Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2019 i Tatler Malaysia

Fashion photographer Chen Man has almost single-handedly put Chinese photography and models on the global stage. She shares how she uses her fame for good and reveals what may be her biggest and most exciting project yet. Cover star Airyn Tanu shares the same quiet strength as the stones she loves. The founder and creative mind behind Passion Jewelry talks about the different facets of the diamond business and how she strives for excellence in every endeavour. On the cover is beauty icon Estée Lauder’s granddaughter, Aerin Lauder, the founder and creative director of her own lifestyle line, Aerin. Having just launched her brand in Mainland China, she shares her thoughts on continuing her grandmother’s legacy. Billionaire philanthropists Yuri and Julia Milner talk about the search for life in the…

JOEY YAP This sought-after makeup artist glammed up our cover stars for this issue If you had to drink one thing for every meal going forward, what would you have? I would choose coffee because I need it to keep me energised and awake. What was the worst job you’ve ever had? One which I got cancelled on upon arrival at the location, with no explanation whatsoever. What are you most grateful for today? I’m thankful for having a job that I enjoy doing and being able to live each day in peace. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? Nara, Japan where you get to see lovable bowing deer in Nara Park roaming around freely. ONG CHIN HUAT The ever fashionable Chin Huat styled our cover couple plus…

1 OUR SANRIO TIMES Hello Kitty and friends are in Malaysia for Our Sanrio Times—an exhibition featuring 13 Sanrio-themed zones, which lasts until January 6. ticketcharge.com.my 5 KYLE LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR After a string of popular independent releases, Kyle has decided to embark on his first-ever world tour—with Malaysia being a destination of choice. galactix.asia 11 MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY FAIR Feast your eyes on fabulous jewellery, from shimmering diamonds to dreamy gemstones at the Malaysia International Jewellery Fair—Spring Edition. mijf.com.my 12 ANGELA ZHANG ‘JOURNEY’ WORLD TOUR Known for her leading roles in television dramas, Angela makes a musical comeback with her latest tour. rwgenting.com CITY ROARS! MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 A programme which aims to become one of the more progressive and innovative independent music festivals in the country. klpac.org…

When a few close friends discovered their birthdays were around the same time, they banded together to organise an unforgettable night out. Initiated by Joel Neoh and co-hosted with Cheryl Goh, Danny Yeung, Levy Li, Arzumy MD and Dato’ Chevy Beh among others, the celebration started off with light bites at Altitude, Banyan Tree Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The entire party procession then moved upstairs to the hotel’s rooftop bar, Vertigo, for drinks and to enjoy a view of the city. Guests like Khailee Ng, Yeoh Chen Chow and Goh Soo Sing sang for the birthday boys and girls after the cake was rolled out; then the rest of the night was spent socialising and having a great time together. THE INSIDER Themed after the colour of sunset, the dress code…

SIX DECADES of stories. That was the theme underscoring Habib’s recent anniversary celebration. Naturally, such a momentous occasion called for a stellar lineup of events, which the jewel house executed perfectly—starting with a luncheon featuring old photographs of the first Habib store and its founder Datuk Habib Mohamed on display, followed by a phenomenal fashion showcase of rare, iconic heritage pieces tracing back to the 1960s. Since we were in a retrospective mode, I asked Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib about his years growing up. He recalled with much fondness the fun he had—being active in sports and outdoor activities, plus watching his parents work hard with the first Habib outlet, in Penang. One of the few remaining Jawi Peranakan shophouses still standing, they had lived upstairs, whereas the business…

The Italian slogan of ‘la dolce vita’ was truly embodied in the launch party of the Bvlgari Bvlgari Classic and Gelati collections—held at its Pavilion KL store. Jewellery connoisseurs and style luminaries with eclectic tastes gathered amid psychedelic jewels and twinkling architectural pieces. Many were spotted with a fruity popsicle in hand, or caressing the dazzling Roman-inspired jewellery. Guests like Lim Wei-Ling, Indah Jonasson, Fyza Kadir and Lim May Shen opted to be outfitted in a lively manner, while fashionistas like Jasmine Suraya and Marion Caunter donned classics which complemented the iconic pieces they wore. Walls of marble, vibrant prisms and geometric carvings proved to be Instagram-worthy. THE INSIDER Unveiled at the event were the adorable Bvlgari Bvlgari Gelati collection—a range that embodies the glamour of summer, with cute popsicle…

