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It'̓s Summer

Let the Living Be Easy+ElainE Daly

HautE WatcHEssHangHai BruncH

tHE laDy & tHE MOViEDato' Michelle Yeoh

WOK star!Ken Hom stars in Midsummer Nights Feast 2012

clOtHEs EncOuntErsJulien Macdonald OBE

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Contents

6 Glance EventsandhappeningsatStarhillGallerythisquarter.

7 Bowls of GoodnessDrinkyourwaytogoodhealth.

8 Summer Calling Theseasonforlookingyourelegantbest.

10 A Fashion Sensation StarhillGallery’srecentFashionWeekextravaganzabroughtallofthecity’sbeautifulpeopleoutforfourdaysofeye-poppingrunwaydisplays,bijoupartiesand,naturally,endlesssessionsofretailtherapy.

14 Moving NorthLigneRoset’s2012collectionfeaturesastrongScandinavianinfluence,bringingaclean,softmodestytoyourhome.

16 Top 10 Model,actressandsuccessfulInternetbusinesswoman,ElaineDalysharesherfavouritethingsaboutStarhillGallery.

18 Grace of Asia MichelleYeohpaystributetothecourageandgraceofNobelPeaceLaureateAungSanSuuKyiinthehigh-profilebiopic,TheLady.

22 Designer Life CelebratedWelshdesignerJulienMacdonaldOBEspeaksexclusivelytoStarhillabouthissourcesofinspiration,hishugely-populardiffusionlabelStarbyJulienMacdonaldcollectionforDebenhamandhisloveforanimals.

26 The Sands of 2012Inayearthathasgivenusvolatilityinworldpoliticsandglobaleconomics,it’snicetoknowthattimepiecesretainthatineffablecharmofsignallingthattomorrowisanewday.And,atStarhillGallery,you’llfindallthebrandsthatbringforththebestexpressionsoftimekeeping.

32 Posh AffairLadieslookingfortheultimateshoppingexperiencewouldloveAntoinette,thenewly-openedmulti-brandstoreinStarhillGallery.

34 No Place Like HomeTheseason’slatestfashionpicksprovethattheycansizzleanywhere,fromglitteringpartiesinthecitytosultryeveningsinyourownhome.

42 Wok Star GracingStarhillGallery’sannualMidsummerNightsFeastculinaryextravaganzathisyearisnoneotherthancelebratedchef,KenHom,oneoftheworld’sleadingauthoritiesonChinesecuisine.

44 Brunch Out!ColouryourweekendwithShanghaiBrunch,thelatestinStarhillGallery’sthemedofferingsatitskineticShook!restaurant.

46 Bright Lights DevelopmentsintechnologyhaveledtoIntensePulseLight(IPL)therapy,apainlessandeffectivewayoftreatingskinproblems.

ON THE COVERInspired by the recent Milan Fair and global Fashion Weeks, be inspired by fashion you'll feel right at home in. Printed long dress and bag, both from M Missoni. Aladino floor lamp; Talete curve armchair. [[

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ForewordI think George Gershwin got it right when he penned the lyrics, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” There’s so much to look forward to in this season and, at Starhill Gallery, we are ecstatic to bring you many wonderful experiences to lift your spirits and delight your heart.

At our Midsummer Nights Feast, we have chefs from Japan, France and China who will amaze you at our open-concept restaurant Shook!. Among them is Ken Hom, the star of BBC and a big personality in Chinese cuisine the world over. If happiness is in discovering your next great meal, then we are ready to make it happen.

We’ve also launched Debenhams on the Explore Floor which brings stylish British retailing to Starhill Gallery. Our guest-of-honour at the launch, fashion designer Julien Macdonald, is a familiar face not just to us but also to Hollywood’s A-List celebrities, many of whom are both loyal clients and good friends.

Speaking of celebs, our own Dato’ Michelle Yeoh was recently in Kuala Lumpur to promote her latest movie, The Lady, and Starhill was there for the story! If you haven’t already seen it, you simply must. It’s the perfect movie for her talents to shine and the story is both evocative and heart-rending.

To keep that cool summer breeze blowing, this issue of summer fun includes snaps from the launch of the recent Starhill Fashion Week, the opening of multi-label boutique Antoinette as well as our exciting new Shanghai-themed Sunday brunch.

It’s summer. The living should be easy.

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GLANCE

All about the latest happenings taking place in Kuala Lumpur’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination, Starhill Gallery.

STAY WITH USYTL Hotels launches yet another collection of exquisite and inspiring FullBoard Residents' packages in recognition of the support received fromMalaysian residents. Choose from one- and two-night stays at several of the award-winning resorts under the YTL Portfolio, including Pangkor Laut Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort and The Majestic Malacca. These packages start from RM799 per night and includes accommodation and meals. For more information or to reserve, tel: 03 2783 1000.

MoroSo MAKES ITS DEBUTItalian furniture brand Moroso has been designing sofas, armchairs and accessories since 1952, collaborating with international designers such as Ron Arad, Carlo Colombo, Enrico Franzolini, Marc Newson, Toshiyuki Kita and Patricia Urquiola. For the first time in Malaysia, these exquisite pieces are now available at its newly-opened outlet in Starhill Gallery. Be prepared to be spoilt for choice when choosing from its eclectic mix of household pieces, including Tomita Kazuhiko’s Ukiyo (lightweight steel end tables with kimono designs), the lovely Patricia Urquiola-designed Antibodi Chaise Lounge with Flowers and the striking African craftsmen weave trade-inspired Todd Boontje Shadowy Chair sunbed.

SIncErE FInE WATcHES nEW FlAgSHIp STorESpanning 12,000 sq ft of exquisite retail space, the newest and largest Sincere Fine Watches boutique in Malaysia spots an elegant yet avant-garde Victorian design, including a state-of-the-art audio visual theatre at its entrance to stimulate traditional windows of conventional stores, wood panelling and soft leathers juxtaposed against marble and wrought iron finishes within the store.

Starhill at a Glance

Bowls of GoodnessDrink your way to good health at Ah Yip Herbal Soup, the

latest offering at Starhill Gallery’s Feast Village.

The Feast Village at Starhill Gallery is the first of its kind in Malaysia, offering exotic cuisines from around the region in one single destination. The latest addition to the exquisite restaurants already here is Ah Yip Herbal Soup, a cosy eatery that specialises in nourishing herbal soups.

Established in 1993 by Cheng Keng Yip, these Chinese herbal soups contain unique, traditional ingredients with medicinal properties and are personally custom-mixed by the owner – himself a Chinese physician – to promote good

health and nourishment for our weary bodies. The popular Abalone and Cordycep soup, for example, aims to help relieve cough and acts as a tonic for the kidney and lungs, and is suitable for children and adults alike. There are also specific menus targeted at men and ladies.

