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TATLER HONG KONG Gaw Capital’s managing principal and global head of capital markets Christina Gaw sat down with Tatler to discuss being a rare woman in finance, working with family, and the best advice she’s ever received. TATLER MALAYSIA Sarawakian paper artist Ceres Lau spoke about the endless possibilities of a blank slate—both literal and figurative—and how hurdles in her life led to success and international projects. TATLER PHILIPPINES Twenty-five-year-old singing sensation J Rey Soul spoke to Tatler about her journey from getting knocked out of The Voice Philippines quarter-finals in 2013 to joining Black Eyed Peas as a (semi-official) member. SHANGLIU TATLER Emily Stoehrer, curator of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, one of the top museums in the US, talks about the institute’s recent decision to include the…
HOMES The founders of Wunderwall Design’s home doubles as a sanctuary and outlet for hidden details and warm appeal. WATCHES Our pick of the most stunning watches from Geneva Watch Days 2023. DINING Danny Leong, Malaysia’s first master saké sommelier on his journey to earning the highest qualification in the field and the potential he sees in the drink. Scan to visit tatlerasia.com Follow us on social media @tatlermalaysia…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Of the many Chinese wedding traditions, the two that took place at mine many years ago were the tea ceremony and the chuangmen (door games). The door games were fun (at least for the bridal party), while the tea ceremony was slightly stressful for everyone: “Who goes first and who goes next? Do the men sit on the right side or left? Do we kneel? Do we need a pillow then? How do we address that granduncle? Who is in charge of the tea set? Please be ready when it’s your turn!” Somehow, we got through all that with tea sets and family ties intact. The Chinese tea ceremony holds significant importance within the context of Chinese weddings, serving as a customary cornerstone through which the…
CAROLINE ISSA Caroline Issa is the CEO and fashion director of Tank magazine in London, UK. She also has a regular column in Telegraph Luxury and is on the Board of the British Fashion Council. For Tatler, she interviews former football star David Beckham on his new Netflix documentary and leaving a legacy. TAWFICK DE LA ESPRIELLA Based out of New York, Colombian photographer Tawfick de la Espriella focuses on fashion, portraits and commercial photography. After quitting his job as a sous chef in Miami, he assisted an art director on TV commercials and developed an interest in photography, so decided to study it at Miami Ad School. Since then, he has worked with fashion magazines such as Elle and L’Officiel Hommes and fashion platform Net-A-Porter. He shot this month’s…
Years ago, as an ambitious 25-year-old in Sime Darby Berhad’s corporate venture capital unit in Malaysia, Sarah Chen-Spellings’ first big win was negotiating a US$30 million deal in line with the publicly listed conglomerate’s investment in later-stage biotech companies. Surrounded by people who were almost twice her age at the time, she savoured the opportunity to rise to the occasion, not quite internalising the high-stakes nature of what she was doing. “I was naive—I didn’t realise what a big deal it was, but I just did the best that I knew how,” says the Washington DC-based entrepreneur. “Was I ever afraid? Not really. For me, it was always just figuring out what was the next thing and just trusting in yourself that you will make mistakes, but you’ll figure it…
In conjunction with the launch of the first Armani Makeup Lab in Southeast Asia, we had the pleasure of catching up with the celebrated Indonesian singer Afgansyah Reza, affectionately known as Afgan. He was here for the launch party of the pop-up, which took place in Mid Valley Megamall in August. Afgan serenaded the crowd with his chart-topping melodies, including MIA/ Say I’m Sorry, Panah Asmara, and Bukan Cinta Biasa. Amidst the excitement, Afgan took a moment to share insights into his musical journey. With a musical career spanning over 15 years, Afgan recently celebrated a significant milestone with his anniversary concert. When asked about his most memorable moment, he enthusiastically shared, “I think the last concert I did, the Evolution tour in Jakarta, was very memorable because it was…
