Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2017 i Tatler Malaysia

PHILIPPINE TATLER CREATIVE MINDS THIS MONTH’S issue is a toast to young creative and innovative talents as Philippine Tatler’s Generation T 2017 is unveiled. The list comprises 50 young achievers from different sectors and industries, five of whom grace the cover. Elsewhere, a profile of muscular maths lecturer Pietro Boselli sees the worlds of modelling and mathematics collide; while a trip to Venice showcases the city’s stunning beauty. SHANGLIU TATLER TECH ELITES Technology and creative entrepreneurship are the themes of this month’s issue. Elsewhere, Peter Edwards (pictured), managing director of investment company Victor Smorgon Group, shares his passion for business and philanthropy. TAIWAN TATLER HOT CHEFS A food-focused issue celebrates Taiwan’s rising fine dining scene. Top-notch chefs from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list—Richie Lin, Long Xiong, Kai Ward of Mume—share…

1 KAKIGORI With a texture like freshly fallen snow and deliciously scrumptious flavours like tiramisu, watermelon and more, topped with fresh fruit or nuts—you won’t be able to resist this cold treat. Try the Uji Matcha, shaved ice liberally coated in matcha, drizzled in Kinako milk and topped off with warabimochi and red bean. kakigori.my 2 INSIDE SCOOP Inside Scoop’s fanciful treats are the stuff of childhood dreams. Ranging from giant Ferrero Rocher ice cream cakes to their unicorn ice cream, it’s a definite pit stop on a hot day! They also make divinely delectable waffles topped with a scoop (or two, or three) of ice cream, made from the freshest and most carefully sourced ingredients. insidescoop.oddle.me 3 HANBING KOREAN DESSERT CAFE Hanbing Korean Dessert Cafe’s signature bingsu includes distinctively…

GEORGINA BLOOMBERG may be the daughter of the billionaire former mayor of New York, but politics is not her game, nor high finance. She does like an audience, though, and here, in the backstage VIP area of the Longines Masters in Los Angeles, her colour’s up after completing a showjumping course cheered on by an animated crowd. “I hated it at the beginning,” says the 34-year-old equestrian of her introduction to riding as a four-year-old. She was “initially terrified,” but her stubbornness—and competitiveness with her older sister—kicked in and she “just kind of stuck with it.” Her love of the sport—and performing in front of a crowd in particular—grew rapidly after her first equestrian competition at the age of six. “I think that’s what drew me to riding competitively, being…

Keeping up with its marine-themed roots, luxury watchmaker Ulysse Nardin hosted a fun pool party at Maison Francaise restaurant for close to 200 guests to introduce its latest novelties from SIHH 2017. Throughout the evening, guests were served customised cocktails in aquamarine blue and encouraged to pose with ‘sailoresque’ props like anchors and a ship’s wheel at the photo wall. The evening wrapped with a performance by vocalist Evelyn Feroza. THE INSIDER Guests clamoured to get their picture taken at the photo wall when two ‘mermaids’ made an appearance during the event…

Volvo Car Malaysia recently showcased the new Volvo S90 and V90 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to Kuala Lumpur’s social elite as well as the industry’s key movers and shakers. It was officiated by Lennart Stegland, managing director of Volvo Car Malaysia and HE Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, the Swedish ambassador to Malaysia. The launch was followed by an informative product presentation by network and product director Akhtar Sulaiman, and a hearty three-course dinner. THE INSIDER Malaysian jazz singer, Poova Plachciak entertained by singing Swedish songs throughout the night…

“Local designers are the best way to find unique pieces” TO LEVY LI, looking good doesn’t just involve wearing stylish clothes. The founder of the vegetarian cafe, The Good Co, is an advocate for clean eating and living a healthy lifestyle. “It’s the key to looking good,” she advises. On most days, her style is sporty, and she gravitates towards sneakers and athletic wear. “Trendy gym clothes are stylish, comfortable and convenient because I can hit the gym anytime in between work,” she reveals before adding, “sweating is like getting a facial, because the endorphins released boosts your confidence.” On the other side of the spectrum, Levy’s alter ego style stands out with a hint of rock and roll. She enjoys statement leather pieces, gold jewellery and studs. “I like…

