Undici Magazine Launches in Hong Kong with 2026 World Cup Special

Thursday, 18 June 2026, HONG KONG – Last night, Club Carlyle at the Rosewood Hong Kong hosted a glittering launch event as Most Media Group unveiled Undici, its first English-language edition, marking the company’s official debut in Asia.

Undici, the Italian word for “eleven”, is a deliberate and elegant reference to the eleven players on a football team. The name perfectly captures the magazine’s deep connection to the beautiful game while evoking a sense of refined Italian style and excellence.

The evening celebrated the release of a landmark special issue dedicated to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Published in English for the first time, this premiere edition immerses readers in the world’s biggest sporting event with an impressive lineup: an exclusive interview with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a global journey exploring how football is lived across cultures, a behind-the-scenes visit to the factory crafting the iconic trophy, insights from legendary referee Pierluigi Collina, and reflections from former World Cup champions.

Beyond the stellar content, the issue introduces a complete visual refresh - new graphics, refined typography, and premium paper - signaling Undici’s bold evolution into a sophisticated sports-lifestyle luxury title. The publication masterfully blends sharp football analysis with fashion, in-depth interviews, profiles, and high-end insights, filling a notable gap in the market for discerning readers.

Key members of the media house attended the event, including CEO Alessandro de Felice, who personally introduced the team and the publication to friends, partners, the city’s glitterati, and an audience keenly observing the new glossy’s premiere edition.

Most Media’s move into Hong Kong represents its first footprint in Asia, strategically timed to tap into the city’s highly media-literate audience and substantial Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individual (UHNWI) community. The launch has been warmly received as a welcome addition to Hong Kong’s media landscape, offering a fresh, elevated voice that marries sporting passion with luxury living.

Attendees described the night as both elegant and electric, perfectly mirroring the magazine’s ambitions. As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup intensifies, Undici positions itself as the essential companion for those seeking more than just match scores - delivering context, culture, and class.

With this strong debut, Most Media has signaled serious intent in Asia, setting the stage for what could become a significant new player in regional premium publishing.

Words and image: P.Ramakrishnan

The Art of Wellness magazine launches in Hong Kong: Today! + Top Ten Health and Wellness Publications in Asia

On May 28, 2026, The Art of Wellness makes its debut in Hong Kong with cover star Siwon Choi and a compelling cover story, "From Stage Lights to Serenity," signaling a fresh addition to Asia’s wellness media landscape. 

This new magazine has set out to blend science, mindfulness, travel, beauty, and longevity into an accessible, holistic narrative. Early articles like "Longevity Decoded," "The Search for Sleep," "Where Science Meets Sanctuary," "Calm by Design," and "Conscious Beauty Starts With Energy," all highlight its focus on evidence-based insights fused with mindful living. Categories span Body + Mind, Food + Travel, Beauty, Heart + Soul, and Conversations, positioning it as a thoughtful guide for modern well-being. 

The Art of Wellness enters a competitive yet evolving space and is not alone in the market or newsstands. Liv Magazine stands as the city’s longstanding wellness pioneer and trusted print/digital voice, known for healthy dining, fitness, eco-friendly living, and its popular Wellness & Lifestyle Awards. 

Other players include WELL, Magazine Asia (a digital impact-lifestyle portal emphasizing people, planet, and purpose), Forest Magazine HK, and broader lifestyle sites like Lifestyle Asia or Timeout Hong Kong’s wellness guides. 

Asia Spa, once a dominant regional title focused on luxury spas and travel, appears less active in its original form today, with the market shifting toward broader digital and hybrid content. Competitors like Compare Retreats and Destination Deluxe (both Hong Kong-based) lean heavily into luxury retreats and travel. 

Top 10 Wellness Magazines/Platforms in Asia 

(approximate, based on prominence):

1. AsiaSpa (regional luxury/spa focus) * 
2. Liv Magazine (HK’s wellness staple)
3. Destination Deluxe (Hong Kong, luxury retreats)
4. Compare Retreats (Hong Kong, expert wellness travel)
5. WELL, Magazine Asia (HK digital impact)
6. SpaChina or regional editions
7. Organic Spa Magazine (international with Asia reach)
8. GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific
9. LuxuryWellness (India-focused but regional)
10. Jetsetter or similar luxury travel-wellness hybrids * 

Even in the above list, half the titles are either on hiatus, closed shop or no longer carry the weight they once purported to. 

The Art of Wellness differentiates itself through its balanced integration of science-backed longevity and daily practices (e.g., breathing techniques, strength training, singing for health) with cultural and travel-inspired serenity. 

While Liv excels in local awards and community, and AsiaSpa targeted high-end spas, this newcomer feels more contemporary—artful, reflective, and data-informed—appealing to busy professionals seeking depth beyond luxury or quick tips. Its launch timing aligns perfectly with growing interest in proactive, holistic health across Asia. Backed with the team that once launched Prestige magazine and then went on to create the juggernaut that is #Legend, there's genuine interest in the market for a new title hitting an otherwise oversaturated market of competing (for attention, ad space, influence!) fashion and society glossies. 

