The Estée Lauder Companies has been committed in supporting Breast Cancer Campaign, to raise public’s awareness of breast cancer prevention and the importance self-breast health checks, to create a breast cancer free world. On its 28th anniversary with this year theme - “It’s more than a ribbon. It unites us.”, The Estée Lauder Companies is hosting a series of activities to raise awareness to breast cancer prevention, education and awareness.

This year, beauty brands under Estée Lauder Companies, including Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Estée Lauder, GLAMGLOW, Jo Malone London and La Mer are going to support Breast Cancer Campaign by launching limited edition Pink Ribbon Products. All proceeds from the limited-edition Pink Products go to Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation and Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry, providing care services for breast cancer patients.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, brings Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ signature heartfelt service and distinctive design to the heart of Thailand with the opening of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.

Located in Bangkok’s Langsuan area, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok offers convenient access to prime districts such as Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam and Chidlom, and serene views of the tranquil Lumphini Park – one of the city’s largest green spaces.

The hotel takes its name after Maa-lai, the traditional Thai floral garland symbolic of welcome, good health and respect to honour guests, families and loved ones. This art form has inspired many contemporary interpretations and resonates perfectly with Kimpton in Bangkok, where age- old traditions take on a modern edge.

Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on its guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity, to forward-thinking flavours that feed the soul. The hotel’s design narrative was brought to life by P49 Deesign and fuses storied Thai history with the urban intensity of the city, by mirroring the relentless tempo of life in the old capital through hand woven Thai textiles and echoing the edgy eclecticism of modern Bangkok. This resonates through raw concrete, oversized furnishings and metallic touches, and translates into inspired design from the hotel public areas to restaurants and bars, and the artfully designed guest rooms and private residences.

All 362 of the hotel’s rooms and suites – including 131 serviced residences – are the epitome of design-led luxury, each thoughtfully designed with bespoke amenities and inspiring décor, promising an immersive experience for all who stay. Whether guests are looking to relax in the comfortable 48sqm Deluxe Room after sightseeing and shopping or enjoy the whirlpool jacuzzi in the spacious 320sqm Celebrity Suite for an anniversary treat, there are layers of detail at every turn.

Bespoke HARNN bathroom amenities, a VIFA Helsinki sound system, robes by Christian Develter for Tube Gallery and a curated personal bar stocked with bottled cocktails by LAIBA and artisanal local snacks are just a few highlights of the luxuriously appointed rooms. Suite occupants also enjoy access to the Maa-Lai Lounge on the 30th floor, where they can savour the sight of lush Lumphini Park and Bangkok’s characteristic skyscrapers from dawn to dusk.

First-class food and beverage programmes play a big part in Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants across the world. Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok boasts four distinct and immersive dining venues. CRAFT is a haven for brew lovers with a unique selection of local and international single origin coffee and coffee blends, beer and cocktails, while Stock.Room elevates the neighbourhood grocerant concept with seasonal pop-up kitchens serving Thai street eats to have on site or take home. Sophisticated cocktail bar, Ms.Jigger, presents narrative-driven cocktails while Bar.Yard hosts a rooftop barbecue with tropical drinks, farm-to-plate comfort grills, DJs and stunning city skyline views.

The hotel’s lifestyle programming – part of Kimpton’s DNA – delivers memorable experiences; starting with a morning kickstart coffee and tea, to yoga lessons with breathtaking views from level 41 and Kimpton’s Social Hour, where the brand’s vision to enable human connection comes to life as guests mingle with locals. The hotel adopts Kimpton’s industry-leading pet-friendly attitude, and provides all four-legged friends their own amenities and menu.

With connection and wellness top of mind, the GYM provides professional-led nutrition consultation, high-intensity workout classes and zen stretches, while the amaranth spa by HARNN is a sanctuary of serenity with nature-inspired spa treatments, manicures and pedicures. Guests can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel’s outdoor pool which overlooks the sprawling green park.

