THE GATES OF the dynastic Harilela mansion in Kowloon Tong swung open for the clan's annual by-invitation-only pre-Christmas bash. About 200 guests mingled in the Mughul room, function room and Japanese garden while indulging in a feast prepared by chefs from Gaylord and Loong Yuen restaurants - co-owned by the Harilela group - the family's huge in-house kitchens.
Prominent faces among the well-heeled revelers were Kim Robinson - lord of folly an follicles - who was seen canoodling with Chanel's Mabel Au-Yeung. Cable TV's Sharon Cheung, one of Hong Kong's most recognisable and glamorous reporters, challenged the imperial decree of the colour-themed invitation (men in black, women in red) by stepping out in a black evening dress festooned with pink flora.
Another non-conforming invitee was Kam Kwok-leung,who appeared in a metallic, cleavage-baring, lace-brocaded navy blue creation - desperately trying to preserve his Best Dressed Hong Kong Personality 2002 reputation.
Perveen Crawford detached herself from sister Nasreen Ting long enough to pose with David Harilela (who did a funky jig on the dance floor later) and Bobby Oberio. Harry Hiranand enjoyed being sandwiched by the ladies in red - even if it was just for a picture.
My first ever column and blurb, back in the day at SCMP.
Monday January 13, 2003
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