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The latest ready-to-wear design from The Anthology deepens the brand's burgeoning reputation for sartorial clothing that's elegant yet easy-wearing -- a winning combo even when you're aren't 'working' from home.

Last April, while institutions around the globe were struggling to contain the fear and uncertainty wrought by a now-familiar contagion, huge numbers of clothing brands dealing in what we'd call 'classic menswear' were on the brink of a similarly existential collapse. With offices emptying out at record rates and 'stay home' orders being enforced worldwide (many of them still ongoing today) it seemed that the long-prophesied 'death of the suit', and by association, tailored clothing, had finally arrived.

Multinational menswear outfitters in the mould of J Crew -- known in their heyday for peddling slim, modish suits in malls from Indonesia to Alaska -- disappeared overnight, having failed to recognise (or worse, acknowledge) the sea change that has been taking place in men's fashion these last six years. And that's before we were all locked up, drinking badly-made cocktails over Zoom.

Fortunately, a handful of smaller brands (including an inexplicable number focusing on sartorial clothing, in Hong Kong) have managed to make lemonade out of the current crisis, principally by taking familiar styles of clothing and cranking the comfort factor, both literal and emotional, up high. Those themes were at the forefront of the design process when Hong Kong-based The Anthology released its 'Lazyman' in 2020: a "casual, multifunctional jacket" that's a no-brainer for the 'working from home' brigade, but still smart enough to warrant a place in your wardrobe when the pandemic inevitably ends.

To complement this beloved "blazer alternative", the brand has just released the 'Taskmaster' -- a quasi-outerwear design that rustles many of the same thematic feathers as its predecessor, while expanding The Anthology's casualwear universe. "If the Lazyman is an alternative to the office-appropriate navy sport coat," says co-founder Buzz Tang, "then the Taskmaster is our answer to the classic American work shirt."

It turns out that The Anthology's answer to workwear of the 21st century owes a debt to designers like Ant Franco and Jerry Lorenzo. In an era when fashion's influences are rapidly decamping between art, history, and pop culture, that's certainly no bad thing. Commencing from the reference point of the American workshirt, Tang & co continually tweaked the Taskmaster until they arrived at something suitably "fast-adapting" for a mixture of modern urban situations. It's for working, for loafing, for when you're stuck at home working on your loaves.

Almost by necessity, that makes this different to the scores of workwear designs which have come before: the body is shorter and slimmed for a closer fit, ensuring it wears well even whilst tucked beneath a trouser waistband; whereas the chest pockets have been expanded to handle the tools of modern professionals -- two oversized, postbox-style shapes roomy enough to stash your phone, spectacles, currency or even a palm-sized writing aid.

Intriguing choices in fabric are a signature at The Anthology, and the Taskmaster is no exception in this regard. For the Taskmaster, the brand has chosen to keep its sartorial sensibilities low-key, working closely with its Italian textile partners on a corded glencheck that juxtaposes a sumptuous handle with hardwearing, robust externalities. I say 'low key' since the colour here has enough degrees of separation to isolate it from the exploded plaids we're used to seeing on the high street. According to Tang, this corduroy begins life as a dusty beige cotton that's woven over with cords, shaded in what he likes to call "bleeding fountain pen". Collectively, those colours are redolent of a quill and ink -- an allusion, very nearly imperceptible, to The Anthology's blue feather logo.

The 'Taskmaster' overshirt is now available for HK$3,300. To learn more, visit The Anthology online.

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La Prairie’s quest for longevity resulted in the latest Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol, an intensive treatment at the apex of Dr Paul Niehan’s pioneering science.

Written into myths and legends, the quest for eternal youth seemed little more than a dream for many. But not for Dr Paul Niehans, who in 1931 was convinced that the science to unlock the secret of rejuvenation already existed. Very quickly, Niehans developed Cellular Therapy, famously proclaiming that it’s “not only about adding years to life, but life to years”, and wrote his findings into a book. At Clinique La Prairie, on the serene shores of Lac Léman, Niehans offered his treatment to a privileged few – Pope Pius XII, Charlie Chaplin and Marlene Dietrich were just some of his esteemed clients.

Today, La Prairie’s Science of Haute-Rejuvenation is inspired by Niehans’ groundbreaking ideas and backed by 21st-century skin biology. At the apex of this pioneering science is the newly launched Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol, which is the latest innovation in the Platinum Rare Collection. The product is a month-long intensive treatment, to be used intermittently four times a year to allow the skin to rebalance between each use, aimed at rejuvenating skin and compensating for the loss and degradation that comes with age.