For those looking for a fuller meal, Ah Yip Herbal Soup also serves nutritious noodles and rice dishes, desserts, herbal teas and freshly squeezed juices.

Open daily from 12pm-1am, tel: 03-9076 5633.

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It's that time of the year to look your most elegant best as the end of spring moves into glamorous summer.

Summer CallingStylist Max Mak Photograph Eric Chow

From left: ‘MILADYS’ classic red patent leather pumps, Sergio Rossi. Snake print sling bag, Christian Dior. Studded bow pink leather heels, Red Valentino. Snake skin textured leather pump, Casadei @ Antoinette. Beaded

fur-trimmed clutch, Fendi. Embroidered white heels, Shiatzy Chen. ‘TURBO’ brown leather clutch with inlaid metal studs, Sergio Rossi. Snake print leather tote bag, Christian Dior. Patent leather beige platform heels, Casadei @ Antoinette.

DESIREDESIRE

Starhill Gallery’s recent Fashion Week extravaganza brought all of the city’s

beautiful people out for four days of eye-popping runway displays, bijou parties and, naturally, endless sessions of retail therapy.

Text by Diana Khoo Photos by KK Yong & Corrina Foong

A Fashion Sensation

1. The Starhill Tea Salon proved a stylish spot for the launch of StarhillFashion Week 2012. 2. Striping it rich with M Missoni.3. Omar Shariff Dalton. 4. Dato' Yasmin Yusuff, Nadine Ann Thomas, Arianna Teoh and Ning Baizura. 5. Dato' Yasmin Yusuff, Amarjit Chhina, Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, Arianna Teohand Hans Isaac.6. Joey G at work.7. Yulia Dolmatova, Ida Lokman, Professor Dato' Jimmy Choo and Dato' Yeoh Soo Min.

It was, literally, glamour on tap for four days running at Kuala Lumpur’s temple of luxury, Starhill Gallery. Having launched its Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week to great success, the retail enclave buzzed with style for the entire duration as its shiny tenants, big names like M Missoni, Red Valentino and Shiatzy Chen, took the opportunity to ramp up the glamour quotient by staging fashion shows as well as host champagne-fuelled celebrations.

The Fashion Week itself was launched at the elegant Starhill Tea Salon, where a host of statuesque beauties, including beauty queens Andrea Fonseka, Deborah Henry and Arianna Teoh, turned up to support the event. Actor Hans Isaac was also spotted in the crowd, as was sultry songbird Ning Baizura and renowned shoe-wear designer, Professor Dato’ Jimmy Choo. As guests nibbled on canapés and sipped inventive cocktails, DJ-about-town Joey G got the rhythm going.

One of the highlights of the event was the buzz surrounding Starhill Gallery’s two new multi-label boutiques. Named Leo and Antoinette, respectively,

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male and female fashionistas alike can now indulge their love for stylish labels like Paul & Joe, Allesandro Dell’Acqua, Roberto Cavalli, Casadei and Cesare Paciotti in just two beautifully-appointed stores.

Style-watchers who love nothing more than the vibe of a runway showcase were not disappointed either. Willowy models sashayed around wearing the latest creations dreamed up by Khoon Hooi and Faisol Abdullah for Jendela KL – two very different styles, assuredly, but both at the very top tier of Malaysian fashion creativity. Khoon Hooi’s collection was a clear herald of spring, with origami flower prints and embroidery signalling a strong streak of femininity, while Jendela KL’s signature batik accents evoked all the nuances of romance, resorts and tropical languidness. Not to be outdone, European chic, encapsulated by brands like Kenzo Femme and Homme and McQ Alexander McQueen, went on display next. With McQ’s rock ‘n’ roll glamour paired with Kenzo’s sense of whimsy, the guests were, needless to say, thrilled.

With the season’s looks all temptingly in-store at Starhill Gallery, there’s no better time than now to sort out your wardrobe. A fashion temptation? You said it.

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Luxury

At this year’s Milan Fair, which translates in the local parlance as Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the multitude of brands and the plethora of new offerings

for the home was mindboggling, to say the least. It would take a healthy person a brisk 20-minute stroll to get from one end of the fairground to the direct opposite – and that’s without the slightest deviation. So, amidst this frenetic activity, throngs of people and constant discovery, the Ligne Roset booth afforded a great delight for those who visited. This was so because the brand’s 2012 collection, so finely attuned to the gentle, pure modernity of Scandinavian design, served as an oasis of calm in this maelstrom of activity.

Ligne Roset’s 2012 collection features a strong Scandinavian influence, bringing a clean, soft modesty to your home.

Text by Kenneth Tan Photography by Ligne Roset

Moving North

The first impact is visual: the use of soft colours, pastels and natural materials, primarily wood, creates the idea of early spring, when the gentle blush of nature’s palette seeps into the world. It’s an altogether relaxing sensation, made even more so by the caressing tactility of the upholstery and fluid, undulating lines of pieces such as sofas, rugs and even a lamp. A key example lies in the Élysée, the curvaceous red settee that first adorned the private apartments of Claude and Georges Pompidou. It returns this year with subtler-coloured upholstery but bearing the same curves conferred to it by designer Pierre Paulin some four decades ago.

Continuing this trend of softness is Ligne Roset’s Menhir rug, the creation of Catalan duo Damaris & Marc, whose partnership

Counter clockwise: One of the concept rooms set up by Ligne Roset at the Milan Fair; Numero 111's Olive table lamp shows sensitivity to form and material; Pierre Paulin, designer of the Élysée settee; Lætitia Florin is one of the designers featured by Ligne Roset for the first time; the Élysée settee reimagined for modern times; Florin's Bidum storage container.

birthed asymmetrical contours and irregular polygons of 200cm by 250cm. With its grey and blue hues, the Menhir is coded into being a starkly simple abstraction of a Scandinavian landscape almost.

Another great recall of austere Scandinavian scapes comes from the Olive table lamp, working off the principle of an illuminated chest. This creation, by the trio who call themselves Numéro 111, is the final result of two designers and an architect from St Etienne, whose call to design rests squarely on sensitivity to form and material. That much is proven with the Olive that diffuses light from an epoxy lacquered steel shade. Its exterior comes in a choice of three sobering colours: anthracite, silk grey or pastel turquoise.

In all, the creative efforts of up to 80 designers were tasked to the 100 new pieces unveiled by Ligne Roset this year. Of them, 25 names feature for the first time ever on the brand’s roll call, including that of Lætitia Florin, a graduate of industrial design from Lausanne’s ECAL. Her unique take on design proposes that objects should not require too much discussion; rather than provoke, they

are allowed to speak for themselves in a simple way. The storage accessory Bidum, her freshman effort for Ligne Roset, is thus made as an observation of lines and grids, a design that builds from the base and ends in a cathartic, perfect circle.

