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Gavin Yeung

Cat Nelson

Charmaine Chan

Dave Besseling

There’s just no pleasing some people. But we’ve spent some extra brain power on this collection of unexpected gems to satisfy even the most finicky of the “why did you make the bacon so curly” crowd.
See our gift guides for … the aesthete, the culture vulture and the nesting couple.
1. Bamford Twelve Days of Joy Advent Calendar, HK$1,905

British skincare brand Bamford has released an advent calendar that would be ideal for the beauty maven in your life. Featuring 12 products across its range, nine of which are full-sized, the advent calendar comes decorated with illustrations by London-based illustrator Nina Fuga. bamford.com
2. Keiichi Tanaami x Brandor – TopOne A – Luck and Harmony, HK$420

Late Japanese pop artist Keiichi Tanaami’s vibrant artwork adorns this geometric coffee glass from coffee lifestyle brand Brandor. Reading “luck and harmony” in Chinese, the artwork’s auspicious meaning is sure to kick off the festive season on a positive note. shop.mplus.org.hk
3. Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination, HK$228

Explore the exhaustive M+ exhibition detailing China’s favourite couture designer, Guo Pei, for a colourful pick-me-up on a drab winter day. shop.mplus.org.hk
4. The Peninsula Festive Hamper, HK$3,388

Hark back to the golden age of travel with this luxurious hamper from one of Hong Kong’s oldest hotels. Inspired by The Peninsula’s iconic facade, the hamper contains a medley of gifts such as Deutz champagne, duck rillettes, Christmas cake, acacia honey, a festive candle and a storytelling card. peninsula.com
5. Fortnum & Mason’s festive chocolate truffles, HK$342

Is Christmas complete without chocolate truffles? We think not. At Fortnum & Mason, the chocolate truffle gift box includes a selection of pink Marc de Champagne truffles, almond pralines, kir royale milk shells and more, all infused with festive tipples for extra flavour. fortnumandmason.com/hong-kong
6. Chen pi from On Kee Dry Seafood, HK$700

Known to aid digestion, respiratory health and inflammation, chen pi, or aged tangerine peel, is particularly sought after in the winter thanks to its warming nature and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Pick up this top-grade, 10-year-aged chen pi from traditional retailer On Kee Dry Seafood to impress your relatives or in-laws. onkee.com
7. Saicho Sixty Stone Mountain sparkling tea, HK$598

Part of sparkling tea brand Saicho’s rare-tea collection, the Sixty Stone Mountain variety, is brewed using black tea from a tiny farm on its namesake mountain in Taiwan’s Hualien county. With aromas of dark honey, mango, apricot and lemon, the tea comes in a luxurious gift box for extra brownie points. hkliquorstore.com
8. Shanghai Tang x Jacky Tsai “Dali Icons” silk jacquard qipao, HK$3,976

A new twist on old favourites has always been the thing at Shanghai Tang, with a new elevation this season thanks to London-based multimedia artist Jacky Tsai. shanghaitang.com
9. Two Girls’ Florida Water, from HK$60

This multipurpose cologne is a throwback to a time when foreign perfumes were a luxury. With its memorable Two Girls-in-cheongsam branding, the affordable local brand, founded by Fook Tien Fung in 1898, offers a heady glimpse into Hong Kong’s past. twogirls.hk


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PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for your “could be better” aunt

Gifts to please the fussiest auntie, like this hamper from The Peninsula. Photo: The Peninsula

Bamford Twelve Days of Joy Advent Calendar. Photo: Bamford

Keiichi Tanaami x Brandor – TopOne A – Luck and Harmony. Photo: M+

Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination. Photo: M+

The Peninsula gift hamper. Photo: The Peninsula

Fortnum & Mason’s Festive chocolate truffles. Photo: Fortnum & Mason

Chen pi from On Kee Dry Seafood. Photo: On Kee Dry Seafood

Saicho sparkling tea. Photo: Saicho

Shanghai Tang x Jacky Tsai “Dali Icons” silk jacquard qipao. Photo: Shanghai Tang

Two Girls Florida Water. Photo: Two Girls

The South Korean artist making lamps out of McDonald’s bags

Korean artist Gyuhan Lee in front of an artwork as part of his solo exhibition, “Pop Craft Structure”, at WOAW Gallery in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Artist Gyuhan Lee’s background is in furniture design, which shows through in his work. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Gyuhan Lee’s work, Kitty Paper Trunk. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

McDonald’s Paper Bag Lighting by Gyuhan Lee. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

Gyuhan Lee’s solo exhibition “Pop Craft Structure” is on view at WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Gyuhan Lee’s Day & Night – Hermes Paper Architecture. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

The show is on view at WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong, till December 16. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

Uncovering Hanoi, Vietnam’s rich culture and cuisine

Hanoi, Vietnam’s captivating capital blends ancient history with modern energy. Photo: Getty Images

Hanoi, Vietnam’s Long Bien bridge, over the Hong River, connects the districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien. Photo: Shutterstock

A traditional Vietnamese baguette filled with pate, meat and vegetables. Photo: Shutterstock

Pho tai gau is made with thin slices of beef on top of noodles. Photo: Pham Thi Thuy Duong

The Long Bien bridge was built between 1899 and 1902 and has become a symbol of Vietnamese resistance against imperialism. Photo: Thomas Bird

Hoan Kiem Lake is considered to be the soul of the city. Photo: Thomas Bird

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was built during the Ly Dynasty, in the 11th century, on the foundations of a 7th-century Chinese fortress. Photo: Thomas Bird

Train Street is a popular Hanoi attraction. Photo: Shutterstock

Pham Thi Thuy Duong standing inches away from a train passing along Train Street. Photo: Thomas Bird

7 tips for stress-free travel, from proper hydration to comfy headphones

The right preparations can make travelling less stressful. Photo: Elson Li

Make a list of things to do a week before your holiday. Photo: Shutterstock

Noise-cancelling headphones provide insulation against external irritation. Photo: Shutterstock

It’s important to keep your body hydrated during travel. Photo: Shutterstock

Get to the airport early, and perhaps do some browsing at the stores. Photo: Elson Li

Stress can be reduced if you know exactly what’s causing it. Photo: Shutterstock

4 fashion and art books to grace your coffee table, about Diane Keaton and Iris Apfel’s inimitable styles, legendary Japanese artist Hokusai, and French sculptor and fashion designer Madame Grès

The cover of Fashion first, which documents Diane Keaton’s style. Photo: Handout

Diane Keaton’s oversized, eye-catching style. Photo: Getty Images

Madame Grès next to one of her models. Photo: Handout

An ancient relief sculpture displayed by Madame Grès at the New York World’s Fair in 1939, pictured alongside one of her draped evening gowns. Photo: Handout

 Iris Apfel’s exuberant book chronicles her life in colour. Photo: Handout

Colourful character Iris Apfel. Photo: @iris.apfel/Instagram

Taschen’s book about Hokusai. Photo: Handout

One of Hokusai’s most famous works, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, was created in 1831. Photo: Minneapolis Institute of Art

6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to – yes – even Singapore

A reindeer-sledge safari in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Shutterstock

The Advent Basilica Christmas Market, in Budapest. Photo: Shutterstock

Snow-capped mountains in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Shutterstock

Beiji village, in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, in China. Photo: Xinhua

The northern lights in the skies of Sodankyla, Lapland, in Finland, in October. Photo: courtesy of All About Lapland/Handout via Reuters 

The Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, in Singapore. Photo: Photo: EPA-EFE

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From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne


From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne.


PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for your “could be better” aunt

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne

1. Bamford Twelve Days of Joy Advent Calendar, HK$1,905

From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne