Innholdsfortegnelse for August 1, 2015 i Tatler Malaysia

SHANGLIU TATLER MOTHER EARTH FOR THIS MONTH’S Green Life issue, former competitive swimmer Zhuang Yong, founder of media planning and procurement company Tulip Media, is the cover star and discusses the importance of environmental protection. Leading figures from various industries also speak on the issue, and retired Japanese football player Hidetoshi Nakata tells of his collaboration with Italian jewellery brand Damiani, which will help fund the earthquake disaster relief project Home. INDONESIA TATLER FLYING THE FLAG To mark Independence Day, this month’s cover story focuses on Indonesian armed forces chief General Moeldoko, who speaks about the importance of patriotism and various ways to help the country’s economy develop. This edition also features profiles on Rusdi Kirana, founder of Lion Air, and Rosa Patti Djalal, who is active in politics, education…

GUITAR SUPERMAN As Malaysia’s most renowned finger-style master guitarist, Roger Wang produces brilliant and exhilarating music with just six humble steel strings of an acoustic guitar. Wang performs at the Performing Arts Centre, Penang for one night only on Aug 8. 25 YEARS Radio favourites in the ’90s, Michael Learns to Rock returns with a new album titled 25 in conjunction with its 25th anniversary. Catch the Danish pop rock band at the Mega Star Arena this Aug 15 for a whole new experience that only Malaysian fans will get to enjoy.…

SECURITY MATTER A group of socialites that went for a shopping excursion abroad came back to regale their friends with the story of how one of the ladies in their group was stopped by immigration in Paris due to the fake Birkin she was carrying. THOROUGH CLEANSE A socialite was distraught that her daughter married against her wishes. Word has it she planned for a ‘cleansing’ of her house by a religious authority. The ‘cleanse’ involved the destruction of ancient antiques and artefacts in her home that seemed ‘demonic’ in nature. A NEW SLATE The social scene was abuzz with curiosity when a playboy tied the knot, when everyone—including his bride—knows fidelity is not a virtue of his. Rumour has it he turned over a new leaf after he decided…

1 REFINED BALANCE MAISON FRANÇAISE The menu at this French restaurant features a good balance of meat and fish, executed perfectly into classic dishes and served in an elegant setting. Seafood is a specialty here so try out the signature dish of grilled cod fish with clam-filled potatoes. maisonfrancaise.com.my 2 MODERN FRENCH CUISINE GOURMET BY NATHALIE Enjoy a full course meal where each dish tastes as good as it looks. Chef Nathalie Arbefeuille has assembled a concise but ever-changing menu representative of modern French cuisine. nathaliegourmetstudio.com 3 WITH DIGNITY PROJECT B A cafe set up to improve and add value to the lives of children in need, Project B is a functioning and self-sustainable enterprise run by the youth of Dignity for Children Foundation. Bite into delicious fried chicken while…

AZUCAR Zaida picks just the right bright clutch to match her printed dress. This yellow clutch from Diane von Furstenberg will also do the trick EMILIO PUCCI You can also choose to keep to one colour palette in your outfit like Yap Ai Leen. Follow in her stylish footsteps with this sexy fuschia heel from Stuart Weitzman ISSA LONDON Understated yet glamorous accessories go well with any printed dress. Take a cue from Dato’ Farah with this pair of diamond chandelier earrings from Garrard…

Perfect Skin Activated CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ SYNACTIF PRIVATE LAUNCH Clé de Peau Beauté hosted a private soiree at Cantaloupe in Troika Sky Dining where guests were educated on the reformulation of the brand’s most premium range, Synactif, while being treated to an array of delectable food. Director of Clé de Peau Beauté Laboratory, Ishimatsu Takayuki was flown in from Japan to talk about his participation in the project. THE INSIDER The night was made complete with Datuk Sheila Majid giving an outstanding performance of some of her famous hits Tea and Sole FRENCH SOLE POP-UP FRENCH CAFÉ French Sole transformed its KLCC boutique into a quintessential ‘Pop-Up French Cafe’ to host an afternoon tea party for its devoted patrons. They were spotted choosing their favourite ballet flats while delighting…

