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Creative Direction by Vanessa Hong / Photography by Benjamin Kwan
Vanessa Hong of the Haute Pursuit never fails to stand out in the saturated street style scene thanks to her signature bleach blonde shaggy ‘do and her string of sharp sartorial choices.
While you won’t typically see Hong wearing athleisure gear if she’s not working out or, “unless I’m getting on a plane,” the style influencer isn’t shy of putting fitness and wellbeing first. Here, she exclusively shares with Lane Crawford her approach to exercise, healthy eating and wellness.
“I meditate every day for 30 minutes, sometimes an hour, which actually burns fat! I commit myself to things I really enjoy, whether it be HIIT training, vinyasa yoga or something more chilled like taking long walks in the forest. Fit is a mindset and not a means to an end. When you start seeing exercise as a natural, fun part of your life, you’ll always be fit. In 2018, I’ll be hoping to do more long distance running.”
“Fit is a mindset and not a means to an end.”
“Always something light but nutrient dense. Vegan food is by far the best nutritional choice to heighten the results of your workout, and life! Right now, I’m eating a lot of coconut yoghurt topped with seeds and nuts - it’s delicious, filling, and gives my skin a nice glow.”
“To really research what’s best for your body. We live in a world of fads and trends that really are not one-size-fit-all. Our clothes are never ‘one-size’ and nor should our exercise regimens. My Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner once told me that we should invest in more self-care during the cold winter months, and ramp up the intensity of our workouts during the summer.”
“Our clothes are never ‘one-size’ and nor should our exercise regimens.”
“I usually exercise first thing in the morning so I leave my skincare until afterwards. I’m a firm believer of infrared saunas, so I try to book a session several times a week after a workout. It’s great for cleansing your lymphatic system and pores! After a sauna, I will do a gentle scrub, apply several serums and moisturise.”
