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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>



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<p>Sheer midi dress by Vivetta</p>



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<p>Navy blue sheer coat,</p>



<p>top and pants by Vivetta</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<p>Oversized shirt and skirt by Vivetta</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<p>Black and white sleeveless shirt and pants by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>


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<p>(left)</p>



<p>Floral mini dress by Vivetta</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Brown leather jacket and pink trousers by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<p>(left)</p>



<p>Black shirt, white shirt and trousers by Kiton</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Blue maxi shirt dress by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-782x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92000" width="587" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-214x280.jpg 214w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-200x262.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-800x1048.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-1-scaled.jpg 1955w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></figure></div>


<p>White short sleeves shirt and shorts by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>


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<p>Short sleeve trench coat top and pleated skirt by Vivetta</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 8</h3>


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<p>(left)</p>



<p>Gray suit jacket and</p>



<p>blue trousers by Kiton</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Beige jacket and</p>



<p>midi shirt dress by Kiton</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 9</h3>


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<p>White suit jacket and floral pants by Vivetta</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 10</h3>


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<p>(left)</p>



<p>Beige suit jacket and</p>



<p>white midi dress by Kiton</p>



<p>(right)</p>



<p>Navy blue suit jacket and pants by Kiton</p>


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<p>Having pulled up to JW Marriott in a grey Tesla, AI-powered logistics platform dynamo Chi Lam strides into the room in a uniform of white T-shirt and jeans, wrists accessorised by Chinese beads and a smartwatch flashing quietly with notifications, and leather loafers that say practical, but never sloppy. Our conversation with the commander of Spaceship begins where most logistics stories begin, at the edge of something complicated, and ends up at the opposite: simplicity.</p>



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<p>“We had to,” he says of the company’s decision to move its operations and technology presence from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. “It was just the right thing to do. It’s a strategic and practical decision.” Then he smiles, like he’s about to reveal a number that sounds too good to be true. “I’m not even exaggerating that it’s a 20-times saving with just our rent changes. It’s crazy, I know.”</p>



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<p>True to the logistics empire he is building, even big decisions have to make sense in the real world of cost, capacity, speed and stability.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ready for Take-off</h3>



<p>Lam frames Spaceship like a mission: make logistics easier to use and accessible to everyone, by using big data and AI to help business customers save shipping costs and time. Since launching in 2019, the one-stop international courier comparison and booking platform has soared. Internal numbers are impressive: more than 130,000 members who can “with just a few clicks” find global delivery services that fit their needs, and 2.5 million-plus items shipped.</p>



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<p>But his focus isn’t only growth; it’s growth that is scalable, repeatable and operationally sound. Looking forward, the company co-founder and CEO eyes the US and its opportunities as a major e-commerce market with complex multi-warehouse, multi-carrier needs. “That complexity fits Spaceship’s strengths,” he notes.</p>



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<p>Logistics is a business where competition and service expectations are unforgiving, though. “Customer-acquisition costs can be high and operational mistakes can become expensive very quickly,” he states. So Spaceship is validating with selected merchants and partners before scaling aggressively. Localisation, reliable partnerships and consistent service quality is the current flightpath.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fuelled by Loss</h3>



<p>Before Spaceship had metrics, it had a personal foundation. Lam doesn’t romanticise his youth. He reveals that his understanding of work, responsibility and success changed dramatically when he was in secondary school. “My father passed away during that period, and from that moment, I felt that my role in the family had changed,” he shares. Success became something heavier and clearer than just achievement. “It became much more connected to responsibility. It meant being able to take care of the people around me.”</p>



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<p>He expounds: “Losing my father was one of the moments that changed the way I looked at the future. I realised early that I couldn’t simply wait for opportunities to appear. If I wanted to create a better future, I had to actively build it.”</p>



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<p>Lam chose to study nursing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Then life handed him another classroom: e-commerce. He founded cross-border e-commerce platform Kaiser Bloc in 2010, and added to his portfolio in 2017 by co-launching Shopkyo, a site focusing on Japanese goods.</p>



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<p>“I originally thought selling the product would be the hardest part. In reality, operations were often much more difficult. Logistics was one of the most painful and fragmented parts of the entire process,” he recalls. Spaceship was thus born – not from abstraction, but from lived frustration.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Humanising the Mission</h3>



<p>His nursing degree shows in his emphasis on outcomes instead of only workflows. “Studying nursing taught me that behind every system, process and decision, there is a real human being,” he says. That human angle matters because logistics can look cold from the outside.</p>



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<p>“In logistics, people often focus on parcels, routes, prices and delivery times. But behind every shipment, there is a merchant serving a customer or an individual waiting for something important.</p>



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<p>A logistics delay may look like only a data point inside a system, but for a small merchant, it could mean an unhappy customer, a refund, a negative review, or the loss of future business.”</p>



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<p>He labels logistics as stressful because merchants often feel that they don’t have control or visibility once an order has been shipped. Spaceship’s goal is to deliver visibility, options, better service choice, earlier risk detection and confident responses.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Flying Beyond Fear</h3>



<p>Every business founder has a story about fear. Lam has a story about clarity. “During difficult periods, I believe the most important thing is to be transparent without creating unnecessary panic,” he says.</p>