“Bringing Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok to life has been a true labour of love for many, With our doors now open, we are excited to introduce an approachable luxury experience fuelled by my team championing heartfelt, human connections. Whether it is modern rooms with bespoke amenities, immersive dining destinations or curated events, or simply our heartfelt service and dedication, we have everything we need to deliver the first Kimpton hotel in South East Asia.” said Patrick Both, General Manager, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.

Bookings are now available for stays at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok through www.kimptonmaalaibangkok.com. Room rates start from USD$300 for a deluxe room.

Cartier, one of theworld’sleading luxury Maisons, has joined The Lion’s Share Fund, an award-winning and groundbreaking initiative that unites brands, conservationists and consumers to tackle the crisis in nature, biodiversity and climate.

Led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a coalition ofbusinesses and UN partners, the innovative Fund aims to raise over $100 million per year within the next five years to halt biodiversity loss and protect habitats by asking brands to contribute 0.5% of their media spend every time an animal is featured intheir advertisements.

Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, said: “Wildlife and biodiversity underpin the well-being, safety, andresilience of all societies. Yet, one million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction in the comingdecades due to human activity. The COVID-19 crisis is a stark reminder that we ignore our disruption of natureat our peril. But the crisis showed the potential of humans to act collectively to address a shared global challenge. Leveraging the power of creativity and partnerships, The Lion’s Share idea is as fascinating as the far-reaching impact it will have. The revenue generated and the new audiences reached by this ambitious and unique initiative will make a real and lasting effect on the future of our planet and the animals we share it with."

The beauty of the natural world has always been a source of inspiration and creativity for Cartier’s timeless pieces,” said Cyrille Vigneron, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cartier International. “As citizens of the world, we believe it is our duty to protect its biodiversity and make an impact on wildlife conservation. This means enhancing Cartier’s support for innovative partnerships such as ‘The Lion’s Share Fund’ and joining forces to preserve the world’s natural heritage for future generations.

“Launched in September 2018, the Fund has helped the Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique to eliminate elephant poaching, by improving critical radio systems for law enforcement officers protecting wildlife. It has also co-financed the purchase of land for endangered orangutans, elephants and tigers in North Sumatra, Indonesia, and is expanding its work, creating an all-female team of forest rangers and the island’s first rhino sanctuary. In February following the devastating bushfires in Australia, The Lion’s Share Fund issued two small grants to support wildlife conservation, including efforts to treat and rehabilitate injured wildlife throughout New South Wales and protect the Kangaroo Island Dunnart from going extinct.

In response to COVID-19 and following a call for proposals, The Lion’s Share will be supporting initiatives in communities dependent on wildlife-based tourism. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the wildlife tourism sector supported over 21.8 million jobs, many in rural communities in 2018. Through wildlife tourism, communities directly benefit from wildlife, providing economic empowerment and incentivizing biodiversity protection. The plight of communities who are dependent on wildlife tourism is dire with sudden loss of jobs, income and livelihoods, which also disincentivize conservation-oriented land and natural resource management. The Lion’ Share small grants will be disbursed to non-profit organizations in developing countries seeking funds for initiatives that demonstrate innovative local-level action and build the resilience of communities whose livelihoods depend on wildlife tourism.

Animals appear in approximately 20 per cent of all advertisements in the world, yetdespite this, animals do not always receive the support they deserve. The Lion’s Share gives brands the opportunity to take urgent and significant action and play their part in protecting our planet.

For more information, visit TheLionsShareFund.com.

INTRODUCING THE NEW BURBERRY HER CAMPAIGN

Burberry reveals the new Her campaign starring Fran Summers photographed by Mario Sorrenti – celebrating modern free-spirited fragrances for women.

IKEA has been part of many Hong Kong families for the last 45 years, providing home solutions for different life stages and needs of families. Be it a casual hangout spot with friends after school, your shopping destination for furniture and food for your first home, or a place for enjoying a great meal and chilling out with your family – IKEA is the place to go. There is also a piece of IKEA memory in every corner of your home: we’ve all had the experience of poring through the instructions manual and trying to assemble a piece of furniture or cooking up a hearty meal with your favorite IKEA food. IKEA’s iconic blue shopping bag is brimming with ideas for every home, and we are proud to tell Hong Kongers: “Life is better together”.