WE MAY HAVE many reasons as to why we choose to dress in a particular way. It could be a way of expressing our creativity or even showing that we care about how we look. But for Audrey Ooi, she dresses up to put herself in a good mood. “When I’m having a bad day, dressing up and putting on some makeup really perk me up and put me in a better mood,” she explains. The mother of two is not one to be overly feminine in her style. Ooi says that she doesn’t quite gravitate towards anything with floral prints or lace materials. “I don’t really have a distinct style... I’m quite casual,” she adds. The one thing that Ooi rarely wears is a dress. She feels it is…

IT IS SIMPLY amazing what eye makeup can do to your entire look. Even if you decide to skip the contouring and eye shadow for the day, there is always one makeup item that you should never miss and that is the humble mascara. This magic wand is able to enhance your eyelashes be it curlier, longer or fuller—all that you need to make your eyes look bigger, brighter and more awake. What makes a mascara stand out from the rest? A unique formula, special brushes, non-clumping and the list goes on and on. Another mascara feature that has been raised recently is one that makes lashes look fuller without being too over the top. Taking these requests into account, Shiseido has created the perfect formula, which resulted in its…

ART IS TO THE soul as water is to the body. It is a form of sustenance for us to flourish. Eric Cantona is a firm lover of the arts and it truly reflects in his outlook on life and his latest collaborative, the Invictus Morphos with luxury horological watchmaker Hautlence. His fascination with the world of arts stemmed from his father, a painter who used to take him to galleries to expose and teach him about the splendours of creative works. A longtime fan of fine watchmaking, he became Hautlence’s ambassador through a mutual friendship with CEO and co-founder of the brand, Guillaume Tetu. He admires Hautlence’s watches because they are, in his own words, “unique” and “have a strong personality”. “I love watches but I didn’t know how…

EDITOR'S PICK Taking inspiration from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, the Cypris swan rings from Boucheron represent perfect love—swans being animals that mate for life. Precision engraving gives the layers of plumage a lifelike feel. STARTING THIS MONTH, regular visitors to MalaysiaTatler.com will notice something very different about the website. The redesigned site is a reflection of Malaysia Tatler’s watchword—Life.Extraordinary—bringing you well-curated content of all the things that makes life… well, extraordinary. The new website is fresh and exciting, and the sections are well defined, covering the very best of lifestyle with daily updates on luxury news, lifestyle trends, events coverage, videos and galleries of our best photos. We are also introducing Tatler TV, our very own channel that features videos of profile interviews and exclusive looks behind-the-scene, as well as a…

YES DATIN KAREN H’NG I’d say yes, but only to a specific group of people. A guest who is a fussy eater but has made that extra effort to inform the host beforehand will not ruin the mood. This is perfectly fine because everyone has their preferences. We should respect that. The real problem lies with people who are fussy and do not state so beforehand. It is really bad when you don’t communicate with your host about your eating preferences and then start making a fuss at the party. It happened to me once when I was attending a dinner party and a guest at my table kicked up such a fuss when he discovered a specific dish that he could only eat had run out. This really spoiled…

With over 500 choices of tea blends available at TWG outlets in Malaysia, where do you begin to narrow down and pick the right tea? Training manager and tea connoisseur at TWG, Dimitri Zampar, breaks down the basics: lighter tea contains less theine (caffeine in tea) compared to darker-coloured ones. “White and yellow tea are great for consumption in the afternoons or evenings because they have calming and soothing properties. Blue tea such as Oolong, aids with digestion and is best taken with food. Black tea is 100% oxidised and has the highest content of theine. It is best consumed early in the day.” If you want to enjoy a cup of tea without any stimulant, opt for red tea that contains zero theine and is suitable for adults and…

BREAKING SILENCE Sarimah Ibrahim is actively involved with WCC’s efforts in giving a voice to victims of violence IN COMMEMORATING the 30th anniversary of the Women’s Centre for Change Penang (WCC), My Story, My Strength: Doodle for Change, a creative project to reach out to women whose lives have been impacted by violence was launched. Signing on as ambassador is Malaysian TV and radio personality, Sarimah Ibrahim. She expressed, “I believe that art can be a powerful way to show people’s life struggles. Personal stories about violence, which women usually keep to themselves, are important stories. By breaking their silence, these women can work towards changing their lives.” Some 10 prominent Malaysian female artists will illustrate 10 stories shared by survivors of violence into doodles, a contemporary art form popular…

