SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR UNVEILS 2025 MID-AUTUMN COLLECTION

The graceful peony flower is the key inspiration for Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Mid-Autumn Festival (MAF) Collection this year. Emblematic of prosperity, honour and enduring relationships, it graces the refined MAF gift boxes and even appear in the special MAF celebratory menu (more on this later) by Executive Chinese Chef Keith Yeap.

Available now until 6 October, the Mid-Autumn Festival collection is designed for celebrants to show appreciation to those near and dear to them, and cherishing familial reunion.

 
According to Chef Keith Yeap, “Each mooncake is a gesture of heartfelt giving, whether for family, friends or business partners. It’s the sentiment behind the gift that’s meaningful. I wanted to craft flavours honouring heritage balanced by a sense of warmth and connection.”

 
Presented in striking turquoise blue and ruby red, the square, book-style Imperial Lunar Luxe Gift Set is adorned with intricately embossed floral motifs. Accented with gold detailing and a metallic nameplate, select any four full-sized baked mooncakes (160g each from RM42 per piece) from traditional and premium flavour mooncakes.

The Red Bean Paste with 40-Year-Old Dried Tangerine Skin stands out for its mellow sweetness and distinct aged citrus aroma. Purists will adore the classic White Lotus Seed Paste or more indulgent Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk.

 
More contemporary riffs evoke by Yuzu Lotus Seed Paste with Bird’s Nest and Osmanthus White Lotus Paste with Yolk strike a modern, beguiling chord.

Nut fiends will find much to like in the Assorted Nuts and Sun-Dried Fruits variant whilst the vanilla-like scent and taste of locally inspired Pandan Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk proves winsome too.

 
Level up your grand gifting gesture with Celestial Grace Gift Set (RM538), a luxe fuchsia-red double-drawer chest bearing eight classic baked mooncakes (160g each) in classic and premium flavours: Red Bean Paste with 40-Year-Old Dried Tangerine Peel, Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, White Lotus Seed Paste (with or without yolk), and Assorted Nuts with Sun-Dried Fruits. Also included are Pandan Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk, Yuzu Lotus Seed Paste with Bird’s Nest, and Osmanthus White Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk.

 
A limited-edition Decade of Harmony Gift Set (RM338) also debuts in conjunction with Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s 40th anniversary. It’s a striking ruby red fine crocodile leather textured chest with a stacked four-drawer design accented with gilt corners and dainty drawer knobs.
 
Refined finishing touches include brushed metal plaque bearing the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur logo and commemorative 40th anniversary tag. Inside four artisanal mooncakes (160g each): the savoury XO Sauce Mung Bean, the indulgent, molten centre Custard Lava, the nourishing Lotus Seed Paste with Red Dates & Bird’s Nest, and the delicately floral White Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk & Rose beckon.

 
Clad in soft ivory hue with delicate pink floral motifs, a brushed gold clasp and wooden base, the keepsake worthy Moonlit Bloom Gift Set (RM338) features eight petite mooncakes (60g each): rich caramelly Toffee Butterscotch, exquisite Yuzu Lotus Seed Paste with Bird’s Nest, delicately creamy Custard Lava and fragrant Osmanthus White Lotus Seed Paste with Yolk.

 
The floral themed Blossom Gift Set (RM318) with eight petite mooncakes (60g each) of bold, creative flavours such as creamy-rich Musang King, sweet-tart burst of Mixed Berries, premium and tropical Bird’s Nest & Coconut, and the earthy with choco-nuttiness combo of Black Sesame & Nutella is conceived to appeal to the modern palate.

Die-hard durian lovers will be smitten by the Celestial Gold Musang King Treasure Gift Set (RM528) with eight snow skin mooncakes (60g each) filled with premium Musang King durian.

 
Ideal for personal and corporate gifting, Shangri-La KL’s 2025 Mid-Autumn Collection can be customised with company logos on the mooncake boxes for orders of 100 boxes and above, with minimum prior notice of seven working days.

 

Corporate clients enjoy exclusive bulk purchase benefits:
•            15% off for 200–599 boxes
•            20% off for 600 boxes and above (All discounts applicable on a single receipt).
 