For 45 years, IKEA has been providing home solutions and inspiration to consumers in Hong Kong at great prices. In addition to expressing gratitude for their support, we would also like to take this opportunity to reconnect with our customers, as we look forward to more years of better living together. From October to early November, all IKEA shops in Hong Kong and Macau will be organising various events and special offers, and also taking a walk down memory lane by highlighting some of IKEA's iconic products. We'll also invite our customers to share their joy with IKEA, to celebrate the 45th anniversary online and offline.” says Adrian Worth, Managing Director of Dairy Farm Group IKEA North Asia.

IKEA is launching a series of activities and promotions from 1 October to 4 November to show their gratitude to customers’ continuous support. A photo booth will be set up at all Hong Kong and Macau stores for customers to capture memorable moments, and mascots will descend on different stores to interact with customers. IKEA also invites fans to share their IKEA stories by leaving comments on IKEA’s Facebook post for a chance to win gift card. A series of promotional offers will also be launched in all stores to celebrate IKEA’s 45th anniversary in Hong Kong. IKEA Hong Kong is also introducing the EFTERTRÄDA collection, the first branded merchandise collection which was first launched in the Harajuku store in Japan earlier this year. IKEA is also launching a series of limited-edition items and food offers at all restaurants, Cafe, bistros and Swedish Food Market in Hong Kong and Macau.

Details of IKEA 45th Anniversary Activities as below:

Time-limited photo booth to capture precious moments
Take a picture with your loved ones at the time-limited photo booth by visiting IKEA stores during the weekends from 1 October to 1 November. You may also meet the adorable mascots stationed at different stores: the cute bear and piglet mascots will show up at the Kowloon Bay Store, while the stuffed sharks that wowed the fans online will be meeting fans at the Shatin Store and Causeway Bay Store, the adorable dinosaur will be at the Tsuen Wan Store, while Macau fans can give the bear mascot a loving hug!

Share IKEA memorable stories for a chance to win a special gift
For 45 years, IKEA has been building the home of your dreams, having gone through numerous moves, renovations and home refurbishments with you. IKEA is now inviting fans to share their IKEA memorable stories by leaving a comment on specified Facebook post from 5 – 11 October or 19 – 25 October. The most interesting stories selected will be rewarded with IKEA gift card.

Selected items from EFTERTRÄDA Collection to elevate the anniversary celebration
Good news to IKEA fans! The EFTERTRÄDA Collection, IKEA’s first branded apparel and accessories is now officially available in Hong Kong and Macau. The EFTERTRÄDA Collection was very well received when launched in the Harajuku outpost in Tokyo earlier this year. Selected products such as bath towel, hoodie, T-shirt and water bottle are the must have items for all fans.


IKEA iconic products to relive every precious home decorating moment
IKEA has been part of every family for the last 45 years. Some iconic products are very popular with a lot of families – try catching a glimpse of them on your next visit and see how many of the following 12 iconic products you can recognize?

To show their gratitude to the customers’ continuous support, IKEA will be launching a series of offers in all stores in Hong Kong and Macau, to live life better together:

Gift better for you: 45th Anniversary limited-edition gift
On all weekends during 1 – 18 October, customers can receive a 45th anniversary food bag for free for every consumption of $450 or more.

Spend better with us: receive a HKD100 shopping coupon upon purchase of HKD1,000
From now to 18 October, customers will receive a $100 shopping coupon upon purchase of $1,000 or above. The coupon can be used from 19 October to 4 November – customers can enjoy $100 off upon purchase of $200 or above on home furnishing products at IKEA stores in Hong and Macau.

Enjoy better at $45
Selected products will be available at a special price of $45 in all Hong Kong and Macau stores for three consecutive weeks from 15 October to 4 November. yuu members can also enjoy a special price at $40 for selected items.

Enjoy better with yuu
For customers who sign up for the yuu Rewards Club, extra privilege will be offered. From 1 – 18 October, redeem an IKEA cash voucher with 10% discount to enjoying double yuu points upon consumption of $1,000, and earn more points for more special offers at over 2,000 retail and F&B outlets in Hong Kong.