There was still time at Ligne Roset’s booth to appreciate its offerings for the garden. In a setting that can be described as both pastoral and yet dryadic, the works of Philippe Nigro and François Azambourg were displayed. The former’s Résille is a nod to eco-chic with indoor-outdoor usage. As for the latter, his choice of the name Grillage would certainly serve up clues as to the outlook of his designs. This winner of the 2004 Grand Prix du Design de Paris and triple winner of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs’ Top Plastique competition folds a sheet of metal, origami-style, to create hypnotic mesh-like furniture, complemented with an optional quilted cover should one’s heart desire so. If discovery is half the fun, then the words of creative director Michel Roset on the Grillage should certainly tempt you to the Ligne Roset store. In a word, Roset describes the comfort of the Grillage chair as ‘unimaginable’.

Top 10

She’s Got It!Model, actress and successful Internet businesswoman, Elaine Daly makes everything look like a fashionable walk in the park. Here, she shares with us her Top 10 favourite things about Starhill Gallery.

H aving completed high school at the age of 14, graduating with a law degree with honours at 19 and being crowned Miss Malaysia/

Universe in 2003, it’s safe to say Elaine Daly is one of the lucky few who possess an incredible measure of both beauty and brains. One of Malaysia’s best-known faces today, she manages a busy portfolio that includes modelling, emceeing at high-profile gigs, acting and managing a thriving Internet business, thedalystore.com, which sells beautiful snakeskin handbags and accessories, with aplomb.

I love Starhill Gallery’s luxurious yet tranquil vibe. I particularly love its quirky retail mix and the whimsically-named floor levels, like Adorn and Relish.

I’m a big fan of Jaeger-LeCoultre and I’ve been visiting its store ever since it opened in Starhill Gallery many years back. I feel as if I’ve grown with the brand and my favourite model is definitely the Reverso Duetto.

Starhill Gallery’s Feast Village is a favourite of mine. I love eating at Koryo-Won, which serves delicious Korean, and Shook! I like its open-plan concept and the feeling of dining amidst so much space.

Nothing beats the decadent yet friendly atmosphere of the Starhill Tea Salon.

Definitely one of the more indulgent places in which to enjoy an afternoon latte. Khoon Hooi is one of Malaysia’s most

talented designers and I love how he brings such international style to his designs. His attention to detail is what I look for in clothing and they really are such very pretty dresses!

I need an iron fix sometimes and have cravings ever so often for a good, juicy steak, and I think Jake’s Charbroil Steaks at the Feast Village does really good ones.

I do a lot of emceeing work at Starhill Gallery and I love coming here early so I can just browse around and look at all the stores, which are filled with the loveliest things. It’s a perfect place to get into the luxury frame of mind.

I am a big fan of M Missoni’s colourful printed fashions and I am in the midst of injecting serious colour into my black-dominated wardrobe.

V also very definitely stands for Valentino and his gowns are to-die-for gorgeous!

The Shanghai Restaurant might not be part of Starhill Gallery per se but I do love going there, especially for this dish featuring par-boiled duck’s eggs served with bird’s nest. It’s indulgent and delicious. You have to try it!

Some of Elaine Daly's favourite things from Starhill: (from top) colourful bags from M Missoni; Khoon Hooi's pretty dresses and Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso Duetto.

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The story of Aung San Suu Kyi is not unfamiliar to most urban Asians. The daughter of the martyred General Aung San, considered by many to be the founding father of modern-day Burma, Daw Suu, as she is affectionately known,

was living the life of a simple Oxford housewife, married to an English university don and contented with bringing up her two young sons. Having gone home on what was to have been a short visit to Burma to tend to her mother, the prominent Burmese diplomat Khin Kyi, who’d suffered a stroke, Daw Suu was never to see her Oxford home again for over the next two decades. The junta who’d ruled Burma with an iron-fist promptly kept

Michelle Yeoh in a scene from The Lady. The former Bond girl says the film is, ultimately, a love story.

Michelle Yeoh pays tribute to the courage and grace of Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the high-profile biopic, The Lady.

Text by Diana Khoo

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Daw Suu under house arrest once a party campaigning for democratic change made her its de facto figurehead.

Having recently been released from more than 20 years of house arrest, Daw Suu’s story has finally made it to the big screen in a movie entitled, simply, The Lady, alluding to Daw Suu’s immense courage and grace in the face of great adversity. Bringing this film to life are Malaysian-born Michelle Yeoh, the glamorous former Bond girl and star of hits like the martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha, and acclaimed producer Luc Besson of Le Grand Bleu and The Fifth Element fame. “I was the one who pursued the role,” says Yeoh during a recent press conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. “I had read in the papers that someone was looking to make a movie about the story of Aung San Suu Kyi and I immediately phoned my manager in Los Angeles to find out who… I wanted it to be my story; I wanted to make the movie!”

With Besson on board, Yeoh immediately threw herself into preparing for the role, learning Burmese and embarking on an intense workout regime. She recalls meeting Daw Suu’s son, Kim Aris, in London during the making of the movie, who’d commented: “You know, May May (Daw Suu) is a lot slimmer than you”, to which Yeoh laughed and promptly replied: “I thought you were a big fan of mine.” Successfully shedding 9kgs and having built up more stamina and endurance for the hard work ahead, Yeoh also studied with a tutor, learning, not just Burmese, but every nuance of Daw Suu in her bid to portray her perfectly. “I can actually give great political speeches in Burmese now but still can’t hold a proper conversation,” she laughs.

“This movie is a labour for all of us involved, especially Rebecca (Frayn, the screenwriter) and David (Thewlis, who plays Daw Suu’s husband Michael Aris). It has been a very difficult journey, from the moment we embarked on this project. You must remember Daw Suu was almost completely isolated from the world and her family then,” shares Yeoh. “When we decided to do this film, it was without contact with her, although we did meet some of her family, who gave us their blessing. No one was sure how the junta would react. But, ultimately, The Lady is a love story… it is a story about love; an enduring,

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incredible love from a husband who truly understood who his wife was. I’ve always believed, when you love someone, you don’t try to change them… and you help them whenever you can. I sometimes think this movie should’ve been called The Lady and the Gentleman.”

“We should also remember,” continues Yeoh, “that, although it was Daw Suu’s decision to remain in her country and not return to England, it was still a choice… albeit a very hard one. It proved to be very hard on her children and knowing she couldn’t be with her husband on his dying bed. But she had made up her mind to remain with her people and to, one day, bring democracy to Burma.”

We shouldn’t, after all, have expected anything less from the daughter of General Aung San, the man who brought freedom to Burma, although Daw Suu was only two when he was assassinated. The guiding hand of her mother, Khin Kyi, had also gone a long way in instilling a great sense of grace and filial piety, not just towards her family, but also to the people of Burma, which Daw Suu has always lived out with dignity and elegance, despite the hardship and huge personal sacrifices she had to make – from living in dilapidation to being denied her children, and the omnipresent threat of the junta which had done its utmost to brand her a traitor and for being unpatriotic, primarily for marrying a foreigner and being educated overseas.

