Above Photos: Moses Ng/Hong Kong Tatler Photos: Moses Ng/Hong Kong Tatler When you walk into Maison D’Auchel’s intimate showroom in the heart of Central it almost feels like you’ve stepped into another world To be in the presence of the team of artisans—to see first-hand the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every D’Auchel product—is a rare experience in a city flooded with luxury designer brands.  With over 20 years of experience in the luxury leather goods industry Olivier Dauchez is the brains behind D’Auchel a brand he founded in 2014 with a mission of bringing quintessentially French products that are luxurious timeless and effortlessly chic to Hong Kong’s shores.  We spoke with the entrepreneur about the importance of quality and why family always comes first: I have called Hong Kong home for over 20 years and I believe that Hong Kong is the hub of luxury now the leading market for luxury in the world—so it’s no surprise that I started my label D’Auchel in a place so close to my heart.  Maison D’Auchel is a celebration of French savoir-faire—or know-how we provide authentic hand-crafted products made from the finest leathers With over 20 years of experience with leather and leather goods one of my proudest moments was when I founded D’Auchel in 2014 I’m always and will always be proud of my family.  See also: The Tatler 10: Angela Huang What do you love most about running your own business I love being able to create products and make my vision I created D’Auchel as a personal mission I have the pleasure to work with our artisans daily Sharing my passion with my clients is pure joy What advice can you offer budding entrepreneurs do it for the long haul and be prepared for everything Make sure you love your business but always stay true to yourself and believe in your mission what do you think sets you and your business apart from the competition D’Auchel is one of a kind and doesn’t really have a direct competitor in Hong Kong craftsmanship as well as the close relationship with my clients There are no limits to what we can offer in terms of choice selection and customization and this is an unparalleled experience The French Legacy of traditional hand craftsmanship and know how, that has been passed down from generation to generation and is the heritage of my family, which constantly inspires us and I’m humbled to carry the legacy with D’AUCHEL. See also: The Tatler 10: May Chow Looking back do you wish you had done anything differently detailed and demanding during the launch process and I have no regrets I would love for D’Auchel to be an internationally recognised Maison known for its handcrafted luxury leather goods.  See other Tatler 10 interviews with Victoria Tang-Owen, Stephnie Shek and Harris Chan. Harper's Bazaar Arabia This charming atelier brings to Asia the art of French handbag making While these treasures aren’t immediately obvious to the tourist eye ask any local trendsetter and they’ll tell you there’s more to Hong Kong luxury shopping than any online review or recommendation this is an atelier located in the heart of Central Hong Kong combining centuries-old French craftsmanship in Hong Kong with exquisite leather goods Created by authentic French artisans with traditional know-how and made with the finest imported European leathers each handbag is meticulously hand -stitched A variety of fabric is available to the atelier clients As soon as you enter the store you’ll come face-to-face with master craftsman and the lavish smell and feel of new leather This is no ordinary store; it’s a luxury aficionado’s dream D’Auchel offers an intimate view into the careful assemble of your bag by the store’s master craftsmen the soothing wood tones of the atelier combine to create a one-of-a-kind sensory experience for the discerning woman of taste: a handbag that is at once personal The artisan is more than a maker of things He or she is an artist who creates masterpieces out of patience and meticulous attention to detail D’Auchel sought out France’s top artisans—starting with the Compagnons du Tour de France—who undergo rigorous years of residential training in an organisation dating back to hundreds of years of traditional techniques In addition to regular vocational training these artisans have mastered the most difficult aspects of leather work at specialised finishing schools A minimum of 10 years of experience at high-end ateliers are required before joining D’Auchel Stepping into the store the soft wood tones and elegant crown moldings makes you feel as if you are in an intimate Parisian apartment Guests immediately receive a tour of the maison tastefully outfitted with fine furnishings and tailor-made floors imported from France into the atelier-cum-boutique While lacquered wood cabinets and glass countertops complete the contemporary aesthetics.You can browse and select from the showcase collection of handbag styles Then indulge in a richly visual and sensory experience as you see and feel the extraordinary textures of leather skins that hang from the wall in a brightly coloured cascade A D’Auchel consultant will advise you on the selection of colours you can also request any alternation you wish to the inside of your bag you will be invited back to the boutique to view its creation While you wait for your bag to be completed you’ll receive a short film on its construction celebrating its craftsmanship which is at the heart of this atelier in Hong Kong D’Auchel is located at SUITE 1401-2 14/F LYNDHURST TOWER 1 LYNDHURST TERRACE CENTRAL, HONG KONG T +852 2116 9400 for more info visit www.dauchel.co/en/ art & more delivered directly to your inbox Christmas may be a month away but that didn’t stop Oliver Dauchez the founder of French leather goods maker D’Auchel from hosting an intimate holiday party with a select group of VIPs Guests had the chance to meet D’Auchel’s team of craftsman to learn more about the process of handmade leather goods and to place custom-orders on the night Summer starts strong for Transdev: the company will operate France's first hydrogen electric bus line which will connect Auchel to Buay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais) the Group has converted the try in Dublin winning the tramway operation and maintenance contract for 6 years Transdev and the Artois Gohelle transport union officially inaugurated the hydrogen station and presented the Businova electric hydrogen bus on 21 June Transdev will operate the first electric bus line powered on hydrogen in France as a commercial service with 6 buses on the high-level service bus line between Auchel and Bruay-la-Buissière This 13.4 km line will save 530 tons of CO2 per year The transport industry accounts for around 22% of global energy-related CO2 emissions: transitioning to zero-emission (ZE) mobility solutions is a major priority for Transdev and the transport sector Fuel-cells are an onboard means of producing the electricity required to power an electric motor produces the necessary electricity for traction The only emissions produced are water and steam zero CO2 and zero motor noise for over 300 km of autonomy Transdev won the agreement to operate and maintain the Dublin tramway for 6 years Transdev Dublin Light Rail Limited has already operated this network since 2004 and has successfully renewed its agreement over the years The network is comprised of 2 lines serving the Irish capital The red East to West line (The Point-Connolly/Tallaght-Saggart) spans 20 km with 32 stops The green North to South line (Broombridge/Brides Glen) is comprised of 35 stops spread out over 22 km 110,000 passengers are transported on this network everyday (42 million trips in 2018) This strengthens Transdev’s position as 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