After two decades of nurturing their restaurant empire in Singapore, Emmanuel Stroobant and Edina Hong finally unveiled their first Saint Pierre restaurant overseas, at W Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Guests were treated to a free flow of champagne and a sumptuous dinner spread all night long. The excited response to the artfully presented and plated dishes for the night were proof that Saint Pierre still maintains its high standards of haute cuisine. THE INSIDER It was a homecoming for Malaysian Edina, who is now based in Singapore with her husband, as she caught up with all of her old friends…

What’s an ingredient you’d like to use in your next perfume? Orchids. They’re interesting and there’s a huge variety. I love the smell of jasmine and tuberose. They’re the scents of my childhood What’s your favourite hair product? Moroccan hair oil. Red or nude lipstick? Red. Very red. What’s your latest beauty discovery? Face oils. Kama is great, and I use it before I use moisturiser. Where I live, Madrid, tends to be very dry. How do you stay fit? I follow the Tracy Anderson method. I do yoga, run and sometimes work out with a trainer. I know this sounds like a lot, but I try to work out three times a week. I also love dancing. What three products are always in your handbag? Rosebud lip balm, lipstick…

CARTIER SKELETON DUAL TIME ZONE TONNEAU WATCH When the Cartier Tonneau watch first appeared in 1906, it challenged the notion of the round pocket watch with its unique oval shape. Now the Tonneau model defies convention yet again with the Skeleton Dual Time Zone Tonneau Watch, which elevates the timepiece to a designer object with its eye-catching skeletonised movement. The watch is also a technical masterpiece, employing two separate mechanisms for the home time and second time zone, and adjusting the movement shape and gear train alignment to preserve the case’s original curved shape. The watches are available in limited, numbered editions: 100 in pink gold and platinum, and only 20 in platinum set with baguette-cut diamonds. VACHERON CONSTANTIN LES CABINOTIERS MINUTE REPEATER TOURBILLON SKY CHART During the Enlightenment, expert…

How has the year off been for you? It felt pretty good. I had more time to relax and more time to date. I did a lot of work with my foundation and a lot of masterclasses. But now I’m back! I feel good and refreshed, and hungry to get back to playing. What gives you the most career satisfaction? I think it’s being a good communicator about classical music. When I was a kid, I was not very sociable. I was very shy and really weird. But when I started making music, I started making friends. You play a song and everybody starts singing along. And at that moment, you become friends. That’s the power of music. How do you see the relationship between classical music and watchmaking? It’s…

The heavens open as I meet Elora Hardy inside an elegant bamboo building in the centre of the idyllic Indonesian island of Bali, one of many she has designed. Rain hammers on the thatched roof and the grass outside. There are no walls, so the cooling breeze blows across us, carrying the scents of the surrounding jungle. We’re technically inside, but it doesn’t really feel like it. “Isn’t it nice to be sheltered but not separated,” Hardy comments, gazing out into the forest. Hardy has made a career out of blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. As creative director of Ibuku, a Bali-based design studio, she has spent years exploring ways to build homes, schools, restaurants and more out of bamboo, one of the most sustainable building materials on…

TO SAY THAT the best dining experiences are no longer about good food alone might sound like a platitude. For the most part it is, but it’s still startling when one of the world’s most influential chefs tells you he doesn’t cook to create good food, but good ideas. That chef is Massimo Bottura, patron of Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, which was crowned this year’s World’s Best Restaurant after first topping the list in 2016. Granted, Bottura has garnered both praise and criticism since opening his restaurant in 1994 in the town where he grew up, mostly for his wildly imaginative reinterpretation of Italian cuisine. But, like others including Spain’s Joan Roca of El Celler de Can Roca, Brazil’s Alex Atala of D.O.M, and Denmark’s René Redzepi of Noma,…

Global lifestyle and F&B brand Cé La Vi made a grand debut in Kuala Lumpur, opening on the 37th floor of Menara Ilham. With a restaurant, lounge and club, Cé La Vi is the city’s latest one-stop nightlife destination. Guests were invited to experience the chic decor, gorgeous city view, plus a selection of carefully crafted cocktails and a preview of the restaurant’s Pan-Asian cuisine. The party went on from sunset into the wee hours of the morning, with a slew of activities that ranged from a lion dance with neon lights, fire groove dancers, an LED drum performance, a roving saxophonist, plus club dancers that kept the party alive throughout. With a restaurant, lounge and club, Cé La Vi is the city’s latest one-stop nightlife destination THE INSIDER Guests…

