HAUSTAGE, the first "Sustainable Fashion and Lifestyle Design Boutique" in Asia, was invited to open a new theme flagship store at K11 ART MALL in Hong Kong, to offer the trendiest shopping experience in Hong Kong.
Ms. Maggie Lui, Brand Director of HAUSTAGE, said: "We hope to further interpret HAUSTAGE's four concepts of "Heritage, Art, Upcycling, Sustainability" through this exclusive store at K11 ART MALL. The new female-themed flagship store pays more attention to the mindset of green living. Starting from the mindset, making the right choice, so that to use well-selected design products will be the final touch of green living. We hope to facilitate these conversations to make HAUSTAGE a unique experience platform for sustainable fashion and lifestyle design in the minds of our customers. "

Support Hong Kong Designer Brands to Promote Local Craftsman Culture
HAUSTAGE is very supportive to Hong Kong brands, and a number of local sustainable fashion brands have entered its flagship store, including the fashion brand ``FORME DE FLUDITE'' founded by local architects with a sense of beauty and space; the jewellery brand ``GINYU'' that combines Chinese and Western traditions and the concept of inheritance; the sneakers "K!BO" using recycled leather, plastics and other recycled materials; “LA SERENIDAD”, a fashion accessory that is good at absorbing and expressing local style design; “CHEZZA”, a mobile phone case and lanyard reproduced from recycled nylon and completely decomposable materials; limited edition of yoga mat from "L É GER", which innovatively uses recycled plastic bottles as the main material and collaborates with Artists from all over the world. HAUSTAGE provides a platform to promote local craftsmanship and brings the most unique products to customers who pursue a sustainable lifestyle.

A new female-themed concept, the SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY BAR specially designed for body and soul

SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY BAR at HAUSTAGE K11 ART MALL offers unique all-natural vegan facial and body care products. Highlights include:

Skin care brand VREE, locally made vegan aromatherapy
Vegan and no additives are VREE’s unconditional commitment to nature.

Cares about the physical and mental needs of every user. Each product of VREE uses highly-efficient natural aromatherapy oils, relying on the healing power of plants from nature, allowing people to connect with nature, listening to their physical and emotional needs, and giving the skin, body and mind the most effective care.

HAUSTAGE K11 ART MALL FLAGSHIP
Shop 102, 1st Floor, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Monday to Sunday, public holidays 12:00 – 20:00

Popup-mini Exhibition
Pop-up mini is an integration of lifestyle, design, art and culture with F&B space, changing the preconception of both the norm of art and gallery space in the local people’s mind. Four Bites aims to integrate local and foreign art and culture into our restaurant, inviting designers, artists and multicultural creators to set up exhibitions on different themes. We love to share all these from time to time, so that our guests can experience the dining and other elements of art, design and life.


Eugenia Mann, New Local Ceramic Artist – Artistic Life Utensils

From now until 19 April, the exhibition features the handicrafts of the new local artist Eugenia Mann. Eugenia is co-founder of a local brand, Sowtale. Clay is the main media from Eugenia’s practice, all works are hand-crafted, and most of her works are in organic shapes and forms. The theme of Popup-mini exhibition is “The Unevens”, it includes certain series of work by Mann, including ”The Leaves” - a series depicting fallen leaves in red clay, “Flows” - a series of floral wares inspired by stonewalls and “Night Lights” - a series of hand-built pendant lamps with texture inspired by plants. Eugenia Mann’s works commemorate the curves, textures and forms inspired by plants and nature. “Uneven" declares the emphasis of the artist’s aesthetic point of view. “Life is Art” is another strong belief of Mann. She often comprises her artistic view in daily wares. Works included in the exhibition express distinct approaches in depicting the “Natural Inspiration” of Mann, also celebrating the uniqueness brought by each clay.
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Works of Eugenia Mann seem to be able to speak, each piece of work tells different life attitudes and stories, conveying diverse life inspiration to guests, encouraging people bring calm to their daily life or create your own life rhythm through her works. The experimental spirit speaks the mind of Eugenia Mann, who appraises new ways to express her mind by using clay, these includes a lot of experimental creations, which are exactly in line the spirit of Four Bites.

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Leica, the legendary German maker of photographic devices whose roots go back in time of more than 150 years, is celebrating the commitment of photographers who bear witness to the world in a new international advertising campaign whose claim is “THE WORLD DESERVES WITNESSES”.

Through this campaign, the company pays homage to all those who use their Leica camera to document the beauty and poetry of the world. We celebrate those who capture pivotal moments of history, or the fragility of our human condition through their own sensitivity and unique view.

Witnessing life with a Leica is a human and essential act. More than mere photos, these images are precious eyewitness accounts, whether they capture global events, or small intimate stories.