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<p>There was a time their startup had roughly two months of capital left. “It was a very stressful situation. The company, the employees, the customers, and many families were depending on the decisions we made. We became much more disciplined about costs, priorities, revenue and execution. We focused on activities that could directly improve the business.”</p>



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<p>Today, he validates his earlier, smaller experiments. “Shopkyo taught me that perseverance is important, but perseverance alone is not enough,” he admits. He learned the difference between courage and stubbornness. “Continuing in the wrong direction for a long time is not necessarily courage. Sometimes it is simply an unwillingness to accept that an assumption was wrong. You can remain committed to solving a meaningful problem while changing the product, business model, or approach.”</p>



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<p>As a leader, he focuses less on titles and more on substance and readiness. “I don’t think responsibility comes from a job title. It comes from being willing to step forward when people need you, especially when the situation is difficult. I focus on whether someone has relevant experience, strong judgment and the willingness to be honest.”</p>



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<p>He adds: “Great leadership is often visible in small daily actions rather than major speeches. I don’t believe leadership means having all the answers. It means creating an environment where the team can find better answers together. All of those outcomes matter, but reducing uncertainty is one of the most meaningful impacts we can create.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Automation Helps, Humans Lead</h3>



<p>Logistics is chaos dressed up as spreadsheets, and Lam, it seems, has always been the kind of person who hates that disguise. “We begin by accepting that logistics will never be a completely controlled environment,” he says. In Spaceship’s orbit, AI helps with prediction and consistency while humans handle context and accountability. “The objective isn’t to remove people from logistics; it’s to remove repetitive work and give people better information so they can make stronger decisions.”</p>



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<p>Echoing the kind of philosophy that would sound poetic if it weren’t also practical, he says: “Technology only creates value when it improves the real experience of the person using it. AI has made communication faster, but faster communication doesn’t automatically create deeper understanding.” It doesn’t replace trust-building. “Real connection still requires empathy, honesty, attention, and the willingness to understand another person’s situation.”</p>



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<p>Lam believes AI’s biggest value is connected decisions, not isolated improvements. It can analyse more variables than people can handle manually, a benefit that can be used to improve customer experience. Instead of ‘Your parcel is delayed’, the system should help explain why, what’s likely next, and what to do. “The biggest value of AI will be turning fragmented logistics data into useful decisions,” he concludes.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Clear Landing</h3>



<p>Lam glances at his smartwatch from time to time during our shoot, like the device is another tool in an already thoughtfully built system. And when he talks about AI at Spaceship, it comes back to that same attitude – intelligence that improves real experiences, not intelligence for its own sake. For Chi Lam, the future of logistics isn’t just faster shipping; it’s clarity, predictability and better decisions made possible by technology.</p>



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<p>As we wrap, he lands on a principle that ties everything together: “At Spaceship, we want AI to make people more capable, not less responsible.”</p>



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<p>Interview, Text &amp; Art Direction: Joseff Musa&nbsp;&nbsp; Photographer: Jack Law&nbsp;&nbsp; Videographer: Iris Ventura&nbsp;&nbsp; Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong</p>


Spaceship Odyssey: Chi Lam’s courier platform charts a clear course through logistics chaos


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chiikawa Artiverse</h3>


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<p>Staged in collaboration with Spiralcute International, this year’s sell-out exhibition – The World of Chiikawa’s Art – offers another insightful immersive journey into the beloved manga web series created by Nagano. It showcases the Japanese illustrator’s mastery while revealing that the titular character and his animal-inspired friends are ‘more than just cute’. Highlights include the innovative Chiikawa-Go-Round, transformed into the world’s first giant carousel art installation, alongside exclusive limited-edition souvenirs.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong> 1 August &#8211; 6 September</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>K11 Musea</p>



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<p><strong>How much:</strong> From HK$170</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>k11musea.com</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cats</h3>


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<p>Igniting the stage with the unforgettable anthem of<em> Memory</em>, the <em>Cats</em> musical leaps to life in a dazzling world-class production. Amid a fantastical oversized set, inspired choreography and delightfully playful costumes, this beloved song-and-dance spectacular transforms the night into a whimsical feline adventure. Premiering in 1981, <em>Cats </em>was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sixth musical-theatre score and joins the likes of <em>The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph</em> and <em>the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Starlight Express </em>in a sparkling body of work. It is a theatrical triumph not to be missed.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong>6 August &#8211; 6 September</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre</p>



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<p><strong>How much: </strong>From HK$388</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>westk.hk</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chen Li in Concert</h3>


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<p>Chen Li transforms the Hong Kong stage into a cosmic playground for her ‘A Particle’ 10th Anniversary Tour concerts. The songstress navigates the universe of her musical journey, inviting fans into a kaleidoscope of emotion and innovation. Sound and light intertwine in a showcase of electrifying magic as the performance captures the essence of her evolution from experimental pioneer to iconic storyteller. The Hong Kong stopover is a dazzling tribute to creativity, resilience and the power of music.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong>8 &amp; 9 August</p>



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<p><strong>Where:</strong> Hong Kong Coliseum</p>



