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Around Asia
Simon Wilson, the brains behind the hugely popular Fork Lore Instagram account, told Tatler why supporting the local F&B industry is so important to him, and the secrets behind his successful vox-pop-style videos. GX Bank’s CEO Lai Pei Si explained w
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EDITORIAL [email protected] Editor-in-Chief AHY CHOI Executive Editor ANDREA LO Head of VIP Content and Community TARA SOBTI Watch and Jewellery Editor AMRITA KATARA Features Editor ZABRINA LO Dining Editor FONTAINE CHENG Social Impact Editor
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Style and Substance
Style and substance are concepts that don’t always naturally align. At Tatler, however, we believe substance forms the essential core of true style. This belief inspired us to recognise chic individuals over the last two decades and to launch our ann
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The Guest List
Chinese photographer and artist Alexvi Li, who was a winner in the Fine Art Photography Awards in 2016, specialises in fashion shoots people—previous subjects include filmmaker Ang Lee and actor Li Xian. As well as appearing on the covers of publicat
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Luxury for All
Hi Richard. Tell us about your start in the hospitality industry. Richard Caring: I got into the hospitality industry by accident. In 2004, I had just sold my [Hong Kong-based] textiles company [International Clothing Design]; I woke up on a Monday
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A Novel Idea
Arti Mirchandani’s parents founded Bookazine in 1985, with their first shop in the Hopewell Centre. Her father, Mohan, came from a family of booksellers and started selling books at the age of 18. In 2002, Arti and her sister Shonee Mirchandani joine
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Dressed to (un) Impress?
YES “My style is a way for me to nonverbally communicate my inner world to the outer world. It helps me keep those who disagree with my views away and attract like-minded individuals. As an artist in Hong Kong, I have [been on the receiving end of ]
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A Culinary Revolution
Abby Cadman’s journey in the food and beverage industry started when she became the founder and CEO of her events and catering business Feste Group, the parent company of catering firms Relish and Gingers, five years ago. Her business partner Tegan W
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Cheers to Three
Private members’ club Carlyle & Co has become a hub for connection and inspiration. Born from Rosewood Hong Kong CEO Sonia Cheng’s vision, Carlyle & Co celebrated its three-year anniversary in June, unveiling three weeks of events and curated experie
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Stand Together
In 2013, Abir Abdul Rahim was back in Malaysia from the UK after receiving a first class honours degree in actuarial science and a master’s in actuarial management. But the reception back home was not what she had anticipated or hoped for. “I was 23
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Influence and Style
Tatler’s prestigious lists, Asia’s Most Influential and Asia’s Most Stylish, celebrate luminaries for a range of attributes and impact. The honourees who appear on both the lists represent a powerful fusion of fashion and cultural impact, showcasing
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Save Water, Drink Tequila
Known for its commitment to quality and tradition, Tequila Cayéya makes single-barrel tequilas that are a testament to what happens when you reject mass production and embrace true craftsmanship. The brand was founded in 2019 by Sam Hirsch and Charle
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Shenzhen Calling
I’m in Shenzhen, desperate for a caffeine hit, but there’s no server at the coffee shop to take my order. Instead, you must scan a QR code to order and pay, and only then does the barista spring into action. Welcome to the future, where your coffee c
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Tatler BEST
Tatler Asia is set to revolutionise the luxury hospitality landscape with the launch of Tatler Best, an initiative presented in partnership with Tumi, that will showcase and celebrate the crème de la crème of hospitality in Asia. Under this exciting
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In the Bag
As Tumi continues to grow its presence and expansion in Asia—from enlisting ambassadors such as football star Son Heung-min and South Korean actress Mun Ka-young (see p.110), to opening its Asia-Pacific flagship store in Tokyo’s upscale Omotesando sh
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Exciting Times
Founded last year, the Asia+ Festival, which celebrates the performing arts in the Belt-and-Road regions, returns with more than 60 performances from 28 countries this year. Highlights include +1+1+1, a dance show by Japanese dance troupe Elevenplay
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Spreading Wings
The Hong Kong Ballet (HKBallet) has in recent years forged a reputation for presenting classical productions with an Asian twist: The Nutcracker (2021-23) was set in early 20th-century Hong Kong and featured the historic Kom Tong Hall and characters
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Tim Yip
Tell us about the creative direction for this production. I blended the traditional with the contemporary in my reimagination of traditional subjects in The Butterfly Lovers, a violin concerto I’m very fond of. In creating the costumes and sets, d
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Natalie Chow
Natalie Chow spent months experimenting with vegan materials, like pineapple and cactus leather, to make white sneakers. After rounds of research, design and sampling, she created a collection named Apple Kicks. Each pair is crafted with apple leathe
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Above and Beyond
Whether you’re arriving at or departing from a destination, your airport experience can set the tone for the journey ahead. At Hong Kong International Airport, a series of thoughtful VIP services are available to ensure a seamless travel experience.
