For the first official fashion shoot for Robb Report Hong Kong, we knocked on the doors of popular stylist Denise Ho, grabbed one of the hottest young photographers, Natalie Dunn, and booked make-up artist extraordinaire and industry icon Karen Yiu and her crew, while sending out casting calls to every notable modelling agency in the city.
To showcase the wares from the biggest, brightest, and best designer houses in the world, Ho cherry-picked pieces from the autumnal collection of Armani, Dior, Hermès, Ralph Lauren… Flipping through the Rolodex (yes, they still exist!) of designer brands, timeless looks not hindered by trend or ephemeral fads were finally selected.
Though he says he’s long left the modelling industry, actor, DJ, and graffiti artist Tom Price did the honours as man of the moment. You can read up more about the affable Price here, or wait and watch his new show on Netflix, out in the summer of 2023. In town briefly to shoot a campaign for a popular brand, Chinese supermodel Zhang Yan strutted into K11 Artus like she owned the joint. But even her tall frame was dwarfed by a particular Ralph Lauren look, which had a tail of fabric that two stylist assistants helped drape. The ensemble easily weighed more than our leading lady. Ah, fashion. Uniformed guards and handlers brought in jewels and watches that tallied into the millions, as we tried to be discreet so as to not disturb the residents, who were out and about living their lives without paying much attention to the effortlessly elegant couple striking and vogueing for Dunn’s camera.
Then the McLaren landed.
Brought in on a truck and wheeled out by men in gloves, it threw all pretence of shooting on location without disturbing anyone out the window. Everyone pulled out their phones and clicked away. We didn’t even try to ask the gathering crowds for discretion as we wanted to surprise you with the first look at the gorgeous supercar at our shoot. The images went viral, unsurprisingly, and people started gathering, looking at the rare wheels on display. A magnificent beast of a machine that roared into the driveway, like it had been uncaged after months of hibernation.
At one point we told the models to sit this one out—as the car inhaled all the attention, no one was looking at them.
Blouson jacket (HK$30,000) and the long sleeved polo (HK$17,500) by Giorgio Armani, pants (HK$12,000) by Dior, Star Legacy watch by Mont Blanc (HK$35,400), car, McLaren Hong Kong.
On her: sleeveless pleated dress (HK$54,100) by Hermès, satin crystal heel (price upon request) by Giorgio Armani.
On him: cashmere jacquard cardigan (HK$14,300), jacquard vest (HK$5,800), trousers (HK$5,300), loafers ($6,500) and bow tie (HK$1,900) by Ralph Lauren Purple Label, white shirt ($5,000) by Giorgio Armani
On him: Suit (HK$11,120) and shirt (HK$1,295) by Ascot Chang, pocket square (HK$915) by Isaia, available at Ascot Chang, loafers by Ralph Lauren Purple Label (HK$6,500), Midnight in Paris watch (HK$600,000) by Van Cleef & Arpels.
On her: Bias cut gown (HK$38,500) by Giorgio Armani, Brume de saphir necklace, Cadenas watch, Lunaire earrings with detachable pendants and cushion cut sapphire ring by Van Cleef & Arpels (All prices upon request.)
Midnight couture top (HK$12,150) and black cady tuxedo trouser (HK$5,250) by Ralph Lauren, white gold and sapphire bracelet (price upon request) by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Houndstooth jacket (price upon request), cotton shirt (HK$6,500) and satin tie (HK$2,050) by Dunhill, cashmere trousers ($23,000) by Giorgio Armani, Strike One in 18K rose gold watch (HK$515,000) by Chopard
On her: Vintage scarf by Dries Van Noten ($1,500) available at Hula, yellow gold magnetic buckle ($720) by Kitdo, double row hinged bangle (HK$65,000) and diamond ring (HK$49,400) in rose gold (HK$65,000) by Tiffany & Co, diamond sunglasses (HK$6,000) by Dior
On him: silk shirt (HK$13,500) by Giorgio Armani, off-white denim (HK$7,800) by Zegna
On him: suit jacket (HK$35,000) by Dior, wool turtleneck (HK$8,500) and pants (HK$4,900) by Loro Piana, Royal Oak Silver tone dial watch (HK$207,000) by Audemars Piguet.
On her: knit dress (HK$19,400) by Chloé
On her: Fitted dress by Louis Vuitton (HK$32,000), diamond earrings (HK$119,000) and diamond 18K gold watch (HK$385,000) from Chopard.
On him: Cashmere coat (HK$85,800), wool crew sweater (HK$14,800) and pants (HK$4,900) by Loro Piana, deerskin sneakers (HK$7,600) by Zegna and sunglasses (HK$6,000) by Dior Homme.
Wool turtleneck (HK$8,500) and pants (HK$4,900) by Loro Piana, loafers by Ralph Lauren Purple Label (HK$6,500), Royal Oak Silver tone dial watch (HK$207,000) by Audemars Piguet.
On her: Checker wool dress (HK$46,000) by Dior, harness pump heels (HK$7,800) by Alexander Mcqueen.
On him: Calfskin leather jacket (HK$99,100) and trousers (HK$65,100) by Hermès, black wool knit turtleneck ($12,000) by Dior, boot (HK$8,200) by Hermès.
Car, McLaren, Hong Kong.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Natalie Dunn
STYLIST: Denise Ho
MODELS: Tom Price and Zhang Yan from WE Management
MAKEUP ARTIST: Sandy Cheng @makeupbeesckx
HAIRSTYLIST: Shelia ko @makeupbees
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR AND CASTING: P.Ramakrishnan
PHOTO ASSISTANT: Charlene Bo
STYLING ASSISTANT: Faith Yuen
LOCATION: K11 Artus, Hong Kong
