Editor’s Note – July 2016
June was an eating month with lots and lots of buka puasa dinners to attend. Adding to those were a couple of whisky tasting sessions and a Hendrick’s Gin cocktail party! Think I put on a kilo or two… Global Discovery Day at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel [Hotel Happenings] Jocelyn and I headed over to Renaissance Kuala Lumpur on 16 June 2016 for their Global Day Of Discovery with the highlight of the night being the unveiling of their newly renovated West Wing rooms. The 5th annual Global Day of Discovery took place simultaneously at nearly 170 Renaissance Hotels around … Continue reading Editor’s Note – July 2016
Dior Homme Summer 2017 Collection
[Luxury Fashion] The Dior Homme collection for Summer 2017 fashion show was designed by Kris Van Assche, and drove an explicit evolution, channeling the energy of Haçienda youth through the industrial landscape of a utopian fun fair. Order and disorder ran parallel narratives throughout, as flashbacks to the New Wave and a sportif élan were intertwined with the militant crescendo of refined athletic tailoring. “This season there is a sense of collective consciousness to the collection – a remix of shared boyhood memories,” said Kris Van Assche. “I am interested in a synthesis of generations and filtering subcultures through … Continue reading Dior Homme Summer 2017 Collection
Hermes Spring Summer 2017 Men’s Show
[Lookbook] The Hermes Spring Summer 2017 men’s collection features an assortment of lightness and colour euphoria, with playful overlapping, changing effects, micro-patterns, and tie-dye. Predominant colours include sulfur yellow, silex, natural, cobalt blue, navy, white, mahogany, baobab, and Tyrian pink. Lines Straight blousons, cardigans, riding-coats, blousons with contrasted ribbing, four-pocket blousons. Two-button suits, two-button jackets, jackets with shirt cuffs. Raglan pullovers with buttoned collars, pullovers with contrasted round collars, polos, cardigans, zipped blousons. Shirts with supple straight collars, zipped buttoned shirt, shirts with contrasted polo effect, shirts with Stitch detail, shirt-blousons, collarless shirts. One-piece suits, very narrow trousers … Continue reading Hermes Spring Summer 2017 Men’s Show
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016) Launched in Malaysia
[Automobiles] Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the all-new E-Class on 9 June 2016 at the newly opened St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. The new E-Class is claimed by the brand to be the most intelligent sedan in the premium class – the evolution of safety, comfort and performance as well as design and luxury, bearing testimony to the proud heritage of the brand. A brand with a long-standing history and 130! Years of Innovation, Mercedes-Benz also showcase a very special collection of six of their iconic cars; dating all the way back from the 1930s. Renowned vehicles of their time, the Mercedes-Benz 540 K, … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016) Launched in Malaysia
The Glenlivet: Comfort
[Event] Jessy and I headed over to Li Restaurant in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya on 24 June 2016 for the The Glenlivet Guardians – Comfort. The Guardians of The Glenlivet is a global community of whisky lovers that has proven to be one of the most innovative consumer engagement programmes rolled out by brand and this was my second outing with them. The Malaysian chapter of The Guardians of The Glenlivet began in November 2013 and all members to-date are selected by invite only. The Glenlivet, the single malt that gives its name and purpose to this exclusive community, began the Malaysian chapter … Continue reading The Glenlivet: Comfort
H&M For Every Victory Sports Collection
[Fashion] While H&M is widely known for their collaborations with designers, resulting in affordable designer wear for many, the brand also has a wide range of sportwear which retail at affordable prices. Taking a step further, H&M launches their “For Every Victory” collection which is a line of high-fashion performance sportswear made to inspire and celebrate the power of personal victories. The collection has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Olympic team, and the campaign is fronted by inspirational personalities who have all achieved their own victories, whether in sport or through life experiences. “This is a collection about performance with great style and … Continue reading H&M For Every Victory Sports Collection
Food Review – Brolly at Menara Felda
[Review] My partner in crime headed over to Brolly at Menara Felda, Kuala Lumpur one very wet Friday evening for a nice seafood dinner. Menara Felda is right opposite Marble8 and there’s ample parking inside the building after office hours. However you can also opt to park inside Menara Naza which is also located in Platinum Park which is free after office hours! Brolly is a casual dining restaurant that offers a combination of nine (9) different brands namely Crab Factory, Ember & Bara BBQ, Raksaksa Mirai (Japanese food), Nove 9 Pizzeria, Moley’s Oyster Bar, My Wing Man, vari.EAT.y, … Continue reading Food Review – Brolly at Menara Felda
Editor’s Note – June 2016
Was at Kota Damansara and Sunway Giza last week and noticed that a lot of shops had closed down. I also noticed that there were empty shoplots in the upper class neighbourhood of Bangsar Baru. A pretty disturbing sight and signs of a troubled economy. In fact the latest Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (https://www.mier.org.my/csi/) report shows that confidence has hit a new low with the Consumer Sentiments Index dipping to a record-low of 63.8 as present finances worsen, jobs and incomes to deteriorate further, and growing fears of higher prices for consumers to watch their spending. Perhaps it’s high time … Continue reading Editor’s Note – June 2016
Stella Artois Asia Draught Masters Regional Finals Malaysia 2016
[Event] MHB’s Andy Kho and I together with our friends Denise, Rachel and Karina, headed over to Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur on 7 June 2016 for the Stella Artois® Asia Draught Masters 2016 Regional Final. The event is held to bring the Belgian beer experience to a higher level, and in Malaysia is organised by Anheuser-Busch InBev International (AB InBev) and Luen Heng F&B Sdn. Bhd. (LHFB), sole importer and distributor of Stella Artois® in Malaysia, showcasing the decades-old annual event that honours the mastery of beer connoisseurs in the Stella Artois 9-Step Pouring Ritual. MHB’s Naomi Tham, Andy Kho, … Continue reading Stella Artois Asia Draught Masters Regional Finals Malaysia 2016
GUESS Summer 2016 Men’s Collection
[Fashion] This season, the GUESS men’s collection blends together a combination of traditional staple pieces with a selection of fashion focused garments including statement denim and bomber jackets with eye-catching embroidery. Short and long sleeved button-downs in chambray, denim and linen paired with crisp white denim jeans are a go-to ensemble for any summer day. Light-weight sweaters and tees with black and white stripes and checks are summer essentials that pair nicely with any summer denim styles. More info at http://www.guess.com . Continue reading GUESS Summer 2016 Men’s Collection
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