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<p><strong>How much: </strong>From HK$488</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>urbtix.hk</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Food Expo 2026</h3>


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<p>Immerse yourself in a dazzling symphony of flavours at the HKTDC Food Expo, where the world’s culinary treasures converge in Hong Kong. This annual gathering draws hundreds of passionate exhibitors, transforming the venue into a global marketplace bursting with innovative food and beverage delights.  It&#8217;s a delicious celebration of creativity, connection and discovery.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong>13 -17 August</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>Convention and Exhibition Centre</p>



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<p><strong>How much: </strong>Admission fee.</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>hktdc.com</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Louis Koo in Concert</h3>


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<p>The iconic Hong Kong actor steps into the spotlight like never before with a highly anticipated first solo concert.  Koo, who has always cherished his supporters, was touched by their passion, and the organisers swiftly announced additional dates in Macau. It has ignited the city, dominating conversations in bustling streets and on social media. This milestone promises an unforgettable fanfare of music, loyalty and stardom.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong>21 -22 August</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>Hong Kong Coliseum</p>



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<p><strong>How much:</strong> From HK$480</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>urbtix.com</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth</h3>


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<p>This post-cinematic choreographic work takes place inside an immersive NVIS (Night Vision Imaging System) screen – a massive cylindrical 12K LED display featuring 26 million pixels, measuring eight meters in width and four meters in height. Graceful movements merge with stunning visual and auditory environments, producing intimate moments that blur the lines between body, technology, and creativity.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong>Until 2 August</p>



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<p><strong>Where: J</strong>C Contemporary, Tai Kwun</p>



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<p><strong>How much: </strong>From HK$120</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>taikwun.hk</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Summer Dining Rewards</h3>


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<p>Hong Kong foodies who hold a Hang Seng Bank credit card can savour the city like never before with the exciting $1 Foodie Upgrade +Fun Every Day campaign. The bank partners with Weekend Weekly magazine to bring irresistible HK$1 surprises to your table at more 400 popular dining outlets. From trendy light meals to comforting daily flavours, delicious discoveries are available in every district of Hong Kong.</p>



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<p>When: Until 16 August</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>Various restaurants</p>



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<p><strong>How much:</strong> Various spending.</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>cms.hangseng.com</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pandastic Summer Birthday Celebration</h3>


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<p>Don’t miss the cutest birthday party in town as Ocean Park’s beloved giant panda twins, Jia Jia and De De, turn two. Expect joyful antics, delightful interactions and heartwarming moments at the Cute &amp; Cuddly Zone, Birthday Bun Tower, Splashy Birthday Camp and more. Gather your family and friends to shower these precious pandas with birthday love, cheers and pan-tastic blessings.</p>



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<p><strong>When: </strong>Until 31 August</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>Ocean Park</p>



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<p><strong>How much:</strong> From HK$538</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>oceanpark.com.hk</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Citrus Narrative</h3>


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<p>La Petite Maison restaurant captures this magic perfectly in a new seasonal dinner menu, The Citrus Narrative. The Central-located French-Riviera gem weaves Menton and Amalfi lemons and navel and blood oranges into every plate, set against the vibrant hues of Henri Matisse art. Begin with refreshing watermelon gazpacho, then choose from vine tomatoes paired with smoked stracciatella in aged balsamic or perhaps warm prawns kissed with lemon.</p>



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<p><strong>When:</strong> Until 6 September</p>



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<p><strong>Where: </strong>La Petite Maison</p>



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<p><strong>How much: </strong>From HK$598</p>



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<p>For more information: <strong>lpmrestaurants.com</strong></p>


What’s on? Things to do this August in Hong Kong


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<p>Our core values—Excellence, Quality, Performance, and Regeneration—inform our design of solutions tailored to meet individual needs. This is why we named our collection &#8220;Personae.&#8221;</p>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>When the</strong> <strong>heat rises, Ferretti Group answers with the hottest new icon on the water</strong></h5>



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<p>Amalfi has always had a talent for turning ordinary evenings into something cinematic. Yet last June 15, 2026, Borgo Santandrea took that artistry to a new level, hosting “Midsummer Dream”, the exclusive Ferretti Group weekend crafted for its own owners. Set along the breath-taking panorama of the Amalfi Coast, this five-star haven became the stage for an experience where Italian hospitality, impeccable design, and the thrill of summer collided in pure luxury.</p>


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<p>The weekend began with a warm, celebratory toast marking the opening of the new Riva Lounge at Borgo Santandrea, an elegant addition to the expanding constellation of Riva Destinations across the Mediterranean’s most celebrated resorts. The lounge welcomed guests with signature refinement and the effortless charm of dolce vita: a place to linger, to exchange stories, and to feel, immediately, how Riva’s timeless allure belongs in Amalfi as naturally as sunshine.</p>


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<p>But if there was one moment the entire coast seemed to lean in for, it was the arrival of the star attraction: the new Riva 54Metri. Often called the largest Riva ever built, this extraordinary vessel was presented as the unmistakable centrepiece of “Midsummer Dream,” joined by a dazzling fleet of boats representing the different brands of Ferretti Group. Together, they formed a moving gallery of style, an exhibition of craftsmanship that turned the harbour into a backdrop worthy of the most romantic summer dream.</p>