“This movie could’ve gone the way of The Killing Fields,” adds Yeoh. “But we didn’t want to do a politically-driven story. After all, you can watch that on the news every day. We wanted people to see an incredible love story.” Certainly, Yeoh has already received feedback for The Lady, with some people telling her how they were moved to tears while watching it. “I feel very happy when people tell me that. It means the movie has touched their emotions and that is, after all, what the magic of cinema is all about.”

Although, to date, Daw Suu has yet to watch The Lady, Yeoh is hesitant. “I didn’t make this movie for Daw Suu to watch as it will be very sad for her to see the story

about a beautiful couple, forcibly kept apart for so long… no, it will be too sad. I wouldn’t want her to see it. But, as the actor, my job is to do it right; not just because of who Daw Suu is but also what she ultimately represents – to the Burmese people and to her cause. The Lady, at the end of it all, is also an incredible story about a good human being and, if more of that can go around, it’ll be a much better world indeed.”

“It’s a highly emotional movie to watch,” she continues. “But I’ve since become good friends with Kim (Aris) and, after a private screening we held for the family, he came up to me and said: ‘It’s all good’.” And when asked the inevitable question if making this movie has inspired Yeoh to take up politics, she cocks an eyebrow before responding with a resounding ‘no’. “It’s hard enough acting, let alone being a politician,” she states firmly. “It’s a very different kind of work and I think I’ll leave it to the professionals.”

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If you’ve been following the success of British fashion worldwide, chances are you’ll have come across the name Julien Macdonald. Born in Wales in 1971, his first encounter with clothing was being taught knitting by his mother. After graduating with a Master’s Degree from the Royal College of Art,

Macdonald promptly found work – with Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, no less. Over the years, Macdonald has been a firm favourite of the stars and his creations are usually as megawatt as the celebrities themselves.

Here, in an exclusive interview with Starhill, Macdonald shares his inspirations, his diffusion label Star by Julien Macdonald and his animal farm.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?It has to be working with Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel as well as his own eponymous label. I remember, during one finale of his fabulous catwalk shows, Karl was so happy with my work that he took me down the catwalk with him! It was such a shock and honour, and, in a single moment, the fashion world knew who Julien Macdonald was. I spent three very happy years working with Karl, who is truly one of the greatest designers in the world. Some of the happiest days of my life were spent working with him.

Your designs have long been favoured by the stars, including Beyonce Knowles, Heidi Klum and Kate Beckinsale. But which celebrity do you think rocked the look for one of your designs best?Meeting Beyonce, who is such an incredible music icon, was a dream for me – I love her music and am one of her biggest fans. Getting the opportunity to design for her was

Celebrated Welsh designer Julien Macdonald OBE speaks exclusively to Starhill about his sources of inspiration, his hugely-popular diffusion label Star by Julien Macdonald collection for Debenham and his love for animals. Text by Diana Khoo

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amazing as her beauty embodies everything I am inspired by. She is confident, strong and intelligent! The dress I designed for her was a signature Julien Macdonald knitted mini dress in bright yellow, which she wore to promote her new album on Good Morning America.

What are your main sources of inspiration? The inspiration for all my collections comes from the same starting point, be it art, music or travel. My Debenhams range takes inspiration from my main Julien Macdonald collection. It is like a diffusion line of this main line, but at a fraction of the price.

What are the key items to buy from your Star by Julien Macdonald collection for Debenhams this season?The stripe colour block dress; the floral print blazer and trousers; a coral zip-back dress and a white tuxedo dress. All by Star by Julien Macdonald.

Your Star range is also incredibly diverse, ranging from clothing to vases and even wine charms. What frame of mind do you adopt when designing with such diversity?I have always had a fascination with Hollywood movie stars and I often think of them living exotic and decadent lifestyles, and always looking glamorous. I imagine their homes filled with exquisite art, colourful vases and champagne flutes – everything you’d expect from a star!

So, what’s a Star by Julien Macdonald woman like?The Star by Julien Macdonald woman is an imaginary Hollywood star living the dream, for whom nothing is

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impossible and where everything is accessible with the click of a button. She is always elegant, loves fashion and turns heads whenever she walks into a room. And everyone in the room will want to get to know who the Julien Macdonald woman is.

You originally wanted to be an artist after seeing a Monet painting. What made you change your mind?

As a young boy in art college, I attended life-drawing classes and would draw figures draped in fabric. I

noticed myself spending more time focused on the fabric than the figure itself. This confirmed

my love for textiles and fabrics. While I love art and Monet, deep down I knew I was

meant for fashion, which I decided then to pursue with a passion.

When would you say you’ve ‘made it’ as a designer?

Never, as I always believe you’re only as good as your last collection. I want to remain ahead

You live in Notting Hill. What are you favourite things about it?Definitely Portobello Market on a Friday – it is filled with inspiration, from the vintage clothes to the incredible art. The restaurants in this area are eclectic and my favourites would be The Granger on Westbourne Grove and The Ledbury on Ledbury Road. I am also passionate about antiques and Golborne Road has many amazing stores, perfect for finding peculiar ornaments for your home. Another favourite is Golborne Market on a Saturday, which has even more incredible antique stalls.

You also have a pet Amazon macaw. What’s the fascination with colourful birds?He’s actually a noisy Scarlet Macaw parrot named James, after the movie star James Dean. My fascination with animals stems from an early age, really. I currently have a Miniature Doberman, a Scarlet Macaw and will soon be getting a Weimaraner dog. I love the breed and think they look so chic with their velvety grey coat and temperament. I’m looking forward to adding one more to my animal farm. After all, my name is Macdonald.

Star & Diamond by Julien Macdonald collection are available at Debenhams, Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur.

of my game, work hard and hope the customers and critics continue to love what I do. The ultimate sign of a successful designer is time or, rather, staying power and, luckily enough, I’ve been in the fashion industry for 20 years already.

You also hold an OBE for your services to fashion. What was the moment like?I was absolutely over the moon to receive an OBE from HM Queen Elizabeth II. It was definitely one of my career highlights, being able to go to Buckingham Palace and meeting Her Majesty herself. It’s definitely one of the greatest recognitions a designer could ever hope to receive.

What’s a typical day like for you in London?My routine changes from day to day, but I usually wake up at 6am and head out for my run around Hyde Park with Jake, my miniature Doberman. I get in to the office at 9am to start my day, which often includes meetings, lunches and private client consultations. When I finally get some Julien time, I like to stay in late at the office for some peace and quiet, to work on designing the collection.

