Throwback Thursday: Behind the scenes of a video shoot and interview

Always fun working with Jason. TBT to this interview/video shoot. We created our own background and set at the corner of the office. A tighter budget means, you get creative real fast to make it work. 

Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024: Robb Report Hong Kong's biggest event of the Year. So Far.

Three months (prep), three days (event) later, its a wrap. The Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024 was epic. Nothing quite like it in Hong Kong... well, until next year. 

Behind the Scenes: Video shoot of Lorenzo Antinori at the Best Bar in Asia: Bar Leone

Behind the Scenes: Video shoot of Lorenzo Antinori at the Best Bar in Asia: Bar Leone. 

 

Leaders of Luxury: Horacio Pagani, Founder of Pagani Automobili

For the latest edition of Leaders of Luxury, we engage in exclusive conversation with motoring royalty, a man who needs little introduction as his name is eponymous with the masterful hypercar he created: Horacio Pagani.

His legend was built on just three cars: the Zonda (the first car he produced in 1992), the Huayra, and Utopia. Each car has been listed among the best of the best in luxury automobiles, year after year, decade after decade.

In this business, there are no overnight successes. Pagani came from humble beginnings in Argentina, long before his stint at Renault and Lamborghini. He speaks at length about his company’s philosophy, his inspiration and, as always, what luxury means to him today.

Leaders of Luxury with Robb Report Hong Kong: Horacio Pagani

 

For the latest edition of Leaders of Luxury, I had the opportunity to sit with motoring royalty, a man who needs little introduction as his name is eponymous with the masterful hypercar he created: Horacio Pagani.

His legend was built on just three cars: the Zonda (the first car he produced in 1992), the Huayra, and Utopia. Each car has been listed among the best of the best in luxury automobiles, year after year, decade after decade.

See the entire clip here at Robb Report Hong Kong. 

Interview with Chopard's Caroline Scheufele. On video

 

In the latest edition of Leaders of Luxury, I had the rare opportunity to speak with Caroline Scheufele, who needs little introduction among the glitterati. As the artistic director and co-president of Chopard, Scheufele juggles her double role with elegant ease, creating some of the most beautiful jewellery in the world and heading a global business empire with her family. During her visit to Hong Kong to unveil the newest Chopard store with some of Asia’s brightest stars, Scheufele reveals what luxury means to her, how she got the elusive Julia Roberts to star in a campaign, and which jewellery pieces she never, ever takes off. 

A Robb Report Hong Kong exclusive - here. 

Leaders in Luxury by Robb Report Hong Kong: The Online Exclusive Video Series

 

Coming out of left field, one of the most successful and well-liked sections of Robb Report Hong Kong, the video series Leaders in Luxury. 

From Cartier to Sotheby's, Richemont to Bang & Olufsen, we've sat down for a chat with these incredible captains of industry for a free verse conversation.  So beautifully shot and edited by Chris Yau. 

Only at RobbReport.hk 

-- P.Ramakrishnan
Senior Editor

 

TBT: This shoot with Edwing Chuang and Olivier Yoan

Working with Edwin is always fun. Fantastic young man, good soundbites, great pics.

 

Prestige Hong Kong's 40 under 40, 2021 edition

 Prestige Hong Kong's 40 under 40, 2021 edition

Portrait of a model in repose. And diamonds.

TBT to this shot of Lenka Korbova (now Lenka Oshry) for a jewellery/accessories shoot. 

The Slovakian model now does videos and has her own YouTube channel. Check it out here. 

Shot at The Hive with Megumi on hair and makeup. 

Feiping Chang on set: BTS of a shoot and video

 

A chat and shoot with Feiping Chang. Behind the scenes of a video, a photo essay by Olivier Yoan in print. 

With over 80,000 followers, the newly-pregnant Fei (known as  xoxofei on her wildly popular social media account, and I will be working on a feature/shoot.... soon! It's in the works! Pre-wedding, pre-baby, working with her is always fun! 

