In this issue

On the cover is fashion entrepreneur Dee Poon, managing director of brands and distribution for the Esquel Group, who is now on a mission to promote environmentally sound practices at her company and beyond. Elsewhere, we meet the 11 founding members of EcoDrive and hear about their plans to clean up the city. We also talk to award-winning architect Kengo Kuma, Palestinian-born artist Mona Hatoum, Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan, and the king of cool, Lenny Kravitz.

Double Duty

He’s just launched the Hong Kong Philharmonic’s landmark 45th season and is now taking on the New York Phil for five years. Music director Jaap van Zweden talks to Cherry Lai about his exciting balancing act

3 mins

The Future is Female

The city’s first Women’s Festival offers a packed schedule of talks, wellness seminars and even a bondage workshop. Marianna Cerini talks to the women behind it

4 mins

Travels In Time

With its mix of familial and geopolitical upheaval, entrepreneurialism, determination and innovation, the story of H Moser & Cie is a rare delight, writes Christian Barker

4 mins

Fintech Frontier

With innovations such as blockchain creating an entirely new segment in the finance industry, Johnny Hon reveals how the Global Group is tapping into the new investment opportunities

3 mins

Natural Wonders

A stunning debut at Masterpiece London, on the back of lauded appearances at Haute Couture Week and the Antiques Biennale in Paris, has cemented Cindy Chao’s leap from Asian star to global player in the world of exquisite art jewellery. Melissa Twigg reports

3 mins

Tower Of Dreams

With its extraordinary architecture and top dining and retail options, the new Morpheus in Macau is redefining the luxury hotel experience

3 mins

Creating A Climate Of Change

After experiencing the alarming consequences of natural disasters, Dee Poon is on a mission to promote sustainability. She talks to Oliver Giles about the big environmental questions—and solutions—that occupy her mind

6 mins

When Lenny Met Dom

A collaboration between Dom Pérignon and Lenny Kravitz sets up the mother of all parties. Sean Fitzpatrick travels to France to talk to the legendary rock star, raise his vibrations and get the selfie to prove it

8 mins

Where It All Began

His Crazy Rich Asians trilogy took the world by storm and now it’s made the transition to the silver screen. Kevin Kwan tells MJ Jose about the childhood memories that inspired the characters and events in the popular books 

7 mins

Turning The Scales

Whether designing for a large project or small, architect Kengo Kuma focuses on the human scale. The Japanese maestro talks to Marianna Cerini about the tectonic shift he sees in the architecture of the future

4 mins

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