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<p>Crafted entirely from aluminium, the Riva 54Metri impresses and commands attention. During the evening, guests experienced its grand introduction in a way only Ferretti Group could deliver: a spectacular drone show illuminated the Amalfi sky after an elegant dinner, while a tableau vivant and artistic performances brought the night to life with theatrical grace and modern enchantment. The result? A seamless blend of sophistication and spectacle, where every detail felt intentional, and every beat of the program felt like a promise fulfilled.</p>


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<p>The celebration reached its crescendo with a magical Beach White Party. As soft summer light faded into the deep blue of the Mediterranean, the atmosphere turned effortlessly glamorous, made even more unforgettable by the generous spirit of Italian hospitality. And just when the evening couldn’t get any more dramatic, it was crowned by a breath-taking fireworks display, framing the horizon in a final burst of radiance.</p>


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<p>Adding to the magic were standout partners who matched the event’s elevated tone: Range Rover, official automotive partner, showcasing the Range Rover SV Intrepid, and Marchesi Antinori, Ferretti Group’s exceptional wine partner, whose selections brought a refined touch to the night’s most memorable moments.</p>



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<p>Because when summer heat peaks, you don’t just dream; you sail into it. And in Amalfi, under skies lit by innovation and style, Ferretti Group ensured its owners felt truly, unmistakably at home in a world of wonder.</p>


Summer Fever, Riva Pride: “Midsummer Dream” in Amalfi


<p>In a city that never sleeps, a rare celestial glow lit up the stage earlier this month. WestK Performing Arts delivered the Hong Kong premiere of <em>Lunar Halo</em> by Taiwan’s legendary Cloud Gate Dance Theatre at the Grand Theatre of the Xiqu Centre on 10 and 11 July 2026. For those fortunate enough to witness it, this was contemporary dance at its most mesmerising.</p>


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<p>Blending raw, untamed human movement with breathtaking digital wizardry, <em>Lunar Halo</em> felt less like a performance and more like stepping into a living dream. Choreographed by Cheng Tsung-lung in his first Hong Kong presentation since becoming Cloud Gate’s Artistic Director, the work drew inspiration from the enchanting natural phenomenon of a lunar halo, that silvery ring around the moon caused by ice crystals refracting light. In ancient Chinese lore, such a halo signals impending change. On stage, that metaphor became a powerful meditation on our increasingly tech-driven world.</p>


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<p>Fourteen dancers transformed into a primal, enigmatic tribe; crouching, swaying, flinging, and hurling their bodies with visceral intensity. Stark solos gave way to charged duets and ecstatic group sequences that pulsed with desire, struggle, intimacy, and rebirth. Towering LED screens and a mirrored stage amplified every gesture into sweeping, surreal landscapes. The collision of flesh-and-blood physicality with cold digital projections created a hypnotic tension that mirrored our own era’s uneasy dance between body and machine.</p>


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<p>What truly elevated <em>Lunar Halo</em> was its dream-team creative lineup. The original score by Icelandic post-rock icons <strong>Sigur Rós</strong> blended ethereal melodies, minimalist textures, and traditional Taiwanese instruments into a haunting soundscape that felt both sacred and unsettling. Visual design by award-winning paper-cut artist Jam Wu and World Stage Design Award winner Ethan Wang conjured a liminal world where dancers’ bodies morphed into mountains, rivers, and otherworldly visions.</p>


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<p>Since its 2019 premiere, <em>Lunar Halo</em> has earned global acclaim, including selection by <em>The Telegraph</em> as one of the “Best Dance Performances of 2023.” Hong Kong audiences finally experienced this landmark work after Cloud Gate’s seven-year absence, and the response was electric. Critics and viewers alike hailed it as “a dark, exquisite, deeply unsettling dream.”</p>


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<p>Presented in partnership with Rolex through its Perpetual Arts Initiative, <em>Lunar Halo</em> perfectly aligned with WestK’s mission to bring world-class, thought-provoking performances to Hong Kong. As Paul Tam, Executive Director of Performing Arts at West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, noted: “<em>Lunar Halo</em> interweaves movement, image and music to create a contemporary stage setting that is both poetic and charged with tension.”</p>


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<p>This was more than contemporary dance; it was a multisensory journey that challenged how we perceive reality in the digital age. Audiences left moved, mesmerised, and pondering long after the final lights faded.</p>


Lunar Halo: Moonlighting as Hong Kong’s Most Spellbinding Dance Experience


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Number&#8217;s Up</h3>


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<p>Jackson Pollock’s 1948 drip painting, Number 7A, sold for an extraordinary US$181.2 million (HK$1.42 billion) at Christie’s in New York in May, attaining the fourth highest price ever achieved at auction for an artwork. It was painted in the year widely considered to be the American artist’s creative breakthrough, leading to the birth of Abstract Expressionism as a global force.</p>



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<p>This was the moment Pollock fully realised his revolutionary drip technique, placing a huge canvas on the floor and moving around it to apply pigment in a near-choreographed performance. Here, trails of black enamel are dotted with flashes of red, forming a dense yet remarkably balanced composition that pulses with energy. Far from random, the work reveals a masterful sense of rhythm and control while feeling immersive and alive.</p>