No muss, no fuss unlike... um.. No comment! ;0)

x

 

 

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I'm posting this for YOUR health! Cat video clip: Billyjean wants more munchies.

 

According to Bored Panda, "Research shows that viewing online Cat media (i.e. pictures and videos) is related to positive emotions. It may even work as a form of digital therapy or stress relief for some users. Some feelings of guilt from postponing tasks can also be reduced by viewing Cat content.

Well, in that case, this post is for YOUR health benefit! Not mine! ;0)

My girl Billyjean requesting a second bowl - immediately after the first. 

And when I got up and served her highness... she didn't want it and went to sleep.

 

Why? 

Cause....

Cat.

Hong Kong swimmer and star Alex Fong with his brother William Fong: Behind the scenes of a beach shoot: Wardobe by Michael Kors

The Wong bros! Hong Kong swimmer and star Alex Fong with his brother William Fong

The brothers were so brilliant - while one was being photographed, I interviewed the other. The bond, the humour, the sense of duty and filial responsibility was touching. 

Read the entire feature at PrestigeOnline. 

Video interview: Chat with Lifestyle Cafe owner Joanna Lui

 Video interview: Chat with Lifestyle Cafe owner Joanna Lui 

Michael Kors in Hong Kong: Mark and Jade Lui: Behind the scenes: Fashion shoot

 

 

Michael Kors in Hong Kong: Mark and Jade Lui: Behind the scenes: Fashion shoot

Dior Homme x Edwin Chuang x Unicef

Have interviewed and art directed a few shoots with Edwin Chuang. A true gent in Hong Kong. 

He did this wonderful charity run and raised some serious cash for a worthy cause. He's also rescued and housed many dogs and saved many animals - just one of the kindest men. Ever.

Video fashion shoot and interview with Orlando Ho: Stanley Ho's son: Scion of the Ho dynasty

Typo in video clip title - but I didn't post it!

I've interviewed Orlando Ho - one of the sons of casino tycoon Stanley Ho - twice and he's a super chill young fella. 

Our first chat was for the column First Person: Orlando Ho. 

Second interview and shoot below, featuring the latest collection of Hugo Boss menswear. 
 

 

Video interview with Olivia Dawn

 Interview with the gifted Olivia Dawn. 

Prestige Hong Kong x Apinara in Pacific Place

Having had many a meal at Apinara, the finest Thai restaurant under the aegis of Pacific Place, and having fallen in love with the owner, Pearl Shek, as anticipated by Stephnie Shek (her cousin, who introduced us), we wanted to do an event at the restaurant, while honouring the fabulous gals who work within the fashion, lifestyle and luxury industry. So we made some calls and partnered with the venue on what went on to be the busiest night of the week.

Not only did the ladies arrive in style and stilettos, they delayed their later designer-event appointments for Apinara mixing and mingling and signature-drink sipping.

Designers Susanna Soo and Priscilla I’Anson talked shop, Rue Madame’s Ariane Zagury came straight from the airport, accessories designer Kashish Hemnani arrived with bestie Janine Jeejeebhoy, Helen Ma looked so chic in her latest coif, while Josephine Chiu looked trim with her new gym-fit bod. The Shek sisters and cousins – Pearl, Jade, Stephnie, Emerald, Tiffany and Victoria – came out in full force and the merry gaggle took up residence in a corner while chatting with DJ and violinist Olivia Dawn – who met London DJ Laura Ambrose and conversed on all things musical.

While some came casual after work, others were dressed to the hilt as they were en route to other designer events that were occurring simultaneously.

We’re at a loss as to who was best dressed that night; a toss between stylish stylist Lucia Tait Tolani or make-up artist Alexa See, who wore her fashion-designer sister Melissa Bui’s ensemble and werked it.

Video Interview: Ruth Chao

An eternal fav: Ruth Chao.

A video interview with Hong Kong graphic artist, designer and creative director Ruth Chao.