Late Notice

Tim Sedo is the Marketing Director APAC at Deckers Brands. Tim joins us to talk about being a Professor (Modern China 367 & 398), transitioning from colour blind to colour lazy, SK-II, a really good potato, i-syndrome, Fly Shanghai, junk food salads, and finding your narrative. Thierry is on a 72 hour water fast. JK still has 1/3 “MAID OF HONOUR” & 1 “HABIBITI” to finish. This is a public episode....

Yang-Yi Goh is the Senior Style Editor at GQ.  We discuss the Met Gala, dressing badly, the duck at Nudibranch, Singapore, karaoke turbulence at the TWA Hotel, Raptors over everything, Wings + Horns, formative men's magazines, and putting in work every step of the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit latenoti...

Divia is a leading authority on fashion in Asia, having served as fashion editor at SCMP and founder of lifestyle and fashion consultancy, D'vine. We discuss the benefits of working at a small publication, big experience on a tiny Italian island, Blazy’s Chanel, encouraging professors, a made for Netflix family, being ahead of the curve on on-line, carrying baja salt to finish, the power of the pe...

Rakhee Shah is the founder of sustainable lifestyle brand, Maisha Concepts. Rakhee joins us to talk about story driven design, long long-distance, magic shirts, being born-vegan, shifting from finance to fashion, fortuitous Jaipur, doing things the right way, and winning before winning. Thierry is colour shy, and JK likes Pfizer.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

Lorraine Kiang Malingue is the the co-founder of Kiang Malingue, a contemporary art gallery with locations in Hong Kong & New York.   Lorraine discusses her busy 12 show schedule, the Venice Biennale, the differences and dialogue between HK & NY, and how to foster an artist.  Thierry really liked “Project Hail Mary”, and JK aims to discover Carl Elordi. This is a public episode. If you would like...

Thierry joins us from the windiest section of Swire’s - Taikoo Place. We talk "Bologna Body", the location and rationale for the MOST rugged looking French people, a green linen suit, being featured in Women’s Wear Daily (paywall), the difficulty in finding a vegetable in Italy, and sobriety.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Brian is a comedian, actor, writer, and the co-host of Middlebrow . We talk photoshoots, Yesmaxxing, Wong Kar-Wai, growing up in an 80’s Korean vacuum, the intersection of art and commerce, Clavicular, Modern American cuisine, and being binary. Thierry has “bad wifi” in a Bourgogne wine cellar, and JK doesn’t believe that “anything is possible”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Natasha is a public speaker, philanthropist, and founder of Natasha Moor Cosmetics .   Natasha joins us from Rishikesh to talk about being Mrs. Hamilton, turning a negative into a positive, washing dishes, Rebel Disicpline™️, and beauty as a means to better.   Thierry can't believe his Banksy eyes, and JK talks about Rory's yellowfin tuna. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Charlie is Regional Brand Marketing and Communications Manager at Havaianas. Charlie takes us from the JR Yamanote line to "Vancouver: The World's Worst City" and on to HK. We discuss covid weight, sliding in the McCEO's dm's, Haider Ackermann's golden touch, the visceral need for experiential knowledge while using ship metaphors to explain his experiences at HB, Canada Goose, and the Brazilian sa...

Kieran is SVP at Purple PR. We catch-up on the Michelin Stars 2026, falling chandeliers, “Toronto”, observations on Tai Tai Style, SEA Influencer’s production value, running hot, year-end recaps, and supporting young designers. Thierry gets ready for Milano and JK worries about moisture damage to the Mnuchin Collection.     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

Carol is a brand strategist, creative producer, and DJ. We uncover "Kountry Karol", talk M1NT Shanghai, parent worrying Mount Kimbie, 96.5 KOIT, originating the - ahead of it's time " LiveCuriously " podcast, finding her pace, and her very good love story. Thierry provides a succinct Seoul recap and JK believes Lo Bosworth is the clear winner of the "Laguna Beach" extended universe. This is a publ...

