| ISSUE: May 2012 |  |
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| | International Antiques Fair 2013 : Featuring 60 Hong Kong, Mainland Chinese, Asian and European exhibitors, the International Antiques Fair 2013 showcases more than a million pieces of antiques and art. | |
| | | The Macallan - M : The Macallan partnered with renowned creative director Fabien Baron and crystal masters Lalique to create “M”, a sublime whisky stored in a beautifully designed crystal decanter. | |
| | | De Dietrich x Andre Chiang : Award-winning chef, Andre Chiang, performs a culinary demonstration in Galley Cafe & Dining featuring De Dietrich premium appliances. | |
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| | | | LOOK | | |
Will you Take a Check, Mate?
Knights to remember for the flash grandmaster | |
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Jewel Action
The “Five Million Dollar Watch” took top billing at this year’s BaselWorld | |
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Quad and Trips
Tackle tricky terrain in style with the GG Quadster | |
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Cash on Tap
See your sink awash with gold | |
| | | | GADGETS | | |
Slope and Glory
Ensure victory in the golf war with the Pro 1M Slope laser rangefinder | |
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Metalli-cans
From Mick Dagger to the Sword-Smiths, everything sounds a whole lot sharper on these blade-inspired headphones | |
| | | | GAFENCU EYE | | |
Keanu Beano
Most of us wouldn’t have missed the news that Hollywood’s foremost male eye candy, Keanu Reeves, was in town recently. | |
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The Briony Way
Whether it’s designing for the Kennedys, Clark Gable, Nelson Mandela, or creating the official James Bond look, the Italian luxury brand Brioni has always been at the forefront of sartorial excellence. | |
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Happydermis
For over five decades, Estée Lauder, one of the world’s leading skincare brands, has been renowned for offering its many devotees the ultimate in luxurious epidermal protection, latterly through its innovative Re-Nutriv Collection. | |
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Law and Hors d’oeuvres
Dickson Poon’s greatest claim to fame used to be owning Harvey Nichols. That all changed this month when the tycoon was honoured by King’s College London as it announced it was to rename its School of Law as the Dickson Poon School of Law. | |
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The Lalique Clique 
With the city’s fashionistas already in thrall to its exquisite crystal renderings, it was all but inevitable that Lalique would choose Hong Kong as the site for its first dedicated Asian outlet. | |
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Bally Good Show
Ushering in the new season, Bally, the Swiss luxury leather goods house, has given its patrons a sneak peek of its newest collection. | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT | | |
ART HK 12
Throughout the year, Hong Kong’s art enthusiasts get to enjoy a steady diet of high-profile events. | |
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HKFC CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL SOCCER SEVENS
Before we begin, we are going to clear the air. Just this once, we are going to excuse the Hong Kong Football Club for dubbing its upcoming tournament the “Soccer” Sevens.... | |
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LADY GAGA – BORN THIS WAY BALL
Known as much for using cuts of beef to make dresses for red-carpet appearances as she is for her own distinctive brand of music, Lady Gaga is, undeniably, one of the most must-see artists of the decade. | |
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NEFARIOUS I: THE MERCHANT OF SOULS
Despite the enlightened approach to human rights that characterises much of the modern world, there are still a number of issues that blight societies across the globe.... | |
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CELLO POP
They say the curves of a cello take their inspiration from the contours of a woman’s body.... | |
| | | | INDULGENCE | | |
No Mis-steak
Edo & Bibo, Causeway Bay’s reimagined steak and oyster bar, cooks its dishes to perfection. Frankly, what more do you need to know? | |
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Pleased to Meat you
Transforming vegetarian cuisine into lookalike lamb or a pork pastiche is big business for purveyors of meat-free fare | |
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POWER : Putting on the Risk
How do you feel when you’ve just insured a city and its businesses and then a battleship hoves into view? Gordon Watson, regional chief executive of AIA, reflects on his 30 years of helping the world rebuild | |
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GUEST : Kosmo Girl
By the end of this year, Winnie Chiu, president and executive director of Kosmopolito Hotels International, will control more Hong Kong hotel rooms than any other company and she’s already making plans for retirement. Not her own, of course | |
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STYLE : Life and Soul of the Latte
As president of Starbucks Asia-Pacific, Jinlong Wang is unlikely to ever fancy a coffee break… | |
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SPORTING CELEBRITIES : Bats out of Hell
Three years ago Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan cricket captain, had his darkest day when his coach was ambushed by terrorists. Now he is set to lead a whole new team to victory | |
| What’s In : From Dedon living to jet-setting with Gulfstream, the stuff that dreams are made of |
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COLLECTIBLES : Spirits of the Ages
There’s a bottle that was distilled before the Bastille was stormed and another that accompanied Napoleon on his campaigns. One Dutchman’s collection of antique alcohol is the most amazing the world has ever seen | |
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DESIGN ICON : Who’s the Daddy?
