of Inspiration APRIL 2008

Message from ifc

A Modern Olympiad
The year began with a momentous start when
‘A Symphony of Lights - New Year Countdown’
transformed Hong Kong’s iconic Two ifc into a
brilliant tower of light with a pyrotechnic display
that flashed across the world’s media. This
signature event lifted Hong Kong to join the ranks
of international cities such as New York, London,
Paris and Sydney and will hopefully become a
permanent fixture in the years to come.

The media spotlight will be in full force over the next

few months as the Olympic Torch passes through
Hong Kong in early May and the start of the 2008
Olympic Games in Beijing draws ever nearer.

Just as the modern games are defined by their

pursuit of perfection, ifc mall continues to reach
ever higher levels of achievement with its world
class mix of retail, entertainment and dining so
join us and see why ifc will always be the winner.

Walter Kwok
Joint Chairman
ifc Development Limited
CONTENTS
ifc DIARY 2-7
ifc FASHION 8-11
ifc FEATURE 12-13
ifc DINING 14-15
ifc INSIDE 16
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ifc DIARY
ifc mall Celebrated Fresh on the heels of the success of
the magnificent floating Christmas
Lunar New Year 2008 tree, ifc mall celebrated the start
of the Lunar New Year with dragon
with Handcrafted and lion dancers and the traditional
Wooden Calligraphy eye-dotting ceremony.
Eight giant handcrafted wooden
Chinese sculptures, designed to
bring luck and good fortune to
visitors to ifc, were commissioned
as part of ifc mall’s signature blend
of ‘East meets West’.
Dating back to the 7th century,
the “Kai Shu” (楷 書) characters
represented different festive
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blessings and all featured
intricately carved seasonal flowers,
fishes and birds. Each delicately
handcrafted sculpture was 12 feet
high, weighed 300 pounds and
took a team of 20 artists more than
one month to prepare.
The sculptures were made from
boxwood, a durable delicate wood
that is traditionally used for wood
carving. The wood was more than a
century old and was recycled from
houses that were being demolished
for urban renewal which gave a Karim Azar of ifc Management Co Ltd, Karen Lee Wai Kwan of Henderson Land
Development Co. Ltd and Lo King Wai of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd
new lease of life to something so (from left to right)
special.
 ifc DIARY

The Dragon and Lions Awake

Prosperity, good luck and fortune
were in abundance when Karim
Azar, Assistant General Manager,
Retail Leasing - International
Finance Centre Management Co.
Ltd, Karen Lee Wai Kwan, Assistant
General Manager, Portfolio Leasing
Department - Henderson Land
Development Co. Ltd and Lo King
Wai, Deputy General Manager, Office
Leasing Department - Sun Hung Kai
Real Estate Agency Ltd performed
the centuries-old eye-dotting
ceremony at the Oval Atrium on 12
February.
An excited audience watched as the
sleeping dragon and slumbering
lions were brought to life, moving in
a blaze of colour and sound before
setting off to spread their good
fortune to the stores and shoppers
throughout ifc mall.

U.S. Seventh Fleet Redemption

Naval Band with Style
Founded in 1943 with the Shoppers at ifc mall were
establishment of the United rewarded with traditional
States Seventh Fleet, the band “Lai See” packets and a
has performed their special brand stylish redemption gift
of American music to millions of of a set of wooden
people in the Western Pacific. chopsticks in a lined
The band made their first public
presentation case.
performance in Hong Kong on
30 January under the giant peach
blossom at ifc mall, when 21
musicians gave a performance to
remember.

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 Pyrotechnic
Extravaganza
Welcomes Kam Kwok Leung, Eunis Chan (from left to right)

2008
The dazzling pyrotechnic D&G Boutique
fireworks display that
heralded the arrival of
Launch
2008 made Two ifc a global Hong Kong joined New York,
media icon as images London, Milan and Barcelona
flashed across the world’s as D&G opened their third
news networks. mono brand boutique at
ifc mall in December.

Christmas 2007 The interior design concept

Lucky Draw
Ms Connie Tang, the winner of ifc
mall’s Christmas lucky draw, received
the keys to a Jaguar X-Type Sport at
a prize presentation on 11 February
from Alan Ing, General Manager -
Inchcape Motors Limited and Karim
Azar, Assistant General Manager,
Retail Leasing - International Finance
Centre Management Co Ltd.
reflected the D&G message
of glamour with theatrical
lighting showcasing the men’s
and women’s wear collections Kathy Chow, Carla Buzzi, Laura Bernes (from left to right)
against a background of glass,
mirrors and steel structures.
Invited guests to the exclusive
launch party included Eunis
Chan and Kathy Chow.