DRIVING CAME naturally to Tunku Dato’ Seri Utama Naquiyuddin, a man with a passion for motorsports. Sharply dressed in a dark two-piece suit while sitting opposite me on a sunny afternoon in his abode, the distinguished man spoke about his love for automotive sports and his current involvement in the forthcoming inaugural KL City Grand Prix. Enamoured by the skill required to operate a racing car, his interest in the world of motoring partly stems from his brother-in-law, Tunku Mudzaffar, another motoring enthusiast. In his younger days, the adventurous Tunku Naquiyuddin had even participated in rally races, noting that his love for cars began during his teenage years and eventually grew to a point that required actual participation. “I started driving in a rally when I was 21 years old.…

Clean lines and strong shapes coupled with artisanal construction—that’s what you’re going to get from Canali this season. Creative consultant and menswear designer Andrea Pompilio used a surprising pop of canary yellow on double-breasted coats; the rest of the collection remained more sombre, with shades of grey and various styles of stripes and checks. It was the slight geometric illusions, such as the high-necked sweater that really caught our attention. Meanwhile, Valentino looked to the art world for a fresh take. For autumn/winter 2015, the brand championed the work of 26-year-old Melbourne-based artist Esther Stewart. Her abstract artwork, often incorporating only a few simple shapes, was beautifully translated into everything from cashmere overcoats to crewneck knits, and even to the show’s set-up. We also couldn’t help but notice that Valentino’s…

NOT AN ordinary anti-ageing skincare product, the Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif line is the latest and best to come out of the brand. To achieve unimaginable heights, Synactif reinvents how skincare works since perfection through purification is the core of this unique system. According to Ishimatsu Takayuki, each product in the range was painstakingly created to complement one another. “The concept behind Synactif is to discover the most beautiful version of yourself by awakening your skin’s sleeping potential through the use of five stringently designed products in the range,” he says. The products were designed to have a synergistic effect so that it would be more beneficial to the user. In the Clé de Peau Beauté laboratory in-vitro testing, researchers discovered that by using the products in their prescribed…

TOKYO Conveniently located in Nihonbashi near the Imperial Palace, book one of the Mandarin Oriental’s expansive suites for sweeping city views. Enjoy Michelin-starred dining experiences, as well as drinks in the 38th-floor Mandarin Bar, which stocks a solid selection of whiskies, seasonal cocktails and snacks. mandarinoriental.com/tokyo KYOTO Overlooking the relaxing Kamo River, the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is designed in a contemporary version of sukiya-style architecture, with ground-floor water features, an abundance of wood and a sedate minimalism. The Bar carries an excellent range of whiskies and other spirits. ritzcarlton.com/kyoto HOKUTO Suntory’s Hakushu distillery is famous for its forest setting—and Hut Walden, a quirky mountain inn, is the perfect complement. Not only does it boast Perch, a top-notch whisky bar, its restaurant Nest offers accomplished modern Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients…

ISLAND ADVENTURE MOZAMBIQUE Luxe safari operator AndBeyond opens its latest lodge, AndBeyond Benguerra Island, at Mozambique’s Bazaruto archipelago, an underappreciated gem that’s set to become a favourite among beach destinations. Formerly known as Benguerra Lodge, the stunning property opened in June after nearly a year of rebuilding and renovations. Its new look features Afro-Portugese design elements unique to the region, with combinations such as thatched roofs and terracotta tiles. Only accessible via a helicopter ride from Vilankulo Airport, the property consists of 10 casinhas, two cabanas and one three-bedroom casa, each boasting a private plunge pool. Guests can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, fishing and island hopping. andbeyond.com/benguerra-island JUST THE TWO OF US TUSCANY If you’re looking for a romantic summer getaway, Lightfoot Travel has got you…

