremony was followed by dramatic pyrotechnics that displayed against the radiant facade of the new flagship boutique, lighting up the Central sky.
Karl Hudson
Evana Chan Pey Wen
Man Lai, James Suckling, David Powell, Michel Janneau, Patricio de la Fuente Saez and Pierre Legrandois HKGOLFER.COM
Han Ye-seul, Tony Leung, Pierre Rainero, Nigel Luk, Fan Bing-bing and YK Pang HKGOLFER.COM
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