The Luxe Lens

  Some nights are made for homecoming, and Mid-Autumn is among the most anticipated occasions. As the year's fullest moon rises over the harbour, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong welcomes the return of the season’s most cherished ritual with two mooncake collections: an artful new creation and signature favourites from the two-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen, alongside the hotel’s own mooncake set reimagined with the debut of a mochi flavour. Each collection is presented in keepsake packaging designed to be carried well beyond the festival. A New Flavour from Lung King Heen Each year, Executive Chinese Chef Chan Yan Tak and his culinary crew reinterpret a familiar tradition through the lens of Cantonese craftsmanship. This Mid-Autumn, they introduce the Lung King Heen Mixed Nuts Mooncakes with Candied Citrus (6 pieces; HKD 628), a thoughtful reimagining of the classic mixed-nut mooncake. An assortment of toasted nuts and seeds is lifted by candied citrus, a Teochew-style preserved citr...

 Emirates is kickstarting the summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai. From complimentary stays at the iconic JW Marriott Marquis*, to hundreds of discounts through the popular My Emirates Pass, travellers can enjoy even more value while exploring the city, whether visiting for a longer getaway or a short stopover.  Built for all seasons, Dubai offers an unrivalled variety of experiences in one destination, making it easy to tailor a summer escape to any travel style or length of stay. Travellers can explore both in- and outdoor activities that entertain, inspire or educate; visit world-famous attractions like the Burj Khalifa; enjoy immersive, thrilling experiences at theme parks; or beat the heat entirely by spending a day at Dubai's museums and interactive art galleries. As one of the world's most visited cities, Dubai is ready to welcome travellers with the warmth, hospitality and safety the destination is renowned for. Adnan Kaz...

 From self-care to social-connection, TIA Wellness Resort in Vietnam is launching new social wellness experiences that bring guests together for healing and support. From a ‘Release and Renewal Fire Ceremony’ to ‘Sound and Stillness – A Collective Resonance Ritual’, TIA is creating spaces for connection that move beyond group classes. A 2025 report from the World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Connection highlighted how widespread and serious social isolation and loneliness is within society. The landmark report calls on all sectors to treat social health with the same level of importance as we do mental and physical health. “Our social wellness activities provide a container for people to gather, reflect and release,” explained Ramon Imper, general manager of TIA Wellness Resort. “The experiences may be rooted in inner reflection, but going through the process with others, and under the guidance of a facilitator provides a higher level of support and a feeling of commu...

 Pocket-sized cinematography is getting a major upgrade. In a move that signals a bold expansion into a new product category, Insta360 today unveiled the Luna Ultra—its flagship gimbal camera co-engineered with luxury optics manufacturer Leica. Announced at Leica’s historic headquarters in Wetzlar, the device marks the culmination of a six-year, five-product partnership between the two imaging giants. By pairing Leica’s legendary optical heritage with Insta360’s Emmy Award-winning stabilization and artificial intelligence, the Luna Ultra aims to establish a new benchmark for mobile filmmakers and content creators. "Luna Ultra marks Insta360's arrival in the gimbal camera space, backed by the full strength of our imaging expertise," said Max Richter, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Insta360. "We believe this category is ready for a new standard, defined by smarter technology, stronger performance, and a more intuitive user experience." Groundbreaking Optics and...

  For more than a century, Sealy has shaped the way the world sleeps, grounded in a deep understanding of what the body needs to truly rest and recover. Today, as quality sleep becomes increasingly essential in navigating modern lifestyles, Sealy Malaysia marks this milestone with "145 Years of Better Sleep", a celebration of its legacy and renewed commitment to making better sleep more accessible to Malaysians. Rooted in its philosophy of Sleep First Class™, Sealy’s journey began in 1881 in Texas, where founder Daniel Haynes introduced a new way of building mattresses. What started as a simple innovation has since evolved into a global benchmark for quality, driven by ongoing research, orthopaedic expertise, and a deep focus on supporting how people rest and recover. At the core of Sealy’s design approach is a fundamental principle: the body should rest in natural alignment, just as it does when standing. This thinking underpins the Sealy Posturepedic® range, developed with ...

