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Officine Universelle Buly opens artistic retail space in Tokyo

January 19, 2022

BELOVED French beauty brand Officine Universelle Buly has opened a store in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Located on the second floor of the Parco Shibuya centre, this new retail space was designed by th...

Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel celebrates the Year of the Tiger

Jamison Kent

January 5, 2022

Asia, Dining, News, Travel

THE Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong celebrates the arrival of the year of the tiger with exciting festivities. Whether one enjoys sweet or savoury, shopping or a trip to the spa – there is something for everyone. ...

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts launch Summer by Design

Adina Ilie

July 5, 2021

Asia, Europe, Feature, Hong Kong, Italy, Travel

ROSEWOOD Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Summer by Design, a collection of purpose-led journeys designed to encourage exploration, discovery and connection among explorers across the globe. Conceived acco...

Glass looks at Lehmann Maupin’s online viewing room for latest show – Power Wall

Rosie Fitter

March 31, 2020

Art, Avant Art, Culture, Exhibitions, Hong Kong, Human Rights, News, Photography

THE Lehmann Maupin gallery has launched an online viewing room for their latest exhibition in their Hong Kong gallery, Power Wall. The show includes works by South African artist Robin Rhode and Jamaican-born a...

Hong Kong’s Louise receives its first Michelin star

Simone Williams

January 7, 2020

Asia, Dining, Feature, Food & Drink, Hong Kong

ONLY half a year after launching, Louise, the Hong Kong-based French restaurant, has been awarded its first Michelin star. Louise, the brainchild of JIA Group and Chef Julien Royer, was one of 16 new entries to...

Michelin-starred restaurant Ming Court reveals new dim sum and making class

Cara Jenkins

December 17, 2019

Dining, Hong Kong, News

RENOWNED for profiling sophisticated menus of classic Cantonese dishes to be enjoyed in an inviting elegant atmosphere, Ming Court launches its new menu based around dim sum, the much acclaimed popular dish wit...

Glass enjoys a luxurious escape from the city at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

Amanda Bernstein

December 9, 2019

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

TOKYO will be catapulted into the limelight over the next 12 months – and for good reason. As in summer 2020, Tokyo will host the 2020 Olympics where over 600,000 overseas visitors are anticipated to head to th...

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong presents festive luxury in the Clouds by Ozone, Tom Ford Beauty & Lane Crawford

Cara Jenkins

December 5, 2019

Asia, Food & Drink, Hong Kong, News, Travel

TO WELCOME in the festive season, lavish rooftop bar Ozone is collaborating with the iconic luxury retail Lane Crawford to produce a unique collection of gifts by Tom Ford Beauty, in addition to an array of fab...

Glass experiences the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong, the highlight of the harbour

Emma Hart

November 25, 2019

Asia, Feature, Hong Kong, Travel

LOCATED on the glittering edge of Hong Kong’s dynamic Victoria Harbour sits Shangri-La Hotel’s crown jewel, the incomparable Kerry Hotel. The luxury resort brand’s fourth hotel in this extraordinary city brings...

A culinary paradise – Glass visits The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Cara Jenkins

November 19, 2019

Asia, Hong Kong, News, Travel

TO kick start your Christmas celebrations and give a cordial welcome to the imminent New Year, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is offering a host of cuisines sure to tantalise the tastebuds of every guest. Overlook...

Glass stays at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

Mirabella Shahidullah

November 4, 2019

Feature, Hong Kong, Travel

STEPPING into the JW Marriott Hong Kong you are instantly enchanted by the hotel’s open and spacious glass reception, breath-takingly gorgeous views meet your eyes, a view that is a rarity in a city so saturat...

Niccolo Hotels debut short film on Glass In Motion

Emma Hart

October 29, 2019

Asia, Glass TV, Travel

NICCOLO Hotels have released a clip of their short film on Glass TV – an aesthetically stunning tale of excitement, passion, and luxury. Encompassing the Niccolo spirit, the film invites you to step int...

Glass stays at the Signiel Seoul, a Korean castle in the clouds

Amanda Bernstein

October 7, 2019

Asia, Feature, Travel

THE 555 metre tall Lotte World Tower shimmers in the afternoon sunshine, seemingly piercing the cloudless Seoul sky. This two-year-old skyscraper, the highest structure on the Korean peninsula and sixth tallest...

Glass visits the Taj Mahal, and stops by some of India’s most beautiful spots

Amanda Bernstein

September 16, 2019

Asia, Feature, India, Travel

“THIS is the world’s greatest testament of love,” exclaims Ravi, “It was built by a mighty ruler grief-stricken over the death of his wife.” I get goosebumps as we gaze at the dazzling-white marble mausoleum, w...

GLASS experiences Tin Lung Heen at the The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Alicia Pountney

August 27, 2019

Asia, Dining, Feature, Food & Drink, Hong Kong

LOOKING out across Victoria Harbour, Tin Lung Heen offers a stunning view to complement its stunning food. Translating to ‘Dragon in the sky’, this luxurious Cantonese restaurant occupies a large part of the 10...

Glass stays at Page 148, Hong Kong – the hotel offering a new chapter of luxury

Lily Rimmer

July 9, 2019

Asia, Feature, Hong Kong, Travel

DESCRIBING themselves as “The Home of Urban Explorers”, Page 148’s ethos is particularly unique. As a boutique hotel, set in the heart of Kowloon, right on the corner of a street with discolouring copper platin...

Glass previews The St. Regis Hong Kong

Charlie Navin-Holder

April 24, 2019

Asia, Hong Kong, News, Travel

THE St. Regis Hong Kong, the first of its kind on the island, has officially opened its doors and promises to offer guests a truly unique stay. Located in the bustling Wan Chai district - a hub of culture and c...

Glass gets back to nature with Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia

Natalie Egling

April 23, 2019

Asia, Feature, Travel

“Watch out for the strange creatures,” says Banyan Tree Bintan’s hotel manager Nicolas Belzic as he hands us our key during check in. Sure enough, on our first morning, we wake up to find curious monkeys peerin...

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of Rosewood Bangkok

Lorna Tyler

April 10, 2019

News, Thailand, Travel

INCORPORATING the philosophy and rich Thai culture, Rosewood hotels have opened a striking, 30 story standalone edition to the skyline of Bangkok. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the Bangkok Rosewood celebrates ...

Streetwear designer PUL Sheen carries ERR;OR from NYC to SXSW – and Beyond

Emily Rae Pellerin

April 2, 2019

America, Asia, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Feature, Glass Models, Music, New York

IN collaboration with creative production agency Balance Crew and artist Jason Lee, emerging New York-based streetwear brand ERR;OR put on a multimedia showcase during the recent SXSW festival in Austin, Texas,...

Gucci’s newest ArtWalls feature Gucci Décor

Kay Ean Leong

July 20, 2018

Art, China, Design, Fashion, Hong Kong, Italy, London, New York, News, United Kingdom

GUCCI’S latest venture into the world of art comes in the form of its ArtWalls, eclectic murals found in cosmopolitan cities throughout the world. The murals, which were unveiled earlier this year, now feature ...