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- Apr 01, 13
- Apr 01, 13
- Mar 22, 13
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- Mar 07, 13
Want to make your horrible apartment slightly less depressing? We’ve spoken to some design experts for their tips on how to make a tiny space cool and habitable. By Sarah Fung and Leanne Mirandilla.
- Mar 07, 13
- Feb 04, 13
- Jan 17, 13
Trends in Hong Kong move in and out faster than a free-wheeling minibus driver at the end of his shift. From film festivals and crazy cocktails to heritage projects and paying for protesters, stay up-to-date with our predictions for the year ahead.
- Jan 11, 13
- Jan 11, 13
After the Lord of the Rings trilogy of movies wrapped up with “The Return of the King” in 2003 (has it really been 10 years?) and the production of “The Hobbit” was announced in 2007, finally the wait is over. Bilbo Baggins—the titular hobbit—is not just getting his own prequel movie, but an entire trilogy.
- Jan 11, 13
In the first few minutes of “Celeste & Jesse Forever”—the inaugural screenwriting effort from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack—we see ambitious career woman Celeste (Jones) and free-spirited, unemployed artist Jesse (Andy Samberg) grow up together, become best friends and get married before eventually growing apart.
- Jan 11, 13
When most of us imagine French cuisine, we might picture dainty dishes with fancy plating and fussy waiters in tuxedos. But a bevy of new restaurants are encouraging diners to bid this stereotypical image goodbye. Within the last of couple of years or so, newcomers to Hong Kong’s dining scene have delivered fun, casual spaces and menus to match, including everything from chicken cordon bleu to moules frites (mussels with fries) and lamb shank. The dishes may be different, but they’re all French, all simple and all refreshingly unpretentious.
- Dec 31, 12
- Dec 12, 12
Japanese artist and illustrator Amano Yoshitaka has worked in everything from film to scene design to anime, but is perhaps best known for his iconic anime characters and his work with videogame franchise Final Fantasy. In the 90s, he successfully struck out into the fine art arena, holding exhibitions all over the world. He tells Leanne Mirandilla about his career.
- Dec 12, 12
Aussie brand Sambag opened its doors in Hong Kong with its first international store last month. Founded by Sam Wagner in 1996, the brand first launched when Wagner began to sell a range of bags at Sydney’s Paddington Markets. Since then, she has opened shops all over Australia and gained celebrity fans like Nicole Kidman and Elle Macpherson.
- Dec 12, 12
The founder of the G2000 group, Michael Tien first entered local politics by joining the Liberal Party in 2008, before co-founding the New People’s Party with Regina Ip in 2010. He tells Leanne Mirandilla about his philosophies, career and family.
- Dec 12, 12
Protest march SlutWalk aims to challenge victim-blaming and raise awareness of sexual assault.
- Dec 12, 12
We love our local music scene and all, but sometimes, at 3am on a Saturday night, all you want to do is belt out “Living on a Prayer” while doing air guitar in a Wan Chai pub. Leanne Mirandilla meets the professional cover bands dutifully keeping the revelers on the dance floor.
- Dec 12, 12
Opened at Landmark Men in the basement of The Landmark, Spiriteca is a whisky pop-up store that stocks more than 80 bottles of the finest whiskies from all over the world, including scotch from different regions of Scotland. Experienced and knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer all your questions if you’re a whisky novice, or to advise you on how best to pair whisky with Cuban cigars, if you’re a die-hard connoisseur.
- Dec 12, 12
We love Christmas here at HK Magazine, but there sure is a lot to think about. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Festive feasts abound all over town, and we’ve picked the best spreads—from full-on buffets to Italian meals—for you to pick from. If you’d rather dine at home, there are also suggestions on where to order roasted turkeys. Once you’ve got your food sorted, it’s time to find yourself a tree. We’ve got firs and nobles galore. Still feeling Grinchy? Warm up to the spirit of the season with a hot mulled wine, nog or chocolatey festive drink.
- Dec 03, 12
Closely following the successful opening of their Ap Lei Chau store, local design blog-slash-boutique Eclectic Cool has branched out to the center of the city with another store, adding to the collection of design and homeware shops in Sheung Wan.
- Nov 28, 12
Whether you’re rubbing shoulders with the otaku in Akihabara or teeny-bopping with the cosplayers in Harajuku, every district in this massive, sprawling metropolis has its own distinctive charm and quirkiness. Leanne Mirandilla goes exploring. Photos by Joey Ewen.