4 Michel Gonzalez, Fabrizio Cardinali, Clement Kwan (from left to right)

Fashion!
Style!
Elegance!
ifc mall was the place to be
as the leading international
fashion houses launched
their Spring/Summer 2008
collections with a series of
store openings, exclusive
fashion shows, cocktail parties
and celebrity studded events
in February and March.
Take a trip down the catwalk
and see what’s hot this season
with our rundown of events,
fashions and accessories.
Bonita Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Zing and Shirley Harilela (from left to right)
Lane Crawford Jennifer Woo, President of Lane
Crawford and acclaimed actress
Maggie Cheung introduced the
exhibition and gave her experiences
TrANSITIONs Maggie Cheung unveiled a ground-
breaking showcase of portraits
about working on the campaign
and shared thoughts on her own
of Chinese personalities as they personal sense of style.
celebrated the launch of the Lane
Crawford Spring/Summer 2008 The event concluded with an
season in March. exclusive cocktail reception where
invited guests included designers
The TrANSITIONs exhibition featured Alan Chan and Dennis Chan, singers
work from renowned photographers Prudence Liew, Vincy Chan and
Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Nikki Chow and makeup artist Zing.
Matadin and aimed to celebrate the
transforming power of fashion and
individual expressions of style.
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ifc DIARY
BALLY
Bally unveiled its Spring/Summer
2008 collection at ifc mall when a
selection of ready-to-wear, shoes
and bags were modeled to invited
guests at an exclusive in-store event.

The women’s collection offered

sophistication with a bohemian
edge and elegance with powerful
femininity. Feather-light fabrics
and natural materials combined
with careful detailing for light
summer style.

The soft colours and fine fabrics

in the men’s collection evoked a
sunlight drive down the Californian
Coast and a 1930’s elegance.

Ann Klein New York

Anne Klein New York This season is all about
presented their Spring/ exploring new silhouettes,
Summer 2008 collection at fabrics and proportions
the newly opened ifc mall while maintaining the
boutique. brand’s heritage.

The clean lines and modern Dresses and separates were

furnishings of the store streamlined, ladylike and
complemented the modern flattering to the body while
effortless elegance of the outerwear featured puffed
ready-to-wear line. sleeves, oversized anoraks
and tunics.

Lynn Xiong

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 ifc DIARY
Pal Zileri
Pal Zileri, luxury Italian menswear
brand, opened the doors to its
new flagship store at ifc mall
with the presentation of its new
Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

Award-winning actor Moses

Chan was invited to model the
‘Colours of Spring Splendour’
collection at an exclusive preview
presentation. Pal Zileri’s timeless
tradition was evident from the
palette of summer shades and
subtle details that fused tradition
with modernity.

The design themes of this

season’s collection were reflected
in the new store design where
elements of the sand and the
sea were used to create a serene

Joan & David environment.

Award-winning actor Moses Chan showcased
Pal Zileri’s Offshore series
A Joan & David Spring/Summer 2008
collection presentation was held at
the boutique in ifc mall. Inspiration for
the collection was ‘romantic city chic’
and reflects Joan & David’s modern
international sensibilities.

Showcased on three models during

the show, the key themes of the
season included tribal-inspired prints,
greys and silver, tonal neutrals, floral
prints and bright dresses.

International Media and Press Relations Director of Pal Zileri Lorenzo Della Croce,
Moses Chan and Global Marketing Director of Pal Zileri Manuela Miola (from left to right)

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ifc FASHION

D&G

Agnès b.

Spring is in the air.

From peonies to daisies,
the trend is to flirt with
vibrant flowers and
vivid florals.

VALENTINO

LORO PIANA

ETRO

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 ifc FASHION

LOEWE EQ:IQ ANTEPRIMA

SHEER BREEZE
Tissue-thin fabrics are
this season’s answer to
layering.

Prada Joan & David

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ifc FASHION

BRIGHT
IDEAS
It might be safer to wear navy or black,
but now is the time to perk up that
palette with flashes of bold colour.

Guess Jeans

KENZO
roberto cavalli BURBERRY

Juicy Couture

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 ifc FASHION
VERSACE

KEEP IT LIGHT Make it easy and light for Spring. Little effort is needed
when muted grey or faded pastels are paired with white.

Ermenegildo Zegna

BOSS Hugo Boss

LANVIN

BALLY

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ifc FEATURE

Bags of Style
Luxurious leathers and exotic exteriors
combined with detailing to die for
make the ultimate tote for around town.