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<p>The US$181.2 million result underscores Pollock’s enduring dominance at the top tier of the art market. More than a painting, Number 7A captures the raw innovation that redefined modern art. It stands as a defining icon of the 20th-century spirit – bold, radical and timeless.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bible Class</h3>


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<p>Marlene Dumas’ poignant The Annunciation achieved US$1.95 million (HK$15.3 million) at Sotheby’s recent Now &amp; Contemporary auction in New York, reaffirming the powerful market presence of one of today’s most influential figurative painters. Born in Cape Town and based in Amsterdam, the artist is known for her emotionally charged works, particularly those that reinterpret historical themes through a modern lens.</p>



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<p>Rather than depicting the biblical scene in traditional narrative detail, Dumas distils the Archangel Gabriel’s message to Mary that she will give birth to Jesus into atmosphere and psychological tension. Her figures often appear suspended in washes of translucent pigment, emerging softly from pale, undefined backgrounds. Painted in 1988 in bleeding strokes of teal, ochre and scarlet, this intimate composition appears as a meditation on vulnerability, revelation and human connection.</p>



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<p>Dumas’ fluid brushwork and restrained palette create a sense of fragility, as though the image might dissolve at any moment. The Annunciation represents a thoughtful engagement with timeless themes of faith, identity and introspection rendered with a sensitivity that feels both modern and enduring.</p>



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<p>Celebrated for reinterpreting childhood imagery through a sophisticated, intellectual lens, Beijing artist Liu Ye captured the spotlight at Art Basel Hong Kong this year. His enchanting 2006 work, Snow White, sold for US$3.8 million (HK$29.8 million), underscoring the strong demand for the Chinese contemporary master’s most iconic literary subjects, particularly those drawn from fairy tales.</p>



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<p>At first glance, Snow White appears disarmingly delicate. The heroine’s porcelain-smooth complexion, precisely rendered features and saturated crimson accents are hallmarks of Liu’s meticulous technique. His surfaces are flawlessly polished, almost enamel-like, revealing an extraordinary level of control. Yet beyond the technical refinement lies emotional complexity.</p>



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<p>Completing his education in Berlin and influenced by Western modernism, Liu blends European cultural references with a distinctly contemporary sensibility. In Snow White, the familiar storybook character becomes a quiet meditation on identity, memory and cultural exchange. The composition’s minimal background intensifies the psychological focus, allowing the viewer to engage directly with the figure’s subtle expression.</p>



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<p>Zao Wou Ki’s Ville Chinoise was the headliner at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong this spring, fetching US$2.6 million (HK$20.4 million) and demonstrating the timeless appeal of the late master’s cross-cultural vision. Born in Beijing in 1920 and later based in Paris, Zao forged a distinctive language that bridged continents. His paintings balance spontaneity with compositional harmony, reflecting an equilibrium between movement and stillness, and East and West.</p>



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<p>Created in 1955, this work illustrates Zao’s transition from figurative to abstract style. It is also his only oil painting whose theme bows directly to his motherland. While he generally favoured a dark colour palette during this period, Ville Chinoise is treasured for its lighter tones – yellow, purple and a deeper blue merge dreamily into soft pastel blues.</p>



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<p>The artist’s abstraction is never cold; it feels lived in, almost breathed onto the canvas, with brushstrokes that carry the cadence of Chinese calligraphy and the freedom of postwar European modernism. A Zao Wou Ki work is a cultivated blend of scale, nuance and cultural dialogue that feels effortlessly cosmopolitan.</p>


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<p>The modern-luxury approach to summer makeup is guided by palette rather than product, and by tone rather than technique. From daylight engagements to cocktail rendezvous and black-tie galas, colour becomes the language through which elegance evolves. Shades chosen to enhance your skin and face also need to work harder in the heat of the season, performing under light, humidity and movement.</p>



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<p>The morning and afternoon sun bring clarity. Pigments appear amplified, and textures are more visible, so sophisticated daytime summer palettes lean into softness. Complexion shades are warm and breathable – think golden beige, honeyed ivory and sheer sand tones that even the skin without masking it. Blush replaces contour as the defining feature, with apricot, soft peach and muted rose lending a vitality that reads naturally outdoors. Highlighter, if used, should mimic sunlight rather than compete with it – go for a delicate champagne sheen pressed gently onto the high planes of the face.</p>



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<p>Eyes in daylight favour luminosity over depth. Champagne, pale bronze, warm taupe and dusty blush create subtle dimension without drama. These tones reflect the season itself: sunlit stone, woven straw, polished teak. Rather than sharp contrast, the effect is tonal harmony, with shades melting seamlessly into one another. Lashes are defined but never heavy; brows are structured yet soft.</p>



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<p>Lips for summer days remain in quiet dialogue with the complexion. Beige rose, soft coral balm, peach nude and warm-pink gloss feel appropriate against natural light. Satin- and lightweight-gloss finishes lend freshness without appearing deliberate. The overall impression is one of clarity and cohesion – a palette that breathes alongside linen tailoring, silk separates and understated jewellery.</p>