  At The Hari Hong Kong this summer, choosing where to brunch may be the hardest decision of the weekend. In a dining room defined by warm amber and green tones, timber-lined walls and abundant natural light, Lucciola serves a weekend brunch centred on seasonal ingredients and classic Italian flavours. Guests begin with a selection of antipasti before moving on to dishes such as sauteed black mussels with parsley and garlic, roasted lamb T-bone, and Lucciola's signature tiramisu. The brunch is priced from HKD 628 per person and includes 90 minutes of free-flow red, white and sparkling wine. Guests can also opt for a newly extended two-hour free-flow Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne package for an additional HKD 368 per person. A floor above, Zoku and adjacent outdoor venue The Terrace offer a contrasting take on the weekend ritual. Meaning "clan" in Japanese, Zoku is characterised by leather fluted booths and crimson velvet banquettes under an origami-inspired ceiling o...

 In the world of high jewellery, few houses possess the ability to balance technical watchmaking prowess with unbridled artistic expression quite like Piaget. With the unveiling of "Colours of Extraleganza," Piaget has delivered a triumphant conclusion to its ambitious three-part High Jewellery trilogy, which began with Essence of Extraleganza in 2024 and Shapes of Extraleganza in 2025.  This final chapter is not merely a collection of 65 exquisite creations; it is a sensory manifesto that positions color as a fundamental material in the Maison’s aesthetic vocabulary.Inspired by the creative and cultural effervescence of the 1960s and 1970s, the collection serves as a vivid homage to Piaget's history. The narrative traces back to 1957, when the invention of the ultra-thin calibre 9P movement fundamentally altered the Maison’s trajectory.  By minimizing mechanical volume, Piaget unlocked new possibilities for design, allowing for expansive, gem-set dials and fluid, articul...

 Luxury beachfront resort The Anam Mui Ne has unveiled ‘Champa Journey’, a new collection of four spa rituals inspired by Mui Ne’s ties to the ancient Champa Kingdom and Vietnam’s herbal healing traditions. A Hindu-Buddhist civilisation that flourished along Vietnam’s central and southern coastline for more than a millennium, the Champa Kingdom remains an enduring part of the region’s cultural history. Contemporary in approach, The Anam Mui Ne’s new wellness collection draws inspiration from this legacy through native botanicals and therapies focused on calming the mind and body, and supporting circulation and natural energy flow. Many of the ingredients used in these 120-minute rituals — such as perilla leaves, lemongrass, pandan leaves, aloe vera, turmeric, pomelo leaves and sea salt — have long been used in traditional Vietnamese remedies. Perilla leaves are valued in Vietnamese herbal medicine for their warming and restorative qualities. Sea salt pays homage to Mui Ne’s littora...

 Alexander Lopez, a seasoned professional with substantial hospitality experience in Europe and Asia, has been appointed general manager of Meliá Pattaya Hotel. The 234-room hotel opened in February last year in the heart of vibrant Pattaya, a short commute from Bangkok. Mr Lopez, of Swedish and Spanish heritage, joins Meliá Pattaya Hotel after serving as general manager of W Koh Samui in Thailand for more than two years. Prior to his appointment at W Koh Samui, Mr Lopez served as Interim General Manager at W Maldives after joining the property as resort manager. After studying hotel and hospitality management at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, his hospitality career began in Sweden at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel in 2009 before moving into senior roles in Spain, Switzerland, China, Maldives and Thailand. His experience in Thailand spans more than a decade and includes senior leadership roles at W Koh Samui, Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort in Koh Samui, ...

 Hendrick’s Gin invites curious imbibers to discover another wondrous side of the gin brand with the release of Another Hendrick’s - the first new permanent addition to the portfolio in nearly a decade.  This new expression introduces a bright layer of orange blossom and silky-smooth cacao, revealing a flavour profile that is at once familiar and intriguingly different. Another Hendrick’s celebrates the duality that has always defined the brand, classic yet unexpected.  Inspired by her love for chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie set out to solve the creative conundrum of creating a gin containing cacao, which so few do. With the imagination to look beyond the obvious and make the improbable possible, Lesley used her penchant for chocolate and inspiration from the hothouses at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace to create Another’s Hendrick’s, enhancing the characteristic Hendrick’s flavour with velvety rich notes of cacao and bright citrus elements for...