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST SERIES II Rolls’ junior limo has all the essence of motoring’s most luxe marque on a shorter wheelbase than the Phantom, and with satellite-aided transmission, which makes it a joy to drive. We also love swinging out of those “suicide doors”. MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600 An extra-long S-Class packed with more goodies than a branch of Toys R Us, the latest Maybach boasts the triumphant trifecta of technology, comfort and relative value, but it lacks the verve and sense of occasion of its British rivals. ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM The Phantom is the first word in stately cruising—no other four-door conjures this much drama and majesty. The quality of the finish and possibilities for bespoke tailoring are unparalleled, but it’s not quite as much of a drivers’ car as the Bentley. A…

I VISITED ISTANBUL for the first time when I was a university student and have been back several times since. It’s a beautiful, ancient city with an incredible history and culture, from the sultans and pashas to the mix of old and modern architecture. My ideal day in Istanbul starts at the Topkapi Palace, which was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for about 400 years. I love seeing how Turkish art and its different architectural styles evolved over time. It’s an incredibly inspiring place for me as a designer—the colours and graphics in the tilework, textiles and architecture have all found their way into our collections through the years. For lunch, I’d stop off at Konyali, a restaurant at the palace that overlooks the Bosphorus, and order an…

AUGUST 2015 PHOTOGRAPHY ALLAN CASAL HAIR VERON LIM FROM A CUT ABOVE MAKEUP ZAMRI ZAINOL USING LANCÔME JEWELLERY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VENUE THE CLUB SAUJANA RESORT KL PETITE FANCY Tunku Myra was fascinated with this Louis Vuitton Petite Malle clutch bag used in the shoot, and it turns out Ruthlene knew so much about the product and was able to tell her more about it HAVING LEISURELY chats by the swimming pool over chilled drinks, swapping mummy stories on the bed, sharing a laugh while doing their makeup together in the bathroom... Ruthlene Abu Sahid and Tunku Datin Myra Madihah looked like they were having a slumber party in the Saujana Suite at The Club Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur, were it not for the Tatler team around them. As…

FOUNDER OF Tropicana Corporation Berhad, Tan Sri Danny Tan Chee Sing, announced his retirement as group executive vice chairman and relinquished his management role effective June 18. On his decision to step down, Tan Sri Danny divulges, “I founded the Group in 1992 and I am very proud of Tropicana’s achievements today, being one of the top 10 property developers in Malaysia. I turned 60 this year and after having dedicated more than three and a half decades of my life to the business, it is time to pass the baton to the new generation of leadership.” He hands over the day-to-day management of Tropicana to group chief executive officer Dato’ Yau Kok Seng and deputy group chief executive officer, Dato’ Dickson Tan. KL Pride Taking on the mantle as…

aug 7 RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL A unique festival that brings together renowned world musicians and indigenous artists from the interiors of Borneo. Take part in informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts followed by evening performances on the main stage. rwmf.net 14 HITMAN DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS ASIA TOUR David Foster, who hails from Canada, is one of the most talented and well-known musicians today, producing hits for Westlife, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson. Joining him in his first concert at Resorts World Genting are Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole, Boyz II Men, Ruben Studdard and Jackie Evancho. rwgenting.com 15 THE MUSIC OF QUEEN MPO pays tribute to legendary rock band Queen this Aug 14 to 16. Expect high energy and harmony with the familiarity of vintage Queen,…

Italians have a way of enjoying and celebrating life with good company, great food and dance. Grazia Iannarelli held an intimate birthday bash at the lounge of Marble 8 recently, which was attended by her family and close friends including Modesto and Elizabeth Marini, Tunku Dara Naquiah and Tunku Datuk Mudzaffar, Asri Ghafar, and Jehan Mougin. All were treated to a scrumptious buffet dinner and many of them were seen mingling and chatting while lounging with drinks in their hand. The ever gracious host prepared a lucky draw where guests had the chance to win gifts that were made in Italy. Later in the evening, everyone gathered to sing Grazia a birthday song as she cut into a lovely cake. The celebration continued on into the late hours with music…