WHEN dUCk unveiled its own line of telekungs (Muslim prayer robes), hundreds of ‘dUCkies’ were awake and ready on their laptops at 4am to snap up a piece via the brand’s online store—and the products sold out within half an hour. The cult following behind this homegrown label can be attributed to a multitude of factors. First, dUCk uses a storytelling format to narrate the brand on social media, through the voice of a mysterious character named D, whose life journey serves as an inspiration for the brand’s array of headscarves, cosmetics, stationery, accessories plus home & living items. Secondly, its co-founder Vivy Yusof is also a superinfluencer who embodies the brand’s values by modelling them on herself: a young ambitious woman straddling the fine line between modernity and modesty.…

Club 21 Malaysia hosted an unforgettable night for the city’s most fashionable faces at the grand opening of its double-storey Armani/KL store in Pavilion KL. Many celebrities and socialites turned up at the party dressed in head-to-toe Armani to the delight of host Anand J Mehta and Shanen Lau. Guests were treated to an exclusive fashion show while DJ Twinkies kept the party spirit on a high with pulsating beats. THE INSIDER The boutique was designed by Giorgio Armani himself and his in-house design team…

The Mandarin Oriental’s grand ballroom was livened up with colours and decorations to welcome the 1000-strong guests who were invited to attend Valiram’s Diwali open house. Dressed to the nines in accordance with the Diwali Festive theme that night, attendees were personally welcomed by the Valiram family at the entrance. Accompanied by loud and cheery music, guests tucked in to the lavish feast of delicious Indian favourites. THE INSIDER Guests were queuing up endlessly at the Godiva ice cream vending machine that night, to fulfil their sweet cravings…

Designer, DJ, creative mind and fashion icon, the twenty-something Spanish techno princess Sita Abellan is the latest muse for Fendi. Sporting bright blue hair and an-out-of-this world lime green pantsuit set, it’s not hard to imagine why. No stranger to magazine covers (she’s been on Nylon, Cosmopolitan and Notion), she even emerged as Rihanna’s sidekick in the Better Have My Money song and also styled Kim Kardashian. Sita is speeding down the road to becoming a style legend and now has collaborated with Fendi for the Barcelona MTO Peekaboo Project. The Mini Peekaboo customised by Sita is anything but ordinary—no flowers or frou frou for her. It can be simply described in one word: eccentric. Featuring a dramatic gold snake entwined handle and another orange and black serpent, Sita’s iconic…

WHEN AVANT-GARDE pop artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol created a studio which was essentially a test lab and breeding ground for all kinds of creativity in New York City in the early 1960s, little did he know that this experimental concept called The Factory would have a ripple effect across generations. Fast forward today, and although Warhol may not be around any longer, and as hip and happening as he was during his time, he would so approve of Tod’s T Factory which drew its inspiration and inception from the silver-haired maestro’s studio. The Tod’s T Factory project is a series of collaborations with designers resulting in a Tod’s capsule collection encompassing shoes, ready-to-wear plus accessories. “The Tod’s T Factory project is a collaboration with talents from all areas of…

ONE OF SOME 30 cosmetic companies under AmorePacific Corporation’s umbrella, Sulwhasoo is a bulwark against the dilution of Korean traditions. Eastern philosophies and aesthetics lie at the core of the company, which likens the production of quality skincare to a fine craft. Using the power of art to merge ancient traditions and youth, Sulwhasoo rolled out the first Sulwha Cultural Exhibition in 2006. The company puts careful consideration into choosing a theme for each exhibition to ensure successful calibration. Gold leaf gilding—the traditional technique of stamping gold characters or patterns upon textiles—was resuscitated at the 12th Sulwha Cultural Exhibition. While artisans of the past used gold leaf solely for embellishing royal court hanboks, Sulwhasoo approached artists of varying disciplines, encouraging them to dig a little deeper while reflecting on gold’s…

