Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i Tatler Malaysia

Immediately, her serious demeanour melted into laughter and giggles—such is the effect her husband has on her OUR COVER STAR Chryseis Tan has had a whirlwind year, travelling abroad almost weekly in her capacity as the executive director of Berjaya Land Berhad and Berjaya Assets Berhad. When we finally pinned this young woman down for an interview and photo shoot, it was exactly four weeks before her wedding to SM Faliq Nasimuddin, so we were conscious of how little time we had with Malaysia’s top society darling. When she arrived for our shoot at the BLVD House, fresh-faced and hair tied in a low ponytail, we immediately set to work. Under the talented hands of our styling team and with a little help from Louis Vuitton, Chryseis transformed into the…

THE AMERICAN CONNECTION Cathay Pacific will connect Hong Kong with the capital of the United States of America for the first time, later this year, as it continues to grow its network by launching pioneering nonstop routes. When it commences its four-times-weekly flights to Washington DC in September, the service to Dulles International Airport will become the longest route on the Cathay Pacific network. cathaypacific.com CAMPING IN STYLE Does the idea of camping intrigue you—but you also need to be comfortable? Fret not, as Tiarasa Escapes welcomes you to a world where nature and creature comforts coexist. Located an hour away from KL, in Janda Baik, the glamping space opens its doors in the first quarter of 2018, offering tasteful lodging in safari-styled tented villas and spacious treetop villas, plus…

“HE’S QUIET, I’M CHATTY. He’s tall, dark and handsome, and I’m petite and cute,” says Najwa on the dynamics between her and her new husband, who, despite being the opposite of her at times, shares the same values of honesty and willingness to be there for each other no matter what. Rewind to a few years ago, when the couple had met for the first time in Phuket, Thailand. Najwa was there on holiday, with her mother Datin Nora Abu Hassan and her brother, Akmal. Her aunt, Norashikin and uncle Suhaimi brought Ariff along for the trip, where they began their relationship as friends. Did she somehow know that she was going to end up with Ariff? No, she says. “From my point of view, I saw him as someone…

After a year-long process of refurbishment, the iconic JW Marriott was relaunched in the presence of numerous influential figures in society, along with Arne Sorenson and Craig Smith from Marriott International. Here’s a little trivia: known as ‘The Happening Hotel’, JW Marriott first opened its doors in Malaysia in July 1997 and now 20 years later, it still remains as an ideal choice for both business and leisure. THE INSIDER American R&B singer Eric Benet wowed the crowd with his velvety smooth vocals and signature songs…

ARIA the Label and LAPIZ+ partnered to throw a fashionable pool party in conjunction with St Regis KL’s third installation of the Crystal Summer Party. Guests arrived at the hotel and were treated to a sneak peek of the two labels’ resort collections in an over-the-water fashion show while sipping on bespoke cocktails. Both brands opened up pop-up shops at the Sunken Cabana, which guests visited before having a splashing good time in the infinity pool. THE INSIDER Instead of an ordinary runway, models paraded on one over a pool…

CALVIN KLEIN Raf Simons went all-American during his first season with the brand, with top-to-toe denim looks, cowboy shirts and boots. For his second season, Simons has focused on Hollywood. Denim looks were accented with Andy Warhol portraits of Dennis Hopper, while leather coats and nylon dresses were heavily painted, with patterns resembling blood splatter. A nod to film renditions of Stephen King’s Carrie or Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho? MARC JACOBS Marc Jacobs may have made a name for himself for his grungy ’90s aesthetic, but it was a wonderfully retro collection of tinsel scarves, flower-power prints and bold, bright hues that had us smiling at New York Fashion Week. It felt like he was encouraging the audience to dream big; everything from the daisy prints to the turbans…

FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT Your choice of furniture and its arrangement can make or break the living room. This may sound formidable but, according to Jennifer Soh who is the general manager of sales and marketing of Space Furniture Asia, it does not have to be, as long as we adhere to these basic rules. “First, less is more,” she points out. A coveted living room is rarely overrun with furniture, but has just the right amount of it for its size and purpose. “Modular pieces are recommended for larger spaces as they can be configured to create grandeur. Small-space owners, on the other hand, should invest in multifunctional ones.” This is mainly because function should never be compromised on. On quantity, Jennifer also proposes choosing one, or a maximum of two…

OLAFUR ELIASSON has long been obsessed with light. He’s created real-life rainbows in galleries, built mind-bending installations out of mirrors and suspended a glowing artificial sun from the ceiling of the Tate Modern, all as part of his quest to explore the natural world. These playful installations have won over both haughty critics and the fickle public, who flock to Eliasson’s exhibitions in their millions. But lighting up the art world isn’t enough for the Icelandic-Danish artist. In 2012, nearly 10 years after his solar-inspired installation first shone in the cavernous Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, Eliasson returned to the museum to launch a very different project: Little Sun. The brainchild of Eliasson and solar engineer Frederik Ottesen, Little Sun is a social business that manufactures and distributes solar-powered…

VIDEOS Dr Andrea Lim’s Postpartum Workout Join society’s fitness figureheads on their workout regime. Headlining our Fitness Kickstart video series is Dr Andrea Lim of Peak Fitness, who reveals the workout plan that got her back into svelte shape after delivering her baby. DINING Swine and Wine The president of Champagne Salon and Delamotte shares some tips and insights for those new to the world of wine. Plus, we check out five of the best spots to indulge in savoury xiao long baos. ONLINE FEATURES All in the Family We invited 10 second-generation entrepreneurs to sit down for a Lexus power lunch hosted by English Hotbreads’ Dato’ Kevin Yong—which resulted in a fruitful discussion of issues, solutions, and values to carry on when it comes time for the next generation…

KIM MUN This KL-based photographer showcases his skills as he captures and portrays our cover star beautifully The one thing that will always make you laugh is... A funny joke, when it is told well enough. What is the one thing that creeps you out? For some reason, caterpillars freak me out quite a bit. If you could choose a super power, what would it be? I would definitely love to time travel, so I could relive the best moments of my life. Your happiest memory is... I recall being extremely happy when my niece was born. JOYCE LEE This in-demand and bubbly makeup artist from YSL Beauty works her magic in our Women’s Day feature What always makes you laugh? Good comedy never fails to tickle my funny bone.…

Close to 300 guests enjoyed an evening of food and fun at Malaysia Tatler’s first T. Dining Best Restaurants awards night at Zebra Square. A number of UOB Malaysia and Lexus LC 500 photo op setups proved a popular pitstop within the area, along with food supplied from four live cooking stations by Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Soul Society, Good Food Trio and Kumar’s. Hennessy cocktails fuelled the crowd as they enjoyed a series of musical performances, before the 10 award winners—who arrived chauffeured in Lexus cars—each received a crystal Liuligongfang trophy in a lively presentation ceremony. The evening slowly wound down with guests carrying a Kens Apothecary goodie bag in hand, and were safely ferried home by Uber. The T.Dining event was truly a celebration of good food, as guests…

Malaysia Tatler and Signature Kitchen joined hands to host a cooking and baking demonstration session filled with the most flavourful inspirations. Among the recipes of the day included a crowd-pleasing potato soup, presented by chef Colin Edward Lim using the Thermos Shuttle Chef. And against the backdrop of a beautiful kitchen in the Signature Kitchen Lifestyle Gallery thereafter, chef Lawrence Cheong showed off his log cake crafting skills which impressed the accomplished home chefs and party hosts in attendance. THE INSIDER Chef Lawrence Cheong used the built-in oven by Ariston, a leading Italian cookware brand, available at Signature Kitchen Lifestyle Gallery…

