There’s an art to living well, says Wendy Siu, and the founder
of Heather & March is here to show you how it’s doneThe Epitome of Elegance
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ou are not just what you eat, says
Wendy Siu; you are how you live,
she believes. And she should know,
because she has made it her business
to give Hongkongers a taste of the refined
lifestyle she herself lives and breathes.
Siu is the founder and president of Heather
& March, a luxury homewares store that brings
some of France’s most respected names in
craftsmanship to Hong Kong. Having chalked up
nearly 20 years in the business, Heather & March
is more than just a bricks-and-mortar store. It is
a celebration of the French art de vivre, with Siu
presenting etiquette workshops, cooking classesand insights into the sophisticated lifestyle
through social media and her personal blog.
Talking about the blog, a new addition to
Heather & March’s repertoire, Siu brims with
enthusiasm. “I’ve received very positive and
encouraging feedback, and I will continue to
transmit my know-how and experience the best
I can,” she says.
“We are not a large-scale online company,
so we are not looking for huge volume when
it comes to likes or followers. Instead, we are
looking for steady growth and, most importantly,
we want to inspire our followers and customers,
so they understand why and how to use
our products.”
A trip to Heather & March will reveal a trove
of treasures, each lovingly sourced by Siu on
semi-annual trips to Paris and beyond. You will
find exquisite French linen from Noël (“a favourite
among nobles and royalty,” says Siu) alongside
tablecloths from Le Jacquard Français featuring
anti-stain coating, and beautifully painted
Chinese bowls from Gien and Raynaud. A recent
addition to the shop is René Gabriel’s wine
glass, designed to show off all styles of wine to
perfection. “I’ve been drinking more champagne
since I started working with Laurent-Perrier and
the glass is perfect for sampling any kind of wine,
including refined champagne,” says Siu.
The founder of Heather & March has been
working with champagne house Laurent-Perrier
since July last year, the only Asian woman on the
group’s international supervisory board.
“It’s been such a fabulous and inspiring ride,”
she says.
Siu is clearly passionate about what she does,
demonstrating an admirable dedication
to giving her all to the tasks she sets herself.
“I don’t believe in scratching the surface for quick
success, profits or answers; it’s not sustainable,”
she says. “I firmly believe that, by building
strength, wisdom, skills and knowledge, you will
win true success.”
With her classically elegant dress sense and
impeccable manners, Siu also exhibits grace and
graciousness—characteristics she endeavours
to impart to the world through Heather & March.
For living well, as Siu points out, is not simply
about owning beautiful things. “If you’re not
gracious, if you don’t have that sensitivity to
people, it doesn’t mean anything.” QIN GOOD
TASTE
Elegance and
grace have
long permeated
Heather & March
founder Wendy
Siu’s living
philosophy, more
of which she will
be sharing on the
brand’s new blog