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<p>As the afternoon transitions toward evening, colour deepens with subtle intention. Cocktail settings allow for richer warmth while maintaining summer’s essential lightness. Here, bronze becomes burnished and rose evolves into terracotta. The complexion remains luminous, but dimension is heightened through amber-toned bronzer and copper-infused highlighter catching the low glow of sunset. Skin appears warmed from within, not sculpted by obvious contour.</p>



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<p>Eyes shift toward greater saturation, though they are still refined. Golden bronze, cinnamon, soft mocha and muted copper create layered depth that thrives in ambient light. A slender line of espresso or a chocolate liner adds elongation without the severity of black. These tones echo the horizon at dusk – warm, diffused and immersive. Metallic finishes, when chosen, should feel molten rather than glittered.</p>



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<p>Lip colour during cocktail hour carries a confident presence. Toasted rose, coral-red, caramel nude and warm berry offer richness without overpowering. Gloss may remain, though choose lacquered rather than high shine, and satin textures deliver polish. The objective is warmth, with colour that feels intimate beneath terrace lighting and flickering candles.</p>



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<p>When the occasion rises to formality, summer colour embraces contrast while preserving elegance. Depth replaces softness, but restraint remains the guiding principle. Skin should still appear breathable, though sculpted with greater precision. Neutral cocoa and soft espresso contour tones refine structure under flash photography and crystal chandeliers. Highlight becomes more deliberate, seen in a controlled gleam along cheekbones and collarbones rather than a broad wash of shine.</p>



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<p>The eye palette expands into richer territory. Plum, garnet, espresso, deep bronze and antique gold introduce dimensions suited to eveningwear. These shades are placed with intention rather than as diffused washes – intensified at the outer corners, softly smoked along the lash line, or layered in graduated depth. Metallics should be burnished, not sparkling. Oxidised gold and smoked copper feel more cultivated than bright-foil finishes.</p>



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<p>Lip colour at gala events becomes the defining signature. Blue-red satin, raspberry velvet, brick crimson and mulled wine convey authority while remaining seasonally appropriate. Alternatively, nude lips paired with dramatic eyes suggest contemporary minimalism. Texture is paramount. Satin- and velvet-matte finishes photograph beautifully and maintain sophistication; excessive gloss can dilute formality.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Luxury around the Clock</h3>



<p>Across day, cocktail and gala settings, harmony remains the constant. Summer colour must converse with fabric, jewellery and environment. Linen calls for peach and champagne; silk invites bronze and rosewood; structured evening gowns support plum and crimson. Luxury resides in this calibration: the ability to intensify without overwhelming, and to deepen without darkening.</p>



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<p>As you sit in front of the makeup mirror on a summer’s day, recognising that colour carries emotion is key. Soft apricot conveys ease. Burnished bronze suggests warmth. Garnet evokes power. The face becomes an extension of seasonal dressing – curated, considered and composed. In that measured approach, true luxury emerges – confident, effortless and entirely at ease.</p>


Sun Shades: Makeup colours conveying summertime elegance should evolve seamlessly from daylight to gala night


<p>Inside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood this March, Amy Madigan walked onto the Oscars stage and rewrote a piece of Academy history. At 75, she won Best Supporting Actress for her chilling performance as Aunt Gladys in Weapons, marking her first Academy Award and setting a record for the longest gap between nominations and a win – 40 years. It was a moment that felt both triumphant and poetic, the culmination of a career defined not by flash but by fierce dedication to craft.</p>



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<p>Madigan had first been nominated in 1986 for – the now aptly titled – <em>Twice in a Lifetime</em>. Four decades later, she returned to the Academy Awards not as a sentimental veteran but as the year’s most unforgettable supporting presence. In an industry often obsessed with youth and reinvention, her victory signalled something far more powerful: the enduring value of patience, discipline and quiet perseverance.</p>



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<p>When Chicago-native Amy Madigan emerged in Hollywood in the 1980s, she didn’t fit neatly into the traditional mould of stardom. With her intelligent gaze, grounded physicality and emotional precision, she gravitated toward roles that demanded strength. Her Oscar-nominated performance as a young woman in a difficult marriage established her as a serious dramatic talent – an actress unafraid of complexity and contradiction.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Real Character</h3>



<p>While some of her contemporaries chased blockbuster fame, Madigan took a different path. She built a steady, respected career across film, television and stage, choosing character roles that challenged rather than flattered. As she said in a recent interview, “I’m not a leading lady. I’ve had a different path, and a very varied career.”</p>



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<p>Her work has been consistent, layered and thoughtful. In <em>Field of Dreams </em>(1989), opposite Kevin Costner, she delivered a fiery monologue at a town meeting that remains one of the film’s most memorable moments. That scene showcased her ability to balance warmth with conviction, to occupy a character fully without overstatement.</p>