The Miss Universe Malaysia’s gala night at the Majestic Hotel KL saw 20-year-old Jane Teoh crowned the new beauty queen by her predecessor, Samantha Katie James. The contestants wowed the crowd with a show of gorgeous evening gowns and swimwear after clips of their pageant journey were replayed on the screens. There were also several live performances throughout the night by local talents, including Stephen Rahman-Hughes and Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna. THE INSIDER The new Miss Universe Malaysia is an accounting and finance student from Penang…

The force was strong at One World Hotel during Maybank’s Star Wars pre-screening cocktail event. Hosted by official movie sponsor, Maybank, guests were invited to dress in Star Wars costumes and feast on a buffet of Star Wars-themed food. The event moved to 1 Utama Shopping Centre after the buffet dinner as guests were ushered to a premiere movie screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. THE INSIDER The 501st Legion Malaysia Garrison Members also made a guest appearance in full Star Wars regalia…

Yes, city life can be quite alluring—people love the thrill of it. But occasionally, our minds stray to the peaceful, nature-filled outskirts of the city. One such moment floated into the mind of Anya Hindmarch, which inspired the brand’s Spring Summer 2018 collection—a symphony to suburbia. “I’ve used new techniques and materials to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, and the joy in the everyday, including modern interpretations of ’70s housecoats, prints inspired by Anaglypta wallpaper and a luxurious reinterpretation of a take-away box,” says Hindmarch about the collection entitled ‘Absurbia’. Even housecoats, items that people wouldn’t pay much attention to, are turned into vibrant tops with special cutout details, evolving from something overlooked into something wearable. Then there’s the Chubby Collection, made from soft, quilted Nappa leather with hand-stitching…

Chryseis Tan and I first met when she was to appear in our magazine to talk about her first foray into entrepreneurship with cold-pressed company, La Juiceria, in 2014. She had just returned to KL after graduating from Waseda University and was starting out in her career, and relationship with SM Faliq Nasimuddin. On the cusp of girlhood and womanhood, I recall how bright-eyed and excited she was at the possibilities before her. Since then, I have interviewed Chryseis a total of five times—inclusive of this feature. It was evident that she has grown over the years into a more confident businesswoman with the passing time. “I also think I’ve gotten used to the attention now,” she confides during our interview over coffee, at Starbucks in Naza Tower. By ‘attention’,…

OUT: RAW AND INDUSTRIAL IN: SLENDER AND FUTURISTIC “Upon the demand of a younger audience, we are looking at the rise of geometrical silhouettes and materials like gold, bronze and rose gold trimmings being integrated into furniture, built-in works and home decor. Slender and fine sizing, futuristic furniture plus possibly black finishes that exude coolness as well as sleekness will also be desirable. Just imagine the kind of things Bruce Wayne’s Bat Cave would hold. As for raw and industrial elements, it has officially reached its saturation point. The trend will be back one day, but for now, I’m glad it is finally coming to an end.” Nick Fong, cofounder and director of Nu Infinity OUT: SYMMETRICAL DESIGNS IN: IRREGULAR PATTERNS “Irregular patterns will stay popular in 2018, be it…

HOMEOWNER or not, everyone has heard of a few real-estate horror stories. The range of mishaps varies widely. Many have encountered second-hand houses falling into disrepair or shoddy renovation work delivered by unreliable contractors. Still, more disasters are taking place with entirely new properties. Unfortunate owners—among them first-time buyers—spend their hard-earned money and life savings to realise their dream home, only to be stupefied at badly fitted doors and windows, wall cracks, plumbing leaks and the countless fixing that haunts them thereafter. “According to CIDB (the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia), there are about 7,600 projects and developments completed each year but only 4.1 per cent are quality certified,” founder and group managing director of SkyWorld, Datuk Ng Thien Phing recently shared. It is an astoundingly low figure, especially in…