- Nov 28, 12
Studio Visit: Movana Chen Spotlight: Carmen Chan Spotlight: Tang Kwok-hin
- Nov 28, 12
- Nov 28, 12
- Nov 28, 12
Throwing a holiday party with no idea where to begin? Leanne Mirandilla goes straight to the party experts for their number one tips. With additional reporting by Andrea Lo.
- Nov 28, 12
Traditional Hong Kong crafts are being reinterpreted by a new generation of local designers. Andrea Lo and Leanne Mirandilla meet the original artisans, as well as the modern creators they’ve inspired.
- Nov 28, 12
Just as every couple is unique, so too are weddings. We take a peek at three very different but equally beautiful Hong Kong ceremonies. By Andrea Lo, Leanne Mirandilla and Lindsay Varty.
- Nov 28, 12
- Nov 15, 12
These creative Hongkongers are turning their hobby into a business by selling their homemade products.
- Nov 08, 12
Could hopping on a bike help save the environment, ease traffic congestion, add your voice to town planning decisions and improve your health all at the same time? We investigate whether taking up cycling could be the ultimate urban solution.
- Nov 08, 12
- Nov 07, 12
- Oct 29, 12
Been there, done that when it comes to China’s major metropolises? Then give these alternative destinations a whirl.
- Oct 28, 12
- Oct 16, 12
- Oct 16, 12
- Oct 16, 12
The best advice comes from those in the know. So we asked dining, nightlife and retail gurus for their favorite spots, and used their tips to lead us to even more insider spots, and so on… and, just like that, it turned into a bunch of chain reactions. To find out where to buy men’s shoes or the best new dessert joint in town, just follow the chains.
- Sep 30, 12
- Sep 30, 12
- Sep 30, 12
- Sep 30, 12
Too lazy/hungover to do a proper hike? These easily achievable strolls require minimal effort, but reap maximum rewards.
- Sep 11, 12
- Sep 06, 12
- Sep 05, 12
- Aug 30, 12
Latin food and nightlife is all the rage these days, so it’s only natural that the trend extends to shopping, too. Uterqüe (pronounced oo-ter-kay, for us plebs who don’t speak Spanish) is joining the ranks of Spanish outlets in Central with its first store in Asia, located in IFC Mall.
- Aug 24, 12
- Aug 15, 12
Hong Kong is a treasure trove of obscure gems and one-of-a-kind shops with a bizarrely specific stockroom. Here, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite places that deserve an entry in any self-respecting Hongkonger’s little black book—whether you’re looking for pet lizard or kung fu shoes. Go check ‘em out.
- Aug 13, 12
- Aug 13, 12
- Aug 03, 12
- Aug 03, 12
From flats to businesses, Hongkongers have to make every square foot count. Here’s how the city’s best do it.
- Jul 29, 12
In support of a proposal to turn the Kai Tak River area into a green community space, the Kai Tak River Green Corridor Community Education Project holds educational workshops for students and teachers, stages public performances and exhibits visual artwork both around the river and at 1a Space in To Kwa Wan. Artists and educators David Haley and Joanna Lee tell Leanne Mirandilla about the project and about the importance of environmental conservation in Hong Kong today.
- Jul 12, 12
- Jul 12, 12
- Jul 06, 12
Tired of hitting up the same old haunts during your weekend jaunts? We dug up some awesome new destinations across Asia.
- Jul 06, 12
- Jun 28, 12
Following the opening of its first store in Tsim Sha Tsui last year, another branch of Japanese lifestyle concept store Secret Corner has opened in the shopping mecca that is Causeway Bay. Carrying affordable Japanese brands like Versare, Jili and Agrimony, Secret Corner is a good spot for stocking up on light, summery clothes or picking up a gift.
- Jun 27, 12
Known for his work on Paris’s Centre Pompidou and the Millennium Dome in London, architect Lord Richard Rogers has been in the business for over 40 years, winning plenty of prizes and medals along the way. Having advised for the English government and worked on sustainability, he comes to Hong Kong for a retrospective at IFC Mall.
- Jun 22, 12
Voxfire Gallery presented an exhibition organized by Skullcandy that’s part of a greater project that’s been going on worldwide for two years—artwork with skateboards as a canvas. Leanne Mirandilla talks to (from left to right) curator Chris Keith and artists Jessica Lee, Peter Yull and Matt Bailey about their works and experiences.
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2006 - 2010Dartmouth CollegeB.A. in English
Activities: Sigma Epsilon Chi (The Tabard), International Student's Association, Dartmouth Free Press, The Dartmouth International -
2008 - 2008University of the West Indies, St. Augustine CampusStudent exchange program in English
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2004 - 2006Li Po Chun United World CollegeInternational Baccalaureate
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1999 - 2004Good Hope SchoolHigh school diploma
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