mY PORTFOLIO
A selection of my clippings written both in-house and as a freelancer, covering lifestyle, entertainment, travel and more; as well as the video content I’ve developed (bottom of the page). I’ve also worked internationally covering major live events such as award shows and royal weddings for CNN Style, Marie Claire UK, Evening Standard and InStyle UK, writing breakout news and liveblogs.
written features
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Yayoi Kusama on love, hope and the power of art
An interview with artist Yayoi Kusama and a preview of M+’s first ever special exhibition, a retrospective of her work.
CNN STYLE
Quilty pleasure: Why your grandmother’s quilt is today’s luxury fashion staple
A fashion feature on how quilting became one of 2022’s biggest trends, with expert interviews with artists/craftsmen.
EVENING STANDARD
Meghan Markle tells Pharrell Williams people 'don't make it easy' at Lion King premiere
An entertainment news piece, which also explores racial discrimination and cultural subtexts.
CATHAY INSPIRATION
The magnificent Sevens
A love letter to Hong Kong Stadium, following the news the HK 7s would move to the new Kai Tak Stadium.
cnn style
Bryan Adams photographs Rita Ora, Cher and Iggy Pop for star-studded Pirelli calendar
An interview with singer and photographer Bryan Adams about the new release of his Pirelli calendar.
CNN STYLE
‘I’ve spent almost all my concert earnings on art’: Pop star Jay Chou’s collecting obsession
An interview profile on pop star Jay Chou ahead of his Sotheby’s collaboration.
CATHAY INSPIRATION
Can you make a new town old?
A travel feature reported on the ground from Frankfurt, exploring the history and architectural significance of the newly unveiled Neue Altstadt.
MARIE CLAIRE UK
How Hugh Hefner built an entire empire without Marilyn Monroe’s consent
An entertainment feature about Hugh Hefner’s burial plans to be buried beside Marilyn Monroe, and a deep dive into how Playboy’s was built on her image - without her express consent.
CATHAY PACIFIC
Gardens of earthly delight: Why – and where – you should stop to smell the flowers
A travel feature exploring the purpose of public gardens, cultural differences between gardens around the world and deep roots in community health.
EVENING STANDARD
Lockdown Letters: Forbidden fireworks become shining symbol of NHS support
A feature written during lockdown about watching a neighbourhood nuisance become a local hero.
evening standard
how luxury has adapted in the time of COVID-19
A feature exploring how luxury companies responded to the new demands following the COVID-19 outbreak, from travel to dining.
EVENING STANDARD
Just how easy is it to spend £16 million in one go?
A feature pegged to news of Zamira Hajiyeva’s Harrods spending fee, exploring how much you would have to buy in a deep dive.
CNN STYLE
Black jewelers take center stage at groundbreaking exhibition
A feature about Sotheby’s first ever jewellery show celebrating Black designers and its significance.
CNN STYLE
Zendaya’s fashion evolution, from Disney Channel star to red carpet queen
A fashion retrospective on Zendaya for CNN Style, ahead of her winning a CFDA icon award.
VIDEOS
video: CATHAY INSPIRATION
HOW TO SPEND A RAINY DAY IN SOHO
A guide to Soho on a rainy day which I storyboarded, scripted, starred in and repackaged for social.
presenting: EVENING STANDARD - ESCAPIST
TASTE-TESTING THE NEW MARMITE PEANUT BUTTER
A video where I joined members of the Evening Standard to trial the release of a new marmite peanut butter on camera.
voicework: CATHAY INSPIRATION
all about sassy
Voicework for a promotional Sassy Hong Kong video, distributed to potential clients and partners.