Counter clockwise: According to Macdonald, the Star line is for the elegant woman who loves fashion and turns heads whenever she walks into a room; Accessories by Julien Macdonald; Macdonald designed this knitted mini dress in bright yellow that Beyonce wore on the show Good Morning America; Selections from Diamond by Julien Macdonald line at Debenhams.

Opening page: The Happy Sport Chrono Mystery Pink chronograph from Chopard sparkles with pink sapphires and diamonds. 1. The cygnet-shaped Black Plumage is one-half of Boucheron’s piece de resistance in 2012. 2. A Lange & Söhne continues its winning streak with proposed models that recall the brand’s history of crafting timepieces for kings.

In a year that has given us volatility in world politics and global economics, it’s nice to know that timepieces retain that ineffable charm of signalling that tomorrow is a new day. At Starhill Gallery, one finds brands that bring forth the best expressions of timekeeping. Here is a rundown of the stars that shone at the watch fairs this year.

The Sands of 2012

E arly this year, in wintry alpine Geneva, the constellation that is the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie glittered with its customary novelties. Among them

was Audemars Piguet’s 40th anniversary tribute to the Royal Oak, the Gerald Genta design that has since earned its place in the pantheon of high horology icons. Its 1972 birth has its roots in a legend that says it was designed in a single night. Purists will love that, upon closer inspection, the Royal Oaks

of today bear the same DNA as the original – from the dial with a tapisserie pattern to an octagonal bezel with eight polished hexagonal screws of white gold.

Meanwhile, the always-exciting Roger Dubuis made the news as the only watch manufacture to produce all of its movements in accordance with the criteria of the revamped Poinçon de Genève. This mark of quality issued by the Canton of Geneva is a rigorous examination of watchmaking credibility that became even more so under newer and more stringent guidelines. Roger Dubuis also revealed, to great fanfare, its four

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distinct universes of Player, Warrior, Venturer and Diva, corresponding to its four main lines that are La Monagesque, Excalibur, Pulsion and Velvet, respectively.

This year, the leading l ight of Saxon watchmaking, A Lange & Söhne, launched its grand cru of the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, a piece of mechanical wizardry that requires a single correction to the day in the year 2100. On the other hand, the 2012 vintage of IWC was all about making the dreams of

boys come true – boys who dream of aviation, taking flight and soaring into the blue yonder. Its range of Pilot timepieces recall the design language of the brand’s very first aviation-linked timepieces some 76 years ago, a tribute to the bravery of fighter pilots and the thrill of battling G-forces.

Among the brands who have epitomised high horology for a better part of a century is Jaeger-LeCoultre, who presented its Duomètre collection this year. It revises the entire construction of a timepiece, a revolution in horology that has birthed a Dual-Wing mechanism, and, in its Duomètre à

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Another brand (and also person) who is never a stranger to breaking convention is Richard Mille. His timepieces that adorn the wrists of tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, Formula One driver Felipe Massa and Augusta-winning golfer Bubba Watson have shown their durable qualities, despite the complicated micromechanics within, to withstand punishing use. This year, Mille decided to embark on a tour de force, crafting the case of the RM056 entirely out of sapphire crystal. The machining of this material into a single case took about 1,000 hours, an arduous but intensely rewarding task as it confers an imperious hardness of nine on the Mohs scale on the timepiece.

From Geneva, we move on to Basel where the world-famous BaselWorld takes place – the largest jewellery and timepiece fair in the world. Here, with the snows beginning

3. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur is a swashbuckling example of exuberant style, precision mechanics and all-round masculinity. 4. IWC takes to the skies with its rendition of Pilot watches, with sub-dials and indications that draw from fighter jets instrumentation.

5.The Romain Jerome Moon Invader is a dark interpretation shaped by the steel of Apollo 11, the first vessel to land humans on the lunar surface. 6. A nautical theme pervades Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Spin Time Regatta, augmented by the rotating blocks which signal the elapsed time for skippers to manoeuvre their yachts to the starting line. 7. Armand Nicolet of Tramelan is a determinedly individualistic range, drawing its DNA from the Jura Bernese and vintage movements of the 1950s. 8. Among Jaeger-LeCoultre’s novelties this year is the Reverso Répétition Minutes à Rideau Venise, with bridges and dial in blue gold.

to thaw, the dazzling sight of timepieces unleashed upon the public was enough to warm the spirits of any timepiece connoisseur. On the posh Louis Vuitton barge moored on the Rhine, the Tambour Spin Time Regatta captivated onlookers with its distinctly nautical character. Its white golf case and alligator strap features a red push button that activates the Regatta complication, a countdown function that measures the elapsed time in the lead-up to the race.

If it’s a race you want, Chopard proposes a range of outstanding timepieces, each of which are inspired by the DNA of racing. The Happy Sport Chrono Mystery Pink chronograph includes two pink sapphires amongst the recognisable moving diamonds, while the underside of the pink-stitched strap takes on an intense fuchsia. The L.U.C collection, an acronym of founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard, is another example of what a genuine manufacture can bring to the table. Under the leadership of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the more horology-minded of the two sibling co-presidents, the L.U.C timepieces this year are both chronometer-

certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) and also carry the vaunted Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark. Its coup de grace, the L.U.C 8HF is the first ever movement with a high-frequency escapement, beating at double the regular frequency of most mechanical movements. At 57,600 vibrations a second, this movement is also the first high-frequency escapement to bear the COSC certification.

In the realms of the outworldly, none can come close to Romain Jerome’s iconoclastic creations. Its privileged access to historical relics, such as steel from The Titanic, the volcanic ash of Iceland’s infamous Eyjafjallajökull and material of the Apollo 11, is the reason why it has cast an aura of mystique over its brand territory. The Moon Invader 40, released this year, is a tribute to the 41-years of the Apollo 11’s arrival on the lunar plane, the first time ever humans – namely Neil Armstrong and Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin – set foot on extra-terrestrial geography. Steel and fragments of the Apollo 11 were forged into the 40mm case of this model, while on the caseback, a grainy-textured pattern with a medallion incorporates Moon Silver, a patented Romain Jerome silver alloy that contains actual moon rock with low-oxidisation properties.

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A somewhat esoteric air also surrounds Armand Nicolet, the timepiece brand that lies in Tramelan, a little town in the Bernese Jura. Its production of limited edition timepieces is determined by a small quantity of vintage movements that have been quietly nestling in storerooms for a good part of half a century: movements that have been carefully restored, tuned and encased in modern-day pieces. These limited editions are augmented by a contemporary collection that draw from harmonious clean lines and technical complications, including complete calendar, moon and date, big date chronograph or just the prosaic day and date.

Movements, however, give way to material in Omega’s Ceragold, an intricate eight-stage bonding process of 18K gold and ceramic. This material becomes home to the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph and the Omega Co-Axial calibre. Materials of a largely different kind, this time straw, feature in the Hermès Arceau. The straw, derived from a single farm in France, is painstakingly made by artisans into a hypnotic marquetry that decorates the dial of a 41mm white gold timepiece.

