all i want for christmas: electric sekki edition

In our final All I Want for Christmas feature, we talked to Electric sekki's own stunning team of fashionable ladies to get their take on Christmas.  It's safe to say that we're a pretty varied bunch!  We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas; may it be filled with delicious food, glorious wine, precious moments and lots of love.  See you in 2013!

Amiee – President 

Best gift you've ever given?

A Panerai watch. 

Favorite holiday destination?

Anywhere sunny right now? 

  

Best gift  you've ever received?

The fist handmade card from my daughter and husband.

Favorite Christmas Carol?

Little Drummer Boy. 

All I Want this Christmas Is...

A long holiday in Australia! 

What will you be wearing this Christmas?

sass & bide in Sydney. 

Waisze – General Manager, Footwear 

Best gift you've ever given?

 For me, I think my best Christmas gift is my gift of the holiday spirit- which to me means lots of food, lots of people over and making great memories. Cheesy, but true. 

All I want for Christmas this year is...

No stress. 

Best gift you've ever received?

 4 pairs of fabulous Guiseppe Zanotti's to myself one Christmas in Vegas- had a streak of good luck at the blackjack table in Vegas (beginners luck) and bought my family a great boxing day meal and took advantage of some great boxing day sales.

Dream holiday destination?

So many…my most recent desire is hiking to Machu Picchu and doing an eating tour of Peru as a treat!

What will you be wearing this Christmas?

Something fun and sparkly with tights and hot shoes. 

Favorite Christmas carol?

"Last Christmas I gave you my heart, the very next day you gave it away…" Wham, a classic!

Susie – Brand Manager 

Best gift you've ever given? 

For my 4 nieces, they each had a large box and inside that box was about 30 smaller boxes, some had smaller presents inside them too – lots of small silly things but it kept them happy for hours and unwrapping each tiny box gave them so much pleasure….  A big success! Sometimes it is about quantity rather than quality… 

What's topping your wish list this Christmas? 

A new leather Liberty Diary.  In dark green please, Santa!  

Dream holiday destination?

Bora Bora – or any log cabin with a roaring fire and loads of snow.

Favorite holiday drink? 

Mulled wine for evenings and Bucks Fizz on Christmas Day morning.  So 70’s but I still love it!

Favorite holiday dish? 

Turkey roast dinner with all the trimmings – the kind that involves not being about to move for about 2 hours afterwards…Left overs on boxing day comes a close second though after the annual Boxing Day Swim!

All I want for Christmas this year is... 

Snow –it's  never going to happen but a girl can wish!

Livi – Assistant Communications & Marketing Manager 

Best gift you've ever received? 

This has got to go back to when I was a kid; the best presents I ever got were a Barbie caravan and Spice World on VHS. Nothing is more exciting at that age than Christmas.. until you find out Santa isn’t real.  Don’t think I ever really got over that one!

Dream holiday destination? 

Somewhere that is sunny and hot. I am seriously pale this time of year and no amount of bronzer can hide my pastiness!

Favorite Christmas carol? 

My Christmas playlist consists of Wham, Band Aid, Yazoo, Slade… and, unashamedly, Justin Bieber’s Mistletoe. 

Favorite holiday dish? 

Anything with chocolate.  Roast potatoes, stuffing, turkey, sweets… I LOVE CHRISTMAS FOOD! Except brussel sprouts, brussel sprouts are ultimate food hell. 

All I want for Christmas this year is... 

For Jac to stop junk food feeding me at work. No, seriously though.

Holiday shopping strategy? 

I always shop last minute.. I need to steal someone else’s’ strategy! 

What's topping your wish list this Christmas? 

Shoes, shoes and more shoes!

Jessica Lee – Brand Assistant (Luxury)

Best gift you've ever given?

The softest throw from Restoration Hardware.  

Worst gift you've ever given?

Regifted earrings. 

Worst gift you've ever received?

For a White Elephant Game I got a bag of candy. 

Favorite Christmas carol? 

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas is You. Does that count? 

All I want for Christmas this year is... 

To see friends and family. Eat, sleep, be merry!

Priscilla – Social & Digital Media Platforms

Favorite holiday drink? 

I can tell you my least favorite holiday drink! After attempting to make "buttered beere" from Tudor recipe dating back to 1588 with my brother last night, I can say that it was definitely the worst festive drink ever, but a fun experience making it nonetheless!

All I want for Christmas this year is... 

A beautiful new home!  I am moving on 2 January and decorating the place now.  Interior decorating is my new love!

Worst gift you've ever received?

When I was young, my parents all of a sudden went on this health kick one year so, instead of waking up to a Christmast stocking filled with chocolates and sweets on Christmas morning, I woke up to a stocking containing one pear.  It was the ultimate let down.

