Paris, Jun 2018 – Fondation Louis Vuitton has been on my bucket list of places to visit since its opening in 2014. Mr. King and I were blown away by the extraordinary architecture, impressive exhibitions and scenic gardens. “From an initial sketch drawn on a blank page in a notebook to the transparent cloud sitting…
Category: Art
Hermès Through The Walls
Singapore, October 2017 – When most people in Singapore hear of Hermès, they think about scraves and leather goods. However, the maison’s recent exhibition (Oct 7-29,2017) “Through The Walls” will surely change that impression. This exhibition was unique as it was the first show of its kind for Hermès. The top floors of Hermès Liat…
Yayoi Kusama: Life is at the Heart of a Rainbow
Singapore, August 2017 – Discover 70 years of artistic obsession at National Gallery Singapore. Yayoi Kusama’s Life is at the Heart of a Rainbow exhibition was as fun for my 5-year old son as it was for me. The museum even created a menu with a Yayoi Kusama theme…here is the dessert (Coconut mousse, mango…
COBO HOUSE
Hong Kong, June 2017 – COBO HOUSE is the Hong Kong restaurant of Award winning Pastry Chef Janice Wong. Having been named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef by the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for two consecutive years, is no small feat. It brought the world’s attention to the petit and very young Chef Janice…
Afternoon Tea at Janice Wong
Singapore, August 2017 – Dining at the museum has never been more interesting. I was excited to try the afternoon tea set at the restaurant of world-famous , home-grown Singaporean Pastry Chef Janice Wong. Located inside the National Museum of Singapore which showcases the city state’s history, JANICE WONG is a fitting compliment to the…
SKETCH
London, November 2016 – SKETCH is a “destination place, for food, art and music” and conceived by French celebrity chef, Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur, Mourad Mazouz. It is one of the most fun dining scenes in London. Upon entering the 18th Century building on Conduit Street, one sees a hop-scotch on the floor. Cute idea!…
Hermès Kellydoscope
Singapore, October 2016 – The invitation from Hermès read, “Discover the secrets of the interactive ‘Kellydoscope’ a super-sized fantasy Kelly.” There is always a certain sense of mystery to the maison’s exhibitions and even their invitations that makes one very curious. Upon arrival at the Ngee Ann City Atrium (Takashimaya), I came face to face…
CHANEL Little Black Jacket – Reinterpreted
Singapore, November 2013 – Having missed THE LITTLE BLACK JACKET’s debut in Hong Kong last year, I was excited when the exhibition arrived in Singapore. How many ways can you imagine wearing Chanel’s iconic Little Black Jacket? Well, Carine Roitfeld (former Editor-in-Chief of VOGUE Paris and current Global Fashion Director of Harper’s BAZAAR) styled over…
Legendary Photographer – Bill Cunningham
I am referring to Bill Cunningham, the American Photographer at The New York Times. After watching the documentary Bill Cunningham New York, I was impressed by his vibrant and fulfilling life, which was driven by his passion for fashion (and not by fame or money). Who is Bill? Bill Cunningham was the Fashion Photographer for…
Mrs. King Dreams of Jiro Sushi
Tokyo, June 2016 – I finally made it to the most famous sushi restaurant in the world – Sukiyabashi Jiro in Ginza. It was an experience of a lifetime: 1) Jiro’s omakase was exquisite, 2) Watching the masterful Chef Jiro Ono craft each sushi was a graceful performance in itself, 3) A privilege to eat sushi…
Belmond La Residencia
Mallorca – After driving on winding roads through villages lined with ochre-color houses and Serra de Tramuntana mountains towering above, our car turned into a driveway lined with olive trees and red geranium flowers. Reaching the top of the hill, Mr. King & I were greeted by a majestic stone-mansion- La Residencia. Nestled in the small…
Dawn Ng at Hermès
Singapore, May 2016 – Dawn Ng’s installation, How to Disappear into a Rainbow is the inaugural exhibition sponsored by Fondation d’entreprise Hermès at the recently renovated Hermès flagship at Liat Towers. I was smitten by the artwork – a sea of soothing pastel blue, pink and beige blocks. Immediately, I found myself in an internal…
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