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Dior Homme Spring Summer 2016 Fashion Show – Accessories


[Fashion – Menswear]

Dior launched their Dior Homme Spring Summer 2016 accessories collection together with their menswear collection (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2015/10/23/dior-homme-spring-summer-2016-fashion-show-menswear/) with a dazzling fashion show at the ‘Jardin à la Française’.
The work of the American ceramicist Kristin McKirdy, with its tribute to the mid-century – and the creative peak of Mr. Christian Dior – is adapted to jewellery. Here, the Dior lucky charm becomes a contemporary ceramic sculpture; an abstract talisman embodying the textures and colours of the collection, the bright, enamelled coatings becoming a code for key colours of the season.
“For me it is always about finding codes, menswear is full of them, and this is something i love,” say Kris van Assche. “In this collection many of the codes are traditional, but it is the accumulation of those traditions that makes it both extreme and essentially about contemporary elegance.”
Catching my attention is the use of the military fatigues design in bags, belts and wallets, while the use of orange is definitely eye-catching as well. The new range of footwear features modern designs with the use of zips combined with the traditional buckles giving it a most unconventional yet stylish look.
More info at www.dior.com
 
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Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia
Fashion On One 2009


[Fashion]
Belinda Chee and Henry Golding were the hosts of the night

With actress Chelsia Ng

Cindy and Levy Li (Miss Malaysia Universe 2008)
Chermaine Poo
                        

                        

 
More info at www.1utama.com.my
Fashion News – May 2018


[Luxury Fashion]

Natasha Poly wore Atelier Versace on 14 May 2018 at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival. The model was stunning in a long sleeves lilac silk chiffon Atelier Versace SS18 gown with Swarovski crystal embellishments and thigh high slits. She finished her look with a silver metallic clutch and a pair of silver Versace sandals.
    

Irina Shayk also wore Atelier Versace on 10 May 2018 in also the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival. The model was stunning in a red custom Atelier Versace gown featuring cut out details held together by gold chains with Medusa studs. She accessorized her look with gold Versace sandals.
  

Kaia Gerber was spotted wearing a dress and sandals from the Versace Spring Summer 2018 Tribute Collection on 2 May 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The model wore a black silk mini dress with straps enriched by Medusa studs and side cut outs. She finished her look with a pair of black leather sandals with gold Medusa studs.
  

The irrepressible Kim Kardashian West was spotted wearing Versace on 8 May 2018 at a dinner hosted by The Business of Fashion in New York city, The star was radiant in a Vintage Versace yellow ensemble enriched with a corseted silk top. She finished her look with a pair of Versace yellow sandals and gold chain bracelet.
  

Priyanka Chopra, who starred alongside The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson in Baywatch recently, was spotted with a Versace bag on 26 April 2018. The actress was spotted out and about in New York carrying her white Icon bag from the Spring-Summer 2018 Tribute collection.
  

At the Versace Met Gala After Party on 8 May 2018, there were quite a number of prominent celebrities wearing Versace including songstress Katy Perry, Chadwick Boseman (who recently stared in Marvel’s The Black Panther), Formula 1 world champion driver Lewis Hamilton, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian West, Ashley Graham, Gigi Hadid, 2 Chainz, Migos, Zendaya, Mary J. Blige, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (of Transformers fame), Iman Haman, Ashley Graham, Lily Aldridge. and more!
  

                                                                                                                                                  
   
Visuals courtesy of Versace Malaysia.
Tech News – October 2022


HUAWEI Malaysia Appoints Victor Xu as New Country Director

On 30 September 2022, HUAWEI Malaysia (Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd) announced the appointment of Victor Xu Jin Long as the new Country Director of HUAWEI Malaysia Consumer Company Group (BG), with responsibility for managing day-to-day business operations.
Before taking the role of Country Director, Victor served as Director of Huawei Asia Pacific Device Channel Sales. He comes with a broad spectrum of experience across the industry, notably in the area of strategic business planning, establishing corporate ties and alliances, as well as improving organisational competence.
In his new role, he will be in charge of managing every aspect of HUAWEI Malaysia Consumer BG’s business operations, reiterating the company’s commitment to being a top global smartphone brand, bringing high-quality products to Malaysia, and improving Malaysians’ access to a seamless, AI-powered connected life.