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The Gift of Giving
On July 2, Tatler VIPs attended A Night for Philanthropy at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The event marked the official launch of Fondation de France Asia, the eastern arm of Fondation de France, a leading philanthropy network in France. Michael Wong,
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Tatler ASIA'S MOST STYLISH
WARDROBE VICTOR CHAN (FUNG); BOTTEGA VENETA (WANG); TOD’S (YOU); VERSACE (YEN); SOLACE LONDON DRESS, POMELLATO NECKLACE AND EARRING (LEUNG); CHANEL (WANG); KWK BY KAY KWOK (KWOK); FIERCE NECKLACE, GENTLE MONSTER SUNGLASSES (LAW); TALLER MARMO DRESS,
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Lynn Hsieh
Former child star and current philanthropist, painter and legendary socialite Lynn Hsieh is also a collector, and she brought her dazzling jewellery curation to her Asia’s Most Stylish photoshoot. “I don’t collect jewellery just for the purpose of we
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Edan Lui
A prominent member of Hong Kong boy band Mirror, Edan Lui’s wide range of singing styles—from ballads and rock to K-pop-inspired Canto-pop—“brings out the best chemistry between me and different bandmates”. The singer and actor’s personal style is ju
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Jace Chan
She’s performed with Canto-pop queen Sammi Cheng, Collar’s Marf, Mirror’s Edan Lui, fellow indie singer Jeffrey Ngai and rapper Kalai—singer, dancer and actor Jace Chan is in demand. The independent artist has reinvented herself over the past year: b
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OSCAR WANG & TIANYI YOU
A relationship between a multidisciplinary artist and a supermodel is a marriage made in style heaven. And after dating for seven years, artist Oscar Wang—the son of Taiwanese screen legend Sylvia Chang—and Chinese model TianYi You took that literall
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Serrini
Serrini—who has a PhD from The University of Hong Kong on top of being one of the city’s hottest recording artists—has much to offer beyond her idiosyncratic blend of folk, indie and pop music. The Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter’s career began wit
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Jasmine Yen
She’s the daughter of renowned actor Donnie Yen and model Cissy Wang, but Jasmine Yen isn’t resting on any nepo baby laurels: she’s proven her exceptional musical talent on her own. Yen started composing at the tender age of seven; in 2013, the then
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Calvin Wang
“I have always been quite systematic. I look at the rules and I roam within them,” says luxury retail and brand strategist Calvin Wang. And while this may not be the typical mindset of a fashion icon, Wang’s background in luxury consulting—including
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Kay Kwok
Kay Kwok’s name was everywhere after Beyoncé wore one of his custom-made, 3D-printed pieces on her Renaissance Tour in 2023. He’d already made a splash in 2013, when he became the first Hong Kong designer to present at London Men’s Fashion Week; now,
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Nicole Law
With her signature voluminous hairdo, boldly lined eyes and red lips—greatly inspired by hip-hop culture—content creator Nicole Law is hard to miss at an event; a lot of people get an up-close-and-personal interaction too, because she runs around “fi
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Sabrina Fung
As the group managing director of Fung Retailing, Sabrina Fung oversees the operation of prestigious menswear brands such as Gieves & Hawkes, Kilgour, Cerruti and Kent & Curwen; style is part of her life lexicon. It also means she witnesses major tre
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Asia’s Most Stylish 2024
Edan Lui Singer, Mirror and actor Charmaine Seah-Ong Video producer, The Secret Little Agency Ferhat Nazri Branding, marketing and PR consultant, Ferhat Nazri Aziz Consulting Alexandra Rocha Araneta Entertainer and entrepreneur, Pinkerton Ice
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Fashion Picks
Moschino’s new creative director Adrian Appiolaza hits the ground running with his debut Collezione 0 campaign—and trust us, it will put a smile on your face. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre, the vibrant images follow five women revelling in the si
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Lost in My reverie
HAIR HYUNSEUNG HONG MAKE-UP YEONU JEONG SET DESIGN YEABYUL JEON MODEL SUA LEE PHOTO ASSISTANTS BORAM KEEM, TAEYOUNG KIM STYLING ASSISTANTS JIYEON KANG, SUMIN LEE HAIR ASSISTANT SEOJUN LEE MAKE-UP ASSISTANT YURIM KIM SET DESIGN ASSISTANT OHMIN KWON■