The firmaments have released a fragment of their beauty in the form of the Autore collection by Ferrari Firenze. These divinely classy baubles can easily jazz up an outfit in a jiffy with their otherworldly charm. Pair them with a casual outfit for some pizzazz or complement that little black dress for date night with the pieces’ understated elegance. MAHARANI Opulent and extravagant, the Hazoorilal collection by Sandeep Narang is reminiscent of a maharani’s treasure box. No need to pile on the jewellery, as a single lavish piece is enough to lend your outfit a regal touch. SNOW QUEEN Ringo infuses traditional Russian elements into the modern world with sparkling gems of every shape and size. Inspired by Russian motifs that range from frost-work on windows to the glorious hues…

Aethaer At £80 a jar, this is possibly the most expensive air product on the market. Don’t expect too much breath for your buck, though—each jar contains approximately two lungfuls of the ubiquitous, colourless gas, farmed from pristine locations in the United Kingdom. aethaer.com Green & Clean This Australian brand uses medical grade, cold press compression and air drying technology to capture clean air from locations including Bondi Beach, the Blue Mountains and Tasmania. Each metal canister contains about 130 breaths worth of air. greenandclean.com.au Mountain Air From Switzerland These sealed jars of fresh air come direct from the Swiss Alps. Small, medium or large jars cost between US$57-97 per jar. Each comes with a signed certificate of authenticity and the GPS coordinates of exactly where the air was collected…

1 BEING IMPACTFUL “The Suri brand is all about empowering women whereas Lightbulb promotes creativity and great ideas. I believe it can make an impact to our future, as we do not aim to merely create retail jobs but to foster and create a working community of like-minded, hardworking and enthusiastic Malaysians!” 2 PROFESSIONALLY, I LOOK UP TO... “Richard Hayne, the cofounder and CEO of Urban Outfitters.” 3 I MOTIVATE MYSELF BY... “Travelling whenever I can, to see what’s new and trending.” 4 A BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE “Shoe Dog—a memoir by the creator of Nike. It shares the inside story of the brand’s early days as a start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic labels. Every entrepreneur and brand owner should read this!” 5…

The event was officiated by guest of honour Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, alongside Dato’ Sri Devamany S Krishnasamy as well as Datuk Wira Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah Over 600 guests witnessed top developers in the country receive recognition and accolades for their innovation and outstanding achievement during the Property Insight Prestigious Developers Awards, held at the Majestic Hotel’s grand ballroom. More than 32 awards were presented that night, which was punctuated with performances by Buddy Loren, plus lucky draws where several winners walked away with an iPad 4, Huawei P10, and LG Smart TV. THE INSIDER Dato’ KK Chua says the winners were chosen based on three main criteria: reputation, value creation, and customer satisfaction…

A new collection of select Unicef-themed products was launched at Montblanc KLCC, which include writing instruments, leather goods, watches and jewellery. Inspired by the culture of writing and Montblanc’s continuous support for Unicef, this partnership aims to improve the learning conditions for over five million children. THE INSIDER The Montblanc for Unicef Campaign features hashtags #PassItOn and #foreverychild, where people including celebrities, can share their memories about writing…

This launch represents the first stage of the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Jeff Koons. Further chapters will be announced in an ongoing project that celebrates the possibilities of connection through the history of art ART IS definitely not dead. While the maestros of the classical art world ceased to exist on this mortal plane, their art lives on, immortalised in museums, through songs, and contemporary art like that of Jeff Koons’ work. Surreal, thought-provoking and entirely relatable, Jeff Koons’ contemporary art is a delightfully playful reminder of what it means to be human. Bringing forth the inner child in each of us, his works include a myriad of fanciful items: inflatable flowers, balloon animals (his celebrated balloon rabbit being one), cartoon characters and mirrored surfaces. Koons’ art is a…

