Passions Vol 36 Description Editor Speaks 8 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=9 Passions of the World A whistle- stop tour of all the happenings in the world of fashion, beauty, art, literature, fine dining, entertainment and archaeology - the passions that make the world go round. 19 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=20 OF THE WORLD 20 Vol. 36 ART Maman - a 30- foot tall bronze sculpture of a female spider is th Blast from the Past The Trend Compendium for Fall/ Winter 2010 28 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=29 In Spring/ Summer 2010, the world saw a fashionable tribute to the modern lady in a collective s From Bangkok with Love A Journey of Discovery in the Thai Fashion Industry Jaspal, Thakoon Panichgul, Koi Suwannagate and Sretsis are just some of the top names in Thai fashion who have made it on the international scene. But they are latent talents in the Land of Smiles PASSIONS’ Sharmine Ishak discovers when he pays a visit to the Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2010. 40 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=41 Follow us on www. passions. com. my inDustry with Love Fashion in the heart of Thailand On firs A Fashion Extravaganza STYLO Fashion Week returned for the third consecutive year in celebration from the 25th of March to the 3rd of April, in commemoration of the 12th Malaysian F1 Grand Prix. 48 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=49 Sleeping Awake Trapped inside a giant bird cage at the entrance of the Manor of the 7 Deadly Sin Completing Your Look The Little Things that Make A Difference Be they shoes, jewellery or handbags, accessories are a necessity to completing every outfit. PASSIONS shows how to accessorise with style in these pages. 52 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=53 53 Vol. 36 Like frosting on a cake accessories, accessories add charm, colour and most importa Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered… for Choices from Habib’s Colours of Asia 54 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=55 55 Vol. 36 Follow us on www. passions. com. my T hroughout history, gems have been coveted by m Soaring Through Melodies The Jewellery of Saori 58 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=59 Saori’s pieces have been influenced by her experiences of East and West, combined with melodies History in a Timepiece Romain Jerome is a high- end Swiss watchmaker unlike other watchmakers in the market renowned for their use of unique materials such as moon dust and rusted steel from the sunken Titanic in the making of beautiful watches. 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We take a look at this unique cellphone, a first to have mechanical clockwork built into it. 70 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=71 LINIERT SpRING/ SummER 2010 FASHION FLASHBACK The brainchild of Barcelona- born fashion designer which The Hot 72 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=73 RUNWAY RUNDOWN handy hartono BeaCh party and natural life As a former apprentice of well- known Style Breakdown Bejewelled Chic with Winnie Sin 74 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=75 Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but pearls are eternal. Whether it is a string of white p The Search for the Perfect Size An Exploration of Vanity Sizing Recently, fashion designers have been practicing “ vanity sizing”– downsizing clothing sizes so as to appeal to more customers. PASSIONS uncovers this growing phenomenon, which may pose more of a threat to one’s health than just a loss of self- esteem. 78 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=79 into VAnity Sizing for The While vanity sizing has made shopping a major annoyance for most in A Wonderland of Fabrics Jakel Shah Alam Fabulously Fashionable 80 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=81 81 Vol. 35 Follow us on www. passions. com. my 36 Above: From French lace to two- tone silk, c Fabulously Fashionable Fabulously Fashionable for the Festive Season Euro Moda 84 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=85 selection, with current promotions seeing selected brands offered discounts of up to seventy per 100 Ways to Make a House a Home The Home in General From different décor styles to various facets of interior design, PASSIONS presents 100 ways to turn your house into a home with some design tips from the experts. 86 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=87 The Home in General 87 Vol. 36 100 Ways To Make a House a HoMe Doing it Right, the Dorsett Way Christina Toh, the General Manager of Dorsett Regency Hotel Kuala Lumpur, talks to PASSIONS on her philosophy of emphasising warmth in hospitality, which has become the culture of the Hotel. 132 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=133 133 Vol. 36 Working as a family Toh’s life philosophy, which she encourages her team to follow, Heavenly Living The Grove Waterscape @ SS23 PJ 134 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=135 139 Vol. 36 A tropical garden The underlying theme behind The Grove Waterscape is stylish, trop When You Wish Upon A Star The Quintessentially Life A luxury lifestyle concierge service, Quintessentially provides its members access to a wealth of privileges. 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PASSIONS pays tribute to this remarkable character who has been duly honoured as the Father of Innovation in Malaysia. 140 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=141 INNOVATION Change is an inevitable part of life, and yet sometimes - if not most of the time - it PASSIONS City Pulse Origami, the Art of Paper Folding 150 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=151 151 schools, association premises, and shopping complexes. Many visitors were impressed. Partici A Colourful Summer Hot Shades Are Blazing Into Town 154 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=155 155 Vol. 36 Male Skin Resurgence with Sothys Homme 158 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=159 Restoring Moisture at Cellular Levels Continuing the tradition of Sothys founder Dr Hotz, exten Renew, Revise and Revitalise The BioGenesis Revolution Boasting the latest and most advanced in skincare and slimming therapy, BioGenesis Clinique is a total wellness centre that meets the highest standards of dermatology and aesthetics. 160 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=161 161 Vol. 36 Top: Boasting a wide range of facial, skincare and slimming treatments, BioGenesis Get the Spa Into Your Home Kick your shoes off, sit back and relax, as PASSIONS showcases some ‘ Do- It- Yourself ’ spa treats for those who intend to pamper themselves for a home spa day 162 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=163 163 Vol. 36 Follow us on www. passions. com. my So dim down the lights, put on a few candles, a The Soul of the Maybach A Legacy in German Engineering 166 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=167 167 Vol. 36 The story of the Maybach brand begins with one of Germany’s greatest automotive eng The Elegant Evora 170 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=171 171 Vol. 36 Follow us on www. passions. com. my 0- 100km/ h: 0- 160km/ h: 100- 0km/ h: Max sp The Call of the Harley PASSIONS joined the South East Asia Harley Owners’ Group ( SEA HOG) as they painted Kuala Lumpur red in the largest Harley rally in the region. 172 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=173 173 Vol. 36 Follow us on www. passions. com. my The ‘ Harley- Davidson Festival’ in Kuala Lumpur Truly Malay, Truly Malaysia Enak KL presents a culinary revival of traditions Located on the Feast Floor of Starhill Gallery, Enak KL serves fine Malay cuisine with traditional Malaysian and Indonesian recipes passed down from generation to generation. PASSIONS met up with Sherena Razaly, Enak’s KL Director to discover more about what this family- owned restaurant has to offer. 176 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=177 International standards The traditional salad from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia is give Italy In A Bottle With a history dating back to 1835, the Antinori family has long been producing fine quality wines and have even shaped the course of Italian winemaking. PASSIONS takes a look at this illustrious family’s contributions to the world of fine dining. 180 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=181 181 Vol. 35 ottle I taly is home to some of the oldest wine- producing regions in the world, an Know Your Wine Pinot Noir, A Joy for the Senses 183 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol36/home.aspx?pgno=184 TASTE 184 Vol. 36 A Degree of gAstronomic excellence 184 Grilled Cod with Teriyaki Sauce A Degree of Gastronomic Excellence Join PASSIONS as we sample the specialties of Chef S. 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