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Sustainably Fabulous
“It’s about f**king time!” This is the slogan that appeared everywhere at Stella McCartney’s winter 2024 show in March, presented in one of the greenhouses at Paris’s Parc André Citroën: from a video in which actors Olivia Colman and Helen Mirren del
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To The Mun And Back
When Korean actress Mun Ka-young’s mother was pregnant with her, she had a vivid dream about an archeopteryx, a bird-like dinosaur, taking flight, draped in magnificent jewels—Mun has that image immortalised in the form of a dainty tattoo on her back
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Stitch in Time
In spite of Shanghai’s dreary, rain-soaked summer, one unmissable exhibition is succeeding in luring people from their homes. Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto, devoted to the work of the legendary French designer, opened at Shanghai’s Power Statio
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Modern Dreamhouse
In February, with a Mark Ronson mash-up of I’m Not In Love by Kelsey Lu and Two Men In Love by The Irrepressibles blasting throughout the Gucci Hub headquarters in Milan, Sabato de Sarno showed his second women’s collection. The house’s creative dire
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Unveiling the Future of Skincare Longevity
Since 1931, Clinique La Prairie has been a leader in longevity science, offering world-class rejuvenation treatments that combine medical expertise with holistic wellness in the serene setting of Montreux, Switzerland. Complementing this legacy, Swis
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Editor’s Pick
De Bethune dropped the DB Kind of Grande Complication? Hold my beer. Packing over 22 years of relentless innovation and artistic craftsmanship into one timepiece, master watchmaker Denis Flageollet and his team have created a double-sided, flippable
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Watches Picks
Originally launched in a 44mm size, Breitling Endurance Pro catered primarily to those preferring a larger, more robust timepiece, designed as a fusion of high-performance sportswear and stylish, daily wearable technology. This year, the watchmaker h
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Karl-friedrich Scheufele
The dragon watch completes the Urushi collection, Chopard’s range of timepieces featuring the Japanese urushi lacquer technique. What story did you want to tell through this piece? When we started the Urushi theme, over 12 years ago, we were the firs
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A Secret Greek Odyssey
When the invitation from Hermès arrived, it was as confusing as it was enticing. A press trip, they said—but where? I was emailed round-trip tickets to Paris from Hong Kong, but we were told that the French capital wasn’t the final destination—it was
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Jump Off
The Chio Aachen, often referred to as the Wimbledon of equestrian sports, has a rich history that spans over a century. This prestigious competition features five disciplines—showjumping, dressage, eventing, driving and vaulting—and is seen as a beac
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I am Titanium
Fed Tan’s journey into the world of watches began in his childhood in the Philippines, where he was born and raised in a Chinese family. Today, he is well known as the founder of the media and communications firm Advisory Council, which deals with fa
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His Time to Shine
Once exclusive to haute couture runways, men’s jewellery has evolved to encompass extraordinary, standout creations for individuals from all walks of life. Austy Lee Jewellery, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and avant-garde designs, is sp
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Time to Set Sail
You would have been forgiven for believing you’d travelled back in time if spent any time along England’s south coast earlier this summer. The Richard Mille Cup 2024 took place in the English Channel between June 2 and 15, where ten restored vintage
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Editor’s Pick
The ancient Egyptian city of Amarna, established in the 14th century BC, inspires Boghossian’s Queen Papyrus parure. Crafted from jadeite, emerald and diamond, the piece reinterprets the papyrus motif and reflects the artistic freedom observed in the
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Jewellery Picks