“It is with great pleasure to be granted the mandate for this new position in Malaysia. In my current role, I am deeply committed to maintaining the wave of innovation, while ushering in the latest and greatest HUAWEI products to Malaysian fans. I look forward to supporting the consumer business group in Malaysia by providing strategic oversight through my experience in the industry.”
Victor Xu Jin Long, Country Director of HUAWEI Malaysia Consumer BG
“Customer centricity is the core of HUAWEI’s business philosophy. We strive to create unique experiences that other brands could not and bring people closer than ever through HUAWEI’s technologies. With that in mind, I am also glad to announce that Malaysia would be one of the first countries where the latest flagship Mate 50 series would be made available for HUAWEI fans,” Victor added.
Victor began working for HUAWEI China in the Terminal Test Management Department in 2007 and has more than 15 years of expertise in the consumer electronics sector. Since then, he has risen through the ranks of HUAWEI Technologies’ leadership, eventually rising to the position of Director of China Device Channel Sales, and then Director of the Asia Pacific Device Channel Sales Management Department. Victor graduated from China’s Tianjin University.

Photo credits: Respective brands
Editor’s Note – December 2019


[Editor’s Note]
Chopard Alpine Eagle Cocktail and Preview

 
Janet and I recently attended the Chopard Alpine Eagle cocktail at the Chopard boutique in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The new Alpine Eagle sports chic timepiece collection is a contemporary, refined and assertive, state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the St. Moritz, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard. Imagined and personally designed by him, Alpine Eagle is driven by his passion for the Alps and by the lofty power of the eagle that reigns supreme there.
Crafted from an exclusive, ultra-resistant and light-reflecting metal named Lucent Steel A223, it beats to the rhythm of a Chopard chronometer-certified movement. Bearing testament to Chopard’s ethical approach, Alpine Eagle gives the Maison an opportunity to reveal its new commitment to protecting the Alpine environment through the launch of the Eagle Wings Foundation – of which Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is founding member.
Alpine Eagle is dedicated to contemporary eagles, the aspiring men who outperform in their daily lives and whose vision inspires and elevates. With foresight and determination, they act on the challenges of tomorrow and are innately aware of the importance of environmental issues.
  
 Janet and me with Jean-Baptiste from Pernod Ricard Malaysia

 DJ Ashley Lau (Jane Chuck AKA Chuckei’s sister) on the decks providing the tunes for the night

 
The Chopard boutique in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is located at:
Lot 2.24 and 3.26 Levels 2&3, Pavillon Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 
Telephone: +60 (3) 2145 3611 /-4611
 

 
Oris x Balvenie Whisky Tasting
 Presentation by Tee Shook Yee of Oris Malaysia
 
We recently attended the Oris x Balvenie whisky tasting in conjunction with Kingsleeve’s anniversary at APW in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The session began with an introduction to the world of Oris as well as their latest timepiece.
This was followed by a whisky tasting led by James Cordiner, the Balvenie’s Southeast Asia brand ambassador. The Balvenie is owned by William Grant & Sons, which also owns notable brands like Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder, and Hendrick’s gin (and many more!).
The Balvenie is a range of single malt whiskies crafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. The Balvenie is unique among single malts, with their whisky-making process dedicated to maintaining the Five Rare Crafts. As such, they are the only distillery in Scotland that still grows its own barley, uses traditional floor maltings and keeps both a coppersmith and a team of coopers on site.
  

 James Cordiner, the Balvenie’s Southeast Asia brand ambassador

 Thanks for having us over!
 