With strong digital potential and thematic richness, The Art of Wellness could carve a unique niche, inspiring readers to move from performance to presence in one of the world’s most dynamic wellness markets. 

The Hermès page in My Place magazine

 

Photography: Dino Busch

Stylist: Bhisan Rai

Makeup: Natasha Moor

Models: Ana and Linda 

FULL LOOK: Hermès 

The Magazine Wall: Week Before Print Deadline.

 

The tyranny of the blank spots; shoots, features and ads that haven't come in! I still have cold-sweat nightmares about this in the lead up to print deadlines. 

No surprises or reveals above - this is the magazine plan of an issue already published long ago.... 

Throwback: Shooting Eurasian model Ana R: outtakes

Some of the outtakes from this photoshoot in Macau, with Hong Kong model, one of my favourite people (I meet most amazing people through work - one of the very few perks esp these days!), gorgeous agency owner Ana R. 

We usually meet at events, show face - and then go to our dive to chill with friends without the paparazzi. 

TBT: Outtakes from a shoot: Jewellery designer Payal Shah from the brand L' Dezen

 Outtakes from a shoot: Jewellery designer Payal Shah from the brand L' Dezen 

 From a feature shoot for a jewellery magazine. 

Pop Bytes: Armani in 2021 is as gorgeous as ever: 40 years of Giorgio Armani

Lifting the veil of doom and gloom that has altered the way Giorgio Armani has presented his collection since 1981, the 40th anniversary of Emporio Armani wasn’t filled with movie stars (usually a staple on the front row of his shows), political heavyweights, jet setting socialites and supermodels but a socially distant affair with a level of studied, honed perfection that only he can provide.  

Locked down at his palatial home on Via Borgonuovo in Milan, Armani digitally presented the Emporio Armani collection to a global audience – streaming it online for audiences in New Delhi to New York, Tokyo to Paris. The entire world of fashion purveyors watched simultaneously the mix of the 1980s disco era and the modern that strutted down the catwalk. A patina of technicolour dreams, as well as his signature navy and all-black ensembles. Flashes and pops of colour with contemporary cuts, exquisite silhouettes, patterns and monochrome.  

Filmed against a backdrop of the brand’s name writ in neon, the collection had all the signature pieces one expects from the legend; luxurious fabrications, glitter, leather, whimsical cuts and classic silhouettes, the pride, the peplum, the pinstripe, he showed it all. Models wearing knits with sequin borders, jacquard, suitings for women and loungewear tailoring for men.

For long loving, enduring fans of the brand, there were new graphic shapes, amplified colours, as well as reassuring crystals and glittering gowns – those most often seen on the red carpet of every award show. Pieces you’ll see again on  Armani’s muses like Cate Blanchette, Julia Roberts and that A-list ilk; there’s a reason why he’s held the crown of “the king of the Hollywood red carpet” (Vanity Fair) since 1978, when he  first dressed Diane Keaton. Movie stars and Armani go hand in velvet-gloved hand so when you see a black and white gown with glittering embellishments, you know Kidman will swan down the stage like he made it just for her.    

No other designer of his vintage – Giorgio Armani turned 87 this past July – stands this tall, relevant and a force to be reckoned with. Trends come and go, tides rise and fall. Style is eternal and Armani is forever. 

P.Ramakrishnan

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Art Agenda: August 2021, Prestige magazine feature

Tragically, the layout had already gone to print as the crackdown on travel, the rules and restrictions changed so for readers of the magazine in Hong Kong, - so all the galleries around the world where we ask our readers to visit were... well.. 

On the plus side, you can check out the galleries and exhibitions virtually. Not quite the same I know... 

The Wedding Shoot: Outtakes from a location shoot in Macau with Arthur Bray

Wedding shoots are... mostly dull. But we had a fun team - the long day was not so long with loads of laughter and music. 

Magazine life. 

A Certain Age - at Prestige.

Madhuri Dixit performs at IIFA 2013

The power of Bollywood (and the wide Indian diaspora being what it is - especially online!), thrilled to bits that one of the most read/clicked on feature at Prestige.com is my littl' chat with la Dixit.

Check it out here --> A Certain Age
http://prestigehongkong.com/2013/09/certain-age

The Random View: Menswear shoot for fantastics magazine: NY

Photography and Art Direction: Laurent S
Model: Jonny Rees 

Produced by P.Ramakrishnan aka Rama













Wardrobe credits:


Pic 1
T-shirt by Lane Crawford

Pic 2
Fabric from Shanghai Tang, Boxer-briefs by Calvin Klein

Pic 3
Black and white striped Shirt by Lane Crawford, swimsuit by Dior Homme, socks by Moschino.


Pic 4
Swimsuit by Dior Homme, socks by Moschino.

Pic 5
Jeans by Calvin klein

See earlier post: The making of...

Update: Blogspot changed layout HTML and the pics are all over the place and I can't seem to fix layout... Ughhh..   But it looked great in fantastics mag when originally published!