In a time in which the act of taking a picture has become easier than ever, and perhaps too often careless and superficial, this campaign aims to highlight the value of looking at the world in a more meaningful way. Seeing those precious fragments of time in which the elements of the scene compose themselves through the lens and the photographer’s eye is unique and unrepeatable.

To preserve all the integrity and sincerity of these visual testimonials this campaign, created by advertising agency TBWA\PARIS, was developed using only existing photographs. No photo was created or staged to suit the communication concept, nothing has been retouched or changed.

All the photographic testimonies of the new Leica campaign are the pure expression of a personal way of seeing. Due to the plurality of themes – whether societal, political, poetic or the everyday – this public expression touches all that is universal and resonates with our humanity. By adopting this approach, the campaign highlights the uniqueness of the Leica brand: a legendary brand, a revered brand, a unique brand, but above all, a brand built upon passion.

This vision is shared in our video manifesto which will be aired online worldwide (Full version: https://youtu.be/tjuQ3fuGD2Q). The campaign includes visuals shown in print and online in more than 15 countries, which will change and renew over time. Over 30 photographers, from all walks of life, contributed to the campaign.

Moved by the deep meaning of this initiative, internationally recognised American photographer Joel Meyerowitz, lends his voice to the video to give a timelessness to the campaign. Meyerowitz, whose work is included and has been shown in the most eminent museums worldwide, and published in countless books, commented “I had goose bumps down my arms and along my ribs when I first saw the video. It was astonishing! It was more human and inspiring than anything any camera company has ever done! No doubt about it.”

American Eagle announces to collaborate with renowned Japanese Artist SHINPEI NAITO in January 2021. With his futuristic realms and unique techniques, watercolor painting and futuristic design are used to reconstruct American Eagle classic fashion items. Global Exclusive AE x NAITO collection will be launched online at www.aeo.com.hk on January 21, 2021 and presents a new style inspiration with a line of womenswear, menswear, and accessories.

NAITO, Japanese Futuristic artist strives to present his signature colourful and evocative style to AE x NAITO collection in the shade of brush. Feature with the idea of Japanese cultural heritage, the playful and artistic design is the main concept for this collection and mix with the brand personality of authenticity and self-expression. This collection also includes bucket hats, bandana, and mask. AE x NAITO collection brings new and stylish fashion items for the new year with hope and ensures that your 2021 will be off to a great start.

Women’s Collection
The AE x NAITO women's collection offers a new take for next season and beyond, from printed hoodies and printed T-shirts, to leggings and swimwear items which are perfect for outdoor activities. With feminine characteristics, the floral pattern matches different colors including bright and dazzling pink- blue, marine blue, olive green and black ball colors. The collection brings along with a comfy style with a hug of fresh and lively charm full of spring vitality.
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Inspired by Shibori, traditional Japanese dyeing technique, NAITO’s design creates the dreamy notion of floral prints expressing the sunshine and active style. The iconic brand logo print with watercolor style brings in the front and adds oomph to your look.

Men’s Collection
AE x NAITO collection offers a bolder and diverse style for menswear and brings a new vision to American Eagle. Adding the element of various animal prints such as dragon and Fenix, match with different colour tones, presents a tough and positive attitude. Perfectly mixes and matches with American Eagle classic items.

NAITO includes the symbolic meaning behind. The tiger waves which symbol power and luck and wave were favorite motif for Japanese kimono textile, are used for the clothing section. NAITO wishes to convey both symbolic patterns can bring good luck to our world again to welcome the new year of 2021.

In addition, the print hoodies and graphic T-shirt with loose silhouettes create an impressive visual effects and style with the animal prints and presents a perfect fashionable outfit.

EMPHASIS is always on a mission to redefine what daily wear jewellery is. Pushing forward-thinking individuals to break traditional barriers and embrace their unique personal styles, celebrating the stylish, sophisticated and inspiring. Our collections strive to empower women to express their unique sense of style, splitting into the 3 style pillars: Sleek & Modern, Feminine Elegance and Playful & Versatile. The product collections, grouped under the style pillars, brings to life the delightful and unique creations, working with creative materials, adopting new techniques while collaborating with international designers.

It is also worthwhile to mention that EMPHASIS’ new images are shot by the US photographer Trent Mcginn in New York. Born in the 1970s in Alaska, when the pipeline was being shaped, when bell bottoms were still ‘in’ and when Dolly Parton reigned supreme, now calling New York his home. He has worked with top tier publications on fashion shoots around the world and partnered with luxury brands.

New Timeless Pieces to Add to Your Collection
With autumn breaking through the heat, a closet change is in need to combat the cool, dry weather. EMPHASIS’ Timeless collection rolls out with new jewellery pieces, featuring necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings to celebrate the change of season.

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.

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.