 Suspended high above Bangkok’s emerging On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s awe-inspiring rooftop tapas bar has launched a new menu that pays homage to Spain’s bold regional flavours. Crafted by the hotel’s Spanish chef de cuisine, Madrid-born Juan Ignacio Garcia Racionero, also known as Chef Nacho, who has honed his craft in some of Spain’s leading kitchens, LUZ’s new menu celebrates Spain’s vibrant and diverse gastronomy.  Think San Sebastian-style pintxos and Basque-inspired dishes to Madrid street-food favourites, Andalusian seafood specialities and hearty rice and fideuà dishes synonymous with Spain’s eastern coastal regions. Affording sweeping views of Bangkok’s skyline from the hotel’s 33rd floor, LUZ sits beneath the transparent base of the hotel’s infinity pool, allowing diners to peer into the pool above while dining. Among the standout dishes are Steak tartar y Gilda San Sebastian that pairs Wagyu tenderloin tartare with brown and white ancho...

  If your gin memory is a harsh, piney shot from a student house party, you’ve been judging the whole category on its loudest member. This World Gin Day, here’s why the beer, wine and tequila crowd should give gin another shot, starting from what you already love to drink. Roku Gin, the Japanese premium craft gin from House of Suntory, is a different expression of the category altogether. Roku means “six” in Japanese, a nod to its six native Japanese botanicals: sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea and sansho pepper. Each is harvested at shun - the Japanese principle of peak seasonal harvest, when every botanical is at its most expressive, before being layered over eight traditional gin botanicals. The result is a gin shaped by seasonality and precision, where every layer is deliberately balanced rather than dominant. World Gin Day falls on Saturday 13 June, and the gin lovers don’t need convincing, they’ll be celebrating regardless. This one’s for everyon...

 The Hari Hong Kong will turn Father’s Day into a weekend feast on Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21, plating up remarkable brunches and set dinners at Lucciola and Zoku, alongside an elegant afternoon tea at The Lounge and The Terrace. Italian restaurant Lucciola’s Father’s Day Brunch kicks off with an authentic Italian selection from the bar table including homemade porchetta roast, followed by dishes such as classic braised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto and desserts from a trolley including the restaurant’s signature tiramisu. Lucciola’s Father’s Day set dinner is priced from HKD 568 per person with options such as USDA prime rib eye steak and roasted barramundi fillet, and desserts including Bonet with gianduja chocolate, amaretti, whipped cream and rum caramel bar. At Zoku, which specialises in contemporary Japanese cuisine, the Father’s Day Brunch includes a premium seasonal sashimi platter, assorted skewers and rolls, and mains such as Spanish mackerel with sake lees ...

 A new chef and specialist in Indian cuisine, Mr Chander Prakash, has joined the culinary team at Banyan Tree Krabi, and he fully intends to spice things up in the kitchen. Chef Chander’s appointment at the Two-Key MICHELIN-listed beachfront resort in Southern Thailand will add a new element of culinary expertise to the hotel’s dining outlet, The Naga Kitchen. “I have been working in top-class kitchens at hotels and restaurants across India and Thailand for more than 10 years, specialising in North Indian cuisine,” said Chef Chander. “For me, cooking is more than just preparing food — it is about creating memorable dining experiences. I always focus on fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and attention to detail in every dish. I am especially passionate about Indian curries, biryani, kebabs, tandoori specialties, and Arabic cuisine.” Chandler said that his culinary journey began with a passion for traditional spices and the art of tandoor cooking. He modestly claims that his specia...

 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been recognised with three honours in the prestigious Tatler Best of Vietnam 2026 awards, including Le Spa du Metropole being named Vietnam’s Best Hotel Spa. The Metropole was also named one of Vietnam’s Top 20 Hotels, while angelina, its bespoke cocktail bar, whisky lounge and restaurant, was recognised as one of the country’s Top 20 Bars. Tatler is one of the world’s leading fashion and luxury lifestyle publications, and its Vietnam edition is highly influential in the region. The accolade for Le Spa du Metropole comes as Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, the hotel has introduced Sensations Orientales, an exclusive 90-minute ritual inspired by ancestral Oriental rites and the hotel’s timeless elegance. This treatment blends acupressure and refined modelling movements drawn from Eastern and Western traditions, designed to promote deep relaxation and renewal within Le Spa’s tranquil ...