Celebrity Life

Tom Ford Beauty has just opened its second ever free standing store, following the opening of its flagship store in Covent Garden, London, just last year. What a privilege it is to be situated right here in Kuala Lumpur. The store, opened in June, is located in Suria KLCC -- a key moment in the evolution of the brand.

Excited and you just can't hide it? We don't blame you, which is why we're taking a look at its recent launch party at Suria KLCC's main Concourse. The beauty-studded event had beauty editors and local celebrities mingle over canapés and champagne, as well as discover he latest Tom Ford Beauty products, which included Tom Ford's personal scent laboratory. The guests included Marion Caunter, Sazzy Falak, Juwei Teoh and many more.

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The KLCC Tom Ford Beauty store is an inspired design of light and layered grey glass sculpture, creating a  visually arresting play on objects and space. Ever dimension of the store has a distinctive touch of Tom Ford's design. Halos of light coating white marble slabs showcase the collections his makeup, skincare,  and fragrance for women and men alike.

Make a beeline for our personal favourite, the Boys & Girls lipstick collection, with shades named after 50 boys and 50 girls from Ford’s inner circle! Don't forget to get your skin sorted with another favourite: the Tom Ford Purifying Cleansing Oil, and for that iridescent, sculpted cheekbones, get your hands on the Ultimate Bronzer.

Private makeup services -- are also provided with Tom Ford Beauty Specialists. Note, you'll need to make an appointment first. On top of getting your makeup done, clients can also try out fragrance customisation, brow sessions, VIP masterclasses and bridal services. At the makeup lounge, you'll even get to reserve a private space for cosmetic and fragrance one-to-one consultations.

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We go behind the scenes of the cover shoot with Pam Attaskulchai, the cover girl for our July 2018 issue. Pam is a former fashion designer, one of the heirs to the Betagen family empire and, most recently, a budding master of yoga. The shoot took place at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse and Pam is seen donning watches from the OMEGA's beautiful new Trésor collection.

Credits:

Photographer: Virunan Chiddaycha
Stylist: Panchanitch Rattanawilai
Makeup Artist: Torranit Jirasirikan
Hair Stylist: Somjate Klomnoi
Editorial Coordinator Rattanachai Chaipornsantikul
Dress: Tawn C.
Jewellery: Rajdamri Gems
Watches: OMEGA Trésor collection

To read the full interview with our July 2018 cover personality, click here.

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Following the “Match for Peace” and “Match of Friendship” events in Paris, Basel and Dubai, the Swiss luxury watchmaker united its most loyal supporters to celebrate the beautiful game of football while raising funds for a good cause.

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Held in conjunction with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, for which Hublot is both the Official Watch and Official Timekeeper, the event saw notable personalities from various industries joining forces to help raise funds for charities Make-A-Wish Malaysia and the OrphanCARE Foundation. Additional highlights of the evening included a massive gumball machine structure filled with thousands of limited edition “Hublot Loves Football” soccer balls designed by Russian contemporary artist Andrey Bartenev; and a lucky draw for treasured collectables signed by football legends and Hublot ambassadors Diego Maradona, Pelé and José Mourinho. [inline_related_article article_id="85901"]

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It’s hot in the kitchen but Najib Hamid is unperturbed by the rising temperature. The look he wears is one that tells of utmost concentration, his hands moving deftly like clockwork as the frying pan he’s holding on to catches fire, sending a sheet of flames up in the air. “Service please!” he calls out two minutes later, setting down a piping hot plate of sumptuous, silky coated carbonara on the counter. On the surface, the affable chef exudes a calm and collected persona, fuelled by a zealous passion to revitalise the local dining scene into a more robust profile befitting Malaysia’s culinary mecca status.

If the name Najib does not ring a bell, his culinary endeavours under the nickname Jibby – hint (Jibby East and Jibby Chow) – will. Currently helming the position of managing director and group chef of the Serai Group, Najib has been responsible for introducing numerous creative dining concepts around the Klang Valley synonymous with the group’s name. Since its inception back in 1990 by his mother-in-law Rina Abdullah, the Serai Group has flourished to comprise six distinctive brands under the umbrella, including Serai, Serai Thai, Satay Bar, Jibby & Co, Jibby East and Jibby Chow.

As part of our Prestige KK July 2018 issue, Prestige sits down with Najib who hails from Kota Kinabalu to talk cooking philosophy, the ever-competitive game of F&B and fickle food trends.

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Taking On The Iron Chef Role

I’m no Gordon Ramsay but everyone knows I respect all of my staff as equals regardless of ethnicity or gender. Once you’re inside my kitchen, you have to focus. I’m very strict with certain things and I expect everyone to follow instructions. You don’t cross that line.

You Can’t Put A Price On Experience

A chef I worked with told me that experience cannot be bought and that money will come later. Though I did not have a specific mentor, I was lucky to work with so many great chefs who shared their knowledge with me. The experience was priceless.

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Managing Customers’ Expectations

Sometimes you get customers who comment on your food and you can never win. It’s about how you educate them.

Staying Relevant In The F&B Game

In the F&B business, food comes first followed by service and the entire dining experience. You may be selling nasi lemak for RM15 and less than 200m away someone is selling it for RM10. Just down the road another vendor sells it for RM5. What’s the difference between your nasi lemak and theirs? Never say you are perfect because there is always room for improvement as you are learning every day.

Staff Motivation and Mindset Is Key

It doesn’t work if you swear at them. I try to educate them and take a different approach. I can’t change everyone but if I can change one out of 10 staff, it’s still good enough.

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Food Trends: Yay or Nay?

Food is our religion and the most important thing in Malaysia is to offer comfort food. Food trends may come and go but it is not an everyday staple. What we’re trying to offer is comfort food that our customers can eat every day but with an interesting creative twist.

What Every Young F&B Entrepreneur Should Know

My advice to them is what’s the rush? A good chef may not necessarily be a good businessman. Work for others and gain as much experience as you can before you even consider opening a restaurant.

Read the full cover story in Prestige Malaysia July 2018 issue.

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