Christmas Special 2024: Embark on a Journey of Tradition in the Peninsula Style

An annual celebration by one of the finest hotels Hong Kong has to offer, The Peninsula Hong Kong has gone all out this season of giving with a magical train voyage.

We at Robb Report Hong Kong have made no secret about what “the Grande Dame of Hong Kong” means to us; The Peninsula Hong Kong is as iconic as it can be. Since its opening in 1928, the hotel has epitomised luxury and elegance, continuously enchanting guests with its rich heritage, impeccable service, refined experience, and unparalleled hospitality that set such a high benchmark from the onset, all others are measured from its lofty ideal.

As the festive season approaches, the hotel invites guests and visitors to experience the holiday season that highlights the hotel’s commitment to creating unforgettable memories, blending time-honoured traditions with contemporary festivities.

The Peninsula Hong Kong commenced the festive season with “The Peninsula Express—Festive Extravaganza” on 21 November 2024, featuring a musical journey, a feast, and a tree-lighting ceremony. During this period, the first floor of the hotel is transformed into the Grand Salisbury Station, featuring a custom-built Peninsula Express train carriage. With its signature Peninsula Green exterior and richly appointed interior, this dining experience is designed to take guests on a journey through iconic Chinese destinations, inspired by The Peninsula hotels in Shanghai and Beijing. Reservations for this unique gastronomic experience can be made on a per-table basis, accommodating up to four guests. 

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong

This Landmark Restaurant Ushered In a Culinary Transformation of Luxury, Modern Chinese Dining, and It’s Celebrating a Decade of Innovation

On the eve of Mott 32’s decade, we dive into the restaurant’s faultless culinary expansion from Hong Kong to the world.

In the heart of Hong Kong, where tradition and modernity coalesce in harmony, Mott 32 stands as a beacon of elevated Chinese cuisine that’s homed in the basement of an iconic building—everything that was here was not supposed to work, a cavernous basement location with no street visibility and difficult access—and yet it did, and it’s become part of the DNA of our city. It’s a destination-dining must that’s wowed guests and critics alike for the past decade. Indeed, since its inception in 2014, this establishment has captivated guests, gourmands, and editors alike, earning accolades for its innovative approach to Chinese culinary traditions and exquisite interior design. Mott 32 is not merely a restaurant; it is an experience that redefines the boundaries of Chinese cuisine with novel takes, an elevation of traditional recipes with a global perspective and modernisation that’s second to none.

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong

Editor's note: I genuinely love taking friends to or recommending international friends to pop by Mott 32 (and/or China Club but its a hassle to get a table there as I'm not a member!). When my gorgeous friend Fabrizia Caracciolo was briefly in town, she asked for recommendation for a final dinner somewhere before she jetted off. Part of Cabana magazine, I knew she'd enjoy the interiors of Mott 32 - just the visual, photogenic, Instagram-friendly space takes your breath away at first look. And she did. It's also where we take parents of friends when they come to Hong Kong, and its always fair game for celebrity sighting and voyeur vision on the who's who of society. Then there's the food. More on that at - well, my feature. So check it out! ;0)

Stefano Ricci’s New Campaign Is a Striking Visual Feast of Fashion, Landscape, and Wanderlust

The hills are alive—and this latest campaign scales breathtaking Peru in style.

Stefano Ricci presented its latest autumn-winter 2025–2026 collection with a stunning campaign that’s scaling new heights. Known for its effortless elegance and debonair flair, the menswear from the Italian maison has consistently peaked the Best of Style column almost annually with our critics as the Florentine fashion house has been on par with the finest threads since the 1970s. Its latest campaign, gloriously distracting, has once again stopped us in our tracks.

The “Mission Peru” theme, part of the brand’s latest expedition, is a grand extension of its consistent ideology of global exploration, a hallmark of the Ricci ethos of taking the road less travelled. And the visuals are breathtaking—we are absolutely besotted by the inspiration the team has found in the verdant landscapes of Peru. The mountainous terrain, the colour and attire of the indigenous people, and the striking contrast of monochrome full looks with the land’s natural hues are shot in panoramic glory in one of the wonders of the world. 

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When Versace reposted our shoot!

 

TBT: We did a cover shoot for Runway magazine, with my favourite team led by Dino Busch (photographer), Bhisan (stylist) and Yana (super duper model). There were two amazing shots that Dino took with a full Versace look that went viral online - before the term was popularised in the vernacular. 

Oct 2018

9 Best Jewellery Pieces, From Cartier and De Beers to Van Cleef & Arpels

Chopard

Is price no object? Put your shades on for this one—the razzle-dazzle is blinding.

For whom the (jingle) bells toll and money no object be, we at Robb Report Hong Kong have several dazzling accessories wrapped in a box… for thee. 

Forgive us—‘tis the season for waxing poetic as designer houses have been sending us a glimmer of what to expect this season all week: a wild array of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and gemstones of note. It came as a trickle and trinket, then a flash flood of candy-coloured stones as all the maisons and went all out for the end-of-year celebrations. A phalanx of rubies and emeralds was almost a predictable colour scheme, and a flush of white diamonds, and a heady mix of the classic and the novel are up for view as well. We parsed through the trough and found these glistening among them. 

Our holiday picks include the usual suspects: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, of course, but our Robb Report counterparts stateside also encouraged us to look into Hemmerle and other jewellers who are paving the way with pavé diamonds. 

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Devialet’s Elegant New Astra Amplifier Is an Audiophile’s Dream

We tested a classic Simon & Garfunkle album on the new Devialet amplifier. 

In a world where audio excellence is often an elusive pursuit, there are a handful of brands that are ever reliable (and often listed in our Best in Gear annual compendium). Devialet has consistently emerged as a beacon of innovation and luxury; every new drop is a highly anticipated event among technophiles and audiophiles. Now, the French acoustic engineering company has unveiled its latest masterpiece—the Devialet Astra, a high-end amplifier that promises to redefine the auditory experience for discerning listeners.

Launched in Hong Kong this past November, Robb Report Hong Kong went in for a spin (so to speak) as the hype and hoopla dusted down to spend some time with this avant-garde device that seamlessly harmonises cutting-edge technology with minimalist aesthetics, appealing to both audiophiles and design aficionados alike. Unfamiliar with new-age music, we requested a 1960s throwback album, and the Sound of Silence was palpably felt. 

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Weekend Read: The New Yorker: E.B.White Quote

 

The orange cometh... yikes.