For more info on The Balvenie, head over to https://www.thebalvenie.com/
Burberry Releases its First Chinese New Year Campaign


[Fashion News]

  
Burberry unveiled its new Chinese New Year campaign on 3 January 2019 – celebrating family traditions and togetherness during the festive period. The campaign was shot and directed by photographer Ethan James Green, stars Chinese actresses and Burberry brand ambassadors Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu, who make their Burberry campaign debut.
Inspired by classic portraiture, the campaign is reimagined in an informal urban environment, juxtaposing the old and the new, the traditional and the contemporary. The campaign features classic Burberry pieces including archive-print scarves, the trench coat and tailoring, contrasting with urban staples including hoodies, t-shirts and joggers, all of which will be available globally online and in-store from today.
“The campaign draws on the concept of families reuniting for the most important holiday of the year, and represents a sense of belonging, but in a very fresh way. It was great fun being back on set with Zhou Dongyu – I enjoyed it very much!” – Zhao Wei
“A family portrait is a very simple concept, but the ceremonial sense behind it holds so much more. For me, being able to go home once a year to spend quality time with my family is something I value above all else, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” – Zhou Dongyu
  
 Zhao Wei wearing a sleeveless keyhole detail top, reissued Society-print silk scarf and gold-plated link drop earrings. Zhou Dongyu wearing a Vintage check wool jacket with palladium plated link drop earrings.
 Zhao Wei wearing a sleeveless keyhole detail top with a round buckle leather belt and reissued Society-print silk scarf. Zhou Dongyu wearing a Vintage check wool jacket.
 Zhao Wei wearing a sleeveless keyhole detail top with a round buckle leather belt, a reissued Society-print silk scarf and gold-plated link drop earrings.
 Zhou Dongyu wearing a Vintage check wool jacket with palladium plated link drop earrings.
  
Burberry stores in Malaysia are located at Suria KLCC, The Gardens Mid Valley and in Parkson Pavilion.
More info at http://www.burberry.com/
All images courtesy of Burberry / Ethan James Green.
Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC


[Luxury Fashion]

 
MHB’s Managing Editor Tim Chew and member Nicole Fu headed over to Suria KLCC on 1 December 2016 for the official launch of the new Dior boutique which is the House’s second in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new boutique, which has a prime location in Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Suria KLCC mall, has been designed to reflect the legendary elegance and modernity of the world of Dior.
The boutique takes inspirations from the original Paris flagship on Avenue Montaigne, and provides a sleek and open environment. The store houses women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, a special area for handbags, and the quintessential dedicated VIP area and fitting room. The decor features lustrous, monochromatic details, dramatic accents of chrome and glass and sumptuous furnishings, reflecting the timeless elegance of Dior within a modern and extremely sophisticated setting.
A number of specially-chosen art pieces from prominent international artists can be viewed in Dior KLCC – as Christian Dior was a patron of the arts. The ready-to-wear area, with its cabochon floor, is the perfect home for the hurricane mirror by Fredrikson Stallard as well as a cityscape credenza by the eminent American artist Paul Evans and a stool by Thierry Lemaire. The artist Oyoram created a video installation specifically for the new location.
 

 
Lots of celebrities and socialites attended the glitzy launch!
          Sarah Lian                                         Venice Min                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
With Pearl, Nicole and Bangsarbabe and husband Rif
With Datin Sri Joey Low
With Kathy Tan

 
The Dior boutique in Suria KLCC is located at:
LC-G01& G23b, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 
Opening Hours: Monday To Sunday (10:00am To 10:00pm)
Photo credits: Dior Malaysia and author’s own
Gifts Ideas for Her – Hermes hermesistible


[Fashion]

  
Hermèsistible is a new fr-adjective to describe the irresistible side of Hermès, with tales of jewellery and accessories from the autumn-winter 2015 collection which is available for viewing online at www.hermes.com/hermesistible
Hermèsistible is an illustrated dictionary of moods – a moment of fleeting jealousy, a creative idleness, a gentle dash of madness, or an impulsive desire to pack your bags, without being able to articulate exactly how you feel? “Jalousele”, “Aparesse”, “Follitude”, “Escapitude”, “Impulcie”…
Jewellery and accessories set the tone for the sketches in this ’emotionary’. Everyday life takes on new meaning in these short stories made up of photographs, films or gifs – a modern day cartoon strip to share and relate to. 
Enamel, leather, wood, the stuff of new dreams, in the form of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, take centre-stage in a collection of short, funny, quirky and quasi-cinematographic stories.
  