The product is housed in three beautiful amethyst-toned vials with a glass pipette and a Platinum Catalyst activator base. Placed on the Platinum Catalyst, the two separate formulas come together in a magical, cloud-like swirl, creating an opalescent formula to be used over the course of 10 days.

The active ingredients include signalling molecules to stimulate the regeneration of skin cells, together with La Prairie’s patent-pending Platinum Multi-Peptide and Exclusive Cellular Complex. After a full month-long course, the skin’s own cellular activities are fully restored, and the skin is left feeling rejuvenated, smooth and tightened.

As intensive as the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol is, the steps are actually quite simple and can be integrated into your Platinum Rare Ritual. After cleansing and toning with the Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion, you can use the pipette to deliver a small dose of Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol on to your skin. Apply the Eye Elixir, followed by the premium line’s cream and eye cream to finish.

As important as science is to the core of La Prairie, art also holds a very special place in the brand’s heart. In honour of La Prairie’s launch of the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol, the brand chose to prolong the artistic collaboration with Japanese artist Nobuhiro Nakanishi and British composer Max Richter to interpret a new chapter in the story of the Platinum Moment following the artistic encounter last year.

The collaboration led to a second masterpiece titled Eternal Circle. For this work, Nakanishi was inspired by his own experience in the Swiss mountains. Using an ancient artistic technique that consists of drawing countless straight lines on to paper, Nakanishi recreated the mountainous landscape in a 60-piece work. The drawings were then digitalised to create a never-ending loop, which is put to a musical score by Richter with soaring, emotional notes. The art piece was recently debuted on Art Basel Miami’s digital platform, showcased in its Online Viewing Room to its global network of collectors and art enthusiasts.

The launch of the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol has brought us one step closer to our dream of eternity. If there ever were a fountain of youth, we might have just found it in the heart of La Prairie.

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The most attractive perfumes for men.

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The most attractive perfumes for men.

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We are highlighting the best of the best health products you need to try this year. And the first one up is one of our personal favorites: HUmineral!

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From revolutionary creams, to make-up must-haves and mesmerising fragrances, here are eight beauty products to add to your collection this month.

Clé de Peau

Clé de Peau Beauté has recently released a new Synactif skincare line, a step-by-step regimen that targets skin tone, texture and contours. Newly formulated with Neem Leaf Extract, the Synactif crème shown here helps to fortify the firmness of the skin.

Greenvines

Greenvines, the leading clean skincare brand from Taiwan, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with new packaging. The brand advocates returning to basics by taking the skin’s natural workings into account and supplying it with natural ingredients — notably water and oil — that are biocompatible, while removing beauty products with unnecessary additives, such as lotions, from the equation.

Caudalíe

Natural skincare brand Caudalíe has released its latest Resveratrol-Lift collection featuring a new- generation Advanced Grapevine Resveratrol patent, an unprecedented combination of vine resveratrol, vegan collagen booster and micro-hyaluronic acid. After one day, natural collagen production is enhanced by as much as five times and hyaluronic acid natural production is doubled.

Dior

Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion, the on-the-go, long-wearing and skin-caring foundation, has released a new couture case in a limited edition for the season: the Diormania Gold Edition. The cushion, worn for 24-hours, is an ideal solution for perfecting and refreshing the complexion at any time of the day. The skin is weightlessly mattified and glows with a natural, lasting radiance.

Chantecaille

Chantecaille has released an unprecedented night concentrate that uses gold heptapeptide as its base. Uniquely concentrated for visible impact, the powerful combination of peptides and recently discovered botanicals in this potent booster works overnight to smooth wrinkles, and brighten and replenish the skin.

Byredo

Byredo has introduced a colourful array of its Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum in limited editions, a hand-cream collection in three of its signature scents (Blanche, La Tulip and Rose of No Man's Land), as well as a perfumed altar candle in a black glass silhouette.

Chloé

The Chloé floral atelier has released three new fragrances with accords that complement evocative notes of fresh foliage. Each variety, whether floral, aromatic or woody, has its own scent. True to the floral arts, the different essences can be freely combined to create limitless personalised fragrance bouquets.

Mini Luzon

This 24K Pure Gold Mask can be used one time only or as an ongoing treatment to promote healthier-looking skin. The unique combination of a corrective anti-wrinkle mask with gold leaf provides the skin with an immediate sense of wellbeing, treating redness and fine lines while evening out its tone and promoting a healthy glow.

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