I spend four months of the year in Milan, five in Shanghai, and the rest traveling around different countries. It’s a lifestyle I feel very fortunate to have. My schedule in Europe is always hectic, but this vivid, unforgettable night in Milan had to be recorded.

No one quite knows when it started, but Asia has been swept up in a Panettone wave in recent years. Just like how the Japanese eat strawberry shortcake at Christmas and Germans enjoy Stollen, Panettone is something Italians can’t celebrate Christmas without.

The phenomenon of luxury brands stepping into the dining world is gaining momentum globally. From flagship cafés to Michelin-starred collaborations, these ventures blend haute couture with haute cuisine, but do they truly result in a win-win synergy between brand and chef, or is the harmony more elusive than it seems?