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Around Asia
David Harilela opened up about his first big business deal, his legacy and the weight of living up to one of the most recognised family names in the city. Tatler sat down with the man, the myth and the legend that is Hong Kong actor Tony Leung to tal
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EDITORIAL [email protected] Editor-in-Chief AUN KOH Senior Editor HASHIRIN NURIN HASHIMI Associate Editor ANNABEL TAN Features Editor NAFEESA SAINI Senior Editor, Tatler Dining DUDI AUREUS Assistant Dining Editor DAWSON TAN TATLER ASIA Regio
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The Looking Glass
We had a really interesting discussion with this month’s cover personality, Amanda Lee Koe, the day after her cover shoot. Essentially, the question was raised whether, despite how modern we all think we are, are we predisposed to featuring our male
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Editor’s Picks
With a luxurious feel recalling the finest cashmere that is synonymous with Loro Piana, the Ghiera bag is crafted from premium calfskin and features a round clasp inspired by the house’s iconic pendant, along with ring-shaped strap loops. This Intern
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The Guest List
A fashion and commercial photographer based in Singapore, Darren Gabriel Leow frequently contributes to Tatler Singapore and other luxury lifestyle and fashion publications, as well as shoots campaigns for various local and international brands. He s
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Tatler THE SCENE
PHOTOGRAPHY DARREN GABRIEL LEOW (LEE KOE) IMAGE KERBSIDE&CO ■
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She’s All That
When it comes to Latin American cuisine, Mexico‑born chef Tamara Chavez is a shining beacon. From being part of the opening team of Mexican fine‑dining restaurant El Mero Mero to helming Asia’s first Peruvian cevicheria Tono as its head chef, Chavez
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Driving Force
Growing up, Samantha Peihua Chen was raised by a trifecta of strong women: her mother, grandmother and aunt. They came from little money, but “it was a household that encouraged strong opinions, dreaming big, being yourself and, above all, hard work”
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The Intellectual Connoisseur
With an illustrious four-decade career, one would have a hard time condensing the influence and sheer variety of architect Tan Kay Ngee’s body of work into a few paragraphs on an award submission form. Having known Tan for 20 years, architect and arc
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Visual Nature
Asia’s Most Influential 2023, 2021 Chairman, DP Architects Angelene Chan is the chairman of DP Architects, the firm behind famous sites such as the Singapore Sports Hub, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and The Dubai Mall. The company’s work is a
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Kyla Zhao
It was in the troughs of the Covid‑19 pandemic that Kyla Zhao rediscovered her love of storytelling. Facing loneliness as well as lingering imposter syndrome on the cusp of a career pivot in 2021 from the fashion industry to a more technical role in
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The Future is Bright
Dyon Foo and his mother Jessie share not only a bloodline but an entrepreneurial spirit, which is behind a thriving jewellery business. While the charismatic 25-year-old effortlessly navigates Singapore society with impeccable style from a curated cl
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For The Love Of Denim
At the Kerbside&Co store on North Bridge Road, you will find a trove of curiosities that will delight anyone with an appreciation for high‑quality garments. For self‑styled “denim heads” especially, it is a fashion heaven. Underneath a charming slope
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Creative Calling
On any given day, you are likely to come across at least one person toting a bag from The Paper Bunny. The brand’s Puffer series, famed for inciting six-hour long queues outside its stores, have become synonymous with the “Singapore girl”—at least th
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Place Of Power
Amanda Lee Koe lounges gracefully on a rock in a green gown, a diamond‑and‑emerald necklace crowning her décolletage. Her hair, freshly tinted in blonde and black (a nod to her beloved villain Cruella de Vil, perhaps), is styled into a sleek chignon
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Fashion Picks
Sabato de Sarno’s debut campaign for Gucci, Ancora, saw a deep cherry red shade taking the fashion world by storm. Ancora, meaning “again” or “still” in Italian, represents a mix of timeless allure, beauty and personal expression for Gucci’s new crea
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Walk On The Wild Side
It was two weeks before Christmas, and Manchester was gearing up to host an unlikely throng of guests from around the world who had travelled to the British city at Chanel’s invitation. With its grey skies, pouring rain and heavy traffic, Manchester
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Couture Queen
Guo Pei is a woman of many superlatives: she is the first and only Chinese designer to become a guest member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, the official body that recognises haute couturiers. She is known for embroidering her na
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Burn, Baby, Burn
HAIR LEONG USING KEVIN MURPHY MAKE‑UP CHERYL OW USING GUERLAIN MODELS PIPER MACKINNON, MARINA GORBACH, RIAN THAKRAR AT AVE MANAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT REX TEO FASHION ASSISTANT SHAVITA RAJENDRAN ■
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A Leg-Up Above All
For over half a century, Manolo Blahnik, the Spanish-born shoe designer, has etched his name into the annals of fashion history with his exquisite designs brought to life through an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. His iconic designs attest to
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Beauty Picks
Are solid perfumes back in vogue? Dior Beauty has just launched a new solid perfume, the Mini Miss. A small but essential everyday companion, the Mini Miss is a pocket-sized reinvention of the iconic Miss Dior perfume. This refillable accessory is in
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Where Science Meets Skincare
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel once said: “Beauty treatments should begin with the heart and soul. Otherwise, cosmetics are pointless”. The Chanel founder had strived to encourage women to feel powerful and confident about their bodies so that they could be
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A Miracle of Night
For two decades, Dior has dedicated itself to mastering the secrets of the Rose de Granville—the jewel of ingredients in the revered Dior Prestige skincare line. Now, it has achieved a breakthrough in advanced skin rejuvenation with Le Baume de Minui