Shangri-La Circle members will also enjoy 10% off purchases via Shangri-La Boutique from now until 6 October 2025, using the promo code SLCMAF25.
 

CNY HIGH TEA PARTY WITH DESIGNER CARVEN ONG

A pristine white dress inspired by Karl Lagerfeld stole the limelight at the recent Chinese New Year high tea party hosted by designer Carven Ong.

Modelled by beauty queen Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 Serena Lee, the resplendent creation was exclusively designed by Carven Ong for a client who wore the original to last year’s Met Gala in New York City.

 

According to Ong’s spokesperson, the white, multi-layered dress was based on the event’s theme of “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”. Featuring a distinctive shirt collar on the bodice, the black and white dress also included painstakingly hand-drawn designs of all 180 pieces of Lagerfeld’s fashionable sketches.

As a tribute to Lagerfeld’s fondness for bling bling, Ong had also incorporated lights into the dress, giving it an ethereal glow and a touch of glamour.

Ever the impeccable host, Ong and his team pulled off his CNY high tea party with aplomb; roping in the support of various sponsors and giving his guests ‘ang pow’ redeemable for their fashionable purchases at his boutique.

Ong also unveiled his showcase of Chinese accented apparel to herald the upcoming CNY celebration. Vibrantly coloured materials adorned with intricate embroidery drew the eyes and induced fashion-conscious guests into purchasing his designs for the festive season.

Aside from the plethora of local tea treats, they also sampled freshly brewed coffee by new local brand, byNanas. Guests didn’t leave empty-handed as they were proffered goodie bags in appreciation for their attendance.

For more information on Carven Ong Couture’s CNY collection, call tel: 03 2162 8232. Visit Carven Ong Couture Boutique at Lot 2-09, 2^nd Floor, The Intermark, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

TOUCH OF FINE ART FOR MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KL

Acclaimed contemporary ink artist C.N. Liew has added his fine art touch to this year’s limited-edition Four Seasons Mid-Autumn Festival (MAF) gift boxes.

Filled with handcrafted mooncakes by the talented Yun House team, the bespoke designs featured on the MAF gift box come from Liew’s Beyond the Border series, which was showcased at ART SG 2023 in Singapore. Liew is the first Malaysian artist whose works have been exhibited at Art Basel, Fine Art Asia and Art Miami.

The vibrant red MAF gift box incorporates a twilly scarf of Liew’s eye-catching artwork tied onto the handle, and a double-tier ‘drawers’ to fit eight mooncakes bearing the iconic Four Seasons logo.

“The custom of gifting and sharing mooncakes signifies harmony, happiness and good fortune,” says Jimmy Wong, Executive Chef of Yun House. “Our limited-edition mooncake gift boxes are the perfect way to share the festive spirit with family, close friends and valued business partners.”

Available in a variety of flavours, ranging from the traditional to the innovative, the classic Baked Mooncakes such as Red Bean Paste with Almond Flakes; Pandan with Single Egg Yolk; and Puer Tangerine with Lotus prove their timeless appeal never wanes. We sampled them at a lunch recently and each variant lived up to expectations.

Partial to Snow Skin Mooncakes? We highly recommend the delicate Bird’s Nest with Black Sesame and Almond - a winsome filling with a pleasant tinge of luxury. Equally stellar is Chocolate Lotus Paste with Himalayan Salt and Egg Yolk Custard - the fleeting chocolatey accent and mildly sweet egg yolk custard heightened by a touch of salt. The popular White Lotus Paste with Seaweed Black Sugar and Macadamia Nuts manages to hold its own. Of course, the sumptuous Musang King Durian Snow Skin Mooncake rules them all with its creamy indulgent taste and fragrant aroma.

Priced from RM42 to RM78 per piece, and from RM336 to RM624 per gift box containing 8 mooncakes, only one thousand of the exclusive MAF gift boxes are available for pre-order now, while stocks last.

To place orders for Four Seasons Hotel KL’s MAF gift boxes and mooncakes, call tel: 03-2382 8888 or email: yunhouse.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com