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Carla Thomas
Carla is a Hong Kong-based lifestyle journalist. Originally from Canada, she made her way to Hong Kong via Shanghai in 2016 in order to pursue her love of journalism and story-telling. She has worked for Forbes Asia, The Culture Trip and Liv Magazine, and has contributed to The Washington Post and Time Out Hong Kong. When she's not covering Asia's hottest lifestyle trends, she enjoys planning her next travel adventure and watching horror films.
Carla is a Hong Kong-based lifestyle journalist. Originally from Canada, she made her way to Hong Kong via Shanghai in 2016 in order to pursue her love of journalism and story-telling. She has worked for Forbes Asia, The Culture Trip and Liv Magazine, and has contributed to The Washington Post and Time Out Hong Kong. When she's not covering Asia's hottest lifestyle trends, she enjoys planning her next travel adventure and watching horror films.
Languages Spoken:
English
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YouTube’s enfant terrible-turned-boxer has an outrageous watch collection that ranges from seven-figure grail pieces to a Mickey Mouse watch.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée has a taste for superb timepieces, wearing rare and exquisite models that range from Hublot and Audemars Piguet to Richard Mille.
The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces.
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The Inter Miami football player rocks a Patek Philippe Cubitus, Rolex Daytonas, and unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks.
The actor, known for starring in Black Panther, Creed and Sinners, has worn Piaget to the Oscars and a Rolex Day-Date in Italy.
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The Top Gun star boasts a number of holy grail timepieces – among them a Vacheron Constantin favourite he has worn everywhere, from red carpet premieres to black tie galas.
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Tay Tay’s style has evolved and she’s now embracing luxury timepieces – it’s a passion reportedly influenced by her boyfriend, who is also a known watch enthusiast.
Draw coconut water at The Coco Journey, stay in art deco refinement at the Liu Men Hotel, or live it up at a Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton.
NBA star Doncic might have to up his whole fashion game after moving from Dallas to Los Angeles – but he has a head start thanks to his enviable collection of watches.
It’s no surprise that the award-winning singer, known for her boundary-breaking style and music, should bring that rebel-without-a-cause approach to her watches.
The tech centibillionaire has been amassing a collection of rare timepieces by the likes of F.P. Journe and De Bethune, ever since a Richard Mille exemplar caught his eye at Anant Ambani’s wedding.
The Matrix and John Wick star, and ‘internet boyfriend’, said to be worth US$380 million, made headlines last year when some of his stolen watches were recovered in Chile.
The Social Network and We Live in Time star has an eye for gorgeous timepieces – so what did he wear to the Oscars, the Golden Globes, on Jimmy Kimmel, and on his ‘date’ with Amelia Dimoldenberg?
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The US president-elect’s latest venture – a line of luxury watches featuring his name, image and likeness – has sparked controversy, with experts questioning their price and manufacturing origin.
Off court, NBA player Tyrese Haliburton has earned a reputation for his preppy clothes, vintage loafers and Louis Vuitton duffel bags – but what about his wrist game?
The Honey Badger is a true connoisseur, boasting team-issued watches from Tag Heuer, Richard Mille and Tudor, as well as personal purchases of rare models from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex
From a modest Rolex Oyster Perpetual to a timepiece made just for him, the NBA player and Breitling ambassador is indulging in his passion for rare and exclusive watches
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