The idea of travel, common or even reviled in an increasingly globalised world, is reinvigorated by Davidoff’s throwback to a more classical time – the golden age of travel. Its Gent Automatic Velero GMT is a refined use of design language and functions that remind its beholder of the finer points of crossing continents and time zones. Its second time zone operates with the name of the city corresponding to the hour in the locale.

Despite the languid character of Davidoff’s offering, adrenaline is never far away at BaselWorld – and Hublot makes sure of that with its Big Bang Ferrari. This 45.5mm case features the proprietary scratch-resistant 18K Magic Gold case, while the doughty looking dial is powered by a UNICO manufacture movement – a calibre likened to the 12-cylinder engine of Ferrari.

Beyond pumping adrenaline, high temperature-forged material and extra-terrestrial substances, BaselWorld also sees the sublime qualities of gemstones. Boucheron, no stranger to audacious creations, unveils its ode to perfect love with matching cygnet timepieces. While the heart of these complementary timepieces ticks with the august Girard-Perregaux movement, it is the body of this unique-shaped timepiece that intensifies emotions. Its Black Plumage variant is made with an assortment of 1,380 black spinels and blue and violet sapphires, while the White Plumage shines with 100 blue sapphires and over 700 round sapphires. If there’s anything created that can measure the sands of time, surely this must be it.

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Posh AffairLadies looking for the ultimate shopping experience would love Antoinette, the newly-opened multi-brand store in Starhill Gallery.

Shopp ing can be a daunting and laborious task – and the people behind Antoinette , the latest boutique in Starhill Gallery, are

fully aware of this. Set up to create the ultimate shopping experience for its customers, the multi-brand ladies boutique offers the best of fashion in a comfortable setting with a vintage flair: plush, pink padded walls, imported Italian furniture at the welcome lounge and huge walk-in closet-sized dressing rooms.

The labour of love of Ida Lokman, General Manager of Niche Retailing, Antoinette houses an assortment of international brands – some making their début on Malaysian shores – and stocks everything a woman needs for the perfect outfit, from scarves and necklaces to sandals and high heels. It is the perfect one-stop destination to put together an ensemble, whether for work or play, day or night.

The line-up of brands at Antoinette includes: Alessandro Dell’Acqua, B a l l i n , C a s a d e i , C e s a re P. , Dsquared2, Fratelli Rossetti, JB Martin, Jean Paul Gaultier, KENZO, NSEW, P.A.R.O.S.H., VICINI by Giuseppe Zanotti , Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto, and Zanellato.

Antoinette is located at UG8 & UG9, Adorn Floor, Starhill Gallery Tel: +603 2144 7688

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Our picks frOm AntOinette Some of the items from the multi-brand store that will brighten your wardrobe.

Casadei“Shoes, like a mirror, reflect every woman’s personal and unique expression,” believes Italian designer Casadei, whose resumé includes working with renowned shoe masters Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti and Manolo Blahnik. An all Italian success story, Casadei produces made-in-Italy footwear of sophisticated workmanship for confident women who are not afraid to push fashion’s boundaries.

dsquared2Founded in 1984 by Canadian twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten, the brand is a combination of irreverent Canadian wit, refined Italian tailoring and attention to detail – the very foundations of today’s Dsquared2 philosophy. Fans of the brand include Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Rihanna and Christina Aguilera. Our favourites are the funky, jelly-like Gomma Leaf Ballerina Flats.

Jean Paul GaultierThe enfant terrible of fashion, JPG has provoked audiences of his runway shows by using plus-sized and elderly models, and even reinstated the popularity of man-skirts. He’s also known as one of the industry’s master tailors, with designs that combine the playfulness of street wear

with formality. Antoinette currently stocks selected pieces from his Spring/Summer 2012 collection, including the colourful Hawaii-printed satchel – just what you need for a weekend getaway.

P.a.r.O.s.H.Paolo Rosello Second Hand (P.A.R.O.S.H.) originated in 1980 when designer Rossello began customising vintage clothes and redesigning them with embroidery, beads and sequined handcrafts, giving them a breath of new life. One of his star pieces, a beige sleeveless dress featuring V-neck and V-back, has silver-tone sequins and sheer beige panels on the front, and is the perfect dazzling outfit for a night out.

ZanellatOWhen it comes to leather bags, Italian accessories designer Franco Zanellato’s luxurious products are firm favourites. La Postina, his newly launched messenger bags series, is directly inspired by the bag his grandfather used to deliver letters and packages with his bike. To make them more authentic, an agreement with the Italian Post was made to allow the designer to use the same latches that were on the mailmen’s bags in the 1950s, resulting in a luxurious, spacious lined bag suitable for hand, shoulder or cross carry.

Wok StarGracing Starhill Gallery’s annual

Midsummer Nights Feast culinary extravaganza this year is none

other than celebrated chef, Ken Hom, one of the world’s leading authorities on Chinese cuisine.

I n an era where chefs are celebrities and food an obsession, it’s always nice to meet the pioneers – the ones who helped start the fire and keep the flame burning. Meet Ken Hom, one of the world’s best-known exponents on the art of Chinese cooking. Coming to Kuala Lumpur this

July, the American-born chef of Cantonese origin is best known for his BBC television series, Ken Hom’s Chinese Cookery, which premiered in 1984. Now, with several television shows under his apron and over a dozen books teaching wannabe wok stars how to make dishes that range from easy fried rice to cold Sichuan-style chicken salad, it’s clear his culinary skills and incredible way of connecting with people, be it in person or via the airwaves, has enabled Chinese food to reach an even wider audience, particularly in the west.

It would seem the Kitchen God himself smiled on Hom as his big break

came in 1982 by way of another culinary luminary

– Madhur Jaffrey. [[Born in Arizona, Hom’s career began at the age of 11, by helping out in his uncle’s Chinese restaurant in Chicago. This stood him in good stead as he used his know-how to teach cooking classes as a means of helping him pay his school fees. Having armed himself with a degree in art history from the University of California in Berkeley, it would seem the Kitchen God himself smiled on Hom as his big break came in 1982 by way of another culinary luminary – Madhur Jaffrey. The celebrated Indian chef and author had noticed Hom giving cooking lessons and recommended him to the BBC, who’d been looking for a Chinese chef to produce a new series. Needless to say, it was a big hit, while his debut cooking companion book remains one of BBC Books’ biggest-selling cookbooks ever.

Although semi-retired now, the affable Hom continues to travel extensively, dividing his time between France (where he lives) and Bangkok, where he has a restaurant called Maison Chin. This July, be among the privileged palates to enjoy Hom’s legendary cuisine at this year’s Cuisine & Couture-themed feast.

