Opening of Valentino’s new VLTN pop-up draws city’s elite

Valentino’s Resort Collection 2018 VLTN store is the latest pop-up to take up residence in Hong Kong’s popular ifc mall.

That the shop has a distinctly urban jungle-meets-sporty vibe is not an accident. Valentino’s new Resort Collection 2018 is heavily inspired by both athletics and ‘active underground’ spaces.

Korean singer Sehun Oh, Hong Kong actress Kelly Chen, Japanese model Lala Takahashi and local high jump star Cecilia Yeung were all spotted at the store’s opening cocktail reception. They were joined by Pakho Chau, Karena Ng, Fish Liu, Jennifer Yu, and more.

Famous fans celebrate Emporio Armani’s new Fall/Winter 2017 line

Emporio Armani celebrated its new Fall/Winter 2017 Collection with an exclusive cocktail party at its Canton Road flagship store.

Brand ambassador and Chinese sensation Hu Ge – whose face is splashed across Emporio Armani ads all over town – was the star of the show in a dapper double-breasted evening jacket over a white mandarin collar shirt from the new men’s line.

The private event also attracted local celebrities and socialites including actress and singer Kelly Chen, actress Cherry Ngan, Adam Pak, Jason Wu, Angie Ng, Faye Tsui, and more. Many were spotted eagerly browsing through the displayed selection.

Interactive hi-tech digital gadgetry kept guests entertained and gave the evening a futuristic vibe as they dabbled with an augmented reality game app and posed at the 3D photo booth.