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The world’s first to use cactus launching plant-based leather fashion made on demand, curating everyday wardrobe for sustainable future

Road Angel debuts new fashion alliance tailored with Desserto limited-edition cactus leather
Walking skincare: organic, breathable, perfectly cruelty-free

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 February 2022 – Embracing a vision of lasting style, Road Angel debuts a new fashion alliance to accompany the courageous and determined: Golden Armour, a trench statement at all times, and Black Knight the vest. Tailored with Desserto cactus vegan leather, the style essentials are made on demand only, curating everyday wardrobe in a new, sustainable way.

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“Only the feared will get hurt by cactus sting,” an ancient mythical tale told the Mexicans.

Made with luxurious cactus leather in precious gold and mysterious black, Road Angel trench and vest coat are like walking skincare: organic, breathable, and perfectly cruelty-free.

Desserto vegan cactus leather is resilient in hot and humid conditions, durable and reliable. A well-protected piece, if kept in love and respect, can last ten years.

Colour for the undisputed queen.

Road Angel Golden Armour trench coat is tailored with limited-edition Desserto gold leather, a natural and beautifully soft Rockport texture, a relaxed look and feel. Designed for an oversized fit.

Spontaneous outside, shimmering inside.

Work day or holiday, Black Knight is glad to accompany the courageous to cross the mountains, coast to coast. Shining with a soft, wavering light, the inner side of courageous skin adds a stardust effect to the energy field. Black Knight vest coat is created with free style in mind. Adjustable straps on two sides create volume for chest and hip at ease. Relaxed, yet conscious.

Angel way of life.
From pattern cutting to sewing, every piece is made on order. Every moment of artisan’s lifetime and every piece of cactus material are respected.

“Revolution starts with everyday wardrobe.”

~ Road Angel


Road Angel cactus vegan leather trench Golden Armour US$ 895
Road Angel cactus vegan leather vest Black Knight US$ 379

To discover more, visit https://roadangel.world/shop/

To find out more about Desserto, the brand’s awards, certifications and compliances, please visit https://desserto.com.mx

More on curating a sustainable way of life…

Taking sustainable lifestyle to contemporary art scene, Road Angel, Studio 83 and VZOW jointly present Beyond Future Art Prize, Asia’s first art prize dedicated to sustainable living, inviting creative talents around the world to share visions of sustainable future.

https://beyondfuture.art

#RoadAngel

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong and HKUST Business School Successfully Nurtured New Generation Business Talents

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 February 2022 – The “Corporate Project” jointly organised by Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (“HKUST”) Business School was successfully completed on January 20, 2022. Five student consultants worked in a team to develop a brand-new business proposal that allowed them to apply concepts, knowledge, skills, and methodologies learned from courses.

A professional student team from the HKUST Business School reported its tailor-made business proposal to Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong virtually.
A professional student team from the HKUST Business School reported its tailor-made business proposal to Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong virtually.

In accordance with Mead Johnson’s business goal of consumer acquisition, the student consultants identified the pain points and needs of the industry through primary and secondary research, survey, and focus group interviews with real mums during the four-month project period. The tailor-made business proposal for Mead Johnson not only lists out authentic consumer insights, but also provides in-depth analysis of the values, preferences, social media behaviour, as well as perceptions towards parenting of the post-90s generation, who are the potential consumers of the infant and child milk formula category, and provides innovative insights into Mead Johnson’s business.

“Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong is very pleased to cooperate with the prestigious HKUST Business School to nurture the new generation business talents, and to realise our purpose of nourishing the best start in life for children through a deeper understanding of our current and potential consumers. We are inspired by the ideas from the student consultants, especially the innovative and forward-looking marketing strategies generated through interactions with them. They have enabled us to think of innovative ways to drive sustainable business growth. We look forward to seeing these talents shine in the industry in the near future,” said Chloe Ko, Marketing Director, Hong Kong & Cross Border of Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited.

Professor Veronique A. Lafon-Vinais, Executive Director of Career Development & Corporate Outreach at HKUST Business School added, “the student team has impressed me and our corporate partners with their professionalism and dedication to the corporate project. The nature of the project was not easy for them because topics like parenthood and childbearing are not something that these Gen-Z people find relatable to their everyday lives. Nonetheless, they braced themselves for this demanding yet rewarding business consulting project with great support from their project coaches and faculty advisor Professor Coral Puig Garrigo.”

“I have never worked with a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company before, and this cooperation with Mead Johnson is definitely an eye-opening experience,” said Ashley Cheung, a final year student majoring in management. “We could hardly imagine how to put ourselves in the shoes of mothers and understand their needs at the beginning. Yet, by conducting focus group interviews with real mums, it allowed us not only to get first-hand feedback, but also to understand the needs of consumers from their perspective to devise an appropriate marketing strategy.”

About Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited

Mead Johnson Nutrition has been established for more than a century since 1905. As world’s renowned infant and child nutrition brand, Mead Johnson Nutrition has led the way in developing science-based paediatric nutrition products, guided by the mission to nourish the world’s children for the best start in life. Currently, Mead Johnson Nutrition provides more than 70 products in over 50 countries.

With excellent quality, Mead Johnson Nutrition has earned trust by nutritionists and parents. Its dedicated and rigorous attitude, continuous innovation, tireless pursuit of excellence and caring feedback to the community have also helped it establish a good brand image.

Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited has landed for a half century, providing Hong Kong parents with high quality, science-based products, various parenting information and professional advice, gaining trust and support from parents.

Mead Johnson Nutrition’s scientists and healthcare professionals are paying efforts on the formula for children with special nutrition needs and Mead Johnson Nutrition is one of the very few brands that insists to produce the formula for metabolic disorders’ children, giving hopes to them.

For more information visit http://www.meadjohnson.com.hk/

About HKUST Business School

Founded in 1991, the HKUST Business School is young, innovative and committed to advancing global business knowledge. The School has forged an international reputation for world class education programs and research performance, and has received many top global rankings. It is one of the first Asian business schools accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS.

The School strives to contribute to the economic and social advancement of the region by developing future leaders who possess an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit as well as a strong sense of responsibility. We also take active steps to promote knowledge advancement in many significant business areas. For more information, please visit www.bm.ust.hk.

#MeadJohnsonNutrition #HKUST

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Jewellery World Awards honours industry leaders

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 23 February 2022 – The Jewellery World Awards (JWA) unveiled the Recipients during a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai). Organised by Informa Markets Jewellery (IMJ), JWA is the only business awards programme for the international jewellery industry covering the whole supply chain from mines to market.

Navrattan Kothari (fourth from right) Recipient of JWA 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award
Navrattan Kothari (fourth from right) Recipient of JWA 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award

Letitia Chow, chairperson and founder of JWA at IMJ remarked, “The jewellery industry has once again demonstrated its resilience and ability to adapt with what we witnessed at this year’s JWA. With the achievements and success stories shared by the recipients, we are inspired by their vision, innovative approach and thirst for excellence to move forward even in times of adversity.”

The evening’s highest accolade was given to Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Navrattan Kothari, who has shown compassionate and driven leadership in the past six decades. Aside from transforming his family business into a global conglomerate, he has also been dedicated to supporting the local communities where KGK Group operates in.

The Recipients are:

1. Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Navrattan Kothari

2. Brand of the Year – Retail

  • Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Hong Kong

3. Industry Innovation of the Year

  • Diamonds On Call Limited, Hong Kong
  • Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited, India
  • Picup Media, Hong Kong
  • Shenzhen Link Gold Technology Co Ltd, China


4. Manufacturer of the Year – Diamond

  • KGK Group, Hong Kong

5. Manufacturer of the Year – Jewellery

  • Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company, Vietnam

6. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – APAC

  • CHJ Jewellery, China
  • YLG Bullion Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore


7. Outstanding Small Enterprise of the Year (50 full-time employees and below)

  • Brilliant Cuts Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka

8. Outstanding ESG Performance of the Year

  • Shenzhen Xingguangda Jewelry Industrial Co Ltd, China

9. Young Entrepreneur of the Year (age 40 and below)

  • Do Minh Duc, DOJI Gold & Gems Group JSC, Vietnam
  • Joyee Zhao, BOJEM, China


James Courage, one of the principal judges of JWA said, “Judging from the participants’ responses and initiatives, one can say that the industry continues to push the boundaries in order to safeguard the welfare of its employees and satisfy its customers — even in the harshest conditions. Their ability to innovate, adapt and meet the market’s needs is testament to our Honourees’ resilience, passion, drive and humanity.”

Albert Cheng, also a principal judge added, “In the past 18 months, all our Honourees showcased resiliency, flexibility and rapid digitisation to battle the negative effects of COVID-19. On behalf of the judging panel, I salute all Recipients who have succeeded in these unprecedented times.”

Kent Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (CTF), said, “We are honoured and proud to be a Headline Partner of JWA for 10 straight years. We look forward to collaborating with our peers and driving the industry towards more milestones and achievements in the future.”

Lin Qiang, President & Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), who also is one of the judges noted, “The global jewellery industry is clearly recovering from the effects of the pandemic. The Chinese diamond business, for one, had a robust rebound. Such growth largely results from the unremitting efforts made by our colleagues in the industry. JWA continues to serve its purpose as a stage for celebrating these achievements and more.”

JWA is supported by Headline Partners CTF and SDE, and Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong GD Land Group Limited. JGT Dubai, jointly organised by IMJ and the Italian Exhibition Group, is supported by official partner, DMCC.

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