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In our 10 Minutes With series we talk to CEOs, founders, thought-leaders and movers and shakers across industries including luxury, fashion, watches and jewellery, travel, entertainment and more for an insight into their journeys, experiences and pearls of wisdom.
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‘Slow Horses’ actor Christopher Chung on avoiding Asian stereotypes, why Ke Huy Quan inspires him and hoping to act alongside Michelle Yeoh
Lifestyle
In our 10 Minutes With … series, the Australian Chinese actor shares how he went from almost quitting to landing a role in the popular show on Apple TV+
Victoria Tang-Owen and Saloni Lodha on how their collaboration celebrates cultures, friendship and the Year of the Dragon in style
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Victoria Tang-Owen and Saloni Lodha, the two long-time friends talk about Chinese New Year traditions and working together at last
GHD head honcho Jeroen Temmerman offers lessons on leadership—and how the hair-styling brand became stronger during Covid
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In our 10 Minutes With... Jeroen Temmerman, the CEO of Good Hair Day tells us about his journey from L’Oreal to GHD, and how to make sure a business strategy works
Diptyque’s Laurence Semichon on the best ways to wear a perfume and the brand’s enduring appeal
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In our 10 Minutes With … Laurence Semichon, the senior vice president of Diptyque’s fragrance and cosmetics department, reveals her personal favourite from the label’s repertoire of scents
Laurent Dordet of Hermès shares how the luxury brand known for its leather and silk items has found success in high-end watchmaking
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In Our 10 Minutes With … Laurent Dordet, Hermès Horloger’s CEO discusses how the prestigious French maison has emerged as a formidable player in the competitive world of watchmaking by blending French flair with Swiss technology
From doing Rihanna’s make-up to launching her own skincare products, veteran make-up artist Lisa Eldridge on the past, present and future of beauty
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In our 10 Minutes With... Lisa Eldridge, the beauty industry veteran tells us how to nail a summer make-up look and why good skincare is a must
From Pharrell’s personal suitcase to iconic collabs: Rimowa CEO on the brand’s history, innovation and 125th anniversary exhibition in Tokyo
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, the Rimowa CEO shares his thoughts on the future of travel and why a suitcase can be with you for a lifetime
Lovehoney Group’s Mabel Lau on sex toys, destigmatising sexual pleasure and how small homes are disrupting Hongkongers’ sex lives
Power & Purpose
In our 10 Minutes With ... Mabel Lau, Lovehoney Group’s territory manager shares what her parents think about her job and how sexual wellness gets mixed up with pornography
Formula One driver Alex Albon on designing and launching his footwear brand, how being mixed race sets him apart and his pursuit of perfection
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Alex Albon, the Williams Racing driver talks about launching Alex Albon Athletics during the Singapore Grand Prix—that got sold out almost immediately
Caudalie owner Mathilde Thomas on clean beauty, the Asian market and tapping into the skincare secrets of a 17th century queen
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In our 10 Minutes With … Mathilde Thomas, the co-founder of Caudalie shares her skincare tips that includes drinking wine—and how the brand grew out of a Bordeaux vineyard
Jeffrey Ngai, rising Hong Kong star, on shooting with Mirror’s Edan Lui, ‘Gossip Girl’ and his latest song
Lifestyle
In our 10 Minutes With … Jeffrey Ngai, the Canto-pop singer, actor and model weighs in on the inclusivity in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry and why he feels AI can’t easily replace him
How Hong Kong domestic workers’ mental health and silent struggles are systematically neglected—and how that impacts local families
Power & Purpose
In our 10 Minutes With … Manisha Wijesinghe, the executive director of Help for Domestic Workers shares with us why the well-being of domestic helpers benefits society at large
Brad Pitt’s God’s True Cashmere co-founder Sat Hari on how trying to find him the ‘perfect cashmere shirt’ led her and the ‘Babylon’ star to starting the brand
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In our 10 Minutes With … Sat Hari, the Los Angeles-based designer discusses the idea of cosy clothing, how she incorporated wellness into her brand and why it was time to launch in Hong Kong
Ani Hao of music collective Bad Times Disco on Hong Kong’s appetite for vinyl and the power of music in building communities
Lifestyle
In our 10 Minutes With … Ani Hao, we talk to the Hong Kong-based DJ about nurturing a mindful community through a shared interest in music and the joys of digging through records in a shop
From Men’s Fashion Week debut to starring in a Gareth T music video, Offgod’s Andrew Mok discusses finding success on Instagram and real life
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Andrew Mok, the rising artist shares how he’s taking things project by project—and how social media has helped him reach audiences beyond Hong Kong
Sheer founder Lisa Cheng on helping women in need, giving them back their dignity and her charity drive’s return after its hiatus during the pandemic
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Lisa Cheng, the Hong Kong-based lingerie store founder tells us about the Sheer Charity Bra Drive, which is set to return this month, and how your unused bras can uplift women in need
Murad founder and dermatologist Dr Howard Murad on skincare as healthcare, Asian skin concerns, and why his favourite product is yet to be invented
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Dr Howard Murad, the beauty industry veteran talks about healthy ageing, hydration and future trends
Dr Lisa Chan on how aesthetic medicine may evolve in 2024, and her hopes for more inclusive conversations about beauty
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Dr Lisa Chan, the general practitioner talks about compassion in aesthetic medicine and empowering people to embrace their unique values that are more than skin-deep
Tumi’s Adam Hershman on packing tips, Asian travellers’ sharp eye for trends and how luggage designs have evolved to meet demands
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In our 10 Minutes With ... Adam Hershman, Tumi’s vice president of APAC and Middle East shares how Asian travellers are faster at adopting trends and want luggage that others can recognise
Tata Harper’s global spa director on what our skin says about our health and wellbeing, the importance of balance and advice for women leaders
Lifestyle
In our 10 Minutes With ... Kai Laus, she talks to Tatler about her journey from aesthetician to master facialist and global spa director for Tata Harper Skincare, how she designs spa treatments around the world and more
Architecture and jewellery design collide in this Hong Kong jewellery brand that embraces attention to detail, love and versatility
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In our 10 Minutes With … Jacqueline Fung, the Hong Kong jewellery designer walks us through her debut collection, which is about love and is here to solve your accessories headaches
Luxury brand L:a Bruket’s founder on being inspired by Sweden’s spa culture, subscribing to ‘less is more’, and learning from Asian skincare
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In our 10 Minutes With... series, Mats Johansson, the co-founder of the Swedish brand, shares why he thinks ‘health is the route to beauty and self-love is the route to happiness’