Appearance Technically, laminated flooring is compressed fibre boards imprinted with patterns that simulate real wood. Repetitive patterns are hence unavoidable, making it appear slightly unnatural. The aesthetic of solid timber flooring, especially its variation in grain, texture and tonality, is impossible to replicate. Winner: Solid timber Installation Unlike solid timber flooring that requires sanding and varnishing post-installation, the installation process of laminated flooring is faster, cleaner and easier. Winner: Laminated Termination Laminated ›ooring usually comes with a termination piece or capping at the edge of a staircase or door threshold. It protrudes, making sweeping and mopping inconvenient. Solid timber ›ooring can do without it and is therefore neater and easily cleaned. Winner: Solid timber Durability A well installed hardwood floor is proven to last several hundred years, whereas laminated floor…

BALLET FANS rejoice, as this month will see a whole line-up of programmes dedicated to the dance performance, courtesy of the Singapore Dance Theatre, which has come to share its love and passion for the art with the Malaysian audience. An exquisite medley of classical and contemporary numbers by award-winning choreographers await guests, with three separate themes: Contemporary Weekend, Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party and Classical Weekend. The Contemporary Weekend will see performances of Rubies by George Balanchine (known as the father of American ballet for his neo-classical works, and his founding of the New York City Ballet), Sticks & Stones by Kinsun Chan (Canadian-American artist whose interests are in choreography, film and design) and Symphony in Three Movements by Nils Christe (world-renowned Dutch choreographer). The Classical Weekend will present…

CIRCA Forget regurgitating articles from the internet, Circa houses a whole team of editors who repurpose articles into bite-sized stories with only the essentials—facts, quotes and photos. Chunks of concise content are isolated, so only a single story is visible on-screen at a time. FLIPBOARD Consider this a mobile-centric digital magazine, with the sole purpose of producing content that only you would enjoy. It gives you granular control over what news sources are included in each publication, so in essence, you’d be creating your dream magazine with a beautiful, clean reading experience through its trademark ‘flip’. CURIOSITY If you’d rather have some great and interesting facts delivered to you, this app is a great choice. It provides you with a dose of five different, interesting factoids daily, that have been…

The diamond jubilee of YY Kwan, founder of AD Time, was definitely a glitzy and grand affair, with the birthday boy surrounded by his dear family, friends and staff. Truly a well-loved man, everyone gathered at the party were joyous when he came around the tables to greet each guest personally, in the grand ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. His staff also played a surprise video presentation that they put together, in which all of them wished him a happy birthday. And being the benevolent person he is, he even shared the night (and the stage) with three other guests who share the same birthday as him—namely Alexandra Tang, Johnny Wong and Evan Lam, whom all had a cake to cut into along with YY Kwan. THE INSIDER YY…

Fendi’s duplex store opened in Suria KLCC with a star-studded guest list to commemorate the event. Guests enjoyed refreshments served throughout the night as renowned fashionistas such as Amber Chia, Marion Caunter, Kavita Sidhu and Amelia Henderson posed at the photo wall. Fendi also provided an exciting photo service which saw fun ‘boomerangs’ captured, which guests could then email to themselves. THE INSIDER An exclusive sequinned Mini Peekaboo bag was created to celebrate the opening of the store…

Malaysia Tatler and Lexus Malaysia brought together 10 individuals from various industries for a power lunch at Tamarind Hill. The intimate do, which addressed the topic of handing over the family business to the next generation of leaders, was moderated by Dato’ Kevin Yong from English Hotbreads, who sprung a surprise public speaking session for attendees to partake in. Some who were asked to speak, sipped on The Macallan cocktails to calm their nerves beforehand. THE INSIDER Guests were chauffeured to the event in a fleet of Lexus vehicles; check out the #mytatlerpowerlunch hashtag on Instagram To learn 10 lessons from the Power Lunch, visit malaysiatatler.com…

