Echelon Hong Kong

14/10/2022

Best New Hotels in The Big Apple
Next time you’re in New York, experience the city in a new way by checking into one of these urbane new hotels.

Next time you’re in New York, experience the city in a new way by checking into one of these urbane new hotels.

12/10/2022

Iconic Desserts of the World
Get your passports and Google maps ready, we’ve found some of the most iconic desserts that are worth flying across the world for.

Get your passports and Google maps ready, we’ve found some of the most iconic desserts that are worth flying across the world for.

05/10/2022

Not known by many, the names behind restaurants often have hidden meanings and carry inspiration behind each unique concept. We talk to the founders behind some of Hong Kong’s venues and delve into the stories behind their names.

03/10/2022

Niche Museums Worth Traveling For:
Tired of crowded museums? Immerse yourself in the quirky, compelling collections at these small museums instead.

Tired of crowded museums? Immerse yourself in the quirky, compelling collections at these small museums instead.

28/09/2022

The metaverse may still be at its infancy, but it hasn’t stopped industries from staking a claim to define its future. Find out exactly how industries are transforming the metaverse.

The metaverse may still be at its infancy, but it hasn’t stopped industries from staking a claim to define its future.

26/09/2022

A new generation of high-net-worth individuals is blazing a trail in the investment world. But who exactly are millennial investors and how are they different from those who came before?

23/09/2022

Through training at Two Percent Fitness Training Club and his personal Instagram account, James Wong () inspires people to lead healthier lifestyles and be the best version of themselves.

Through training at Two Percent Fitness Training Club and his personal Instagram account, James Wong inspires people to lead healthier lifestyles and be the best version of themselves.

20/09/2022

Making Art for Art’s Sake?
Monsters can be adorable, but they're not always the most friendly and down-to-earth creatures. The same can be said about artists whose alternative styles may not be the most readily received by the general public. We chat with three Hong Kong-based artists for a glimpse into their quirky art and the imagined figures within.

Monsters can be adorable, but they're not always the most friendly and down-to-earth creatures. The same can be said about artists whose alternative styles may not be the most readily received by the general public. We chat with three Hong Kong-based artists for a glimpse into their quirky art and t...

14/09/2022

Those who managed to get away this summer have some new restaurants to discover and some new menus to try. After eating our way from Aberdeen to Happy Valley and Central to TST, here are our tasting reviews.

13/09/2022

Local art accessory maker is an unconventional brand with an even more unconventional storefront that acts sometimes as an art space. ECHELON sits down with cofounder Logan Chan for more insight.

Local art accessory maker PabePabe is an unconventional brand with an even more unconventional storefront that acts sometimes as an art space.

11/09/2022

From modelling to yoga teaching, Natalie Söderström (.soderstrom) shares her journey to finding inner peace and her tips for winding down amidst the pressures of life in the city.

From modelling to yoga teaching, Natalie Söderström shares her journey to finding inner peace and her tips for winding down amidst the pressures of life in the city.

07/09/2022

In a city where private kitchens flourish, part-time chef Simon Yam () is striking a balance between a full time career and a role on the side.

In a city where private kitchens flourish, part-time chef Simon Yam is striking a balance between a full time career and a role on the side.

06/09/2022

September Beauty Round-up
It’s 2022 and we’re still seeing most makeup products marketed solely towards women but what about everyone else?

It’s 2022 and we’re still seeing most makeup products marketed solely towards women but what about everyone else?

05/09/2022

We talk to Joy Ghose, CCO of FreeD Group, about AI and how the brand is using the technology to create innovative solutions across different industries.

04/09/2022

10 Mooncakes You Must Try
As the glow of the moon gets brighter and brighter before the Mid-Autumn Festival, we take a look at 10 of the mooncake collections that take the stage this year.

As the glow of the moon gets brighter and brighter before the Mid-Autumn Festival, we take a look at 10 of the mooncake collections that take the stage this year.

02/09/2022

Portugal’s Douro Valley, a world heritage site, is home to an array of port wine styles ranging from rosé ports to 40-year tawnys. After a day trip to several wine estates, we learned about the history of the region, the different fortified wine styles and what each port is best paired with.

