“Fictional Garden: Taiwan House”: Building Friendship Through Design, Passing On Flowers And Blessings
The “Fictional Garden: Taiwan House” Japan Tour was held from October 2nd to November 7th at Good Design Marunouchi in Tokyo and The Terminal KYOTO in Kyoto, featuring exciting exhibition and six thematic seminars that took both Taiwan and Japan by storm. Executed by Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI), the exhibition encapsulated the theme of ‘flowers’ symbolizing the friendship between Taiwan and Japan, summing up Taiwan design’s three main spirits of “resource integration,” “social application,” and “response to the time.” The exhibition invited 8 Taiwanese design teams and creative professionals in various disciplines, including Joe Fang Studio, PiliWu-Design, emerging craft designer Chang Chia-ling, floral designer Liao Hao-jhe, artist Mia Liu,…
Shangri-La’s Latest Campaign Welcomes Asia’s Movers & Shakers To Share On What They Do #WithHeart
As the brand marks its 50th anniversary, Shangri-La celebrates its ties to the region with its latest heart-warming campaign dubbed #WithHeart by honouring the passion and values that have driven the brand’s evolution and the rise of Asia through the stories of those who have lived this transformation. The campaign will be brought to life through a six-episode collection of short films, all depicting the inspiring stories of young and passionate Asian culture makers, innovators, entrepreneurs and visionaries including: Kenneth Cobonpue, an award-winning furniture designer known for integrating nature, traditional crafts and innovative technologies, Kenneth’s home furniture showcases his respect for the environment and the Philippine islands where he grew up. Named Asia’s Best…
Bowmore & Aston Martin Join For The Pinnacle Of Whisky Making & Automotive Design, The Bowmore Masters’ Selection
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has just introduced the Bowmore Masters’ Selection, the brand’s first single malt whiskey in collaboration with luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin. Reimagined by Bowmore Master Whisky Blender Ron Welsh and Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, the Bowmore Masters’ Selection incorporates the divine proportion of 61.8% formed from a base of 21-year-old Bowmore matured in first fill Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. The remaining parts are made up of exact ratios of each other, in line with the Golden Ratio theory, and include exceptionally aged Bowmore matured for over 35 years to create a powerful yet elegant…
Kavalan Launches ‘Triple Sherry Cask’ Combination of 3 Exquisite Sherry Oak Casks
Kavalan has launched its Triple Sherry Cask, a rare combination of Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel exquisite sherry-aged casks with Kavalan’s velvety texture and signature sweetness with the dried fruits of Oloroso as its main character. Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel, known as the king and queen of sweet sherry, the deep scarlet spirit is pungent with rich caramel and the sweetness of maltose, layered with the distillery’s unique tropical fruits to create a delicate but distinct sherried whisky that can be enjoyed on easy-drinking occasions with friends. Triple Sherry Cask showcases a three-stage balancing craft in the marrying vats, each fully matured in the three different sherry casks…
Sheraton Brings People Together Again With The New Brand Campaign, “Celebrate The Community”
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its new brand campaign, “Celebrate the Community”. Sitting at the heart of communities for over 80 years, Sheraton continues to bring people together in destinations around the world. The campaign celebrates the communal spirit and invites guests to reconnect and share experiences, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to be “Where the World Comes Together”. In the past 18 months, the pandemic has created the need for social distancing and people are disconnected more than ever. To lift the community spirit, Sheraton invites travelers and locals alike to celebrate the return of human interactions and create…