FINER DETAILS A Piaget artisan painstakingly examines the colours of a peacock feather for use in a high jewellery cuff ANABELA CHAN Feather earrings set with sapphires and diamonds CINDY CHAO 2018 Black Label Masterpiece XII Emerald Feather Brooch set with emeralds, fancy-coloured diamonds and tsavorites BUCCELLATI Pendant earrings in white and yellow gold set with diamonds, from the Unica collection TIFFANY & CO Jean Schlumberger’s Plumes necklace set with diamonds and coloured gemstones DIOR Dior Grand Bal Plume Noire watch featuring a yellow-gold oscillating weight on the dial set with diamonds and decorated with black feathers VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Quatre Contes de Grimm Panache Mystérieux clip in white gold featuring coloured sapphires and diamonds HARRY WINSTON Premier Feathers watch featuring peacock, pheasant and fowl feathers on a dial…

As the New Year rolls in, we read, hear or see things that are synonymous with a new awakening, a rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul plus of course, promises to inculcate healthier, better habits. It is, without a doubt, hard to form a new habit, let alone follow through with it for the rest of the year. These four amazing individuals, each with their known habits of living with zero waste, practising self love and body positivity, going green and on a digital detox, share with us their journey as well as tips to become a better version of yourself this year. CLAIRE SANCELOT After having celebrated the launch of the second outlet of Malaysia’s bulk organic store, The Hive, Claire is still going strong with her #zerowaste…

GREEN VILLAGE TOUR Fancy seeing Green Village for yourself but can’t rent one of the houses through Airbnb? You can still book a personal tour of the community. These tours take visitors inside some of the houses, though which you visit will depend on which are rented out at the time. BAMBOO FACTORY TOUR Ibuku’s Bamboo Factory is where designers, craftsmen and builders use a combination of ancient and modern techniques to make bamboo fit for use in Ibuku’s gravity-defying structures. Book a visit and see for yourself how artisans treat, cut and and craft bamboo into furniture and, eventually, houses. JOHN HARDY JEWELLERY FACTORY A short drive from Green Village is John Hardy’s jewellery factory, which you can visit by appointment to see the open-air design centre and watch…

DÖNNHOFF RIESLING NAHE DELLCHEN GG 2017 An enormous spectrum of fruit aromas, from peach through grapefruit to wild strawberry and pineapple. However, that doesn’t prepare you for the mind-blowing concentration and brilliance on the palate. Filigree finish in spite of the profound minerality. From organically grown grapes. Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold. Limited production. 100 points MARCHESI ANTINORI TOSCANA SOLAIA 2015 The nose is truly phenomenal, with currant, blackberry, rose and violet. So perfumed. Full-bodied, and everything is in check and harmony. Polished tannins that last for minutes. Purity and focus. Is it the greatest Solaia ever? So drinkable already, but this is a wine for ages ahead. 100 points RIDGE VINEYARDS SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS MONTE BELLO 2015 Stunning depth, power, purity and elegance. The blackcurrant and plum are…

ITALY IS SYNONYMOUS with supercars, so if you want to explore the country in style, you’ll be needing a hot set of wheels. And they don’t get more smokin’ than a home-grown Maserati. Touch down at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, then head to its Avis branch to collect your trusty steed. The Avis Prestige collection offers the Maserati Ghibli GranLusso and Maserati Levante GranSport. For this trip, my friends and I start off driving the Levante, Maserati’s first foray into sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and its bestselling model, particularly in China, which is now the marque’s biggest market. I’m not planning to do any off-road driving; I just want a high-riding, sturdy-yet-stylish 4x4 that affords me a sense of comfort and safety while cruising Italy’s narrow, winding roads. The Levante’s sexy…

Take to the skies on Thai Airways’ new A350-900 aircraft, the first to use the airline’s new orchid décor in its cabin designs along with spacious seats, advanced on-board entertainment plus effective noise-cancelling technology, and more WHY FLY ROYAL SILK CLASS? TRAVEL TIP: Enjoy a pampering massage at Thai Airways’ award-winning Royal Orchid Spa at the Royal First Lounge of Suvarnabhumi Airport during your stopover in Bangkok, when you fly from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai.…

YOU’RE GROUNDED A young lady married into an affable family is reportedly too caught up with the excitement of attending soirees that she is neglecting her newborn child—to her in-laws’ displeasure. Word is out that a ban has been put into place. CATTY FIGHTS When two influential friends fell out in high society, the catfight it sparked escalated into a full-fledged war. Joining in the fray was one of the ladies’ husband, who added oil to the fire, by creating a fake social media account to spread malicious rumours about the other lady. Erratum In the article “Road To Runway” published in our November 2018 issue, there was an error in Dato’ Yasmin Yusuff and Maggie Loo’s titles: For Dato’ Yasmin who holds the title of Miss Malaysia 1978, she…