One of the most influential figures in contemporary British furniture design, John Makepeace has spent 50 years carving a unique niche for himself | |
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ETIQUETTE : Love at First Byte
How do you net the woman of your dreams online while remaining the perfect gentleman? Find out with our guide to the do’s and don’ts of digital dating | |
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HEALTH : HIIT and Miss
Short-duration, maximum-impact exercise programmes such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are being tipped as the ideal fitness regimes for busy urban dwellers, but will they suit everybody? | |
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INVESTMENT : PreASEANce
Looking to the future, the ASEAN bloc of countries is set to become one of the world’s most important economic regions, but investors need to move now to capitalise on its potential | |
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MY SPACE : Re-hengineering
Why did a Belgian film producer set out to create a homage to Stonehenge on the plains of the Moroccan city of Marrakesh? | |
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RELATIONSHIPS : From Bard to Verse
Women are far more romantic than men and it’s all Shakespeare’s fault. One scene of balcony versifying has long seen generations of men struggle to find a word that satisfactorily rhymes with the phrase “bunk up” | |
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TIME : No Time to Lose
After a forty-year hiatus, the quest for accuracy is once again one of the most divisive issues in the world of haute horology | |
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TRAVEL : Hainan, You Crazy Diamond
This frenetic jewel of the South China Sea is fast becoming the mainland’s luxury holiday destination of choice, but is it ready for a crack at the discerning international market? | |
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WHEELS : Carrera Opportunities
The Porsche 911 Carrera started life as an awkward-handling oddball, but its latest incarnation, the 991 Edition, sees it emerge as a usable everyday supercar. It’s a mutation that could well transform its market potential | |
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WINE : Peaters Panned
Heavily peated whiskies are going out of favour as drinkers hanker after hangover-free mornings | |
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Men U : EURO-FUNNY
As a rule of thumb, splitting a bill with an economist is always a bad idea. When it comes to paying, it often feels like watching a master magician at work. | |
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Men U : TALL STORY
Being the international jet-setter that he is, Gafencu Man was invited to this year’s Hainan Rendez-Vous in Sanya. | |
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Men U : KING FOR A DAY
Ever the adventurer, Gafencu Man headed off for another jolly, this time in Macau. | |
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Men U : MIXED MASSAGES
After his “overseas” exertions, Gafencu Man decided a spot of relaxation was most definitely called for. | |
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Men U : NORDIC NAUGHTINESS
It isn’t everyday that Gafencu Man gets invited out for a spot of authentic Nordic fare. | |
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HOROSCOPES : Horoscopes
We’re officially at the start of Hong Kong’s long and lush summer. Besides the odd typhoon, the weather is going to be typically predicable. With regard to those things that are less certain, stay ahead of the game with Gafencu Men’s monthly horoscope | |
| | | | FEATURES | | |
The Crook, the Chief, the Wife and the Cellar
Allegations of corruption, marital infidelity and abuse of the planning laws have dogged the recent chief executive election, leaving the city with a divisive new leader | |
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No Han’s Land
For over 60 years the buffer zone between Hong Kong and the mainland was a no-go area for Brits and ethnic Chinese alike. Now the fences are down and Gafencu Men was among the first ones to go adventuring in… | |
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Generation Lax
Forget Generation Y and Generation X, welcome to Generation Lax, the first wave of young adults to see work as being strictly optional | |
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Eastspenders
Who are the under-40s sitting on the biggest cash stashes in the Eastern hemisphere? Just how does their phenomenal buying power compare to their young Western counterparts? | |
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Top of the Docs
Asian patients are increasingly taking their ailments to the world’s finest medical specialists, but just where are these doctoring doyens to be found? | |
| | | | FASHION | | |
Exhibitionists
If being picture perfect is your aim, make sure to keep your fashion sense right in frame | |
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Bag Man Beyond
With the dark nights no longer rising, it’s time to wear something that’s light, bright and surprising | |
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Torque of the Town
A high-powered, high-chic image never tyres, go for the fin de cycle that always inspires | |
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Tie Chi
Feel the force of perfect neckwear, yours to sport, but seldom to share | |
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