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<p>What distinguishes Madigan is not flamboyance but focus. She listens on screen, reacts with subtle precision, and allows pauses to carry meaning. “I have an outgoing personality, and sometimes it’s gotten in my way. I am always reminding myself – in my younger days, in my middle career – to just hold back a bit, and to really listen,” she has noted.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>These qualities, refined over decades, create performances that feel lived-in rather than performed. Directors often speak of her preparation and collaborative spirit, qualities that have made her a trusted presence on set. “She’s a chameleon with a very pure essence that is a constant throughout all of her [projects], which is what the best actors can do,” said Zach Cregger, the horror-film auteur who cast her in her now most famous role.</p>


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<p>In <em>Weapons</em>, Madigan inhabits Aunt Gladys, a malevolent great-aunt whose unsettling presence anchors a disturbing mystery involving missing schoolchildren. With stark makeup, imposing glasses, and a cadence that shifted from darkly comedic to genuinely terrifying, she created a character that lingered long in the memory – and on social media – after the credits rolled.</p>



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<p>She allowed herself to be transformed, even distorted, in the service of storytelling. In a culture that often pressures women, especially older women, to preserve image over experimentation, her choice felt radical and refreshing. For an actress in her 70s to win for such a daring role feels significant. It challenges assumptions about what kinds of performances are ‘Oscar-worthy’ and about age and visibility in Hollywood.</p>



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<p>“It was very freeing to … create this look because you didn’t have to put yourself in a contemporary box of what a woman is supposed to look like, of how you’re supposed to dress. I loved how Gladys was physically. I loved her whole thing,” Madigan concurred in an interview before the Oscars. “This woman is fantastic. She’s very original,” she enthused. “I know technically she’s supposed to be the villain, but I didn’t see her that way.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Solid Couple</h3>



<p>Her acceptance speech was characteristically grounded. She thanked her husband, actor Ed Harris, with whom she has shared one of Hollywood’s most enduring marriages, and their daughter, Lily. Referring to her decades-long partnership with Harris as “a long ass time”, she brought laughter to the room.</p>



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<p>Madigan and Harris have long represented a quieter version of Hollywood success, one built on artistic respect rather than spectacle. They wed in 1983, having co-starred with Oscar-winning Sally Field in <em>Places of the Heart</em> (1984), and their relationship has endured in an industry known for volatility. That steadiness mirrors her professional journey: not explosive, but unwavering.</p>



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<p>The couple has collaborated on projects over the years, including Louis Malle’s <em>Alamo Bay </em>(1985); <em>Pollock</em> (2000), in which Harris, as Jackson Pollock, directs himself; and Ben Affleck’s directorial debut <em>Gone Baby Gone</em> (2007). They have supported each other’s creative risks and maintained a shared commitment to meaningful storytelling.</p>



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<p>In the run-up to the Oscars, Harris told <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>: “There was a long period of time where [Amy] really didn’t work at all, or very little. She was considering just stopping and giving up on it.” Madigan herself has said: “The business is brutal. It just is. But the reality is that I still love doing it.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Time for Horror</h3>



<p>There is also something profoundly modern about her Academy Award triumph. Horror movies have increasingly become vehicles for complex social commentary and ambitious storytelling. By honouring a performance in such a film – alongside the multiple nominations for vampire film Sinners – the Academy acknowledged the genre’s evolution.</p>



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<p>Madigan’s triumph suggests a broader cultural shift: that excellence can emerge from unexpected places, and that audiences are ready for stories that challenge comfort zones. “Horror operates on an emotional level,” the actress explained. “People want it and need it. They like to view it from afar.”</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Golden Moment</h3>



<p>Hollywood often celebrates meteoric rises. Madigan’s story is different. It’s about durability – showing up, year after year, project after project, without chasing headlines. It’s about understanding that a career is a marathon, not a sprint, and that artistry deepens with lived experience.</p>



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<p>There is a quiet confidence in that approach. As she stood beneath the bright lights of the Dolby Theatre, holding the golden statuette that had eluded her four decades earlier, she did not appear overwhelmed. She appeared centred, as though she understood that this moment was not an anomaly but an earned milestone in a life devoted to performance. In a culture defined by immediacy, Amy Madigan’s Oscar win offers a counter-narrative. Success does not always arrive on schedule. Reinvention is not limited by age, and boldness can flourish well into one’s 70s when experience and fearlessness intersect. The veteran character actor embodies the idea that staying true to one’s craft quietly, consistently</p>


Amy for the Stars: Thanks to a lethal aunt, Weapons’ Amy Madigan has her reward for 40 years of powerful craft


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<p>Martin Liu arrives at his Wong Chuk Hang office, where golf bags are stacked neatly and shelves lined with an array of familiar paraphernalia: clubs that look professionally polished, mini training tools that belong in a budding golf star’s dream, and equipment that seems to hum with possibility.</p>



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<p>The founder of Chip Chip Golf Academy appears a little under the weather today – as evidenced by his husky voice – but the passion in his eyes moves faster than his throat. He leans forward and, with the patient warmth of someone who has taught countless eager juniors, begins sharing the joys of golf and how the sport shaped his perspective from a very early age.</p>



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<p>“I started playing and learning about golf when I was only two years old,” he says. “Do you play?” he inquires of our team. When the majority of the crew admit they don’t play often enough, he doesn’t tease for long. Instead, he challenges us the way only a golf mentor would, by igniting ambition through friendly one-upmanship.</p>