 

 
For more info, head over to  http://www.hermes.com/hermesistible
Photo credits: Hermes Malaysia
Gift Ideas for Her – DIOR Runway Bag


[Luxury Fashion]

 
DIOR’s new “Runway” bag made its debut in the ready-to-wear Autumn-Winter 2016-2017 show recently. The new creation from DIOR comes entirely embroidered with beads and sequins, in precious skins, or bearing the emblematic Cannage motif. Its architectural, singular lines makes it a timeless design. Its short and wide strap allows for it to be worn two ways: on the shoulder giving a sense of sophisticated allure, or carried giving a relaxed look.
The Runway bag is a product of the 30 Avenue Montaigne Design Studios in Paris and Italian leatherworking savoir-faire, handmade in an atelier located a few kilometers from Florence. The passionate expert artisans practice the most exacting craftsmanship, with masterful techniques such as manipulating the leather, manually constructing the handles, and assembling the bag in the traditional manner around a wooden form.
  

 
Here’s where the bags were first spotted – on the runway at the DIOR ready-to-wear Autumn-Winter 2016-2017 show.

 

 

 
The DIOR boutique in Kuala Lumpur is located at:
G20,21,22,25, 26,27 &28, Indulge Floor,
Starhill Gallery,
181, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 
Telephone: 603 21431886
 
For more info, head over to http://www.dior.com/
Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia.
*timchew.net does not promote materialism and we believe in being industrious and ethical to achieve your goals in life. The satisfaction that you get from enjoying the fruits of your labour is worth many times more than that of receiving something for free or in exchange for some unethical or morally wrong service. So go ahead and reward yourself that new Dior bag, knowing that it’s well deserved. Let it serve as an inspiration to go further, and a statement that being professional, ethical and classy gets you far in life.
Samsung Smart TV Launch


[Tech]
Samsung Malaysia launched a range of futuristic SMART TV 2012 that offers consumers three highly interactive solutions in form of SMART Interaction, SMART Content and SMART Evolution on 19 April 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
 
Met MHB’s Yuki there trying out the features of the Smart TV
A camera is mounted at the top of the screen to detect your hand movements. Yes your hand controls the cursor on the screen ie. your hand is the ‘mouse’. Cool right? The Smart TV also responds to voice commands although you must be in a relatively quiet environment for it to work properly.
With SMART Content, families will enjoy enhanced content and connection abilities from device to device and web storage to device that is easy and convenient.
Yes believe it or not they have a fitness app for you to workout in the privacy of your own home
Already have a LCD/ LED TV? Well this Samsung DVD player will make it a Smart TV! Samsung’s home entertainment system delivers impeccable high-definition audio and Samsung’s 3D Sound Plus, with more natural, richer sound that is more harmonized. Both the home entertainment system and Blu-ray player are built-in with Wi-Fi, to provide access to web-connected entertainment as well as Samsung’s SMART Hub and Signature Apps.

Samsung’s cutting-edge SMART TV technology seeks to redefine home entertainment. SMART Interaction is an intuitive platform offering Motion Control, Voice Control, and Face Recognition commands for the TV, great for those of you who don’t like remote controls.
 