What's topping your wish list this Christmas?

Any RTW by No. 21 by Alessandro Dell'Acqua, shoes or accessories from Valentino and a range of bed linens from Linen House for each day of the week!

Holiday shopping strategy? 

Don't buy useless gifts.  Keep lists all year long of things that you hear people saying they want/need.  If you just concentrate and listen to what people are saying it makes Christmas shopping very, very easy!

What will you be wearing this Christmas?

Hopefully this gorgeous leather, mesh and neoprene jacket by Francis Leon Studios I found at EDIT on Hollywood Road, paired with my new Resort 2013 No. 21 lace hemmed skirt.

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detroit diamond: all i want for christmas

Detroit Diamond, an American rap artist who first arrived in Hong Kong in mid-2009, spends his time traveling around Asia composing, recording and performing.  You may have seen him live in one of the many clubs in Hong Kong or performing for his favorite charity Operation Smile.  He's a mainstay at Electric sekki parties, often offering up special secret performances to get our guests on the dance floor.  Apart from his music, Detroit is also a talented painter and is currently working on a new collection which he plans to exhibit in 2013.  Find out what this musical maestro is up to this Christmas below!

Best gift you've ever given?

An engagement ring to my lovely wife.

Best gift you've ever received?

My GI Joe action figures when I was 12-years-old.

Worst gift you've ever given?

I was kind of broke and bought a clearance-rack shirt for my girlfriend in high school. It had animal print. Bless her, she actually wore it to school one time!

Dream holiday destination?

Italy, in an old Palazzo with a huge stone fire place or the South of France

in a Chateau.

What will you be wearing this Christmas?

Pajamas and house shoes as I'll be at the house.

Favorite holiday dish?

Glazed honey baked ham with macaroni and cheese.

Favorite holiday drink?

Eggnog.

Holiday shopping strategy?

Beat the crowds and start shopping in October.

Favorite Christmas carol?

Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC.

All I want for Christmas this year is...

A contract to tour performing in China in the year 2013.

What's topping your wish list this Christmas?

That everyone downloads my new CD International Diamonds for free at Dat Piff and treats themselves to Christmas gift from me!

See more from Detroit Diamond at his website here.

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diana d'arenberg: all i want for christmas

With her perfectly finger-rolled platinum blonde locks and penchant for anything black or red by Alexander McQueen, Diana d'Arenberg is hard to miss.  Though, admittedly, she's been introducing pops of colour back into her life recently.  Diana is a multi-faceted woman, but typically describes herself as an ex-goth who currently works as a writer, curator and blogger at Post-ism.  And she's the enigmatic lead singer of local hard rock band, Donner und Blitzen.  Yes, she's also got a killer sense of humor.  Five minutes with this woman and you're bound to develop a major girl crush.  Read our interview with her and we dare you not to fall a little bit in love.

Photo by Mike Figgis for Liberatum Hong Kong 2012.

What will you be wearing this Christmas?

My new tweed from Scotland. And a reindeer jumper, if I can find one.

Best gift you've ever given?

A diamond sister ring to my sis, because a diamond is forever like a sister's love and loyalty, if you're lucky.

Best gift you've ever received?

A signed first edition of an Evelyn Waugh from hubs.

Worst gift you've ever given?

Jars of Vegemite to a kiwi acquaintance I mistook for an Aussie.

Worst gift you've ever received?

Edible knickers from an ex.

Dream holiday destination?

Riding through the Mongolian steppes in spring and the Scottish highlands.

Favorite holiday drink?

Whisky.

Favorite holiday dish?

Caviar on blinis. Although happy to have that any time. And mince tarts!

Holiday shopping strategy?

Online. It's easy, stress-free, and arrives on your doorstop all wrapped up.

Favorite Christmas carol?

The one sung by Bill Nighy in Love Actually.

All I want for Christmas this year is...

Errr.... World peace?

What's topping your wish list this Christmas?

A first edition of Alice in Wonderland. And a white pony!

See more from Diana at her blog, Post-ism, here.

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nancy fung: all i want for christmas

As the Director of PR powerhouse, Signature, Nancy Fung is definitely one of Hong Kong's the most well-connected people--and she's got a wealth of knowledge, drive and charm to put that little black book to good use!  With her statuesque frame and impeccable style, Nancy's also got incredibly enviable style.  Lately, we've seen her rocking a lot of Valentino, so we're not surprised to see that name pop-up on her lust list.  Aside from fancy fashion, Nancy's also keen for colder weather and any food that involves chestnuts this Christmas!  Find out how this PR maven spends her holidays in our All I Want for Christmas feature below.