SK-II has been synonymous with groundbreaking, game-changing beauty products, and with their recent launch of the Masterpiece Pitera collection, the brand boasts that with it, skin will be taut, supple and radiant. There is no room for doubt when it comes to SK-II’s key, bread-winning ingredient—Pitera—especially after so many consumers have dubbed it the ‘miracle water.’ This miracle water is now in its most condensed form, taking on a luxurious golden hue. Rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids, it improves the skin’s natural surface renewal process. It is also infused with the Arakawa Youth Peach, which, through one of the rarest cultivation methods in the world, houses rich nutrients. Only one out of every 300 peaches is handpicked to be part of the brilliant formula behind this…

CORUM ADMIRAL AC-ONE 45 A gentleman’s sailing watch, the Admiral AC-One 45 has nautical flags as indices on a wooden dial, all housed in a titanium case BREGUET MARINE ÉQUATION MARCHANTE 5887 Features include a running equation of time, perpetual calendar, tourbillon and an 80-hour power reserve OMEGA SPEEDMASTER X-33 REGATTA A tribute to Emirates Team New Zealand, the watch comes with analog and digital displays, and a chronograph RICHARD MILLE RM 60-01 REGATTA FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH Delivers a 55-hour power reserve, flyback chronograph, annual calendar and UTC function, as well as navigational capabilities in its rotating bezel…

FAST AND FURIOUS HUBLOT Two prestigious brands unite in the Techframe Ferrari Tourbillon Chronograph by Hublot, a limited edition openwork timepiece created to mark the Italian marque’s 70th anniversary. The watch comes in gold, carbon or titanium, each limited to 70 pieces. Ferrari’s Flavio Manzoni created the design while Hublot supplied the horological expertise, giving the 45mm watch its new HUB6311 calibre with a one-minute flying tourbillon. The dial resembles a race gauge and the red touches are synonymous with the Ferrari marque. The manual winding watch has a five-day power reserve. DEEP BLUES OMEGA Omega is justly famous for its attention to detail. Its Planet Ocean Big Blue, which has just been added to the Seamaster collection, covers all bases. The 45.5mm case is bright blue, touched with orange…

SWISS WATCHMAKER Jaeger-LeCoultre’s long-standing presence in the watch business stems from its ability to create collections that survive the test of time. At the same time, the brand is not afraid to experiment with new concepts and artistry that showcases its authority in the art of watchmaking. Case in point: take a closer look at its two central watch collections synonymous with the brand, the Reverso and Rendez-Vous range. Of the two, the Reverso has a longer history—having celebrated its 85th anniversary two years ago. It is said that the Reverso’s trademark flippable case was created at the request of a polo player who needed a watch that could withstand the game’s physical demands. This simple yet innovative touch, as well as the Reverso’s exquisite Art Deco design, was all…

Throughout their relationship, Mah Kok Wah and Angelyn Chong had stuck with each other through the good and bad. The couple first met through Angelyn’s sisters, Clairyn and Cherlyn, who are friends with Kok Wah. “At the time, there was a popular Hong Kong TVB series called Heart of Greed. Our friends made fun of us because they said we looked like a couple from the show, played by actors Raymond Lam and Linda Chung,” Angelyn recalls. Their friends teased them mercilessly for this and made them pose for pictures together. As a result, Kok Wah woke up the next morning with her face in his mind. He promptly texted the older Chong sisters for assistance in winning her heart. Angelyn knew something was up, and that he was interested…

Tell us about the rooftop wing. The rooftop wing has been around for quite a while. We initially wanted to create a fashion, culture and arts space here but it didn’t fully realise. So this is basically an introduction of new players as well as a reintroduction of old players like Wei-Ling Contemporary. And now, The Studio—my dream project—has just been launched, which houses a bevy of homegrown fashion brands. How long has this been in planning? It has always been established that this was an arts and culture floor, but it didn’t come to fruition until we put everything together! What can fashion and art enthusiasts enjoy on this floor? For fashion, we have The Studio that offers fashion labels such as Cassey Gan, Nerd Unit, Bremen Wong Millinery…

