Asia - The Glass Magazine

Glass experiences cultural immersion at the Mondrian Hong Kong

March 6, 2024

SITTING in the centre of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong’s most vibrant neighbourhood, is the newly opened Mondrian Hong Kong. Launched in December 2023, the hotel promises to instil the city with a fresh take on lux...

Glass Goes Holidaying in Vietnam

Sean Sheehan

January 24, 2023

Asia, News, Travel, Vietnam

A HUMDINGER of a way to start a holiday in Vietnam is with Alma, a resort with twelve pools in its landscaped grounds plus private infinity-edged ones in each of the villa-style pavilions. It takes only a cou...

Santa Maria Novella debuts five new fragrances to celebrate the brand’s 800th anniversary

Julie Heinisch

March 30, 2022

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

ITALIAN luxury brand Santa Maria Novella has launched fives new home fragrances to celebrate the perfumery’s 800th anniversary. Through the five new aromatic creations, the brand explores each of the five co...

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts launch Summer by Design

Adina Ilie

July 5, 2021

Asia, Europe, Feature, Hong Kong, Italy, Travel

ROSEWOOD Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Summer by Design, a collection of purpose-led journeys designed to encourage exploration, discovery and connection among explorers across the globe. Conceived acco...

Chanel opens beauty studio at Fashion Walk, Hong Kong

Simone Williams

January 14, 2020

Beauty, News

CHANEL has celebrated the arrival of its first beauty studio by throwing a star-studded bash at the glittering Fashion Walk in Hong Kong. The meticulously presented Chanel Beauty Studio, in Hong Kong Attendee...

Glass enjoys a luxurious escape from the city at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

Amanda Bernstein

December 9, 2019

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

TOKYO will be catapulted into the limelight over the next 12 months – and for good reason. As in summer 2020, Tokyo will host the 2020 Olympics where over 600,000 overseas visitors are anticipated to head to th...

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong presents festive luxury in the Clouds by Ozone, Tom Ford Beauty & Lane Crawford

Cara Jenkins

December 5, 2019

Asia, Food & Drink, Hong Kong, News, Travel

TO WELCOME in the festive season, lavish rooftop bar Ozone is collaborating with the iconic luxury retail Lane Crawford to produce a unique collection of gifts by Tom Ford Beauty, in addition to an array of fab...

Shangri-La to debut new hotel experience in Zhoushan

Lexi Fadina

November 27, 2019

Feature, News, Travel

ONE OF the world’s premier developers, Shangri-La Group announced its debut of a new hotel experience in Zhoushan, China. The first phase of the project will focus on providing the guests with new smart technol...

A culinary paradise – Glass visits The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Cara Jenkins

November 19, 2019

Asia, Hong Kong, News, Travel

TO kick start your Christmas celebrations and give a cordial welcome to the imminent New Year, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is offering a host of cuisines sure to tantalise the tastebuds of every guest. Overlook...

Glass speaks with Xu Xi – the acclaimed author of Insignificance

Lily Rimmer

November 20, 2018

Books, Feature

FOR the last 20 years Xu Xi, the acclaimed author of both fiction and non-fiction, has been delving deeper into Hong Kong, its citizens, and its past, present and future. Her latest novel, Insignificance fits i...

Simon-Sinek and Matthew Upchurch in discussion at Virtuoso Travel Week 2018[6]

Glass attends Virtuoso Travel Week, Las Vegas

Amanda Bernstein

September 3, 2018

News, Travel

A TOTAL 6,000 travel professionals from around the globe converged on Las Vegas on Sunday August 12 for the opening of the 30th Virtuoso Travel Week. It is one of the world’s most renowned travel conferences wh...

Omega Her Time Exhibition Opens in Hong Kong

Lea Lindaas

June 18, 2018

Art, Exhibitions, Fashion, Jewellery and Watches, News

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AFTER being showcased in fashion capitals all over the world, Omega’s Her Time is headed for its next destination, Hong Kong. Following exhibitions in Milan, Moscow, Shanghai, Sydney, and Paris the women's time...

Glass visits the Amala, Bali

Lindsey Morgan

April 24, 2018

Asia, Feature, Travel

AFTER a hectic week, a great relief Leaving Hong Kong behind in the rain and heavy winds and falling temperatures. After a few hours flight ... Bali, known as The Island of The Gods,to be greeted by a soft warm...

Glass discovers the magic of the Aman Tokyo hotel – Urban Scale with Comfort

Vanessa Xinyi Mao

April 20, 2018

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

BASED IN Tokyo’s financial district Ōtemachi, the Aman Tokyo hotel amazes guests by its immense scale and balanced design, providing unbelievable luxury comfort on the top floors of the 38-story Ōtemachi Tower,...

Ilhwa Kim’s Sensory Portrait opens at HOFA Gallery

Jack Reed

April 11, 2018

Art, Exhibitions, News

ILHWA Kim’s Sensory Portrait is a spectacular example of contemporary Asian art. It mustn't be missed. Hosted by HOFA Gallery in London, the South Korean’s work blends sculpture with painting by marrying intric...

Asia Contemporary Art Show draws record crowds and sales

Jack Reed

April 3, 2018

Art, Exhibitions, News

THE 12th edition of the Asia Contemporary Art Show wrapped up late last month after welcoming a record 14,000 collectors and art enthusiasts over the course of four days. Such attendance could in part be due...

Discover the next big thing at Asia Contemporary Art Fair

Lucy Wai

January 8, 2018

Art, Exhibitions, News

THE Asia Contemporary Art Show will be returning for its 12th edition this Spring. Taking place at the Conrad Hong Kong, it will showcase the work of over 200 up-and-coming artists around the world, with a focu...

Glass revisits Asia de Cuba, St Martin’s Lane hotel, London

Allie Nawrat

November 30, 2017

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

GLASS was impressed by the relaunch of Asia de Cuba when celebrated Cuban chef Luis Pous was appointed Concept Executive chef in 2015 and recently decided to take a return visit to the Latin American and Asian ...

Yutaka Inagawa Floating Slime Story feature image

Floating Urban Slime/Sublime Exhibition opens at Art Gallery Miyauchi, Hiroshima

Louise Lui

November 21, 2017

Art, Avant Art, Feature, Photography

THROUGHOUT modern history, countless artists, writers and philosophers have sought to break free from “linear” and “logical” modes of thought in their own ways. There is a certain allure in the idea of accessin...

Glass previews exhibition – Floating Urban Slime/Sublime

Louise Lui

September 27, 2017

Art, Avant Art, Exhibitions, Feature

COMING soon ... Floating Urban Slime / Sublime, a contemporary, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary project led by Yutaka Inagawa. Participating practitioners are: Sze Yang Boo James Brooks, Hua Kuan Chen S...

Gucci launch #GUCCIGRAM TIAN

Sonia Akther

March 18, 2016

Fashion, News

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THE new spirit of Gucci is nothing if not culturally eclectic. Recent collections have seen the brand revisit and reimagine archives and none more uniquely than the current #GucciGram Tian. Developed from an ea...

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