More info at www.samsung.com/my and www.facebook.com/samsungmalaysia.
HP Pavilion X2 Preview


[Tech & Gadgets]

Attended the preview of the new ultra-portable HP Pavilion x2 detachable PC on 6 November 2014 at the Pulp Cafe in Bangsar. The new X2 is designed for users who want to simplify their life with a single device that transforms from tablet to laptop. Simply put – people who want a single very portable and capable device for work and play.
The HP Pavilion x2 is a full-featured 10-inch diagonal Windows tablet that easily transforms to a full-featured laptop and comes with a detachable dual-purpose keyboard/cover that both protects the screen and serves as a multi-position stand.

The HP Pavilion x2 is a portable, and affordable 2-in-1 PC powered by the latest-generation Intel Atom® processor, and features front-facing speakers with DTS sound and a battery that HP claims can last up to 11.45 hours on a single charge.

“Customers have told us they want devices that offer flexibility and performance while reflecting their personal sense of style,” said Serena Yong, General Manager, Printing & Personal Systems, HP Singapore and Malaysia. “The HP Pavilion x2 includes innovative designs, vibrant colors, choice of operating system and computing power to enable the way that customers communicate, play and live.”
 

Technical Specifications:
Processor: Intel® Atom™ processor Z3745D
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64
RAM: 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3L SDRAM
Memory: 32 GB eMMC Storage
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics (1.33 GHz, 2 MB cache, 4 cores)
Screen: 10.1” diagonal HD2 antiglare touchscreen
Colours:

Moonstone Grey
Tiffany Blue

Other features:

Detachable keyboard for built-in comfort and adjustable cover
Ultra slim and light design
Adjustable stand
Fanless design
Long battery life
Microsoft Office 365 Personal included 1-year license
HP Connected apps
Ports on tablet
HP Care Pack Services

 
The HP Pavilion x2 is currently available in Malaysia at a starting price of RM1,199.
More information at http://www8.hp.com/my/en/home.html
Editor’s Note – October 2017


[Editor’s Note]
Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM) 2017
 Cooking demos galore!
 
I recently went to visit the Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM – but not the FHM magazine that I used to work for) 2017 trader show at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre which featured many different suppliers of food and beverage as well as equipment related to the F&B and hospitality industries. To my dismay, apparently the organiser did not vet through the registration of the visitors properly and as a result, I daresay that at least 50% of the visitors were there just to freeload on the food and beverage samples.
This year’s exhibition spanned nine (9) halls in the KL Convention Centre and it took quite a few hours to visit all the halls, partly due to the crowd of freeloaders. Below are some photos of stuff that caught my attention. There were a lot more exhibits though, way too many for me to capture entirely. Anyway, here are some highlights from my visit:
 

 

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Bumped into my friend Chanel’s booth which provides refrigeration solutions for cakes and pastries.

 Not this are not smartphones but sweets!

                        
                        
 
The Better Beer Festival Ban and the Rise of Bigotry in Malaysia

 
I am truly truly disgusted by the bigotry shown by many of those in the majority race in Malaysia who somehow thinks that it’s fine to bully the minorities by forcing their beliefs and values on them. Of course, this whole situation was brought about by a scheming political party fishing for votes with no qualms about sowing the seeds of discord, division and hatred amongst the community.
A large portion of the population has been brainwashed to think they are superior (surprisingly not too unlike facist/ Nazi ideology) hence when these opportunists come along shouting and screaming in the name of religion, they end up stirring the majority race into a frenzy, promoting the concept of extremism in secular Malaysia.
While the moderates, enlightened and progressive citizens no doubt see through their evil schemes, it’s extremely disheartening to see some political leaders and powers that be pounce on this opportunity and actually inflame the situation by unconstitutionally imposing the ban on beer festivals and making statements that cause further division and unrest. Such actions might result in a breeding ground for religious extremism and eventually may lead to great divisions in society that are irreparable, even perhaps (God forbid!) to the point of civil war in the future, tearing the country apart like Syria or Yemen.
Hence, I urge all moderates – especially Malay Muslims to speak up and promote moderation, understanding and mutual respect among the various races and religions in Malaysia. Only together can we prosper as a nation. Don’t let the loud extremist braying  of extremist parties tear us apart for their own political gain.