CEO of La Montre Hermès, Laurent Dordet, Talks New Hermès Horloger Watches & Moving With Time

Direct from the new Watches & Wonders digital exhibition in April (2020) are Hermès Horloger’s latest novelties linking the past to the present, as introduced by the manufacturer’s Chief Executive Officer, Laurent Dordet. In response to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) cancelled their much-anticipated Watches & Wonders Geneva exhibition – formerly known as the Salon International … Continue reading CEO of La Montre Hermès, Laurent Dordet, Talks New Hermès Horloger Watches & Moving With Time

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Piaget’s first female CEO reveals her vision for the brand’s future

Energetic and passionate are just a few adjectives that come to mind when describing Chabi Nouri CEO of Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller, Piaget. Dressed in a fuchsia ensemble and adorned with multiple watches — a Limelight Gala on her wrist and a malachite sautoir around her neck — Chabi not only cuts a formidable figure but also oozes vivacity, much like the brand she represents. … Continue reading Piaget’s first female CEO reveals her vision for the brand’s future

Chef Exclusive: Dallas Cuddy

Australian super chef serves up modern Australian cuisine at Freebird – Published in Bangkok101 Magazine, October 7, 2016 At night there’s not much on quiet Sukhumvit Soi 47 to indicate life at the tail end of this underlit street. That is, until you find yourself standing in front of Freebird. Even before you’ve fully taken in your surroundings—the herb garden, the open kitchen, and adjacent … Continue reading Chef Exclusive: Dallas Cuddy

Pagoda Chinese Restaurant

Traditional Cantonese cuisine served in a contemporary setting – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on July 3, 2017 The Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel’s upscale Chinese restaurant Pagoda is one of the newest additions to the city’s dining scene. The restaurant, still in its soft-opening, serves traditional Cantonese cuisine in a contemporary setting. The spacious eatery is spread across a main dining room, with seven adjoining private rooms … Continue reading Pagoda Chinese Restaurant

W Does Brunch

Spectacular Sunday spread at The Kitchen Table – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on July 31, 2017 I have to admit, I am extremely weary of brunches at hotels. Not only are most of them generic in their offerings, but often the mood is stiff and the general ambience deprives us of the joy that brunching should bring. But a Saturday afternoon at the W Bangkok hotel … Continue reading W Does Brunch

Fancy Facials

[For original pdf, click here Fancy Facial] Feeling puffy after the party? From gold to caviar to the much-needed oxygen, these deep cleansing facials will help you recover. By Reena Karim Apex Profound Beauty’s Nano Gold Mask Facts: Who doesn’t love a bit of gold, especially when it doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket? A cleansing facial massage is followed by a mask made with 24K gold properties. This … Continue reading Fancy Facials

Wellness Inside Out

Beauty and lifestyle……………………….. (Featured in Masala Lite Magazine in September 2012, Thailand) [For original click on the link below] Wellness Inside Out Are the hour-long massages at your fabulous resorts just not enough? Why not book a trip dedicated solely to rejuvenation and good health? REENA KARIM rounds up yoga retreats, wellness spas, and Eastern and Western healing centre around the region. THAILAND KOH SAMUI: … Continue reading Wellness Inside Out

Diwali goes old-school

Home and Living……………………….. Diwali Goes Old-school (featured in Masala Lite in November 2012, Thailand) [For original click on the link below] Diwali Goes Old School Five ways to bring back that childhood magic. By Reena Karim Let’s be honest here: Diwali isn’t what it used to be. Chances are if you ever did the whole cards parties, dinners, gifts, aarti, pooja, firecrackers package, you don’t anymore. … Continue reading Diwali goes old-school