Take a trip to the Douro Valley in Portugal with us as we explore the different port styles and find out what to pair them with.

01/09/2022

“Home,” as Peggy Bels, designer and founder of Hong Kong-based Peggy Bels Interior Design (), aptly puts it, “is where we start our every day, where we find comfort, where we gather with our family. It’s a space where we collect so many memories.” We speak to one of the city’s top designers tasked with creating them.

Whether it’s a house, a hotel room, or a lovingly conceived bolthole, much has evolved over the last couple of years about where we feel the most at home – or how we even define it. We speak to three of the city’s top designers tasked with creating them, including Peggy Bels.

30/08/2022

CENTRESTAGE returns once again to Hong Kong from 9-11 Sep, spotlighting some of the hottest designers across Asia. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and sponsored by Create Hong Kong, this three-day event will be open to fashion buyers and also the general public. Register now:

https://bit.ly/3PTivDi

26/08/2022

Italy has more to offer than Rome, Naples, or Venice. A walk through its charming southern City of Caves, Matera, will transport you back 10,000 years.

25/08/2022

For decades, the fashion world followed stereotypical standards of beauty. But in recent times, ranks of new faces have entered the industry – and made diversity the name of the game.

24/08/2022

Whether it be fire shows, al fresco dining or love letters to Hong Kong, this month's new menus impressed with their textures, flavours and artistry.

23/08/2022

Too much screen time?
Learn how to use the internet with intent with Viv Kan, a mindfulness coach in Hong Kong.

How To Set Boundaries With The Internet

18/08/2022

“The worlds of hotels and homes are increasingly similar,” observes Peter Remedios, designer and founder of Hong Kong-headquartered Remedios Studio, who has designed luxury residences such as The Gramercy on Caine Road. We speak with Remedios to get his thoughts on how architecture and design plays a significant part in defining our sense of place.

Whether it’s a house, a hotel room, or a lovingly conceived bolthole, much has evolved over the last couple of years about where we feel the most at home – or how we even define it. We speak to three of the city’s top designers tasked with creating them, including Peter Remedios.

16/08/2022

From south side seclusion, to the mountains of Lantau, or the vibrancy of the city, take your pick and stay at one of these three recent Hong Kong hotel openings.

11/08/2022

A Cut Above
Take a look at three rising stars in the jewellery world who have found novel and innovative ways to set themselves apart from the crowd.

A look at three rising stars in the jewellery world who have found novel and innovative ways to set themselves apart from the crowd.

10/08/2022

New wellness studio alert!
RENATION officially opens up in the heart of Central. Located inside H Code Hong Kong, this 5,000 sq ft space is equipped with an immersive 360 degree indoor cycling studio, workout area and juice bar. Will you be sweating it out at Renation? Let us know at the comments below!

09/08/2022

Chef Peter Find of brings the warmth and conviviality found in the most social room of the house—the kitchen— and takes us on a trip through various regions of Germany through his elevated German cuisine.

Chef Peter Find brings the warmth and conviviality found in the most social room of the house—the kitchen— and takes us on a trip through various regions of Germany through his elevated German cuisine.

04/08/2022

In a city where private kitchens flourish, part-time chef Rania Hatoum () is striking a balance between a full time career and roles on the side.

In a city where private kitchens flourish, part-time chef Rania Hatoum is striking a balance between a full time career and roles on the side.

03/08/2022

Well-known for its eccentric indoor spin classes, boutique fitness studio XYZ () is now offering a more well-rounded fitness and wellbeing destination in Hong Kong. We’ll be getting our sweat on here! Will you? Let us know at the comments below!

Well-known for its eccentric indoor spin classes, XYZ is now offering a more well-rounded fitness and wellbeing destination in Hong Kong.

02/08/2022

Newly-opened Basin takes us on a trip to the Mediterranean coast, bridging the cultures and traditions of Italy, Spain and France, where healthy food and community thrive.

Bridging three European countries—Italy, Spain and France—Basin takes us on a trip to the Mediterranean coast where healthy food and community thrive.