Single earrings are all the rage—and when Blackpink’s Jennie sports the trend, it’s here to stay. In her role as brand ambassador, the K-pop star recently showcased the seven new pieces from Chanel’s Coco Crush collection. This launch includes three
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A Green Revolution
Emeralds, with their kaleidoscopic inclusions—materials trapped inside a stone—are experiencing a remarkable renaissance in the world of high jewellery. But why is the stone suddenly so popular? Selim Mouzannar’s family has been in the jewellery busi
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Sporting Elegance
A visit to Monaco promises both spectacular sights—that azure sea!—and thrilling action. It hosts the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix, the prestigious Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament, and the elite Herculis track and field meet, attracting thous
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The Centurion
A century is not just a milestone—it’s an opportunity to look back on memories, achievements and lessons learnt. As Italian jeweller Damiani celebrates its 100th anniversary of traditional craftsmanship and artistic innovation, Silvia Damiani, the vi
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Diamond Talk
Diamond-focused jewellery brand Hearts on Fire is set to unveil its new boutique in Central this month, a significant step in the brand’s evolution under the guidance of Rita Maltez, the brand’s global president. Known for its diamond craftsmanship,
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Gems Unearthed
Dior’s venture into high jewellery began in 1999 with Victoire de Castellane’s appointment as creative director, marking a significant shift for a fashion house primarily known for its couture and ready-to-wear collections. Over the years, De Castell
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The Wish List
Sheer fabrics and lace are at the intersection of boldness and elegance, but there’s no need to go full-bodysuit to embrace this trend. Try a bi-material dress from brands like Greta Constantine and Givenchy, where sheer panels add a touch of intrigu
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The Ball's In Her Court
Tennis chose Li Na. The 42-year-old from Wuhan is China’s most successful ever player of the sport, scaling its highest peaks with a brace of Grand Slam wins, first in France in 2011 and then Australia in 2014, that made her Asia’s first Grand Slam w
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Courage Of Conviction
In the ever-evolving landscape of social and cultural institutions and initiatives, Gold House stands out as a beacon of advocacy and empowerment for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the US. At the heart of this non-profit
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The Land Of Opportunity
Long gone are the days when South China was seen as a centre for agriculture and manufacturing. In 2019, Beijing announced its ambitious scheme of consolidating nine cities—Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen a
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Rebirth Renewal Reward
In the summer of 1996, Nari Ward was walking around Harlem; this wasn’t unusual for the artist, who wandered through the district on a daily basis, scavenging discarded objects to make art with. Except this time he was pushing a cart in which he plac
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Getting Into Ger
In Mongolian wrestling, men don a sleeved uniform that covers the arms but exposes the chest. Legend has it, this is because once upon a time, a woman entered a wrestling match disguised as a man—Mulan-style—and brutally defeated her male opponents.
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Raising The Steaks
If you find yourself in South Korea and decide to indulge in top-grade beef, chances are you’ll encounter Hanwoo, a native breed that has roamed the Korean peninsula for over 2,000 years. But it’s not just any old cow. Like the better-known Japanese
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The Last Word
Which is more nerve-racking: watching a game or competing? Watching a game. When you’re playing, you know your abilities well enough. Long or short hair? This is something I struggle with all the time. I want it short when I have long hair, but I
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Best Of The Bay
Be it a design-led boutique property that places guests in the heart of Shenzhen’s charming laneways, a tranquil lakefront resort steeped in Lingnan history or soaring city hotels with sweeping aerial views, there’s a lot to love about the Bay—aka th

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