CHOPARD SPACE PARTY More than 600 guests gathered at Port Pierre Canto in Cannes for the Chopard Space party, with a true who’s who in attendance. The guest list included Will Smith, Julianne Moore and Rihanna—who were adorned in creations from the Rihanna Loves Chopard collection, designed in collaboration with Chopard co-president and creative director Caroline Scheufele. Chopard awarded American actress Anya Taylor-Joy and British actor George MacKay the Chopard Trophy award this year—in recognition of the duo as emerging talent at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. MacKay and Taylor-Joy star in Sergio G Sánchez’s soon to be released film Marrowbone, and the pair were awarded the trophy by Charlize Theron. Previous recipients of the award include Shailene Woodley, Marion Cotillard, Audrey Tautou, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Gael García Bernal. SPREAD…

The ambassador of France to Malaysia, HE Christophe Penot opened the doors of the Residence of France for 100 guests to honour Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah on her conferment of the Legion d’Honneur medal. She is recognised for fostering relations between Malaysia and France through her work with Alliance Francaise since 2009. In this intimate ceremony, guests in attendance included VIPs like her father HRH Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and his consort HRH Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Abdul Rahman. THE INSIDER In her speech, Tengku Zatashah paid tribute to her predecessor in Alliance Francaise KL, Tunku Naquiyuddin, expressing her gratitude for his guidance…

Shairose Exclusive Outfits hosted an elegant luncheon at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur, which had guests browsing the finest Indian sarees by Roop Sarees as well as jewellery by Brigitte Ermel, before being treated to a scrumptious menu. The fashion show took place during the feast, as models sashayed around the ballroom, showcasing Shairose’s latest collection. THE INSIDER Guests of honour Tunku Dara Naquiah and Tengku Puteri Meriam have been avid supporters of the brand for many years…

Pharrell Williams made history for being the first man chosen to front Chanel’s handbag campaign. Playful and light-hearted, the ad (and the bag as well) is a tribute to Gabrielle Chanel. The Happy singer curiously traipses around an empty concert hall with the Gabrielle bag slung over his shoulder in the fashion house’s latest ad film, proving that the bag isn’t just for the ladies. Featuring a garnet lining as its interior, a reference to the first-ever bags created by Gabrielle Chanel, the bags are crafted from aged calfskin with a quilted surface and smooth base. The versatile bag comes in a wide range of colours that are all easily mixed and matched, such as black, white and bicolour (black/white, navy/black, beige/black) and is capable of transforming into several formats:…

Yellow gold brooch with akoya pearls, rubies, spinels, diamonds plus a white South Sea pearl, and decorated with plique-à-jour enamelling by MIKIMOTO Bouton d’or earrings set with chrysoprase and onyx by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Poseidon ring in yellow gold set with a tourmaline surrounded by green garnets, peridots, topaz, citrines and turquoise by ANABELA CHAN Chaine D’Ancre Lumiere ring with a chrysoprase as a centre stone, surrounded by diamonds by HERMÈS Majestueuse opal high jewellery secret watch set with diamonds, tsavorites, sapphires, emeralds, black opal, demantoïd garnets, Paraiba tourmalines and yellow diamonds by DIOR Emaux Sophia apple green pendant with green guilloché enamelling on gold with diamonds by FABERGÉ Brins de Printemps necklace adorned with peridots, aquamarines and diamonds by CHANEL Blossom earrings set with Merelani tsavorites, diamonds and…