Shook! at Starhill Gallery’s Midsummer Nights Feast, taking the theme of Cuisine & Couture, celebrates fine food and high fashion this year from 12 to 18 July, featuring Chef Ken Hom.

MANABU OGAWA,JApANThe Hokkaido native’s distinctive culinary style, which blends classical French techniques with fresh-as-can-be Hokkaido produce, is not to be missed. Acclaimed as one of the great

masters of sushi and teppanyaki, Chef Ogawa is currently based in Niseko, Japan.

FLORENT pASSARD, FRANcEHaving cut his teeth in some of France’s most renowned Michelin-starred restaurants, Chef Passard is used to serving (and delighting) the rich and famous. Having come from the luxurious Muse Hôtel De

Luxe in Saint-Tropez, expect a meal infused with both taste and style.

KEVIN cApE, chINAThose who’ve travelled on the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express would know it’s no mean feat conjuring up gourmet meals from a narrow, perpetually-in-

motion kitchen. But Chef Cape has done all that and more, most recently helping Shook! Shanghai, the signature restaurant at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, win a host of accolades, including ‘Number One Restaurant in Shanghai’ by TripAdvisor and ‘Best Modern Restaurant’ in Modern Weekly’s Best Restaurant Awards 2011.

CHEF’S CONSTELLATIONFour other international star chefs will also be cooking at this year’s Midsummer Nights Feast.

WAI LOOK chOW,MALAySIAFrom his famous bouillabaisse to his interesting black rice ice cream, Chef Wai (as he is known) has long thrilled the palates of Malaysia’s culinary cognoscenti as well as

celebrities like supermodel Elle Macpherson, actresses Anna Friel and Kiera Knightly, and F1 stars Ralph Schumacher and Felipe Massa. Chef Wai is the head of YTL restaurants in Starhill Gallery.

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Colour your weekend with Shanghai Brunch, the latest in

Starhill Gallery’s themed offerings at its kinetic Shook! restaurant.

There’s usually an energetic, even electrifying atmosphere at Shook! restaurant. Its live action counters hustle with zoned-in chefs preparing delicate, delicious plates of food. Meanwhile, waiters take orders, serve up food and pour glass upon glass of bubbly

to add a visual frisson to the scene. Now, imagine this scene splashed with riotous colour, and add music and entertainment.

That’s the experience that awaits visitors at the latest offering by Shook! Its Shanghai Brunch theme opens with a traditional Chinese archway leading into the restaurant. Within its sleek, modernistic environs are the eye-catching waiters, dressed to the nines in traditional Chinese garb of cheongsams and samfus.

Your appetite is whetted first by the visual array of delights, starting with the seafood counter popping with fresh pink salmon, large clams and oysters on ice. At this area, you also get boiled crabs, sushi and a chance to customise your seafood platter with your pick of different ingredients, cooked in your preferred sauce.

Those who choose the bubbly option will be indulging in Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne, a fresh, elegant pairing that harmonises with the vast amount of dishes here. The fact that it’s been themed Shanghai Brunch means there’s

plenty of Shanghainese cuisine in the mix. For starters, there are the classic dishes of Shanghai duck noodles, Eight Treasure Braised Duck, bean curd done ma po style and Shanghai-styled braised eel. Dim sum delicacies are also carried about on trays, with gastronomic gems, like the Shanghainese dumplings with crab, standing out.

For mains, the selections include the rich and brothy Cantonese style crispy noodles with fresh water prawns. Dancing Prawns, stir-fried prawns in a hot mayonnaise, liberally sprinkled with honey-glazed walnuts, is a lighter option, with the umami flavours of the dish tickling several regions of the tongue. Ardent fans of roasted goose will not be disappointed as the delicious fowl is served on a piping hot bowl of rice noodles. Its roasting technique is some kind of magic, whereby the skin retains a crispy texture while the meat stays juicy and tender.

Other options are similarly appealing: Shanghai-style shallot flavoured wanton noodles, wok-fried Shanghai rice cake, hot and sour Szechuan soup and the classic Shanghai-style fried rice. Those who would rather go with heavier meats for brunch need not fret, with Italian, grilled and even Japanese alternatives giving more bite. Huge sizzling beef cheeks, lamb rump, cutlets, roasted chicken, Cumberland sausages, sautéed beef and grilled unagi are just some of the many selections for your main course.

All the while, an in-house band serenades guests with music from an era removed – a 1930s time capsule

of ballads and soft instrumentals. A wandering mime offers some comic relief, while prestidigitation from Chase the magician never fails to entertain. Amidst all this food and activity, and in a luxurious ambience of red and gold, you find it extremely easy to segue from one dish to another. And, should you wish it, the specially handcrafted cocktails by Shook!’s resident bartender is another sight to behold, from the colourful and refreshing Dragon Sunrise (a blend of dragonfruit, pineapple, orange and Grenache) to the heady Fire Ong (a flambéed mixture of Kahlua, Baileys and sambuca).

At the end, just when you think you could not possibly manage another bite, that devilish delight of a dessert counter will do you in. Its assortment of decadent treats range from macaroons, sugared sesame pavlova, pralines and Shanghai soy truffles, to Chinese cookies and crepes, egg tarts and the usual suspects of cheese cake and fruit tarts. What you will realise, at the end of brunch, is how nicely your day has segued from late morning to mid-afternoon, and you’ll find yourself pencilling in a return to Shook!'s Shanghai Brunch.

Shook!'s Shanghai Brunch is available on Sundays at RM168++ per person for all-you-can-eat or RM268++, which includes free flow of Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne. For reservations, contact +603 2719 8330

1. Dragon Sunrise is a zesty fiesta of colours and tastes.2. The delicate presentation of Dancing Prawns belies its spicy kick.3. Live action counters at Shook! always add to the festivities.

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Bright LightsDevelopments in technology have led to Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, a painless and effective way of treating skin problems.

Conventional skin rejuvenation techniques often involve abrasive and invasive methods such as surgery, but recent developments in skin care technology means there are gentler and safer techniques, including Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy. Usually

described by some cosmetic clinics as ‘photo rejuvenation’, IPL is a technology that harnesses the power of light to treat skin problems, the most common being long-term hair removal, skin pigmentation and blemishes, and removal of fine lines or wrinkles. If the idea of using pure light energy to improve your skin condition sounds tempting enough, book yourself a consultation at the IPL Skin Care Clinique, located on the Pamper Floor of Starhill Gallery.

No stranger to the beauty scene, IPL Skin Care Clinique has been in operation for the past 10 years and was the first beauty salon in the country to start using IPL therapy. “IPL uses intense light to penetrate the outer layer of the skin to stimulate cell growth, while boosting collagen formation from inside out for healthier-looking skin,” explains IPL Skin Care Clinique’s director Yenti Lou. How exactly does it work? During treatment, your therapist

IPL treatment is non-abrasive and leaves no damage to the outer layer of your skin.

places a small, hand-held equipment which releases an intense, pulsed light against your skin to penetrate deep inside skin layers. As light passes through, it stimulates cells to produce fresh collagen, which eventually smoothens and softens skin tones and irregularities. The light that emanates through is filtered to remove any ultraviolet components, making it safer for direct contact on skin.