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The Wish List
If monochrome bores you, this is the season for you. Primary colours and Bauhaus-inspired hues—think sapphire blue, emerald green, vivid yellow and scarlet—are taking over fashion’s colour palette in a big way. Wear a vibrant burst of colours head-to
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In Full Bloom
Media agencies the world over called it the royal wedding of the year. In an elaborate, swoon-worthy 10-day celebration of love, prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei wed Anisha Rosnah Isa Kalebic at the official residence of the Sultan. Making headlines of
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Editor’s Pick
This exquisite 38mm Hermès timepiece pairs a mechanical, self-winding Manufacture H1912 movement with artisanal, Polish-inspired craftsmanship as it reinterprets a silk scarf designed by Warsaw-born artist Jan Bajtlik. An oversized floral motif, ador
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Watches Picks
Wearing red doesn’t always have to be loud. Panerai’s latest Luminor Due comes with a burgundy sun-brushed dial that graduates from a lighter, bolder centre to a darker gradient that is almost black at the edges. Perfect for that subtle pop of colour
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Denis Flageollet
How did you decide to become a watchmaker? I am the fourth generation of watchmakers in my family—[but] I was not attracted to the field in the beginning. The more I read about watchmaking, learning about the history of watches, the ancestors, the g
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A Better World
When Denica Riadini‑Flesch left her native Indonesia to pursue an education as a development economist in the Netherlands, she “felt guilty, knowing it’s not an opportunity most women in Indonesia have”. She later returned to her homeland, where her
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Deep Dive
About three years ago, Matthew de Bakker received a message from a close friend from high school in France, where he grew up, who asked if he knew anything about watches. That friend, Asbjørn Simonen‑Andersen, was thinking of making one. The answer w
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Editor’s Pick
Chanel’s Coco Crush collection has been turning heads since 2015. This year, the maison has expanded this fine jewellery line with the Coco Crush mini bracelets collection, available in 18-karat beige gold, classic yellow gold and white gold, with or
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Jewellery Picks
One of the standout pieces from The Mikimoto Ruyi Collection is an 18-karat white gold bracelet with a string of Akoya Cultured pearls. The bracelet is held together with the Ruyi Knot motif, which gives the collection its name. The knot is a traditi
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Giorgio Damiani
What was it like growing up surrounded by jewellery, and how did it influence your interest in the field? I was born in jewellery: we had a family business—my grandfather started the company in 1934—and my father developed that brand. I never really
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The Bright Side of Life
French jeweller Fred recently made its official entry into the Thai market and to celebrate, it held a gala dinner at the Grand Ballroom of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok this January, which was attended by a star‑studded guest list of Thai celebrities,
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Set in Stone
In the corridors of Tiffany & Co in New York, where luxury is crafted with an almost alchemical precision, stands the brand’s chief gemologist and vice president, Victoria Reynolds, a guardian of quality in a world where the way gemstones sparkle is
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Fit For A Queen
IMAGES JOHN TODS CREATIVE DIRECTION APINITA PHOKESIRIKUL STYLING SARUNRAT PANCHIRACHAROEN MAKEUP TITIPONG SONGSANG HAIR SARAWUT LAPA PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS WANLOP BANCHEUN, UDOMSAK AEMAUSIN, NARONG THAVEEYART STYLING ASSISTANTS CHATCHAWAN KANMO, THIT
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Crown Jewels
Over the course of its rich history, Graff has crafted tiaras for queens, princesses and the wives of heads of state. This extravagant tiara from the jeweller’s Tribal collection comprises cocooning pear‑shaped and round diamonds that adorn its weare
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PHOTOGRAPHY KIU KA YEE (HUNG) IMAGE HAROLD DE PUYMORIN (ESCALATOR) ■
Tatler Singapore8 min readGender Studies
The Path to Parity
It is 2024 and yet, the fair representation of women in leadership roles has yet to be achieved. The discourse around this issue, though, is more dynamic than ever, particularly in light of recent concerns over the limited representation of women on
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Coming Of Age
At the centre of high society, where tradition is revered, and sophistication reigns supreme, Le Bal des Débutantes is a glittering spectacle. Dubbed one of the most exclusive invites in the world, the illustrious event has graced the social calendar
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Let’s Get (meta) Physical
To the uninitiated, a feng shui master’s calculated manoeuvring of a protractor over detailed floor plans might seem mystical, obscure and superstitious—as might crystals, amulets and wind chimes. But the feng shui and ba zi masters of today want you
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How To Live Like A Royal In The British Countryside
We stand in respectful silence in St George’s Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth II is buried. Save for our small group of five huddled around the alcove, the historic building, which is located on the grounds of Windsor Castle and has borne silent witnes
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Kingdom Reign
You know the feeling when a holiday is so good, you don’t ever want to leave? Well, Aldar, Abu Dhabi’s largest luxury property developer, has the answer to that. Currently being built on the paradisiacal Saadiyat Island is the Middle East’s first Nob
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Haute Spots
I first visited Niseko … in the winter of 2009 and fell in love with the resort. It was the combination of ski runs, the après-ski lifestyle, and the ebullient vibe of the place that brought me back time and again. It has become a tradition for famil
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The Golden Age
As we step over gravelled grounds, the 18th‑century Château de Chanteloup comes into view. The historic manor of the Martell family in Cognac, France, has been at the heart of the cognac house’s deep love for the brown spirits for generations. On thi

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