Best gift you've ever given? 

A shoe box filled with toys and stationary for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.

Best gift you've ever received? 

A Christmas holiday edition Barbie that my father gave me when I was 7, I thought it was the most magnificent gift ever.

Favorite holiday drink?

Champagne indoors and mulled wine outdoors.

Favorite holiday dish?

Anything with chestnuts!

Dream holiday destination?

Anywhere cold enough for me to debut all my new winter coats. Hong Kong has been way too hot this December! 

Favorite Christmas carol?

White Christmas.

Holiday shopping strategy?

Buy gifts that you know will make good Christmas gifts all through the year, not only before Christmas, because by then it's always too late and too rushed.

All I want for Christmas this year is...

A super neat and organized wardrobe!

What will you be wearing this Christmas? 

 Maybe this Stella McCartney gold sequin dress from years ago that I just found it at the bottom of my closet and my Loewe fox and leather jacket (if it's cold enough)!

What's topping your wish list this Christmas?

Vintage art deco jewellery, first edition cookbooks and anything Valentino.



See more from Nancy at Signature here.

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all i want for christmas: best friends edition

What would you expect from two best friends' Christmas traditions?  Two similar approaches or something wildly different?  In the case of Hong Kong it-girl Olivia Buckingham and Hong Kong Tatler's Arne Eggers, their traditions are incredibly alike.  As one of Hong Kong's top in-the-know fashion experts, Olivia's lifestyle is one that is filled with beauty and luxury, while Arne's position at Tatler allows him access to the biggest names in both luxury fashion and high society.  Their Christmas traditions are, perhaps, what you would expect from such a glamourous duo: traditional Christmas feasts accompanied by Hot Toddies, luxe gifts and holidays in exotic locations.  Find out what these two besties want for Christmas below!

Olivia Buckingham

Best gift you've ever received? 

The Cartier Santos Octagon from my mother when I was 18, they don't make this particular watch anymore so it is even more special to me. And the Limited Edition Barbie Book by Assouline given to me by Joyce's Helen Ma. 

Best gift you've ever given? 

Flamingo and Palm Tree Sunglasses to sass & bide's Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton.

Favorite holiday drink? 

Hot Toddy all the way… Sevva and The Captain's Bar at The Mandarin Oriental are neck-and-neck on taste and presentation.

Favorite holiday dish? 

Roast turkey, roast potatoes, parsnips, gravy, bread sauce – the full works! But no Brussel sprouts! 

Favorite Christmas carol? 

O Holy Night – preferably sung by a choir and not by me! Loved it in Home Alone and still Love it now! 

Dream holiday destination?

Croatia – sailing around the beautiful islands with my friends would be idyllic!

All I want for Christmas this year is… 

The full set of Globetrotter Luggage.  Oh, and perhaps a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk! 

What's topping your wish list this Christmas? 

Anya Hindmarch's Marano Dancer in Gold Glitter and The Rubix Cube Ring by Hattie Rickards.

Holiday shopping strategy? 

Lists, lists and more lists! 

What will you be wearing this Christmas (perhaps that amazing white sass & bide blazer with sequined shoulders you recently saw at our showroom)?

ABSOLUTELY! In fact, the full look as seen on S/S '13 catwalk!

Arne Eggers

Best gift you've ever given? 

I think the best gifts are usually those that don't cost much, but that are thoughtful and personal. Having said that, my mother seemed quite pleased with the Lady Dior bag I gave her a couple of years ago... 

Worst gift you've ever given? 

Let's not even go there! 

Dream holiday destination?

I'm spending Christmas with my family at home in Hamburg and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

 

Favorite holiday dish? 

It has become a tradition for my friends Olivia Buckingham, Feiping Chang and me to prepare a full-on Christmas dinner together (Olivia, really, is doing all the cooking, but I give lots of mental support). Stuffed turkey, parsnips, roasted potatoes and the whole shebang; too yummy! 

Favorite holiday drink? 

Hot toddy! Whiskey, lemon, honey and boiled water blended together into hot deliciousness.

Favorite Christmas carol? 

All I Want For Christmas - as sung by the little girl in Love Actually (my favourite-ever Christmas movie)! 

Holiday shopping strategy? 

Wait until the last minute and make panicked, ill-advised decisions for all your gifts.

What's topping your wish list this Christmas? 

The one-off Belstaff coat Benedict Cumberbatch is wearing in Sherlock Holmes.

What will you be wearing this Christmas? 

A dark green knitted Lanvin bow-tie, a grey Harris tweed jacket and my brand new grey suede leopard print slippers from Jimmy Choo!

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