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The 75th Cannes Film Festival is that rare red-carpet event where stars of all stripes from around the globe razzle and dazzle in designer ensembles. An event celebrating world cinema, it’s the antics on the red carpet that grab eyeballs, making headlines for media outlets everywhere.
A 11-day gala event with innumerable international actors and the film fraternity attending en masse, Cannes has been a staple in the social calendar for socialites, celebrity and superstars of screen and stage for decades – only growing in stature, grandeur and… well, theatrics.
The otherwise unwearable ensembles and couture seen only on the catwalk on lithesome models, were on full flamboyant display, gowns opening and ripening in front of thousands of flashes. Some stars had to trade in their chauffeured limousines to rent a minibus to fit their voluminous gowns. Post photocall, several changed clothes between red carpet and film screening, to sit comfortably in their seats. The price of fame and beauty.
All the creatives come out high octane for a showing, their mastery and extravagant proclivity on full display as actresses of repute, models of global fame swanned across the red carpet facing nearly 1,200 photographers.
This year, a glittering presence of several Asian superstars stunned fashion purveyors. Some outfits were made especially for the event, some dug out vintage looks from the annals of designer archives and others went gung-ho with showcasing Asian talent that have yet to achieve insta’ fame.
Here’s a quick carousel of images of couture, creativity, designer dresses and… well, a few designer duds. In alphabetical order;
Photo: @gucci (via Instagram)
South Korean star IU, the Global Brand Ambassador for Gucci, looked stunning in the brand’s signature gown with lace rebrodé petal details on the cuffs, a flourish of sequined flowers and crystal embellishments on the skirt.
Photo: @gemmachan (via Instagram)
Exquisite Gemma Chan wore Louis Vuitton to the Cannes 2022 Film Festival Closing Ceremony. The actress is all set to appear front and centre, as the lead of the highly, highly anticipated sequel to Crazy Rich Asians.
Photo: @falachenfala (via Instagram)
Fala Chen was aglow in an Armani Privé Spring 2011 strapless gown. She (or her able stylist!) dug deep into the archives to pull out this glittering ensemble, that showcases the timeless signature of Giorgio Armani.
Photo: @eileen_gu_ (via Instagram)
Making her Cannes debut with Louis Vuitton, Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gukept it simple, kept it stunning in a pleated fuchsia dress, flowing and floating in layers and layer of gossamer fabric. Olympian and fashion icon, Gu has been maintaining a fine balance between being a sports and fashion icon simultaneously.
Video: @deepikapadukone (via Instagram)
Bollywood’s bona fide supernova Deepika Padukone was a hit from the get-go; from wearing a modern take on a traditional Indian sari (By Bengali couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee) to cherry-picking multiple looks from Louis Vuitton (no surprise, she’s the first Indian star to be the brand’s global ambassador), the former-model turned screen queen stunned daily at the festival as a jury member no less.
Tang Wei @ the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Tang Wei wore Fendi to the Decision To Leave film photo call. After making a huge splash in 2008 when she won an award at Cannes, it was a welcome return for the Chinese actress who has wowed critics and masses alike for the past two decades.
Until next year…
With a diverse NFT portfolio featuring over 200 artists, the curated creations are worth over HK$646 million (US$82 million).
The good people at Brooks Brothers came through for the cover shoot.
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In 1994, when David “Mr Golf” Chu turned a patch of industrial wasteland in Shenzhen into the world’s largest golf course, it was seen as complete madness by many, including the provincial mayor. Golf was a nonentity in the country, frowned upon by the Communist Party ever since Mao Zedong declared the sport “too bourgeois”.
But David Chu’s vision paid off. Today, the Mission Hills Group dominates the golf industry in China, with huge multi-course resorts in Shenzhen, Dongguan and Hainan as well as hotels, leisure resorts, sports academies, schools, artist villages, malls and even a movie-themed theme park in Haikou called Movie Town.
Carmen Chu, Tenniel’s glamorous wife, is an arts enthusiast who balances being the mother of two children with her ongoing art history studies at the University of Hong Kong. She admits candidly that she decided to go back to university in order to understand more about the art world and also as a way of grounding herself against the seemingly endless series of parties and galas that come as a consequence of her husband’s jet-setting job.
We sat down with the dynamic couple in their well-appointed home to find out more. Read the full feature here at PrestigeOnline.
Photography / Olivier Yoan
Styling / Florent Thiébaut
Styling assistant / Marco Chan
hair & Make-up / Reve Ryu
Outfits / Brooks Brothers
This was the Lifestyle 2017 cover story.
Outtakes from a shoot we did in the streets of Hong Kong. Most of these looks are from Calvin Klein.
Working with Mike Tao, David Oshry (from MI) and Bethany T (from Genesis I believe...).
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| Rama. Pic by Dino Busch |
P. Ramakrishnan’s feature on rising actor Bipin Karma is one of the nominees for excellence in feature writing for its compelling storytelling, cultural relevance, and journalistic excellence. By spotlighting Bipin Karma’s rise as a Nepali actor in Hong Kong cinema, the piece not only celebrates an individual’s achievements but also advocates for greater inclusion in an industry often lacking diversity. Its vivid prose, thematic depth, and ability to connect personal and societal narratives make it a standout feature that informs, inspires, and challenges readers to rethink representation in media. Topped with excellent photography, layout and graphics to enhance the narrative, Ramakrishnan’s work is a testament to the power of journalism to amplify marginalized voices and drive cultural change, making it a worthy candidate for recognition.