Patek Philippe Ladies’ World Time An indispensable accessory for the jet-setter, this white-gold watch tracks 24 time zones. The conversation piece boasts of a gray-blue dial with a hypnotising hand-guilloched centre, a bezel set with 62 diamonds and a shiny peacock-blue alligator strap. H Moser & Cie Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz Modelled with minimalists in mind, the Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz sees a Funky Blue dial with a sunburst pattern, but no numerics. Aesthetically resembling a smartwatch, the watch is nevertheless 100 per cent mechanical and 100 per cent Swiss-made. Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Chronograph Skeleton Magnificent to the bone, this limited edition blue PVD Masterpiece Chronograph Skeleton provides a peek at the delicate mechanical whirr of the tiny machine through an open-work dial.…

SMOOTH AS SILK HARRY WINSTON Jeweller extraordinaire Harry Winston once again surprises with the Premier Delicate Silk Automatic 36mm, which presents a dial rendered in embossed raw silk. The piece comes in four colours—royal red, silver grey, pure white and delicate pink—and, in a highly skilled technique, the silk is embossed with a floral or star-shaped design in 18K or 22K gold. With its diamond-set lugs, the case is inspired by the entrance to Harry Winston’s flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The case, in 18K rose or white gold, is encrusted with 57 brilliant-cut diamonds. Only 30 pieces of each design will be made. V INTAGE CLASSICS PATEK PHILIPPE Drawing inspiration from its 1940s and ’50s models, Patek Philippe’s new self-winding Perpetual Calendar (Ref 5320) is housed in…

Sofia Coppola has been given carte blanche to direct the film for the Panthère de Cartier collection. Known for her strong leading female characters, and armed with a distinctive artistic vision, the talented director resurrects her vision of the ’80s and describes what it means to be a Panthère woman. In her own words, she describes the process of making the film. “I’ve always loved Cartier, the archives, the history and the design which is very unique. I am a fan. When Cartier told me that they wanted to make a film for the relaunch of the Panthère de Cartier watch, I first thought: who is a Panthère woman? What would her environment be? “I love the Panthère watch, so I was happy to make a film which captured the…

”We like to think of ourselves as the Hermès of air,” says Moses Lam, founder of Canadian start-up Vitality Air. The 32 year-old former mortgage broker represents an emerging class of entrepreneurs who refer to themselves as ‘air farmers.’ In their quest to transform fresh air into a commodity, these atmospheric agronomists travel to places renowned for their purity—before bottling, canning or jarring the air that they then flog, at a premium, to consumers in polluted parts of Asia. “Places like China and India are huge for us. There is great pollution there, but also huge populations,” says Lam. “Korea is really phenomenal for us as well because the pollution from China blows over.” Lam, who started his business in 2014, collects air from Banff and Lake Louise in Canada’s…

To see the full list of Brunello di Montalcino top 100 wines, visit jamessuckling.com CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D’ARAGONA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO PIANROSSO 2012 This is all about finesse and beauty with such great length and polish. It literally melts in your mouth. Full-bodied yet agile and vivid. So many undertones of cedar, berries, cream and light toffee. Fabulous. Contender for the wine of the vintage. 97 points LA MAGIA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2012 Incredible purity of fruit to this red with plums, cherries and berries. Full body, ripe and silky tannins and a fantastically long finish. Love the bitter-orange undertone to this. Drink in 2020. 96 points SAN FILIPPO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO LE LUCERE 2012 This is an incredible 2012 with fantastic depth, richness, focus and tension. Full body,…

TEQUILA LA CAPILLA One of the World’s 50 Best Bars and a must-visit for bartenders around the globe. Order the Batanga, Mexican cola mixed with a generous dose of tequila and stirred with a special knife belonging to owner Don Javier. Calle Miguel Hidalgo 31, Col. Tequila, 46400 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico TEQUILA FORTALEZA Started in 2005 as an artisanal spin-off of the established 100-plus-year-old Sauza brand, Fortaleza produces tequila the old-fashioned way, with small brick ovens and wood tanks for fermentation. Calle Tabsco 153, Centro, 46400 Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico OAXACA LA MEZCALOTECA At this mezcal bar, you can sample flights of spirits which include mezcals that have been bottled by the owners themselves. Bottles are available for sale, so you can take a sip of Oaxaca home with you. Calle…