Thierry calls in from vibrant Seoul with an initial scene report from the heart of modern beauty and fragrance. We discuss beauty standards, gochugaru, and a potentially lengthy shiro legal battle. JK thinks balance is over-rated. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit latenotice.substack.com

Raph is a co-founder of Holzer Original , and H Brands . Raph joins us to talk Dubai, treehouses, finding the sweetspot with Hong Kong, and spirits. Peering behind the bottle, we get a greater sense of how nature, exploration, and balance play a role in his work and life. Notes: Taichung Recommendations: LACUNA , Tor Dāy , CHÃN CHĂN Holzer H Brand Raph This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Alex has worked in food and nutrition policy spanning the globe with roles at UN's WFP & FAO. Alex calls in from Rome, where she is working on her exciting boutique travel advisory, JYA sharing her unique perspective on travel, wellness, and sustainability. We discuss cafeteria lunch, being a tourist in your own country, and Harry Styles "a la Romana". This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Back from CNY. Thierry educates us on Yunnanese culture, blueberries , Yak meat, and Shangri-La and posits a monk theory. JK does 🧧 P&L, and is enthralled by FX's Love Story. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit latenotice.substack.com

Denise is a well respected marketing leader. Beginning her career at Issey Miyake in New York, she has since brought her talents back to Asia leading teams at H&M, and Impossible Foods. Denise shares her extensive global experience with us as we talk world domination, beef, spirituality, and how this lead to her new consulting & advisory firm . Thierry sneaks in the word "cartesian" and JK is stil...

Pat has been a staple in the Hong Kong's sport, creative, and fashion scenes for a minute - most recently in special projects at Clot. Pat joins us from the yard in Manila to talk wiki early life, journalism, a fortuitous meeting with SK, wiener schnitzel, the King's Cross to CSM catwalk, professionalism, and the HK co-sign. Whoop tells Thierry he's 7 months older than he is. Rude. This is a publi...

Alison Tan is a food stylist, consultant, artist and experiential feeder. Under her 'nom de cuisine' Sapphire Ketchup she adds a 5th dimension to food through Savour Cinema and other projects. We talk about Heinz Hills, Alison's 1st installation at instagram pier, her beef with pasta, blushing at Eaton Hotel, emotional food, and how to get things done in Hong Kong. This is a public episode. If you...

Chris is the Founder of Paul Lafayet and Social Goods Modern Bakery . We talk culinary heritage, "Eggies ™️", considering law, handball, interior design, lifting 300kg, how the local market has changed, and the key to having at all. Thierry likes Peptides. JK likes Gold & Silver. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

Thierry shares his impressions on Blackpink's Finale Show, including demographic, merchandise, and concessions. JK works on his broadcasting skills, practices LVMH judo, and is boat curious. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit latenotice.substack.com

Carlo is co-founder and creative director of Bounce, a multi-disciplinary creative studio based in Hong Kong. We talk about growing up in Sydney, formative influences, Shibuya Crossing, the eponymous Carlo Carlo label, LKF doormen, modelling, and how these experiences culminated in his fast-growing agency. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

JK shares his "Top 5" things to watch at the Australian Open including how brands incorporate green & gold. Thierry gives us an inside the ropes recap of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon: pacing, troubled sections, tips on securing a bib, and a surprise feta-laden baked pasta recipe ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Nana Chan is the founder of Teakha and Plantation Teahouse. Her businesses are rooted in passion and the pursuit of perfection. We discuss her academic journey, career, and how Lipton's milk tea and freelance journalism led to the birth of her businesses. We share in the founder struggle, fawn over Sakurai-San, and learn about tea migration. JK is beyond scared straight of Bar Kismet and Thierry s...

JK unveils his super spreadsheet, shares tips on how to minimize freak outs, and why it's possible to call home too often. Thierry rushes to the semi-finals of HK Open. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit latenotice.substack.com

An Introduction to Late Notice. Thierry returns from Japan with specs of his square car, a pig café, and a downstream feet only onsen, gross ! And JK warns the Australians of the impending Chinese ski lift operator boom. "Oh Naur !" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit latenotice.substack.com