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<p>“There’s no age limit or starting point in life and in sport. Perhaps you can enrol your son when he turns one,” he says, laughing lightly, like the idea was obvious, like his sport was built for beginnings, not gatekeeping.</p>



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<p>And in that moment, it becomes clear: Liu’s energy doesn’t need a fully rested voice to resonate. It comes from deeper places: research, resilience, people development, storytelling, and a business mindset sharpened through years of growth strategy.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chip Off the Old Block</h3>



<p>Golf for Liu wasn’t introduced with a club brochure. It was handed down through proximity: being around professionals, learning by absorption, and feeling the culture of the sport early enough to make it personal.</p>



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<p>“My father [Daniel Liu] was a former professional golfer,” he shares. “Looking back, I realise golf gave me much more than a sport. It taught me discipline, resilience, and how to stay composed under pressure at a very young age. As I sometimes say, ‘Golf raises you before it rewards you.’”</p>



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<p>Even as a child, Liu was doing something many adults struggle to do: reflecting. Not just dreaming, but choosing. He explains: “Being immersed in that environment gave me an early understanding of both the beauty and the demands of the game. It was certainly an advantage to learn within that world, but it also prompted me to reflect early on about what kind of path I wanted to create for myself, both within and beyond golf.”</p>



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<p>In Hong Kong, golf can feel like a well-kept secret; popular, respected, yet still not equally accessible. Young Liu found a way through it by moving with his family and learning through sacrifice.</p>



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<p>“My parents operated a golf merchandise and consulting business across the border in China,&nbsp; working closely with clubs and training facilities, so we spent most weekends and school holidays travelling there for training. Those journeys taught me adaptability and commitment at an early age, while also giving me invaluable exposure to competitive golf beyond Hong Kong.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Approach</h3>



<p>Liu’s career is a route built from experiments. He studied business at The George Washington University in the US capital – where he captained the golf team – and over the span of a decade teed off as a financial analyst, swung into business management for film and video production companies, and ventured onto the greens of venture capital. He founded Chip Chip Golf three years ago. On paper, his CV might look scattered; in practice, it sounds like a continuous education.</p>



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<p>“Despite the contrast of working for a multinational corporation with 300,000 employees to a four-person media production start-up, the one consistent lesson across every industry was the importance of creating tangible value,” he states.</p>



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<p>His pivot away from corporate life was instinctive once he realised what kind of environment he truly thrived in. “I found myself reconnecting with golf through my involvement with the Golf Association of Hong Kong, China, particularly through the Junior and International Development Committee, which plays a key role in shaping the city’s next generation of athletes, and later as captain of the Hong Kong men’s national golf team.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fun First, Skills Second</h3>



<p>When people imagine golf academies, they might expect performance metrics and pressure-driven progression. Liu built the Chip Chip Golf programme, which teaches juniors aged two to 14, with a different ordering of priorities. “Our philosophy is simple: fun comes first, skills come second,” he explains. “Too often, youth sport becomes overly focused on performance too early. We believe children first need to enjoy the process. Children do not stay in sport because they are talented; they stay because they fall in love with it.”</p>



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<p>His ethos echoes the sport itself: you miss, you recover, you return. That principle becomes a life lesson. “While we place great emphasis on developing strong technical fundamentals, we believe the golfer’s mindset is equally important, perhaps even more so in the long run.”</p>



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<p>It’s an environment in which juniors learn how to cope with disappointment. “We teach our students that setbacks are not something to fear or avoid, but something to navigate with confidence and perspective. Life, much like golf, rarely unfolds perfectly. The ability to remain calm, adapt positively and recover gracefully is a skill that extends far beyond the fairway.”</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fairway for All</h3>



<p>Liu’s aim is to make the sport more welcoming and inclusive for families who may never have previously considered golf. “One of the most common misconceptions is that golf is an exclusive sport reserved only for the wealthy or those with access to private-club memberships. The sport itself is far more approachable than many people realise,” he says.</p>



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<p>“We guide children from their very first swing all the way through to playing on-course and competing in tournaments, all within an environment centred around learning, friendship and enjoyment.”</p>



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<p>His experience as Hong Kong team captain gave him a macro view: what’s improving, what still needs system-level strengthening, and where belief must be rebuilt. “We now have players winning at the highest levels internationally, and golf has earned Tier A elite-sport status at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Golf teaches accountability fast, because there’s nobody else to blame. That’s why character development isn’t optional; it’s built into the sport.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Game for Life</h3>



<p>Liu’s ultimate goal is to cultivate lifelong relationships with the sport, so children feel empowered long after the lesson ends. “Ultimately, I hope every child who comes through our programme develops a positive and lasting relationship with golf,” he says. “If we helped cultivate genuine passion, confidence and enjoyment through the experience, I would consider that a success.”</p>



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<p>Although Liu feels below par today, this is a man who keeps showing up. As we conclude our chat and move on to the photo shoot, he offers our crew some energy drinks. “I think I might need these the most,” he quips. Martin Liu may sound croaky, but he has certainly found his voice in life. </p>



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<p>Interview, Text &amp; Art Direction: Joseff Musa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Photographer: Jack Law&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Videographer: Iris Ventura&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


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