 |
|
 
 |
|
 |
 
|
|
Hermes
Creativity Revealed
Guests at a cocktail event hosted by The Peak and
Hermes
enjoyed a rare glimpse into the world of exquisite
Hermes
craftsmanship. The event was titled, “Sous
le Signe de la
Main”, which means “Born under the Sign
of the Hand” – a
reference to the extraordinary skills of Hermes
artisans.
Six professionals from France provided guests with
an
intimate insight into their specialities. Leather
craftsman
Franck Lequet, for example, demonstrated some aspects
of
creating a Hermes Birkin Bag, including saddle stitching,
beading and finishing the bag by hand.
The jewellery artisan works on a wax mould, sculpting
it to
create the contours of Hermes jewellery; this remarkable
skill
was displayed by Hermes artisan Bruno Aimes. Engraving
the
designs and printing the famous Hermes scarves and
ties also
requires special artistic techniques, as demonstrated
by
Dominique Lambert, Oliver Robert, Fabrice Gerne
and Ms
Laetitia Wassmuth.
It was a fascinating evening that provided everyone
with an
‘up close and personal’ appreciation
of the elaborate
processes involved in the creation of Hermes famous
designer products.
  
 |
|
A Night
In Old New York
It was ‘A Night In Old New York’. The Manhattan
is Macau’s first residential development built to
international
standards of luxury by an award winning team of designers
and architects. Inspired by the timeless art-deco
buildings of New York, The Manhattan’s architecture
invokes style and luxury. Incorporating first-class amenities,
craftsmanship, and ultra-luxurious materials, The Manhattan
is without a doubt the most stunning residence in
Macau.
MacauLand Developments and The Peak co-hosted a recent
invitation-only cocktail affair. Guests of The Peak
were the first in Singapore to preview the uncompromising
landmark of elegance.
Cabaret girls elaborately dressed in vintage fashion mingled
with the crowd while Martinis and Manhattans flowed
freely. To complete the whole experience, a live jazz
band entertained the guests with their music.
   
 |
| |
|
 |
|
Ladies' Pewter Making Experience (with Royal Selangor)
The Peak and Royal Selangor Pewter co-hosted a fascinating
workshop called ' The School of Hard Knocks' to
share the
uniqueness of making fine pewterware with a distinguished
ladies' group. The ladies learned to create their
own pewter
'masterpieces', following each step of the finishing
process.
At the end of the workshop, each participant took
home her
handmade creation, together with a personalized
'Apprentice
Certificate' and a school of hard knocks apron.
Afterwards, delicious Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine
was
served at the nearby Peony-Jade Restaurant, where
the
ladies enjoyed lunch in an elegant setting with
a magnificent
view of the Singapore River. The full-course menu
included
one of Peony-Jade's signature dishes - Smoked Duck
with
Camphor Wood and Fragrant Tea Leaves.
|
|
|
|
|
