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Simply legend

Shop1022, The Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian Macao
+853 2882 8161

After it was decimated by fire in January 2008, the only thing to emerge unscathed from s.T. Dupont’s Faverges factory was a lighter in Chinese lacquer, underlining the material’s fire-retardant qualities. The French luxury writing instrument and lighter manufacturer has since rebuilt the factory and to commemorate the event have created Phenix, a limited edition of the Olympio pen and ligne 2 lighter. Adorned in palladium and vivid red Chinese lacquer, the only thing burning will be the hole in your pocket (Olympio Fountain MOP11,227, Olympio Rollerball MOP9,888, ligne 2 lighter MOP11,845).

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playful travel mate

Made to order www.louisvuitton.com

Travelling alone can be such a bore. but thanks to louis vuitton you can now have an instant conversation starter and entertainment centre in one made-to-order carrying case. Containing chess, draughts, backgammon, cards, dice and dominoes, you can while away the hours in the company of fellow travellers without having to resort to meaningless small talk. You can even add your own personal touch by choosing the style and colour of the canvas. simply walk in to any louis vuitton shop to place an order.

6 number cruncher

According to the latest Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s most expensive mobile number, 666 6666 was sold for us$2.75m in Qatar during 2007. The previous record price was recorded in China where the number 8888 8888 sold for us$480,000.

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Rimowa

Shop No. 2708, The Grand Canal Shoppes, Venetian, Macau www.rimowa.com

Too much luggage but not enough hands? Rimowa’s salsa Deluxe range now come with an ‘add a bag holder’ so you can secure another small bag, newspaper or overcoat using the strap on the outside of the case, leaving one hand free to open doors, collect tickets or hold an umbrella. Constructed of 100% polycarbonate, it also has a telescopic handle and a multiwheel roller system for improved handling. available in four glossy finishes – black, orient red, dark grey and brown.

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Stay in Shanghai

boutique hotels could be the solution for those who find it too difficult and too expensive to secure a venue for small-scale business meetings. From now until 30 June, iVY shanghai (709 Jiaozhou Road, Jing’an District, shanghai, +86 21 3221 2600) is offering a MiCe package for groups of eight or above with room rates starting at RMb700 per night. The MiCe facilities come with complimentary wireless internet, breakfast and late check-outs.

Dine In Hangzhou

in addition to serving up homely comfort food such as burgers and pizza, Oak leaf Restaurant (3/F, Oakwood Residence, 28 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, +86 0571 8899 3131) offers an express menu that allows you to sample seven small dishes representing the best in Chinese cuisine.

Celebrate in Chengdu

Paramount Wine bar (20-5 east tongzilin Rd, Chengdu) is a cozy venue with reds and whites stocked up to the ceiling. Prices are affordable, with a bottle of australian Cabernet-shiraz coming in for under RMb100.