LIFE & STYLE

TV and web content eclipse film releases

At this year's FILMART, a slew of globally bound, multi-language streaming and episodic TV shows outdid the cinematic content.

10 May 2019

As its name suggests, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) has always encompassed a wide range of content, spanning everything from feature films and TV series to documentaries, animation and digital productions. More

Topics: Film & Audio-Visual Production, Hong Kong, filmart, entertainment

Striking new theatre brings opera to all

The first major project completed in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, the Xiqu Centre brings 21st-century technology to an ancient art form.

03 May 2019

Hong Kong became the global champion for Cantonese opera with the January opening of the Xiqu Centre in the new West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) arts hub. More

Topics: Architecture & Planning, Hong Kong, art, Opera

Watercolours transform hanging speakers

A veteran Hong Kong designer known for paintings portraying the city’s iconic features is turning to innovative 21st-century technology to spread his works far and wide.

26 April 2019

Despite being 83 years old Peter Tse has painted more than 50 watercolours and created greeting cards with the theme “Impression of Hong Kong”. More

Topics: Design Services, Hong Kong, art, design

Bespoke jewellery set for market domination

A seminar hears forecasting guru Paola de Luca highlight the colours, styles, materials and trends that beguile keen buyers.

18 April 2019

Speaking at the recent HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Paola de Luca, the Creative Director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, an Italian consultancy specialising in analysing emerging trends across the wider fashion sector, offered a tantalising glimpse of the jewellery looks and styles set to dominate over the next two years. More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, jewellery design

Home front prospers

Fairs focused on household goods offer a massive marketplace for buyers and sellers.

12 April 2019

Home is where the heart is and often where the wallet is as well; spending on furniture, homeware and related items is soaring, with Mainland China growing especially strongly. More

Topics: Household Products, Gifts & Premiums, Hong Kong, gifts, start-ups

FILMART brings in Tinseltown

Spotlight is on OTT as the digital revolution transforms the silver screen.

04 April 2019

The world of showbusiness came to Asia’s world city in March as nearly 9,000 media buyers flocked to the 23rd edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), which transformed the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre into Tinseltown. More

Topics: Film & Audio-Visual Production, Hong Kong, filmart, entertainment

‘Silky’ way to success

A Hong Kong start-up is venturing into a new niche – encouraging women to celebrate themselves.

29 March 2019

Maggie Wu was inspired to set up her silk clothing and accessories brand when she was planning her wedding and couldn’t find a headpiece that she liked. More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, USA, Hong Kong, clothing, garments

Twin jewel shows draw crowds

Gems retain allure as more than 90,000 buyers flock to fairs.

22 March 2019

Dazzling products at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) twin 2019 jewellery shows drew record-setting attendance, reinforcing the concurrent events’ crown as the world’s biggest jewellery fair. More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong

Asia’s premier film showcase set to open

Featuring 880 exhibitors, FILMART is the anchor event for Entertainment Expo Hong Kong.

15 March 2019

The curtain is set to go up on Asia’s premier film and television showcase, the 23rd edition of the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), which is also the anchor event for Entertainment Expo Hong Kong.More

Topics: Film & Audio-Visual Production, Hong Kong, filmart

Avenue of Stars revamped

Masterminded by JCFO Architects, Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars has unveiled a bold new look.

08 March 2019

With its stellar views over Victoria Harbour and boulevard of handprints of Hong Kong’s biggest celebrities, the Avenue of Stars has proved popular destination for locals and tourists alike keen to pose with statues of Bruce Lee and Anita Mui, or find out if their favourite star is represented. More

Topics: Architecture & Planning, Hong Kong, Architecture, design

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