Nine ‘Unstoppable Women’— Deborah Henry, Datuk Nicol David, Davina Goh, Nadia Nasimuddin, Ung Yiu Lin, Tengku Chanela Jamidah and the trio behind Purely B, Raja Jesrina Arshad, Stephanie Looi and Marisa Parry—are crafting one-of-a-kind ice cream flavours for Kind Kones to raise funds for a myriad of causes and charities. The kick-off party at Kind Kones’ ice cream parlour in Plaza Damas saw a mystery ice cream tasting, a pop-up store by Fugeelah and the reveal of the flavour of the month. THE INSIDER The Cookies & Cream flavour was a crowd favourite…

THE ONE ACCESSORY that protects you from germs (most of them anyway), hot tar roads, sharp objects and all the manner of things you find on floors, also happens to be a very fashionable asset. Furthermore, any woman can attest that, a little heel goes a long way in slimming down your entire silhouette and the style of a shoe can change a look altogether. From spikes to bejewelled backs, straps to attention-grabbing hands (literally), we’ve curated some of the most eye-catching footwear. If the style fits, we say wear it! HOT & BOOTYLICIOUS Giuseppe Zanotti Sexy, sultry and definitely party-ready. Giuseppe Zanotti delivers a good mix of bad girl and vogue vixen in a provocative thigh high zipper boot with silver metal detailing and corset lacing, plus gold and…

LIVING ROOM Top Design Mistakes in the Living Room: ■ Decorating with too much of one colour, or too many different colours mixed in the wrong balance ■ Cramming too many pieces of furniture into the area ■ Purchasing furniture, fixtures and fittings based on recommendations of sales personnel only, without considering one’s own needs and lifestyle ■ Choosing lights with the wrong colour temperature ■ Engaging an incompetent flooring contractor which increases the chances of defects such as fractures, peeling finishes, etc. BATHROOM Top Design Mistakes in the Bathroom: ■ Not checking the existing site conditions like water pressure and shower connections before making purchases ■ Packing the bathroom with disproportionate, space-consuming fixtures, thinking that bigger is better ■ Neglecting the accessibility needs of other bathroom users, especially the…

STORAGE Three things you need to make the most of your kitchen space, according to Signature Group sales director KS Lau: 1. Open shelving Open shelves are a good way to convert blank walls into storage space, best for keeping serving ware and smaller standalone appliances that do not normally ›t into a cabinet. 2. Smart drawers Cutlery drawers make a wonderful storage solution. Partitioned into sections of various sizes, these trays easily organise and fit in more cutlery without increasing the area used. Also, to optimise every square inch of the kitchen, including those awkward seemingly useless corners, try corner drawers which can be customised to accommodate different items, from tableware to larger cooking utensils. 3. Island unit An island contributes a lot to a kitchen: it anchors the…

Sleep is an important part of our lives, but, many factors avoid us from getting proper sleep—noise disturbances, temperature fluctuations and, unbeknownst to many, even Electro-Magnetic Fields (EMF). Stemming from electrical devices like mobile phones, microwave ovens and even power sockets, EMF is almost impossible to avoid. While EMF frequencies are relatively low in households, prolonged exposure can affect your health. Plus, as our body recuperates during sleep, our immune system is at its weakest. Long-term exposure to EMF can lead to fatigue, headaches, sleep disorders and even the mutation of cells. Fret not though, as you can sleep soundly, and comfortably, using Getha’s COMPASS Mattress Series with Biocare Sleep System. Crafted specifically to block the flow of electro-magnetic energy, it is metal-free and utilises Biocare Technology made from Nano…

What or who inspired you to become an artist? My mother was an art teacher, and I began drawing since the age of five. Whenever my mum tutored her students, I would sit in and take part in the lesson too. The golden question! Why gold? Gold is something that is very pure. It is everlasting, and would never change or fade. What is your optimal mixture for painting? I found that when I use chemical oil, it would change the colour of the gold, so I have developed six to seven types of natural oils that can be mixed with the gold. All this took seven years to perfect. Speaking of seven years, what was it that kept you going? Let me tell you the whole story. Back in…