One of the main advantages of IPL is that this therapy is non-abrasive and non-invasive on our skin, leaving no damage to the exterior dermal tissues or removal of the outer epidermal layers of the skin during treatment, unlike cosmetic surgery. IPL actually improves the quality of the skin safely by targeting the root problem without leaving any unpleasant marks or scars on the skin. “IPL is a hassle-free procedure,” adds Lou. “Many of our customers are pleased with the effectiveness of this particular therapy for their skin problems. On top of that, recovery period is quick and painless.” If that’s not enough to convince you, each IPL session lasts only approximately 30 minutes – perfect for a quick pick-me-up first thing in the morning or instant rejuvenation after a long day.

“IPL has benefited me greatly,” reveals 18-year-old Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 Kimberley Estrop-Leggett, whom IPL Skin Care Clinique generously sponsors as the winner of the pageant. Similar to most people who suffer from problems caused by waxing, such as skin rashes and ingrown hairs, Leggett is a firm believer that IPL therapy’s results are much better and cost effective than going for painful waxing sessions. “With IPL, waxing becomes history. Best of all, each IPL session is fast, efficient and painless,” she says, adding that she’s recommended the treatment to her family and friends. Leggett is not the only beauty queen who’s a fan of IPL. According to Lou, models and other beauty pageant winners like Arianna Teoh, Deborah Henry and Andrea Fonseka are also devotees of IPL therapy.

After any IPL session, Lou suggests customers continue their daily regime in taking care of their skin, like cleansing, toning and moisturising (either day or night crème), plus her secret weapon: sunblock with SPF 15+ and above for overall protection of skin.

Enjoy your first trial promotion for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) at only RM288 (Normal price RM700), valid June - August 2012. YTL Platinum members can also enjoy six Intensive Facial and Eye treatment with Hot Stones shoulder massage treatments at RM600 (Normal price RM1530). For reservations, please call 03-21414277 / 21414280Text by Lydia Lau

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›HUBLOTLocation: UG15(B)Tel: 03- 2148 0830

›RADOLocation: UG16Tel: 03 - 2144 3668

›SINCERELocation: UG19 & 24 & UG34 Tel: 03- 2141 8836 ›ULYSSE NARDIN & REUGELocation: UG22 & 25Tel: 03- 2148 0388

›YAFRIROLocation: UG23Tel: 03 - 2141 3131

›MAURICE LACROIxLocation: UG27Tel: 03- 2148 5663

›AUDEMARS PIGUETLocation: UG29Tel: 03 – 2144 8639

›HERMESLocation: UG30CTel: 03- 2141 7171

›DAVIDOFFLocation: UG30BTel:03-2148 3995

›BLU/ARMAND NICOLETLocation: UG30(A)Tel: 03 - 2144 4328

›BOUCHERONLocation: UG31Tel: 03- 2143 2669

›BEDAT & COLocation: UG32Tel: 03 - 2141 2881

›IPL SKIN CARE CLINIQUELocation: S2Tel: 03 - 2141 4277

›KLINIK TAN & APPADURAYLocation: S2 (A)Tel: 03 - 2144 2025

›LIGNE ROSETLocation: S3Tel: 03- 2710 3388

›SOHOLocation: S4Tel: 03- 2144 9993

›BLUSH, FRENCH KISS, STRUT, ARROW WOMEN PREMIUM, SMALTOLocation: S5&6, S7, S8, S9, S10 & S11Tel:03 - 2144 5166

›THE GALLERY @ STARHILLLocation: S12Tel: 018 - 3310 782

›LIVINGWELL STUDIO FOR COSMETIC DENTISTRYLocation: S12(A)Tel: 03 - 2141 4828

›BEAUBELLELocation: S15Tel: 03-2148 4898

›FACEWORKS CLINICLocation: S16Tel: 03 - 2144 0080

›ASIANEL REFLExOLOGY SPALocation: S17Tel: 03 - 2142 1397

›BMIC NAIL SPA & SALONLocation: S18Tel: 03- 2148 1818

›DONNA SPALocation: S20 & S27Tel: 03- 2141 8999

›KANEBO SPALocation: S21 - S25Tel: 03 - 2144 1218

›DICK CHIN HAIR GALLERYLocation: S26Tel: 03- 2141 2977

›PHILLIP WAIN FITNESS AND BEAUTYLocation: S28-3703 - 2148 2200

›STEINWAY LYNGDORFLocation: UG33Tel: 03- 2145 1669

›ROLExLocation: UG34(A)Tel: 03- 2141 8848

›ARMANI CASALocation: F1 - F3Tel: 03 - 2710 3803

›ARMANI DOLCI & FIORILocation: F4Tel: 03 - 2782 3803

›TSL Location: F5 & F6Tel: 03 – 2141 8813

›EDWARD KONG SOUTH SEA PEARL Location: F7Tel: 03 - 2145 7897

›ANGUS HOUSE Location: F8 - 11Tel: 03- 2145 6015

›LA FEMMELocation: F12Tel: 03 - 2145 808

›MITA TAM STYLE STUDIOLocation: F15Tel: 018-332 1288

›EMRUSALocation: F16Tel: 03- 2144 6989

›OPTICAL GALLERYLocation: F17Tel: 03- 2148 9879

›KHOON HOOILocation: F18Tel: 03- 2142 6032

›MOROSOLocation: F19Tel: 03 - 2710 3808

›JENDELA KLLocation: F27Tel: 03 - 2144 9189

›DEBENHAMSLocation: F39 ›TIFFANY LAMPS GALLERYLocation: F40Tel: 03- 2144 1941

›TIFFIN'SLocation: F42Tel: 03- 2782 3835

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›CIMB BANKLocation: T1Tel: 03- 2145 2576 03- 2142 9337

›GONBEI SANLocation: T2Tel: 03 - 2782 3801

›YTL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGEOF HOTEL MANAGEMENTLocation: T2(B) ›JOGOYALocation: T3Tel: 03 - 2142 1268

›YTL HOMES & PROPERTYLocation: T5Tel: 03- 2141 1868

›YTL PLATINUM PLUS LOUNGELocation: T5Tel : 03-2782 3888

›YTL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT Location: FF1(A)-F11

›JW MARRIOTT CONFERENCE CENTRELocation: FF12

›SEPHORALocation :SHC/T1Tel: 03-2141 6688 ›STS CAFÉLocation: SHC/T2Tel: 018-6341942

›ExCELLENT SENSELocation: SHC/T10Tel: 03-2141 9336

›YTL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENTLocation: SHC/T12

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