“I want to avoid unnecessary stress, and not let the small things get to me. Plus, I’d like to have better work-life balance, so I get to spend more time with my newborn daughter and family too!” DIAN PASQUINAL KAUR “To apply weekly face masques and to break my habit of 9pm dinners!” JESSICA LIEW “I’m sticking to my resolution from last year, which is to not make any resolutions. That is all.” AARON PEREIRA “I need to practise mindfulness and say what I mean to say, instead of holding back due to politeness.” ELIZABETH SOONG “Be more outspoken about what I disagree with, and not keep it in all the time, plus less mindless binging on Netflix shows and reading more books instead!” TANIA JAYATILAKA “I’d like to make…

Whether we are searching for our soulmate to build a life with, or hunting for the right, and most ef›cient skincare formula to use, there’s no greater satisfaction than embarking on a journey to ›nd ‘The One’. Diani Lee is an example of a woman who is always in pursuit of the best, which attests to her life with husband Law Wai Cheong and two sons Wynn and Rhome. As for that skincare solution? She has found the answer in Lancôme’s Absolue Soft Cream. When it comes to love, Diani Lee reveals that she feels connected with her husband Law Wai Cheong because of their shared values. “We share the same goals and we always talk to each other with respect and honesty,” says Diani. Her philosophy of only going…

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As the final hammer came down on the auction block, the total amount raised by Acts One Group, its subsidiary Aureo Gallery, and Autism Buddies was pronounced to be RM681,042.68. Speaking on behalf of the Tuanku Syed Putra Fundraiser or Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra, the Raja Muda of Perlis thanked the organisations for their kindness in helping the state build its first dedicated autism centre. THE INSIDER Korean artist Kim Il Tae and his fiancé Jin Mi Ryang were among the honoured guests…

SK-II BOUTIQUE SPA Treat yourself with the SK-II Senzational Facial which tackles multiple skin concerns and includes SK-II’s specially curated 55-step facial massage technique. Located at The Gardens Mall, at Mid Valley City, this spa has developed a unique method that helps to rejuvenate cells, detoxify and revitalise tired skin, plus lessen the appearance of dehydration, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, dullness as well as ageing. The other option is to try the exceptional Senze Oxygenated Facial, which delivers up to 98 per cent of pure oxygen directly to your epidermis. A stream of high-pressurised oxygen infused with SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is applied to the face and gives off a plumper, firmer and healthier glow, after just one treatment. This therapy promotes natural oxygenation for your skin cells’ regeneration and provides…

WHEN I FIRST met Nicolas Luchsinger in the private room of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Singapore store at ION Orchard, he struck me as a very affable chap. Soft-spoken and exuding a rather calming aura, the newly appointed president of Van Cleef & Arpels for the Asia Pacific region, does indeed prove my hunch right a short while later, as Singapore bustles to life around us that early Thursday morning. Surrounded by the gilded and decoupaged walls of the store, I delve a little into his past and come up surprised. How did a law degree and master’s holder end up becoming the regional president of a jewellery maison? “I am a lawyer,” he says with a chuckle. “There is a phrase in French that says, ‘With law you can…

Established in Singapore 14 years ago, Straits Wine Company expanded to Malaysia shortly after, with the mission of spreading the gospel of wine. We find out how Tan Meng How and Ting Guo Yi run their two-man show Which courses helped sharpen your knowledge on wines? Meng How: We’re both certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Guo Yi: I just passed mine actually. If you’re passionate about your drinks, just head straight to level two; level one is extremely simple. You can even jump right to level three, but will need to pass level three to even register for level four. What comes after? GY: Passing level four is a prerequisite for getting into the Master of Wine programme. MH: Not only is it the most expensive masters…

AZRUL RAHIM The founder of the Maideasy app embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and strives to make a socioeconomic impact with his inventive creation 1 WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Lately, my daughter. Having a child reminds you of your own mortality, the importance of fighting for what’s right and trying to fix the world, which we can all agree is in quite a mess. 2 OVERCOMING CHALLENGES Break it into smaller, easier challenges. If you constantly think of big challenges, you will feel overwhelmed to the point that it can paralyse you. Whenever I feel a challenge is too big, I just focus on what can I do today to turn it into a great day. 3 TIPS FOR PRODUCTIVITY It’s best to write things down. If it is not written down,…