THE IMAGE of an entrepreneur is often someone who is fearless, one who is able to take risks head-on without reservation. Francesca Chia was quick to point out that this was certainly not a 100 per cent accurate in her case. “Actually, I am a risk averse person by nature. I don’t just dive headlong into things without thinking it through,” explains the intelligent co-founder and chief community manager of GoGet.my, a web application start-up which is a marketplace for running errands and making deliveries. GoGet was an idea that evolved over the years among Chia and her three friends. “We initially thought we should do something similar to what Yelp does in the US or HungryGoWhere in Singapore. Then we realised that most Malaysians are avid foodies. They don’t…

While most brands continue to implement elements of the future into their designs, one of Shiatzy Chen’s underlying design signatures has always been to incorporate the classic Chinese element into modern aesthetics. Its latest fall/winter 2015 collection is no different, turning towards the mountains for inspiration this time around. The majestic mountains serve as a grand background for folklore and mythological stories. Chinese mythology has stories of the ‘Classic of Mountains and Seas’ where mountain gods had human-like appearances and could turn into half-beast-half-human creatures. With snowy mountains as a backdrop, the runway models sashayed down wearing pieces with elements of lace, tweed, and lacquered wool embodied with mountain-like patterns on fox fur, woollen neoprene, cracked-grained leather and more. The colour palette has a mix of ivory, fuchsia, Tibet green,…

The Korean Wave does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon as more and more Malaysians are assimilating the South Korean culture into their lifestyle and tastes especially in the fields of fashion and beauty. South Korean actresses like Ha Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo and Choi Ji Woo are now perceived as ideals of beauty, inspiring women across all ages and walks of life to pursue perfection when it comes to their looks. Enter Wonjin Aesthetics Centre, the official and exclusive partner of Wonjin Beauty Medical Group in South Korea where you will be exposed to a whole new world of cosmetic surgery. Co-founded by Dorothy Ng and Alicia Toe, the centre provides a platform for Malaysians to have an access to reliable and safe cosmetic surgery. In…

WHEN HANNES PANTLI was headhunted to join IWC Schaffhausen in 1972, he automatically remembered his first encounter with the brand. “During a religious festival in my hometown, godfathers would normally give boys a watch as a gift. One of my friends in my boarding school actually received an IWC watch from his godfather. Everyone in school was curious and had no idea what IWC was. I learnt much later that IWC was an insider’s brand so if you don’t know it, then it is because you are not ‘in’,” shares Pantli, who is on the board of directors at IWC Schaffhausen. Just as he came in to spearhead sales for the European market, trouble was brewing in the watch industry. The introduction of inexpensive quartz movements caused a shake-up in…

GET INTO the swing of ball season with jewels in luminous, cheerful yellow. Chaumet has created a breathtaking set with large, yellow cushion-cut Ceylon sapphires as the focal point. Different forms of water were the inspiration for Chaumet’s Lumières d’Eau high jewellery collection—Parure 11 takes its sunny disposition from sun-lit lakes. The long necklace in yellow gold has more than 40 carats of yellow sapphires, beads and motifs of topaz, golden cultured pearls and one 30.29-carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire. Time is literally golden with the matching secret watch, set with 570 yellow sapphires and a 13.45-carat Ceylon sapphire at the centre, which lifts to reveal the hours and minutes. Also inspired by nature, Graff has an extensive range of jewellery in the form of butterflies. The brand’s founder, Laurence Graff,…

WHISKY is the preferred alcoholic beverage of choice of many, from various cultures across the globe, but especially the Scottish. Founded in 1886, Glenfiddich is a well-known single malt Scotch whisky distillery from Dufftown, Scotland. Ian Millar, the brand’s global ambassador, believes that people who drink Glenfiddich are those who are in line with the ethos of the whisky. “Independence, reliability, consistency, strength and trust. These are Glenfiddich’s defining characteristics,” says Millar. He goes on to say that a majority of the brand’s drinkers are aged between 30 and 55, noting that it is during this point in their lives that people start to learn how to appreciate a well-crafted whisky. This is also when drinkers start to stick to their favourite brands and form preferred choices. Millar feels that…