the perfect gifts for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day

The aromatic partners from the oriental family are a modern fusion of floral notes, spices and sweet musks. Indulge in the seductive perfumery of Penhaligon’s with your love in this romantic season.

40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF AN ICONIC RIEDEL SERIES Limited

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this prestigious series, Riedel has produced two exclusive limited edition collections of the Sommelier series glassware, which are available in Hong Kong. The first limited edition offering is a set of six mouth-blown varietal specific Sommeliers glasses crafted entirely in striking black crystal. Apart from being perfect tools for the consumption of wine, the opaque deep black glasses are visually striking and serve as stunning adornments. The other limited edition series offers the classic clear glass bowls set distinctively with sleek red stems and black bases.

Both collections come in a set of six - Bordeaux Grand Cru (Cabernet Sauvignon), Burgundy Grand Cru (Pinot Noir), Champagne, Riesling Grand Cru, Montrachet (Chardonnay) and Vintage Port, and are elegantly packaged in a unique “40th Anniversary” tube. Priced at HK$1,390 per piece for both the black crystal set and the red stemmed set, the collections will be available for purchase at Town House and Lane Crawford stores from November. As an additional celebration offer, two of the original clear glass Sommelier designs – Bordeaux Grand Cru and Burgundy Grand Cru, will be sold for the first time in sets of two for HK$1,640 (original retail HK$2,050).

Lauded for transforming the wine culture over the past 50 years, Riedel’s design-focused decanters, stemware lines, and stemless “O” collections have been selected for display at the Museum of Modern Art, Corning Museum of Glass, San Francisco MOMA and more. Riedel is distributed widely throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia, and can be found at the most exclusive fine dining establishments throughout the world. For more information, visit www.riedel.com.

Get Into The Holiday Spirit With Jax Coco

Christmas has come early this year!

Jax Coco and Socialito join forces to engineer the chicest festive happy hour in town. The new Jax Coco Happy Hour at Socialito runs 7 days a week from 5-8pm and sees three new tantalizing Jax Coco-inspired cocktails (Jax’tails) on the menu. Each Jax’tail ordered during happy hour comes with a complimentary full size order of delicious Ceviche Tradicional, Pork Cracklin’s or Chicken Carnitas Tacos. The Jax Coco Happy Hour is from now on and runs until December 30, 2013 to delight party-goers throughout the festive season and ensure the happiest of holidays!

About Socialito

Socialito danced onto Wyndham Street in 2012, bringing with it a generous dose of Latin American sizzle and spice. A place to eat, drink, play and socialize, the stunning venue offers guests two different experiences, as it is separated into a funky outdoor taqueria and a sexy indoor discoteca.

Keep cool this Christmas with Jax Coco Libre (HK$100)

A sumptuous blend of Cuban Anejo Rum paired with lime juice, house-made coconut syrup, rhubarb bitters, fresh cucumber and of course, Jax Coco – the Coco Libre is the perfect Jax’tail to revive you after a long day of Christmas shopping. Put your bags down, kick back and indulge in this delicious Jax’tail with a taco or two…

Pre-Christmas party tipple with Pisco Jax Sour (HK$90)

With Christmas parties in full swing, take a moment to relax with a chilled Pisco Jax Sour. Enjoy the delicate sweet taste of pure Jax Coco mixed with Macchu Pisco, lime juice, passion fruit puree, house made coconut syrup, egg whites and angostura bitters – simply divine.

Add a little festive spice with Jax Coco Margarita (HK$85)

Heat things up and start the party in style with the Jax Coco Margarita. Made

with Jose Cuervo Silver mixed with Triple Sec, lime juice, house made coconut syrup and topped with fresh Jax Coco – the Jax Coco Margarita isserved in a long glass rimmed with Chilli and Coconut flakes.

All three Jax’tails are available at Socialito from now until December 30, 2013. The Jax Coco Happy Hour runs from 5pm-8pm daily, 7 days a week with a complimentary, full size order of Ceviche Tradicional, Pork Cracklin’s or Chicken Carnitas Tacos with each Jax’tail purchased

A TRIBUTE TO PURITY - evian R x ELIE SAAB 2014 Limited Edition Bottle

World famous French natural mineral water evian R has collaborated with the world's most esteemed designers including Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, Courreges and Diane von Furstenberg. Walking along with fashion for more than seven years, this year, evian R partners with Elie Saab, the Lebanese Haute Couture designer, sharing their same value in pursuit of Purity¨.

ELIE SAAB and evian R share the same design philosophy perfectly and this became the drive for this collaboration, uniting the common vision of 'Purity¨. The bottle is decorated with a signature ELIE SAAB lace pattern, that recalls the feminine and elegant designs featured so prominently in the brand's collections. The delicate white lace has been applied with architectural accuracy, bringing added refinement to the clean lines of the bottle's silhouette. The final creation symbolizes the immaculate craftsmanship, and the mutual sophistication that both ELIE SAAB and evian R are renowned for.
 

evian R x ELIE SAAB 2014 Limited Edition Bottle, the best Christmas gift option for oneself and the beloved ones. Each gift box of evian R x ELIE SAAB 2014 Limited Edition Bottle comes with a voucher, for a free sample of ELIE SAAB perfume collection from any ELIE SAAB perfume counters while stock lasts. The bottle in 750ml will be available at HK$99 in all major Japanese department stores, five-star hotels and selected restaurants from December. 

ELIE SAAB and evian R share the same design philosophy perfectly and this became the drive for this collaboration, uniting the common vision of ¡§Purity¡¨. The bottle is decorated with a signature ELIE SAAB lace pattern, that recalls the feminine and elegant designs featured so prominently in the brand¡¦s collections. The delicate white lace has been applied with architectural accuracy, bringing added refinement to the clean lines of the bottle¡¦s silhouette. The final creation symbolizes the immaculate craftsmanship, and the mutual sophistication that both ELIE SAAB and evian R are renowned for.

Zara Home is coming to Hong Kong!

The Zara Home is coming to Hong Kong! The very first flagship store will be opening in Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui. The Inditex Group home décor brand offering the latest fashion trends. Product range is textiles, including: bedroom, table linens and bathroom. Other items in the range include furniture, tableware, cutlery and other home accessories, as well as homewear and cosmetics. Zara Home provides homes with a warm and trendy atmosphere.

FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MERCI NOVEMBER ISSUE!

“ONE-EIGHTH Exhibition”

Do you know how many people suffer hunger in the world? 

Oxfam Hong Kong and Groundwork Architecture+Urbanism Limited create a project - “ONE-EIGHTH Exhibition” which arise the public awareness of global food problem. 

13 artists expressed their impressions through their artworks about global poverty and hunger. The coming exhibition will be held at K.K. Leung Concourse, The University of Hong Kong, 28 Oct – 3 Nov and auction and touring in Macau later on.

Get Inspiration~! Please stay tuned with us for further information on coming Nov issue 

13 artists expressed their impressions through their artworks about global poverty and hunger.