VALENTINO

BURBERRY

YSL from Lane Crawford

Anya Hindmarch

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 ifc FEATURE

PRADA
Salvatore Ferragamo

KWANPEN

LOEWE

BURBERRY
VERSACE

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ifc DINING
Mandarin Orange Sherbet
(mixed with Japanese Saga Mandarin Orange 日本產佐賀蜜柑)
SWEET FOR
MY SWEET
There are few better ways to
spend time than relaxing in
comfort and indulging in your
favourite desserts while you
catch up with friends or family.
We took time out at two of
ifc mall’s restaurants to see
just what is required to satisfy
Hong Kong’s sweet tooth.
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Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry Cake
(made with French chocolate and Japanese strawberry)
Rachel Ngai is the
‘magician’ responsible
for producing the
sumptuous selection of
dessert items offered to
patrons of Inagiku.
With over 7 years of
experience she is well
placed to offer some
insights on what makes
a dessert deliciously
Rachel Ngai, Pastry Chef
different.
A typical working day begins just before noon when
the final touches are added to the items that will be
served up during lunchtime. As soon as the mid-day
rush has subsided Rachel begins preparing items
for dinner, with the ocassional need to rustle up a
birthday cake or special recipe to meet a customer
request. Once tomorrow’s menus are prepared it is
usually well past midnight before she can hang up
her pastry hat and head home.
White and Black Sesame Cheese Cake
(mixed with Japanese Kinu Tofu 日本產絹豆腐)
No compromises are made in the selection of
the ingredients which includes chestnut, tofu,
seasonal fruits and vegetables. Attention to
detail must be perfect, right down to the
seasonal leaves imported from Japan that adorn
each creation.
The drive for healthy eating has required a few
changes here and there to reduce sugar levels
and the most popular request from diners is her
cheesecake. Rachel receives many compliments
that the smooth and fresh cake base is impossible
to find anywhere else in Hong Kong.
For a real treat, Rachel recommends the wagashi
confectionary even though it is one of the most
challenging items that she has to produce in
the kitchen. The mochi, azuki bean paste and
fruit varieties are a well established part of the
Japanese tea cermony and a perfect way to spend
some time with friends.

Mousse di cioccolato AMEDEI BLACK
con salsa al rum e panna
AMEDEI BLACK chocolate mousse,
cocoa and rum sauce and whipped cream
ISOLA
Executive Chef Gianni Caprioli is well
known for his typically Italian menus
and has a reputation that keeps
guests coming back time after time. A
combination of comfortable simplicity
and a focus on flavour is always his top
priority as is a belief that dishes should
be made with as little preparation as
possible so as to preserve the inherent
tastes and textures.
Gianni Caprioli
Executive Chef The basic ingredients make the dish
and over the last four years Gianni has
built up a network of contacts and
importers that allows him to select the
best seasonal produce available. This
is particularly evident from the dessert
Tiramisu Lavazza Timballo caldo di cioccolato AMEDEI BLACK e gelato Mocka
Tiramisu Lavazza AMEDEI BLACK chocolate hot pudding with mocha ice cream
ifc DINING
menu where his chocolate of choice
is award winning Amedei Black from
the renowned Amedei chocolatier in
Tuscany, Italy.
There can be no better escape from
reality than to enjoy breathtaking views
of Victoria Harbour on the outdoor
terrace and indulge in the harmony
of flavours which can be found in his
AMEDEI BLACK chocolate hot pudding
or the silkily divine mousse.
The next time you feel like pampering
your palate with decadently smooth
luxury you will find a sensation
experience at ISOLA.
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ifc INSIDE
Jeanne at Flannel Flowers, located in the
heart of ifc mall, knows just what a difference
the sight and smell of fresh cut flowers can
have on a person’s mood.
Driven by the creative inspiration of Masami
Kuroda and named after the Australian
wildflower of the same name, the brand was
established 11 years ago. A talented bunch
of florists now offers customers the chance
to deliver a message to a loved one straight
from the heart with a bespoke bouquet or an
artistic arrangement.
Depending on the season, the talented
team typically have a ‘palette’ of around 200
16
flowers to work with. Blooms are imported
from Japan, Holland, New Zealand and
Ecuador with roses, peonies and hydrangeas
being perennially popular choices. The
florists will assist you in choosing a
combination of colour, size and fragrance
that meets the increasingly sophisticated
demands of today’s customers, where the
quality of a bouquet is no longer measured
by its size or expense.
The designers also get to exercise their own
individual talents with special arrangements
that can be bought ready-to-go and are
perfect for bringing a splash of colour to
your office or home.
VICTORIA HARBOUR
AND Two ifc
ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
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