Monica Chong
Monica Chong, creative director at luxury eyewear label Cutler and Gross visits the Park Hyatt Milan
Chong enjoys a light lunch at Dehors at The Park Bar. The hotel’s bar and all-day restaurant is situated on Via Silvio Pellico - the perfect place to watch the world go by while admiring the views of the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II
Monica’s must-have travel accessories – her 1940s hats
The Park Terrace Suite is aptly named for its beautiful terrace with views of the Duomo cathedral
Expert guidance from the Sommelier at the Michelin starred VUN restaurant. The Neapolitan restaurant is led by executive-chef Andrea Aprea and prides itself on its three foundations: technique, innovation and respect for the Italian gastronomic tradition… all of which are apparent in the faultless food
Off-the-menu ordering is no hassle for the accommodating staff at the Park Hyatt bar. With a cocktail menu inspired by seasonal ingredients, the bar is the perfect place to end the day
Chong never travels without her Cutler and Gross sunglasses. Pictured are photographs from the S/S 11 campaign 'The Mermaid and The Officer', art directed by Chong
The Cutler and Gross S/S 13 campaign 'Surrealism'
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Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms
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