The lifestyle news to know in October

This month in our roundup of lifestyle and wellness news, we highlight two new openings: a bamboo-themed wellness resort in Vietnam and chocolatier Laderach’s flagship in Hong Kong’s K11 Musea mall. Also, La Prairie and Clinique La Prairie team up to release the latest anti-aging face cream, while Potato Head’s retail branch launches a new upcycled homeware collection in partnership with designer Max Lamb. Read on to find out more.

Planted in nature

Garrya Mu Cang Chai opens as the world’s largest bamboo-structured resort, tucked among the rolling hills and rice terraces of northern Vietnam. Sign up for a wellness retreat beneath the spa’s soaring bamboo roof and move through a circuit of thermal pools, a sensory shower, silk bath and snow room. Retire to a Wellbeing Suite, equipped with exercise gear, to recharge and move freely while taking in the private mountain views.

The long game

Swiss brands La Prairie and Clinique La Prairie have combined their expertise in longevity to create the Life Matrix Cream , designed to counter the visible effects of skin ageing. The formula modulates cellular activity to combat diminished skin cell function and health, helping to maintain a youthful appearance. It also protects the skin from external irritants while enhancing its natural repair processes.

Life, repurposed

In a five-year partnership with British furniture designer Max Lamb, Wasted by Potato Head unveils Collection 001 , a series of homeware crafted from discarded materials that reflect the Balinese hospitality brand’s commitment to circular design. The collection features distinctive pieces such as plates handblown from broken glass waste, chairs made from recycled bottle caps and plant-dyed, hand-stitched throws – all available online.

A sweet snap

Swiss chocolatier Läderach has made its debut in Hong Kong, with a flagship store that draws customers in with front-and-centre displays of FrischSchoggi, the brand’s signature slabs of fresh chocolate, broken by hand in front of you to preserve their freshness and texture. It’s a feast for the eyes as much as the palate. Craving variety? The shelves are stocked with pralines, truffles, chocolate-coated popcorn, seasonal sweets and gift selections.